Chapter 551
A Gift for Master
"Ning Qi!"
Princess Xiangxiang noticed Ning Qi's return immediately.
His eyes were filled with surprise.
"Princess, it's been a long time!"
Ning Qi looked at Princess Xiangxiang and smiled, "It seems we really are destined to meet!"
"Yes, you left in such a hurry last time that we didn't even have a chance to thank you!"
Princess Xiangxiang smiled upon hearing Ning Qi's words: "The misunderstanding between us before was my fault, and I've always wanted to apologize to you!"
"Unfortunately, you didn't give me a chance."
"I thought I would never have the chance in this lifetime, but I never expected to meet you here."
"Oh? You actually want to apologize to me?"
Ning Qi smiled upon hearing her words: "However, you are not wrong either."
“We did indeed use each other before, if it weren’t for my intention to use you.”
"We will never cross paths again."
"You can't say that; you are our benefactor."
“If I hadn’t been so willful, you wouldn’t have left.”
"Perhaps, our people... wouldn't have died so many times."
Princess Xiangxiang looked somewhat saddened, and then said, "It was you who made me see myself clearly."
"It made me realize how much I've hurt people because of my willfulness!"
"Oh? So, I've taught you a lesson."
Ning Qi smiled and said after she finished speaking.
Yes, you're right!
Princess Xiangxiang nodded slightly, revealing a determined look: "You helped me see myself clearly, so I will bravely face everything!"
"That's good!"
"If you can gain something from this, then our acquaintance will not have been in vain!"
Ning Qi listened to what she said.
Knowing that this princess has completely changed.
She had clearly seen through many things after experiencing a life-or-death situation.
The person who started this whole thing was Ning Qi.
"Speaking of which, we really are destined to meet!"
Princess Xiangxiang looked at Ning Qi and pointed to the giant ship behind her: "I never expected that we would come here on a giant ship."
"Yes, that's absolutely right!"
Ning Qi nodded, then glanced back at him as well: "Are you coming to Yuncheng?"
"No, this is the last stop I'll be passing through!"
"My next stop is the capital of our Yue Kingdom!"
Princess Xiangxiang shook her head, then continued, "This time when I go back, I want those who want me to never return to know that I'm back!"
"Moreover, they returned in complete victory."
"Oh? Then I've just saved one of their enemies."
Ning Qi smiled upon hearing her words.
"You could say that!"
Princess Xiangxiang nodded and looked at Ning Qi: "Since we are destined to meet... can you help me one last time?"
"can."
Ning Qi agreed without hesitation.
"Master, aren't we going to find Miss Xu? Why are we helping them?"
Yao Ling was puzzled after hearing Ning Qi's words.
Isn't this a waste of time?
"We have a connection with them."
"In that case, let's help her to the end."
Ning Qi smiled and then continued, "Moreover, we need them to enter the city!"
"This can be considered another instance of using them. You should know that if anyone finds out that we killed the young city lord!"
"Who would dare to lead us into the city? We've fooled them again, putting them in danger."
"Then what reason do we have not to help them?"
"Master, what you're saying makes some sense!"
After hearing his words, Yao Ling nodded: "With our current strength, helping her is just a piece of cake."
"Miss, we're about to leave!"
It was at this moment that the commander came over and said something.
Clearly, they were just gathering.
After the last battle, their numbers have dwindled considerably.
The additional people were obviously brought in later.
"Alright! Let's go!"
Princess Xiangxiang agreed and then returned to her carriage.
He got directly into the carriage: "Ning Qi, you come up too!"
"Alright, I'll drive the carriage for you again!"
This time, Ning Qi did not refuse, but readily agreed.
"No need, I already have a groom!"
Princess Xiangxiang gently shook her head, a smile involuntarily appearing on her face.
"Is that so? But I need to do something!"
"Let me drive the carriage!"
Without saying a word, Ning Qi got into the carriage.
He took the riding whip from the groom: "You go ahead, leave the rest to me."
"Yes, my benefactor!"
The groom was clearly one of the previous guards.
After agreeing, he left in a hurry.
