Chapter 1290: Mingchen's Visit

Twenty days later.

Lianyin, her face flushed red, glared at Wang Jianqiang, about to say something.

Suddenly, her eyes widened, a look of shock appearing in her gaze.

At this very moment, she suddenly perceived it.

A peculiar power was spreading throughout her body.

From her physical body to her Spiritual Power, and then to her Soul...

Wherever this power passed, her flesh, bones, Spiritual Power, and Soul.

Were all purified.

She could feel just how pure the essence of this Purification Power truly was.

If not for the fact that the quantity was truly too scarce, her foundation would likely have been able to undergo a transformation, and her talent would have been able to become even more powerful as a result.

Thinking of this.

The shock in her heart grew even more intense.

"That power just now was..."

She looked blankly at Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "My constitution is relatively special; I am able to produce a peculiar kind of Purification Power."

Upon hearing this, a look of intense excitement appeared on Lianyin's face, "Then, can you continue to manifest this power?"

"I can," said Wang Jianqiang.

Lianyin was overjoyed.

If she could continue to receive this power, her foundation would definitely be able to transform, and her talent would continue to grow stronger on top of its current base!

When that time came, to what extent would her talent reach?

Breaking into the Tribulation Transcendence Stage would likely not be difficult.

Thinking of this, she felt even more excited in her heart.

Following that.

Her brows suddenly furrowed again.

All things in heaven and earth are based on balance.

Such a heaven-defying Purification Power would likely not be easy to manifest.

Thinking of this, she could not help but continue to ask Wang Jianqiang, "Daoist Friend Wang, when you manifest this power, will you have to pay a price?"

Wang Jianqiang smiled easily, "There is naturally a price, but if it can allow your Root Bone to transform, Yin'er, a small price is nothing."

Although Wang Jianqiang's words were light, Lianyin did not believe that Wang Jianqiang manifesting this Purification Power could truly be this easy.

The reason he appeared so relaxed must be because he did not want her to bear too much of a psychological burden.

Thinking of this, Lianyin felt a wave of emotion in her heart.

"Many thanks, Daoist Friend Wang."

She spoke softly.

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, "What is all this talk of thanks? And this form of address is too distant."

"Just call me Good Brother or Brother Qiang."

Lianyin's face turned red, and after hesitating for a moment, she spoke softly, "Brother Qiang."

"Yes."

Wang Jianqiang nodded with a smile.

Afterward, he looked Lianyin over and gave a dry cough, "Well, Yin'er, Brother Qiang is in good condition right now."

"I can still hold on for another round."

Lianyin was startled, and before she could react, Wang Jianqiang had already moved closer.

Another twenty days passed.

The White Jade Sedan, pulled by three dragon horses, passed through the gates of Huanling City and entered the city.

It flew straight toward the Inner City District.

The journey was smooth and unimpeded, without encountering the slightest obstruction.

Very quickly.

The White Jade Sedan entered the City Lord's Mansion.

The next moment.

A light flashed on the White Jade Sedan, and Wang Jianqiang, having transformed back into the appearance of Tianyu, walked out of the White Jade Sedan while supporting Lianyin.

At this moment, Lianyin looked extremely weak, her face pale and her steps unsteady, as if she might fall at any moment.

The servants in the Princess Mansion were all greatly alarmed upon seeing this.

Whoosh!

A figure flickered, and in the blink of an eye, appeared beside Wang Jianqiang and Lianyin.

The person who arrived was a woman, dressed in armor and full of heroic spirit.

She looked at Lianyin, a look of worry on her face, "Princess, have you been injured?"

A flash of unnaturalness crossed Lianyin's face; her red lips parted, but she did not speak.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang chimed in, "The Princess encountered a powerhouse of the Octopus Clan while out this time and sustained some injuries."

The armored woman frowned, only then realizing.

The Princess was still being supported by this person.

The Mermaid Princess symbolizes purity and flawlessness; how could she have such contact with a person of the opposite sex?

