Chapter 506: Do You Have Feelings For Him? Marry Him and You'll Be the Main Wife, Plotting Against a Saint Noble Family

According to news from the Tantai Family, Helian Wen had even colluded with the Demon Race, using one of their Supreme Skills.

The news was explosive, causing a massive uproar.

A single stone had stirred a thousand waves.

The Helian Family had no choice but to come forward and refute the rumor. They insisted the claims were false, stating that Helian Wen had died long ago. The person who attacked Tantai Qing was someone else—likely a remnant of the Demon Race in disguise—and was definitely not Helian Wen himself.

Another Saint-level Noble Family, the Gongsun Family, also spoke up. They explained that the matter required further investigation and that no one should make rash statements, lest they fall for a scheme by the Demon Race and damage the relationship between the three great families.

Most people, however, were inclined to believe that Tantai Qing had been attacked by someone disguised as Helian Wen. After all, given Helian Wen’s strength at the time—especially while heavily injured—jumping into the Demon Abyss would have been a certain death.

For a time, the situation on Immortal Ascension Island was turbulent and fraught with intrigue, and all manner of speculation began to circulate.

It hadn’t been long since Jiang Lan was attacked by members of the Barbarian Race on the main street. Now, it seemed the Demon Race had also appeared, likely hiding in the shadows.

Many of the cultivators who had come to Immortal Ascension Island in search of resources began boarding cargo ships to leave this troubled land.

Throughout the various domains of the Celestial Central Province, spies from many Immortal Sect Lineages sent the news back to their headquarters, causing a great stir.

「Inside Chengming Hall, Jingyang City, the Imperial Capital of Great Xia.」

Emperor Xia reviewed her memorials, her delicate brows furrowing as she listened to Spring Orchid’s report.

“Has Immortal Ascension Island truly become so chaotic?”

Spring Orchid replied respectfully, “It wouldn’t have been this way, but the three great Saint-level Noble Families are only allies in name. They’ve long since lost their former harmony. Open conflicts and secret struggles between them are commonplace.”

“This time, the Tantai Family has been ostracized by the other two Saint-level Noble Families because they’ve grown closer to the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Tantai Qing is highly renowned on Immortal Ascension Island and has countless suitors. Many believe she is destined to become a female Saint. It’s only natural that the Tantai Family is furious about the attack…”

Emperor Xia tossed the memorial onto her desk and said coolly, “A classic case of a beauty bringing disaster. And Jiang Lan has gotten quite close to her, too.”

Spring Orchid watched the Emperor’s expression, unable to tell if she was pleased or angered. She could only choose her words with care, saying in a low voice, “To deal with the matter of the Demon Abyss, the Feng Jun must inevitably come into contact with people. And since Tantai Qing is in charge of patrolling the Demon Abyss, so…”

The implication was that Jiang Lan was only interacting with her out of necessity for his mission.

Emperor Xia waved her hand in irritation, cutting her off. “I understand. You don’t need to make excuses for Jiang Lan. Besides, why would I care who he gets close to?”

A wry smile touched Spring Orchid’s lips, and she shook her head gently.

“Oh, and find a portrait of this Tantai Qing and bring it to me. I want to see for myself what she looks like and whether she deserves such a reputation.”

Emperor Xia propped her elbows on her desk, rested her smooth, fair chin in her palm, and gazed out of the hall for a moment. Suddenly, as if thinking of something, she issued the command.

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Spring Orchid gave a faint smile, then lowered her head and respectfully withdrew.

Emperor Xia stared pensively out of the hall.

‘The situation on Immortal Ascension Island is chaotic, but isn’t the situation in Great Xia just as bad?’

‘That World Alliance is plotting in the shadows. I dispatch the Observatory and the Immortal Suppression Bureau to deal with them, but it isn’t long before all sorts of vicious rumors pop up in another region—nonsense about the heavens being angry, years of drought, and complete crop failure.’

‘It’s all so revolting.’

‘It feels like a fly buzzing incessantly in front of my face, one that I just can’t seem to swat.’

‘On top of that, news of the descent of the Seven Stars has somehow spread throughout the Celestial Central Province.’

‘Some of the Holy Dao Lineages from the other major provinces have sent their Elders and disciples to search for the Seven-Star Origin. They are unruly and refuse to be governed.’

‘They’ve been causing huge disturbances in many parts of Great Xia.’

‘Although I’ve also dispatched people to secretly search for the Seven-Star Origin, we haven’t found a single clue. We’re just running around like headless chickens.’

‘If only Jiang Lan were here,’ she thought. ‘Perhaps he would have some ideas or clues, and I wouldn’t be so exhausted.’

‘He hasn’t even been gone from the Imperial Capital for that long, but it feels like an eternity. Everything has become so… dull.’

‘I’d grown used to having him by my side, used to relying on him. Now that I’m alone again, I feel… at a loss.’

‘And yet, in the beginning, I shouldered everything by myself.’

Emperor Xia took a smooth, crystalline Jade Talisman from within her robes. She stared at the Communication Jade Talisman, hesitating for a long moment before finally putting it away.

‘The situation on Immortal Ascension Island is grim. I shouldn’t disturb him…’

‘But… hasn’t it occurred to him to proactively ask how things are in Great Xia? Or to ask about me?’

For some reason, Emperor Xia started to feel a flicker of anger.

「Inside the study of the Prime Minister’s Mansion.」

Prime Minister Jiang Lintian held a Jade Scroll in his hand.

‘Lan’Er’s ambition is even greater than I imagined. But if this plan of his succeeds, the benefits will be immense.’

‘The foundation a Saint-level Noble Family has built over ten thousand years isn’t the most important part. The most important part is their Little World.’

‘With Father’s current strength and cultivation, creating a new Little World wouldn’t be difficult. It would take time, but the real trouble lies in managing and developing it. The potential of a Little World that has been managed for ten thousand years is immeasurably greater than that of a new one…’

‘But this move is also extremely risky. I can’t afford to act recklessly.’

The Jade Scroll contained some of Jiang Lan’s plans and proposals.

Plotting against a Saint-level Noble Family was far beyond what Jiang Lan could achieve with his current strength, so he needed to find a way to get his father’s help.

Furthermore, Jiang Lintian also had to inform Li Ran of this matter.

He quickly put away the Jade Scroll and, without hesitation, took out a Communication Jade Talisman. He informed his wife, Li Qingshu, of the matter, so that she could then inform her father, Li Ran.

The matter was of the utmost importance; there was no room for error.