93: Chapter 93 Entering the Princess's Residence

The Ninth Princess's gaze was cold, revealing a hint of unkindness.

Xiang Tian calculated rapidly in his heart.

This Ninth Princess was stunningly beautiful; working in her Princess Mansion wouldn't be a loss for him in any case.

"Since Your Highness the Princess has invited me repeatedly, how could I refuse!"

He cupped his fists towards the Ninth Princess and bowed slightly.

"Very good, you have made a wise decision." A smile instantly bloomed on the Ninth Princess's face.

This smile was clear, beautiful, and bright.

It caused Xiang Tian to be slightly stunned.

As expected of a princess, such beauty was truly breathtaking.

"Don't just stand there staring. Once you enter the Princess Mansion, you will be able to see me every day." The Ninth Princess's tone was calm.

She did not mind his gaze at all.

Under heaven, who would dare to harbor improper thoughts towards a princess?

"Ninth Princess, do you really intend to let him enter the mansion?" Shangguan Feiyan, standing to the side, had her brows tightly locked.

She and Xiang Tian had long-standing grievances; meeting every day in the future, wouldn't it be awkward everywhere?

"Feiyan, since you are a retainer of my Princess Mansion, you should distinguish between public and private matters. Do not bring private grudges into the mansion." The Ninth Princess turned to look at her.

She disliked internal strife among her subordinates the most.

Although Shangguan Feiyan's talent was not top-tier, she was, after all, a woman.

The private talks and intimate matters among women in the mansion were things men could not replace; her role was irreplaceable.

"Yes! Your Highness!" Shangguan Feiyan immediately restrained her emotions.

She cupped her fists and bowed.

"You and I have been best friends for many years, no need for such formalities." The Ninth Princess stepped forward and took her hand.

Her tone softened, "Alright, let's return to the mansion first."

After saying this.

The Ninth Princess turned and led the way first.

Xiang Tian followed obediently behind, not daring to overstep in the slightest.

The onlookers around, seeing this, cupped their fists and bowed in unison.

They shouted in unison: "Respectfully sending off Your Highness!"

The figures of the three gradually drifted away, disappearing from everyone's sight.

"I didn't expect this Xiang Tian to be favored by the Ninth Princess!"

"Now, if the Shangguan Family wants to Move against him, they will have to weigh it carefully!"

"I don't think so. Even without the Ninth Princess, this Xiang Tian is by no means an easy person to deal with. Perhaps he is a hidden Genius Disciple of the Xiang Family."

"That makes sense! If he weren't gifted, how could he fight across ranks without falling behind?"

"It seems the Shangguan Family will have to swallow their pride this time."

"That's not necessarily true! Have you forgotten? Shangguan Feiyan's cousin is the Second Prince. Tell me, between the Second Prince and the Ninth Princess, who is stronger?"

"..."

Once these words were spoken.

The crowd looked at each other and fell into silence.

In the end, this matter involved royal struggles.

A moment later.

The crowd dispersed, and the discussion gradually died down.

...

On the other side.

Xiang Tian followed behind the Ninth Princess, and seeing they were about to arrive at the Ninth Princess Mansion.

He suddenly started muttering in his heart: "Hmm? That woman Ouyang Yunyan, she should have gone back already, right?"

"You actually know Ouyang Yunyan?" The Ninth Princess turned around upon hearing this.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "I also think highly of her. I have invited her to join the mansion several times, but she declined each time. It is truly a pity."

"Is Ouyang Yunyan very strong?" Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow.

In his opinion, that woman's cultivation was nothing special.

He hadn't seen any outstanding qualities.

"Ouyang Yunyan's potential is among the best in the entire Imperial City." The Ninth Princess explained slowly.

She had long understood the Disciples of the major families in the Imperial City.

"Oh? Is she that formidable? Then compared to Ouyang Miaomiao, who is higher and who is lower?" Xiang Tian hurriedly asked.

"Ouyang Miaomiao... that is hard to say." The Ninth Princess shook her head.

"She is older than me, yet her cultivation is still stuck at the Middle Stage of the Martial King Realm. However, her combat ability is extremely strong, and she can always fight across ranks."

"I see." Xiang Tian nodded.

The three chatted as they walked and soon arrived at the main gate of the Princess Mansion.

Xiang Tian looked up.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "This mansion gate is even more imposing than the Ouyang Family's!"

