I Can Control Resources

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Mu Feifei had always been extremely cautious in her dealings.

But no matter how cautious she was, she could never have imagined that the Blood Race had been brought under Gao Neng’s control, or that the Blood Race Royal City had now become a cage.

Therefore, as she entered the Royal City, she still maintained the proud air of a Celestial Race Princess.

They entered the city late at night.

The moonlight carried a hint of chill.

Along the way, Mu Feifei didn’t pay much attention to the expressions of the Blood Race members, while Wu Dingxiang did her best to appear affable and approachable.

One of the two was proud, the other amicable.

One wore a cold expression.

The other, a gentle smile.

It created a stark contrast, like ice and fire.

Of course, even with meticulous observation, the most they could have detected was a bit of surprise on the faces of the Blood Race members. After all, it was impossible to discern anything more.

Mu Feifei and Wu Dingxiang eventually stepped into the Royal Hall.

A banquet had already been prepared.

It was a grand affair.

The Blood Race King, Blood Spray, was personally presiding over the late-night banquet. This way, even if the Fourth Prince, Xue Ruyu, didn’t appear, it wouldn’t arouse too much suspicion.

In truth, Gao Neng could have attended the banquet.

Because Mu Feifei and Wu Dingxiang were already in the Royal Hall, he could have ordered them seized and subdued at any moment, if he so wished.

However, that would have been a bit too violent.

Besides, the main reason was that Gao Neng hadn’t yet decided whether to expose the fact that the Blood Race was under his control.

After all, Mu Feifei’s status was no small matter.

Once a direct conflict began, leaving them alive would be impossible.

And if something were to happen to Mu Feifei within the Blood Race’s territory, the probability of several Strongest from the Celestial Race coming to "slaughter" them was very high.

The Blood Marshal was already dead.

Although his soul was not destroyed, his revival would still take over a year.

And Blood Frenzy was currently stationed in Ice City.

In that case... the Blood Race would be left with only one Strongest: Bloodthirst.

If the two sides were to go to war, the Blood Race would certainly be at a disadvantage. The only exception would be if Xu Zilan took action, but that would be tantamount to making the Blood Race an enemy of all other races.

After careful deliberation, Gao Neng chose to hold back for the time being.

’I definitely have to take down Wu Dingxiang!’

’But for now, it’s best not to touch that chick, Mu Feifei.’

Of course, the biggest reason was actually that Gao Neng had just eaten his fill. He didn’t want to eat all over again just to make an appearance.

Because he would be too stuffed.

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Mu Feifei and Wu Dingxiang both ate with exceptional elegance.

Although the former had a somewhat arrogant personality, as a Princess of the Celestial Race, she was still extremely particular about her dining etiquette.

As for Wu Dingxiang, the most beloved Princess of the Dark Night Elf Clan’s Queen, she had actually long entertained the idea of marrying into the royal family of another race.

Therefore, the meal was naturally not a short one.

This time, Blood Spray didn’t just take a couple of bites and leave as he had before. Instead, he accompanied the two princesses until the banquet was over.

During the banquet, he didn’t overly pressure Mu Feifei to drink.

He did, however, persuade Wu Dingxiang to have two glasses. The reason needed no explanation...

Nevertheless, Wu Dingxiang showed no lack of decorum. She basically accepted all that was offered, which was very much in line with the generous customs of the Blood Race, leaving Clan King Blood Spray quite satisfied.

The total dining time was exactly one hour.

The two princesses had a rather precise grasp of their pacing when it came to eating.

The duration was neither too long, nor too short.

By the end of it all, the two princesses had only eaten until they were about seventy percent full. As for the wine, Mu Feifei had two small glasses, which was considered giving the Blood Race King, Blood Spray, enough face.

As for Wu Dingxiang... at Clan King Blood Spray’s urging, she drank a total of eight glasses before stopping.

After eight glasses of wine,

a faint blush, the color of rouge, appeared on Wu Dingxiang’s face.

Paired with her lively, elven eyes, she looked exceptionally captivating.

Seeing that the time was right, Clan King Blood Spray did not keep the two princesses any longer. Instead, he directly arranged for female guards to escort them to their quarters in the Royal Hall to rest.

Regarding the arrangement of the resting chambers... the two princesses were assigned rooms that were a full nine rooms apart.

After seeing Wu Dingxiang being led away, Mu Feifei’s brow furrowed slightly, but she didn’t ask any questions.

The reason was simple. The Fourth Prince of the Blood Race had invited Wu Dingxiang; she was only here to accompany her. As such, she had the self-awareness expected of a third wheel: it was better not to be too conspicuous.

「Midnight arrived.」

Wu Dingxiang entered her room, escorted by two female guards. Then, attended by her personal maid, she changed into a bathing robe.

Dark Night Elves grew up in cold pools from a young age.

Thus, Wu Dingxiang had a firm habit: she had to take a fragrant bath every day before sleeping.

"The Fourth Prince took the initiative to invite the Princess, yet he hasn’t shown up at all. It’s rather rude..." the maid muttered under her breath as she attended to her.

"The rumors say the Fourth Prince just broke through to the Eighth-Order. High Mountain King said so, and the Blood Race King said so as well, so it can’t be false." Wu Dingxiang slowly removed her outer coat, her gaze falling upon the hot water that had been prepared in the room. She then said, "Add two drops of ’Flowing Dark Fragrance’ to the water."

"Should I add it now? Didn’t they say the Fourth Prince wouldn’t be meeting with the Princess until tomorrow?" the maid asked, confused.

"Haven’t you noticed," Wu Dingxiang said with a faint smile, "that our room is nine rooms away from Sister Feifei’s?"