Chapter 4698
Side Hall of Sun Moon City
Lin Kedong held the killing order in his hand, his face brimming with excitement.
Behind him stood a woman dressed in white, her long hair cascading over her shoulders. Her expression was cold, and in her left hand, she carried a sheathed longsword.
“Ruoya, 100,000 immortal spirit stones… that’s an enormous amount of resources.”
Lin Kedong spoke without turning around, his voice tinged with excitement.
“Prince, it’s uncertain whether the Ten Palaces can even produce 100,000 immortal spirit stones,” Lin Ruoya replied in a low voice. “Besides, the emperor has strictly ordered that none of you are to leave Sun Moon City.”
“The Heaven Ascension Ladder is about to descend, and he has instructed you to focus on your preparations so you can experience the trials of the ladder.”
“Hmph! My father keeps telling us to prepare, yet he hasn’t provided me with any resources. How am I supposed to prepare?”
“Lin Keting is imprisoned, yet she still receives resources for cultivation every day. My father is far too biased!”
Lin Kedong snorted coldly, his tone full of dissatisfaction.
“Crown Prince, the resources of Sun Moon City are dwindling, and the emperor has no other choice,” Lin Ruoya explained. “He wants you to be ready so that when the ladder appears, you can ascend immediately and gain experience.”
“Besides, this killing order from the Ten Palaces is likely a trap. If they couldn’t kill Kai themselves, what makes you think we stand a chance against him?”
“And if they can kill him, why would they need to offer 100,000 immortal spirit stones? The logic simply doesn’t add up.”
“Not to mention, the people of the Ten Palaces are arrogant and untrustworthy. The crown prince shouldn’t be tempted by this offer.”
Lin Ruoya carefully analyzed the situation, trying to dissuade Lin Kedong.
“I don’t care whether the Ten Palaces are trustworthy or not,” Lin Kedong scoffed. “If I kill Kai and they dare to withhold the immortal stones, I’ll lead the Sun Moon City Guards and wipe out the Ten Palaces in one strike!”
“Don’t forget—the command token of the Guards is in my hands now. My father entrusted me with their command.”
“100,000 immortal spirit stones will be enough for me to break through to the Immortal Realm and become the strongest among the princes.”
Greed flashed in Lin Kedong’s eyes.
Although he was the eldest prince, his talent was mediocre. He remained stuck at the peak of the Ninth Level of the Mahayana Realm, struggling for years to break through to the Immortal Transformation Realm.
Among the many princes, some had already advanced beyond him—especially the fourth prince, Lin Kefan, who had been in the Immortal Transformation Realm for years.
The two had always been at odds. While Lin Kedong’s status as the eldest prince allowed him to suppress others, his lack of strength meant Lin Kefan never respected him.
This had long been a thorn in Lin Kedong’s heart. He desperately wanted to surpass Lin Kefan, but the more anxious he became, the harder it was to break through.
Advancing to a higher realm required talent, power, and opportunity—none of which could be lacking.
“The eldest prince, you…”
“Enough! I’ve made up my mind.” Lin Kedong cut her off. “I must kill Kai and claim those 100,000 immortal spirit stones.”
“If you’re willing to come with me, then follow. If not, stay in the city—but you will not tell my father.”
His tone carried a thinly veiled threat.
“I will follow…”
Seeing no other choice, Lin Ruoya lowered her head in resignation.
As Lin Kedong’s personal maid, how could she refuse to accompany him?
“That’s the spirit.” Lin Kedong smirked. “When I inherit the throne, I’ll make you my concubine. You’ll finally have status and won’t have to be a mere maid anymore.”
He grabbed Lin Ruoya’s hand, his touch wandering over her body before pressing her beneath him.
Lin Ruoya’s expression remained blank. She offered no resistance, knowing she had no choice. As a member of a collateral branch of the Lin family, those of her lineage had only one path—staying close to the royal bloodline.