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  The moon is like a silver plate, sprinkling endless clear light, the earth is dressed in silver and wrapped in white, adding a touch of mystery to the infinite darkness. The stars twinkle with dots of light, like countless silver pearls, densely embedded around the crescent moon, as if the stars are offering the moon.

  On the northwest mountain pass of Longxuan Continent, a young man in luxurious brocade clothes was lying on the mountain pass. He had his hands under his head, with a small blade of grass between his lips, gazing up at the vast starry sky. His eyes were calm and tranquil, yet they revealed an air of vicissitude that did not match his age.

  "Who am I? The sixth prince of the Empire of Fierce Winds? What's the use of being a prince? What's the use of being a king? In the end, aren't we all just a pile of white bones?" The man gazed up at the starry sky and muttered to himself, his mouth curling up into a sneer.

  "Repeating the same thing over and over, fighting for imperial power, not hesitating to slaughter each other? Obtaining a brief moment of glory, only to end up sleeping in the ground forever? Is this really the meaning of human existence?" The man's mouth slightly curled up, revealing a mocking smile, as if he was laughing at the absurdity of fate. In his eyes, the complexities of life had become nothing more than waiting for death.

  "Perhaps, only by living as long as heaven and sleeping as soundly as heaven can I forget that life is not just a brief few decades, and that being alive is not entirely meaningless." The man's dull eyes gradually brightened to the extreme, like the twinkling stars in the dark night.

  The mountain under the night sky gradually fell into silence again, and with the breeze blowing by, the rustling sound of the leaves became the only melody on the silent mountain.

  As a faint light appeared on the horizon, a cool breeze blew by, waking up the man who was lying in the valley from his beautiful dream. He looked at the dim sky and sighed slightly: "Is this what it means to waste one's youth? Unfortunately, human life only has a few decades to be wasted. If... I... I could live forever, I would definitely..." After finishing speaking, the man stood up, didn't even brush off the dirt on his luxurious clothes, and strode away.

  Long Xuan Continent, standing tall in the northwest of the Liefeng Empire.

  The Longxuan continent is mainly composed of five major empires, with nearly a hundred small countries. The Liefeng Empire is one of the five major empires and occupies almost the entire northwest, dominating the region. In recent years, under the rule of Emperor Liehuo Feng, the people have lived in peace and prosperity, and the Liefeng Empire has become increasingly powerful, with a tendency to become the first empire on the Longxuan continent.

  Fierce Wind Empire, All Winds.

  Fengdu is the capital of the Empire of Fierce Winds, and it is the center of military, business, and economy. The entire city has a population of one million, and every day there are endless streams of people flowing into Fengdu, with carriages and horses galloping, and crowds of people surging forward like a sea, its prosperity can be imagined.

  At this time, it was the hottest summer, the sun was like a fire, and the heat wave was rolling in, but this did not affect the prosperity of Fengdu. All kinds of shops were lined up, and the crowds of people shuttled back and forth on the streets of Fengdu, with hawkers' calls, discussions, and peddlers' cries never-ending. The whole city presented a scene of peace and prosperity.

  In the north of Wind Capital, this is the only forbidden place in Wind Capital, where the imperial city of the Fierce Wind Empire is located. The high city walls are guarded by countless iron-clad generals, isolating the outside prosperity from here.

  At noon, two people walked out of the imperial city. The one walking in front was a young man with red lips and white teeth, clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes. He wore a luxurious golden yellow robe, with a piece of jade hanging from his waist, which made him look elegant and handsome. However, this young man's expression was extremely calm, without any emotional fluctuations, his eyes were dull, and there was no hint of color in them, which overturned his noble temperament. Behind the young man was an ordinary-looking middle-aged man with a slightly plump body, whose small eyes kept scanning the surroundings, and he also had sharp teeth and a glib tongue.

  As the two men approached the main gate of the Imperial City, the sixteen heavily armored soldiers guarding it simultaneously knelt down and respectfully said: "We have seen the Sixth Prince."

  The young man ignored him and strode forward with large steps. This person was none other than Lie Tian, the sixth prince of the Lie Feng Empire.

