99: Chapter 99 The Heroic and Spirited Princess! Ye Qingcheng's Interview!

At the foot of Cangwu Mountain, at the gates of the Hehuan Sect.

A streak of red light tore through the sky and landed steadily in front of the mountain gate.

The light dissipated, revealing a woman wearing crimson soft armor with her hair tied in a high ponytail.

Her facial features were exquisite and bold, with an aura of heroism between her brows rarely seen in ordinary people.

Due to long-term practice of the imperial martial arts Cultivation Technique, her figure was extremely well-proportioned, with long, powerful legs and a lean, toned waist.

Although she was not as voluptuous as Lin Xiaowan, nor as cold and elegant as Xiao Yuhan, she exuded a wild, healthy beauty.

She was none other than Ji Linglong, the Princess of the Fire Cloud Empire, who had just resigned from her title and come alone.

"Whew... finally here."

Ji Linglong wiped the sweat from her forehead. Looking at the imposing mountain gate before her, a flash of shock crossed her eyes.

"Is this the Hehuan Sect that destroyed the Tianshui Holy Land overnight?"

She took a deep breath, straightened her slightly disheveled soft armor, bowed respectfully to the mountain gate, and called out loudly:

"Ji Linglong of the Fire Cloud Empire requests an audience with Sect Master Wang Yang!"

Her voice, infused with Qi, echoed through the valley.

Meanwhile, at the spiritual spring behind the Hehuan Sect.

"Haha! Xiao Wan, where are you running to!"

"Revered Master, you're so mean! Stop tickling me!"

At this moment, Wang Yang, wearing only a pair of large trunks, was playing "Eagle Catches Chick" with Lin Xiaowan and Liu Ruyan by the spiritual spring (the decent kind, probably).

Lin Xiaowan was like a slippery loach, darting back and forth in the water.

Liu Ruyan was gently peeling spiritual fruits for Wang Yang on the side, occasionally getting her clothes wet from the splashing water, which outlined her graceful curves.

Hearing the shout from outside the mountain gate, Wang Yang paused his movements.

"Ji Linglong? Someone from the Fire Cloud Empire?"

Liu Ruyan, who was peeling grapes for Wang Yang, said softly: "Husband, could it be that since we destroyed the Tianshui Holy Land, which effectively saved them, she has come to express her gratitude?"

Wang Yang curled his lips: "The Righteous Path Alliance just issued a crusade order. To dare to come at a time like this, she certainly has courage."

Just then, a voice transmission flew over. It was Ye Qingcheng's voice:

"Husband, rest assured and continue playing with the younger sisters. I will go and take a look."

Outside the mountain gate. Ji Linglong waited for a moment, and saw a beautiful figure drifting down from the mountain.

The newcomer possessed an elegant and noble temperament, with stunning beauty. In particular, that aura of someone in a high position—though restrained, it was still overwhelming—made even a Princess like Ji Linglong feel pressured.

"Are you the former Tianshui... no, the Hehuan Sect's Madam Ye Qingcheng?"

Ji Linglong recognized the person and was even more surprised. Rumor had it that when Ye Qingcheng was a Saintess, she hadn't even reached Core Formation, but now she had reached Golden Core Perfection, far surpassing her!

The mystery and power of the Hehuan Sect were truly well-deserved!

Ye Qingcheng was also sizing up Ji Linglong.

Her beautiful eyes, which had seen countless people, scanned Ji Linglong up and down like a mother-in-law picking a daughter-in-law.

Hmm, decent appearance, bold features.

Although not as stunning as Yuhan and Ling'er, this heroic spirit was on par with Xiao Wan after she took the Beauty Preservation Pill.

Especially this figure, toned and firm from years of martial arts practice; it should be very durable... ahem, very suitable for Cultivation.

If she were to wear clothes in Husband's style, he would definitely like it.

After this "interview," Ye Qingcheng mentally labeled Ji Linglong as "qualified."

