I flew on a sword at the magic academy

"What do you mean by this?" the old man said in a deep voice. The other party was releasing his pressure here without any restraint, which was undoubtedly a provocation to Canghaiju.

"Nothing more than a greeting to your Immortal Island." The middle-aged man spoke indifferently, not even glancing at the other person, but instead focusing his gaze on Jiang Yue, saying, "We are both kings, so we're practically on the same side. How about we simply sell this little dragon to me?"

[You're quite adept at taking advantage of situations.] Jiang Yue was speechless, but still smiled and said, "After all, it's a living creature. It would be too much of a loss to sell it directly."

"Very well, five million high-grade spirit stones a year, I'll rent it." The middle-aged man didn't insist, and handed Jiang Yue a storage ring containing ten million high-grade spirit stones, saying, "This is the rent for two years, please check it."

"Uncle Wang, can I have my little cutie come with me?"

The Ninth Princess looked up at the middle-aged man with a fawning expression.

"This was originally rented as a playmate for you, and no one will try to take it from you for the next two years." The middle-aged man affectionately patted the Ninth Princess's head.

From the snippets of conversation among those around her, Jiang Yue also learned about the middle-aged man's identity.

That was the Prince of Qin of the Great Xia Dynasty, the younger brother of the current emperor, who was second only to the emperor and above all others.

Although both hold royal titles, these are princes with blood ties to the royal family, unlike Jiang Yue, who is merely granted the title of king.

The King of Qin did not linger there. After completing the transaction, he took the Third Prince and the Ninth Princess and stepped into the void, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye.

Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

"That's incredibly domineering! They're actually using their power to intimidate people!"

"Shut up! Do you know who that is? The Prince of Qin of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Supreme Emperor is his elder brother!"

"This is truly a being second only to the emperor, possessing the aura of imperial destiny. If he had wanted to attack us just now, even all of us combined couldn't have withstood a single slap from him!"

Although the several ancestral figures were dissatisfied, there was really nothing they could do. They were no match for the King of Qin, who was blessed with imperial fortune.

This also makes people marvel that the dynasty truly deserves to be the oldest surviving lineage, with unfathomable depth. In addition to the few princes with royal blood, there are hundreds of feudal lords, each of whom is a powerful ruler who commands respect in his region.

The imperial court is full of hidden talents; any one of them could stir up a storm in the desolate state.

In other words, the current emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty focuses on civil administration, rarely engages in war, and seldom actively participates in conflicts.

After leaving Canghai Residence, the first thing Jiang Yue did upon returning to her mansion was to take out the wordless book and examine it carefully.

"What a pity, why did I have to cut it out ahead of time?" Jiang Yue was very regretful. What she needed most right now was a decent scripture, which would undoubtedly be a great opportunity, but the timing just didn't work out.

"Why don't we just melt it down? After all, it's an extremely rare natural material. Let's not waste it," Little Taotie said casually.

"Refine your head! This is formed from the power of heaven and earth, a carrier of the Heavenly Dao Scripture, a rare immortal material that is hard to come by. It might even give rise to scriptures in the future. Are you trying to ruin my future?" Jiang Yue slapped it hard and glared at it angrily.

Of course, she knew that there was probably no chance of turning this wordless book into a scripture, but she still held onto a sliver of hope.

At the very least, if she ever has the opportunity to attain enlightenment and ascend to the supreme position of a sage, then this jade slip can serve as the vessel for her sage's classic texts.

Although keeping it on my person now is of no use, I can't just melt it down.

In the days that followed, Jiang Yue never left the mansion again, and instead devoted herself to comprehending the Daoist essence of the sages on the Mo Zun Dao Platform and the cyan-gold plaque of the Tai Xu Palace.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and I almost missed the grand spectacle of the major powers attacking Wuji Mountain.

"Rumble..."

On this day, the heavens and earth trembled, thunder roared, the sun and moon lost their light, and streaks of meteors drew magnificent arcs across the dark sky before falling into the endless darkness. This was an unusual sign that a great figure had fallen.

Everyone in Tai'an City was alarmed. The attack on Wuji Mountain by various transcendent powers was clearly related to the battle situation on the other side.

"I wonder what the outcome will be this time."

"Is the legacy of the Ink Master about to see the light of day again?"

