Chapter 202: The Adorable Dragon Saintess
Lin Qi’an was accommodated by the Azure Dragon Clan.
His plan was simple—stay here for now and enjoy his time as an esteemed guest.
The reason was straightforward: this place was safe! There was no other way. He had too many enemies in the Tianhai Dao Domain, and now that news of him had spread, it wouldn’t take long before chaos reached the Canglan Dao Domain.
At the very least, with the Azure Dragon Emperor—an actual Great Emperor—watching over this place, no one would dare make a move against him.
However, if he ventured out alone, that would be an entirely different story.
He wasn’t afraid of people with powerful backgrounds. What truly concerned him were the desperate madmen, those who would willingly trade their lives just to drag him down with them.
Caution was key to longevity.
Besides, staying here to flirt with the Dragon Saintess, playing with her dragon horns—wasn’t that quite enjoyable too?
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Lin Qi’an’s residence within the Azure Dragon Clan was none other than the most core palace of the Dragon Palace.
Layers upon layers of guards surrounded it, both inside and out. Without a token, not even a fly could sneak in.
The Azure Dragon Clan displayed the utmost vigilance. They understood that Lin Qi’an was now their lifeline. Since they had already chosen a side, they had to protect him at all costs.
Inside the palace, Qing Youling was questioning her father.
“Father, I remember you once said that the Prince possesses the power of the Ancestral Dragon. Shouldn’t that be accompanied by some kind of anomaly? Like a faint golden dragon coiling around his body or the flow of Dao resonance?”
“No,” the Azure Dragon Emperor shook his head. “The Ancestral Dragon Bloodline doesn’t manifest any anomalies. What you’re referring to is the Dragon Yang Dao Physique—a divine physique rarely seen through the ages. It is completely different from the power of the Ancestral Dragon.”
“Ah… then what’s special about this physique?” The Dragon Saintess’s face was full of curiosity.
“It’s extremely special. One who possesses this physique is naturally attuned to the Dao. Not only does it benefit the person themselves, but even those around them will gain endless advantages!”
Hearing her father’s explanation, Qing Youling’s face filled with admiration.
‘So, the Prince actually possessed such a divine physique?! No wonder the women around him advanced so quickly in their cultivation. Even that maid Su Xueni was already stronger than her…‘
So this was the reason. All because they were “favored” by the Prince.
A thought began to form in Qing Youling’s mind.
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Within the Lotus Realm, beside a stone table.
Lin Qi’an had already released Bai Jiuli, allowing her to meet Su Xueni. Most people wouldn’t dare reveal such things, but Su Xueni was absolutely trustworthy.
“Xueni greets Senior…” Su Xueni hurriedly saluted, her tone full of respect.
“No need for formalities.”
“Fox… Master, I have a question for you.”
“If you can’t say it naturally, don’t force it. I don’t want to take in a disciple anyway!”
The little girl crossed her legs and folded her arms, her youthful face trying to appear mature, making Lin Qi’an unsure whether to laugh or cry.
“We agreed to keep a low profile, yet look at you showing off in public. Now everyone knows who you are!”
“Hey, I was exposed, not my fault.” Lin Qi’an spread his hands. “Ahem, since my identity is now out, if an Emperor wants to kill me, what should I do?”
“Two options. First, let me retrieve another of my tails. That should restore me to quasi-Saint level strength. At that point, no Emperor would dare lay a hand on you.”
A quasi-Saint alone could protect me from an Emperor? That strong?!
Su Xueni picked up on Bai Jiuli’s confident tone and couldn’t help but be amazed. So, there was such a powerful figure hidden beside the Prince…
“Second, simply alter your aura and appearance, then continue traveling discreetly.”
That made the current plan very simple. Stay low for now and once Bai Jiuli retrieved her tail, they could move however they pleased—no one would dare touch them.
Suddenly, Lin Qi’an sensed something.
“Someone’s here?” He instantly left the Lotus Realm.
It was late at night—who could it be? With the Azure Dragon Clan’s heavy protection, no one should be able to enter without prior notice…
As soon as he stepped outside, he noticed a large sack lying on the ground.
“What the hell is this?” With a casual wave of his hand, his sword intent sliced through the sack, splitting it open.
The moment he saw what was inside, Lin Qi’an almost jumped in shock!
Inside was the Dragon Saintess, Qing Youling.
She wore a shimmering cyan dress, her fine brows and snow-white skin glowing under the dim light. Her delicate, ice-like complexion was adorned with a few translucent dragon scales, while a pair of small jade-white dragon horns sat atop her head.
Her mouth was tightly gagged, and her hands and feet were bound with rope.
The bindings pressed against her soft, delicate body, emphasizing her ample curves, exuding an entirely different kind of allure. It was obvious that she had kidnapped herself.