  The Emperor of the Fierce Wind Nation, Lie Zong, had six children, five sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Lie Qin, was brave and good at war, disregarding his noble status, he joined the army from a young age and rose through the ranks to become the General of the Southern Garrison of the Fierce Wind Nation, earning countless praise and admiration, known as the King of Qin. The second son, Lie Yun Tian, was intelligent and strategic, helping Lie Zong with governance and solidifying the nation's foundation, receiving widespread acclaim. The third son, Lie Kuang Long, was obsessed with martial arts. The fourth son, Lie Ming Zong, was the least known among the princes, with very few rumors about him. The fifth child, Princess Lie Yin Feng, also known as the Phoenix Princess, married into the Dragon Xia Empire in the east of the Fierce Wind Nation at a young age.

  The sixth prince of the Fierce Wind Empire, Lie Teng, is a notorious figure in Fengdu. Compared to his older brothers, he is a complete opposite, with no redeeming qualities in either literature or martial arts. He is extremely greedy and lustful. Fortunately, the sixth prince does not stir up trouble, so Emperor Lie Zhuan turns a blind eye. However, behind closed doors, the residents of Fengdu mock the sixth prince, secretly referring to him as "Lie Chai".

  If it is said that the wind is a paradise for merchants, then the wind is also a dream paradise for the elegant scholars of Long Xuan Continent. Here lies the Flower Pavilion, which has been the object of longing for countless people on the Long Xuan Continent. Among them, the most famous are Huamanlou, Huadu, Meixianlou and Jinmeilou, which are the places that young talents think about day and night, dream of, and yearn for.

  The sixth prince, Lie Teng, brought a eunuch named Xiao Shun and rushed straight to the Mei Xian Building. This was already nothing out of the ordinary in Fengdu, as long as one waited at the entrance of the Mei Xian Building every day at noon, they would definitely be able to see the sixth prince's comings and goings. This had almost become common knowledge among all the people in Fengdu. Originally, there were still people who gathered to watch and admire the prince's demeanor, but now, it was as if no one cared anymore.

  The four famous buildings are all located on a street called Manhua Street in the west of Fengdu, and the fragrance of rouge powder can be smelled from afar. This is where talented scholars compose poetry and music, and it is also a place for high-ranking officials and nobles. On the street head of Manhua Street is the location of Mei Xian Lou, with beautiful women wearing exquisite clothes, extremely revealing, and smiling flirtatiously, stirring the nerves of every man below.

  Lieteng brought Xiaoshun to the entrance of Meixian Building, where a golden sign with large characters "Meixian Building" was hung high above the door. On either side were:

  "Strange flowers can delight the eyes"

  Vanilla soothes the mind

  "Hey, Liu Lao Er, bring over ten copper coins, I said it before, the Sixth Prince will never miss Ri Xiang's performance at noon. The crowd erupted in laughter and chatter. Although people around didn't make too much of a fuss, their gazes towards Lie Teng were filled with disdain and mockery."

  As soon as Lie Teng entered the door, a charming woman with a thick layer of powder on her face and a flirtatious smile walked over to him, saying: "Oh, Sixth Prince, you've finally arrived. The play of Liu Ying is about to begin."

  Lieteng's face revealed a sly smile, and he teased: "Mrs. Liu, your charm is still there, I suppose at Flowing Swallow's age, your figure isn't inferior to hers?" He pinched the seductive woman's buttocks twice with his right hand, then followed her into a grand hall.

  At this time, nearly a hundred people were seated in the hall, all of whom were dressed in luxurious attire and had an air of arrogance about them. To put it bluntly, they were all second-generation officials and nobles, or spoiled rich kids.

  The four famous buildings were not places that ordinary people could afford to enter, and even if they did, they couldn't afford the consumption. They were places of entertainment for high-ranking officials and nobles.

  Nearly a hundred people sitting saw Lie Teng walking in, at most just glanced at him, and then each continued eating peanuts, drinking small wine, watching the stage in front.

