27: Chapter 27: Became the Prince Consort

Who exactly did the "external aid" on this record refer to?

Xiang Tian was filled with doubt, yet he did not dare to relax in the slightest.

Xiahou Yun absolutely must not return to the Sect so easily.

If there really was external aid helping them, wouldn't they become like turtles in a jar upon returning?

"What's the matter? Master!"

"I must hurry back to notify Xiaoyun and tell her to stay away from the Haotian Sect!"

Just as he was about to turn and leave, the lake surface suddenly splashed, and a large fish with shimmering silver scales leapt out of the water, opening its mouth to speak in human language: "Human, don't you leave!"

"Hmm? What do you want with me?" Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow, scrutinizing this fish that possessed human-like intelligence.

"I want you to be my husband."

"Are you alright! We absolutely cannot..." Xiang Tian had intended to refuse flatly; what kind of logic was there in marrying a fish? But the words, once on the tip of his tongue, were forced back.

Suddenly, a silver light flashed, and the large fish's form abruptly transformed into an incomparably beautiful woman.

She possessed a beauty that could topple kingdoms, similar to Xiahou Yun, but added a touch of soul-stirring seductiveness, completely different from Xiahou Yun's cold and ethereal temperament.

Who among ordinary men could resist such allure?

"Hello, I am called The Fish Fairy." The woman moved with light, lotus-like steps, floating to Xiang Tian's side, and naturally hooked her arm through his. The slight coolness of her fingertips intertwined with the faint fragrance on her body, making it hard to resist.

Xiang Tian suppressed the palpitations in his heart and asked in a deep voice: "Why do you want to find me?"

"Because you are very kind to your pet." The Fish Fairy blinked her watery, shimmering eyes.

"Is that all?" Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself: Is this woman trying to trick me to the bottom of the lake to eat me? Could there be an ambush down there?

"What else!" The Fish Fairy feigned annoyance and took a round, plump pearl from her sleeve, its luster radiant. "This is my healing pearl, and its effects are extraordinary. If you are willing to marry me, never mind the pearl, the entire underwater palace will be yours."

"This... there is a kingdom down here?" Xiang Tian was startled.

"Yes!" The Fish Fairy nodded heavily and handed over a palm-sized, completely white bead. "This is the water-calming bead. By holding it, you can walk as easily on flat ground in the water as you do on land, without needing to worry about holding your breath."

Xiang Tian did not stand on ceremony and reached out to take the water-calming bead.

"Does this mean you agree to come with me to get married?" A look of joy flashed in The Fish Fairy's eyes.

"Yes. Baiyu, come back!" Xiang Tian put the pet on his shoulder into the System space.

As soon as he finished speaking, The Fish Fairy pulled him and leaped, plunging into the lake with a "splash."

Diving underwater, Xiang Tian was indeed able to move as freely as he was on land, as the water-calming bead blocked the resistance of the lake water.

The Fish Fairy led him through one deep underwater cave entrance after another.

Until they passed through the final stone gate, when the view suddenly opened up.

A massive palace appeared, magnificent and dazzlingly brilliant.

This palace was actually forged from pure gold.

Stepping into the palace, it was no different from land; not only could one breathe normally, but the Spiritual Qi was also several times richer than in the outside world.

"Seventh Sister, is this the Prince Consort you found?" A voice came.

A woman who resembled The Fish Fairy, dressed in a brocade skirt, walked over gracefully with a voluptuous figure.

"Fourth Sister, now that I have a Prince Consort, I have a share in the competition for the throne." The Fish Fairy snorted coldly and shielded Xiang Tian.

"Oh? Is this Prince Consort of yours capable?" The Fourth Princess raised an eyebrow, her gaze sweeping over Xiang Tian's slender frame.

"Fourth Sister, have you forgotten? The competition between Prince Consorts is naturally based on comparing potential within the same Realm."

"Is that so?" The Fourth Princess curled her lips and clapped her hands. "Take a look at the Prince Consort I have chosen."

Following that, a burly man over two meters tall stepped forward.

"Pleasure to meet you." Xiang Tian cupped his hands in greeting, his expression calm.

"Kid, with such a scrawny build, can you manage?" The Fourth Prince Consort looked at Xiang Tian and raised an eyebrow.

"Big guy, you're so clumsy, be careful not to crush the Fourth Princess." Xiang Tian retorted without showing weakness.

"Sharp-tongued!" The Fourth Prince Consort's eyes widened in anger, and he was about to lash out.

A dignified voice suddenly came: "What are you all arguing about? Whether you are strong or not, you will know after the competition later!"

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw a woman dressed in magnificent palace attire, with an elegant and noble temperament, walking over.

