107: Master Yunxiao, you are really good at judging people.

Imperial Study.

"Reporting to His Majesty, Minister Changsun and Prime Minister Wei have met with Xie Weilou."

The Grand Supervisor of Incense respectfully reported to the Xia Emperor.

"What did they say?"

The Xia Emperor asked calmly.

The Grand Supervisor of Incense said, "Minister Changsun invited Xie Weilou to attend His birthday banquet..."

The Xia Emperor smiled faintly and said, "The second prince is close to the Ministry of Works. Now that Minister Changsun has extended an invitation, it's likely the second prince's doing. This is good."

The Grand Supervisor of Incense said, "But Xie Weilou is close to the First Prince, and now he has some connection with the Third Princess..."

"That just makes it more lively."

The Xia Emperor said casually.

He then asked, "What did Xie Weilou say to Prime Minister Wei?"

The Grand Supervisor of Incense said with a strange expression, "Xie Weilou called Prime Minister Wei a great treacherous minister, and Prime Minister Wei did not get angry."

"A great treacherous minister? Hahaha! Well said! That old fellow Prime Minister Wei, full of wicked schemes, what else could he be but a great treacherous minister?"

The Xia Emperor laughed loudly, in a very good mood.

The first king of all time, and the greatest treacherous minister—such a combination is perfect!

If there was a first king of all time and then a first prime minister of all time, that wouldn't do. There can't be two 'firsts of all time,' otherwise it makes people uneasy!

The Grand Supervisor of Incense also smiled wryly. He then said, "The things the First Princess and Third Princess did this time were good. What does Your Majesty plan to do?"

"Reward them! Don't they want certain things? Then give them to them! If they want to compete, give them the opportunity. I want to see who can make it to the end."

The Xia Emperor smiled indifferently.

Competition?

He himself rose step by step through competition, eventually sitting on this throne. His children cannot escape this fate.

Born into the Imperial family, if one doesn't strive, that's foolish. Since that's the case, let them compete.

If he truly steps into the Divine Court Realm, then his future aspirations will be greater. This position as the Emperor of Great Xia will only become a restraint, and he will have to pass it on sooner or later.

"Understood!"

The Grand Supervisor of Incense bowed respectfully.

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Third Princess's Residence.

"Greetings, Princess."

All the maids and guards respectfully bowed to Yan Ruyi, secretly glancing at Xie Weilou. A hint of surprise appeared in their eyes: Why was he here?

Xie Weilou glanced at these people and said proudly, "Don't look. I'm not your Princess's consort. I'm the man she'll never get!"

Slap!

Yan Ruyi slapped Xie Weilou's arm. She glared and said, "No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!"

"Hitting is affection, scolding is love. The more you hit, the less love there is. Hit me all you want, I can't possibly love you."

Xie Weilou said indifferently.

Yan Ruyi was speechless. She immediately pulled Xie Weilou and quickly walked towards a certain direction.

Inside a pavilion.

"Master Yunxiao, I'd like to ask you for some books."

Yan Ruyi stood in the courtyard and spoke towards the pavilion.

Creak!

The pavilion door opened, and a soft voice sounded from within: "What books do you want?"

"About Restriction."

Yan Ruyi said directly.

Whoosh!

From within the pavilion, a thick ancient book instantly flew out.

"This is the Compendium of Restriction. One book is enough. Princess, please take it."

The voice inside the pavilion continued to sound.

"Thank you."

Yan Ruyi took the book and handed it to Xie Weilou: "Here you go!"

Xie Weilou took the book and looked at the pavilion, saying, "This Master Yunxiao must be a beauty. Could you come out for a moment? This Young Master needs to see beauties every day, just for my physical and mental pleasure!"

"Too lazy to see you, just a good-for-nothing fop."

The originally soft voice instantly gained a hint of coldness.

"Only ugly people don't want to show their faces. You're probably also a woman wearing a mask. Farewell!"

Xie Weilou put the book into his sleeve, turned around, and left directly.

"This guy... he's really bold!"

Yan Ruyi looked at Xie Weilou's retreating figure with a somewhat strange expression.

A mysterious woman dressed in a star-blue robe and wearing a star mask walked out. She said indifferently, "He's a good judge of character!"

