Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

Chapter 1294: Using the Dao Energy to Sharpen the Heavenly Blade (1)

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The deep corridors of the Imperial City were empty.

One could not see the end, and while walking, one could occasionally hear their own footsteps.

Those who were on edge might feel a little uneasy walking there, especially since the temperature there was chilly, and the place itself was rather gloomy.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Wenxue looked at Bi Zhu, who was holding her hand. “Royal Sister, can we just not go?” she pleaded.

“Why not?” Bi Zhu asked as she walked in front.

“The title of the number one genius of the royal family was bestowed upon her by Father. You should look for Father instead,” said Wenxue.

Bi Zhu paused. “That’s true. Anyway, let’s just go and see how the number one genius of the royal family has been doing all these years. She must be quite extraordinary by now. If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”

Wenxue breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they were not going to cause trouble, it was fine.

It was like asking for death if they were going there to make trouble.

They were no match for those people.

“Royal Sister, you mustn’t talk about becoming the royal family’s number one genius in the future,” Wenxue said kindly.

“Why not? I am truly the number one genius of the royal family,” Bi Zhu said seriously.

“Yes, you are a genius, but you’re only eighteen. There’s a saying that the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled. You have to keep a low profile,” said Wenxue.

Bi Zhu smiled and said nothing.

Qiao Yi, who was following behind, watched this scene and felt a sense of déjà vu.

The princess had said the same thing to her back in the day.

And like Wenxue, she had not believed it at all.

The princess never lied, but no one believed her.

Moreover, the princess never intended to show off in the Imperial City.

She had not then, and likely would not in the future.

When her lifespan ended, the princess would leave.

For a moment, she did not know whether to feel regret for the royal family.

The princess was indeed a genius. She was an unparalleled genius the royal family had never had.

But…

The princess had also provoked many things. Any slight involvement and the southern region would no longer have the royal family.

Sometimes, she seemed to understand why the princess did not speak out, but at other times, she did not understand.

The princess had never hidden anything.

Yet, she never displayed her strength.

After a while, the three of them arrived in a beautiful courtyard that was surrounded by mountains and clear water. The sun shone brightly and spread its warmth.

It was completely different from the road they had just walked.

Many people guarded the courtyard but remained out of sight.

“Heavenly Profound Palace…” Bi Zhu looked at the magnificent residence with emotion. “It’s magnificent! I wonder when I’ll be able to live in such a beautiful place.”

“Royal Sister, don’t even think about it! Such a place… only the ones ranked in the top ten in the royal family, let alone the number one genius, can live here,” said Wenxue.

Bi Zhu did not care. Instead, she walked in. “Let’s see how our youngest sister is doing.”

“She’s not the youngest anymore. Another princess was just born. Three more have been added in the past few decades. It’s quite a lot,” Wenxue said.

Bi Zhu was a little surprised. “Father is truly vigorous even in his old age. Is he trying to produce a few more geniuses?”

Wenxue did not dare to comment.

Princess Bi Zhu was over four hundred years old, with a lifespan of five hundred years.

In her last few years, she had grown very bold.

On the contrary, Wenxue was still young. She did not dare be reckless with her words.

With Wenxue leading the way, they entered the palace.

On a platform above a pool, Bi Zhu saw a young girl sitting on a chair. There was a black and white egg on the table.

A power flickered on the egg’s surface.

It seemed to be trying to break out of its shell.

“Royal Sister Nan Qing,” Wenxue said softly.

Nan Qing looked a little worried, but she hid it well.

“Elder Sister Wenxue,” she said in greeting.

“Royal Sister Nan Qing, I’m here as well,” Bi Zhu said.

Nan Qing turned to look at Bi Zhu. She looked puzzled.

It took a moment for her to recognize the person in front of her.

“It’s been so many years since we last met. I didn’t expect you’d grow up to be so beautiful,” said Bi Zhu with a smile.

“Royal Sister Bi Zhu…” Nan Qing nodded in acknowledgment.

Bi Zhu approached and sat down. Then, she looked at the egg. “Is this your companion spirit egg? It looks like it’s about to hatch.”

Wenxue was startled by Bi Zhu’s actions.

She was afraid that Bi Zhu might act recklessly.

“I indeed sense an urgency from it. It should be coming out soon,” Nan Qing said calmly.

“What are you thinking about, Royal Sister?” Bi Zhu asked.

Nan Qing smiled faintly. “Royal Sister, you’re an ordinary person. You don’t have any worries. As long as you’re happy, it’s fine. I’m different. As the number one genius of the royal family, I’m under immense pressure. I can perceive far more than you, Royal Sister. Though we are both royal princesses, we walk completely different paths. Sometimes, I envy you, Royal Sister. You didn’t get married. You don’t even cultivate. You live your life in peace. You don’t have to care about others’ opinions, and no one demands anything of you.”

Bi Zhu shook her head as she listened and sighed. “It’s not as carefree as it seems. Too many hardships come my way. Misfortune always finds the unfortunate. Even though I appear weak, it doesn’t spare me. These years have been too hard. When I travel, I always have to be on guard.”

Nan Qing did not pay attention to Bi Zhu’s words. To her, how hard could the life of an ordinary person be?

Especially when that ordinary person was from a royal family.

A lifetime of luxury, without worrying about major issues.

“Can I touch it?” Bi Zhu pointed at the egg.

Wenxue, who was standing aside, was at a loss. Her elder sister was going to get thrown out.

Nan Qing looked deeply at Bi Zhu and finally nodded.