Chapter 679 - 339: Scumbag He Zhiqiu
Chapter 679: Chapter 339: Scumbag He Zhiqiu
"Ming Chou?"
Hearing the soft and gentle voice of this female cultivator and looking at her delicate and pure face, Si Mingcheng felt a restless stirring within his heart.
His voice was slightly hoarse: "Why do you have such a strange name?"
Ming Chou’s charming face lit up with an alluring smile: "This is not a convenient place; allow this humble girl to explain to you slowly later, my lord."
"Later?"
Si Mingcheng’s eyes slightly narrowed, staring at Ming Chou’s innocent and lovely cheeks.
The appearance of this female cultivator was not particularly outstanding, but her soft and tender aura made one cannot help but feel a desire to cherish and hold her dearly.
"My lord saved me, and this humble girl wishes to thank you in private. Is my lord willing?"
Ming Chou’s little hand held onto Si Mingcheng’s arm, her voice alluring. Si Mingcheng did not hesitate and immediately replied in a low voice:
"After the selection, wait for me outside the east gate of the Cyan Simurgh Hall."
Ming Chou softly replied, "Yes, my lord."
Her voice was like ripples, making Si Mingcheng feel a tingling sensation in his heart. He couldn’t help but gently stroke the back of her hand, while his men already subdued the three troublemaking body cultivators from the Northern Wilderness.
Si Mingcheng couldn’t continue to flirt with Ming Chou in public, so he coughed once and led his men to continue patrolling.
Watching Si Mingcheng’s retreating figure, a hint of a peculiar smile flashed across Ming Chou’s pure and lovely face, then she gracefully turned and returned to her seat.
At this moment, inside the Purple Gold Hall, separated by several palace walls from the Cyan Simurgh Hall.
The atmosphere in the grand hall was solemn. The Western Emperor Wu sat high on the platform, with Empress Lin Yuan by his side, and several princes and princesses below them.
One young man, who closely resembled Wu Zheng and whose face was full of kindness, was raising his cup to toast the three sect leaders:
"Sect Leader Tantai, Sect Leader Bai, Sect Leader Su, welcome fellow cultivators from the Three Great Sects!"
The three also raised their cups to him: "Second Prince is too courteous."
This was none other than the Second Prince of the West Imperial Dynasty, Wu Tai.
Wu Zheng and Lin Yuan had three children: the Eldest Prince Wu Kun, the Second Prince Wu Tai, and the Seventh Princess Wu Yiren.
The Eldest Prince Wu Kun should have been the heir to the throne, but his behavior was debauched. He was later sent to the Thunder Sword Sect for training and continued to cause trouble.
Eventually, he was assassinated by Si Minglan on his way back to the West Imperial City from the Thunder Sword Sect.
The Second Prince Wu Tai was gentle and steady. After the Eldest Prince’s death, there were many calls for Wu Zheng to name him the Crown Prince.
However, Emperor Wu Zheng had many concubines in the harem, and there were dozens of princes, many of whom were capable and virtuous.
Unfortunately, Wu Tai’s mother, Lin Yuan, seemed indifferent to whether her son became the Crown Prince, never expressing support for him, which left the position undecided.
At this moment, after toasting the three sect leaders, Wu Tai also toasted the elders and disciples of the Three Great Sects, skillfully handling all sides.
When toasting Su Hongling, Wu Tai even stood up and walked to her, sincerely saying:
"I have long admired Thunder Sword Fairy’s name—abandoning the sword for the hammer, and ultimately reaching Half-Step Divinity Transformation. Now, Thunder Sword Fairy is probably the number one cultivator on the Hongzhou Continent. Seeing you today, your presence is indeed that of an Immortal. I am impressed!"
"I have many doubts in my cultivation, and I wonder if I might consult Fairy Su privately after the banquet?"
Wu Tai addressed himself as "I" with undisguised admiration in his eyes, raising his head to drink the wine in his cup.