  On the stage, an ancient zither was placed horizontally. A stunning beauty sat beside it, her jade hands gently pressing on the silver strings. When Lie Teng walked in and took his seat, the woman lowered her head, her raven-black hair cascading down like a waterfall. Her slender fingers danced across the strings, producing a melodious sound that was both rhythmic and heavenly. After a while, the beauty concluded the enchanting melody, slowly rose to her feet, and smiled at the crowd with her rosy lips parted, saying in a voice as clear as jade pendants hitting a plate: "Thank you, gentlemen. Flowing Swan is finished."

  Her skin was as smooth as condensed fat, and her aura was like a faint orchid. Her delicate and boneless beauty was divided into three parts, with her red dress covering her body, her slender neck below, a piece of creamy chest like white jade, half-concealing and half-revealing, her waist bound by a single strip, barely filling one's grasp, a pair of long, watery, and proportionate legs exposed, even the beautiful clothes were silently seducing, emitting an enticing temptation. The woman's attire was undoubtedly extremely heart-moving, but compared to her demeanor, it seemed somewhat dull. Her large eyes smiled, flirted, and bewitched, with a hint of misty water, her charming intention rippling, the corners of her small mouth slightly raised, her red lips slightly parted, inviting people to kiss her rich moisture. This woman who hooked people's hearts was named Liu Ying, the flower queen of Mei Xian Lou.

  "Not good enough, play another one!!"

  "Encore!!" The officials and nobles in the audience shouted with relish.

  "Gentlemen, I also want to play a song for you, but I don't dare break the rules here. If I do, my mother will blame me, and I wouldn't dare." The woman named Liuying smiled coyly, her eyes gleaming with a hint of resentment. She glanced at each of the young nobles in attendance, who were all staring blankly, their mouths slightly agape, entranced. With another smile, she lifted the curtain and walked inside. By the time they came to their senses, the stage was empty, but out of consideration for their own status, they could only reluctantly leave one by one."

  Lie Teng slowly stood up, his eyes with a hint of unspoken thoughts. From two years ago when he unintentionally heard Liu Ying's song, he had never stopped coming to Mei Xian Lou every day at the same time. He didn't know why, but Liu Ying's songs seemed to contain a power that made Lie Teng forget all his troubles and worries. His restless heart felt as if it had been washed clean with clear water. More importantly, listening to Liu Ying's song made Lie Teng forget about time itself!!

  Lie Teng slowly walked out, with Xiao Shun following closely behind him.

  "Six... Six Prince, wait a moment." Just as Lie Tong was about to walk out the door, a clear and moving voice came from behind him. Lie Tong stopped in his tracks, turned around, and looked back, only to see a woman wearing a pale green blouse with a face that had a hint of makeup, but couldn't cover up her delicate small face, which could be described as beautiful and lovely.

  "Little flower, what brings you to find the sixth prince?" Lü Teng's subordinate, Xiao Shun, saw this lovely and delicate girl and couldn't help but brighten up his eyes, teasingly saying. Afterwards, he whispered to Lü Teng: "Sixth Prince, she is Xiaoying's maid, Little Flower."

  Lie Teng gazed at this woman called Xiao Hua, his piercing eyes fixed on her delicate and pretty face, and smiled: "What's the matter?"

  "Sixth Prince, Miss Liu Ying has invited you." Under Lie Tong's gaze, Xiao Hua's pretty face involuntarily flushed red, her eyes not daring to meet Lie Tong's, instead glancing slightly to the side. The young master Lie Tong, known as "Lie Chai", was extremely handsome, with a face like white jade and dark eyes that shone like stars. A hint of ease and untamed spirit on his face made many girls in Fengdu infatuated with him. Unfortunately, if he were a decent gentleman, he would undoubtedly become the object of affection for many young ladies in Fengdu.

  Lie Teng's smile on his face slightly subsided, and he thought for a moment before shaking his head and laughing: "This prince still has some matters to attend to, next time I'll meet with Miss Liu Ying again." After finishing speaking, Lie Teng turned around and left without looking back. Xiao Shun stood in place, looking at the pale face of Xiaohua, feeling somewhat dazed - the Sixth Prince had actually rejected Miss Liu Ying's invitation? The Sixth Prince... wasn't he supposed to be delighted by this kind of thing?

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