After his departure, the convoy set off again.
After the convoy set off again, Ning Qi spurred his horse on and followed along.
The group quickly arrived at the city gate.
After the commander arrived, the guards here showed their waist badges.
There was also an imperial edict from a fellow official.
Then the guards there let them pass.
There was no obstruction.
Ning Qi drove the carriage and blended in with the group.
As he passed the guards, he deliberately lowered his head.
However, the guards here did not pay attention to his every move.
He successfully followed the team into Yuncheng.
After entering the city, Ning Qicai realized the power of Yuncheng.
It was extremely prosperous compared to the cities I had visited before.
Even the guards here are patrolling from time to time.
To prevent any unexpected situations from occurring.
The street vendors were all enthusiastically hawking their wares.
Many people are very well-behaved.
"This city used to be a small town."
"Because the Ten Thousand Swords Sect was located nearby, it gradually grew and prospered over time!"
Princess Xiangxiang poked her head out of the carriage and said to Ning Qi, "Many people are here because of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect."
"We needed a place to rest, so we chose this place."
"Because some people cause trouble, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect sent people to protect this place."
"Gradually, it grew in scale and expanded."
"Oh? I see!"
Upon hearing her explanation, Ning Qi immediately understood what was going on.
The saying "It's good to have a big tree to lean on for shade" applies here.
"Ning Qi, do you possess the strength of a True Immortal?"
At this moment, Princess Xiangxiang suddenly asked a question.
Her eyes were full of curiosity as she looked at Ning Qi.
"Oh? You can even tell a person's strength?"
Ning Qi did not answer her question, but instead smiled and asked her a question in return.
"No, but you killed that half-step True Immortal expert last time."
"Therefore, I feel that you are at least a master of the True Immortal level."
"Otherwise, how could you have so easily killed a half-step True Immortal expert?"
Princess Xiangxiang looked very confident and blinked as she spoke.
"Almost, but it should be a little higher!"
Ning Qi didn't hide anything, but he also didn't tell the truth.
He's a true immortal; he's already broken through to that level.
She now possesses the strength of a celestial being.
However, he didn't tell her what he meant.
"That's enough. The strongest person in my sister's family is only at the True Immortal level."
"If he makes a move, I hope you can stop him." Princess Xiangxiang smiled and looked at Ning Qi, saying, "So, you've helped me, what do you want?"
"I will never frown if I can do it."
"But let me speak first. My abilities are limited. I can't pluck stars or the moon from the sky."
"Don't worry, I don't ask for anything in return."
"I'm just helping you this once."
Ning Qi simply said it calmly.
There was no explanation for why.
After saying that, he continued driving the carriage forward.
Finally, following the commander, they found a relatively quiet inn in the city to stay in.
After everyone was settled, they returned to their rooms.
"Miss, I have arranged for you to stay at the Sumeru Courtyard."
“This place is big enough; let our benefactor stay with you.”
The commander began to help make arrangements.
"Ning Qi, are you going to rest here?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Xiangxiang took the initiative to seek Ning Qi's opinion.
"Why not?"
Ning Qi smiled without any concern: "Are you going back now, or are you going to stay here and shop around?"
Having finally arrived in such a bustling city, I naturally want to take a good look around.
"Of course, we'll go shopping."
"I didn't dare go anywhere along the way, but it's much safer here!"
"The people protecting this place are from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, so it's absolutely safe."
Princess Xiangxiang smiled playfully: "Don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble this time!"
"Oh? Then we'll have to see how you perform!"
Ning Qi smiled when he heard her say that.
Let's go!
Princess Xiangxiang grinned and followed them out of the inn.
"My benefactor, then I'll have to trouble you."
Upon seeing this, the commander spoke respectfully to Ning Qi.
"Don't worry."
Ning Qi nodded, and then followed them out.
After he went out, he followed Princess Xiangxiang forward.
Soon we arrived at a crowded place.
Princess Xiangxiang was very interested in candied hawthorn and osmanthus cake along the way.
I buy something to try whatever I see.
"Ning Qi, try this!"
