BoW: Martial World c28

~~~~~~Meanwhile~~~~~~

As the Crown Prince Banquet was on the way, people were gathering to enjoy the festivities.

In truth, many of them gathered as they heard rumours that Xiao Tian Long would be visiting.

Many of their nobles have brought their daughters with them, as they learned that the Sword User has a growing interest in the fairer side.

A pair of them were the duo from Seven Profound Valley Martial House.

Bai Jingyun and Murong Zi. The pair of girls had incredible talent. A talent so great that they could even say no to the Emperor.

“Junior sister, I wasn’t expecting to see you here.” The more mature Bai Jingyun began to speak to Murong Zi. The girl just dodged some annoying Young Masters of some generals.

“The same can be said to you, sister Jingyun.” Murong Zi smiled back as she didnt expect the older beauty to be here.

“Well, I want to see if Xiao Tian Long would appear here.” Bai Jingyun said with an unreadable smile.

She was here for a reason. She learned that the greatest Genius the Sky Fortune Kingdom has seen is interested in girls.

Well, all the boys are, but he is a bit different. She has seen Lin Fengyuan, who is just an average talent, gain his affection, and her cultivation has improved considerably.

The older of the pair has concluded that the girls he claimed for himself experience a leap in cultivation.

All she could think of was his talent for Inscription and pills, and she wondered if she could join that group.

She would then escape from her fate of becoming a cultivation cauldron for the Acacia disciple she is engaged to.

Becoming a cultivation resource is something she doesn’t want… at all!

“Hmph!” Murong Zi huffed. “ To think that that animal wants more! He already has Qin Xingxuan, yet he takes others!” the girl exclaimed.

“Is it? You do want to see yourself~~~” the more mature beauty teased her. It was clear that Murong Zi was interested. There are very few who are not. Bai Jingyun saw how every single girl at this banquet was constantly looking at the main doors. They are waiting for Xiao Tian Long to arrive.

They all want a piece of him. Murong Zi is no different. While she is a proud woman, she wants to reach Houtian, maybe even Xiantian, to join Seven Profound Valleys, and to become a legend among her people of Sky Fortune. 

Most importantly, to remain young and beautiful for as long as possible.

“Don’t tease me, big sister Jingyun!” Murong Zi looked away, not showing her face. She heard how Lin Fengyuan got the attention of Xiao Tian Long. Her brother already told everyone that she was with him.

Ling Wu is already getting more face from fellow Martial artists.

“ANNOUNCING!!!”

The large doors opened, and Bai Jingyun and Murong Zi looked at who arrived. The announcer introduced the new arrivals.

The pair of girls grimaced for a second. Xiao Tian Long arrived with girls in both of his hands. Qin Xingxuan and Lin Fengyuan were with him.

‘Well, this complicates things, but at the same time gives me an opportunity.’ Internally, she smiled. If he is truly the one who could help her avoid her fate, then she needs to be sure he is the right person.

She doesn’t want to jump from a wolf to a bear.

“Is that… Wang girl?” Murong Zi looked. She saw Wang Yuhan dashing over and jumping into Xiao Tian Long’s hands.

“Of course she is with him…” The younger girl clicked her tongue.

“What you want is all of his attention, but you don’t want to work for it?” Bai Jingyun joked. She was amused by her junior sister. She wants everything but no work. True talents like Xiao Tian Long are drowning in female attention.

If she wants his eyes on her, then she needs to work.

“Hmph! We shall see!” 

After the initial arrival of Xiao Tian Long, things have calmed down somewhat.

But the three girls around Xiao Tian Long made it hard for other females to approach.

However, after initially speaking with the Crown Prince, Bai Jingyun wanted this. The group was left to their devices. The Bai girl saw how he was treating his girls.

Qin Xingxuan would sit on his lap, and they would flirt. He would do similar things with the other two girls, from feeding each other…

It was far more romantic than what she used to see in her family... Such behaviour is seen as weakness by many martial artists and nobles in general.

But… It's something females long for. That is why this guy swept away most of the females in this Hall. They all have similar longing looks.

Bai Jingyun saw that even her little sister Zi is looking like that! 

‘Yet, she is hiding under her pride.’ The Bai girl shook her head as she began to walk towards the group.

“Big sister, what are you doing!?” Murong Zi panicked as she saw her older sister figure lose her mind and just walk towards Xiao Tian Long’s group!

‘What is she doing!?’ The girl panicked as she rushed after, but much slower… at snail speed!

“Apprentice brother Long, it’s an honour to meet you in person.” Bai Jingyun got the attention of Xiao Tian Long. The sword user was holding Lin Fengyuan in his hands. The girl was with him, while the other two were with their family members. It was a perfect opportunity to speak with him.

“I am Bai Jingyun, ranked 26 in the rankings.” The girl introduced herself with a smile. Xiao Tian Long looked surprised for a second. He didn’t expect anyone to approach. As girls around here are proud…

Well, he is considerably proud. If he pays attention to one, they won’t approach recklessly. They are afraid of being ignored.

“It’s nice to meet you, Apprentice Sister Bai.” He replied, as the girl in his lap looked a bit annoyed that there were some who approached him anyway! She needs to ramp up the game!

“I'd like to speak with you once you're back in Martial House. Could I have your communication talisman inscription?” she asked him with a beautiful smile.

At that moment, he felt like he was in school, and one of the school beauties was asking him out.

Such a thing was crazy!

“...Sure…” He fished his talisman out and offered it to her. The girl swiftly copied the inscription and then returned his talisman.

“Many thanks. I will contact you later. See you soon~~~.” With that said, she quickly left as Lin Fengyuan, in his hands, looked annoyed. Sadly, to Bai Jingyun, the girl was quite weak.

If it were Qin Xingxuan… it would be a different thing.

With that thought in mind, the girl turned around and walked away.

“Big sis! What in Heaven did you do!?” Murong Zi was shocked to see that transpire. What she saw was pure boldness!

“Get in contact with Xiao Tian Long,” the girl replied to her little sister figure. 

“I saw that! But what about that Lin Girl? She looked annoyed.” Murong Zi saw how Lin Fengyuan looked at Bai Jingyun. 

“It's fine. He is already taking care of it, " she replied to Murong Zi. The pair looked back and saw Xiao Tian Long cuddling the Lin girl and whispering something to her.

“Besides, after this, no one would approach him again.” Sure enough Qin Xingxuan and Wang Yuhan went back to him.

They were ‘regrouping’ to protect him from useless harpies.

