The crisis at Tianchi Holy Land was resolved, and cheers erupted. The gratitude towards the Prince echoed throughout the entire holy land!
"Spread the word, tomorrow, Tianchi Holy Land will host a banquet to thank the Prince!" Su Yun's hearty laughter resounded at the mountain gate, making him seem much younger.
Su Xuení looked at Lin Qi'an with undisguised admiration in her eyes. Amidst the overwhelming praise, Lin Qi'an did not get carried away. He had not forgotten the presence of the Son of Luck.
"Aunt You, go find Ling Tian's whereabouts. He should still be nearby. Find him but do not engage and report any situation to me."
"As you command!" With Aunt You's strength, finding someone was not difficult at all.
"Damn it, why is he in the spotlight? Damn it!" Ling Tian, hiding in the shadows, gritted his teeth. In the previous battle, he had forcibly triggered the Nine Yang Divine Flame, causing Ling Yu's soul to be damaged and his vitality to be severely depleted. Despite his efforts, he ended up paving the way for someone else's success.
How could he endure this?
"Ling Tian, since you call me Master, listen to my advice. Leave this place and do not provoke that Prince again. If you endure and cultivate in seclusion, your future achievements may not be less than his. But for now, you cannot compare."
The sword's spirit, Ling Yu, advised earnestly. When the Prince used his divine power earlier, even the Nine Suns Divine Sword, a sacred weapon, almost flew out. Ling Yu was in awe and yearned to be used by him.
Honest advice is hard to hear.
"I will leave... but I must take Xuení with me. I cannot watch her jump into the fire pit! She will understand my good intentions!" Ling Yu sighed deeply. She was too weak to speak further. Neither of them noticed the eyes watching them from the void.
"A sacred weapon, a sword spirit... interesting. No wonder the Prince had me watch him."
The next night, Tianchi Holy Land was brightly lit, and a grand banquet was held. The hall was filled with dishes of chicken, duck, fish, and cups of jade-like wine.
Attendees included not only people from the Holy Land but also sects from the surrounding areas who came to see the Prince. They wanted to see his true face and, if possible, align themselves with him.
When Lin Qi'an arrived at the banquet, everyone stood up.
"Welcome, Prince!"
"Thanks to the Prince's great kindness, from now on, Tianchi Holy Land will follow the Prince and Beiyang!"
"Tianyan Sect pays respects to the Prince. It is my honor to meet you today!"
"Bring the Tianshan Snow Lotus from Huaming Palace to the Prince!"
"This Rejuvenation Pill is a small gift with beauty-preserving effects. I hope the Prince will accept it!"
For a moment, Lin Qi'an was the center of attention. A beautiful woman in a moon-white dress stood beside him, pouring wine and peeling grapes.
She did not feel the slightest bit inferior due to her maid status, instead, she was graceful and charming, with a bright and moving smile on her beautiful face. The other women present were all envious. To hold onto such a powerful figure like the Prince meant a worry-free future, and the entire holy land would prosper.
Unfortunately, their beauty could not compare to the Saintess of Tianchi.
After the banquet, Su Xuení helped Lin Qi'an back to his sleeping quarters to rest. Helping him undress, washing his feet, and making tea were no longer difficult tasks for her, and she had no psychological burden.
Initially, she approached with the intent of coveting the Prince's body, but later she realized that the Prince truly cared for her. How could she not reciprocate sincerely? In the future, perhaps she could move the Prince and become his official wife.
"Prince, please rest well. Xuení will not disturb you." After helping Lin Qi'an onto the soft couch, Su Xuení bowed and prepared to leave.
"Wait, come here."
"What are your orders, Prince?"
"I have something for you." Lin Qi'an smiled slightly and took out a delicate porcelain bottle.
"Prince, what is this?" Su Xuení blinked as she took the cool porcelain bottle.
"Open it and see."
Su Xuení opened the bottle, and a noble, icy aura immediately rushed out, like being bathed in cold wind and falling into an ice cellar. Inside was a drop of blood containing a sacred aura from ancient times. Su Xuení's beautiful eyes widened, and she covered her rosy mouth with her left hand, feeling a tidal wave in her heart!
Ice Qilin Essence Blood!
It came from the ancient divine beast, the Ice Qilin, an absolute top-tier sacred object! It was said that if one could refine this essence blood, they could forge a Cold Jade Body, making them instantly proficient in all related techniques and divine powers—a dream physique for women!
The Prince actually had such a thing...
Her delicate hand trembled continuously. Su Xuení took a deep breath, "Prince, are you giving this to me?"
"Of course, it is of no use to me."
"Prince... Xuení is just a maid. Isn't this too precious?" Su Xuení doubted her status as a maid.
Could even the Prince's official wife receive such treatment? She didn't know, but she was sure the Prince's fiancée from the Taian Imperial Family didn't have this. She might be the first woman to be so favored by the Prince...
"Hehe, of course, it's not for free," Lin Qi'an said with a smile. "Refine this essence blood, cultivate the Cold Jade Body, and you can dual cultivate with me to advance together."
The Yang Dragon Dao Physique required a very specific dual cultivation partner, and the Cold Jade Body was a perfect match. If they combined, it would greatly benefit both.
"D... Dual cultivate..." Hearing these dream words, Su Xuení's face immediately turned a captivating shade of red, her eyes seductive, and her ears flushed.
She was ecstatic but dared not show it, trying hard to suppress her excitement. Getting the Ice Qilin Essence Blood to cultivate a rare divine body was already a great fortune.
Being able to dual cultivate with the legendary Yang Dragon Dao Physique to reach a higher level was beyond words. Could there be such good fortune in the world? Perhaps in the future, she would no longer be called the Saintess of Tianchi but the Empress of Tianchi!
"What, you don't want to? Then I can take it back."
"I, I am willing!" Su Xuení hurriedly grasped the porcelain bottle, afraid it would be taken back. Then, realizing she was being too eager, she bit her lip, her exquisite face becoming even more captivating.
"Thank you for your great kindness, Prince. Xuení will definitely work hard to refine it!"
Leaving these words, she fled the room. Once she closed the door, she leaned against it, almost collapsing.
Holding her chest with her delicate hand, a smile that could outshine any flower appeared on her lips. From now on, she would wholeheartedly serve the Prince.
She thought.