People around started whispering:
"Who would have thought the Second Prince is an admirer of Fairy Su."
"With the West Imperial Dynasty and Eastern Cultivators standing together, the Second Prince’s status matches that of Fairy Su—they make a fitting pair."
"That’s not right. Fairy Su is already Half-Step Divinity Transformation; no cultivator in the world can match her!"
"Admiration? Are you stupid? The Second Prince is trying to gain Fairy Su’s support to fight for the throne!"
Wu Zheng watched his second son, his eyes narrowing, casting a subconscious glance at Lin Yuan beside him, only to see the Empress remaining calm, seemingly indifferent to the Second Prince’s actions.
Wu Zheng lowered his head, his expression shifting before smiling again, continuing to toast Bai Liu.
Facing Wu Tai’s fervent gaze, Su Hongling didn’t even spare a glance, holding a roasted lamb leg and tearing into it, casually pointing at Qin Gengyun, who sat opposite:
"Ask him. If he agrees, it’s fine."
"..."
The grand hall fell silent for a moment as countless eyes turned to Qin Gengyun.
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Qin Gengyun was also dumbfounded, then understood.
This Su Hongling is using him as a shield again!
Back when Su Hongling was forced by her father to marry Ming Hu, she claimed to have an affair with him, and now, in front of so many people, she’s pulling this trick again.
Doesn’t this person know shame?
Qin Gengyun felt a bit frustrated, but luckily the Second Prince was composed, didn’t say anything, and continued to toast the Thunder Sword Sect’s members one by one. He then moved to the Feiyun Sect disciples and said to Jiang Yin:
"Fairy Yunqin, the Nine Heavens Fairy, meeting you today is a lifelong comfort. Tomorrow I will host a family banquet at my residence, and I invite you to grace it with your presence."
This Wu Tai was quite a character, being refused by Su Hongling and then approaching Jiang Yin.
Sitting not far away, Bai Liu furrowed her brows, but said nothing. Jiang Yin, gracefully serene, without any trace of worldly air, looked at Qin Gengyun sitting in the distance:
"Thank you for the invitation, Second Prince. But I already belong to someone, please forgive me."
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The grand hall fell silent once again, and innumerable stunned and envious eyes turned to Qin Gengyun once more.
Wow, this scoundrel is actually involved with both Su Hongling and Jiang Yin?!
And he’s got two completely different fairies so devoted to him, rejecting the Second Prince’s goodwill publicly?
Who is this guy?!
Wu Tai, quite decorous, faced the second refusal with a smile, continuing his toasts.
Soon he reached the Zhenyang Sect disciples’ seating, raised his cup, smiling at Jian Yue:
"Fairy Ye, a few years ago, I caught a glimpse of you from afar in the Northern Wilderness, still breathtaking till now. Today, reunited, your grace far surpasses the past."
"Tomorrow, I’ve arranged a family banquet at my residence. Would you grace me with your presence?"
Jian Yue, with a cold expression, turned her head to look at Qin Gengyun sitting not far away: "If he goes, I’ll accompany him."
"..."
"..."
The grand hall sunk into prolonged silence.
The look at Qin Gengyun had shifted from shock and envy to anger and curiosity.
So, all three Great Sect fairies have a connection with him?
What kind of person is he?!
Wu Tai finally lost his composure a bit, walking directly in front of Qin Gengyun, raising his wine cup:
"This Immortal Master here, I have never seen before. May I ask for your esteemed name?"
He spoke with his teeth gritted hard, for the three he tried to approach all favored him first, it tried anyone’s patience.
Qin Gengyun stood and clinked cups with Wu Tai: "I am He Zhiqiu, a disciple of Divinity Transformation Peak."
"He Zhiqiu?!"
Wu Tai’s expression changed slightly, as did many guards, Lin Yuan, and Wu Zheng, all looked at Qin Gengyun.
"The one who single-handedly repelled the Seventh Grade Demonic Beast, the Red Flame Fox, He Zhiqiu?"