Chapter 764: Chapter 4 My Great Celestial Pride Wife (Requesting Monthly Tickets)
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Daqian Capital, Gui Long City.
As the capital of Daqian, Gui Long City is not only the location of the Imperial City but also the political, economic, and cultural center of Daqian.
Within the city, talents from all over the country gather, attracting the top experts from various fields nationwide; it’s also the place with the largest concentration of strong individuals in all of Daqian.
Similarly, most members of the Daqian Imperial Family reside here.
In the east of the city, near the outskirts of the central area, there lies a vast estate.
This estate spans several miles in length and width, containing multiple large mansions, countless pavilions and towers, and even a small lake at its center. Whether in terms of scenery or layout, it is impeccable.
Elsewhere, such an estate might not seem particularly impressive; any main residence of a Sixth or Seventh-Grade Noble Family could be larger in scale. Yet, in this land-price heavy Gui Long City, such an estate is something most noble families can only dream of.
Moreover, this estate houses several small top-grade spirit veins, specifically gathered for the owner’s cultivation. It is apparent that a Divine Power Zhenren was invited to consolidate these spirit veins here.
The reason for the estate’s lavishness is due to its ownership by the Daqian Imperial Family: the Wu Family. It is none other than the residence of "Prince Kang" Wu Chengsi.
On this day, after the morning court session, a carriage pulled by four spirit horses—adorned with the imperial insignia—slowly stopped at the gates of the Prince’s Mansion.
"It’s the Prince’s carriage."
The guards at the gate recognized the carriage and quickly opened the grand gate, welcoming the carriage inside.
Only after entering the inner gates did the carriage come to a gentle halt.
The coachman lowered the step stool, then respectfully approached to lift the drapes of the carriage aside before retreating. Soon, a young man dressed in a green prince’s attire, with a face resembling exquisite jade, stepped down from the carriage.
He was naturally the owner of this estate, Prince Kang, Wu Chengsi.
Compared to Prince Heng, Prince Kang appeared much younger, his demeanor exceptionally composed, as though nothing in the world could pose him a challenge.
It’s known that even members of the imperial family must possess a cultivation level above the Purple Mansion Realm, and must have established achievements in the Outer Domain Battlefield to be conferred as "Prince." For the title to be passed down, the successor must also attain certain merits.
Though Prince Kang appears so youthful, he has already become a Prince, demonstrating ample martial achievements and cultivation prowess, proving his cultivation speed far surpasses that of ordinary Celestial Prides.
Indeed, he is the Great Celestial Pride of the imperial family’s direct lineage and one of the quasi-crown princes participating in this generation’s Struggle of the Imperial Sons.
"Your Highness."
Upon seeing Prince Kang alight from the carriage, palace attendants immediately approached respectfully to greet him.
Prince Kang waved them off and quickly entered the Inner Courtyard.
Today marked the half-yearly grand imperial court meeting, with a plethora of matters to address. He needed to maintain focus constantly; even being a cultivator in the Purple Mansion Realm, he was already somewhat fatigued.
He waived the customary greeting from his descendants and changed out of his green court attire with the help of the attendant, heading to the small lake within the courtyard for some lure fishing to unwind.
Speaking of, this "lure" fishing method was passed on from Prince Zhenzuo in Longzuo County. Due to its novelty, it has gradually become popular within Gui Long City.
Some of his grandsons found it quite enjoyable and presented him with a few sets as a filial gesture. After playing around with it for a while, he developed some insights of his own.
However, his leisure today was destined to be short-lived.
Just after casting the rod a few times, he saw a guard hurriedly rushing from outside the courtyard to report to him, "Your Highness, Master Xuanmiao has arrived."
Prince Kang slightly paused, a gleam flashing in his eyes: "Invite him in, quickly."
The guard promptly hurried away.
Soon, a gentleman dressed in white, led by the guards, entered from outside the courtyard. This person was, of course, Master Xuanmiao, Gongyang Strategy.
"Your Highness."
Upon seeing Prince Kang, Gongyang Strategy immediately approached respectfully to pay his regards.
"Brother," Prince Kang laughed heartily, quickly setting down the lure rod to greet him, "Long time no see; your Sword Dao cultivation has improved yet again~"
"How could it compare to Your Highness?"
After exchanges of pleasantries, the two then sat by the lakeside pavilion, ordering their attendants to prepare tea before discussing important matters.
"Your Highness, this time on the Cold Moon Immortal Dynasty journey, I have unerringly accomplished the mission and brought back the items you requested."
Gongyang Strategy and Prince Kang had known each other since their youth, having fought side by side on the battlefield. In front of Prince Kang, he rarely showed aloofness, his expression becoming genuinely warm with much sincerity, speaking more casually.
Speaking thus, he retrieved a box from his storage ring and placed it on the stone table in front, gently pushing it toward Prince Kang.
Prince Kang, however, did not immediately open the box. Instead, he looked at Gongyang Strategy and asked, "Was the journey smooth? Did you encounter any dangers?"
The Hurricane Ocean, with its rampant storms and lurking dangers, poses significant risks even for someone with a Purple Mansion Realm cultivation crossing it.
"Rest assured, Your Highness, though there were some twists and turns, I managed to handle them." Gongyang Strategy’s heart warmed, his smile becoming more evident than before.
He pushed the box a little further: "Your Highness should open it and take a look~"
"Very well."
Prince Kang, Wu Chengsi, finally opened the box and picked up the item within to examine it.
