This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 294 Ascent

Huangfu Lingxue threw a big hat at them, saying, "Whoever you are, if you disrespect us in the Great Qian Dynasty, don't blame us for being impolite."

Even Huangfu Xinfeng and Shangguan Yun showed seriousness when this hat was put on them.

Clearly, they underestimated the Crown Prince and this eldest princess.

What was originally a family matter of the Prince of Kao Shan has been elevated to the level of the Great Qian Dynasty due to the words of these two people. If not handled carefully, it could lead to a backlash.

"Your Highnesses are too kind. Daqian is the most powerful country on the continent. How could we underestimate it? However, these two are indeed closely related to Prince Kaoshan. This matter still needs Prince Kaoshan to make the right choice. Could you allow us to see him? Perhaps I can revive him."

Shangguan Yun stroked his beard and calmly replied,

"I told you, he has already received treatment and will wake up soon. Can't you wait a few more days?"

“Your Highness, this is not a matter of waiting or not. The wife of the man has come looking for her husband. Even if she is seriously injured, she has every right to see him. This is reasonable. Isn’t it a bit inhumane for you to stop her like this?”

"Then let me ask Elder Shangguan, who is the first wife? We only recognize that mute wife as the first wife. If she comes, not only will she not be able to see Xiao Xingchen, but my position is also hers. As for the two people in front of you, who knows what kind of monsters they are? They don't even dare to introduce themselves. What gives them the confidence to act wildly here?"

Huangfu Lingxue retorted without any politeness, showing no respect for Shangguan Yun, which angered everyone in the water area.

"Want to fight? I'm not afraid, all of you come at me at once."

Ling Xue continued to deliver the finishing blow, even hoping they would all come at her together. If a real fight broke out, she might have been a little hesitant in the past, but with her Ghost Sword reaching the fifth realm, Ruoxue reaching the sixth, and Xizhu joining the fray, anyone who came would have to be subdued.

This is the biggest source of her confidence to confront the waters head-on here.

"Your Highness, are you perhaps misunderstanding the situation?" Meng Qianfan had just spoken when a gust of wind swept towards him.

"Who do you think you are, to have the right to speak here?"

Ruoxue had long been displeased with these people, and when she saw Meng Qianfan actually questioning Ling Xue, she shot out with a gust of wind.

Caught off guard, Meng Qianfan was no longer afraid. He held his sword horizontally, ready to block the strong wind.

But as the strong wind approached, he suddenly felt a jolt throughout his body; a sense of crisis suddenly descended upon him.

Invincible. As these three words flashed through his mind, his disbelief far outweighed his shock.

"careful,"

Yun Xiyao had never taken the women in the room seriously. In her eyes, only Senior Sister Tianling, who was at the same sixth realm as her, was someone she truly sympathized with. But as this gust of wind swept in...

Even she changed her expression. She stepped forward, standing directly in front of Meng Qianfan, and at the same time, her aura surged, and she unleashed a palm strike.

With a deafening roar, the shockwave echoed throughout the hall. This collision drew many gazes, initially filled with surprise, followed by utter astonishment.

"Six Realms?"

Hua Manlou and his senior sister exchanged glances, both showing the shock they had just witnessed. They had been paying attention to Ruoxue and the others for some time, even saying that one couldn't enter the sixth realm without a stroke of luck. Yet, just a few days later, she had entered the sixth realm.

How could this possibly calm them down?

The shockwave dissipated, and after a flurry of people and horses falling over, the hall became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"I never expected that such a small Prince's Mansion would have a sixth-level expert in charge."

Shangguan Yun clenched his fists, feeling for the first time that things were spiraling out of control.

As for the others, they were even more astonished. They were not unfamiliar with Ruoxue; they had even seen her by Xiao Xingchen's side many times. They usually regarded her as just a courtesan at Huayu Tower, but the strength she had displayed now...

Is this what a top courtesan should be like?

Yun Xiyao, the prodigy of the waters, and Senior Sister Tianling, are both geniuses of their time, among the top young talents even in the Ninth Heaven. Yet now Ruoxue is at the same sixth realm as them. How can this not arouse jealousy?

Even Wu Xie, who had been idle all along, was now filled with shock. What secrets did the Prince's Mansion hold that could grant someone the power of the sixth realm?

At this moment, a question began to arise in everyone's mind.

Why are these people so determined to compete for the position of princess consort of the powerful Prince's mansion, even if the Shen and Xiao families are renowned for their wealth and status?

But what do the waters and the Huangfu royal family want? Wealth and glory are beneath their notice, yet they're simultaneously exerting their influence.

Xiao Xingchen is suspicious. At this moment, everyone's gaze towards the hall began to burn with fervor. As for Ruoxue, although they were shocked by her strength, she was clearly just a maid.

As long as this prejudice exists, it will be difficult for her to be taken seriously, even if she is very capable.

"If you can't speak properly, then shut up, or I won't hesitate to beat you until you shut up."

Ruoxue said coldly to Meng Qianfan,

Xi Zhu also showed a hint of surprise, because it was too fast.

The Glazed Crystal was a gift from her to Ruoxue. After Ruoxue and Mu Wushuang returned, not only did the power of the Glazed Crystal flow into Ruoxue's body, but a trace of the Demon Lord's power also touched her. Now, Ruoxue's cultivation potential is even higher than Yun Xiyao's.

However, she hadn't expected to reach the sixth realm so quickly. The barrier to the sixth realm seemed nonexistent before her, which made Xizhu serious. Haste makes waste, and in a place like Yong'an, rapid progress also meant danger.

She wondered whether she should take Ruoxue with her after everything was over. She had never seen anyone cross the threshold of the sixth realm so easily. It was no exaggeration to call her a peerless genius.

"Why are you looking at me? Are you surprised?"

Noticing Xizhu's gaze, Ruoxue smiled at her.

"It's all thanks to you, I should thank you."

"No need to thank me, it's your time to shine, Ruoxue. Have you ever thought about leaving with me for a wider world?"

Ruoxue shook her head.

"No, I have a whole bunch of sisters to take care of,"

"Is that your answer?"

"Yes, the sisters of Huayulou, and Xiaoxingchen, what will happen to them if I'm gone?"

"understood."

Xizhu withdrew her gaze. She had clearly seen things these past few days: Xiao Xingchen relied too much on women. If it weren't for the women around him supporting him...

As she was thinking, Xizhu suddenly snapped back to reality, inwardly lamenting her terrible memory. She turned to ask again,

"What is Xiao Xingchen going to do? He's not going to choose to be a scumbag and deny it, is he? Hiding away isn't the way to resolve things."

When this was mentioned, Ruoxue's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth.

"I don't know, he's missing,"

"What?" Xizhu exclaimed in surprise, thinking she had misheard.

"He's gone, fine, but he even kidnapped Mu Wushuang. Don't let me see him again, or I'll break his legs."

"Count me in," Ling Xue suddenly interjected.

Xizhu glanced to the left and right, feeling as if she had missed a huge piece of gossip.