Chapter 188

Thinking of this, Jiang Xun really wanted to speak up and put in a good word for Gufang Ninglin.

But his current identity was rather awkward; if he brought up his status as the Tenth Prince of the Tianyu Dynasty to make threats, it would only cause trouble for the Tianyu Dynasty, and the Tianyu Dynasty would certainly hold him accountable, so he thought it best to just hold back.

Gufang Ninglin led Jiang Xun into a corner of the market, where there was a small shop.

The two of them walked in together: "Boss, I've brought my Dao companion today; can you sell that thing to me now?"

Gufang Ninglin said, looking at the man behind the counter.

"Dao companion?" The boss was taken aback, and Jiang Xun was also taken aback.

"This item can only be bought by those with a Dao companion. The boss has always been unwilling to sell it to me, so I brought you here to pretend to be my Dao companion," Gufang Ninglin transmitted her voice.

"You aren't just dragging someone here to trick me, are you?" The boss looked at Jiang Xun with a suspicious expression.

He thought to himself: Which family is this young master from? He looks so imposing and distinguished; how could he possibly take a fancy to someone from the Gufang Dynasty?

"How could that be!" Gufang Ninglin said, directly wrapping her arms around Jiang Xun's neck to pull him down a bit, and kissed him on the cheek: "Could this be fake?"

"Kissing a cheek or something is pretty simple, right? There are clear regulations on this; I can't just sell it blindly." The boss still didn't believe it when he saw this.

"Why would I lie to you?" Jiang Xun reached out to cup Gufang Ninglin's chin, brought her to his lips, and kissed her on the mouth: "Is this fake too?"

"... Alright, the two of you wait a moment." Seeing this, the boss said no more and turned to walk toward the back room.

Gufang Ninglin, having been released by Jiang Xun, stood there stunned with a flushed face. She hadn't expected Jiang Xun to do such a thing. Or rather, after hearing so many of her scandalous stories along the way, Jiang Xun actually didn't despise her.

If it were any other royal descendant, they would have stayed far away from her long ago to avoid bringing gossip upon themselves.

Yet he...

"What are you looking at? I've kissed plenty of women; being kissed by me is your honor," Jiang Xun said, looking at Gufang Ninglin who was staring at him in a daze.

"Who, who told you to kiss me!" Gufang Ninglin came to her senses, wiped her lips, and turned away, looking as if she were angry.

"You think I wanted to? But I have to fulfill what I promised," Jiang Xun said, seemingly sensing Gufang Ninglin's little thoughts, and deliberately made his tone colder.

"Here, here." The boss walked out from the back room at this moment, holding a small box. After the box was opened, inside was a yellow medicinal pill: "Three hundred High-grade Spirit Stones."

Hearing this, Jiang Xun took out a Storage Bag and tossed it to Gufang Ninglin.

After all, if he gave it directly to the boss, it wouldn't be returned.

Gufang Ninglin then gave the Spirit Stones to the boss in exchange for the pill.

Afterward, she ran out quickly.

【Ding, gift successful!】

【Ding, critical hit triggered!】

【Obtained Top-grade Spirit Stone: 500!】

【Gufang Ninglin's trust level increased to: 35.】

"What kind of pill is this?" Jiang Xun caught up to Gufang Ninglin and asked.

"I won't tell you," Gufang Ninglin said, putting the pill away.

"I bought it, after all; you have to let me know what I bought," Jiang Xun said helplessly.

"..." Gufang Ninglin was silent for a moment, then whispered: "This is a Charm Pill. After taking it..."

"Alright, I know," Jiang Xun interrupted Gufang Ninglin.

A Charm Pill, to put it bluntly, is an aphrodisiac.

The Lingerie-Sect has plenty of these things, and the cost to refine one is at most three Middle-grade Spirit Stones. Damn it, this place is selling them for three hundred High-grade Spirit Stones; isn't this just bullying royal descendants for being "ignorant"!

This place really is full of fools with too much money!

And the reason why only Dao companions can buy it here is probably to add some spice to their relationship, right?

"Why are you buying an aphrodisiac?" Jiang Xun couldn't help but ask.

"For fun, hmph. Whoever speaks ill of me again, I'll feed them the Charm Pill, and when they're doing that, I'll use an Image Shadow Talisman to record them!"

Gufang Ninglin said with her head held high.

"This is for you, as a thank-you gift."

Gufang Ninglin then took out a Storage Ring and stuffed it into Jiang Xun's hand, flying away before Jiang Xun could speak.

Jiang Xun was helpless. He looked at the ring; inside were three hundred High-grade Spirit Stones and five Great Restoration Pills.

It seems Gufang Ninglin never intended for Jiang Xun to pay for her from the start; it was just that if she went alone, the boss wouldn't sell it to her, so she thought of bringing Jiang Xun along.

"She reminds me of the Junlin Dynasty and the Tang Ming Dynasty. When those two dynasties were in decline, Jun Tianling and Tang Ying must have suffered quite a bit, too," Si Yuyan sighed and said.

Both are princesses of fallen kingdoms, but by comparison, Gufang Ninglin is currently in a more miserable state, because whether it was the Junlin Dynasty or the Tang Ming Dynasty, they were destroyed in an instant—at least it was quick.

The Gufang Dynasty, however, is currently in a state of slow death. If someone wanted them dead, they would be wiped out instantly, but no one pays them any mind; that feeling is truly uncomfortable.

Every day they worry about their kingdom falling, and every day they live in fear while suffering cold glares. The commoners in the dynasty are also becoming fewer by the day, all moving to other dynasties.

If this continues, the Gufang Dynasty might not even be as good as a small town.

"I am actually quite curious, how could such a girl become a Personal Disciple of He Luyun?" Jiang Xun said, putting away the Storage Ring.

"Perhaps out of pity for her?" Si Yuyan said uncertainly.

"Or perhaps she really has some extraordinary qualities?" Jiang Xun laughed.

"... I don't see it," Si Yuyan shrugged.

"Her figure isn't bad," Jiang Xun reminisced.

"Could it be better than mine?" Si Yuyan said offhandedly.

"Well, my darling Yuyan is better, it's just a pity I didn't see the front."

"Tch." Si Yuyan rolled her eyes and ignored Jiang Xun.

Seeing this, Jiang Xun headed toward Cang Xingling's residence.

When he arrived at Cang Xingling's place, she was building something in the courtyard; it looked like a swing.

"You're quite leisurely and carefree," Jiang Xun stood at the entrance and said to Cang Xingling.

"Quick, quick, quick, it's good you're here, help me out." Cang Xingling looked up and saw it was Jiang Xun, then beckoned: "No matter how I set it up, it keeps collapsing toward the middle."

"That's because you didn't make a triangular support. Look, at this spot up here, you need to set up two tripods." Jiang Xun said as he reached out to help.

Halfway through, Jiang Xun suddenly had a flash of inspiration; a mass of Ice Flame appeared in his hand, and he swung his Spirit Power to the side, wanting to create a swing directly out of ice.

After some effort, although it took shape, it was crooked and twisted; as a swing, it was completely useless.

"Pfft, this of yours... it's all crooked and twisted, what on earth is this?" Cang Xingling let out a snort of laughter as she looked at the thing Jiang Xun had made.

If it were just an Ice Spirit Root, making a shape would be quite simple, but the Ice Flame in its flaming state was different; this gave Jiang Xun a new direction for development, as he could practice Ice Flame shaping more.