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Chapter 452: The Invitation from Frostwater Palace
Chapter 452: The Invitation from Frostwater Palace
January 9th, 2025
"What kind of Golden Core Immortal is he? This Li Changbo is worse than a beast!"
Li Changbo snapped out of his daze, and the first thing he heard was this insult.
He immediately flew into a rage.
Who dares to insult me so brazenly? Just as he was about to unleash his magic and annihilate the offender, he suddenly realized that he couldn't move a muscle.
Not a trace of his Golden Core Realm power could be summoned.
Before him, a young man was looking at him with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.
At that moment, he realized that he had been suppressed by this terrifying youth.
At the same time, he also recalled everything he had experienced in the illusion just now.
As he continued to listen to the voices below, he finally understood what had happened, and his face turned pale.
"Awake now?" Lu Qing said indifferently, "It seems your love for your wife wasn't as deep as you thought.
That poor woman was deceived by you until her dying breath, still pleading for your life.
But she never knew that her trust was misplaced.
Her beloved husband was the one who pushed her into the true abyss."
Li Changbo's face was ashen, and he wanted to argue, but he couldn't even open his mouth.
Lu Qing had no interest in continuing the conversation.
He reached out and a black vortex appeared in his palm, swallowing Li Changbo into it as the latter watched in terror.
With Li Changbo's figure disappearing, everything returned to peace.
"Your Highness, about Li Changbo..."
The Palace Master of Frostwater Palace asked hesitantly.
"Rest assured, he won't appear in this world again."
Lu Qing didn't explain why he had taken Li Changbo away, only saying, "Don't worry."
The Palace Master of Frostwater Palace was immediately relieved.
Given Lu Qing's status, if he said so, it must be true.
Moreover, from what she knew of him, he seemed to be someone who despised evil with a passion.
So Li Changbo's fate was sealed.
Thinking of this, the Palace Master of Frostwater Palace bowed again, "Thank you, Your Highness, for saving us and eliminating this evil person. You have rescued Frostwater Palace from a dire situation. This great favor will be forever remembered by all in Frostwater Palace."
"There's no need for such formality. I just happened to be passing by. If Li Changbo wasn't so arrogant and cruel, I wouldn't have interfered in your affairs."
Lu Qing shook his head, "Since this matter is resolved, we should take our leave."
Saying so, he pulled Xiao Yan and was about to leave.
"Your Highness, please wait!" The Palace Master of Frostwater Palace hurriedly said.
Lu Qing stopped and turned to look at her.
"Your Highness, with your intervention, not only Frostwater Palace but the entire Frostwater City has been spared.
This kindness is beyond our ability to repay.
However, over the past tens of thousands of years, Frostwater Palace has accumulated some treasures.
Please allow me to invite Your Highness to view them, and you may choose whatever pleases you."
"You want to give me treasures?" Lu Qing was a little surprised.
"Your Highness, with your transcendent cultivation, I wonder if the treasures of Frostwater Palace will catch your eye."
Lu Qing hesitated.
To be honest, he was a little tempted.
Due to the nature of his Perfect Golden Core, he was currently lacking in cultivation resources.
If he could obtain some supplements from Frostwater Palace's treasury, it would be quite beneficial.
Moreover...
Lu Qing glanced at Xiao Yan, seeing the young girl staring intently at the Palace Master of Frostwater Palace, and he thought of her extraordinary talent.
Lu Qing had made up his mind, and a smile appeared on his face, "In that case, I won't be so polite."
The Palace Master of Frostwater Palace was overjoyed, "Thank you, Your Highness. Please allow me to escort you into the palace."
Led by the Palace Master of Frostwater Palace, Lu Qing, holding Xiao Yan's hand, slowly descended into the massive ice palace.
As Lu Qing and Xiao Yan's figures disappeared into the ice palace, the city fell silent.
After a while, a buzzing sound erupted, like boiling water.
The entire Frostwater City began to buzz with excitement.
Countless people discussed what had just happened.
"Who is that young man? Even a Golden Core Immortal was powerless before him?"
"The Palace Master addressed him as Your Highness! Someone in this world can make the master of one of the Four Great Secret Realms bow down!"
