The Second Prince Xiang Ma was pacing back and forth in his room. Who let the rumor out that his betrothed was a Spirit Sprite? He had dispatched the doctor before he left the Sect, and no one else would have had the nerve to go against him. His first thought was Hana, but she hadn’t left her room, and he was told that she was in isolated cultivation to raise her level.While the Second Prince Xiang Ma was mulling over the events, the First Prince Xiang Liu was calmly sitting and drinking his wine when a man kneeled before him.“So that servant had a secret. Is the information you received reliable?” Xiang Liu asked the man kneeling.“My lord, it is from a very reliable source. The woman you chose for the Second Prince came from the Upper World and is a Spirit Sprite. She was taken about a week ago and was hidden within the Flowing Sword Sect by the daughter of the Head Master, Levin Hana.” The man was none other than Hayes Daniel.Xiang Liu took a sip of his wine from his cup and cal

“Can you imagine? Saying an intruder getting inside Flowing Sword Sect, much less being able to steal the bride. What is this a fantasy story?” Elsie said and looked at the book Camila was reading. “Like that one you read to us with the prince swooping in and saving the girl from the evil villain taking his true love and trying to marry her.”“Now, let’s get you ready for tomorrow’s big day with the Prince. Not like an evil villain will come and take you away from your Prince.” Helenor said and walked into the large puddle of water on the floor.“My lady, what has happened here? Why is water all over the floor?” Helenor asked with a look of bewilderment.“Well, I wouldn’t say I’m an evil villain, but the Prince swooping in and saving the damsel in distress.” Blake suddenly appeared beside Claire.“AH! INTRUDER!” Elsie called out.“No use. I set up a soundproof barrier around the room, and you can scream until your lungs give out, and no one will hear you.” To their surprise, Blake ann

“Well, as long as you know you were wrong,” Sister Song said, seeing him bow down to her.“What was this all about anyways?” Sister Song asked Blake.“I’ll explain later, but for now, I must let you know what happened,” Blake said, leading her out of the room.While they were going down the hall to reach his room to talk, they met with Xuanlu looking for Blake.“Could you follow me to the kitchen? It’s almost time for dinner.” Xuanlu said looking at Blake licking her lips as if she could taste his cooking.“Yes, of course, lead the way,” Blake said, and they went towards the kitchen area.“Did you find your wife?” Sister Song asked as they walked. But Xuanlu stopped mid-step and turned to face Blake.“She is safe,” Blake said, not wanting to reveal anything in front of Xuanlu.“So, you found her. Was she the one getting married to the Second Prince?” Xuanlu asked as they continued to the kitchen.“No, it’s someone else marrying the prince tomorrow,” Blake commented.“I heard there was

“No, the family is in dire straights right now with the illness of the Patriarch of the Chai family. I’m afraid that our enemies will come and cause trouble during this time, and this was the other reason I came to Empire City was to enlist a Formations Master for this very purpose. Who would have thought I would bump into one and will be my husband.” Xuanlu stated, looking over her cup of wine, almost empty.“Xuanlu, look, I’m flattered that you would have me as your husband, but I’ll leave the Inner World after the wedding. I have many wives waiting for me, and if Claire hadn’t been taken, I would have never entered the Inner World. Do you understand? I do appreciate the thought and kindness, and I’m sure….” Blake was interrupted by the swift movement of Xuanlu lifting her veil above her nose when she kissed him.Not knowing if it was the Elderberry wine or the fact that he was adamant about leaving, she had to do something to prove her feelings were not superficial. Over the time t

“This was?” The Head Master asked.“An illusion that I created. I will save your daughter before the tea ceremony, and she will be by your side, but it will cost you and her.” Blake said.“Benefactor, whatever you request, and it’s within my power, I’ll do it.” The Head Master proclaimed.“We will discuss after the wedding,” Blake replied, and the area returned to the isolated hall.When they returned, most of the guests had arrived. It was unusual that the Head Master disappeared for a time, but he returned and greeted the guests with an apology of importance that had taken him away.Blake returned to Xuanlu’s side, and he smiled kindly to her, making her heart skip a beat.Hana was being tended to by Elsie and Helenor when she heard a male’s voice coming from behind her.“You look beautiful,” Blake said, not thinking, but she did look good to Blake in her wedding dress and her hair in the traditional updo with gold kanzashi ornaments in her hair.Startled, she turned around to see B