Chapter : 27 : Princess Long Yanran :
Location : Xiao Family Estate : Xiao Peng's House :
" Low Black Grade : Nine Images Piercing The Mirage Technique . "
As soon as Xiao Ming read those words his eyes widened in shock .
' Hiss !!!! A Low Black Grade Technique . ' - just thinking about this words made Xiao Ming take a deep long breath .
He had expected to get a good technique like high purple grade technique at best .
But this thing was beyond his imagination .
It was as if that he had came with the expectations of getting a local reward but instead was presented with an international reward .
He never even thought in his dream that he could get a black grade technique so soon and so easily .
Do you know how difficult it is to get these techniques out there in the market !
If this where to be sold an auction house the minimum price would be in hundred and thousands of gold coins .
And even then one might not be able to buy it because in order to buy such a thing you would need influence in the cultivation circle .
Moreover from the name alone he could understand that this was a illusion type sword technique .
This kind of techniques are even more rare than normal black grade techniques .
The illusion based techniques essentially required someone to have a high level of control over their soul power something that very few cultivators can have .
It does not rely on brute force and destructive power alone .
It depends on precision , tricks and more importantly control over one self to be used .
One can spend their entire lifetime practicing such a technique and might not even master half of it .
That's just how difficult illusion type techniques are .
For reference if it were a werea normal black grade technique that relied on elemental affinity like fire and thunder it would have been at or 20% much easier to learn .
And don't underestimate this 20% because this 20% difference in high level cultivation level often decides the battle for you .
For low level cultivation level like Qi sensing stage or Core formation stage this difference matters little as such differences can be overcome with various ways .
But as the cultivation levels increase specially after Dou master each jump in stars and levels matters more than before .
Difference between an one star Dou King and a two star Dou King is not only a difference between one level and another level .
It's essentially a difference between an entire power system .
And in this stages the better the cultivation technique the better the chance they would have at victory .
And right now the low black grade technique in front of Xiao Ming felt like a lucky opportunity that only comes once in a life time .
But now that the reward was in front of him Xiao Ming suddenly hesitated to take it .
After all while he did came here expecting a powerful technique from the second elder, he did not expect anything like this .
And it felt like that he was biting more than he chew .
And taking such a grand price from the second elder felt a little bit wrong as he felt that he was taking too much advantage of the second elder's goodwill because he had nothing to give in return .
While he did came to him for exactly this purpose but he would have been satisfied even with a purple grade technique .
While he did want good opportunities for himself he wasn't overly greedy to take advantage of the second elder's kindness .
In confusion he look towards the second elder for his permission .
" Go ahead young Xiao Ming take that box with you . " - seeing the hesitation in Xiao Ming's eyes the second elder spoke up , his voice firm and encouraging .
" I gave that box to you because I wanted to . " - the second elder said precisely understanding what Xiao Ming was thinking .
It was also a final test for Xiao Ming .
If he had taken the technique without hesitation or looking for without asking for further permission it would have shown that he was greedy .
But the first thing that came to Xiao Ming's mind after seeing that technique and understanding its importance was not to immediately take it but to hesitate .
And this hesitation was not because of his lack of decisiveness but it was because of his moral standing .
The fact that he felt that he was taking too much from the second elder showed his honesty .
And this was what the second elder was waiting to see .
Now he had no queries or hesitation to give the Low Black Grade Nine Images Piercing The Mirage Technique to Xiao Ming .
As now he felt that this boy Xiao Ming could be trusted .
" Listen to me Xiao Ming . " - Xiao Peng said his voice now calm and serious .
" I am giving you this technique in hopes that you would master it and help yourself and the clan grow faster and safer . " - Xiao Peng said his voice holding authority of his position .
" And under no circumstances are you to share this technique or its knowledge with anyone else without my consent especially with the people outside the clan . "
" Can I trust that you will full
fill this conditions and will not betray my trust Xiao Ming . " - the second elder finally asked looking at Xiao Ming for a honest answer .
Xiao Ming hearing this didn't think for a single second and gave a genuinely sincere and decisive answer .
" Yes ! second elder I promise you that I will follow all your instructions and will not betray your trust . "
" I ! Xiao Ming will put my heart and mind everyday to improve my strength for myself and for the clan's benifits . " - Xiao Ming said with genuine conviction in his voice as his eyes were filled with fiery determination .
Xiao Ming had no idea or thoughts of betraying the second elder's trust , especially not after the kindness he had shown to him .
He wouldn't take this kindness for granted because if he did he would lower his image in his own heart .
" Good ! that's all I wanted to hear you can go now if you have any problem in understanding the technique you can visit me again . " - seeing the genuine look on Xiao Ming's face the second elder was finally satisfied .
With that they share a little more talks with each other before Xiao Ming excused himself and left the second elder's house .