"He defeated a Golden Core Realm cultivator so easily, what cultivation level is this Your Highness at?"
...
Amidst the city's chatter, people were most curious about Lu Qing's identity.
But in all the discussions, no one knew who Lu Qing was.
Regardless of Lu Qing's background, the people of the city were grateful to him.
Previously, Li Changbo's words were heard loud and clear by everyone.
That guy was a complete and utter demon, devoid of humanity.
If he was in a bad mood, everyone here might truly be burned to death by him.
Therefore, as the Palace Master said, Lu Qing's capture and killing of him could be considered a rescue of everyone from danger.
At this moment, among everyone present, the most excited was the tavern owner.
He shouted to those around him, "Just now, the Upper Venerables were dining in my tavern, and I personally served them meat several times!"
As soon as he finished speaking, countless people rushed towards the tavern.
They all knew that the owner wasn't lying.
Indeed, Lu Qing and the others had been standing on top of this tavern earlier.
...
Lu Qing and his group, of course, paid no attention to the outside world.
As soon as they landed, the Frostwater Palace Master instructed, "Someone, prepare a banquet immediately."
"Yes, Palace Master!"
The people in the Ice Palace had witnessed the events in the sky very clearly.
Moreover, some disciples from Frostwater Palace who had been to Central Province recognized Lu Qing's identity.
They promptly responded in unison, then went to set up the banquet.
The Frostwater Palace Master led Lu Qing and Xiao Yan into a palace.
She then said, "Upper Venerable, my current appearance is truly laughable. Please allow me to freshen up."
Lu Qing nodded slightly.
The Frostwater Palace Master's current state was indeed a bit disheveled.
Not only were her clothes and hair scorched by Li Changbo's flames, but when she was severely injured, the blood she spat out also stained her clothes.
After the Frostwater Palace Master left, Lu Qing strolled around the hall with Xiao Yan.
This hall was obviously built by the Frostwater Palace to receive distinguished guests.
The hall was filled with exquisite decorations and carvings.
Some of the carvings had a subtle flow of artistic essence, causing Lu Qing to nod in appreciation.
It was evident that the people of Frostwater Palace had a deep understanding of the artistic path.
These carvings were undoubtedly masterpieces, showcasing a high level of artistic achievement.
"Is Upper Venerable interested in the art of carving?"
At this moment, a cold voice sounded, and the Frostwater Palace Master's figure emerged from behind the hall.
Lu Qing turned around and felt a slight brightness before his eyes.
He saw that the Frostwater Palace Master had changed into a light green dress.
Her cold temperament added a unique charm to her appearance.
Even her aura seemed to have stabilized after consuming some unknown spirit herb.
The hint of weakness from her injuries only made her more pitiable.
Lu Qing appreciated her for a moment before withdrawing his gaze.
He praised, "These carvings have a subtle flow of artistic essence, and they must be the work of a great artist. It's truly remarkable."
The Frostwater Palace Master saw that Lu Qing's eyes were clear, and she knew that her careful dressing had not stirred any emotions in him.
However, she wasn't surprised.
For a powerful cultivator like Lu Qing, who had reached an unfathomable level of cultivation, his resolve was unwavering.
How could he be swayed by mere physical appearances?
The Frostwater Palace Master smiled and said, "If Elder Stone knew of your praise, he would be overjoyed."
"That Elder Stone is the great artist who carved these works? He's truly remarkable," Lu Qing said sincerely.
He had great respect for someone with such genuine talent.
"I will convey your words to Elder Stone in their entirety, but unfortunately, he entered closed-door cultivation not long ago and has yet to emerge, so he cannot hear your praise."
"Sister, you look so pretty!"
At this moment, Xiao Yan's voice rang out.
The Frostwater Palace Master paused, then lowered her head to see the little girl looking up at her with sparkling eyes.
She laughed, "Little sister, you're very pretty too."
"Sister, my name is Xiao Yan. What's your name?" Xiao Yan asked.
The Frostwater Palace Master knew that Xiao Yan was Lu Qing's younger sister, so she didn't dare to be impolite.
She replied gently, "My surname is Han, and my name is Ling Shuang. You can call me Sister Ling Shuang."
