Chapter 998: Chapter 998: The Mysterious Person in White
Xiao Meng also became tense. Whether they used brute strength or magical power, they were no match for the three guards. Now they were in a bit of trouble.
Left with no choice, she took out her weapon, the Green Vine Staff, from her storage ring and gripped it tightly, preparing to find an opportunity to launch a sneak attack from behind the three guards.
The three guards advanced towards Qin Sisi with a fierce gleam in their eyes, and they pounced viciously, only to come up empty-handed.
The moment they drew near, Qin Sisi swiftly summoned the Wings of Rainbow and flew to the top of the flying device.
This hall, set up as a marketplace, was over twenty meters high. Without the use of magical power, it was impossible for them to reach her. Qin Sisi floated in mid-air, looking down at the entire marketplace with an indifferent expression.
The Wings of Rainbow were no ordinary treasure; they were a Divine Artifact left by the Phoenix, the god of life from the Demon Sacred Realm, to the Jiuxi Royal Family, with each feather dazzling and shimmering in splendid colors.
The people on the ground couldn’t help but raise their heads to gaze at Qin Sisi flying at the top, her entire body cloaked in a layer of enchanting iridescence by the flowing light of the Wings of Rainbow, making her appear radiant and divine.
People knew of the Wings of Rainbow, but few had seen them. Most had only heard of them or seen them in pictures, and most hadn’t realized that the legendary Wings of Rainbow were right before their eyes.
But, after all, there were those among them who recognized the true value of what they saw.
"Is this... the Wings of Rainbow?" Yan Fei, the most well-traveled and knowledgeable in the room, was shocked and his mouth gaped open, his eyes bulging with amazement.
Xiao Meng blinked and whispered in Yan Fei’s ear, "You guessed right, those are the Wings of Rainbow. Do you know who she is now?"
Yan Fei, with a mysterious look from Xiao Meng, nodded involuntarily and swallowed hard. If those were truly the Wings of Rainbow, then he had gotten himself into a big mess.
The Wings of Rainbow were passed down through the Jiuxi Royal Family, and the Sage Ruler would present the Wings of Rainbow to his queen during their union.
The current situation in the Demon Sacred Realm was unclear, but such Divine Artifacts from the ancient gods would undoubtedly be in the hands of His Royal Highness Ye You.
To acquire the Wings of Rainbow from Ye You’s hands could only mean she would be His Royal Highness’s future wife.
Yan Fei didn’t believe that woman was capable of stealing or snatching anything from His Royal Highness; that was impossible.
"Those wings, they look somewhat familiar." Meng Yan, looking at Qin Sisi who had flown up to the top, was also shocked by those wings and murmured to herself.
The guard beside her, a Low-level Magic Star in terms of magic grade, came forward and said in a low voice, "Master, those seem to be the Wings of Rainbow."
"What did you say? How is that possible?" While Meng Yan could tell the wings were extraordinary, she really didn’t want to admit they were the Wings of Rainbow. Wouldn’t that mean the woman’s identity was someone she couldn’t afford to provoke?
Seeing that everyone was awestruck, Qin Sisi slowly descended and turned to Yan Fei, saying, "Mr. Yan Fei, may we leave now?"
Yan Fei hurriedly nodded and said eagerly, "Miss, may I ask which district you reside in?"
"First-Class District," replied Qin Sisi indifferently.
Yan Fei continued, "How could a lady like you stay in the First-Class District? I will have two rooms prepared in the Central District right away. How would you ladies like to move to the Central District and reside there?"
In the Central District, with closer proximity, he could take the opportunity to inquire more about their relationship with His Royal Highness.
The abrupt change from arrogance to courteousness made Qin Sisi feel a bit uncomfortable. She only summoned the Wings of Rainbow to avoid the attacks of those three guards, fearing that using her Magic power would break the rules on the flying device and lead to even more trouble.
Now it seems that the Wings of Rainbow have also brought a fair amount of trouble, suddenly making her the center of everyone’s attention.
Seeing that no one dared to stop them anymore, Qin Sisi pulled Xiao Meng to leave but was blocked again by Meng Yan’s guards.
Meng Yan said with suppressed anger, "The one who hit my guard was not you, and I am magnanimous enough not to hold it against you, but she has to stay."
She pointed at Xiao Meng. Since she couldn’t afford to provoke Qin Sisi, she could only take out her frustration on Xiao Meng, who was the actual instigator behind her guard being struck.
Qin Sisi pulled Xiao Meng behind her and said coldly, "Impossible."
Meng Yan became furious, "Don’t refuse the toast only to drink the forfeit later!"
She felt she had made some concessions and Qin Sisi should be grateful, but to her dismay, Qin Sisi was being utterly stubborn.
Ah Hu, with a battered face, also stood up at this time. Meng Yan, together with her four guards, stood in front of Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng, and the tension between the two sides showed no signs of easing.
Yan Fei found himself in a tight spot, one was the willful miss of the Phantom Spirit family, and the other was a mysterious figure carrying the Wings of Rainbow who kept her true strength hidden. He was uncertain who was more formidable; it seemed he couldn’t afford to provoke either of them.
With no choice left, he said, "I will declare once more, it’s not allowed to use Magic power on the flying device. Anyone who violates the rules will be... they will face severe punishment."
He originally intended to say that violators would be thrown off the flying device to fend for themselves, but considering both sides involved formidable ladies he dared not provoke, he changed his statement mid-sentence, turning what would have been a forceful declaration into something quite feeble.
There was no sign of alleviation between Meng Yan’s side and Qin Sisi and Xiao Meng’s side. One side was angry as fire, the other as cold as ice, and it seemed like a fight could break out at any moment.
Suddenly, several "swoosh" sounds rang out beside them.
By the time Qin Sisi and the others realized what was happening, they found that both antagonistic parties had been locked inside a cage shimmering with a cold light, including Qin Sisi, Xiao Meng, Meng Yan, and her several guards.
Yan Fei was quite close to them, but now he was on the outside of the cage.
Meng Yan thought it was Yan Fei’s doing and began to curse at him furiously. Then she saw a figure slowly approaching from a corner, her cursing suddenly froze in her mouth, and her expression became tense.
Qin Sisi also looked up and saw the person who made Meng Yan tense; her expression turned odd as well.
Because that person indeed was an unusual one; he appeared to have some difficulty moving, sitting in a wheelchair, yet he was clean and tidy, refreshing, wearing an elegantly immaculate white robe.
His face had well-defined features, appearing silent and stern, with noticeable wrinkles at the corner of his eyes. His hair was fairly long, slightly disheveled, but not black; it had turned grey and white.
In the Demon Sacred Realm, the lifespan of those who practice Magic usually extends with the improvement of their Magic level, so their appearance often does not match their age.
This person, from the wrinkles at the corner of his eyes and white hair, Qin Sisi guessed that he was no longer young.
Xiao Meng beside her also stared at the man in white for a while, then suddenly exclaimed in a low voice, "Could it be him!"
