In the southern part of the Dragon Rhyme Continent, there are many empires, and the Auspicious Empire is just one of the insignificant small empires.
This continent is constantly engulfed in war, but only the common people are affected.
Above the empire are a series of inherited families; in their world, the strong are respected.
Martial artists in this world use profound energy, while cultivators use spiritual energy.
Whether you are a martial artist or a cultivator, you must have spiritual roots to cultivate.
Summoning is the primary cultivation method for those who cultivate divinity.
These aristocratic families live in semi-seclusion in Neutron City, and what they reveal is only the tip of the iceberg.
The Phoenix Clan of the Auspicious Empire is a branch of the Phoenix Clan of Zhongzi City.
Huang Xiaoli, the illegitimate daughter of the Huang family, has been making headlines recently. Not long ago, she turned sixteen, and the Huang family head held a banquet to celebrate her birthday.
They even invited the most outstanding young talents from the entire Auspicious Empire to attend the banquet.
At the banquet, Huang Xiaoli performed a dance, which made her a household name in high society.
However, her beauty was matched only by her incompetence.
Huang Xiaoli's mother was once Xiaoxiao, a famous dancer in the Xiangrui Empire, who was later taken into the harem by Huang Jinxuan, the head of the Huang family.
Over the years, she has remained the emperor's favorite. Huang Xiaoli inherited her beauty, as well as her ordinary bloodline.
In this world where the strong rule, bloodline determines everything. No matter how favored Huang Xiaoli is, she is still just an ordinary person.
Her talent limited her willfulness.
Huang Jinxuan seemed to dote on the mother and daughter, but Huang Xiaoli's intuition told her that she must not anger her father.
She has always done a great job.
Last night, Huang Xiaoli noticed her father stroking the old purse at his waist, so she praised it, saying the pattern was beautiful. Unexpectedly, she received a reward from her father.
She happily played with the photographic stone in her hand, and didn't close her eyes all night.
She woke up late the next morning, which made her late for school.
On the way, Huang Xiaoli encountered her cousin Huang Mingxin, who was also late. Huang Mingxin was a concubine's daughter from a different branch of the family and was always good at flattering others.
“Our little princess is going to be late too. We’re not in a hurry. It doesn’t matter if she’s late. Anyway, with the head of the family’s love, Ali doesn’t care about her monthly allowance.”
Huang Xiaoli smiled smugly; she knew perfectly well that her cousin was just jealous of her.
Huang Mingxin was unwilling to accept this. She was clearly more talented than her cousin, but she could only carefully curry favor with her every month in order to receive some extra rewards.
As for her own monthly allowance, she didn't need it; her father took it and gave it to her older brother.
Huang Xiaoli casually took out one of the spirit stones her mother had given her that morning and tossed it to Huang Mingxin.
Huang Mingxin happily caught it and put it into her pocket. At this moment, she was truly grateful to her little cousin.
"Thank you, Ali. I'll take you in through the back door. I guarantee Master Jin won't find out."
The two cautiously entered through the back door, and as expected, Master Jin paid them no attention at all.
Huang Mingxin glanced at Huang Mingyue, the eldest daughter of the main branch, who was sitting in front. That was the real pearl, a genius girl with dual wood and fire spiritual roots. It was a pity that she was not on the same path as herself.
Huang Mingxin glanced at Huang Xiaoli, her eyes darting around.
"Ali, since the head of the family dotes on you so much, he will surely choose a better husband for you than Sister Mingyue's fiancé, Ye."
Huang Xiaoli was taken aback. She hadn't thought about this question before; she was still young.
Huang Mingxin leaned closer and spoke in a low voice.
"You're not young anymore. If you wait a few more years, all the good ones will be taken, and you'll be left behind."
Huang Xiaoli thought Mingxin was right, and she would ask her mother to make a decision for her when she got back.
"I must choose a husband who is better than Jun Ye."
Huang Mingxin was a little embarrassed, "But Young Master Jun is already the most outstanding young talent in our border town."
Huang Xiaoli glanced at Huang Mingyue, bit her lip, and realized there was nothing she could do. She should let her mother worry about it.
"but……"
Huang Mingxin stopped halfway through her sentence.
Huang Xiaoli pressed further, "But what?"
Huang Mingxin said mysteriously, "I heard that Young Master Jun doesn't like our Mingyue sister."
Huang Xiaoli blinked. "Really? So what? Marriages between powerful families are never based on mutual affection, but on interests."
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