The Princess Cannot Escape: The Cunning Prince Is Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 253 Jade Mountain

In the few days since arriving at Tianji Mountain, Yin Quan has been living a rare and comfortable life. Finally, she no longer has to live in fear every day. Tianji Mountain is full of traps and mechanisms, and not just anyone can break in. So Yin Quan doesn't have to worry about losing her head.

But what pleases her most is being able to admire different handsome men every day. For example, right now, Xuan Qingzi has set up a banquet and is lying on the ridge with Yin Quan, enjoying the sun. In front of them, Gu Lounan is playing a long zither, while Qin Nian is dancing with a sword.

How could anyone not be intoxicated by such a scene? Yin Quan squinted her eyes, her fingers gently tapping out the rhythm, occasionally taking a bite of pastry. Life couldn't be more perfect.

"Is it beautiful?" Yin Quan was completely immersed in the scene of the handsome men dancing together and could not extricate herself. "Beautiful..." The voice of the person next to her was clear and pleasant to hear, and Yin Quan felt that the sun was particularly bright today.

"I must say, Xuan Qingzi, you really know how to enjoy yourself. I suppose you had ulterior motives for taking Qin Nian and Xiahou Ying as your disciples?" Xuan Qingzi didn't reply. Yin Quan stretched out his wolf paw to reach for the food, but the food also disappeared.

Just as she was annoyed by Xuan Qingzi's poor service, she turned around and saw a pair of sinister eyes, the chill of which went straight to Yin Quan's heart.

"Um... Xiahou Ying... why are you so fast today? Wasn't it supposed to be another hour?" Xiahou Ying's smile was somewhat sinister. "I think you're just hoping I'll have another hour, aren't you?"

Yin Quan patted her chest righteously, "What do you mean? Of course I want you to recover quickly, but why does what you're saying sound so awkward?" Although she admired the good looks of a group of handsome men, she was only acting out of pure aesthetic appreciation and had absolutely no other thoughts. Why did she feel like she had been caught in the act?

Xuan Qingzi coughed lightly, "I said, your master is still here, how can you be so presumptuous? Besides, I invited Miss Yin here, is there anything wrong with that?" Xiahou Ying didn't give him any face at all, "It's precisely because you're here that I'm even more worried. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. If you dare to make a move on her, believe me, I'll tear down this lousy place of yours."

Xuan Qingzi seemed unfazed by Xiahou Ying's threats. "Can you put it another way? You've been clamoring to demolish my place since you were five years old. It's been almost twenty years. Why don't you demolish it then?" A fierce glint flashed in Xiahou Ying's eyes.

Caught in the middle, Yin Quan felt as if the sparks from the master and apprentice were about to ignite his scalp. Meanwhile, Qin Nian and Gu Lounan, in a completely discordant manner, began to converse about music, their lively conversation completely shielding Yin Quan from the icy atmosphere of the ice cellar. Yin Quan cautiously moved towards them step by step.

Before he could even scoot half a meter, his arms suddenly tightened on both sides. Xiahou Ying and Xuan Qingzi each pulled him to one side, and the strength in their hands gradually increased. Yin Quan was in so much pain that she felt numb. Gu Lounan couldn't bear to watch any longer and took his first step. Suddenly, there was a hissing sound as sword energy slicing up a layer of dust beneath his feet.

"It's none of your business, don't meddle." Xiahou Ying warned Gu Lounan. Yin Quan felt like her heart was about to explode. Besides, did she, Yin Quan, have the ability to please everyone, young and old?

"Xiahou Ying, that's enough! If you keep arguing, believe me, I'll go back to the capital right now!" Xiahou Ying readily agreed, "That's great, I've wanted to go back for a long time."

“It’s been a long time since your master has left the mountain, so let’s go on a trip together.” Yin Quan turned to look at Xuan Qingzi, “Are you deliberately trying to make things difficult for me?” Just as he was feeling annoyed, Xie Fo stumbled in carrying a wine gourd, “Help! Help…help!” He instantly drew everyone’s attention.

Yin Quan finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, in Yin Quan's impression, the strength of the Evil Buddha was not to be underestimated. She was also very curious about who could chase after him.

From afar, a woman in red could be seen flying in like a swallow. Xie Fo stumbled and staggered, and when he saw Gu Lounan, he hurriedly hid behind him. The woman's almond-shaped eyes widened and her peach lips slightly parted.

"You stinking monk, stop right there! I've been hiding this fine wine for so many years, and you've stolen it all! I'll break your legs and show you what a monk's duty is!" The woman's hands on her hips were even quite pretty, making Yin Quan's heart flutter.

The unique fragrance of the daughter filled Yin Quan's nose. Yin Quan had witnessed what it meant to be more beautiful than flowers. The long whip in the woman's sleeve was aimed straight at the evil Buddha's neck. Gu Lounan, who was standing in front of the evil Buddha, was bound to suffer. He turned around and stepped on the woman's long whip in a moment.

The woman seemed somewhat surprised. "Who are you? That old scoundrel's newly accepted disciple?" Xuan Qingzi rubbed his forehead, seemingly having a severe headache.

"Zhiyun, why are you here again? Are you all so idle at Yuqiong Mountain?" Zhiyun raised her pointed chin and said arrogantly.

"I just came to give you a heads-up and to dig out the Qionghua wine that I was going to offer to my master. Who knew I would see that audacious monk drinking all the wine that I had saved for my master? Even if I don't break his legs today, my master will never forgive him."