She assumed that Lin Qi’an had a certain special preference, so she went out of her way to cater to it.
Lin Qi’an was utterly speechless. He didn’t actually have that kind of fetish…
But looking at the Dragon Saintess, all tied up and helpless, there was an inexplicable urge to tease and bully her. It was a different kind of temptation.
“What’s going on?” Lin Qi’an pulled the cloth from her mouth, barely holding back his laughter as he asked.
“I… I don’t know! I don’t know anything! I was just suddenly kidnapped and brought here!”
Lin Qi’an reached out, stroking her smooth dragon horns.
【Ding! Successfully absorbed Luck +20】
“Mm… Your Highness…” Qing Youling’s face flushed red, her expression radiating a mesmerizing charm.
Lin Qi’an didn’t hesitate. With a flick of his hand, he sealed off the Lotus Realm’s external perception and scooped up the Dragon Saintess into his arms.
Bai Jiuli: ……
Su Xueni: ……
“This damn man… is he always this lustful?” Bai Jiuli muttered.
“Not exactly… The Prince is just too outstanding. It’s not surprising that he has many admirers,” Su Xueni responded, her expression somewhat awkward.
“Hah! With so many women in his courtyard, isn’t he afraid of things getting out of hand?”
“That won’t happen,” Su Xueni replied seriously. “Any woman who comes later has to call me ‘Elder Sister.’ Even the Azure Dragon Saintess won’t be an exception.”
“Oh? Is that so?” Bai Jiuli’s gaze flickered.
Qing Youling was ecstatic. She unexpectedly sensed that ten of her spiritual meridians had been unlocked overnight!
Her cultivation speed had more than doubled. Following the one she admired was already fulfilling, but gaining such an immense benefit made her overjoyed.
Even more astonishing—she had gained access to the Lotus Realm, where cultivation speed would double once more!
Being by the Prince’s side meant cultivation speed was tripled… Terrifying.
However, Lin Qi’an explicitly told her to keep this secret, even from the Azure Dragon Emperor.
“Mm! Mm!” The Dragon Saintess obediently nodded, easy to tease and affectionate.
She even liked to rub her dragon horns against Lin Qi’an’s chest. With a girl like this, who wouldn’t be fond of her?
It wasn’t until the afternoon that Lin Qi’an helped her out of the room…
The Azure Dragon Emperor was thrilled. His daughter had earned the favor of the Prince—this meant their relationship was now cemented.
This was precisely the goal of the martial competition for marriage in the first place!
It was widely known that any woman who followed Lin Qi’an would never be mistreated, even those from ordinary sects.
Even if his daughter was merely a concubine or a maid, the Azure Dragon Emperor would still be satisfied.
As soon as Lin Qi’an stepped out, benefits rolled in!
“Oh, about the spirit mine in Tianwu Sea… Send your people to take over. Of the spirit stones mined, Tianjian City will take 70%, while your clan will keep the remaining 30%.”
Hearing this, the entire Azure Dragon Clan was overjoyed! They never expected that the Prince would give them a share of the spirit mine’s profits.
This tripled their earnings while requiring zero casualties!
“Many thanks, Prince!”
The elders and experts of the Azure Dragon Clan bowed in gratitude.
“Good. The 70% share of spirit stones will be regularly delivered to Tianjian City.”
The moment Lin Qi’an left, their excitement could no longer be contained.
One elder smirked. “See that? That’s the Prince’s influence!”
“When I first proposed the martial competition for marriage, you all disagreed, saying we shouldn’t let the Saintess expose herself so recklessly. And now? Look at the results!”
The Azure Dragon Emperor stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
“Hahaha! You were right this time! Now, our Azure Dragon Clan finally has a strong backer. Surpassing the Xuanwu Clan won’t be difficult anymore!”
“Remember, protect the Prince at all costs. No suspicious figures are allowed near him!”
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Days passed.
The Dragon Palace had become a place of pilgrimage.
Various major and minor forces, upon learning that Lin Qi’an was residing here, arrived in droves requesting an audience.
But every single one was turned away by the Azure Dragon Clan.
One individual, however, was granted entry. It was Tong Xiang, the disciple of Lu Weishuang. He carried a letter from his master addressed to Lin Qi’an.
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“I heard you’ve arrived in Tianhai Dao Domain. Be cautious and avoid reckless actions.
My position is delicate, so I cannot help you. This letter is all I can offer.”
“By the way, since you’ve inherited the Thunder Emperor’s Legacy, you should visit Thunder Pool. He once cultivated there—it might benefit you.”
The letter included instructions on how to enter Thunder Pool.
After reading it, Lin Qi’an murmured, “Thunder Pool… That might be worth a visit.”
After all, wasn’t Zhao Yunji also heading there?