Chapter 5876
“It’s Princess Huo Ling’er!” someone exclaimed in a low voice.
“The apple of the eye of the Earth Fire Pavilion Master, why is she here too?”
“I heard that Princess Huo Ling’er has extremely high talent, having already reached the fifth rank of the Heavenly Immortal Realm at a young age, and is deeply favored by the Pavilion Master and all the elders. She rarely leaves the pavilion, but this time she actually came out with Elder Yan Xin.”
“What is she looking at? She seems to be paying attention to that guard named Kai?”
“Tsk tsk, to be noticed by the princess, this kid is quite lucky…”
The whispers rang out.
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord nudged Kai with his elbow, teasingly transmitting his voice, “Kai, not bad, you’ve only just arrived at the Eleventh Heaven and you’re already having some good fortune with women?”
“This young lady’s identity is extraordinary, she’s the daughter of the Earth Fire Pavilion Master. If you take her, wouldn’t the Earth Fire Pavilion become your backyard?”
Kai glared at him irritably, “Senior, don’t talk nonsense. She’s just curious and looking around.”
“Looking around?”
The Crimson Cloud Demon Lord chuckled, “Why do I feel like there’s more than just curiosity in her eyes? Young man, seize the opportunity. I think this young lady is quite good, beautiful, of noble status, and talented…”
“Anyway, you have plenty of women, what’s one more in the Eleventh Heaven? Besides, all the young ladies who have seen you, didn’t they all end up being played with by you?”
“Stop.”
Kai interrupted him helplessly, “We already have enough trouble, let’s not create any more problems.”
Despite his words, Kai felt a strange unease.
That girl named Huo Ling’er had clear, bright eyes, truly unique. And he could sense that besides curiosity, there seemed to be a faint…approval?
Even a subtle sense of closeness?
Was it because he possessed Chaotic Immortal Power and True Dragon Bloodline, making him sensitive to her fire-attribute spiritual energy and dragon aura?
Just as he was pondering this, a young man dressed in the robes of a disciple of the Earth Fire Pavilion flew to Kai’s side, his attitude polite but carrying a barely perceptible scrutiny: “Fellow Daoist Chen, the princess requests your presence in the carriage.”
A wave of envious and jealous glances immediately swept over them.
Kai hesitated slightly, then nodded: “Alright.”
Amidst the Crimson Cloud Demon Lord’s meaningful smile, Kai followed the disciple to the ground and walked to the carriage at the front.
The carriage door opened, and a faint fragrance mixed with cool spiritual energy wafted out.
The carriage clearly had a special cooling array inside, a stark contrast to the sweltering outside air.
“Fellow Daoist Chen, please come in,”
the maid who had opened the window earlier said respectfully from the carriage door.
Kai stepped into the carriage. The space was more spacious than he had imagined, elegantly yet luxuriously furnished.
Soft sable fur carpets covered the floor, and the walls were inlaid with moonstones that emitted a soft glow. Several exquisite low tables were set with spiritual fruits and refreshments.
Princess Huo Ling’er sat in the main seat, resting her chin on her hand, curiously observing Kai as he entered.
Kai sized up the princess, looking at the luxurious carriage, wondering if the princess had summoned him here for some kind of sexual encounter.
“You’ve come to see the princess, why aren’t you bowing?” A maidservant, seeing Kai staring intently at the princess
and seemingly lost in thought, whispered angrily.
“Kai greets the princess,”
Kai quickly clasped his hands in a respectful but firm bow.
“No need for formalities, please sit.”
Huo Ling’er’s voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain stream. “I heard from Elder Zhao that you performed amazingly during the test, even crushing the Flaming Dragon Slash of a seventh-grade puppet with your bare hands. Is that true?”
She blinked, her face full of curiosity, completely lacking the airs of a princess, more like a curious girl next door.
Kai sat down at the low table opposite her, and a maid served him spiritual tea.
“Just a trivial skill, I’m afraid the princess will find it laughable,” Kai said calmly.
“A mere trick?”
Huo Ling’er curled her lip. “Elder Zhao said he’d never seen anything like it in all his years, that sword energy pierced through a sixth-grade trial pillar.”
“Also, the spirit-testing crystal couldn’t accurately determine your cultivation level, displaying only chaotic seven colors—this is the first time it’s ever happened. You’re quite mysterious.”
She leaned forward slightly, her fiery eyes fixed on Kai: “What is your cultivation level? Are you really only at the first grade of the Heavenly Immortal Realm?”
“I don’t believe it. Also, your cultivation method is so strange. I feel your aura… is very special, both familiar and unfamiliar.”
Kai’s heart skipped a beat.
Princess Huo Ling’er’s senses were indeed sharp. He calmly sipped his tea. “I am indeed only at the first rank of the Celestial Immortal Realm, but my cultivation method is somewhat special, so my combat strength is slightly higher than my realm. As for my aura… perhaps it’s due to my cultivation method.”
“Slightly higher than your realm?”
Huo Ling’er tilted her head. “You call that ‘slightly higher’? A first-rank Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator can crush a seventh-rank puppet with a killing move. If that’s ‘slightly higher,’ how are the others supposed to survive?”
She seemed very interested in Kai, bombarding him with questions: “Where did you come from? Who is your master? Why did you come to Crimson Flame City? Why did you participate in the guard mission? You didn’t even want the opportunity to become an inner disciple of the Earth Fire Pavilion, so what do you want?”
The barrage of questions left Kai somewhat overwhelmed.