Chapter 271: Chapter 136: Where Did Mu Shiba, the Strongest in Princess’s Mansion, Come From? Part 2
This girl still has some intimidating power!
Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er looked at the crowd and continued, "Since you’ve come to me for judgment, then I shall explain the reasoning to you! Prince Yu’s Mansion set up a Grand Array here, expending countless manpower and resources. It’s only natural that they should refine the Celestial Demon Bone!"
Han Li, Yang Luochen, and Yang Luofeng, the three Tier Eight Powerhouses, frowned upon hearing Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er’s words. However, Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er was currently incensed. Although the three men were dissatisfied, none of them dared to speak.
Xiaoo Ying’Er continued, "However, the Celestial Demon Bone in the Ba Mountain Secret Realm is indeed an ownerless, supreme Treasure. If Prince Yu’s Mansion were to monopolize the Celestial Demon Bone solely because they set up the Grand Array, that too would be unfair! My suggestion is this: since everyone has benefited from the convenience provided by Prince Yu’s Mansion, anyone who subsequently intends to try and approach the Celestial Demon Bone must provide Prince Yu’s Mansion with adequate benefits. Whether it’s Elixirs or Treasures, compensation must be given! In this way, it would be fair and reasonable. Everyone can compete on equal footing, relying on their own strength!"
After Xiaoo Ying’Er finished speaking, she looked intently at the crowd.
Yu Jiansheng and General Wang Linghui exchanged a look, their expressions somewhat grim. Han Li and the Yang Family Brothers, however, had a glint in their eyes, clearly weighing the pros and cons.
At this moment, a sound of tearing air suddenly came from outside the valley. Immediately after, a woman’s figure shot in like an arrow, landing near Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er.
This woman appeared to be in her fifties or sixties. She was tall and stout, with white hair yet a youthful face, and a rosy complexion. As her eyes opened and closed, a sharp light faintly flickered within them. Upon landing beside the Third Princess, she immediately looked at Han Li and the other Tier Eight Powerhouses, her face darkening as she said coldly, "Her Highness the Third Princess’s proposal is perfectly reasonable and makes complete sense. I, Guan Nanfeng, support it wholeheartedly and will comply with it fully! Do any of you dare to disagree?"
Everyone raised their eyes to look at her. Their bodies stiffened as they recognized her attire and appearance. Whether it was the thousand Martial Cultivators or the Tier Seven and Tier Eight experts like Han Li, all their pupils contracted, revealing expressions of profound apprehension.
Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er looked at the newcomer with visible joy on her face, exclaiming, "Granny Guan, you are here!"
Celestial Sect Elder Hua Yanluo, standing behind Xiaoo Ying’Er, quickly performed a curtsy upon seeing the newcomer. "Hua Yanluo respectfully greets Steward Guan!"
The maid Qiing and the other maids’ faces tightened. They all knelt down in unison, proclaiming, "We respectfully greet Chief Steward Guan!"
Lin Xuankong gazed at the chubby, white-haired old woman with a youthful face standing beside the Third Princess, a hint of confusion in his eyes. The Third Princess calls her ’Granny’? Hua Yanluo calls her ’Steward’? And numerous Tier Eight Powerhouses seem to be extremely wary of her?
Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er seemed to have noticed Lin Xuankong’s confusion and smiled. "Granny Guan is the Chief Steward of my Princess’s Mansion. She has watched me grow up since I was a child. Back then, she was my father’s wet nurse, you know!"
Emperor Xiaoo of Great Xia’s wet nurse, and the Chief Steward of the Princess’s Mansion? Lin Xuankong’s expression changed slightly as he involuntarily scrutinized the old lady more closely.
Guan Nanfeng, however, looked towards Han Li, the Yang Family Brothers, Yu Jiansheng, and Wang Linghui, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Generals, you still haven’t responded to the Third Princess’s proposal!"
At this moment, being stared down by Emperor Xiaoo of Great Xia’s wet nurse, the expressions of Yu Jiansheng and the others kept shifting.
