Wanghai City.

Wanghai Villa.

A nimble sword gleam flashed through the courtyard.

It was mysterious, unpredictable, and elusive.

With a sword aura explosion far exceeding the previous one, everything returned to tranquility.

A tall figure sheathed her sword and stood.

It was Lingyu Princess.

The longsword in her hand still emitted a faint glow, and the blade was semi-transparent, looking quite peculiar, made of unknown Materials.

Suddenly, she flipped her wrist, and the longsword in her hand disappeared, replaced by a crystal clear bracelet on her fair wrist.

“This Azure Sea Trace-less Sword is indeed good. It matches my sword technique. With this sword in hand, the power of my sword technique can increase by nearly twenty percent.”

Lingyu Princess stroked the bracelet on her wrist, a smile appearing on her face.

“I heard Your Majesty used many rare treasures to have the Great Craftsmen from Siro Country forge this for Your Highness. It clearly shows how much Your Majesty values Your Highness.”

Shi Po, leaning on her crutch by the side of the courtyard, said with a hint of emotion on her face.

She seemed somewhat surprised by the power of this longsword.

“I have to say, the craftsmanship of the artisans in Siro Country indeed has its unique aspects. No craftsman in Southern Qi can achieve this method of transforming a sword into a bracelet.”

Lingyu smiled, extremely satisfied with this Trace-less Sword.

“Speaking of which, the people from Dark Star should arrive today.”

“Yes, according to intelligence, they left Yunhai City half a day ago. Calculating the time, they should be close to Wanghai City now.”

Shi Po said noncommittally.

“That Lin Sheng has bought a lot of Qi Yu (Lacquer Fish) recently. Is there anything special about this Qi Yu (Lacquer Fish)?”

Lingyu Princess coiled up her long hair and asked casually.

“This Qi Yu (Lacquer Fish) does have some special characteristics, but nothing major. There are far more types of Yao Beasts in the sea than strange beasts on land, and it’s normal for some of them to be relatively special and rare.”

Shi Po shook her head slightly and said lightly.

“He probably is interested in the Qi Yu (Lacquer Fish)’s mimicry talent, but in the end, it’s just futile. The Yao Beast Department has thoroughly studied this type of Yao Beast, and it’s not of much use.”

“That Young Master spending his energy on such common Yao Beasts is just a waste of time. I don’t know what exactly about him caught that one’s attention.”

Upon hearing this, Lingyu smiled.

“Few Geniuses are not arrogant. Whether Qi Yu (Lacquer Fish) is useful or not, he will only understand after hitting a wall himself. As for why that one is paying attention to this Young Master, we will naturally know after meeting that Your Excellency Lin Sheng. I hope he isn’t just a pretty face and won’t disappoint me.”

At this moment, a Wei Bing in light armor quickly entered the courtyard from outside the villa.

“Greetings, Your Highness.”

“What is it?”

“Moyunzi of Sea King Sect has entered the city and caused quite a commotion. He should be arriving at the gate soon.”

The Wei Bing spoke in a low voice.

“Moyunzi?”

Upon hearing this, Lingyu Princess’s delicate brows furrowed.

“Hmph, that Young Master’s nose is quite sharp.”

Shi Po, beside her, let out a cold snort.

Their arrival was not ostentatious, and few in the Eastern Province Military Department knew about it. For Moyunzi to know so quickly, it was clear that Sea King Sect had informants within the military department.

“Since he’s here, I suppose I should meet him, otherwise, he’ll never stop.”

Lingyu Princess shook her head slightly and said indifferently.

*

“Young Master Moyun, Your Highness Princess invites you.”

Outside Wanghai Villa, a steward politely smiled at the young man in green robes who stepped down from a luxurious carriage.

The young man in green robes was tall and well-built, with a fair complexion and decent features, though not particularly handsome. However, he exuded a special aura, giving people a gentle and comfortable feeling, making them instinctively want to approach him.

Behind him followed an elderly man in green robes wearing a mask.

“Thank you, Steward Zhang.”

Moyunzi nodded gently and stepped through the main gate.

The elderly man in green robes followed closely behind him.

Under the steward’s guidance, the two soon arrived in the main hall.

“Lingyu Princess, it has been three years since our last meeting. I never expected Your Highness’s grace to surpass the past, making Moyunzi admire you even more.”

Upon seeing the tall figure in the center of the hall, Moyunzi’s eyes lit up, and his smile became even brighter as he bowed slightly.

“And Grandma Shi Po, you’ve also become even younger.”

“Young Master Moyun is joking. This old woman is half-buried in the ground; how can there be talk of being young?”