The city of Tai'an was in an uproar and a frenzy. The inheritance of the Ink Lord had captured the hearts of everyone. At this moment, every cultivator was both excited and expectant, eager to know the outcome.

Of course, the most nervous were the disciples and successors of the Xuanmen Holy Land and the aristocratic families. At this moment, everyone's heart was in their throats, and they felt a little uneasy.

Everyone waited anxiously and expectantly for the results. The three extraordinary forces—the Xuanmen Holy Land, the powerful clans, and the imperial dynasty—had used a total of six supreme holy weapons, the power of which was unimaginable.

Such a large-scale battle could only occur during times of war, alarming everyone in the three thousand prefectures.

What's even more astonishing is that even with all six supreme holy weapons unleashed simultaneously, they still couldn't level Mount Wuji to the ground and were unable to completely breach it.

The combined forces of various transcendent powers launched a fierce attack and finally broke through a passage, but this also led to an unimaginable and earth-shattering change.

The aura of a sage emanated from Mount Wuji, raging like a raging sea across the heavens and the earth!

At this moment, everyone on the desolate land trembled with fear, their bodies involuntarily kneeling on the ground, bowing their heads in a trembling manner towards the direction of Mount Wuji.

Many important figures died on the spot. When this news reached Tai'an City, everyone was shocked. The combined attack of the six supreme holy weapons failed to shake the Wuji Mountain. They only managed to break through a passage, but they paid a considerable price for it.

"Even the Supreme Sacred Weapon failed..."

"Are we going to return empty-handed again this time?"

The leaders of those sacred Xuanmen sects and the powerful families have all retreated. They are the pillars of the lineage and cannot afford any mishaps.

Therefore, the task of wielding supreme holy weapons to explore the mysteries of Wuji Mountain can only be entrusted to those renowned figures and elders whose lifespans are nearing their end and who do not have much time left to live.

These were already dying people; letting them venture into Wuji Mountain to take a gamble meant that even if they met with misfortune, it wouldn't be a devastating or unacceptable loss.

"While this may avoid unnecessary casualties, aren't they afraid that the Supreme Sacred Weapon will be impossible to retrieve and will remain in Wuji Mountain forever?" someone asked, puzzled.

"If you can think of this possibility, do you think those who are sect leaders or family heads wouldn't? They must have absolute certainty to dare to do this, so you don't need to worry about it."

"Indeed, they all inherit ancient traditions, so they must possess extraordinary methods to prevent that situation from occurring."

On this day, the sky over the desolate state was shrouded in a gray haze, with thick, heavy dark clouds covering the heavens. Blood-red lightning flashed frequently, and terrifying thunder rumbled loudly, creating a scene reminiscent of the end of the world.

Frequent, powerful tremors could be felt, and the ground beneath our feet seemed to sink dozens of meters, as if the sky were about to collapse and the land was about to sink.

Jiang Yue arrived in the sky and gazed in the direction of Wuji Mountain.

She didn't know what the current situation of Lord Nangong was, whether he was dead or alive.

All the major transcendent powers have dispatched their strongest warriors, armed with supreme weapons, to enter Wuji Mountain. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to locate City Lord Nangong.

She wanted to go to the site to see for herself, and if she had the chance, she would like to visit Wuji Mountain again, but the area is now completely sealed off and she can't get close at all.

"Let's go, let's go gamble on stones and see if we can cut out a few more rare treasures." The little Taotie bit Jiang Yue's clothes and pulled her outside.

"With the fate of City Lord Nangong unknown, how can I possibly be in the mood to gamble on stones?" Jiang Yue said with a worried expression.

"Even if Lord Nangong is rescued, he's a dying man whose lifespan is nearly exhausted. Instead of wasting time waiting here, we might as well see if we can cut out a medicinal herb to prolong his life," said Little Taotie.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yue's eyes lit up, and she said, "If I can cut a complete and flawless immortal herb from the raw stone, then when City Lord Nangong is rescued, I can allow him to live another life!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Yue felt a sense of urgency and left the mansion in a flash.

As soon as she and Little Taotie appeared on the street, they were immediately recognized by many pedestrians.

"Oh! Is Your Highness preparing to show off your skills again? Which jade gambling venue are you going to this time?"

"His Highness Prince Xiang stayed at his residence for half a month. During the time you didn't leave the residence, our Tai'an City was very quiet."

