The princess, who had been drinking tea, suddenly turned her face.
"What? On credit?"
"Yes, he did buy it on credit! He said he would pay it back with his future salary."
"This fool! A person from the illustrious princess's manor actually buys things on credit."
The princess threw the tea cup on the table and stood up.
She began pacing the room.
"Do you think he's foolish?"
It seemed like the princess had been slapped hard in the face.
She had suspected that Qin Ming must have obtained the Fire Grass through some other means, and that he was absolutely lying to her.
But she never expected that this fool would actually buy it on credit—just to buy her a Fire Grass!
"On credit for 430 taels?"
"The palace eunuchs only get fifty wen a month. Is he crazy? He won't even be able to repay it in this lifetime, not eating or drinking!"
The key point was that after buying the Fire Grass on credit, he didn't even tell her!
Was he really that stupid? Other subordinates would boast about their deeds, bragging to seek credit. But not him! He remained silent! When she scolded him, he didn't even refute!
The princess, fuming with rage, walked to the door of the room.
She looked out and saw, in the distance, on the snow-covered ground of dusk.
Qin Ming was once again practicing his martial arts.
He was repeatedly executing the Ice Soul Fist, with precise, fluid movements, his energy natural and harmonious!
The princess looked on with admiration.
She suddenly recalled what Qin Ming had told her a few days ago. He had said that his family was in dire straits, that his family had all starved to death, and that it was only by coming to the palace, where there was food and drink, that he was extremely grateful to the Taiyin Palace, and especially to her, the princess!
Given the situation of him buying things on credit just to get her the Fire Grass, was he speaking from the heart at that time?
At that thought, the princess walked to the table and began to examine the food that Qin Ming had left behind.
Osmanthus cakes, candied hawthorn, cold snow beans, and so on—each one emitting a fragrant aroma.
The Fire Grass was warm and fiery, and just standing next to it, she already felt warm.
What exactly is this little Qin Ming up to?
When she tested his bloodline and was reprimanding him, he was still concerned about her coldness?
She really couldn't understand him!
"Go, pay off the 430 taels Qin Ming owes at the Yunu Pavilion."
The Red Serpent standing at the door appeared hesitant.
"Your Highness, the imperial treasury hasn't allocated funds to our Taiyin Palace this month."
"What? They cut a third of the funds the last two months, and this month they still haven't allocated any? What is my sister, the Empress, trying to do?"
"Your Highness, the Empress always prioritizes the White Feather Guard. The town demon guard's military funds are often cut."
"This is outrageous!" Princess Chang Yuexi slapped the table with her hand, and the entire white jade table shattered into pieces.
Gold and silver were crucial for the Demon Guard! They were the universal currency across the continent, whereas jade and antiques were worthless.
She reached out, and the"Yueyin" Sword hanging on the wall immediately flew over with a swoosh and landed in her hand.
"I will go and settle the score with Han Yueli now!"
...
As soon as Qin Ming finished a set of Ice Soul Fist, he heard a sound behind him like the wind rushing through the sky.
Turning around, he saw the Long Princess, wearing black armor and holding the Moonshadow Sword, stepping on the clouds and soaring into the sky. Her entire body was radiating killing intent!
Is this crazy woman going to kill another Transmigrator?
But something felt off!
Why is she heading towards the Empress's Fire Control Hall?
While Qin Ming was filled with confusion, Lingyin, who was walking over, had a worried look on her face.
"Another fight is about to break out."
"Lingyin, what fight?"
"The Empress, Long Princess, and their three sisters don't get along. In the eight years I've been here, they often fought, and it got pretty fierce!"
"Three sisters? I've only heard of the Empress and the Long Princess."
"There's a third princess who left the palace two years ago to become a nun. I haven't seen her since."
Suddenly! A sword qi from the Moonshadow Sword and a deep blue flame exploded in the air!
The Fire Control Hall shook violently, with a loud crashing sound! The entire palace seemed like it would collapse from the shockwave.
Qin Ming couldn't help but think to himself, these two crazy bosses fighting is terrifying!
"Lingyin, do you know why they're fighting?"
"The Empress has always wanted to bring the Demon Suppression Tower under her command, but the Long Princess doesn't agree. That's why they often clash!"
Qin Ming thought to himself, Good! If these two native super bosses kill each other, it's a good thing!
But then, Lingyin muttered again.
"Over the years, I've only seen the Long Princess and the Empress agree on one thing, and that's hunting Transmigrators!"
Qin Ming: ... (⊙o⊙)
Crazy! Have the Transmigrators been bullying you two? Why target them so relentlessly?
What if one day, my skills reach their peak, and these two beauty bosses attack me at the same time?
I definitely won't be able to handle it!
Sigh...
The next three days, Qin Ming didn't see the Long Princess.
He guessed that she might have been injured in the battle with the Empress that day.
Qin Ming also practiced continuously for three days and nights.
His Turtle Breath Spiritual Art reached its great perfection.
The Ice Soul Fist reached small perfection.
The Sky Slashing Sword reached small success.
His realm also broke through to the third stage of the Body Tempering Realm.
Qin Ming felt that when the Turtle Breath Spiritual Art and his Concealment Talent were combined, his speed was ridiculously fast.
Moreover, his presence was concealed, making him unpredictable!
Even if he faced someone of a higher level, he could still fight using his speed.
Qin Ming opened the Locking Sky Gourd.
[Current Luck Points: 90]
He could draw twice.
[Cost: 40 Luck Points, Draw Successful! You get a Second-Grade Pill: Power Pill.]
What the heck! Another Power Pill?
Why would I need such overwhelming stamina and endurance?
[Cost: 40 Luck Points, Draw Successful! You get the Hellish Needle Box.]
[Hellish Needle Box: A hidden weapon. It can be used three times, each time releasing three Hellish Needles that catch the enemy off guard! It can cause harm to humans, demons, beasts, ghosts, and other living creatures.]
That sounds pretty good!
Qin Ming took out the Hellish Needle Box.
It was the size of a palm, making it very easy to hide!
It was engraved with strange patterns and looked extremely exquisite.
Another means of self-preservation!
...
As agreed, Qin Ming had to go to the Spirit Realm today.
Only the lingering dreams of the resentment and hatred between the Transmigrators and the natives could help improve his talent level.
After all, Yun Shuiyao had said that once a native transforms into a beast, their attack power, defense, and speed could increase several times or even dozens of times!
Such terrifying opponents could not be dealt with simply by cultivation.
Talent was the life-saving charm for Transmigrators.
Therefore, upgrading his talent level was a top priority for Qin Ming!