After Xiao Ming left , the second elder called the old butler back and told him not to speak of this matter to anyone else .
After all if it became known that Xiao Ming had a low black grade technique with him then there would be many would try to take it from him .
So this matter is better kept to as little people as possible .
Location Change : Yu Shan Kingdom : Flower City ( Capital City Of The Yu Shan Kingdom ) :
The Flower City which was the capital city of the Yu Shan Kingdom is located at a strategic position within the kingdom from where the the entire power system of the kingdom can be held properly .
And as the name suggest the city was filled with colourful flower trees all around the year giving it a pearless beauty .
In size and prosperity the city even surpassed the glory city where the Xiao clan lived .
But that was to be expected , after all this city was the power centre of the entire Kingdom and the home of the royal family of the Yu Shan Kingdom .
Since it's establishment the Yu Shan Kingdom had been ruled by the Long clan .
The current ruler of the Yu Shan kingdom was Long Chen .
He was an four star Dou Emperor and is widely considered the second strongest in the entire history of Long clan .
The first position obviously goes to the founder of the Yu Shan Kingdom - Long Jin who was apprently a six star Dou Emperor who almost reached the Dou Spirit stage .
It was the time when the kingdom's power has reached its highest point and since then not a single King has reached that level .
And also the current king is very advanced in his age and was already lossing his peak strength .
But the next generation of the royal family had talents of it's own .
The eldest prince who was 4 years older than Xiao Ming had already reached Dou Deciple stage and is also considered a genius studying in the Mythical Dragon sect .
And now another genius of the royal family was about to make her first appearance .
Location Change : Flower Palace :
The flower palace was situated atop of a high elevation in the capital city where the royal family lived.
In size the flower palace dwarfed even Xiao clan estate at least by half .
At this moment in a small garden inside the palace a young lady around the same age as Xiao Ming was sitting in front of a small pond .
By all means she was just as beautiful as Xiao Yun and held a powerful aura around her .
Her elegance and her beauty were enough to capture anyone's attention .
However right now she was sitting in a meditative position and circulating her Dou Qi in a calm and professional manner.
Even as the bird set around her and dear came close to her she did not move .
And for some reason even these animals kept their distance from her not in fear but in something more profound .
It was as if they were surrounding her and protecting her as if she was someone important to them .
But if one were to look closely they will see the area where she was meditating had small plants growing around in a fast manner .
" Step ! Step ! " - at this moment sounds of foot steps were heard in the garden breaking the silent and peaceful atmosphere .
Understanding that someone was approaching her the young women stopped her meditation and opened her eyes showing her golden coloured pupils .
" Good morning Princess ! his majesty is calling for you . " - at this moment a maid came from behind her and respectfully dilivered the message to the young girl in front of her .
From her tone it was quite clear that this young woman was quite important and when she said princess her identity became very clear .
This young lady with the temperament of a Royal Princess was non other than the princess Long Yanran the second daughter of Long Chen the current ruler of Yu Shan Kingdom .
" Did my father say why he is calling me ? " - when she spoke up her melodious voice was simply enchanting to hear .
Her voice was not too soft and at the same time it was not too rough .
It was as if it was it was the same voice of a warrior and a mother at the same time .
It felt powerful yet it held warmth and something attracting to it .
And coupled with her beauty this made her the favourite sweetheart of many men .
" Not quite he did not say anything in perticular . "
" But from what I understand it has something to do with your future admission in the Mythical Dragon sect . " - the maid quickly replied respectfully to the princess .
" Oh ! " - hearing the name of the mythical Dragon sect a complicated expression appeared on the princess's beautiful face .
This expression quickly disappeared however and her face returned to normal as she looked at the maid and said .
" Alright inform my father that I will be there to meet him in a few minutes . " - she said while slowly standing up from her meditative position .
After getting the answer from the princess , the maid quickly bowed her head and left the area .
" It seems I have to go now but don't worry I will return to play with you again . " - seeing that the it wa time to go Long Yanran said to the birds and dears who were clearly reluctant let her go .
However with the promise of coming back to play with them the princess left the garden going towards the throne room .
On her way she met many servants and guards of the palace who instantly bowed at her in respect which she gently smiled at .
After some time she finally reached the gates of the throne room where her father must be waiting for her .
" Welcome Princess Long Yanran !!!! " - as soon as the royal guards standing outside the gate saw her they quickly bowed their heads
Seeing this Long Yanran gave a
polite smile to the guards.
" His majesty is waiting for you princess please you may enter the room . " - with that guards opened the door of the throne room.
' Let's see what is waiting for me in the future . ' - with that she went inside .
However at this moment she did not know but in the future she will be meeting a boy from the Xiao clan.
And that meeting will change their lives forever .
To Be Continued .