Inside the palace of the Sixth Prince, Ling Xian was sitting on a chair. He looked tired.
Ever since the Human Emperor regained his power, he started a bloody massacre. Anyone who was involved in the rebellion was executed.
At once, blood flowed like a river in the royal palace and heads piled up like mountains.
However, Ling Xian's place was very lively.
These past few days, people came to visit him in an endless stream. None of them weren't important figures. Just now, he sent away a group of people.
Just as he was about to take a break, another group of people arrived.
Nan Ping Wang appeared at the door. Every step he took was majestic and intimidating.
Behind him, Princess Ling Xi walked over softly. The moment she entered, her gaze was on Ling Xian. It was very complex.
"Not again."
Sighing, Ling Xian flapped around his sleeve and the Petal of Enlightenment fell into two new cups of tea. Aroma filled the room.
"Tea of Enlightenment!"
Nan Ping Wang's eyes brightened and he laughed, "I am here today to thank you for saving my daughter and for saving my life."
"You are being too polite."
Ling Xian brandished his hand, "Sit."
Hearing this, Nan Ping Wang dragged Princess Ling Xi to sit down. The way he looked at Ling Xian was full of appreciation and shock.
The Crown Prince's rebellion this time could be said to be closely linked, and it could almost be said that victory was within his grasp. However, it was ruined by Ling Xian alone. This was something nobody could've predicted.
Therefore, why wouldn't Nan Ping Wang exclaim?
Not only him, but everyone who knew the truth was exclaiming.
To put it bluntly, if Ling Xian didn't make a move, then the crown prince's ascension to the throne was a sure thing!
"You are a genius. You single-handedly destroyed the crown prince's conspiracy. You are truly admirable." Nan Ping Wang exclaimed.
"You are flattering me." Ling Xian softly smiled. He didn't take credit and he wasn't arrogant.
This made Nan Ping Wang admire him even more. He asked, "I heard His Majesty wants to marry a princess to you?"
"That is true." Ling Xian softly nodded.
Yan Liusu had indeed mentioned this to him before, saying that the Human Emperor intended to betroth a princess to him. Naturally, he had rejected it.
He didn't want to be tied down by marriage to the royal family.
"To be frank, if you don't agree with me, you can just treat it as a joke."
South Ping Wang smiled faintly and said, "Marrying into the royal family is not a good thing. Princesses are all unruly and arrogant. After marrying, they will be restricted, so they are not good candidates to become dao companions."
"I understand. That's why I declined." Ling Xian grinned. He didn't want to be tied down by the royal family.
"Haha, it's good that you rejected it, it's good that you rejected it."
King Pingnan laughed heartily, glanced at Princess Lingxi, and said, "What does Mister think of my daughter?"
Upon hearing those words, Princess Spirit Rhino was taken aback.
Ling Xian was a little startled as well. Truth be told, he did not have a good impression of Princess Ling Xi despite her beauty. However, in front of Southern Ping Wang, he had to give him some face.
Therefore, he casually said, "The moon outshines the flowers, the fish sinks the geese."
"So you're saying that you're very satisfied with my daughter?"
King Pingnan's eyes brightened and he smiled, "My daughter is 16 years old and has yet to find a partner. I wonder if you are willing to be my son-in-law?"
Hearing this, Princess Ling Xi's face flashed with embarrassment. But strangely, she didn't argue.
Ling Xian, on the other hand, shook his head and chuckled.
The princess was unruly and arrogant, but the princess wasn't? He had seen how unruly Princess Ling Xi could be. Plus, marrying into the royal family had restrictions, but marrying into Southern Ping Wang didn't?
"About that … it's not that I don't know what's good for me, it's that I don't think I deserve you."
Ling Xian thought about his words, "So I cannot accept it. With your qualifications, you will definitely find someone better."
"I see." Nan Ping Wang found it hard to hide the disappointment on his face, but he didn't say anything.
He knew that Ling Xian was merely making excuses. He was the victor of the path, the unparalleled Heaven's Favorite that even the emperor respected. How could he not be worthy of Princess Ling Xi?
But it was an excuse. He couldn't say anything. Or else he would be waiting for Ling Xian to turn against him.
Hearing Ling Xian's rejection, Princess Ling Xi sighed in relief. She also felt a little disappointed. She wasn't dumb and naturally knew that this was just an excuse.
This excuse made her sad and hurt her heart.
"Thank you for your kindness." Ling Xian smiled and gestured for him to drink some tea.
"Mister, you saved our lives. I cannot thank you enough."
Nan Ping Wang changed the topic, "Originally, I planned on bringing gifts. But then I realized that you are a dragon among men. Giving you ordinary gifts would tarnish you, so I didn't take them."
"Don't worry about it. It was nothing. There is no need for you to worry." Ling Xian grinned.
"That won't do. If it wasn't for you, my daughter and I would've lost our lives."
Nan Ping Wang exclaimed and said in a serious tone, "Mister, please remember that I, Nan Ping Wang, owe you two lives. Just say the word and I will do anything."
Hearing this, Ling Xian smiled and didn't say anything. He wasn't the type to ask for favors.
Seeing that he wasn't in a good mood, Nan Ping Wang drained the tea in his cup and paid his respect, "When I came in, there were still a few groups of people outside. I won't disturb you any longer. Goodbye."
With that, he dragged the dejected Princess Lingxi out of the guest hall.
After he disappeared, another group of people appeared. Ling Xian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Just like that, groups after groups of nobles came. Everyone treated him with respect as if he was facing the emperor.
Ling Xian really wasn't interested in this. Therefore, he did everything half-heartedly.
His perfunctory attitude was also seen by the people who came, so they hurriedly said a few words and left, not staying for long.
Just like that, Ling Xian sent away group after group. He threw out more than 10 Petals of Enlightenment, but he didn't receive any gifts.
This made him silently think that the nobles of the Yan Dynasty were so stingy. Of course, they were also thick-skinned. They came to visit without gifts. Was their skin not thick enough?
Until the emperor of the Yan Dynasty arrived.
This emperor was very generous and gifted Ling Xian many treasures. For example, the White Jade Lion, the Demon Revealing Mirror, the Tower of Delicacy, etc. All of them were priceless treasures.
In this way, he had finally made up for his losses, and he had even made a lot of money.
Then, after some words of appreciation and compliments, the emperor left and promised that Ling Xian will always be the most honorable guest of the Yan Dynasty.
With the departure of the emperor, the endless visits finally came to an end.
"Your door is like a marketplace and you never stop coming. I'm afraid only you can enjoy this honor." Yan Liusu appeared at the door and exclaimed.
"Is that a good thing? What a bunch of stingy nobles. Only your father is more generous. "
Ling Xian teased and wiped off his smile, "It's time for me to go. I have been here for a few days. I cannot stay any longer."
Hearing this, Yan Liusu was silent for a while and uttered out two words.
"Take care."
"You too."
Ling Xian nodded softly and stood up, "Leader of the Darkness, let us go."
Then, like an arrow that left a bow, he disappeared where he stood. The Leader of the Darkness did the same.
This made Yan Liusu unwilling and she sighed.
"Ling Xian, to have a friend like you is the fortune of my life."
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