Chapter 829: Should Learn More from the Fairy

Immortal Fairy had initially thought establishing the Soybean Dynasty would be a challenging task, requiring her and Yun Ya Tou to intervene, overthrow the Great Xia Dynasty, and set up a new court. Considering that overthrowing Great Xia couldn't be achieved by force alone and would likely encounter numerous obstacles, Immortal Fairy had always been reluctant to establish the Soybean Dynasty in the outside world.

To her surprise, the Great Xia imperial family was so agreeable; whoever she wanted to be emperor could simply become emperor. She was now the acting Sect Master of Wendao Sect, the Lord of the Heavenly Court, and soon to be the founding emperor of the Soybean Dynasty. She would hold leadership over the three largest powers in the world, a privilege she hadn't even experienced in ancient times.

She mused, "See, I told you there wasn't so much scheming in the world. Everyone's a good person."

Lu Yang watched Immortal Fairy, looking bewildered. "Fairy, was your intelligence just an act before?"

"Xiao Yangzi, why are you staring at me?" Immortal Fairy looked at Lu Yang, puzzled. It was the first time she had seen her second-in-command with such a shocked expression.

"N-nothing, I just think you're very clever, Fairy."

"Of course I'm clever." Although she didn't understand why her second-in-command suddenly said that, she was happy to be praised for her intelligence.

In reality, Meng Jingzhou greatly admired Immortal Fairy's answer. As expected of an immortal! Not only was her cultivation unmatched since ancient times, but her emotional intelligence was also remarkably high, leaving others far behind. In contrast, Lu Yang had an immortal following him for years and learned nothing, spending all his time plotting against himself. He should really learn from this in the spiritual space!

Upon hearing Immortal Fairy's reply, everyone's expressions changed. What a sharp response! She not only cleverly dodged the question but also trapped the Second Prince! If the Second Prince had answered "Lu Yang has the final say" or "Lu Yang doesn't have the final say," both would have been wrong. Saying Lu Yang had the final say would be treason, a capital offense. Saying he didn't would imply Lu Yang was useless, leaving the Second Prince no face to associate with him.

This level of cunning and calculation, combined with such astonishing cultivation, no wonder she was called the top talent of the younger generation! Even Daoist Buyu couldn't achieve this level when he was young! Fortunately, the Second Prince was quick-witted. Although startled by Immortal Fairy's reply, he continued to feign drunkenness. This way, if anything came to light later, he would have an excuse.

Unexpectedly, Immortal Fairy then said, "If you don't know who should be emperor, then I'll do it. Do you want to work for me?"

The Second Prince immediately broke out in a cold sweat and dared not feign drunkenness any longer. If he kept feigning it, Lu Yang might say something even more rebellious. He heard that back in the Luo Tian Forest, Lu Yang had brazenly declared his intention to establish the Soybean Dynasty, and now he was bringing up the topic again. Could it be that he had foreseen his own actions back in the Luo Tian Forest? What terrifying foresight!

Lu Yang could make some jokes, but he couldn't. Who was Lu Yang? He was the next Sect Master of Wendao Sect, highly valued by Yunzhi, a half-immortal. When Lu Yang disappeared in the East Sea, Dao Lord Han Hai personally went there to search for him, showing how much he valued Lu Yang. Not to mention, Lu Yang had also saved the ancient ancestor of the Dragon Race. The future sect leader of an immortal sect, with extremely close ties to three half-immortals – no one could match his status or background. As long as Lu Yang only spoke of rebellion and didn't actually commit it, who would dare touch him? Even his Imperial Father wouldn't dare.

"Daoist Lu Yang is just joking," the Second Prince quickly interjected, not daring to continue the conversation. If he went along with it any further, let alone inheriting the throne, it was questionable whether he could even keep his princely title. The Second Prince looked at Immortal Fairy with a hint of awe. It was the first time he had encountered a genius with a more meticulous mind than his own. There's always someone better, beyond even the best.

Immortal Fairy didn't understand why everyone looked at her with awe. Was it because she was going to be emperor? That seemed to make sense.

The Second Prince changed the subject, pointing to the dancing girls. "Daoist Lu Yang, are you interested in these dancers? If so, you can take them all back. Dual cultivation with them can also increase your cultivation."

"What would I do with them?"

Seeing Lu Yang refuse, the Second Prince wasn't surprised. With the dazzling Ye Mengyin in mind, these dancers indeed weren't likely to impress him. He clapped his hands, and a line of attendants emerged from a small room, carrying trays laden with rare treasures, precious artifacts, and cultivation manuals. All were highly beneficial for cultivation; any single item, if taken out, would qualify as a highlight at an auction. Even the other invited guests eyed these items with envy. The Prince has really spent a fortune.

"Daoist Lu Yang and I are kindred spirits at first sight. I've prepared a small token of my esteem; please accept it and don't despise it."

Immortal Fairy was indeed quite disdainful. She merely glanced at them and recognized their origins; they were of no use to her. Even the stones outside her cave dwelling were more valuable than these items. But then she reconsidered: these things weren't for her, they were for Lu Yang. In that case, they might be of some help.

These treasures were all carefully prepared by the Second Prince for Lu Yang, specifically to win over this powerful ally. If Lu Yang accepted them, it would indicate a leaning towards supporting him. The Second Prince secretly observed Lu Yang's reaction, feeling very nervous.

"Given for free?" Immortal Fairy thought to herself, "There really are a lot of good people in the Imperial City."

"Naturally," the Second Prince nodded and smiled.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. Thank you."

The leading attendant took out a storage ring, put all the items from the trays into it, and presented it with both hands. The Second Prince's smile widened upon seeing Immortal Fairy accept the storage ring. It seemed all her previous words were merely because she didn't want to be tested. At the very least, by accepting these treasures, even if she didn't support him in the future, she wouldn't oppose him. "Given for free?" "No reward without merit." How could there be anything truly free in this world? Everything has a price.

"Fairy, you shouldn't take these things," Lu Yang, the "old fellow" in the spiritual space, said with a hint of worry. If it were him, he wouldn't accept anything from the Second Prince.

"Hmm? Why can't I accept them?" Immortal Fairy didn't understand why her 'cheat' (Lu Yang) was so anxious.

"Accepting gifts means you've chosen a side."

"Chosen a side? Which side?"

"As the saying goes, 'those who eat from others' soften their words, and those who take from others' shorten their hands.' If you take something, you'll have to do things for the Second Prince," Lu Yang explained as simply as possible.

"But I already confirmed before taking them, didn't I? They were given for free." Immortal Fairy was meticulous in her actions, leaving no room for error.

"Then if you become enemies in the future, will you act against the Second Prince?"

"Of course I will." Immortal Fairy found her second-in-command's question inexplicable. "Besides, I didn't take them for nothing; I already said thank you."

Lu Yang: "..."

Am I too thin-skinned? Should I learn more from the Fairy?