Chapter 94

The test results just came out; Xiao Ding is a native of the Jia Ma Empire, and as a child he even teamed up with Xiao Li to lead the Xiao family in beating up Jia Lie Ao and others.

Possible translation: "The test results just came out; Xiao Ding is a native of the Jia Ma Empire, and as a child he even led the Xiao family in beating up Jia Lie Ao and others."

The test results just came out.

Xiao Ding is a native of the Jia Ma Empire.

As a child, he even teamed up with Xiao Li to lead the Xiao family in beating up Jia Lie Ao and others.

Thus line: "The test results just came out; Xiao Ding is a native of the Jia Ma Empire, and as a child he even led the Xiao family in beating up Jia Lie Ao and others."

We need to ensure we used Xiao Ding for Xiao Ding, Xiao Li for Xiao Li, Jia Ma Empire for Jia Ma Empire, Xiao family for Xiao family, and Jia Lie Ao for Jia Lie Ao.

Now line 2:

Although Yaoye also discovered that the Xiao family had annexed the Jia Lie and Ao Ba families, family feuds are quite common, and even though Xiao Ding is still the town mayor of Green Mountain Town, Yaoye didn't pay much attention.

Translation: "Although Yaoye also discovered that the Xiao family had annexed the Jia Lie and Ao Ba families, family feuds are commonplace, and since Xiao Ding is still the mayor of Green Mountain Town, Yaoye didn't think much of it."

Although Yaoye also found out that the Xiao family had annexed the Jia Lie and Ao Ba families.

but family feuds are quite common.

including that Xiao Ding is still the town mayor of Green Mountain Town.

Yaoye didn't pay too much attention.

We'll use Green Mountain Town for Green Mountain Town and town mayor for town mayor.

Now line 3:

What Yaoye actually cares about is Xiao Ding's age, as well as Xiao Li and Xiao Yan mentioned in the information.

Translation: "What caught Yaoye's attention, however, was Xiao Ding's age, and the Xiao Li and Xiao Yan mentioned in the information."

the Xiao Li and Xiao Yan mentioned in the information.

Thus: "What caught Yaoye's attention, however, was Xiao Ding's age, and the Xiao Li and Xiao Yan mentioned in the information."

Line 4:

Holding the inspection slip, Yaoye's eyes grew thoughtful: "I didn't expect the empire's remote regions to still have such talent."

Translation: "Holding the inspection slip, Yaoye's eyes grew more thoughtful: 'I didn't expect the empire's remote regions to still have such talent.'"

the empire's remote regions.

Line 5:

Ten- and eleven-year-old Fighters, according to the investigation, all three have already realized their potential; it seems we need to go tell the great-grandfather—these three brothers will at least be Spirit Fighters in the future, especially Xiao Li.

Translation: "\"Ten, eleven-year-old fighters — according to the investigation, all three have already realized their talent. It seems we need to tell the great-grandfather about this; these three brothers will at least become Spirit Fighters, especially that Xiao Li...... \""

Fighter, Spirit Fighter, great-grandfather.

Thus line: "\"Ten, eleven-year-old fighters — according to the investigation, all three have already realized their talent. It seems we need to tell the great-grandfather about this; these three brothers will at least become Spirit Fighters, especially that Xiao Li...... \""

Line 6:

Yaoye made up her mind; she definitely needs to go discuss this with the great-grandfather. The imperial household is currently declining, but recruiting these few young talents could make it more secure.

Translation: "Yaoye made up her mind; she definitely wanted to discuss this with the great-grandfather. The imperial household is currently declining, and if we could recruit these few young talents, it would be more secure."

imperial household, declining, recruit, more secure.

Thus: "Yaoye made up her mind; she definitely wanted to discuss this with the great-grandfather. The imperial household is currently declining, and if we could recruit these few young talents, it would be more secure."

Line 7:

…… at Princess Yaoyue's Mansion, as a much-loved little princess, Yaoyue indeed has her own estate; right now the little girl, acting all mature, is pointing at Xiao Ding and the others.

Translation: "... Princess Yaoyue's Mansion; as a greatly favored little princess, Yaoyue indeed had her own estate. At this moment, the little girl, acting all mature, pointed at Xiao Ding and the others."

little princess, estate, little girl, acting all mature.

