Three months later, at the gate of Taiqing Palace.
The morning mist is lingering and cranes are crying.
Li Lingge was wearing a black brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist, and cloud-patterned boots. He stood with his hands behind his back on the green jade steps in front of the mountain gate of Taiqing Palace.
The mountain breeze blew by, ruffling a few strands of hair on his temples, making his features more picturesque and his temperament more elegant.
"Look! That's the Third Prince of the Tiansheng Dynasty!"
"Oh my god, he's even more handsome than the rumors say!"
"His eyes seemed to contain stars."
The female disciples of Taiqing Palace on both sides of the mountain path stopped one after another, and looked over with their beautiful eyes.
Some of them covered their lips and chuckled, some of them blushed, and some of them were bolder than before and had already quietly tidied up their hair, glancing over here with their eyes full of love.
Li Lingge raised the corners of his lips slightly, and swept his eyes over the crowd with warmth, which immediately caused a low exclamation.
"Your Highness!"
A female disciple in a light green gauze dress rushed forward first, bowed gracefully, and spoke in a voice as soft as water.
"My name is Zhao Cuiyan, and I'm in charge of cultivating the spiritual plants within the palace. Does Your Highness need a guide?"
As soon as she finished speaking, another tall female cultivator squeezed over.
"Your Highness, I am an expert in alchemy. How about I show you around the Alchemy Pavilion?"
"Me! I'm the best with the sword, so I can spar with Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, do you like music? I am best at playing the flute."
In a blink of an eye, Li Lingge was surrounded by more than ten female disciples, and the fragrance of their fragrance filled his face.
Someone accidentally fell and fell into his arms.
Someone happened to drop his handkerchief, and when he bent over his collar opened slightly.
Some people even had tears in their eyes and spoke in a soft voice.
"If His Highness doesn't choose me, Master will definitely punish me for neglecting a distinguished guest."
Before Li Lingge could speak, a voice as cold as an ice spring suddenly rang out.
"presumptuous!"
The female disciples froze up and instantly scattered like birds and beasts, lowering their heads and retreating to the sides.
At the mountain gate, a snow-white figure walked slowly towards them.
Nangong Qingxue was wearing a plain white long dress, her sleeves fluttering in the wind, and her figure was like a lone crane soaring through the frost.
Her features were picturesque, yet cold as ice. When her eyes swept across the disciples, it was like a cold blade scraping at bones.
"What is the third rule of the sect?"
The disciples were silent for a long while before someone whispered, "Be dignified and reserved, and don't flatter foreigners."
"If you knew that, why are you still so out of control?"
Nangong Qingxue spoke slowly and steadily, but every word she said was like an icicle piercing her heart.
"Everyone on duty today will go to the cold pond and face the wall for three days."
The female disciples turned pale, but they did not dare to refute. They could only bow their heads and agree, then hurriedly retreated.
After the crowd dispersed, Nangong Qingxue turned to Li Lingge, her eyes cold and distant.
"Your Highness, please forgive me for laughing. Please follow me."
Li Lingge smiled slightly.
"Thank you."
Nangong Qingxue nodded lightly.
"The Palace Master is already waiting in Yuxiao Palace. Your Highness, please follow me."
She turned around and led the way, her back as straight as a green bamboo, untainted by the worldly touch.
Li Lingge followed behind her, his eyes passing over her hair fluttering in the wind, the smile on his lips deepened, and he pretended to be quite convincing.
The mountain breeze was cool as Li Lingge followed Nangong Qingxue through the winding corridors. The bluestone path under their feet gradually deviated from the main road. The path was shaded by green bamboos all around, making it even more quiet.
The roar of the waterfall in the distance can be faintly heard, making this place seem even more deserted.
He raised his eyebrows slightly but did not stop.
"This doesn't seem to be the way to Yuxiao Palace?"
Nangong Qingxue walked lightly, and did not turn back when she heard the words, but just said lightly.
"Your Highness, please be patient."
Her voice was still cold, but there was a hint of tension in it.
After turning a few corridors, the view suddenly opens up.
An exquisite bamboo villa is hidden among the lush greenery. In the courtyard there is an ancient plum tree with twisted branches. Although it has not yet bloomed, the faint fragrance is already wafting in the air.
"please."
Nangong Qingxue pushed open the bamboo door and stepped aside to let Li Lingge go first.
As he stepped into the courtyard, Li Lingge's eyes moved slightly.
This villa may look simple, but it actually hides secrets everywhere. The ground is not paved with ordinary bluestone, but with tranquilizing jade that can block spiritual consciousness.
The few seemingly random orchids in the corner are actually rare soul-locking herbs.
This is a secret place carefully arranged to isolate it from outside detection.
Obviously, this is not the Yuxiao Palace.
Nangong Qingxue closed the courtyard door with her backhand, and with a light stroke of her fingertips, an invisible barrier instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.
It was not until this moment that she finally turned around and faced Li Lingge.
The sunlight shines through the gaps between the bamboo leaves, casting mottled shadows on her beautiful face.
The Goddess Ceremony will begin soon, and Su Meir will definitely come.
Li Lingge seemed to have guessed what Nangong Qingxue wanted to do, but he asked knowingly.
"Then what?"
"I want to... ask you to help me refine a Nine-Transformation Ice Heart Pill."
Nangong Qingxue knew very well that she only needed to refine one more Nine-Transformation Ice Heart Pill, and the "Nine Nether Cold Soul Art" would be complete.
As long as her skills are perfected, she will be able to successfully break through to the Divine Emperor realm.
By then, Su Meir would not be her opponent at all, and even if she wanted to cause trouble for her, it would not be that easy.
Li Lingge gave a meaningful smile and then raised her chin.
“When asking for help, you must have the attitude of asking for help.”
Nangong Qingxue took a deep breath, suddenly raised her hand, and hooked her slender fingers around the faintly visible silver chain around her neck.
Crash.
With a slight sound, she slowly pulled the chain out of her collar.
Li Lingge's pupils suddenly shrank. It was only at this moment that he noticed the necklace.
The end was sunken deep into her chest, with only a small part showing at her collarbone.
As she moved, the chain was pulled out inch by inch, reflecting a strange luster in the sunlight.
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