Shi Po smiled and nodded, her gaze falling on the old man behind him. The two nodded slightly to each other, acknowledging their greeting.

“Young Master Moyun’s demeanor is also as good as ever.”

Lingyu Princess smiled.

“Your Highness, why didn’t you inform me in advance when you came to Eastern Province? Moyun would have prepared a welcoming banquet for Your Highness.”

“Young Master Moyun is busy with affairs; how could Lingyu dare to disturb you?”

“Your Highness, what are you saying? Even if this Young Master is busy, as long as it is what Your Highness needs, I will go forward without hesitation.”

Moyunzi’s expression became serious as he spoke solemnly.

Then, as if he thought of something, he continued.

“Your Highness, your timing to come to Eastern Province is perfect. Recently, an island was discovered in the outer sea, and the scenery is absolutely stunning. If Your Highness is interested in sightseeing, I can guide you.”

“Thank you for Young Master Moyun’s kind offer, but there’s no need.”

Lingyu Princess shook her head slightly and said indifferently.

At this moment, a personal maid hurried in and whispered something in her ear.

Seeing this, Moyunzi’s expression remained unchanged; he simply waited quietly.

Soon, Lingyu nodded, then showed an apologetic smile.

“Young Master Moyun, this Princess has a mission in Eastern Province this time, so…”

Before Lingyu Princess could finish speaking, Moyunzi had already smiled and cupped his hands.

“In that case, I was presumptuous. Since Your Highness has important matters, then I will not disturb you further and will visit Your Highness another day.”

After speaking, he bowed slightly to Shi Po on the side, then turned and left.

Watching Moyunzi’s figure disappear, Shi Po slowly spoke.

“After several years, Moyunzi’s temper has indeed mellowed quite a bit.”

Lingyu Princess, however, shook her head slightly.

“Shi Po, he only mellows in front of us. Using 'hypocritical' might be more accurate.”

She didn't have much good impression of this Young Lord of Sea King Sect.

The other party was very deep, and she never liked such a personality.

Such people often have great ambitions and are not pure.

If it weren't for the other party's high status, she wouldn't bother meeting him at all.

At this moment, outside the villa.

Lin Sheng and his group had already arrived at the main gate.

However, their gazes were all fixed on the wide street outside the gate.

Not far from the gate, a huge crimson ox-beast was lying on the ground, occupying half of the street.

This ox-beast was the Yao Beast named Brahma Red Flame Ox that they had seen earlier.

And the luxuriously decorated carriage behind it was also parked nearby.

“Why is this big guy here!?”

Bai Can asked, somewhat confused.

At this moment, they were only a few tens of feet away from the Red Flame Ox.

They could clearly feel the powerful aura emanating from it.

Lin Sheng’s gaze lingered on the Red Flame Ox for a moment before he withdrew it.

That Young Lord of Sea King Sect wouldn't suddenly come to Wanghai City.

Now that the Red Flame Ox was parked here, Lin Sheng already had a guess in his heart.

Eight out of ten, this Moyunzi of Sea King Sect came for Lingyu Princess.

Thinking of this, his brows couldn't help but furrow.

“I hope I don’t run into any love triangle drama.”

He hated trouble, so he had already made up his mind that if he encountered it, he would keep his distance.

As he thought, he couldn't help but look at the crimson giant ox again.

“Although this Red Flame Ox looks large, it shouldn’t be considered very strong among Yao Beasts. However, from its Physique, its strength and Physique attributes should be good, and with the name 'Red Flame', its talent is likely related to fire, which is quite good.”

He admitted that he was somewhat tempted by this Red Flame Ox.

But unfortunately, he could only think about it.

He didn’t want to get involved with Sea King Sect again.

The most urgent task was to Breakthrough to Bones Transformation Peak, and at the same time, find a way to upgrade the mimicry talent to Advanced, to meet the cultivation requirements of Heavenly Serpent Bone Exchange’s Blood Devouring Realm.

This would undoubtedly greatly enhance his strength.

Additionally, he needed to properly handle the island marked in the Misty Sea Area.

After that, he would return to Northern Yan to obtain the subsequent cultivation methods of the Supreme Heavenly Demon Scripture from Li Shenjun.

“Guests, please follow me inside. Your Highness is waiting for you.”

At this moment, a steward walked out of the villa gate, smiling as he led Lin Sheng and the others into the courtyard, heading towards the side hall.

On the long corridor, Lin Sheng seemed to sense something and turned to look at the corridor on the other side. He saw two figures, one old and one young, both in green robes, walking out.

His gaze only swept over the young man for a moment before falling on the elderly man in green robes wearing a mask, and his pupils slightly contracted.