"Eldest Sister!" The Fish Fairy and the Fourth Princess hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

"Seventh Sister, since you have also found a Dao Companion, come with me to prepare for the competition." The Eldest Princess spoke indifferently, her gaze lingering on Xiang Tian for a moment without asking further questions.

"Yes, Eldest Sister!"

"Come, I will take you to my palace." The Fish Fairy pulled Xiang Tian away.

A moment later, they walked into a relatively small but exquisite side palace.

The furnishings inside the hall were elegant, and the tables and chairs were all carved from deep-sea coral.

"This is my palace. As long as I can become the Queen, I will definitely reward you well!"

"Then I shall wait and see." Xiang Tian was not at all polite and lay directly on the large bed in the center of the hall.

This bed was actually made from a giant clam shell, lined with soft seaweed velvet, and felt warm and comfortable to the touch.

"You..." The Fish Fairy had intended to tell him to get down, but swallowed the words, her cheeks slightly flushed. "Forget it. Anyway, since you will be my Prince Consort in the future, we will have to sleep together sooner or later."

Xiang Tian patted the empty space beside him and smiled: "The Fish Fairy, since you are to be my Dao Companion, why don't we try it out first? Let's get used to each other."

"I..." The Fish Fairy hesitated. The two had known each other for less than an hour; such intimacy was truly too rushed.

But she could not resist Xiang Tian's meaningful gaze and eventually lay over with a blushing face, her body stiff and not daring to move.

"You... what are you trying to do to me?" Feeling Xiang Tian's movements, The Fish Fairy trembled all over in fright.

"Nothing, I just want to measure your figure and give you a dress." As Xiang Tian said this, a water-blue gauze dress suddenly appeared in his hand.

"This dress... it's so beautiful!" A look of amazement flashed in The Fish Fairy's eyes.

"Do you want me to help you put it on?" Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow.

"That wouldn't be very appropriate..." The Fish Fairy's cheeks turned even redder, but she did not directly refuse.

"There is nothing inappropriate about it; hurry up."

Under Xiang Tian's urging, The Fish Fairy half-heartedly complied, removing her outer garments and leaving only a pink bodice, her skin white as snow.

"Don't touch me randomly!" Feeling the touch of Xiang Tian's fingertips, The Fish Fairy's body instantly flushed red.

This coy and seductive appearance made Xiang Tian's heart itch unbearably, but unfortunately, the competition was imminent, and there was no time for more intimacy.

The Fish Fairy quickly changed into the gauze dress, the water-blue fabric making her temperament appear even more lively.

"Not bad, this color suits you perfectly." Xiang Tian said, and "smacked" a kiss on her cheek.

Just at this moment, a maid's voice came from outside: "Seventh Princess, the competition has begun. The Eldest Princess requests that you proceed to the arena immediately."

"I know." The Fish Fairy straightened her skirt and urged, "Let's go quickly, don't be late."

Xiang Tian followed The Fish Fairy out of the side palace and headed straight for the arena in the center of the palace.

The arena was already bustling with noise, and on the central platform, six men were lined up in a row; they were the First Prince Consort to the Sixth Prince Consort. They were all burly and broad-shouldered.

The audience seats were filled with discussions.

"Who do you guess will win this time?"

"It's hard to say. This time the competition is about talent and potential, and it doesn't have much to do with current strength."

"Oh? How so?"

"It's simple. During the competition, the lowest cultivation level will be the standard; those with higher cultivation levels must suppress their Realm, purely competing on potential!"

"So that's how it is!"

Just at this moment, The Fish Fairy pulled Xiang Tian and walked over quickly.

The audience seats immediately erupted in an uproar: "Hmm? Why has the Seventh Princess come to participate as well?"

"Is the one she is holding on to the Seventh Prince Consort?"

"This Seventh Prince Consort is too thin!"

"Exactly, compared to the other Prince Consorts, he looks just like a bean sprout!"

Xiang Tian swept a glance over the audience, seeing that most were monsters with fish heads and human bodies, looking quite strange, which made him somewhat uncomfortable.

"Quiet!" At this moment, the Eldest Princess's voice spread throughout the arena, and the arena instantly became silent.

"The rules of the competition are very simple: being knocked off the platform or voluntarily conceding means elimination. Originally, it was one-on-one combat, but now that seven Prince Consorts are participating, one person will have a bye in the first round."

She paused, then continued, "Participants, come forward to draw lots; the subsequent matters will be presided over by Prime Minister Turtle."

As soon as she finished speaking, an old man with white hair and beard, carrying a heavy turtle shell on his back, walked slowly onto the platform; it was Prime Minister Turtle.