After a few moments, Yu Jiansheng bowed and cupped his hands, smiling wryly. "Who would dare to disagree with the Third Princess’s proposal! I was merely considering what kind of Elixirs would be appropriate to request from Fellow Daoist Han, Fellow Daoist Yang, and the others!"
Guan Nanfeng moved her rather chubby legs and walked towards the Yang Family Brothers. "So, it’s you two brothers who disagree?"
Yang Luochen and Yang Luofeng, both Early Eighth Layer experts renowned throughout the world for their Explosive Dust Technique, now showed expressions of deep apprehension as they faced the Chief Steward of the Princess’s Mansion.
Yang Luochen put away his giant hammer and forced a smile. "We agree! How could the two of us dare to disobey the Third Princess’s command!"
Guan Nanfeng then looked at the white-haired, sword-bearing Han Li. "Old Han, do you disagree?"
Han Li’s heart jolted. He immediately shook his head repeatedly and took out ten bright yellow Elixirs from his robes. "I’ve even prepared the Elixirs. These are ten Restoration Elixirs, capable of continuously replenishing a large amount of True Qi. Please consider them as my, Han Li’s, apology to General Yu!"
Seeing the powerful experts react this way, Guan Nanfeng couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
The numerous Tier Eight and Tier Seven experts all wore expressions of embarrassment.
After laughing heartily for a while, Guan Nanfeng walked towards Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er.
When she once again stood beside the Third Princess, this old woman, who had just worn an imperious expression and intimidated numerous Tier Eight Powerhouses, respectfully performed a curtsy. Then, looking at the Princess, her face filled with a doting and affectionate expression. "Third Princess, if I didn’t know how kind-hearted you are, I would have thrashed these rascals on the spot!
"These scoundrels merely feign compliance! They knew the Princess was being pursued by a Great Demon, yet none of them went to her rescue. Moreover, just now, in front of countless people, they dared to hesitate in obeying the Third Princess’s orders. Even if I were to strike them dead here and now, neither Prince Qi’s Mansion nor Prince Dong’s Mansion would have grounds to complain!"
Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er walked over and held Guan Nanfeng’s chubby arm, frowning as she said, "Let’s not talk about them! Granny, since you entered the Secret Realm so long ago, why didn’t you come to help me sooner? How could you bear to watch me being bullied by that Tier Seven Great Demon?"
Guan Nanfeng looked dotingly at Xiaoo Ying’Er, her eyes showing a hint of heartache. "After I entered the Secret Realm, I intended to find you immediately. However, right after entering, I had an epiphany and went into secluded cultivation for many days. It was only after I emerged that I learned the Princess was being pursued by a demon!"
Xiaoo Ying’Er’s face lit up with joy. "A breakthrough? Granny, have you broken through the Late Eighth Layer and advanced to Eighth-Layer Perfection?"
Guan Nanfeng nodded. "Yes, I’ve advanced to Eighth-Layer Perfection. I originally believed it was impossible for me to reach the Ninth Layer in this lifetime. Unexpectedly, after entering the Ba Mountain Secret Realm and experiencing a change of environment, I suddenly had an epiphany and broke through to Eighth-Layer Perfection! Once my Realm stabilizes, I can take a Treasure Elixir and naturally advance to the Ninth Layer! However, if I had known the Princess would encounter a Great Demon... my breakthrough to the Perfection Realm should have been delayed for a while!"
Third Princess Xiaoo Ying’Er shook her head repeatedly. "It’s alright, it’s alright! Little Yu King and this Mr. Mu both came to help me, and we managed to deal with that Great Demon in the end! Granny, your cultivation is more important. The opportunity to break through to Eighth-Layer Perfection is fleeting; how could it be delayed? Please don’t say such things, or Ying’Er will really be upset!"
This Third Princess of Great Xia, usually so composed and serene, now displayed a touch of childish charm and acted coquettishly upon seeing the granny who had watched her grow up!
Guan Nanfeng glanced at the silent Little Yu King to the side, then turned to the Third Princess. "Mr. Mu? Where did this Mr. Mu come from? There are no prominent families with the surname Mu within the Great Xia territory!"