"That is only natural." Shangguan Feiyan said with a haughty expression.

"The Princess represents the face of the royal Family; ordinary families naturally cannot compare."

Xiang Tian was speechless inwardly; wasn't she also from a major Family?

"Follow me inside and meet the others in the mansion." After saying this, the Ninth Princess stepped into the mansion first.

The guards, seeing it was the Princess, only slightly cupped their fists and bowed.

The three walked around inside the mansion.

Eventually entering a vast open field.

Several fighting rings were set up in the center of the field.

Some young people were sparring on them.

Their Move was sharp, and they were evenly matched.

"You all stop for a moment." The Ninth Princess parted her red lips lightly.

Her voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Hearing this, everyone on the platforms.

Immediately retracted their Move, stopped, and turned to look at her in unison.

They cupped their fists and bowed: "Greetings, Your Highness!"

"I have said, there is no need for such grand formalities with me." The Ninth Princess waved her hand.

She then stepped aside to reveal Xiang Tian behind her, "Let me introduce a newcomer to you all."

But at this moment, Xiang Tian was a bit stunned.

Among the crowd, there was actually someone he knew!

It was Jin Yuan, who had joined forces with him to kill Senior Brother Liu Jian and practiced the "Sunflower Manual," comparable to the Invincible East of the other world.

Jin Yuan also saw Xiang Tian and raised his eyebrows slightly.

His eyes actually revealed a hint of joy.

Xiang Tian muttered in his heart: What is going on here?

"His name is Xiang Tian. You all can get familiar with each other." The Ninth Princess said from the side.

Everyone's gaze fell uniformly on Xiang Tian.

"Xiang Yuan, is this someone from your Xiang Family?" A young man with an afro hairstyle was the first to ask.

"No." The white-robed Xiang Yuan shook his head.

His gaze also fell on Xiang Tian.

"Hello! My name is Qin Batian!" The afro-haired young man walked quickly to Xiang Tian.

He greeted him enthusiastically.

"Hello!" Xiang Tian smiled politely and nodded in response.

"Hello, my name is Xiang Yuan." Xiang Yuan also walked over.

His tone carried a hint of probing, "Are you from a branch of the Xiang Family?"

"You could say that!" Xiang Tian said vaguely.

"What do you mean 'could say that'? Either you are, or you aren't." Xiang Yuan frowned.

He was not very satisfied with this answer.

"Our branch was abandoned by the main branch of the Xiang Family long ago." Xiang Tian said slowly.

His tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Xiang Yuan was stunned upon hearing this.

To be favored by the Ninth Princess and summoned into the mansion, his talent must be extraordinary.

How could the main branch of the Xiang Family abandon such a talent?

There must be some secret hidden within this.

He couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he stopped asking.

He silently retreated to the side, making room for others.

Another young man walked over, wearing red robes.

His temperament was passionate: "Hello, my name is Chen Yan."

"Hello." Xiang Tian nodded in response.

Immediately after, Jin Yuan walked over.

His tone was eager: "Xiang Tian, I really didn't expect that we would meet here in our lifetime. It seems you and I have quite a deep affinity!"

Saying this, he was about to step forward to hug Xiang Tian.

Xiang Tian was shocked in his heart.

He flashed his body and dodged immediately.

Jin Yuan's enthusiasm was truly a bit overwhelming.

"Hehe, Xiang Tian, you aren't being very friendly." Jin Yuan stamped his feet lightly.

His posture was coy, "We fought side by side, sharing life and death, after all."

Seeing him like this, Xiang Tian felt his hair stand on end.

Goosebumps rose all over his body.

"Brother Jin, let us talk later." Xiang Tian hurriedly shifted his gaze.

He looked at a young man walking towards him.

The man had an elegant temperament.

He was wearing flowing green robes and was shaking a folding fan in his hand.

He looked handsome, truly a dashing Young Master.

"Hello, I am Ouyang Yuanshan." The man spoke, his voice gentle.

Xiang Tian's heart stirred, Ouyang Yuanshan?

Could he be from the Ouyang Family?

"Hello!" He nodded in response.

"I have heard that Young Master Xiang dazzled everyone in the Secret Realm previously; it is admirable." Ouyang Yuanshan said slowly.

He shook his folding fan lightly, his gaze gentle.

"So, Your Excellency is indeed from the Ouyang Family?" Xiang Tian's guess was confirmed.

He couldn't help but be slightly stunned.