At the same time, she didn't just focus on eating herself.
Instead, they gave some of these to Ning Qi.
"it is good."
Ning Qi accepted all the offers and joined in the tasting.
Even the medicinal spirits wanted a piece of the pie.
"Master, this girl has really changed her ways!"
Yao Ling said to Ning Qi while eating a candied hawthorn.
"She witnessed firsthand how the person she hated died fighting for her!"
"And many more people died because of her."
"It's already quite remarkable that she can remain so optimistic and cheerful despite such a setback!"
"To be able to awaken to this is even more rare!"
Ning Qi watched Princess Xiangxiang's retreating figure and continued to say to Yao Ling, "It's never too late to grow up after experiencing storms."
"At least, she's still alive."
"Master, isn't this all thanks to us?!"
After thinking for a moment, Yao Ling said, "If it weren't for us, she would probably be dead by now."
"That's true, but we've also taken advantage of them!"
"Today, I even risked sneaking in with them."
"We still owe her more!"
Ning Qi smiled and then followed her: "So, let's protect her on her final journey."
"Ok!"
Yao Ling readily agreed: "I won't forget her candied hawthorns."
"Ning Qi, hurry up, there looks like something fun up ahead!"
Princess Xiangxiang waved to Ning Qi from afar, beckoning him to come over.
"coming!"
Ning Qi smiled and then followed.
When they arrived, they saw that there were people performing acrobatics.
The two performers were clearly ordinary people.
However, they displayed amazing skills, which drew cheers from many people.
"it is good!"
Princess Xiangxiang clapped along, her eyes filled with joy.
“Master, by the way.”
"Weren't we going to the auction to see if we could get some good stuff for Miss Xu's master?"
Yao Ling suddenly thought of something and quickly reminded him.
"Oh? You've reminded me."
Ning Qi then remembered something and patted Princess Xiangxiang on the shoulder: "I'm going to an auction, do you want to come?"
An auction? Great!
"But I don't have many spirit stones."
Princess Xiangxiang nodded after hearing Ning Qi's words, but quickly realized what he meant and said, "I may not be able to help you with what you want."
"I don't need you, I have my own spirit stones!"
Ning Qi shook his head, then continued, "Then, let's go!"
"it is good!"
"There's one up ahead, let's go in and take a look!"
After Princess Xiangxiang agreed, she immediately began to lead the way.
Ning Qi and Yao Ling looked at each other, and then followed.
After bypassing the crowd, they soon arrived at the door of an inn.
The two stopped in front of the door.
"This is it."
Princess Xiangxiang said to Ning Qi.
"Okay, let's go in and take a look!"
Ning Qi nodded, and then led Princess Xiangxiang inside.
"Young master, are you here to attend our auction later?"
When the waiter saw the two of them come up, he hurried over to greet them.
"Yes, there are auctions now?"
Ning Qi nodded and asked.
"Yes, it will begin in half an hour!"
The waiter agreed and then said, "Would the young master like to participate? Come in and take a look."
"Okay, let's go!"
Ning Qi agreed and then had Princess Xiangxiang follow him inside.
This auction house was quite conventional; you could walk past the lobby and into the auction hall.
There are already quite a few people here because it's about to start.
"Young master, would you like to stay downstairs or in a private room?"
The waiter pointed upstairs: "Our private rooms have exquisite wines to drink! Feel free to enjoy them to your heart's content!"
"Let's go to a private room!"
Ning Qi agreed without hesitation.
If he comes across any good items, he doesn't want others to covet them.
"Young master, please!"
The waiter knew they had met a distinguished guest and quickly greeted Ning Qi.
And they led him the way uphill.
"go!"
Ning Qi patted the absent-minded Princess Xiangxiang, and then followed her upstairs.
They soon arrived at the private room upstairs.
There is also a terrace on this side of the attic.
There is also a table here, on which are already some spirit wine and spirit herbs.
It's clearly prepared for distinguished guests.
"Young master, please have a seat."
The waiter pulled out chairs for them and respectfully invited him to sit down. (End of Chapter)