“Grandmaster?”

With just one glance, he could discern the cultivation of this seemingly ordinary old man.

After a slight pause, he turned and stepped forward.

On the corridor on the other side.

The elderly man in green robes seemed to sense something and turned to look.

“What’s wrong, Elder Hai?”

Noticing the unusual behavior of the person behind him, Moyunzi asked softly.

“Nothing.”

The elderly man in green robes withdrew his gaze and shook his head slightly.

Moyunzi followed his gaze, only to see several figures just turning a corner and disappearing on the corridor not far away.

In a few breaths, the two had already left the villa.

As soon as they entered the carriage.

Moyunzi’s signature smile disappeared.

His eyes were cold, and he spoke in a low voice.

“I didn’t expect this bitch to still be so distant. I wasted so much effort, yet I couldn’t move her heart.”

“If it weren’t for her status, why would this Young Lord need to go through such trouble?”

His face was gloomy, clearly, this meeting did not achieve his goal.

Three years ago, his first meeting with her seemed coincidental, but in fact, it was arranged by his sect long ago.

And for three years, he would often contact her by letter.

The purpose was to win her over.

This was not only his intention but also the intention of Sea King Sect.

As long as this Princess, the most outstanding Genius among the younger generation of the royal family, was won over.

Then, a hundred years later, Sea King Sect could gradually erode the Southern Qi royal family through her.

Especially after the demise of the Southern Qi’s only Supreme Great Grandmaster.

In the future, the Southern Qi royal family might very well be dictated by Sea King Sect.

It was a pity that there hadn't been much progress in three years. Although Lingyu Princess was very polite to him on the surface, in reality, she always kept him at arm’s length.

This made it impossible for him to make a move, let alone win her over.

This feeling of being out of his control was something Moyunzi rarely experienced in his decades of life.

“Elder Hai, have someone investigate why this bitch came to Eastern Province this time? I want to know all the information.”

“Alright, I’ll have someone contact them now.”

The voice of the elderly man in green robes slowly sounded from outside the carriage.

Not long after, on the long street, the Brahma Red Flame Ox stood up and headed out of the city.

*

Wanghai Villa, side hall.

“Presumably, this is Your Excellency Lin Sheng. Lingyu greets you.”

Lingyu Princess saw the several people led in by the steward, and her gaze immediately fell on Lin Sheng.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then she smiled and spoke.

“Lin Sheng greets Lingyu Princess.”

In the hall, Lin Sheng’s gaze also fell on Lingyu Princess. He bowed slightly, speaking neither obsequiously nor arrogantly.

The Lingyu Princess before him was dressed in casual clothes, but it still couldn’t conceal her astonishing beauty.

This was a completely different type from Weiya.

She was equally tall, but unlike the former's heroic beauty, she had a few more touches of dignified gentleness.

Every movement exuded an inexpressible elegance.

“I already know the purpose of your visit and have made preparations in advance. The Misty Sea Area poses considerable risks, requiring the deployment of military warships, which will take a few days to mobilize.”

“I have prepared excellent guest rooms. You all can rest in the villa for a few days. Once the warships are ready, we can then depart.”

Lingyu’s gaze kept appraising Lin Sheng.

It wasn’t that he gave her a particularly special feeling; on the contrary, at this moment, Lin Sheng had very little Qi fluctuation in her eyes.

Although she could still discern his Bones Transformation Late Stage cultivation, Lin Sheng at this moment felt more like a strong and robust ordinary person with no cultivation.

Aside from Lingyu, Shi Po’s gaze was also fixed on Lin Sheng, her aged eyes flickering slightly, as if sensing something.

“Thank you for Your Highness’s kindness, but we have already booked rooms in the city. Since the warships are not yet ready, we will rest in the city for a few days.”

Lin Sheng said with a smile, his expression serious.

“Oh?”

Upon hearing this, Lingyu was stunned, not expecting the other party to refuse.

But she quickly reacted and nodded.

“Since you all have made preparations, then Lingyu will not interfere further. We will notify you once all arrangements are ready.”

“That would be excellent.”

Lin Sheng immediately responded.

“Since that is the case, then Linsheng Pavilion will not disturb you further and will take his leave now.”

After speaking, Lin Sheng bowed and then, leading Shui Zhi and the others, turned and left.

“Interesting.”

Watching their figures disappear, Lingyu withdrew her gaze and chuckled softly.

“Shi Po, did you discern anything?”

“This Young Master’s cultivation is correct; he is indeed at Bones Transformation Sixth Realm. As for anything else, I couldn’t discern much. He must be cultivating a very profound method of concealing his Qi.”

Shi Po shook her head slightly and said.