Thus: "... Princess Yaoyue's Mansion; as a greatly favored little princess, Yaoyue indeed had her own estate. At this moment, the little girl, acting all mature, pointed at Xiao Ding and the others."

Line 8:

"You will be the Captain of the Guard from now on, living in the side wing of my residence; everyone else will live there."

Translation: "\"You will be the Captain of the Guard from now on, living in the side wing of my residence; everyone else stays there. \""

Captain of the Guard, side wing of my residence.

Thus: "\"You will be the Captain of the Guard from now on, living in the side wing of my residence; everyone else stays there. \""

Line 9:

Yaoyue had her arms behind her back, seeming to understand more, but that smug smile on her face couldn't be hidden.

Translation: "Yaoyue had her hands behind her back, seeming to understand more, but that smug smile on her face couldn't be hidden."

seeming to understand more.

Thus: "Yaoyue had her hands behind her back, seeming to understand more, but that smug smile on her face couldn't be hidden."

Line 10:

No one else objected; everyone knew Xiao Ding's strength—he was indeed a powerful Spirit Fighter, truly making the other five feel ashamed.

Translation: "No one else objected either; everyone knew Xiao Ding's strength — he was indeed a powerful Spirit Fighter, making the other five feel ashamed."

he was indeed a powerful Spirit Fighter, making the other five feel ashamed.

Thus: "No one else objected either; everyone knew Xiao Ding's strength — he was indeed a powerful Spirit Fighter, making the other five feel ashamed."

Line 11:

"You say you're a Spirit Fighter, yet you've come to work as a guard—isn't that just idling?"

Translation: "\"You say you're already a Spirit Fighter, yet you came to be a guard — isn't that just idling? \""

a Spirit Fighter, to be a guard, isn't that just idling?

Thus: "\"You say you're already a Spirit Fighter, yet you came to be a guard — isn't that just idling? \""

Line 12:

After everyone dispersed, Yaoyue kept Xiao Ding behind alone.

Translation: "After everyone dispersed, Yaoyue kept Xiao Ding behind alone."

Thus: "After everyone dispersed, Yaoyue kept Xiao Ding behind alone."

Line 13:

"Tonight the empire has a banquet; come with me and protect my safety."

Translation: "\"Tonight the empire has a banquet; come with me and protect my safety. \""

Thus: "\"Tonight the empire has a banquet; come with me and protect my safety. \""

Line 14:

"Yes."

Translation: "\"Yes. \""

Line 15:

Xiao Ding performed a solemn salute; this little princess still needed coaxing, and he was still pointing out that she could help him investigate some past matters.

Translation: "Xiao Ding performed a solemn salute; this little princess still needed coaxing, and he was still pointing out that she could help him investigate some past matters."

performed a solemn salute; this little princess still needed coaxing; he was still pointing out that she could help him investigate some past matters.

Thus: "Xiao Ding performed a solemn salute; this little princess still needed coaxing, and he was still pointing out that she could help him investigate some past matters."

Line 16:

…… at dusk, a carriage set out from Princess Yaoyue's Mansion, Xiao Ding rode his horse alongside; as a powerful Spirit Fighter, he held considerable status even in the Jia Ma Empire's imperial household, so naturally he didn't need to sit with the coachman.

Translation: "... At dusk, a carriage set out from Princess Yaoyue's Mansion; Xiao Ding rode his horse alongside. As a powerful Spirit Fighter, he held considerable status even in the Jia Ma Empire's imperial household, so naturally he didn't need to sit with the coachman."

At dusk, a carriage set out from Princess Yaoyue's Mansion, Xiao Ding rode his horse alongside; as a powerful Spirit Fighter, he held considerable status even in the Jia Ma Empire's imperial household, so naturally he didn't need to sit with the coachman.

Thus: "... At dusk, a carriage set out from Princess Yaoyue's Mansion; Xiao Ding rode his horse alongside. As a powerful Spirit Fighter, he held considerable status even in the Jia Ma Empire's imperial household, so naturally he didn't need to sit with the coachman."

Line 17:

The carriage's curtain was drawn open, and Yaoyue gave a hehe laugh: "Brother Xiao Ding, I heard from my sister that the great-grandfather still wants to see you in a few days."