If this were to spread, what kind of decorum would that be?

Her thoughts stirred.

An invisible force spread out from her body, shaking Wang Jianqiang back.

She took the opportunity to support Lianyin, her face full of concern as she said, "Princess, are you alright? Is the injury heavy?"

A flash of awkwardness crossed Lianyin's eyes, but she feigned composure, shook her head, and said, "I am fine."

As she spoke, she seemed to want to prove it, pushing the armored woman away.

No sooner had she lost the armored woman's support than her legs went soft.

Her body swayed, and she nearly fell to the ground.

"Princess!"

The armored woman hurriedly supported Lianyin again, her face full of worry as she said, "Your injury is not light; you should not push yourself."

Upon hearing this, Lianyin subconsciously glanced at Wang Jianqiang.

When she met Wang Jianqiang's half-smiling face, she hurriedly withdrew her gaze.

Not long after.

Supported by the armored woman, she returned to her residence.

To avoid suspicion, Wang Jianqiang did not stay long in her residence.

Not long after.

The news of the Princess being injured was spread abroad.

Many members of the Mermaid Clan in the Inner City District heard this news.

Whoosh~

Outside the Princess Mansion, a Spirit Light flashed, and a figure appeared.

Seeing the newcomer, the servants outside the Princess Mansion bowed one after another, "Greetings, Prince."

"I heard Lianyin was injured? Is this matter true?" Mingchen said, his face full of worry.

"Her Highness the Princess has indeed suffered a heavy injury."

The servants of the Princess Mansion dared not hide anything and responded honestly.

Hearing the response from the Princess Mansion's servants, the look of worry on Mingchen's face deepened, and he lifted his foot to walk into the Princess Mansion.

"Prince, halt."

Just at this moment, an armored woman flew out from within the Princess Mansion and blocked Mingchen's path.

"Move aside."

Mingchen frowned and spoke coldly.

The armored woman did not retreat even half a step, "Prince, the Princess is currently healing and cannot be disturbed; please come back another day."

Seeing this, a dangerous aura suddenly surged from Mingchen's body.

Just as he was about to erupt, a voice suddenly emanated from within the Princess Mansion, "Mingchen, leave."

This voice was ethereal and pleasant.

But if one listened carefully, one could hear a hint of weakness and fatigue within it.

Mingchen's expression flickered.

Lianyin was indeed seriously injured.

"Lianyin, I have brought you a Healing Pill; let me in," he said toward the inside of the Princess Mansion.

Immediately following.

That ethereal voice came from within the Princess Mansion once again.

"No need."

Mingchen's expression froze.

After his gaze flickered for a moment, he did not get angry.

"Since that is the case, then Lianyin, rest well; I will come to visit another day."

Having finished speaking, he glanced at the armored woman.

His figure flashed and disappeared.

After Wang Jianqiang returned to his residence, he did not go out again.

Now he had laid his cards on the table with Lianyin.

He only needed to wait for the Mermaid Empress to come out of seclusion, and for Lianyin to request the Ocean Heart from the Mermaid Empress.

The only difficulty was...

Time.

According to what Lianyin said, the Mermaid Empress's injury was very heavy.

The duration of this seclusion was uncertain.

Perhaps a few years, perhaps a few decades, or even longer...

A few years would be nothing,

but if the Mermaid Empress truly took decades or even longer to emerge, this time would be somewhat long.

Therefore, Mingchen became his second target.

He hoped Mingchen possessed a method to enter the Phantom Spirit Realm; if so, he might be able to save a great deal of time.

Just as this thought flashed through Wang Jianqiang's mind.

Suddenly, he sensed a fluctuation in the Array outside his residence.

His heart stirred.

His Spirit Sense surged forth.

Upon realizing who had arrived, the corners of his mouth could not help but curl into a faint arc.

This Mingchen is truly sensible.

He had only just thought of him, and he had already delivered himself to his doorstep.