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So, it turned out that ’love at first sight’ really does exist!

This was especially true for ’Mu Feifei’.

That flamboyant and arrogant air sparked a powerful desire to conquer in Xue Ruyu’s heart.

’I, Xue Ruyu, am the most outstanding Prince, so naturally, I must marry the most outstanding Princess. Wu Dingxiang of the Dark Night Elf Clan is beautiful, but she isn’t the most outstanding...’ Xue Ruyu’s gaze wavered between the two figures before him, finally settling on ’Mu Feifei’.

In an instant, a smile spread across his face.

It was as brilliant as the sun.

"Princesses, if you would."

"Thank you for your trouble." Gao Xiaomeng knew she was the one invited this time, so she had no intention of letting Gao Neng speak. She gave Xue Ruyu a slight curtsy.

Gao Neng, on the other hand, did his best to display his arrogance.

He didn’t even spare Xue Ruyu a second glance.

’After all, even if Xue Ruyu is called a super-genius among the other races and the most handsome man in the Blood Race, he’s not even half as handsome as me, right?’

Xue Ruyu naturally noticed Gao Neng’s attitude.

’She’s not looking at me at all?’

’The Celestial Race may be a major race, but my Blood Race is just as strong, isn’t it?’

’She won’t even give me a single glance?’

’As expected of the one known as the most arrogant Princess!’

...

All sorts of thoughts welled up in Xue Ruyu’s mind, but his words and actions remained elegant. After all, this was etiquette he had been taught since childhood.

As they entered the Royal City, cheers erupted from both sides.

Gao Neng’s gaze, however, drifted subtly toward the fresh blood on the items impaled all over the city walls.

’These are all attribute materials, and their quality isn’t low. The lowest are mid-tier or above, and there are many high-tier ones... Those seven stalks impaled over the city gate... are top-grade!’

’And they were deliberately arranged in a heart shape?’

’I wonder if Gao Xiaomeng can subdue this Fourth Prince tonight?’

...

While Gao Neng was thinking about this, Fang Tangtang was also eyeing the attribute materials on the city wall. If possible, she thought she might take a little trip out tonight.

’Thousands of stalks of materials!’

’Letting them go to waste would be such a shame, wouldn’t it?’

As each of them harbored their own thoughts, a female Blood Race guard quietly approached Xue Ruyu’s side and gestured with her eyes toward the White-faced King in their group.

’The Ice and Snow Race?’ Xue Ruyu’s brow furrowed slightly.

’The Blood Race hasn’t even formed an alliance with the Celestial Race yet, and the Ice and Snow Race already wants to interfere?’

’They’re really overreaching!’

’Besides, the Celestial Race is far away in the Eastern District. Is the Ice and Snow Race planning to abandon the battlefield in the North District and shift their focus to the Eastern District?’

"Your Highness, the Fourth Prince, should we report this matter to the Clan King..."

"No need. I have my own plan." Xue Ruyu waved his hand dismissively. The matter seemed complicated, but in reality, the key was ’Mu Feifei’.

’As long as I can win over ’Mu Feifei’!’

’The relationship between the Blood Race and the Celestial Race... will be unbreakable!’

"Yes!" The female guard said no more, as she was well aware of Xue Ruyu’s status within the Blood Race. Most importantly, the Water City Lord was one of the Fourth Prince’s supporters.

In a sense, she was also one of Fourth Prince Xue Ruyu’s subordinates.

...

The rest of the arrangements were relatively formulaic.

After accommodations were arranged for Gao Neng, Gao Xiaomeng, and Fang Tangtang within the Royal City, a welcome banquet that felt like a ’family dinner’ began.

The Blood Race King, ’Xue Pen’, sat at the head of the table.

The legendary number one expert of the Blood Race, Bloodthirst, did not make an appearance.

Gao Neng knew that Qin Blood was currently guarding the ’Source of Evolution’. After all, he was the only Strongest in the Royal City at the moment.

"Ninth Princess, Seventh Princess, please eat some more. I am a bit tired today, so I won’t be able to accompany you further. Ruyu, you stay here and keep the Ninth Princess and Seventh Princess company." Xue Pen wasn’t in high spirits today and seemed to have something on his mind. After eating only a little, he gestured for the Fourth Prince, Xue Ruyu, to take over as host.

"Yes, Father!" Xue Ruyu immediately stood up and respectfully saw Xue Pen off.

