Celestial Peak [I]

172. Sword

Wang Ling slapped himself on the forehead and made a deep sigh. He didn't expect his action to reach so far and wide.

[But isn't this good? My name is spreading, though my moniker seems a little malicious it should eventually be overwritten once the moniker Prince of the Divine Light aligns itself with it.

This is rather troublesome. Tsk, my name will eventually spread if I make my move anyway, once I get out of here, the time should have ripened.]

Wang Ling was in distress, but he soon calmed down. He stood straight and turned to Wang Hong, he remembered something and asked, "You said Sister Yan is here?"

Wang Hong nodded his head, "He's currently helping her master in the concoction of the [Phoenix Tail Pill], she will soon come out and give it to Xun Jia."

"Is that so? Is this Xun Jia a lady that you fancy, Wang Hong?" Wang Ling asked.

Wang Hong's face brightened as he scratched the back of his head, "It isn't like that older brother. She's a friend I met in one of my travels is all."

Wang Ling raised a brow, "Is that so."

Clearing his throat, Wang Hong proposed that they should go and meet the princess of the Tranquil Empire, "Mother is currently in there with Yue'er. Um, older brother, can you help me with something when we get there?"

"I will do what I can."

"Can you please distract mother? She's too talkative and for two days now she had been revealing some... um, how do I say this...?"

"Embarrassing stories?" Wang Ling butted in.

Wang Hong hit his palms with his fist and smiled, "That's it!" he then realized his actions were unbecoming so he acted a little embarrassed.

Grinning, Wang Ling spoke, "Hmmm, embarrassing stories ey? That's rather interesting, should I listen to some tales before I interject? I'm rather interested in your past, Hong'er."

"Please spare me, older brother."

Hearing Wang Ling's teasing words, Wang Hong pleaded. Wang Ling laughed, "Alright, lead the way, just introduce me to your woman first and I'll have a talk with mother. I have some important things I want to ask her."

Wang Hong's face beamed and was about to lead the way, but he turned around as he made it clear, "She's not my woman... yet."

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Wang Hong seemed to be rather well adept in going around the palace. Not mentioning how the maids and guards looked at him with familiarity, they also looked at him with warmth and ease.

[How long had he been frequenting this place?] Wang Ling asked himself. But such thoughts didn't last long because Wang Ling noticed Wang Hong's cultivation stage.

At the early age of twenty, Wang Hong had already reached the half-step dominion realm, Wang Ling was amazed. He had seen talents, but Wang Hong was the most talented of them all.

He focused on his eyes and could see the intent or a different form of qi. It was the qi of the spear, Wang Ling was surprised by his achievements in the path of the spear.

Wang Ling nodded inwardly at his brother. Given enough time and Wang Hong will be able to reach heights that might rival that of Wang Ling.

It didn't take long for Wang Hong to lead Wang Ling to a room. From beyond the wooden doors, Wang Ling could hear the laughter of women.

Wang Hong opened the door and Wang Ling entered a room that was adorned by flowers. The aroma of sweet-scented flowers also entered his nose. It was calming. Behind that wonderful aroma was the scent of the medicines.