Zi Lingling smiled and handed over the bottle containing the Heaven-grade Ultimate Emperor's Barrier-Breaking Pill. "Ninth Prince, please inspect the pill."
Xuanyuan Xun took the porcelain bottle and directly tucked it into his sleeve. "As I said, I trust Miss Zi's character."
Zi Lingling chuckled, "It is my honor to be trusted so much by the Ninth Prince!"
Xuanyuan Zhe smiled gently, "I had intended to invite Miss Zi to the imperial palace for a visit, but it seems Miss Zi is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, I shall not cause any further trouble."
"In the future, should Miss Zi have such elixirs for sale, I hope you will consider me first. I would be most grateful."
Zi Lingling smiled, "Of course!"
She was not speaking out of politeness but from her genuine thoughts. For Xuanyuan Xun, such a refined gentleman, she felt it was worth doing so.
Xuanyuan Xun smiled, "Since that is the case, I shall not disturb Miss Zi any further."
He turned to leave.
The moment he turned, Zi Lingling's heart suddenly ached intensely, and the half of Ye Lingyuan's heart within her also gave a jolt.
Zi Lingling was very familiar with this sensation.
It was the same feeling she had when she brushed past Rong Guang at the Poison Master's Association in Qingcheng.
The reincarnation of a guardian!
That's right!
Xuanyuan Xun was one of the nine reincarnated guardians!
A flicker of joy crossed Zi Lingling's eyes as she quickly called out, "Ninth Prince, please wait!"
Xuanyuan Xun paused his departing step, looking back in confusion. "Does Miss Zi require anything else?"
Zi Lingling smiled, "Does Ninth Prince have time now? Lingling wishes to chat with Ninth Prince!"
"See! I told you she has ulterior motives towards the Ninth Prince!"
The person who had previously mocked Zi Lingling for wanting to climb into Xuanyuan Xun's bed shouted loudly from within the crowd.
Zi Lingling frowned, her Phantom Dragon Steps instantly shifting.
"Slap!"
A crisp slap echoed through the air.
Zi Lingling had already returned to her original spot, stating coldly, "Such foul language! You deserve a slap!"
The speaker's left cheek now bore a clear handprint.
"Hiss!"
The person let out a belated cry of pain, looking at Zi Lingling furiously. "You dare to hit me?"
Zi Lingling sneered, "Who told you to have such a dirty mouth!"
The man raged, "You're seeking death!"
He lunged towards Zi Lingling.
"No fighting in Xuanyuan City!"
Xuanyuan Xun's voice, as clear as jade, rang out.
Simultaneously, the man was immobilized by the power of the law.
"Ninth Imperial Uncle, that slut made the first move, I..."
"Slap!"
Before the man could finish his sentence, he felt a burning sensation on his right cheek.
Xuanyuan Xun retracted his hand from mid-air, coldly stating, "Such vulgar words! You deserve a slap!"
His cadence was exactly the same as when Zi Lingling had struck.
The man was stunned.
He had dared to attack Zi Lingling after being slapped, but after being slapped by Xuanyuan Xun, he could only endure it.
What a joke!
To offend Xuanyuan Xun in Xuanyuan City was like poking a tiger's backside, risking one's life!
Seeing the man fall silent, Xuanyuan Xun turned to Zi Lingling apologetically, "Miss Zi, I am extremely sorry for the offense to your senses!"
Zi Lingling smiled faintly, "Ninth Prince, it is not your fault! Some people choose to act like dogs that cannot spit ivory instead of being decent humans. How is that your concern?"
Zi Lingling's sharp tongue was unmatched, capable of scolding without uttering vulgarities.
Though she ate everything, she never took injustice lying down.
The man glared fiercely at Zi Lingling, wishing he could tear a piece of flesh from her.
He wanted to retort, but he couldn't. He was magically silenced by some force.
At the same time, Xuanyuan Xun's warning echoed in his mind.
"If you don't want to die, bear these two slaps obediently, otherwise, I don't mind getting my hands dirty with your blood!"
Zi Lingling's soul power was immensely strong; how could she not detect Xuanyuan Xun's soul fluctuations?
But she chose not to expose it.
Naturally, she would not kill someone who did not deserve death.
Upon receiving Xuanyuan Xun's telepathic message, the man was forced to suppress his burning rage.
Xuanyuan Xun then said to Zi Lingling, "Miss Zi, do not let irrelevant people spoil your mood."
Zi Lingling nodded, "As long as certain people do not court death, I will naturally not bother with them!"
Xuanyuan Xun smiled, "Excellent! I happen to be free now. Miss Zi, please!"
Zi Lingling did not stand on ceremony and left with Xuanyuan Xun.
Of course, Xuanyuan Zhe also accompanied them.
After the three departed, Elder Fu pointed at the man who had insulted Zi Lingling and said, "You are no longer eligible to participate in the Stone Gambling Convention! You have one incense stick's time to disappear from the venue, or both you and your sect will be disqualified!"
The man was stunned and roared, "Why?"
Elder Fu replied, "Everyone must be responsible for their own actions. Do you need me to explain why?"
The man was furious.
Why else? It was because of his loose tongue! But he did not believe it was his fault.
Thus, his resentment towards Zi Lingling and Xuanyuan Xun deepened.
However, Xuanyuan Xun was someone he could not afford to offend, so the man directed all his hatred towards Zi Lingling.
"Bitch! Just you wait!"
He gritted his teeth and muttered to himself, then turned and walked towards his sect's location.
After walking for about fifteen minutes, Zi Lingling, Xuanyuan Xun, and Xuanyuan Zhe arrived at the renowned Misty Rain Pavilion.
It was called renowned because if one came to Xuanyuan City and did not visit Misty Rain Pavilion, they would have come in vain.
Misty Rain Pavilion was an establishment of the Xuanyuan Dynasty and the most expensive place in Xuanyuan City.
Yet, despite this, many people scrambled to get in.
This was because Misty Rain Pavilion was divided into many private rooms, each permeated with a different Daoist charm.
It was said that no matter what kind of Dao you cultivated, you would find a corresponding private room here.
Therefore, many people would do anything, even go bankrupt, to experience Misty Rain Pavilion.
As the trio entered, a dedicated attendant stepped forward to greet them.
Xuanyuan Xun took out a token and showed it to the attendant, "Please lead us to the Plum Blossom Chamber."
Upon seeing the token, the attendant respectfully said, "Yes! Three honored guests, please follow me!"
Under the attendant's guidance, the three walked for about half an hour before reaching the Plum Blossom Chamber.
The Plum Blossom Chamber, as its name suggested, featured a single plum blossom tree.
Furthermore, the plum blossom tree stood outside the chamber, serving as its nameplate.
The attendant opened the door to the Plum Blossom Chamber and quickly retreated.
Xuanyuan Xun stepped in first, pressed the token against the back of the door, and then turned to Zi Lingling, "Miss Zi, please enter!"
Zi Lingling did not refuse and stepped over the threshold.