Gao Neng also stood and observed the proper etiquette.

But he already had a good idea of what was going on.

’The news of Blood Marshal’s death has most likely been secretly relayed to the Clan King’s ears.’

’Judging by the Fourth Prince’s expression, however, he doesn’t seem to know yet.’

After all, the Prince had been in extremely high spirits, constantly toasting both him and Gao Xiaomeng since the start of the banquet.

Gao Neng knew time was short.

’Getting drunk is out of the question, because I have to make my move tonight.’

Fortunately, both he and Gao Xiaomeng had been arranged to stay in the Royal Hall, which was the main reason Gao Xiaomeng had decided to impersonate Mu Feifei and Wu Dingxiang.

The Blood Race’s Source of Evolution was located inside the Royal Hall!

But what kind of place was the Royal Hall?

It was undoubtedly the most heavily guarded location in the Blood Race’s domain.

Therefore, if they couldn’t get into the Royal Hall smoothly, stealing the ’root’ of the Source of Evolution would be nothing more than a pipe dream.

"They say the Ninth Princess is the greatest genius of the Celestial Race. Seeing you today, I can tell it’s true you are extraordinary!" After Xue Pen left, Xue Ruyu once again began toasting Gao Neng.

"Mm," Gao Neng didn’t refute him, simply taking a small sip.

"Ninth Princess, please drink at your own pace. I’ll drain my cup to show my respect!" Seeing this, Xue Ruyu said no more and immediately drained his own cup in one gulp.

...Gao Neng was speechless.

’What’s going on?’

’Isn’t Gao Xiaomeng supposed to be the main character today?’

’Why does this Fourth Prince keep toasting me?’

’Is it because of our races’ respective statuses?’

’Or maybe... this Fourth Prince wants to get me drunk so he can do something unspeakable to Gao Xiaomeng?’

’If that’s the case...’

’...should I give him the opportunity?’

’It’s the perfect chance for Gao Xiaomeng to capture this Fourth Prince.’

"Ninth Princess, I’ll toast you again!" Soon, Xue Ruyu raised his cup once more.

"Alright, bottoms up!" This time, Gao Neng didn’t just take a small sip. He lifted his cup, tilted his head back, and downed it all in one go.

’Get it over with sooner rather than later.’

’It’s just feigning drunkenness, right?’

’How hard can it be!’

Gao Neng shot Gao Xiaomeng a look with a clear meaning: as soon as the Fourth Prince made a move, she was to capture him and take him hostage.

That way, if they failed, they would still have a chance to escape.

Gao Xiaomeng didn’t say anything.

She just made an "OK" sign with her hand on the table.

The meaning was just as clear.

With that, things became very simple.

Gao Neng downed two more cups in a row, then put on a show of being drunk and drowsy.

"I’m a little drunk... Back in the White Tower... my father strictly forbade me from drinking. I seem to have had a bit too much today..." Gao Neng said, holding his head.

"It’s alright. It’s our first time meeting, Ninth Princess. Let’s have one more."

"I really can’t drink anymore."

"Very well then. Since the Ninth Princess is truly drunk, allow me to escort you back to rest." After speaking, Xue Ruyu was already at Gao Neng’s side.

He reached out and supported Gao Neng by the arm.

Although his action was direct, it was still gentlemanly; he didn’t deliberately touch anywhere else.

Gao Neng, however, was speechless.

𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

’What the hell?!’

’Aren’t you supposed to keep toasting Gao Xiaomeng?’

’Why are you escorting *me* back to rest?’

At this thought, Gao Neng immediately shot Gao Xiaomeng a look, the meaning of which was blatant: ’Hurry up and pretend to be drunk, Xiaomeng Queen!’

"Ah, this Princess... is also a little drunk!" Gao Xiaomeng immediately understood, tilted her head, and slumped onto the table.

...Gao Neng was speechless.

’This acting... is a bit terrible!’

’But it should be good enough, right?’

Just as he was thinking this, Xue Ruyu spoke.

"The Seventh Princess cannot hold her liquor. What are you all standing around for? Quickly escort the Seventh Princess back to her room to rest!"

"Yes!" Hearing this, two female guards immediately walked over, carefully helped Gao Xiaomeng up, and left without a backward glance.

...Gao Neng was speechless.

’What kind of plot is this?’

’Why do I get the feeling that something’s not quite right here?’