"If you want to get the help of the Three-Eyed Tiger, you must first capture Jiang Cheng’s heart."
The green skirt palace maid, unusually, praised Ningti once.
The two of them chose a path different from Qi Cang and Ling Yi—cooperative exploitation.
If you want to get the help of the Three-Eyed Tiger, you must win over Jiang Cheng.
Making Jiang Cheng fall for Ningti is indeed a good strategy.
Princess Ningti slightly raised her chin, her slender neck as proud as a swan’s.
"After all, he’s just a young sect leader. I’m confident I can enchant him and make him submit."
In this regard, the green skirt palace maid actually believed in her ability.
Over in the Imperial City, countless noble youths regarded the princess as a goddess, their souls haunted by her.
"Heh, then I wish you success."
Time quickly moved to the next day.
As departure neared, Mo Chen came over.
"Sect Leader, hold on. Last night, I stayed up late to make a small gift for the sect leader for entertainment."
Jiang Cheng took a small blue bead the size of a pigeon egg, not knowing what significance it held.
"Sect Leader, infuse spiritual power into it for a bit of refinement, and you’ll discover its wonders."
Brother Cheng refined it slightly and then activated it, watching the bead suddenly crack open.
Then, dozens of figures jumped out!
They grew in the wind, becoming indistinguishable from ordinary people in an instant.
A total of sixteen people, eight men and eight women, the men were outstandingly strong and the women charmingly beautiful.
Jiang Cheng was startled but had no time to inquire before these sixteen people began their performance.
The eight men pulled out drums, lutes, zithers, flutes, and various instruments and started playing.
The music was powerful and stirring, enough to invoke a fighting spirit.
And the eight women began to dance.
Their dance was not only graceful but also wild.
"How was this done?" Jiang Cheng found it very novel.
"These are just small trinkets,"
Mo Chen said with a smile, "They are clay puppets, a type of puppetry. However, these puppets have no power and can only perform song and dance."
"Ahem, so what’s the use of it?"
Mo Chen laughed, "Sect Leader, as you are traveling alone, I made this to keep you from feeling lonely during battles..."
Some things are said sparingly.
Jiang Cheng’s eyes lit up suddenly.
This is like a personal cheer squad!
For someone who loves appearances so much, this thing is simply a must-have divine artifact for travel.
Imagine unleashing this during battles, making your swagger even more refreshing.
In his eyes, this was more useful than any treasure.
"Elder Mo, you know me well!"
He patted Mo Chen’s shoulder heavily.
Said in a deep voice, "I’ll keep the saint-grade elixir in mind!"
Mo Chen was instantly overjoyed.
Only one day of interaction, and he discovered the sect leader was particularly fond of showing off.
Small boasts lighten the mood, big boasts are beneficial—young people having a healthy hobby is understandable.
So he stayed up all night making something to cater to it.
Unexpectedly, the effect was surprisingly good!
Jiang Cheng’s promise solidified his peace of mind.
"Thank you, Sect Leader!"
Given the overwhelming fortune of the Child of the Plane, there was hope for the recovery of his residual soul.
"Once my divine soul restores, I will certainly make an even more refined advanced version in the future, ten times better than this."
"Good, very good! Thank you, Elder Mo, for your effort!"
"By the way, Sect Leader, do you truly not need us to accompany you?"
Valuing the puppets highly, carefully collecting them into the bead, Jiang Cheng shook his head.
"No need, I’m confident in this journey."
"Sect Leader is indeed a divine being, everything is under control..."
The two came to the front hall, where everyone was waiting.
"Sect Leader, can’t you take us out just once?"
Ji Linghan, Lin Ning, and others were reluctant to part, but mostly worried that once he left, he wouldn’t return.
Women have their instincts, not fearing his death, but fearing he’d be captivated by Princess Ningti’s charms.
So they all wanted to follow, personally keeping an eye on him.
"With Elder Mo’s guidance, aren’t you cherishing the opportunity?"
"Practice diligently, as laziness even for a moment would waste my training efforts!"
Although Brother Cheng didn’t like cultivation himself, urging others towards it, he certainly had a methodical approach.
The group quickly set out.
Jiang Cheng rode on the Li Luan and stayed in the palace on its back.
Li Luan was a demon beast of Daoist Palace level, its flying speed extremely fast, traveling thousands of miles with a single flap.
Throughout this journey, Princess Ningti accompanied him, exceedingly attentive.
However, Brother Cheng focused more on that green skirt palace maid.
She still kept her power concealed, appearing as a genuine maid, not knowing what plan she was brewing.
"Sect Leader Jiang, I didn’t seem to see that Three-Eyed Tiger on this trip?"
Ningti cared especially about the Three-Eyed Tiger’s power.
Jiang Cheng frowned. Why does that arrogant tiger keep getting mentioned everywhere?
As if it were the protagonist instead.
He couldn’t stand it.
He said unhappily, "Why bring it?"
"It looks very powerful, and having it accompany you would make things more convenient, wouldn’t it?"
"With my strength, what situation can’t I handle?"
Ningti and the green skirt palace maid exchanged a subtle glance.
With your prowess, without that Three-Eyed Tiger, we wouldn’t even glance your way, okay?
"Sect Leader Jiang seems so confident. Could the Tiger Demon appear when needed?"
Ningti was still probing.
Brother Cheng gradually figured things out.
So this woman was so passionate about him only because of the Three-Eyed Tiger?
For its sake, she was even using seduction tactics on him.
Isn’t his charm better than that Tiger Demon? Where are your eyes?
Even if she doesn’t feel anything for Ningti, his heart felt uneasy.
Consequently, he couldn’t be bothered to chat throughout the journey.
The group quickly arrived at Longyue Imperial City.
Xiahou Jun returned first to report to the Emperor, while Ningti immediately brought Jiang Cheng into her palace.
Princess Ningti was already the most notable person in the Imperial Court, and her return was grandiose.
Moreover, Jiang Cheng didn’t hide or avoid people, so soon many learned of his existence.
News of this spread rapidly throughout Longyue Imperial City.
In recent years, many young nobles had been captivated by the princess, but due to Ningti’s talent and strength, none could catch her eye.
Because of this, no one had gained her favor over the years.
Often not even speaking a word, only watching from afar.
This was the first time someone managed to ride her Li Luan and accompany her.
That was fine, but it was rumored this person held hands with the princess throughout the journey, intimately.
Finally, he even stayed in her palace in Longyue City!
Though not sharing the same bedchamber, it was enough to drive many nobles in the Imperial City mad.
"Who is this Jiang Cheng?"
"In a quarter-hour, I want all the information about this person!"
"Only at the fourth layer of Celestial Fate?"
"Impossible, what right does this person have?"
"Is the princess someone he can approach?"
"Kill him, make the princess realize he’s utterly unworthy of her."
Brother Cheng might never imagine that just walking with Ningti would already stir up the hatred of a horde.
In a way, the attention-grabbing skill he once desired was now actualized.
In less than half an hour, he was already blocked at his door.