Lin Xuan had no idea which strategist had come up with such a brilliant idea for the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess.
If it wasn't someone under the command of the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, but rather herself, then he could only say that it was utterly ridiculous, naive, and childish!
He had genuinely suspected before that perhaps the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess was hiding her true abilities, or that there was a possibility that the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess was actually a man...
In retrospect, he had been overthinking everything; he had completely underestimated his opponent!
Does someone like this even deserve to vie for a higher position?
Even after learning the news, Lin Xuan wasn't worried at all; he just found it both laughable and absurd.
If he were in the position of the Thirty- third person, the only thing he would do now is to befriend " Lin Xuan " better and show him more care than before.
Then try to find a way to give the treasures you have to the Lin Clan patriarch, and comfort him not to be impatient, and that it doesn't matter if you fail.
Then, he sent people to spread the news that he and the Lin Clan were still as close as family, so that everyone in the capital would know.
This is the most appropriate approach.
Not only must you not harbor resentment, you must not even show the slightest displeasure!
It should be noted that the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess was not in the first tier.
The most powerful and steadfast figure under her command was none other than the former " Lin Xuan." Behind Lin Xuan stood the Lin Clan patriarch who doted on him. The entire Lin Household was bound to the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess's chariot because of Lin Xuan's will.
Winning over Lin Xuan means winning over the entire Lin Household.
At this critical juncture, although the Lin Clan patriarch failed to break through, he still possesses the strength of Ancient Emperor and is not a small force. Even if he is injured, he is not dead!
Instead of offering condolences, the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess directly and blatantly belittled the Lin Household, openly severing ties with them and abandoning the Lin Clan.
How will the other factions that follow her view this move?
Won't I feel disheartened?
Will we feel a sense of shared sorrow for the fallen?
When something is useful to you, you go out of your way to curry favor.
When something is no longer useful to you, should you simply discard it?
This move couldn't be more foolish!
With such petty scheming, they still dare to vie for the positions of Holy Son and Holy Daughter?
Lin Xuan was truly amused.
Of course, he didn't care that the Lin Clan had been expelled from the household by the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess.
For him, it didn't matter which faction he sided with, because he was destined to win!
It could only be him!
Moreover, all of this is nothing but an illusion.
Even the most realistic illusion is still an illusion.
Therefore, it doesn't matter what he does.
He's just now willing to follow the events revealed by the illusion.
Lin Xuan let it go, and the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess spread the news extensively. Under this dual effect, the Lin Household patriarch failed to break through, his realm dropped to the Thearch Realm, leaving him with permanent injuries and the possibility of never making any progress in this life. This bombshell news spread throughout the entire imperial city.
The city was in turmoil.
Some gloated, while others sighed with regret.
Some people took the opportunity to mock the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, offered Lin Xuan a helping hand, and invited the Lin Clan to join their cause.
Of course, Lin Xuan refused them all.
He had no intention of doing so in the first place. Now that he had been expelled by the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, he didn't care anymore. Whatever happened, it didn't matter. After all, it wasn't only princes and princesses who could participate in the ceremony.
At first, after calming down, the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess was still a little scared.
She wasn't fully aware of how foolish her actions were, but rather worried that if any of her other sisters lured Lin Xuan away, wouldn't that be a slap in her own face?
Although the Lin Household is not as powerful as it once was, it is still considered Thearch Realm Lineage.
However, after Lin Xuan refused, her lingering fear completely disappeared.
They even had the mood to mock them.
"A spoiled brat is a spoiled brat, huh? Did you really think this princess would change her mind?"
"Nonsense!"
"Nonsense!"
At the same time, some people also made this assessment of Lin Xuan.
That person was, of course, Zhang Xiong.
He was overjoyed to learn that Lin Xuan had left the camp of the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, and immediately invited Lin Xuan to bring the Lin Household to join the camp of the Nineteenth Imperial Prince, whom he favored.
