Inside the Xiyan Palace, Ruan Xiyan used her spiritual sense to enter the space and released the fish she had bought into the pond, keeping the lonely little koi company.
Then, holding the stick, he found Feng Ling and asked, "Feng Ling, is there anything different about this stick?"
She had been pondering this for a long time, and it turned out to be a half-finished magical artifact.
"Master, don't worry." Feng Ling picked up the stick, snapped it in two with force.
From the broken side of the stick, you can see tiny, yellow, sand-like specks of starlight twinkling inside.
"Yellowish-brown sand!" Ruan Xiyan exclaimed in shock upon seeing what was inside.
Xuanhuang sand is formed from the metal energy between heaven and earth, making it an excellent material for crafting defensive spiritual treasures for weapon refiners.
"The material of this staff is indeed special. It can completely isolate the aura of the Xuanhuang sand. If I hadn't been naturally sensitive to treasures, I would have really missed it."
"Master, am I amazing?" Feng Ling looked at Ruan Xiyan, looking like she wanted praise. If she had a tail, it would wag wildly.
"Of course it's extremely impressive." Ruan Xiyan praised without reservation.
The defensive inner armor, the Rainbow Feather Robe, that her elder brother gave her before, could definitely be upgraded in grade and have a stronger defensive effect if she used Xuanhuang Sand to refine it.
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Because of their plan to take action against the Luo family, Ling Haoyang and his group have become increasingly busy and have not shown their faces for several days in a row.
After finishing her cultivation, Ruan Xiyan rested her chin on her hand and gazed at the distant sky.
The conflict between the royal family and the Luo family has now become public.
Her elder brother had specifically come to warn her not to leave the palace unless absolutely necessary, as they were worried that the Luo family might be pushed to the limit and resort to violence against her.
The Imperial Palace is heavily guarded, and as long as Ruan Xiyan does not leave the palace, the Luo family will be helpless.
However, some minor mistakes are not enough to eradicate the Luo family completely. Instead, they will give people something to say about the royal family, who will say that the royal family's actions against the Luo family are an act of repaying kindness with enmity.
It's time for someone to break this deadlock.
She's thrown herself into the game, acting as bait; who knows if she'll catch a big fish.
She hopes the Luo family won't let her down.
"Your Highness, the young master of the Lin family has sent another invitation, wishing to meet you at Yue Tea House." A palace maid approached with the invitation and asked, "Will Your Highness refuse as usual?"
"No need, I'll go and see this time." Ruan Xiyan took the invitation and instructed, "Don't let my father and elder brother know that I'm leaving the palace."
If they found out, they certainly wouldn't agree to her risking her life.
"Yes, Princess."
In a private room on the second floor of Yue Tea House.
Lin Muze waited there listlessly, but when he saw Ruan Xiyan come in, he jumped up from his chair.
"You've finally arrived! I've been waiting forever, but it's all worth it, no matter how long I wait."
Lin Muze looked at the waiter next to him and said, "Waiter, bring me a pot of good tea, and also bring out all your signature dishes."
"Alright, please wait a moment, both of you."
Before long, the waiter brought out all the dishes. "Enjoy your meal, sir."
After the waiter left, Ruan Xiyan stared straight at him, "Why did you insist on inviting me out for dinner? I don't think we know each other very well."
Lin Muze chuckled and said, "Didn't I already say that I want to be friends with you? To be friends, you have to be sincere and persistent in your attitude."
Ruan Xiyan leaned back in her chair. "We've only met once. What makes you think I want to be friends with you?"
"It was indeed our first meeting last time, but I've heard a lot about you before."
“I have traveled to many countries with my master, including the Kingdom of Yunjin. There I heard about the princess’s past. The princess is a very interesting person.”
"Exterminate an entire family, and you think that's fun? Aren't you afraid?" Ruan Xiyan raised an eyebrow.
"Your Highness is free-spirited and fearless, quick to avenge wrongs and most importantly, you have the strength. This is what I admire most. Why should I be afraid? Unfortunately, sometimes I am not strong enough and have been beaten up quite a few times."
“My dad says that although I’m a bit slow-witted by nature, I’ve been able to read faces since I was little. I think Princess, you’re not a bad person, but a friend worth making.”
"Besides, this world is a dog-eat-dog world. Killing those who deserve to die is not necessarily a bad thing." Lin Muze may seem like a foolish and rich kid, but he has an exceptionally clear understanding of things.
Ruan Xiyan was surprised that he could say such a thing. "I don't need friends. After you finish this meal, you should leave as soon as possible, otherwise I can't guarantee what kind of danger you might encounter."
"How boring life would be without one or two friends, Your Highness. Are you really not going to reconsider?"
Ruan Xiyan ignored him and looked out through the second-floor window.
Sure enough, she couldn't hold back any longer, which suited her perfectly.
The Yue Tea House is a densely populated area; if a fight were to break out here, innocent people would likely be harmed.
Moreover, if you break something, you'll have to pay for it. No matter how you look at it, this is not a good place to fight!
She picked up a cup of tea from the table and drank it all in one gulp. It was good tea, but she didn't have time to savor it slowly.
Ruan Xiyan stood up and said to Lin Muze, "You can eat slowly. I have something to do, so I'll take my leave first." After saying that, she walked outside.
Ruan Xiyan walked down the street, turning and twisting her way into a quiet, deserted alley.
"You certainly know how to find a place for yourself. This is just the right place for your burial." A group of masked assassins in black blocked Ruan Xiyan's path.
“Is that so? I think this burial ground is suitable for you all.” Ruan Xiyan raised her eyes and looked at them. “One Great Completion Realm cultivator, ten Advanced Realm cultivators, and twenty Intermediate Realm cultivators—quite a generous offering. Unfortunately, it’s useless to me!”
"You arrogant brat, wait until we cut off your head, then let's see if you'll still be so cocky!" The assassins exchanged glances and charged out from all directions.
Ruan Xiyan's movements were unpredictable, and she always managed to dodge assassination attempts at just the right moment.
"Too slow, not strong enough, too many flaws! Where did the Luo family find you useless assassins? This isn't how you kill people. Let me teach you."
Ruan Xiyan's red lips curled up, and she held a dagger in her hand, attacking from an extremely tricky angle.
Each time the dagger fell, someone collapsed to the ground.
The dagger was fast and ruthless; no blood flowed out the instant the throat was slashed, but blood gushed out only after the person fell to the ground.
More and more assassins fell to the ground, and the leader, a Great Completion Realm assassin, began to panic as his several sneak attacks failed.
This woman didn't reveal her strength, but every time she made a move, she was ruthless and decisive, and the assassins he brought kept dying at her hands.
Compared to these assassins, she seemed even more like an assassin than they were.
"Who exactly are you? Your movements are far from ordinary; they're just like ours. Could you also be an assassin?"
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