Translation: "The curtain of the carriage beside her was drawn back, and Yaoyue gave a hehe laugh: 'Xiao Ding bro, I heard from my sister that the great-grandfather still wants to see you in a few days.'"

Brother Xiao Ding, gave a hehe laugh; I heard from my sister that the great-grandfather still wants to see you in a few days.

Thus: "The curtain of the carriage beside her was drawn back, and Yaoyue gave a hehe laugh: 'Brother Xiao Ding, I heard from my sister that the great-grandfather still wants to see you in a few days.'"

Line 18:

The great-grandfather? Is that the true power holder of the imperial household, Jia Xingtian?

Translation: "\"The great-grandfather? Is that the true power holder of the imperial household, Jia Xingtian? \""

The great-grandfather? Is that the true power holder of the imperial household, Jia Xingtian?

Thus: "\"The great-grandfather? Is that the true power holder of the imperial household, Jia Xingtian? \""

Line 19:

Xiao Ding wasn't surprised; looking at the little princess's innocent, naive face, he casually asked, "What do you want from me?"

Translation: "Xiao Ding wasn't surprised; looking at the little princess's innocent, naive face, he casually asked, 'What do you want from me?'"

innocent, naive face, he casually asked, "What do you want from me?"

Thus: "Xiao Ding wasn't surprised; looking at the little princess's innocent, naive face, he casually asked, 'What do you want from me?'"

Line 20:

The little princess shook her head: "I don't know either, but my sister really—she's clearly my person, yet she went to tell the great-grandfather."

Translation: "The little princess shook her head: 'I don't know either, but my sister really — she's clearly my person, yet she went to tell the great-grandfather.'"

I don't know either, but my sister really—she's clearly my person, yet she went to tell the great-grandfather.

Thus: "The little princess shook her head: 'I don't know either, but my sister really — she's clearly my person, yet she went to tell the great-grandfather.'"

Line 21:

Xiao Ding found it amusing; this little girl was about the same age as Xiao Yan, but her maturity was far behind Xiao Yan's, and after managing just a few people, she started putting on an official air.

Translation: "Xiao Ding found it amusing; this little girl was about the same age as Xiao Yan, but her maturity was far behind Xiao Yan's, and after managing a few people she started putting on an official air."

found it amusing; this little girl was about the same age as Xiao Yan, but her maturity was far behind Xiao Yan's, and after managing just a few people, she started putting on an official air.

Thus: "Xiao Ding found it amusing; this little girl was about the same age as Xiao Yan, but her maturity was far behind Xiao Yan's, and after managing a few people she started putting on an official air."

Line 22:

"By the way, Brother Xiao Ding, when we get there, remember to keep those family descendants away—they annoy me to death every day, swarming around me like flies. Yaoyue suddenly complained."

Translation: "\"By the way, Brother Xiao Ding, when we get there, remember to keep those family descendants away — they annoy me to death every day, swarming around me like flies. \" Yaoyue suddenly complained."

By the way, Brother Xiao Ding, when we get there, remember to keep those family descendants away—they annoy me to death every day, swarming around me like flies. Yaoyue suddenly complained.

Thus: "\"By the way, Brother Xiao Ding, when we get there, remember to keep those family descendants away — they annoy me to death every day, swarming around me like flies. \" Yaoyue suddenly complained."

Line 23:

"Princess, I'm only responsible for your safety," Xiao Ding said blandly; he wasn't stupid either, and he didn't want to offend those family descendants, lest making too many enemies rebound on the Xiao family.

Translation: "\"Princess, I'm only responsible for your safety. \" Xiao Ding said blandly; he wasn't stupid either — he didn't want to offend those family descendants, lest making too many enemies rebound on the Xiao family."

Princess, I'm only responsible for your safety, Xiao Ding said blandly, he wasn't stupid either, he didn't want to offend those family descendants, lest making too many enemies rebound on the Xiao family.

Thus: "\"Princess, I'm only responsible for your safety. \" Xiao Ding said blandly; he wasn't stupid either — he didn't want to offend those family descendants, lest making too many enemies rebound on the Xiao family."

