LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 79
Chapter 79: Falling Phoenix Tower, Ling Kexin
“Madam, don’t worry. If those ministers dare to gossip about your identity, I will make the decision for you. From now on, you will be my spokesperson!”
Qin Bei said confidently.
What could Ji Zhuyue do?
Of course, she chose to follow Qin Bei.
After all, she had always wanted to be the military advisor behind Qin Bei, helping him ascend to the throne of power.
Not only would this benefit Qin Bei, but it would also benefit the Wu Kingdom.
Now, Qin Bei’s decision turned her backstage ambitions into a public role.
“Alright, since my husband has said so, what reason do I have to refuse?”
Ji Zhuyue smiled and nodded in agreement.
Mu Zhaoxue watched from the side.
She clearly knew that Qin Bei’s decision was very wise.
Yet, for some reason, she felt a little disheartened.
She always surmised that Qin Bei treated Ji Zhuyue better and trusted her more than he did herself.
At that moment, she suddenly recalled what Qin Bei had said in the hall.
Could it be that her husband truly fell for the empress at first sight?
Was she merely the bridal dowry?
Unexplainably, Mu Zhaoxue found herself feeling a twinge of jealousy.
But Qin Bei was unaware of this.
Even if he knew, he wouldn’t say anything. Isn’t it just normal for a little girl to feel jealous?
Who made her so outstanding, anyway?
…
“Alright then, I’m taking Xiaoxuan to Falling Phoenix Tower. No matter what rumors you hear, you two ladies must not get jealous, okay? Your husband is only here to cultivate.”
Qin Bei declared.
Although nothing had happened yet, he believed it was important to give a little preemptive warning.
“Husband, go without worry.”
The two ladies smiled at Qin Bei.
While their words exuded reassurance, smiles adorned their faces.
But Qin Bei suddenly felt that it would be better for him to tone it down a bit.
…
Falling Phoenix Tower.
It resembled the entertainment industry from Qin Bei’s past life.
The women here are talented and each one is more beautiful than the last.
It’s a place where only the wealthy dare to enter and spend their coin.
It’s many times more upscale than any brothel.
Falling Phoenix Tower exists not only in Great Xia but in other dynasties as well.
Including the territory of the Holy Demon Empire, this place thrives.
They spread like Langya Pavilion, not limited to just one region.
The reason it’s called Falling Phoenix Tower is that many of the women here once held noble identities.
They might have been the daughters of kings or princes.
Or perhaps legitimate daughters from prominent families. They could even be princesses from a nation.
Many might have lost their status due to war or offended the wrong individuals.
In the end, they found themselves without support.
To survive, they joined Falling Phoenix Tower and chose a life of performance.
In the Great Xia capital’s Falling Phoenix Tower, there’s a figure that everyone talks about.
Ling Kexin!
Ranked third on the beauty list of the Cangzhou Continent.
Only second to Ji Zhuyue and Mu Zhaoxue.
Of course, her identity goes beyond mere beauty.
Ling Kexin is a descendant of the Spirit Clan!
The very same Spirit Clan that used to inhabit the Foundation Building Secret Realm but has now vanished.
However, Ling Kexin has no ties to the Spirit Clan living within Great Xia.
It’s merely a shared ancestry.
…
Twenty years ago, Ling Kexin appeared in the territory of the Holy Demon Empire.
Unaware of her own identity, she joined a small sect.
Soon, she showcased her powerful cultivation talents alongside the innate gifts of the Spirit Clan.
The small sect began to harvest treasures one after another and discovered an excellent Feng Shui treasure land.
Thus, in just ten years, this sect grew several times its original size.
This rise caught the attention of other sects.
After various investigations, the important figure that is Ling Kexin was uncovered.
When the royal family of the Holy Demon Empire learned of this, they immediately dispatched people to investigate.
This inquiry shocked the entire royal family.
Ling Kexin was indeed a member of the Spirit Clan, and her bloodline was exceptionally pure.
Purer than the blood of the Spirit Clan that once existed in Great Xia.
When the Demon Emperor learned about this, he couldn’t sit still.
Why could the Great Xia Dynasty occupy so many resources and Feng Shui treasures in Cangzhou?
Is it because the Great Xia has vast territories?
