He’s not pretending!
If Qing’er appeared, given the temperament of these Ancient Empire folks, she might truly give the entire empire a grand burial!
The Astrologer stared at Ye Xuan, and after a moment, she smiled slightly. “I must say, Young Master Ye, you are truly confident!”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Miss Astrologer, may I ask you something?”
The Astrologer nodded. “Of course.”
Ye Xuan asked, “Is the Taichu Book in this palace?”
The Astrologer stared at Ye Xuan, silent.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Is it?”
The Astrologer smiled faintly. “So, Young Master Ye’s purpose in coming to the Ancient Empire is for the Taichu Book. To be honest, it is indeed in our Ancient Empire, right here in the palace.”
Ye Xuan asked, “Can I borrow it to take a look?”
The Astrologer was silent for a moment, then said, “If it were me, I wouldn’t have the nerve to say that.”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Princess Yue glanced at Ye Xuan. “Your face is unbelievably thick!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Is there any way I can see the Taichu Book?”
The Astrologer smiled faintly. “The Taichu Book is in Princess Xin’s hands. You can try asking her.”
Ye Xuan immediately asked, “Where is Princess Xin?”
The Astrologer looked at him. “She probably won’t see you.”
Ye Xuan said, “She will.”
The Astrologer stared at Ye Xuan, as if trying to see through him.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Miss Astrologer, could you take me to see Princess Xin? Whether she sees me or not is my business.”
After a moment of silence, the Astrologer stood. “Follow me, Young Master Ye.”
She walked downward.
Ye Xuan followed.
On the way, Princess Yue glanced at Ye Xuan. “Princess Xin won’t see you.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Want to bet?”
Princess Yue sneered. “Bet what?”
Ye Xuan said, “If Princess Xin sees me, you follow me for three years and obey my orders during that time.”
Princess Yue glared at him. “Pah! You beast!”
Ye Xuan was dumbfounded.
Princess Yue glared fiercely. “You old lecher!”
Ye Xuan’s face was covered in black lines. “What are you thinking? I meant for you to help me with tasks for three years, not *that* kind of thing! How impure is your mind? Amitabha, what a sin!”
Princess Yue’s face flushed with embarrassment, realizing she had misunderstood.
Ye Xuan said, “So, bet or not?”
Princess Yue looked at him. “Bet! But if you lose?”
Ye Xuan said, “I’ll give you ten billion Posuo Crystals.”
Ten billion!
Princess Yue was stunned, then asked, “Do you even have ten billion Posuo Crystals?”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, revealing a storage ring.
With the Immortal Treasure Pavilion and Heavenly Treasure Chamber, he was never short of money.
Princess Yue glanced at the ring, and upon seeing the ten billion Posuo Crystals inside, her expression turned odd.
Ye Xuan looked at her. “You’re not thinking of robbing me, are you?”
Princess Yue said earnestly, “You’re a hostage! As a hostage, you have this much money… I think you should hand it over.”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Cut the nonsense. Are you betting or not?”
After a moment of silence, Princess Yue looked at the Astrologer, who shook her head.
Princess Yue hesitated, then said, “Master, there’s no way Princess Xin will see him.”
The Astrologer smiled. “Then bet with him.”
After another moment of silence, Princess Yue looked at Ye Xuan. “I’ll bet with you.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Great.”
As they spoke, the trio arrived at a secluded courtyard. An old woman suddenly blocked their path, bowing slightly to the Astrologer. “Lady State Advisor.”
The Astrologer smiled. “Is Princess Xin in the courtyard?”
The old woman nodded. “Her Highness is handling state affairs.”
The Astrologer glanced at Ye Xuan and smiled. “Young Master Ye wishes to see Princess Xin.”
The old woman looked at Ye Xuan, hesitating. “If it were Lady State Advisor, I would notify Her Highness, but as for this person…”
The Astrologer smiled and looked at Ye Xuan, clearly leaving it to him to act.
Ye Xuan stepped forward, opened his palm, and presented Little Tower to the old woman. “Please deliver this to Princess Xin.”
The old woman looked at Ye Xuan, silent.
Ye Xuan frowned. “I was brought by the State Advisor. You won’t even give me this face?”
State Advisor!
The old woman hesitated, then looked at the Astrologer, who smiled without speaking.
Finally, the old woman took Little Tower and headed into the courtyard.
Though she was Princess Xin’s confidant, she dared not offend the Astrologer, a true power in the empire.
After the old woman left, Ye Xuan looked at the Astrologer and smiled. “Thank you.”
He had pulled the tiger’s skin, and she hadn’t stopped him.
The Astrologer smiled. “I’m curious why Young Master Ye is so confident. In the empire, very few can see Princess Xin.”
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “She’ll see me.”
