Chapter 137: A Thorough Beating Awaits You

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“And then, remember I visited the Eastern Sea before? Perhaps the avatar I used was too captivating, and this youngster… He developed a fondness after seeing it.”

Ye Banzhuang hesitated in her explanation.

Lu Xuan couldn’t help but be astounded.

As an Empress, Ye Banzhuang had her fair share of admirers, but Ao Sheng was among the most fervent.

Whenever he interacted with others, he excessively praised the Shattered Cloud Empress, reminiscent of a paid promoter.

In the Demon Immortal Nation, whenever there was an event requiring Ye Banzhuang’s presence, the Eastern Sea Crown Prince would lead a group, banners in hand, eagerly welcoming her at the forefront.

Whenever the Shattered Cloud Empress visited somewhere for an exchange, he would shamelessly ask the organizers for tickets. Considering Ao Sheng’s status, unless the event involved confidential matters, the organizers would usually accommodate him with an extra seat.

However, usually, two powerful figures would accompany him, ready to silence him with a powerful muting spell and drag him away if he got out of hand.

Last year, when the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace was undergoing ancestral land renovation, Ao Sheng was in charge of the project.

After the ancestral hall was refurbished, the East Sea Dragon King, along with his brothers, came to pay respects to their ancestor.

As they entered the ancestral hall and were about to pay their respects, they looked up to find the image of the ancestral dragon replaced by Ye Banzhuang’s portrait, tossed aside on the altar.

The Dragon King nearly fainted with rage and would have punished his own son severely had the Dragon Kings of the other three domains not intervened.

“Doesn’t the outside world know your true form?” Lu Xuan inquired.

“Of course, they do. The maids in the palace, the court officials, and the leaders of various factions I often interact with know what I look like… It’s not a secret,” Ye Banzhuang replied.

After all, it was just an avatar, and the powerful could easily discern that.

Ye Banzhuang’s appearance was limited by her own power.

To transform into an adult woman, she needed to pass the heavenly tribulation and undergo a fundamental transformation from mortal to immortal.

Lu Xuan found this quite unreasonable. Ye Banzhuang, being a natural-born holy spirit, had no cultivation shackles within her.

Logically, she should have been inherently different from ordinary beings since birth, without needing to undergo a transformation through tribulation.

“Ao Sheng has been told about this by the people around him, but he refuses to believe it, convinced that others are deceiving him, ” Ye Banzhuang said, sounding helpless.

“He’s probably escaped from the confinement imposed by the Eastern Sea Dragon King, knowing about the upcoming flying boat race and that I would appear.”

Lu Xuan couldn’t help but think how blurred the lines between virtual and reality had become for Ao Sheng.

Fortunately, Ye Banzhuang was kind-hearted. If it were someone else, they would have severely punished the Crown Prince by now.

“Do you need my help?” Lu Xuan offered.

“Yes… Master, can you give him a beating for me?” Ye Banzhuang pondered.

As an ancient spirit species, she had no interest in romance and naturally couldn’t reciprocate Ao Sheng’s advances.

In fact, Ao Sheng’s presence had only added troubles for Ye Banzhuang.

After all, an overly passionate fan could be more troublesome than ten detractors, constantly boasting that their idol is the best in the world.

“Even though I’m actually second best, ” Ye Banzhuang thought to herself, considering her master still surpassed her.

The Shattered Cloud Empress preferred to keep a low profile.

Even though her Uncle-Master Ji Lingchen and Senior Brother Su Yuan couldn’t defeat her, such matters were better kept to oneself rather than flaunted.

Among Lu Xuan’s disciples, the only one who could match Ye Banzhuang in talent and brilliance was his eldest disciple, known for his relentless and overpowering approach in vanquishing all foes.

Given her status, and considering Ao Sheng was a junior, it wasn’t appropriate for Ye Banzhuang to personally confront him. There were talents within the Demon Immortal Nation capable of challenging Ao Sheng, but with a Body Integration cultivator by his side, it was tricky to make a move.

Lu Xuan nodded and asked, “To what extent should I go?”

Ye Banzhuang pondered the situation. The Dragon King only had this son with passable talent. Any serious harm might provoke significant trouble.

The Shattered Cloud Empress always acted with caution, considering the consequences. If she were to severely injure the Dragon King’s son, it would certainly anger him, leading to retaliation. In such a scenario, the Dragon King would inevitably meet his end.

Furthermore, the Dragon King had three brothers, and the unity of the Four

Seas Dragon Clans meant dealing with the others to prevent future problems.

And what about the powers allied with the Dragon Clans through marriage? And their close friends?

Counting on her fingers, Ye Banzhuang realized the list of potential threats was extensive, and such mass retribution didn’t align with her master’s teachings.

So she replied, “Just don’t kill him.”

“Such kindness in my disciple’s heart,” Lu Xuan praised.

His temper had mellowed with age. Had this been right after his time in Sancai Academy, he would have dealt with anyone harassing his disciple by the evening, with the Dragon King’s family being served for dinner. This was the essence of “learning the Way in the morning, dying content in the evening.”

After ending the communication, Lu Xuan sipped his porridge and calmly took out a sack from his storage artifact.

Approaching Ao Sheng’s table with the sack, he caught their attention.

“Are you the Crown Prince Ao Sheng of the Eastern Sea? And is this your sister, Princess Ao Yuan?” Lu Xuan asked, ensuring he had the right people. Ao Sheng was surprised as he exclaimed, “How do you know my identity?”

Lu Xuan, with a smile, replied, “I’ve heard that wherever the Crown Prince goes, he sincerely praises the Shattered Cloud Empress… In all the world, only you, Your Highness, exhibit such dedication.”

Ao Sheng was pleased to hear this. Just as he was about to embark on a two-hour speech to express his admiration and reverence for Ye Banzhuang,

Lu Xuan stood ready..