I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 270: Chapter 135: New Year, Return Journey

Duke Zhen’s Mansion.

For the next few days, Fang Xing did not set foot outside.

But his name had already spread among the influential elites of Jade Capital.

Almost every piece of information about him had been thoroughly investigated.

Many of these powerful individuals had thoughts of recruiting him,

but with Fang Xing staying inside Duke Zhen’s Mansion, no one dared to trespass.

However, many calling cards were sent.

Fang Xing was completely unaware of all this, and even if he had known, he wouldn’t have cared.

He had no interest in kissing up to the aristocratic families.

He’d rather use the time to improve himself.

Strength, after all, was the key factor in determining one’s status.

...

Time flew by, and soon it was New Year’s Eve. A heavy snow blanketed all of Jade Capital City.

With the new year’s arrival, the entire Jade Capital City erupted with firecrackers and fireworks, reflecting the prosperity of Jade Capital.

A joyous New Year’s atmosphere filled Jade Capital City from top to bottom.

Duke Zhen’s Mansion.

It was also the first time Fang Xing had ever had a New Year’s Eve dinner.

Besides Hong Miaojin and Hong Xuanji, there was essentially no one else present. The rest were just some of the servants in the mansion.

The New Year’s Eve dinner was a very pleasant affair.

After dinner, Duke Zhen’s Mansion also set off fireworks and firecrackers, creating a rare and lively scene.

It was destined to be a sleepless night, with the sound of fireworks and firecrackers echoing throughout the entire Capital City.

A joyous atmosphere was everywhere.

...

On the morning of the third day of the new year, Fang Xing and Hong Miaojin arrived at the main hall of the Marquis Mansion.

The New Year had passed, and today they were to begin their journey back.

Jade Capital might be a scene of prosperity and splendor, but other parts of Great Jing were a Purgatory on earth.

The turmoil of Demons and Monsters!

From Hong Xuanji, they learned of the latest situation in the Southern Border.

The Demon Alliance had launched an assault on the Southern Border.

And in this battle, the Southern Border’s branch of the Observatory suffered disastrous losses.

At least half of the Observatory personnel there were killed in action!

"Father, the situation in Qing Province is dire. Let me go there directly with Fang Xing."

Hong Miaojin looked at Hong Xuanji, her expression serious.

Hong Xuanji shook his head. "The situation is bad, but it hasn’t reached its most critical point. You have not taken that step, so you cannot go to the Southern Border."

"But..."

"What? Think your wings have hardened? You won’t even listen to your father anymore?" Hong Xuanji glanced at her before she could finish.

Hong Miaojin pouted and angrily turned her head away.

"..."

Seeing Hong Miaojin’s angry look, Hong Xuanji couldn’t help but smile. "Jin’Er, some things are not as simple as you think. For now, stay in Celestial South. It won’t be too late to go after you’ve made your breakthrough."

"Fine, but you said it. Once I step into the Celestial realm, you can’t stop me." Hong Miaojin looked at Hong Xuanji, her face serious.

Hong Xuanji smiled faintly and nodded. "Naturally."

"Then we’ll be leaving now." With that, Hong Miaojin stood up.

Seeing this, Fang Xing also rose to his feet.

"Be careful on the road," Hong Xuanji said. Hong Miaojin nodded and strode out of the hall.

Fang Xing looked at Hong Xuanji and bowed. "My Lord, this subordinate will take his leave. I will come to visit again when I next return to Jade Capital."

Hong Xuanji nodded lightly. "Mm, go on."

Fang Xing then turned and followed in Hong Miaojin’s footsteps.

Steward Wang saw the two of them out of the Marquis Mansion and then returned to the main hall.

"My Lord, the Young Miss won’t sneak off to Qing Province, will she?"

A trace of worry appeared on Steward Wang’s face.

Hong Xuanji shook his head. "Don’t worry. That girl may be stubborn, but she knows where to draw the line."

Hearing this, Steward Wang nodded and said no more.

Hong Xuanji contemplated for a moment, then looked at Steward Wang.

"Have someone monitor the news from the Southern Border. I’m going to the Imperial Palace."

"Yes!"

—

Fang Xing and Hong Miaojin quickly left Jade Capital City.

However, just as they exited the city, before Hong Miaojin could even reveal her Flying Boat, several figures appeared before them.

Seeing who it was, Hong Miaojin couldn’t help but furrow her shapely brows.

Fang Xing also frowned.

The newcomers were none other than the Ninth Prince, Zhao Taiji, and his cousin, the Prime Minister’s daughter, Lü Su!

"Miaojin, leaving so soon?" Zhao Taiji stepped forward, looking at Hong Miaojin with a gentle, reluctant expression.

"Young Master Fang, long time no see," Lü Su chimed in with a smile.

Fang Xing gave a slight nod in response.

’I wasn’t fond of this woman, but I had to show some basic courtesy. She was, after all, the Prime Minister’s daughter.’

"Is there something you need, Your Highness?"

Hong Miaojin, however, was not so courteous. Her expression was utterly indifferent.

Her face might as well have had "Stay Away" written on it.

Zhao Taiji didn’t seem to mind at all, watching her with a smile. "Miaojin, since you’re leaving, it’s only natural that I come to see you off."

"That won’t be necessary. If there’s nothing else, Your Highness, we will take our leave."

After speaking, Hong Miaojin directly summoned her Flying Boat and looked at Fang Xing.

The two of them immediately stepped onto the Flying Boat.

In the next instant, it shot through the air and vanished without a trace.

Zhao Taiji: "..."

Watching the vanished Flying Boat, his expression flickered through several changes.

Beside him, Lü Su sighed. "Cousin, I told you to just give up. Hong Miaojin pays you no mind. It’s hopeless."

Hearing this, Zhao Taiji’s expression returned to normal, his demeanor calm. "I understand that, of course. But, what must be done, must be done."

"What about you, though? If your reputation wasn’t so... widespread, you might have succeeded, right?"

At his words, Lü Su’s face darkened. "Cousin, my innocence is intact."

"Do you think they would believe that?" Zhao Taiji said faintly.

"Don’t worry. I’ll win Fang Xing over sooner or later," Lü Su retorted, then turned and walked back toward the city.

Watching Lü Su’s departing figure, Zhao Taiji glanced up at the sky, then also vanished from his spot.

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