The Astrologer asked curiously, “What is that tower?”
Ye Xuan laughed. “Just a little tower.”
The Astrologer nodded, asking no more.
At that moment, the old woman returned, looked at Ye Xuan, and bowed slightly. “Young Master, Her Highness invites you.”
Invites you!
The Astrologer’s smile faded.
Princess Yue’s face was full of shock. “This…”
The old woman also looked at Ye Xuan curiously.
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “Alright.”
He walked toward the inner courtyard.
The Astrologer, after a moment of silence, followed.
The old woman didn’t dare stop her and stepped aside.
Entering the inner courtyard, Ye Xuan arrived at a serene space with a large desk by a lake, covered in countless memorials.
At the desk sat a woman in a simple white gown, resembling a nightdress, her hair loosely draped behind her, swaying gently in the breeze.
She was barefoot, her jade-like feet exposed to the air.
The woman put down her pen and turned to Ye Xuan. The moment she did, Ye Xuan believed Princess Yue’s words.
Beautiful.
That was Ye Xuan’s only thought.
The woman before him was like a flawless work of art, especially her large eyes and long lashes, paired with a faint smile that could captivate any man.
Princess Xin.
She smiled. “Young Master Ye, please sit.”
As her voice fell, a woman in a green dress brought a chair and placed it before Ye Xuan, glancing at him curiously.
The woman added, “Bring chairs for the State Advisor and Sister Yue.”
The green-dressed woman nodded and fetched two more chairs.
Princess Yue glanced at Princess Xin, somewhat reserved.
Princess Xin picked up Little Tower from the desk and smiled. “Young Master Ye, this little tower opened my eyes. All the treasures in our Ancient Empire combined are trash compared to it.”
The Astrologer’s brows furrowed, her gaze falling on Little Tower, but she couldn’t see through it.
Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “Your Highness overpraises.”
Princess Xin shook her head. “This tower made me realize once again that there are always greater heights and broader skies.”
Ye Xuan smiled without responding.
Princess Xin continued, “Since Young Master Ye is from the Dao Sect, it seems our Ancient Empire underestimated its strength.”
She looked at Ye Xuan and smiled. “You came to see me for a reason. Please speak.”
Ye Xuan said earnestly, “I heard the Taichu Book is in Your Highness’s hands. I’d like to borrow it.”
Princess Xin blinked. “Will you trade this little tower for it? If so, there’s no problem.”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened.
This girl has a bit of a bandit vibe!
Princess Xin suddenly laughed. “Just kidding! Though the Taichu Book is decent, it’s nothing compared to this tower.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Can I borrow it then?”
Princess Xin smiled faintly. “What can you offer me?”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Honestly, I was hoping to get it for free.”
The Astrologer and Princess Yue turned to Ye Xuan, stunned.
How thick-skinned must he be to say something so shameless?
Princess Xin looked at Ye Xuan and laughed. “You wish.”
Ye Xuan smiled, then said, “Has Your Highness heard of the Cosmic Book?”
Cosmic Book!
Princess Xin nodded. “Yes. Like the Taichu Book, it was written by the Master of the Great Dao Pen. Does Young Master Ye have it?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Yes.”
Princess Xin smiled. “Can I see it?”
Ye Xuan said earnestly, “An exchange.”
Princess Xin thought for a moment, then said, “Alright.”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the Cosmic Book floated to Princess Xin. She opened it, and after a moment, said softly, “The Master of the Great Dao Pen was a remarkable person.”
She opened her palm, and a black ancient book floated to Ye Xuan.
The Taichu Book.
Ye Xuan opened it, and after a moment, the corners of his mouth curved slightly. He stored the book, stood, and smiled. “Princess Xin, I’ll take my leave. Until we meet again.”
As he turned to leave, Princess Xin suddenly called, “Young Master Ye.”
Ye Xuan turned back, and she smiled. “Your tower, don’t you want it?”
Little Tower: “…”
Ye Xuan was stunned, then laughed. “Almost forgot.”
He opened his palm, and Little Tower flew into his hand.
Little Tower suddenly said, “Little Master, am I that unimportant to you?”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily.
Princess Xin suddenly said, “Young Master Ye, I just learned there might be some misunderstanding between you and our Ancient Empire.”
She opened her palm, and a cyan token floated to Ye Xuan. “This token is as good as my presence. I hope it spares you unnecessary trouble.”
The Astrologer gave Ye Xuan a deep look, while Princess Yue was full of disbelief.
Ye Xuan didn’t refuse, accepting the token and saying, “Princess Xin, since you’re so kind, I’ll give you a suggestion. Tell your people to stop troubling the person who came with me. Otherwise, the Ancient Empire might be in big trouble. After all, that guy’s a cheater too.”
Boundless Lord: “…”
