How could something suddenly break down?
Even if you can't get to the second floor, there's no need to burst into tears, is there?
On the way back, Chen Ke still couldn't understand Shui Changqing's loss of composure.
Even after he took Shui Changqing to the small courtyard where she was temporarily staying, Shui Changqing was still crying sadly.
This completely overturned his previous impression of the eight-winged goddess.
The image of the eight-winged goddess he had in mind—dangerous, cunning, tyrannical, proud, and strong—was completely unfounded.
Were those notes left behind by Master Molin really that important to her?
On impulse, Chen Ke almost turned back to Shenlong (Divine Dragon} Pavilion to consult Master Molin's notes.
But after thinking about it, he decided against it. It was unlikely that the Eight-Winged Goddess would be able to climb to the second floor anytime soon, so he no longer felt that sense of urgency.
Besides, his skills have just been synthesized, the advancement of the Soaring Divine Ship is just around the corner, and his understanding of the death attribute has only just begun. He simply can't keep up with everything.
Trying to do too much at once will only lead to problems; things should be done one step at a time.
After leaving the underground city, Chen Ke returned to the small courtyard of the engineering college, collapsed onto his bed, and fell asleep the next second.
Chen Ke spent two days and two nights at Shenlong Pavilion engaging in intense mental activity, his nerves constantly on edge.
In addition, having activated so many skills, one can imagine the extent of physical and mental exhaustion.
Even in his dreams, his own image floated in his mind, ever-changing and enacting various martial arts techniques.
Six hundred miles away from the capital, in the center of a small town, the city lord's mansion was brightly lit and bustling with people even in the dead of night.
In a huge mansion, Yin Tianzheng, the third prince of the Purple Eagle Dynasty, lay in a large pool filled with hot water, his figure submerged in the rising steam.
An old man strode in and stopped outside a bamboo curtain.
The head guard, Hu He, said solemnly, "Your Highness, the news has been spread. Soon, the entire Great Capital City, and even the whole land of the Great Xia Dynasty, will be filled with praise for your righteousness and good name!"
"Great, well done, excellent!"
In the misty pool, Yin Tianzheng stirred the water with his hand and let out a hearty laugh.
He rushed to the aid of Xianxia Pass from afar, annihilated the orc vulture legion, killed the orc general, turned the tide, and rescued the princess from dire straits. Once his deeds are known, the benefits they bring will be unimaginable.
The name of the third prince of the Purple Eagle Dynasty will resound throughout the Great Xia Dynasty, making him an idol worshipped by the world.
Those former Qin officials who were grateful to him and the Xia officials who advocated for a three-way alliance would inevitably be driven by him to do their utmost to facilitate his marriage to the Qin princess.
With such strong public support, even an emperor emeritus would probably waver in his original intentions, right?
However, there are still hidden dangers in this matter.
Yin Tianzheng asked in a deep voice, "Where is the expert who injured your brother?"
Hu He's face darkened slightly, and he bowed, saying, "I have confirmed that he is not a member of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion, but most likely belongs to a secret force protecting the Qin princess. However, Your Highness, please rest assured that we have taken the initiative, and with our extensive publicity, even the Qin princess has not questioned us, so the world will certainly not question us either."
Yin Tianzheng was completely relieved and laughed heartily again. Suddenly, he asked curiously, "What's that spoiled brat up to lately? What has he been busy with?"
Second generation brat?
Hu He immediately realized what was going on and said with a smile, "Your Highness, Chen Ke has been busy with two things lately."
"Two things?"
"Chen Ke transplanted the ornamental pepper bonsai into the ground to grow vegetables. In order to please the retired emperor, he also opened a factory to brew wine, which caused a great uproar in the capital."
Yin Tianzheng sneered, "Trying to be different and attract attention!"
"That's right. He only wanted to cling to the Emperor Emeritus of Great Xia, but little did he know that he would become the laughingstock of Great Xia City. Countless people are watching him make a fool of himself."