Xuan Qingzi looked at Xie Fo with a headache. "You're drinking Qionghua wine?" Xie Fo picked up the wine pot and examined it carefully for a long time. "Is this the legendary Qionghua wine? That makes people drunk and asleep when smelling it, and forget their worries when tasting it?" Gu Lounan laughed. "It seems your skill in smelling wine has improved again."

The evil Buddha grinned, "Thank you for your praise. I haven't had any special talents since I was a child, but I'm quite good at recognizing and distinguishing wines, haha..." When Zhiyun saw that the evil Buddha didn't show any remorse, she became even more furious and lashed out with her long whip, which cracked loudly in the air.

Yin Quan felt pain just hearing it. The evil Buddha seemed to be dodging in a sorry state, but he didn't let the whip touch him at all. Xiahou Ying and Xuan Qingzi both loosened their grip on Yin Quan. Xiahou Ying pulled her into his arms and asserted his ownership.

Gu Lounan didn't want to get involved, but the evil Buddha seemed to have his eye on him as a shield, always dodging around him like a ghost.

Zhiyun's kung fu was also quite agile, like a long red ribbon that could fly up and down on Gu Lounan's body. However, Xie Fo seized the opportunity when Zhiyun was off guard, took a step back, and grabbed Zhiyun's waist with both hands. A blush appeared on Zhiyun's face.

Enraged, she slipped and nearly fell to the ground, but Gu Lounan stretched out his long arm and caught her steadily. Looking at the incredibly clichéd encounter between the male and female leads in an idol drama, Yin Quan could only sigh, "Typical things never go out of style."

Clearly, in Yin Quan's 24K titanium alloy eyes, this Zhiyun was still an innocent young girl who was completely bewildered by being held by a man. She looked at Gu Lounan with a mixture of shyness and anger.

"Zhiyun, stop fooling around! Stop it now!" Qin Nian's voice immediately jolted her awake like a bucket of cold water. She hurriedly distanced herself from Gu Lounan and nervously approached Qin Nian, saying, "Brother Qin... you're back too? Why didn't you tell Zhiyun you were coming back? I've finally got the chance to see Brother Qin again, and I even prepared something special..."

"I don't need it, and you people from Yuqiong Mountain, can you please stop coming to our Tianji Sect so casually?" Qin Nian's words severely hurt the girl's self-esteem. Zhiyun's face turned red, her eyes filled with tears, and she felt a pang of heartache when she saw Yin Quan. She hurriedly struggled out of Xiahou Ying's arms.

"Miss Zhiyun, the bell you're wearing is really beautiful. Is it a token of your sect?" Zhiyun turned to look at Yin Quan with a furrowed brow.

"who are you?"

"Then who are you?" Zhiyun seemed surprised that Yin Quan had thrown the question at her like that, and paused for two seconds before asking.

"I am Zhiyun, a disciple of Qingqi of Yuqiong Mountain." After saying this, she gave a slight curtsy, and Yin Quan's goodwill towards her instantly increased. However, it would be difficult for this girl to win over Qin Nian with such intentions; it seemed that she, as a Good Samaritan, would have to step in.

"What gift did you just say you prepared for Qin Nian? Could you show it to us?" Zhiyun nodded excitedly and took out a small purse from her bosom. It was indeed a girl's gift, with green bamboo embroidered on it, and it looked quite elegant.

Yin Quan held the embroidery in her hand for a moment, then handed it to Qin Nian, saying, "Miss Zhiyun put so much effort into it, you shouldn't let her kindness go to waste. Here, put it away, no need to thank me." Yin Quan forcefully stuffed it into Qin Nian's hand, but Qin Nian's expression turned cold, and her voice unconsciously rose a few octaves.

"You really want me to have this thing? Don't you know what it represents? Or are you just hoping I'll take it?" A barrage of questions left Yin Quan bewildered, while Qin Nian's chest heaved as if she were somewhat angry.

Is this the treatment Lei Feng deserved?

"It's not like you'll get pregnant from accepting a purse, why are you making such a fuss?" Qin Nian gritted her teeth in anger, but couldn't say anything. Xuan Qingzi's expression also turned serious.

"Zhiyun, you go to the guest room first. I have something to say to Qin Nian. Qin Nian, come with me." Zhiyun put away her purse with some disappointment, but still looked at Yin Quan gratefully. Yin Quan patted her shoulder reassuringly, "Don't worry, I will definitely help you win over this ice-cold face. Good luck, haha!"

Xiahou Ying pulled Yin Quan back, "Don't cause me any more trouble. Come back with me, I have something to tell you." Yin Quan was forcibly dragged back by Xiahou Ying.

Inside the Zhengfeng Pavilion of Tianji Mountain, the atmosphere was somewhat strange. Xuan Qingzi's expression was rather grim. "Stretch out your hand." Qin Nian trembled. "Master...I..."

"I told you to stick your hand out." Xuan Qingzi's words left no room for argument, so Qin Nian had no choice but to extend her hand. The moment Xuan Qingzi took Qin Nian's pulse, her face turned as cold as frost.

"I shouldn't have let you go down the mountain! I shouldn't have let you go down the mountain! But how could this Heartbreak Pill fail? It's impossible, absolutely impossible." Qin Nian said with some sorrow, "Master, I know my mission. I haven't forgotten it. I will forget her. As long as I safely send them both back to the capital, I will come back to focus on my cultivation and never be interested in worldly affairs again."

"How can you forget a single moment of affection? If it were really as simple as you say, why would your uncles have left one after another? You know that the martial arts of our Tianji Sect are different from those of other sects, and once you start practicing, there is no turning back."