Furthermore, they made a series of grand promises to Lin Xuan.
Unfortunately, Lin Xuan rejected them all.
Not only him, but other outsiders who came to invite Lin Xuan on behalf of the princesses they followed were also refused.
The group gathered together, and when they talked about Lin Xuan, they couldn't help but grit their teeth in anger.
"Who does Lin Xuan think he is? He doesn't know what's good for him! We gave him a chance, but he didn't appreciate it!"
A cold and disgusted light flashed in Zhang Xiong's eyes.
He let out a heavy snort.
"I'd like to see how long he can hold out!"
Before this, the Lin Household members, especially Lin Xuan, were always warmly received and even fawned over wherever they went.
Beautiful women, fine wine, magical fruits, and spirit medicine.
It has everything.
She just wanted to make her presence known to him so she could befriend the future Saint Realm Lineage in advance.
But now, just because the ancestor failed to break through to the Thearch Realm and his cultivation level dropped, Lin Xuan has been stubborn and unrepentant, rejecting countless Lineage that wanted to recruit him. As a result, the attitude of all Lin Household has undergone a great change.
It's not like they'd really kick someone when they're down; after all, the Lin Clan ancestor was Ancient Emperor, and he's still alive.
However, they have all tried to minimize contact as much as possible.
Those who used to drink and chat with the clan members are now nowhere to be seen.
Those princes and princesses who had previously tried to persuade the Lin Clan to switch allegiance have completely disappeared and are no longer coming.
Those "good buddies" who used to frequently seek him out at restaurants have all disappeared.
Lin Xuan was completely indifferent to this.
As long as no one disturbs him, he can enjoy peace and quiet and focus on his cultivation.
It should be noted that one can actually cultivate in this illusionary realm, and it seems to simulate the environment of the ancient Vast Sea Saint Dynasty. The concentration of Spiritual Qi is no less than that of the Eastern Continent, making it extremely beneficial for Lin Xuan to cultivate in peace.
This would also allow him to quietly wait for the Holy Dynasty Grand Ceremony a month later.
However, just when Lin Xuan thought he would continue to have peace and quiet, his maid suddenly brought news.
"Master, the Thirty-Five Imperial Princess has come to visit."
Thirty... the Fifth Princess?
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat surprised.
If we consider the Eldest Imperial Prince, the Ninth Imperial Prince, and the Seventeenth Imperial Princess to be in the first tier vying for the title of Holy Son...
The Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, who had previously excluded herself from the camp, belonged to the second tier.
As for the Thirty-Five Imperial Princess... they belong to the third tier.
She was of average talent, and the support behind her was even more average. Among all the princes and princesses, she was inconspicuous and no one paid any attention to her. After all, the third tier was just a fancy name for her, but in reality, she had fallen into the category of "something that was impossible to win against".
No one thought she could win the title of Saintess.
Therefore, no force was willing to support her.
Even though she visited several powerful figures multiple times seeking their support, her attitude was sincere, she humbled herself, and she even promised many benefits, the answer she received was still a ruthless rejection.
For many factions, choosing sides is extremely important.
Once they successfully choose a side, the prince or princess they support will seize the position of Holy Son, which would be an absolute golden opportunity for their Lineage to rise to prominence.
Similarly, if one chooses to fail, they may be seen as an enemy and purged by the newly crowned Holy Son.
Therefore, they had to be cautious.
Not everyone is like the previous incarnation played by Lin Xuan... Driven by lust, he fell in love with the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess in a moment of passion and chose her without hesitation, only to be kicked out by her in the end.
Nowadays, it has almost become a joke in the capital.
Not only was he kicked out by the Thirty-Third Imperial Princess, but he was also rejected by everyone else who came after him, which made him seem extremely foolish and completely brainless.
Despite these circumstances, the Thirty-Five Imperial Princess still chose to pay a visit...
Lin Xuan suddenly became curious.