Yin Tianzheng said leisurely, "Doesn't that mean the situation is more favorable to us?"
Hu He nodded vigorously: "On one hand, His Highness is a man of great righteousness, rushing thousands of miles to aid the princess and fighting the orcs. On the other hand, Chen Ke is idle and lazy, engaging in the lowly professions of merchant and farmer. Even a blind man can see the difference between you and him."
Yin Tianzheng snorted coldly: "Don't compare me to that spoiled brat. I can't afford to lose face like that!"
Hu He smiled ingratiatingly, "So, Your Highness, Chen Ke is nothing to worry about. The Princess of Qin was originally opposed to the marriage alliance with the Chen family, otherwise she wouldn't have fled to Xianxia Pass, which is thousands of miles away. The journey back will be a good opportunity for Your Highness to get close to the Princess of Qin."
Yin Tianzheng calmly said, "We cannot underestimate the Qin princess. The 100,000 brave soldiers of Qin's western frontier have been fighting the orcs for ten years in the mountains. No matter how I try to recruit them or how many high-ranking positions and generous rewards I offer, those peasants are stubborn and unyielding, vowing to be loyal to the Qin princess to the death. It is clear that this princess has some tricks up her sleeve."
Hu He chuckled: "Your Highness, no matter how powerful the princess is, she is still just a woman, and a beautiful one at that. How could she possibly escape your grasp?"
"That's true," Yin Tianzheng said with a smug smile, clapping his hands lightly.
Two young girls dressed in white gauze walked out gracefully, gliding into the pool like two swimming fish.
Chief of the guards, Hu He, bowed and took his leave, exiting the hall.
The following morning, the Third Prince, Yin Tianzheng, dressed in fine clothes and looking radiant, made a special trip to visit the Princess of Qin in the neighboring courtyard.
Unexpectedly, the Qin princess, traveling light and with minimal entourage, sped off towards the Great Xia City early in the morning.
Yin Tianzheng's face darkened. He never expected that the Qin princess would be so disrespectful to him.
The head guard, Hu He, explained, "Your Highness, something must have happened in Great Capital City, otherwise the Qin princess wouldn't have left in such a hurry. Besides, she was also trying to avoid suspicion."
avoid arousing suspicion?
Yin Tianzheng suddenly realized what was happening, and his expression softened somewhat.
Ultimately, his mission to the Great Capital City was at the invitation of the Great Xia Dynasty. It would be inappropriate for him to have private contact with the Qin princess before even meeting the new emperor.
Moreover, he came here to propose marriage to the Qin princess, and it is understandable that the princess would avoid him due to concerns about her reputation.
Yin Tianzheng ordered, "In that case, let's set up our delegation and head towards Great Capital City!"
"yes!"
The officials and subordinates responded in unison, and once everything was ready, they set off in full procession, displaying the ceremonial regalia of the Third Prince of the Purple Eagle Dynasty, heading towards the Great Capital City.
As night fell, just as the Qin princess arrived at the city gate of Daxia, Chen Ke, who had been unconscious for a day and a night, finally woke up.
Chen Ke felt sore all over, as if his body was falling apart; he hadn't felt this way in a long time.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Back in the library of Haotian Valley, the skills he activated were far less than those in the Divine Dragon Pavilion, yet it took him seven or eight days to activate them.
As for Shenlong Pavilion, he activated such a large amount of energy, but only used it for two days, clearly exhausting his body.
After stretching his body and taking a cold shower, Chen Ke, dressed in a loose cultivation robe, stood in the courtyard and began practicing the three newly activated Earth-level martial arts techniques.
At this moment, the Qin princess, travel-worn and weary, stood solemnly before the gates of the Great Xia Academy.
She smoothed the stray strands of hair from her face, adjusted her leather armor, and then, supporting herself with the long sword hanging at her waist, strode confidently toward the Great Xia Academy.
College loser, we're finally going to meet!