68: Chapter 68 The Trouble of the King of Lanzhou

Lin Xueyue had not yet reached Yang Yao's courtyard.

She saw a tall and slender figure walking toward her with large strides, his black hair fluttering, carrying a mysterious and powerful aura.

Ji Taichang naturally took Lin Xueyue's small hand. "Yue'er..."

Lin Xueyue's heart skipped a beat; she looked around nervously, extending her Divine Sense. Only after confirming no one was around did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Ji Taichang asked seriously, "Yue'er, what is the true identity and background of your good friend, Chen Linlin?"

To know oneself and one's enemy is the key to winning a hundred battles.

Ji Taichang needed to understand Qin Ruolin to cater to her preferences and increase her favorability.

As for whether he could obtain Emperor Yuanxi's cultivation, that was a matter for later. That old geezer would die sooner or later; raising favorability first was definitely the right move.

Moreover...

He and Qin Ruolin had already shared the reality of being husband and wife. In his heart, Ji Taichang already considered her his woman, and he had to win her over!

"This..."

Hearing this, Lin Xueyue hesitated.

After all, Qin Ruolin's identity was too sensitive!

"Yue'er, do you not even trust me?"

Ji Taichang frowned, looking quite hurt.

"No... I don't!"

Seeing this, Lin Xueyue panicked and quickly hugged Ji Taichang, whispering, "Xiao Chang, you are the person I trust most in this world. I don't doubt you."

"It's just that Linlin's identity is a bit special. I'm afraid knowing it might bring you trouble..."

Ji Taichang held Lin Xueyue's soft and warm body, pinched her translucent ear, and smiled. "She is your friend, which by extension makes her my friend too. I'm not afraid of trouble."

"Whether it's you or her, if you encounter trouble, you can come to me. I will always be behind you, supporting you."

Lin Xueyue's heart trembled slightly as a warm current surged within her, feeling touched.

She no longer hesitated and whispered, "Actually... Linlin's real name is Qin Ruolin. She is the Thirteenth Princess of the Great Wu Dynasty!"

"But His Majesty has too many children, and Linlin isn't valued or favored. His Majesty even wants to send her to the Great Yu Dynasty for a political marriage to that old man, Emperor Yuanxi!"

"Linlin didn't want to marry, so she ran away in secret and hid in the Qingyun Sect under an alias..."

After hearing this, Ji Taichang's eyes widened.

Qin Ruolin is actually a princess of the current dynasty?!

So that's how it is...

No wonder!

"Wait, that's not right. She's a princess and your best friend... Are you from the Royal Capital?"

Ji Taichang quickly noticed the blind spot.

Lanzhou is located on the edge of the Great Wu Dynasty, extremely far from the Royal Capital!

If Lin Xueyue were a local born and raised in Lanzhou, it would be impossible for her to know Qin Ruolin, let alone become best friends!

"Yes."

At the mention of this, Lin Xueyue's gaze immediately dimmed. She clenched her hands, and a very complex expression appeared in her eyes!

She only gave a low response and did not explain her true background or identity.

Even when Ji Taichang pressed her, she remained silent, her mood growing more dejected.

"It seems Yue'er has a story of her own too..."

Ji Taichang's heart stirred, and he became thoughtful.

However, since Lin Xueyue was unwilling to talk, Ji Taichang did not press any further.

"As for Qin Ruolin... I'll have to take a trip to the Lanzhou Princes Mansion. Asking Yue'er directly about Qin Ruolin's preferences and past would be too obvious."

"Old Qin and the County Princess are both members of the royal family; they should know something."

"Besides, having just Spirit Stones isn't enough for the Qingyun Sect. I need to sell some resources I don't need for now and spend some Spirit Stones to set up some foundational measures for the Qingyun Sect to strengthen them. Otherwise, I can't stay at the Qingyun Sect forever."

Thoughts flashed through Ji Taichang's mind, and he made a decision.

However, his hands weren't idle. Soon, Lin Xueyue let out a whimper, her face flushing red. She hurriedly broke free from his embrace and gave him an annoyed roll of her eyes.

Just then, hurried footsteps were heard coming from the distance.

Lin Xueyue hurriedly tidied her dress and circulated her Cultivation Technique to suppress the boiling Qi and blood in her body, making her face look less red.

"Sect Master..."

The newcomer was the Second Elder, Liu Cuilan, who hurriedly pulled Lin Xueyue away.

Currently, the Qingyun Sect was awaiting reconstruction, and as the Sect Master, Lin Xueyue had many things to handle personally.

Ji Taichang stepped into the air and headed toward the Qingyun Sect's treasury.

After wiping out the three Sects, he had piled all the obtained resources and treasures in the treasury, and Lin Xueyue and the others had already categorized them.

A considerable portion of the treasures was not yet needed. After all, given the number of people in the Qingyun Sect, things like Cultivation Techniques and weapons were more than enough.

Ji Taichang took these treasures and also withdrew one million Spirit Stones from the treasury. Then, he stepped into the air and flew on his Flying Sword, heading toward Lanzhou City at full speed.

With the golden feather flying sword, Ji Taichang's speed reached a new level, and he arrived at Lanzhou City in less than four hours.

This was the most prosperous and bustling place in all of Lanzhou. There were many merchant guilds, and even Nascent Soul Stage experts would come to Lanzhou City to purchase necessary resources.

Ji Taichang put on a new persona and sold the treasures in batches, eventually earning over seven hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Afterward.

Ji Taichang then bought some resources like defensive Formations, killing formations, Talismans, Spirit Beasts, and Puppets from the largest merchant guild in Lanzhou City. These were all good items that could enhance the Qingyun Sect's strength in a short period.

With these resources, the Qingyun Sect could withstand a strong enemy the next time they encountered one. As long as a Nascent Soul did not appear, it would be difficult to breach the Qingyun Sect!

After finishing all this, Ji Taichang switched to his Ximen Chuifeng persona and strode toward the Lanzhou Princes Mansion.

But this time, Ji Taichang keenly noticed that the atmosphere of the Lanzhou Princes Mansion was different—oppressive and heavy.

Qin Wenhua personally came out to greet Ji Taichang, but the smile was gone from his face. Instead, he looked full of worry and sighed from time to time.

"Why does Young Master Qin sigh?"

Ji Taichang asked, "I see the entire mansion is shrouded in gloom... Have you run into some trouble?"

Qin Wenhua hesitated for a moment before whispering, "There's no harm in telling Senior about this, but please keep it a secret."

Ji Taichang nodded slightly. "Rest assured, I understand."

Qin Wenhua let out a long sigh, his eyes full of sorrow. "Actually, it's not much of a secret. My father went out secretly a while ago. I don't know where he went, but when he returned today, he was severely injured and unconscious. He's also been afflicted with a terrifying poison, and famous doctors from all over are helpless..."

Hearing this, Ji Taichang also raised an eyebrow in surprise.

The Prince of Lanzhou was a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse!

Furthermore, he was an Imperial Prince of the Great Wu Dynasty and was said to have a good relationship with the current Emperor. The Prince of Lanzhou could definitely mobilize the top doctors and Medicinal Pills within the Great Wu Dynasty, yet they were all helpless?