Of course not! Although their territory is vast, it is still less than 30% of the entire Cangzhou Continent.
So, why then do they control over 50% of the resources?
Isn’t it because Great Xia once possessed the special race of the Spirit Clan?
This tribe can uncover treasures that ordinary people would never find.
Take the Holy Demon Empire for example; they occupy land similar to that of Great Xia.
Yet, their territory is sparse in terms of Feng Shui treasures.
Not due to a lack of them, but simply because they had gone undiscovered and untapped.
While ordinary folks might visit a spot and find nothing, Spirit Clan members can immediately spot a Feng Shui treasure.
They can harness the energy of heaven and earth to transform it.
This kind of seizing the fortune of heaven and earth is something only the Spirit Clan can accomplish.
So how could the Demon Emperor, who wishes to surpass the Great Xia Dynasty, let go of such a huge treasure as Ling Kexin?
If Ling Kexin were under his command, perhaps a millennium later, the Holy Demon Empire could unify the Cangzhou Continent.
So, he personally issued a decree to grant Ling Kexin the title of Crown Princess of the Holy Demon Empire!
Most people would be thrilled to be engaged to a prince.
But Ling Kexin was different.
She directly refused.
Upon learning of the Demon Emperor’s intentions, Ling Kexin’s sect did not choose to aid her despite her assistance over the years.
Instead, they sought to curry favor with the Demon Emperor, leveraging Ling Kexin’s trust to control her and deliver her to him.
As a result, this sect continues to thrive within the Holy Demon Empire to this day.
What the Demon Emperor didn’t anticipate was that just when he was about to take forceful measures against Ling Kexin to secure her Spirit Clan bloodline for his use, an unknown figure appeared in the palace of the Holy Demon Empire.
The newcomer had only one message.
“Hand over Ling Kexin, or the Holy Demon Empire shall never know peace!”
Who dares to threaten the Demon Emperor within the palace of the Holy Demon Empire?
Only those at the sage level would even think of it!
The two faced off for an extended period.
In the end, no confrontation occurred.
The Demon Emperor was also at a loss.
Alone, he could defeat this person but couldn’t kill him.
How could one not kill an enemy who was a saint-level cultivator?
If he inadvertently crossed that line, the Holy Demon Empire would truly face unrest.
In the end, he had no choice but to hand over Ling Kexin to this mysterious person.
…
And so, Ling Kexin arrived at Falling Phoenix Tower.
Five years prior, having heard that there was a Spirit Clan presence in Great Xia,
she made her way to Falling Phoenix Tower in the Great Xia capital.
She became the top performer of Falling Phoenix Tower!
This event quickly turned into a story passed down among the citizens of Great Xia.
From the eldest centenarian to toddlers barely speaking, everyone knows this tale.
Who can blame them when the one who suffered in this story is the Demon Emperor?
The citizens of Great Xia love stories where the Demon Emperor gets a taste of defeat.
Moreover, it was this event that showcased the potency of Falling Phoenix Tower.
However, over the years, no one has truly discovered who’s behind this power.
Rumors abound that a woman is in control of Falling Phoenix Tower.
Of course, no one can confirm it.
Perhaps Langya Pavilion knows, but the cost of that information isn’t something an ordinary person can afford.
P.S.: I imagine many readers might ask, why not just convert all that money directly into cultivation resources? It would speed up cultivation and allow one to boost their cultivation rank through the system—double the value for a singular penny, right?
Well, the author must clarify: Whether now or later, the protagonist’s spirit stones are very few (not nonexistent, just rare) and spent sparingly on cultivation improvement, because there’s really no need! Having system credits to unlock resources is way more valuable than purchasing cultivation materials.
Moreover, the protagonist’s persona is not that of a cultivation fanatic; they desire to become the strongest but savor happiness too!
It’s possible to frequently buy oneself loneliness—it may seem like acquiring solitude, but it can prove quite useful. Like that map you bought that you can flip for a profit!
Ultimately, I aim to keep the novel’s tone light. If one has wealth but doesn’t flaunt it, then having riches serves no purpose.
So, consider this a little heads-up for all you readers, to prevent any backlash!
(Don’t worry, excluding the added P.S., this chapter exceeds 2,100 words!)