Chapter 252 : Bombing The Guests.
Han Lingshi heard the Iron-hooved steeds landing on the ground and raised the curtain on the window gently to look out. Ye Lan said, "We have arrived in the eastern capital, the Paradise City."
Han Lingshi nodded and Yin opened the carriage door. They led the former outside of the carriage where the young lady saw a magnificent royal palace standing tall basking light. A calm but deep voice addressed her, "Young Miss, Welcome to the Eastern Capital."
Han Lingshi looked at the side and found a lean and tall young man dressed in a black light armor with a silver sleek bow tied to his back. Ye Lan said, "Young Miss, this is Ye Arrow. He is responsible for the defense of the Eastern Capital and also the Cloud Palace."
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Ye Arrow shook his head when Yin kicked him in the shin and snorted before walking away. Han Lingshi was surprised and asked, "What just happened?"
Ye Lan covered her mouth and stifled a laughter when Ye Jian said, "This guy stole a wind spirit fruit from Yin when she had yet to take her human form. Since then it has been like this. Had it not been for the fact that Young Master compensated her with a better fruit, she would have slapped him unconscious everytime she sees him."
Han Lingshi also couldn't help but smile when she heard this. She found that these strong experts who commanded strong respect in the world were like children at times. Ye Arrow rubbed his foot and they moved inside the palace.
Han Lingshi finally understood why this place was called the cloud palace. Inside the palace there was a material used to decorate the walls which gave the effect as if the floor was made up of clouds.
Ye Arrow said, "This thing is made from the fusion of fine moon essence and cotton."
Han Lingshi was surprised and looked at him in askance. Ye Arrow replied, "Some centuries ago, a cotton farmer bought some scrapped Moon Essence, the kind that was left over from artifact production. The farmer wanted to use the essence as a dowry gift for his daughter's wedding. Thinking that the unorganized pieces did not look good, he ground it in fine powder.
The powder fell upon some cotton flowers, and this was the result. Moon Essence is one of the most valuable resources in the southern continent and that is why everyone wants to have a piece of it."
Han Lingshi nodded, and then she began to familiarize herself with the situation in this region. While she was busy, Hao Ren had finished paying a visit to the Misty Peak and the Hidden Wisdom Temple. He slayed the ones who did not accept his terms, but the ones who did were rewarded.
It was a carrot and sticks approach that always worked. At this moment, he was sitting atop a boulder looking at the horizon. The young man took a deep breath and thought, 'System.'n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
A holographic screen appeared before him. It had changed a lot.
Name: Hao Ren
Age: 25 (Blue Star Time)
Species: Human
Cultivation: Planet Shattering
Life Span: Fifty Thousand Years
Spirit Pets: Yin
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Artifacts: Chaos Sword, Titan Armor, Soul Calming Bell (Bind), True Dragon Shield, Spirit Skill Voucher*10.
Talents: Yin and Yang Eyes, Space Manipulation, Time Rewind, Music Soul, Sword Heart.
Possession: Crescent Moon Seal (HALF), Snake Wine, Three Million Superior Spirit Stones, Nine Thunder Cauldron.
Rewards: Third Fragment of the Crescent Moon Seal.
Hao Ren sighed and said, "About time you gave me the third fragment."
*Ding: Host, you have been working really hard these days. Thinking about it you have changed a lot in the time you spent here.*
Hao Ren asked, "It is obvious that I will change after spending so much time here. Even mountains wear the traces of the winds they have faced, right?"
*Ding: Yes, they do. What I mean was you no longer think about the future. You have learned to live in the moment.*
Hao Ren sighed, as he said, "Well, yes, it is hard to think about the future after doing all the things that I have done. There are too many uncertainties in this world and I don't see a point in thinking about the uncertain future anymore."
*Ding: That is the true heart of Mountain.*
The system fell silent before it said again, *Ding: Host, issuing Platinum level task. Secure the stabilization of the four nations within six months, and you will receive a kingdom protection blessing as your reward.*
Hao Ren raised his brows and asked, "System, this task came out of nowhere. Is something big about to happen?"
*Ding: Host, either work hard to finish the task or mind your own business, that is how you live longer. This question is above your clearance level.*
Hao Ren clenched his fist and said, "Had you been a human, it would have been so good."
*Ding: System is sensing ill-intentions..*
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Han Lingshi worked till night, before she was interrupted by Ye Lan, who said, "Young Miss, we have guests."
Han Lingshi raised her head to look at her with a questioning gaze. Ye Lan replied, "The leader of the merchant union, Master Kun Lei has arrived with his daughter Kun Lin. They wish to have an audience with you."
Han Lingshi asked, "How did they find out about me?"
Ye Lan smiled and replied, "The spies told them that a significant person was travelling inside the carriage, so while they do not know about your identity yet, they can figure out that you can make big decisions."
Han Lingshi nodded calmly and said, "A wise merchant always know where the benefit lies."
Ye Lan waited for a bit and then she heard Han Lingshi saying, "Have them stay the night in the guest rooms. Give them the best treatment. Tell them we shall have breakfast together."
Ye Lan nodded and left. Yin was also reading a book on the side and she asked, "Young miss, do you want to win their favor?"
Han Lingshi nodded and replied, "The are the people behind the Oriental trading house, the Kun Family. Having them on our side, even if it is just on surface, it is a good thing. It will increase our pull in the future."
Yin nodded and said, "There are many forces outside the borders that cannot wait to make a move against us. Compared to them we lack in strength. Had it not been for Big Brother using iron fist methods the border would have being chaotic."
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "Ren told me about the Ye generals holding the lines against the northern empires. However, it won't stay like that forever we need to get a grip of the internal affairs to make sure we can handle the external ones with peace and efficiency."
The door was knocked and Hao Ren popped his head inside. Yin closed his book and dashed to his side. The young man patted her head gently and gave her a spirit fruit as he told her to go out.
Han Lingshi watched him with an amused expression and asked, "We cannot do anything, what is the point of sending her out?"
Hap Ren closed the door and said, "It is to make sure that Ye Lan does not rush in."
Han Lingshi smiled, she said, "Ren, you are such a kid at times."
Hao Ren walked upto her and said, "You do know that I have spent sixteen years in this world?"
Han Lingshi looked at him and asked, "So, you are going to bully me now that you have grown older."
Hao Ren replied, "Yes."
The young man cooked for his wife and they spent the night dancing to waltz music. It was the middle of the night when Han Lingshi told him to go as she had to cultivate. Hao Ren was helpless but he had no other option.
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In the morning, Ye Lan came over to wake her up. Then she served her with a spirit tea. After a few minutes, she said, "The guests are getting anxious."
Han Lingshi smiled and said, "Let's go."
She took out a hairpin and fixed it in her hair. This was an artifact that Hao Ren gave her to conceal her aura so that the people cannot probe her.
Ye Lan led Han Lingshi to the garden in the back of the palace where the breakfast was arranged. She saw two people sitting inside the pavilion. They stood up as soon as Ye Lan appeared.
Ye Lan made the introductions, "Lady Hao, the administrator for the Crescent Moon Kingdom."
The two people were surprised and Han Lingshi said, "Please seat, Master Kun."
Master Kun was taken aback but her gathered his emotions and sat down after Han Lingshi. He asked, "Please forgive me for asking, but what is your relationship with His Excellency, Wandering Dragon?"
Han Lingshi smiled faintly and dropped the biggest bomb in Kun Lei's life, "He is my husband."