Qian Shui County King stood at the top of Fei Tian Ge, staring at Huang Yan Chen who was standing beside Zhang Ruo Chen below, and a subtle change appeared in his eyes.

  His mind also emerged a strange idea, could it be that the smoke and dust had also taken a liking to Zhang Ruochen?

  Qian Shui County King didn't believe that Huo Xing Prince was really killed by Huang Yan Chen, but thought that Huang Yan Chen was intentionally helping Zhang Ruo Chen get out of trouble.

  Qian Shui County Master loved Huang Yanchen dearly, but he wouldn't allow her to act recklessly. After all, Zhang Ruochen was the champion of the Sword Conference and had to be the son-in-law of the 13th County Master.

  Sister snatched brother-in-law from younger sister, what's going on here?

  Qian Shui County King's face turned solemn, and a faint golden light appeared on his body. His pupils seemed to turn into two crimson-golden fireballs as he coldly said: "Yan Chen, the death of Huo Xing Wangzi has nothing to do with you. It's best if you don't get involved."

  Huang Yanchen stood upright, like a lotus flower swaying gently in the breeze, and said fearlessly: "People were originally killed by me, why can't I be in charge? At that time, Zhang Shidi and I were cultivating together. Huo Xing Wangzi led his troops to kill us. I killed Huo Xing Wangzi, and the four-party king did not dare to take revenge on me, so he pushed all the responsibility onto Zhang Ruocheng's body. Many people witnessed this with their own eyes, and as long as they investigate, they can find out the result soon."

  Qian Shui County King's eyebrows slightly furrowed, saying: "Huo Ming, Zhang Ruochen, Yan Chen County Master, this king permits you to enter the Flying Heaven Pavilion and explain this matter clearly."

  Below, Zhang Ruochen looked at Huang Yanchen with a grateful gaze and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister Huang, for helping me out of this predicament."

  Huang Yan's expression remained as cold as frost, her bright beautiful eyes staring at Zhang Ruochen, saying: "You think things will just pass like this? Winning the first place in the Sword Conference means you must marry the 13th Princess. Otherwise, Father King will not let you off. Unless..."

  "Unless what?"

  "Huang Yanchen said in a low voice: 'Unless you tell the king that your purpose for coming to Qianshui Prefecture is actually to propose to him and ask him to marry me to you.'"

  Zhang Ruochen took a slight step back, his eyes narrowing slightly as he stared at Huang Yanchen and said: "Eldest sister, is there a difference between marrying you and marrying the 13th Princess? If it's only these two choices, I'd rather..."

  Looking at Huang Yan's icy gaze, Zhang Ruochen didn't finish the second half of his sentence, so as not to embarrass her. After all, just now, she had indeed helped him out of a difficult situation.

  Huang Yanzhen said solemnly, "I'm doing this to save you, don't be ungrateful. You still haven't figured out the king's intentions - he wants to pull you into the royal family of Qian Shui County. If you dare refuse him, he'll definitely kill you in your cradle. Besides, do you think the county lord really wants to marry you? The county lord is only helping you this once because she still has some feelings for you."

  Zhang Ruochen also thought about it and felt that Huang Yanchen's words made some sense.

  "Huang Shijie is so cold and proud, and she also hates me to the bone, definitely wouldn't really want to marry me. Could it be that she just wants to help me get out of trouble?"

  Zhang Ruochen really couldn't think of what other purpose Huang Yanchen could have, at least judging from the current situation. Even if Huang Yanchen wanted to kill him, it would be an easy task.

  It's still too weak. If I can become an inner disciple of the Wu Shi Academy, even if the Qian Shui Jun Wang wants to kill me, he will have to think thrice before acting.

  Zhang Ruochen eagerly hoped that his martial arts cultivation would become stronger and he could soon become an inner disciple of the Wugui Academy.

  Since he had made up his mind, Zhang Ruochen no longer hesitated and stared at Huang Yanchen, saying: "From now on, I will definitely repay the kindness of my senior sister."