Ye Qingcheng withdrew her scrutinizing gaze and revealed a gentle smile:

"Since you have come, let's go up the mountain."

As she spoke, she waved her hand, opening a corner of the mountain protection formation.

Ji Linglong was flattered: "Thank you, Madam Ye."

The two walked one after the other along the mountain path.

On the way, Ji Linglong couldn't help but ask: "Madam Ye, may I ask where Sect Master Wang is? I have an important matter to request of him."

Ye Qingcheng paused slightly, looked back in the direction of the back mountain, and said meaningfully:

"Husband... he is quite busy right now."

"Busy?" Ji Linglong was stunned. "Is he in secluded meditation, or preparing to deal with the enemies from the Righteous Path Alliance?"

"Hehe, both, in a way."

Ye Qingcheng covered her mouth and chuckled, her tone filled with a bit of teasing:

"Husband is at the spiritual spring, personally guiding his two Personal Disciples in their practice."

"The cultivation method of our Hehuan Sect is quite special; it emphasizes... unity of body and mind, and deep communication."

Having said this, Ye Qingcheng stopped walking, looked at Ji Linglong, and said half-jokingly, half-seriously:

"Since you have come, you must have already prepared yourself mentally."

"If you want to join our Hehuan Sect and seek protection, you will inevitably have to, like the other Disciples, engage in this kind of 'intimate' interactive Dual Cultivation with the Sect Master."

"This is the best way to rapidly improve one's cultivation."

"Wh... what?!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Linglong's heroic aura instantly shattered. Her pretty face flushed red to the tips of her ears, and she even stuttered:

"Dual... Dual Cultivation?!"

"And you want me to... do that too?!"

Although she was a member of the royal family, she had been obsessed with martial arts since childhood. While she knew a little about the affairs between men and women, it was limited to theory.

Now that Ye Qingcheng had put it so bluntly, some indescribable images immediately popped into her mind.

"Mis... misunderstanding!"

Ji Linglong waved her hands frantically, sweating from anxiety:

"Madam Ye! You've misunderstood!"

"I... I am not here to join the harem! Nor am I here for that... that Dual Cultivation!"

She took a deep breath, took out a ring emitting a rich, precious glow from her storage ring, presented it with both hands, and said solemnly:

"I am here representing myself, or rather... privately representing the Fire Cloud Empire!"

"This is all the wealth I have accumulated over the years, along with some rare spiritual materials from the national treasury."

"The Righteous Path Alliance has issued a crusade order. My sister is the Empress, and for the sake of hundreds of millions of citizens, she dares not act rashly, and even has to draw a line between us and your Sect."

At this point, a flash of sadness crossed Ji Linglong's eyes, but it immediately became firm again:

"But I know that the Hehuan Sect has shown kindness to me and to the Empire."

"I came this time to present these resources to Sect Master Wang, hoping to lend your Sect a helping hand!"

"At the same time... I also have a little selfish motive."

She raised her head and looked at Ye Qingcheng with burning eyes:

"If the Fire Cloud Empire truly faces a great disaster in the future, or if something happens to my sister... I ask that the Hehuan Sect, out of this friendship, would at least intervene once to protect the royal Bloodline of the Fire Cloud Empire!"

Ye Qingcheng looked at the woman before her, who was blushing furiously but had firm eyes, and her estimation of her rose a few notches.

This girl, while appearing carefree, actually has a delicate mind.

Visiting in her own private capacity, but actually coming to leave a way out for her sister.

She is a good seed who values loyalty and righteousness.

"Giggle..."

Ye Qingcheng suddenly let out a laugh like silver bells and reached out to take the ring.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"Since you are here to deliver gifts, you are a guest."

"Let's go. Later, I will take you to see our... busy Sect Master."

"As for whether you will need to engage in Dual Cultivation in the future..."

Ye Qingcheng leaned into Ji Linglong's ear, her breath fragrant like an orchid:

"That will depend on whether you... can hold yourself back."

(I'm very busy today, the next chapter will be posted late.)