~~~~~~Later, Same Night~~~~~~

After the banquet, Xiao Tian Long and his girls were at the Crown Prince’s Palace.

“Junior Brother Tian Long. I would like to talk to you about the upcoming transition of the throne of the Sky Fortune Kingdom.

My Royal Father is getting weaker by the day. I wish to have your support as the next Emperor of Sky Fortune Kingdom.” Yang Lin explained. Next to him was his Master Miyu. Though Xiao Tian Long’s girls were at the back. Discussing things.

Wang Yuhan finally had chance to speak with his other females and understand the rules of his harem.

“I understand enough, your brother contacted me as well.” Xiao Tian Long replied, making Yang Lin somewhat distraught. 

“The question is, do you want the throne? Or is it something your father left for you? Because Sky Fortune Kingdom deserve a great and competent ruler.”

“Yang Lin is a great candidate for the throne. Little Brother Long.” Mister Miyu chipped in, the old man protecting his disciple.

“I don’t doubt that he is compassionate and kind, but Sky Fortune Kingdom doesn’t need that.

It's a Kingdom that is ruled by strength. Someone with an iron fist should rule it.” Xiao Tian Long wants the next Emperor to have a backbone and not rely on minions.

“Are you suggesting that Yang Zhan should take the throne?” Mister Miyu said with a frown. “He is a ruthless and merciless killer. He wouldn’t even blink in front of slaughter.” 

“Indeed, it's what Emperor needs. However, I want to know if he is capable of the opposite. 

To be a Ruler, one needs to be angrier than most, kinder than most, and more magnanimous than most people. Such a ruler has to inspire people to follow.

And most of all, a ruler has to be strong in mind and body.” Xiao Tian Long explained. Making the Disciple and Master duo speechless. They didn’t expect that the sword user in front of them would be like that! From the looks of it, he studied a lot on this subject.

“I-I see…”

“I am willing to get behind you, Prince Yang Lin, but you need to prove yourself worthy of the throne. Because so far, the Cloud Prince is at the front.” The Outworlder said with a sigh.

“I am willing to help you cultivate as well.” 

Then he stood up and paced a bit.

“However, if I can determine whether Yang Zhan is capable of decency, then I could ask him to let you continue to live as a Duke.” 

Yang Lin perked up hearing that. Even Mister Miyu reacted similarly.

“I could use my status. As a counter and keep him in place.

But like I said, I need to see his character,” Xiao Tian Long pondered. He truly loves trolling. He could make Yang Zhan the Emperor and Yang Lin the Duke.

However, knowing Yang Zhan, he would want to erase all the opposition.

That is where he would place arrays and other stuff around Yang Lin’s place… keeping the new Emperor in perpetual fear for his power.

Sadistic… but it’s a perfect plan to mess with such a lunatic.

“This Prince never wanted the throne. If you could reason with my younger brother, then I would agree to become a Duke and spend my days in peace,” Yang Lin said in a hopeful tone.

“Don’t worry, if he accepts and goes against his word later, I could prepare things for him that he could not even dream of.

One of them is an array around your Manor. Unlike his supporters, who only have brute strength, I know a thing or two about defence and some flavour of mysticism.” Xiao Tian Long showed a smirk, hinting at something devious he could come up with.

Yang Lin slightly smiled. This would be for the best! However, so far, it's just a dream.

“In that case, I will wait for your return with news.” 

The Sword User nodded back at him. He then looked at his trio of girls in the distance, talking about girl things.

It weird seeing Wang Yuhan not competing with Qin Xingxuan. It would seem that after consuming that potent pill, her cultivation stabilised at the middle of Viscera Training.

Impressive for a single pill.

“Alright, time for us to return to the Seven Profound Valley Martial House.” He interrupted the trio. Wang Yuhan stood up and walked over to him.

“You should visit me at some point,~~~" she pouted at him before kissing him on the lips and walking away. The girl started to think that she should join the Seven Profound Valley Martial House just to be close to her man.

“Don’t worry, I will visit you soon.” 

She turned around when she heard that. There was a smile on her lips.