He had always assumed that if he couldn't negotiate with Yun Shuang'er, she would simply leave.
Who would have thought that Yun Shuang'er seemed completely unfazed by their conversation that night? Instead, she befriended the Qin Ning brothers and chatted idly with them.
This made a certain young master furious.
At this moment, in a mountain, Qin Ning and his group were resting.
Qi Hao was eating roasted bird, looking over at Qin Ning and Yun Shuang'er, who were chatting happily, and felt an intense surge of anger in his heart.
"What right does that brat have to gain Yun Shuang'er's favor?"
Qi Hao snorted, "Chen Feng, have you investigated that fellow yet?"
"Reporting to Young Master, Qin Ning is the third young master of the Qin family in Lingyun City. It is said that his Star Gate was stolen, but he possesses a talent that can help the Qin family dominate Lingyun City."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing that, Qi Hao became very curious.
"A small Lingyun City, with a population of less than a million, how can it compare to a large commandery city like Tian Shui Commandery? There probably isn't even a Spirit Sea realm martial artist there, is there?"
Qi Hao scoffed, "I don't believe that brat is more handsome than me!"
Hearing this, Chen Feng could only force a bitter smile. His young master was always extremely arrogant; if he continued like this in the Imperial Capital, it would not be good at all.
A few days later, Qin Ning and Qin Hai brought Ling Xiaofei along. The little girl would complain of tiredness after a few steps and kept demanding to ride on Xiao Qing's back.
Initially, Xiao Qing refused, but eventually, if Ling Xiaofei didn't ride on it for a day, it would get angry.
Four or five days later, a faint silhouette finally appeared before the group's eyes.
Beiming City of the Imperial Capital, with its thousands of years of history, finally revealed itself.
The entire Beiming City was square, with a population of tens of millions, surrounded by iron walls. If one looked closely, it resembled a black beast opening its mouth, ready to swallow anyone who entered.
The dark city walls were made of sturdy profound iron, several hundred meters high and thick. There was only one city gate, over ten meters wide, flanked by the imperial guards of the Beiming Empire.
"We're finally here..."
Qin Ning let out a sigh of relief at this moment, slowly saying, "Imperial Capital, this time, things are about to change!"
The group moved forward. Even though they could see the silhouette of Beiming City, it still took them half a day to reach the city gate.
To enter, each person had to pay 100 taels. After entering the city, Qin Ning was dazzled. He looked around, unsure of what to do.
"I heard that Beiming City is like a country within a country, and it turns out to be true!"
The streets were bustling, wide enough for carriages pulled by sixteen horses.
Horses and carriages flowed like water, and people were packed like sardines, an incredibly prosperous sight.
"How uncouth!"
Qi Hao scoffed, "Is this your first time in the Imperial Capital? Do you even know where to stay?"
"Recently, the Tian Shen Academy has been recruiting outer disciples. It's a busy time, and if you don't book in advance, it'll be a long time before you find a place!"
Qi Hao looked at Qin Hai and Qin Ning with disdain.
These two were not worthy of his attention!
They were truly country bumpkins who had just arrived, probably clueless about where to stay.
Now, finding accommodation would be harder than ascending to heaven.
"So, Young Master Qi already has a place?" Qin Hai said, dissatisfied.
It was one thing to have Yun Shuang'er tagging along on the journey; after all, who would complain about a beautiful companion? But this Qi Hao had followed them and been sarcastic the entire way.
Qin Ning had a good temper and didn't mind, but Qin Hai did.
"Of course!"
Qi Hao said proudly, "My mother is the younger sister of the Ye family's patriarch. This time, I haven't even arrived yet, but the Ye family has already booked a place for me!"
After Qi Hao finished speaking, he turned to look at Yun Shuang'er: "Miss Yun doesn't have a place to stay yet, does she? How about staying with me? I guarantee your safety!"
"Let's go!"
Qin Ning waved his hand: "Let's find a place to stay first, then go to the Heavenly God Academy tomorrow!"
"Mm!"
Qin Hai ignored Qi Hao and turned to leave.
"Young Master Qin, let's go together!" Yun Shuang'er smiled faintly, yet it was like a hundred flowers blooming: "It just so happens that I also need to find a place!"
She refused Qi Hao's invitation!
Qin Ning nodded, not refusing either.
In fact, he also had an affection for Yun Shuang'er.
But only because of her talent!
Yun Shuang'er possessed the Chaotic Body; it would be a great pity to waste it.
If cultivated well, she might even become an Empress!
"Sister Yuan Yuan!"
At this moment, a joyful voice rang out.
Qi Hao jumped up, shouting excitedly: "See, see? My cousin is here to pick me up, Ye Yuan Yuan, the favored daughter of the Ye family, a famous beauty of the Imperial Capital!"
Hearing that, Qin Hai's eyes revealed a look of displeasure.
The Ye family, one of the prominent families of the Northern Ming Empire. Ye Yuan Yuan, she was a favored daughter famous throughout the region.
This Qi Hao truly had good fortune.
"Hehe, let me tell you, my cousin has awakened the Emperor Body, and has reached the fourth level of the Spirit Sea Realm, becoming a focus of attention for the Heavenly God Academy!"
"Now the entire Imperial Capital admires her, calling her the favored daughter of heaven!"
Qi Hao was extremely smug and excited. He kept waving at the person.
"Cousin!"
"Qi Hao, why are you only arriving now?" Ye Yuan Yuan said indifferently: "You said you'd be here before the fifth?"
Ye Yuan Yuan offered a polite smile, her whole person like a quiet lotus flower untainted by mud. But her face showed a hint of sadness.
"Cough cough, cousin, there was a slight delay on the way, I apologize!"
Qi Hao immediately went to Ye Yuan Yuan's side and said: "Cousin, how are the accommodations? I have a friend, Miss Yun Shuang'er, whom I met on the way. Can you arrange a room for her? Miss Yun Shuang'er..."
Qi Hao was explaining intently at this moment, constantly looking at Qin Ning with disdain.
As if saying to Qin Ning.
You bumpkin, dare to compare yourself to me? Can you?
But the more Qi Hao spoke, the more he realized something was wrong!
Ye Yuan Yuan did not look at Yun Shuang'er, whom he introduced, but at Qin Ning.
"Cousin,"