  A strange glint flashed in Huang Yanchen's eyes, and he raised an eyebrow, saying proudly: "It's just a small matter. I killed the Prince of Huo Xing, indeed bringing great trouble to Yunwu County, that's my responsibility. The four counties dared to oppose you, my master brother, they took away so much territory from Yunwu County, our county lord will surely make them pay back tenfold. Let's go to Feitian Pavilion and meet the king."

  In the distance, Xun Guihai watched Huang Yanchen and Zhang Ruochen whispering to each other, a hint of vigilance rising in his heart.

  He didn't believe that the cold and beautiful Yun Chen, the young master of the Smoke Dust County, would take a liking to a newcomer from the Wu City Academy. Zhang Ruochen's talent was high, but he was only at the extreme boundary of the Xuanji Realm, and he was still just a prince of a lower-ranking county, how could he possibly be worthy of Yun Chen?

  In Xun Guihai's eyes, Zhang Ruochen was still as weak as an ant and wasn't worth mentioning.

  However, Xun Guihai had no choice but to guard against it. In case Zhang Ruochen took the lead in pursuing Yun Chenjun, he would only regret it later.

  "Zhang Ruochen, if you dare to compete with me for Huang Yanchen's favor, I will not forgive you." A cold glint flashed in Xun Guihai's eyes as he watched Zhang Ruochen and Huang Yanchen head towards Fei Tian Ge. Xun Guihai also stood up from his seat and followed them.

  He decided to go now and propose to King Qianshui, asking King Qianshui to marry Yunchen County's daughter to him.

  The Feitian Pavilion has fallen back to the ground, transforming into a purple-gold palace that is twelve zhang high. The outer perimeter of the purple-gold palace is surrounded by pillars of purple color, and the walls are flowing with strips of flashing patterns.

  Zhang Ruochen had just stepped into Fei Tian Ge when he felt a formless oppressive force acting on his body.

  The closer he got to the main hall of Fei Tian Ge, the stronger the oppressive force became. If it were an ordinary person who had never cultivated true energy, they would probably be crushed by that pressure as soon as they stepped into Fei Tian Ge.

  In the Flying Heaven Pavilion, the King of Qian Shui County sat at the top, wearing a crown and dressed in golden robes, giving off an aura of majesty and divinity.

  Generally, a warrior who sees the King of Senjugawa will definitely think that he is a divine emperor sitting on top and will be suppressed by the invisible power emanating from the King's body to kneel on the ground.

  Apart from Qian Shui Jun Wang, the top ten dignitaries were also in Fei Tian Ge, sitting on both sides.

  The top two on both sides are Zaisho and Yusho, representing the two most powerful figures under the throne of the Thousand Water County King.

  Ning Shangshu sat in the third position on the right-hand side.

  The eleven people in Feitian Pavilion, any one of them can make the Qian Shui Prefecture tremble with just a stomp of their foot, and a casual sentence can destroy an inferior prefecture.

  Huò Míng although also a mysterious list warrior, his cultivation was strong, but after entering the Flying Heaven Pavilion, his legs trembled and he didn't dare to look up at the Thousand Waters Duke sitting above.

  "Farewell, Duke of Qian Shui" Huo Ming walked to the center of the main hall, unable to withstand the overwhelming pressure any longer. His legs softened and he knelt on the ground, bowing to the Duke of Qian Shui.

  Zhang Ruochen and Huang Yanchen both looked very calm, walking shoulder to shoulder, passing by Huo Ming's side, stopping only when they were nine zhang away from the Qian Shui Jun Wang.

  "Pay respects to Qian Shui County King", Zhang Ruo Chen did not kneel down, only cupped his hands and bowed.

  "See you, Your Majesty." Huang Yanchen just stood there casually, without even bowing.

  Watching the performance of the three young geniuses in the grand hall, all ten of the top officials nodded slightly.

