Chapter 68 - Start Of A Scheme (1/2)
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Yan Zaizen and Tao resided in a restaurant called the Blue Lagoon. On the table, several empty bowls and wine bottles were scattered about. One could tell they've been here for hours discussing. ”What do you think?” Yan Zaizen inquired Tao's opinion through soul transmission. Their discussion was held privately so that no one could overhear.
Tao had a solemn expression and his eyes flickered with traces of contemplation. After a long moment, he slightly nodded in response. ”I think it'll work.”
Yan Zaizen leaned back in his chair and smiled with confidence. ”Then, we'll do it.” He was quite confident in his devised plan.
”However,” Tao said revealing a cautious gaze, ”If we're discovered, it could mean the Yan Clan could be destroyed as a result, and we would become enemies of Grux.”
Yan Zaizen snorted softly, ”If they have the ability. Without their formations set up at the Imperial Palace, I don't fear them.” Despite saying this, he was still cautious of the hidden forces of the Imperial Palace of Grux. How could he not be?
”Then, we'll need to take action immediately after they leave the city. If it works, it's likely we won't have to worry about anything for quite a while.” Tao stated, his expression was no longer solemn but had a look of calm resolve instead.
Nodding in response, Yan Zaizen instructed, ”Go to the Emporium, sell off the things, I'll keep watch outside the city.” With that, he got up and took his leave. Tao simply nodded and took off as well.
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Several days passed since that discussion.
At the outskirts of Xiāo City was a group of eloquently dressed individuals. They gave off an aura of royalty and status.
”Prince Ren, shall I prepare the skyship?” A middle-aged woman asked respectfully. Besides her was a handsome young man with black hair, auburn eyes, an extraordinary physique filled with abundant muscles and light bronze skin. He was dressed in a black and gold martial artist robe with a gold dilong(earth dragon) circling around as if trying to climb the heavens against all odds.
This was Prince Ren, or Grux Renlong, with the name of the country to indicate his status. Typically, imperial members such as Prince/Princess/High-Ranking Members would have non-traditional clan names based on their country of origin. An example would be Lady Di, whose full name was Grux Diyi, even though she was only the daughter of the Imperial Commander. She belonged to the Imperial Clan but her family line was Yi and not Long like the Emperor.
”Prepare it.” Prince Ren instructed. He took a glance beside him to see three women with different flavors. He felt a headache throughout this entire trip. Due to his status and talent, many women were attracted to him like bees to honey, and it irritated him to no end. If it wasn't for the fact that these three women have families of incomparable status within the Empire, he'd have brushed them off long ago. Unfortunately, offending them could hurt his chance of becoming Crown Prince. So, he had to grit his teeth and accept the situation.
He already had someone he loved, but her status wasn't an appropriate match, and thus he'll likely have to take her as a concubine unless he becomes Crown Prince and do well in the Xiantu Dao Trials. He didn't wish to ruin his chances of ascending or lowering his status by being engaged to someone without the appropriate status. Thus, he could only stall and focus on the Xiantu Dao Trials.
He took another glance and saw a young woman beside Lady Di, she was the handmaiden of Lady Di.
This was the woman which he loved. However, his gaze was concealed and he quickly redirected his focus elsewhere. If something slip, it's likely that her life would be in danger considering Lady Di's personality and feelings for him.
He couldn't help but inwardly sigh.
”Prince Ren, obtaining the Origin Consolidation Pill will definitely assure you victory in the Xiantu Dao Trials.” A young lady said. She had short black hair, soft black eyes, a lithe figure, and dressed in an elegant robe. She was Lady Su, or Dai Suyan, the daughter of Duke Dai. Her father held an impressive dukedom and ruled with an iron fist. He was a dual cultivator of body and qi, and had a half-step True Essence Cultivation in both, allowing him to rival a True Essence Cultivator.
It was because of her father's connections with the City Lord of Xiāo that he was capable of convincing him to create an Origin Consolidating Pill. This pill was extraordinary, pretty much guaranteeing an incredibly stable breakthrough into the Origin Core Realm. Only the City Lord of Xiāo and a few recluses, who were a grand-tier alchemist, would be able to succeed in creating it.