"Greetings, Master Yunxiao."

Yan Ruyi respectfully bowed to the woman.

Luo Yunxiao, the First Restriction Master of Tianqi, a Dragon Transformation Realm expert, and terrifyingly powerful.

Luo Yunxiao looked at Yan Ruyi and shook her head: "Born into the Imperial family, not striving or contending, is fine for a short time, but over time, it will inevitably arouse suspicion."

Yan Ruyi smiled and said, "That's why I brought Xie Weilou here. Next, I'll spread the news that I want to win over Xie Weilou. Wouldn't that be starting to contend?"

Luo Yunxiao stared at Yan Ruyi: "You're always clever, but sometimes you might misjudge people."

Yan Ruyi smiled faintly: "Perhaps! But if you don't get close, how can you know what kind of person someone is? Just like Master Yunxiao, always wearing a mask, no one has ever seen your true face, so..."

"Hehe! Do you also think I'm ugly?"

Luo Yunxiao smiled indifferently, her smile a little gloomy. The surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, and many trees withered.

"Suddenly remembered I wasn't full just now. I'll go eat a bit more."

Yan Ruyi quickly left.

"Hehe! Little girl, so cute, I really want to pinch her to death."

Luo Yunxiao chuckled.

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On the street.

Xie Weilou had his hands in his sleeves, his face slumped, his eyes full of depression.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Qinghuang walked over, holding an oiled paper umbrella.

Xie Weilou said despondently, "Just now... I just went to White Jade Capital... and was disliked."

"Oh?"

Lin Qinghuang looked at Xie Weilou in surprise.

He just left the Imperial Palace not long ago, and he ran to White Jade Capital? And he came out so quickly?

Lin Qinghuang seemed to have thought of something, and a hint of disgust appeared in her eyes.

Xie Weilou noticed Lin Qinghuang's gaze. He said bitterly, "Yes! They looked at me with that same look, saying my body wasn't good, telling me to get some tonics... sigh! If the spring breeze pities flowers, may it grant me youth again?"

Lin Qinghuang's mouth twitched. She glared at Xie Weilou and said, "You're getting more and more outrageous!"

She casually took out a scroll and an ancient book and handed them to Xie Weilou: "Here's a movement technique and a sword scripture for you."

Xie Weilou yawned: "Why give them to me? I don't understand cultivation."

"Hehe!"

Lin Qinghuang put the items away. This guy looked down on them!

Xie Weilou asked in a low voice, "Is there any information about the power behind the Tianyin Hall?"

Lin Qinghuang said, "According to the Pacification Envoy, this matter involves the Nine Heavens Tower, which is an extremely mysterious power. Experts have already arrived in Tianqi City, at least at the Mystic Form Realm, and there might even be more terrifying existences. We should already be targeted by them, and they'll probably make a move soon."

When the Tianyin Hall was destroyed, they were present. The power behind the Tianyin Hall is the Nine Heavens Tower. The Nine Heavens Tower will investigate this matter, and they will definitely start with them.

Although this is Tianqi City, one must not underestimate the audacity and methods of a mysterious power. All kinds of possibilities can occur, so they must be prepared.

Xie Weilou pondered for a moment, then asked, "Do you know about the Eight Wildernesses Chess Game?"

Lin Qinghuang nodded gently: "I know! This chess game was accidentally obtained by the Eastern Zhou National Master. She tried every possible way but couldn't solve it. State Preceptor Li Guanqi came to Great Xia this time precisely to find someone to solve this game."

"Does the Eastern Zhou National Master really want to solve this chess game?"

Xie Weilou was a little surprised.

"No mistake! It's said that because of this chess game, she seems to have symptoms of falling into depravity."

Lin Qinghuang said in a deep voice.

It's not impossible to try to solve a chess game but ultimately get trapped within it and develop a demonic obsession.

"That's interesting then. I'll come to your place for a drink tonight."

Xie Weilou smiled faintly.

Lin Qinghuang's eyes narrowed: "Are you confident?"

"At that time, we can first meet State Preceptor Li Guanqi. Perhaps there will be an unexpected surprise."

A glint flashed in Xie Weilou's eyes.