Jiang Yue greeted and responded to every pedestrian with a smile, without putting on any airs.

"We've been sitting here for half a month. Let's find a place to eat something to digest first." Jiang Yue led the little Taotie to Zuixianlou.

This place is one of the properties under the Liyue Shrine owned by Tantai Jing and his family, and Jiang Yue is an acquaintance of his, so she can get discounts on her purchases here.

"Fairy Jiang?"

As soon as she stepped onto the cloud and passed through the gate, Jiang Yue saw Tantai Jing.

"I'm hosting some VIPs here. Please find a seat and have a few drinks first. I'll come find you later, so remember to save me a seat, okay?" Tantai Jing greeted him with a smile.

"No problem, I'll wait for you to come over." Jiang Yue smiled as she and Xiao Taotie were led by a young and beautiful girl into a palace made entirely of white jade.

"Hey, that kid from the Wu family is here too," Little Taotie muttered softly.

Jiang Yue followed its gaze and saw that in another palace not far ahead, the heir of the Wu family was sitting with several elderly men dressed in brocade.

"Ignore them. I'm just here for a meal and a few drinks. Don't cause me any trouble," Jiang Yue warned.

"You have no idea how many old men from the Wu family came during the two weeks you were in seclusion, looking like they wanted to make an example of you. Just because you didn't provoke them doesn't mean they won't provoke you," Little Taotie said with a sly smile.

Last time at Canghai Residence, the Wu family heir lost to Jiang Yue, and this news caused quite a stir when it reached the Wu family.

In the era when the Dragon Seekers were no longer around, their family was second to none in the field of Tailing Stone. Yet, their most outstanding disciple lost so inexplicably, which they could not tolerate.

Therefore, many of the elders and renowned figures of the Wu family personally came to Tai'an City, not only to see what kind of person could surpass their outstanding disciples in the field of stone appreciation, but also to regain their lost face.

"But at that time you were still in a state of enlightenment. They found you and cursed you horribly. It's just that you didn't hear it, otherwise you definitely wouldn't be sitting here so calmly. You would definitely go up and slap each of them across the face." Little Taotie said it with great seriousness.

Jiang Yue glanced at the Wu family members not far away and said, "After we finish eating, let's go look at the stones. If they still want to gamble with me, then we can make some extra money on the side."

Before long, a table full of delicacies was presented before them. The little Taotie sat down in the chair like a human, its paws as nimble as hands, and began to eat heartily.

Just then, a beautiful young woman stepped forward, bowed to Jiang Yueying, and said, "His Highness the Third Prince sent me to deliver a message to our distinguished guest. He said he would be here soon and hopes that our distinguished guest can stay a little longer and not leave in a hurry."

Jiang Yue nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wait for him here. Tell him to hurry up, or there won't be any wine left."

"Speaking of this Third Prince, he caused quite a stir in Tai'an City a while ago." After the girl left, Xiao Taotie started gossiping.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yue immediately became interested and quickly asked, "What happened? Did you offend some girl?"

"A while ago, a formidable figure came to the desolate state. On his very first day in Tai'an City, he engaged in a fierce battle with the Third Prince. In that battle, the Third Prince was severely injured and defeated. If it weren't for the protective treasure he carried, he might have been killed by that person." The little Taotie gestured with its paws as it spoke, looking comical, but its words were shocking.

"Almost killed the Third Prince? Who was that person?" Jiang Yue couldn't help but be surprised. The Third Prince practiced the "Nine Dragons Fighting Technique" of the Great Xia Dynasty, which was a secret technique that was on par with the "True Meaning of Wumu" and was also mainly used for attacking and killing. As a result, the Third Prince was able to rank among the top among the many strong young people.

Unless a powerful elder disregards his status and takes action, it would be very difficult for anyone to kill him.

"He was a young cultivator, who looked to be around twenty years old. The method he practiced seemed to be from the Kunlun Mountain lineage," Little Taotie recalled, as it had also gone over to watch the battle.

"Kunlun Mountain, one of the Ten Great Mystic Holy Lands? This holy land seems to have always been very low-key. What kind of grudge could make that Kunlun disciple fight the Third Prince in the street and even try to kill him?" Jiang Yue muttered, stroking her chin.