SWNOVELXO Chapter 530: Quite Interesting
Chapter 530: Quite Interesting
You Yao sneered, “With Your Highness’ notorious reputation, not even a ninety-year-old woman or a three-year-old girl would dare to pass by your door.
Lin Fengmian was speechless for a moment, then he chuckled. “Ah, yes, yes, this hundred-year-old lady speaks wisely!”
You Yao was so furious that her chest heaved, and she wished she could strangle this detestable brat.
Lin Fengmian laughed heartily as he boarded the carriage, still teasing You Yao.
“Yao Yao, don’t get too angry. If your clothes burst open, it’ll only benefit outsiders. Why don’t you come inside and I’ll help you calm down?”
You Yao whipped the beast pulling the carriage fiercely, gritting her teeth. “Get lost! Who are you calling Yao Yao?”
“Of course, it’s you. Who else could it be?”
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Watching Lin Fengmian and his entourage leave, Jun Yunshang, who had reappeared in the distance at some point, raised her hand and lightly sniffed it.
I was careless. I forgot to lock my aura and almost got exposed by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
She muttered softly, “Jun Wuxie, huh? Quite interesting.”
It had been a few years since she last saw him, and Jun Wuxie now looked almost identical to Young Master Ye.
But was it really just the fragrance earlier?
Recalling the strange incident, she found herself inexplicably following them, curious to see what would happen next.
The selection took place in the central square of Tianze City. The spectator stands were packed, and the atmosphere was electric.
The Heavenly Grace Dynasty had prepared a number of treasures as rewards for the top ten, which were undeniably tempting.
The first-place prize was a low-grade immortal tool, the second-place prize was a top-grade magical tool, the third-place prize was a high-grade magical tool, and so on.
In addition, the top three would receive top-grade Nascent Soul Pills, while those ranked seventh to tenth would receive high-grade Nascent Soul Pills.
While these rewards weren’t particularly enticing to Lin Fengmian and other noble disciples, they were incredibly enticing to the average Tianze disciple.
Upon arriving at the square, Lin Fengmian entered through the disciples’ passage, while You Yao and the others had to wait in the spectator stands.
The square was sparsely populated with about sixty people, some standing in small groups and others in larger clusters.
Lin Fengmian’s arrival caused a momentary chill in the atmosphere, but no one stepped forward to greet him.
This was a relief to Lin Fengmian, who had been dreading how to deal with these people. He couldn’t help but lament how terrible Jun Wuxie’s human relations were.
How could a prince like him be so universally hated?
What he didn’t know was that Jun Wuxie’s poor reputation was largely due to his terrible character.
Jun Wuxie was arrogant, reclusive, and tyrannical, often bullying men and harassing women. Combined with Ding Bonan and others constantly undermining him, it was no wonder he had no friends.
Disciples from humble backgrounds didn’t want to associate with him, and even if some tried to get close to him, Jun Wuxie looked down on them.
The aristocratic circles, on the other hand, were wary of Jun Yunzheng, so Jun Wuxie was isolated from both sides. This explained Lin Fengmian’s current awkward situation.
Lin Fengmian was content to avoid socializing and enjoy the peace. His eyes soon landed on Chen Qingyan, who stood out like a crane among chickens.
Chen Qingyan wore a veil and held a blue sword, making her presence strikingly unique amidst the crowd.
Now that she no longer hid her figure, her voluptuous curves made even the ordinary disciple uniform look extraordinary.
Surrounded by a group of female disciples congratulating her, Chen Qingyan was the center of attention.
She responded politely, even though she couldn’t quite remember most of the girls’ names.
Fortunately, Chen Chaoyan had always been known for her aloof personality, and her long period of seclusion helped her avoid raising too many suspicions.
Two other figures stood out in the square, both top contenders for the championship.
One was a tall, stocky young man with a long sword who exuded an air of aloofness.
Luo Jinfeng, one of Heavenly Grace King Palace’s geniuses, was known for his reclusive and unruly nature. At the second level of the Core Formation Realm, he was a force to be reckoned with.
Born into a poor family of hunters, he had carved out a path for himself through sheer talent and determination, earning the respect and resources of the palace.
With instincts like a wild beast and a ruthless sword style, he was known as the “Desperate Warrior”.
He was the most favored to win this competition.
Despite his cold demeanor, Lin Fengmian noticed that Luo Jinfeng occasionally glanced toward Chen Qingyan, seemingly quite interested in her.
Lin Fengmian couldn’t help but admire Chen Qingyan’s charm. No wonder she caught my eye.
The other top contender was a petite young woman who was currently munching on pills like candy.
Ye Yingying, from a minor noble family of the Heavenly Grace Dynasty, possessed a Fire Spirit Root and was at the third level of the Core Formation Realm.
She was so short that she only reached Lin Fengmian’s chest. If it were not for the empty space around her, he might not have noticed her.
While others stood out like cranes among chickens, she was like a chicken among cranes, making her presence oddly conspicuous.
Ye Yingying had a sweet, doll-like face with large, innocent eyes and a pair of cute fangs when she smiled.
Dressed in a red dress with playful twin tails, she looked like a child, especially with her habit of eating pills like candy.
The only thing that didn’t match her sweet appearance was her bust, which rivaled that of a mature woman. She was the epitome of a “bombshell”.
Her appearance and figure easily aroused the protective and possessive instincts of men with peculiar tastes.
Yet, despite her innocent look, no one dared to approach her.
Not only was she at the third level of the Core Formation Realm, but she also walked a unique path – the Path of Myriad Refinements!
She excelled in alchemy, artifact forging, formation, and body refinement, mastering them all.
In terms of physical strength and durability, no one in the Heavenly Grace King Palace could surpass her, not even Luo Jinfeng.
Most of the pills refined by Ye Yingying were poisonous, and she used them as disposable magical tools.
The pills she threw not only exploded, but also carried various additional effects, including but not limited to inducing lust, hallucinations, blindness, body rot, and uncontrollable flatulence.
The worst part? There were no antidotes. Those who tried to take advantage of her had suffered greatly, including Jun Wuxie.
In the Heavenly Grace King Palace, Ye Yingying was a figure even ghosts feared, earning her the nickname “The Deadly Alchemist”.
As Lin Fengmian surveyed the scene, someone dared to approach him.
When Ding Bonan saw that You Yao wasn’t at Lin Fengmian’s side, he walked over with a few burly disciples in tow.
Surrounded by his entourage, Ding Bonan cut a stark contrast to the solitary Lin Fengmian.
Over the past few days, Ding Bonan had gathered quite a few people to teach Lin Fengmian a lesson during the competition.
“Cousin Wuxie, I thought you were too scared to show up!”
Lin Fengmian smiled faintly. “Why would I be? Cousin, have your injuries healed yet?”
His gaze dropped and he playfully added, “I hit you pretty hard last time. I hope I didn’t damage your… roots?”
Ding Bonan’s face turned ashen, and he felt a chill between his legs. He decided to drop the pretense.
“If it weren’t for that woman last time, you wouldn’t have laid a finger on me! Don’t let me catch you in the competition!”
In his eyes, Lin Fengmian’s previous display of power was entirely due to You Yao. Without her, Lin Fengmian was nothing!
Lin Fengmian grinned. “Actually, I’m looking forward to meeting you. I’d love to beat you up again!”