  Huang Yanchen was the most beloved daughter of Qian Shui Jun Wang, and also the birth mother of the queen. Since childhood, she had gathered all the love and pampering in one body, so naturally, there was no fear when facing Qian Shui Jun Wang.

  Even among the top ten powerful officials, when they see Huang Yanzhen, they have to give way to her.

  Zhang Ruochen was just a martial artist at the extreme boundary, but he could appear calm and composed in front of Qian Shui County King, which was really rare among young people. He bowed to Qian Shui County King, actually expressing his respect for him.

  Looking at Huo Ming who had reached the extreme realm of Dharma Wheel, his martial arts cultivation was higher than Zhang Ruochen's, but his performance was too poor.

  Qian Shui County King's face was stern, saying: "Who exactly killed Prince Huo Xing, tell me clearly. Huo Ming, since Prince Huo Xing is your younger brother, you should be the one who knows best whose hands he died in, right?"

  The voice of Qian Shui County King was like a thunderclap, exploding in Huo Ming's ears.

  Homing was drenched in cold sweat, and in the presence of the King of Qianshui, he didn't dare to lie. He trembled and said: "I... I heard my father mention that Huo Xing indeed died at the hands of Yunchen Junzhu. However, we absolutely have no grievances. It was all Huo Xing's fault for being ungrateful. Yunchen Junzhu killed him, it was to uphold justice."

  Qian Shui County King smiled slightly and said, "If that's the case, why did the Four Directions County King attack Yun Wu County under the banner of avenging Huo Xing Wangzi?"

  "This this"

  Huò Míng fainted under the immense pressure of Wáng Qiáng in Qiān Shuǐ County, closing his eyes and falling to the center of the grand hall.

  Qian Shui County King shook his head in disappointment, his gaze again fixed on Zhang Ruo Chen, saying: "Since Prince Huo Xing was killed by the Smoke Dust County Princess, then the trouble originated from her. This king will definitely give Cloud Martial County a reckoning. However, today is the Sword Debate Conference, you obtained first place at the Sword Debate Conference, so you must marry the 13th County Princess, there's no excuse that can be made. Do you understand?"

  Huang Yanchen coughed and used his eyes to signal Zhang Ruochen.

  "Reporting to His Highness, the Duke of Qian Shui."

  Just then, the 13th Princess rushed in from outside and knelt down in front of the King of Qian Shui, crying as she spoke: "Father, I don't want to marry Zhang Ruochen, please take back your decree. Even if I have to marry a dog, I will never marry him."

  Upon hearing the words of the Thirteenth Young Mistress, Zhang Ruochen let out a long sigh of relief.

  Of course, Zhang Ruochen suddenly realized that something was wrong. What's the point of marrying a dog, and not even marrying him?

  Qian Shui County King's face turned iron-green as he heard the 13th County Princess' words, saying: "This matter is not up to you to decide. Before the Swordsmanship Conference, I had already given you special privileges and let you screen them first. Zhang Ruo Chen being able to participate in the Swordsmanship Conference was also your idea. Now that Zhang Ruo Chen has won first place in the Swordsmanship Conference, you naturally have to marry him unconditionally, without any reason to say no. Do you understand my meaning?"

  The thirteenth princess saw the King of Qian Shui being so severe for the first time, and a hint of fear arose in her heart. She immediately closed her mouth and didn't dare to speak again.

  If she really infuriates the King of Qian Shui County, even if she is the county princess, she will definitely be severely punished.

  It's all said and done, so I can only accept my fate.

  "Qian Shui Jun Wang is too overbearing." Zhang Ruo Chen looked at the 13th Princess of Qian Shui, who was kneeling on the ground, and thought to himself: "If I refuse him, I definitely won't be able to leave Fei Tian Ge today. Do I really have to use Huang Shi Jie's method?"

  Qian Shui County King's expression was not good, his face had no smile, and he said in a low voice: "Zhang Ruochen, how have you considered it?"