Line 24:

"'Ah, don't, Brother Xiao Ding, help me keep them at bay—they're troublesome, always inviting me to go play, and even my pet dog isn't this clingy.' Yaoyue felt somewhat troubled, putting on a pitiful look."

Translation: "\"Ah, don't, Brother Xiao Ding, help me keep them at bay — they're troublesome, always inviting me to go play; even my pet dog isn't this clingy. \" Yaoyue felt somewhat troubled, putting on a pitiful look."

help me keep them at bay; they're troublesome, always inviting me to go play; even my pet dog isn't this clingy; Yaoyue felt somewhat troubled, putting on a pitiful look.

Thus: "\"Ah, don't, Brother Xiao Ding, help me keep them at bay — they're troublesome, always inviting me to go play; even my pet dog isn't this clingy. \" Yaoyue felt somewhat troubled, putting on a pitiful look."

Line 25:

Xiao Ding chuckled and shook his head, not saying anything more; as long as those people weren't too over the line, he wouldn't intervene, and of course, if they weren't too friendly, he would also make use of his function as a guard.

... Miter family

As the wealthiest of the three major families in the imperial capital, the Miter family's banquet venue was extremely luxurious; this time, organized by the youth to show off family strength, the choice of banquet hall was luxurious beyond luxury.

In the banquet hall, the arrival of Princess Yaoyue attracted many gazes; aside from a few, nearly everyone stepped forward to chat.

Mu Zhan was one of those few; as the heir of the Mu family, one of the three major families, his standing among the younger generation was comparable to that of the great princess Yaoye, so he naturally would not take the initiative to speak with Yaoyue.

"Princess Yaoyue, this is…"

Many noticed the extraordinary bearing of Xiao Ding behind Princess Yaoyue; so young and unfamiliar, he must be a scion of some family that rarely shows its face.

"Oh, this is Xiao Ding, my captain of the guard; he's very strong."

Upon hearing the princess's introduction, the young men and women present not only did not look down on Xiao Ding, but their esteem for him rose another notch.

Nobody here is a mindless villain from a novel; the princess's captain of the guard can be called a confidant, and moreover, being so young, talented, and trusted by the imperial household, his future excellence is destined—of course he's worth making friends with.

However, Xiao Ding performed his duties well, never overstepping to talk with anyone; he simply stood guard at the entrance, and did not choose to enter the banquet hall.

Around them were also the guards of other families' young masters, and their positions were basically divided by strength and status.

The princess's noble status meant Xiao Ding naturally stood at the very center.

Xiao Ding's eyes flashed with light; these guards were somewhat elderly and had long followed the great families' influence, so they likely knew some imperial capital gossip, and he promptly began chatting with them.

... in the banquet hall

The princess naturally sat at Mu Zhan's table.

Mu Zhan played with the wine cup in his hand; he had no interest in little girls like the princess, preferring mature, charming older women (me too).

"Princess Yaoyue, the guard you brought seems a bit unusual."

Mu Zhan is warlike, and the Mu family has long held an important position in the Gama Empire's military; only the Nalan family can rival them.

Yaoyue didn't even need to look to know what he was thinking: "You're no match for Brother Xiao Ding—he's already a Spirit Warrior."

Spirit Warrior?

This unfamiliar yet familiar term appeared, and everyone at the table was startled.

A Spirit Warrior expert—such a person is a genuine high‑rank in any major family; has the imperial household become so extravagant as to employ a Spirit Warrior as a guard?

Hearing Xiao Ding's strength, Mu Zhan also lowered his guard; he's no fool—pitting a Fighter Master's strength against a Spirit Warrior would just be rushing to embarrass himself.

"Princess Yaoyue, I hear you've become a first‑rank alchemist—truly congratulations."

From the neighboring seat, a gentle voice sounded, and Yaoyue wrinkled her cute little nose.

"Liu Ling, you're already second‑rank, aren't you? Saying that must be teasing me."

Yaoyue's tone was unfriendly; she had always taken a dislike to Liu Ling, thinking him quite the pretender, but he happened to be a personal disciple of the Pill King Gu He, so she couldn't speak too harshly.

Liu Ling gave a wry smile; this little princess, they also didn't know why they felt such hostility toward her.

"Today we've rarely all gathered like this; how about a sparring match?"

(End of chapter)