"Sister Ling Shuang!" The little girl called out immediately.
Lu Qing watched as the two, one big and one small, chatted, quickly addressing each other as sister and little sister. He didn't interrupt them.
He could tell that perhaps due to Xiao Yan's ice-cold physique, she felt a sense of closeness to the Frostwater Palace Master.
After chatting for a while, a maid entered the hall from outside.
"Palace Master, the banquet is ready."
"Upper Venerable, Xiao Yan, please follow me."
Lu Qing, accompanied by Xiao Yan, followed the Palace Master of Frostwater Palace to a side hall next door.
On a massive jade table, a plethora of exquisite dishes were displayed.
The variety was astounding, and at a glance, there were at least several dozen, if not a hundred, dishes.
"Your Highness, Xiao Yan, please take a seat," said the Palace Master.
Lu Qing didn't refuse and sat down with Xiao Yan at the banquet.
Lu Qing hesitated, "Your Highness, you're too kind. With so many dishes, it's already too extravagant for just the two of us."
Xiao Yan was also amazed by the abundance of food on the table.
Just then, a small head popped out from Lu Qing's chest, staring intently at one particular dish on the table.
"Please don't be alarmed, Your Highness. This is our companion, and his name is Xiao Li," Lu Qing explained.
Lu Qing looked at the dish Xiao Li was eyeing and immediately understood why the little guy had woken up.
He took Xiao Li out of his embrace and placed him on his shoulder.
"Companion..."
By calling it a companion instead of a spirit pet, it was clear that this black little beast held a special place in Lu Qing's heart.
More importantly, she sensed a terrifying aura emanating from Xiao Li's body.
Suddenly, she realized that this was no ordinary beast but an incredibly powerful spirit beast.
Without delay, she instructed the waiting maid beside her, "Prepare an extra seat for His Highness."
"Make it two, please," Lu Qing added unexpectedly.
He then reluctantly reached into Xiao Yan's hood and pulled out Wuxing.
Since smelling the delicious aroma, Wuxing had been poking its head out curiously.
If he only prepared a seat for Xiao Li and not for Wuxing, he knew that the latter would give him those longing glances for who knows how long.
On this colorful, winged serpent, she also felt a strong sense of threat.
It was evident that Wuxing was also an incredibly powerful spirit beast.
Most importantly, before these two spirit beasts appeared, she hadn't sensed any other life force on Lu Qing and Xiao Yan.
No wonder he could single-handedly slay a Golden Core Immortal and destroy Hanging Mountain.
Even the spirit beasts he kept were exceptionally powerful.
They made her, a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator with several magical treasures, feel a strong sense of threat.
She couldn't afford to be careless and immediately ordered, "Prepare two seats."
The seats were quickly prepared, and they were thoughtfully arranged to accommodate Xiao Li and Wuxing's dining needs.
Once the seats were ready, Wuxing immediately climbed onto the table, its body slightly larger, just the right height to reach the food.
However, Xiao Li didn't sit in its designated seat.
Instead, it stood on Lu Qing's shoulder, tugging at his hair, and stared longingly at the dish it had set its sights on earlier.
The maid beside her promptly brought the dish to Lu Qing.
Xiao Li didn't hesitate and jumped onto the table, leisurely enjoying the food.
Lu Qing apologized, "Please forgive us, Your Highness. Xiao Li is always so playful."
"May I ask, Your Highness, what is this dish?"
"This is Snow Dragon Fish meat, a specialty spirit fish from our Northern State.
This fish lives deep beneath the icy waters and is quite challenging to catch.
But it has an excellent flavor, especially when sliced thinly and eaten raw, it's exceptionally fresh and delicious."
Lu Qing was surprised to learn that it was a type of spirit fish he had never heard of before, sliced thinly and served raw.
Starting with Xiao Li, Lu Qing also began to indulge in the feast before him.
After finishing the Snow Dragon Fish, Xiao Li lost interest in the other dishes.
It crawled back into Lu Qing's embrace and went back to sleep.
On the other hand, Wuxing, who was not picky and could eat anything, was having a grand time.
(End of Chapter)
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