Baili Ye stopped his steps and looked back.
Feng Ninghe stood quietly in white, her hair blowing in the wind, her face veiled, her slightly upturned eyes carrying a hint of seduction.
The woman's appearance made Baili Ye's breath tighten, and he couldn't help but swallow.
Even just a pair of eyes was enough to captivate the heart.
How wonderful it would be to have Feng Ninghe...
"Eldest Miss, I didn't expect you to appear outside my mansion. Have you changed your mind and are willing to marry me?"
Baili Ye did not hide the emotions in his eyes, his gaze intense, fixed on her.
Feng Ninghe lowered her eyes and glanced at the pill in his hand, her cool gaze devoid of any extra emotion: "First Prince, stop dreaming. You know your own worth. You are not worthy of me."
"Feng Ninghe, what do you mean!"
Baili Ye was furious, his eyes fixed on her, filled with a strong warning.
He was, after all, the First Prince, how could he tolerate such humiliation?
Feng Ninghe sneered, her voice tinged with a hint of emotion: "I said you are not worthy of me."
The crisp female voice fell slowly.
It also caused the passing cultivators to gather here.
"This is the First Prince. Who is this woman? She has such a big mouth!"
"The First Prince still has hopes of ascending the throne as Crown Prince. Once he becomes Crown Prince, the entire Li Kingdom will be his. Yet there is someone who does not give the First Prince face?"
As the discussions reached his ears, Baili Ye's expression turned even more ashen. But upon meeting those phoenix eyes, he only desired this woman: "Feng Ninghe, we are already betrothed, and my feelings for you have never changed. If you are willing to marry me, I will grant you the position of Imperial Consort. Feng Tongtong will be a concubine, and you will be the main wife. I am also willing to give you this Longevity Pill in my hand."
These words caused an uproar among the cultivators.
The Longevity Pill was a good thing!
Taking it would be greatly beneficial to the body and could extend one's life. Among the powerful, this Longevity Pill was priceless.
To think that the First Prince was truly willing to part with it.
Perhaps, this time, Feng Ninghe would change her mind?
"Lon... Longevity Pill?"
Feng Tongtong, who had just alighted from the carriage, stiffened.
She looked up at Baili Ye in disbelief.
This Longevity Pill was something their father had painstakingly obtained. To appease Baili Ye's anger, he had reluctantly given it up.
But the First Prince Brother turned around and so readily offered it?
More importantly, Feng Tongtong was to be a concubine, and Feng Ninghe the main wife?
Clang!
The health-preserving dew in Feng Tongtong's hand slipped and hit the ground with a crisp sound.
With so many eyes around, no one noticed her action.
Amidst the speculations of everyone, Feng Ninghe smiled, but there was no mirth in her eyes.
Her icy words slowly emerged from her mouth: "You think a single pill can buy me? You truly are a toad lusting after swan meat."
Baili Ye's face turned green and white.
In full view of everyone, she dared to humiliate him like this!
At this moment, Baili Ye's patience ran out. He drew out a whip and lashed it fiercely at the ground, a wave of pressure emanating from him: "Feng Ninghe, I advise you to consider carefully before answering me! There are no immortals here to protect you."
Feng Ninghe's performance in the Hundred Battles was well-known, and Baili Ye had never taken this audacious woman to heart.
He was the exalted First Prince, holding considerable military power. How could this woman be compared to him?
Feng Ninghe looked at Baili Ye with amusement, as if observing something interesting: "First Prince, are you going to abduct a civilian woman in broad daylight?"
The cultivators began to whisper again.
Everyone's gaze shifted between Feng Ninghe and the First Prince.
They secretly speculated what the outcome would be for this exceptionally talented eldest daughter of the Feng family when she faced the First Prince.
Baili Ye, filled with rage, looked at the smiling eyes before him and finally could not bear it any longer.
He swung his whip and lashed it fiercely at Feng Ninghe.
Crack!
The whip hit the ground, kicking up a thick cloud of dust.
The dust enveloped the beautiful figure, making it impossible to see the battle.
"As expected of the First Prince, this whip strike is powerful enough to cripple or kill. It's a pity, this eldest daughter of the Feng family is a stunning beauty. If she were to be crippled because of this..."
"But speaking of which, this eldest daughter is quite capable. Perhaps she can hold on for a while."
"No! Look quickly, this whip didn't even land on the eldest daughter of the Feng family!"
As the crowd exclaimed, the dust slowly dissipated.
Feng Ninghe had caught the whip's tail, her beautiful form standing still.
She held the whip with interest and looked at Baili Ye: "First Prince, is this all you've got?"
Baili Ye was about to unleash his spiritual energy when Feng Ninghe flicked her sleeve. His body flew in an arc and slammed heavily onto the ground!
With this fall, the Longevity Pill in his hand rolled on the ground.
Xiao Zhao had been eyeing this Longevity Pill and was already prepared in secret. He opened his mouth wide and swallowed the Longevity Pill in one gulp!
"Ah! My Longevity Pill! You detestable beast, spit it out quickly!"
Baili Ye's eyes widened in fury. He couldn't care less, struggling to his feet and quickly lunging towards Xiao Zhao.
Xiao Zhao puffed out his round belly triumphantly, stuck out his tongue at him, and quickly darted into Feng Ninghe's dantian.
The Longevity Pill contained a hundred kinds of herbs. After consuming it, Xiao Zhao could clearly feel the changes in his body.
It was time for him to absorb it properly.
Baili Ye missed, and his face contorted with rage as he glared at Feng Ninghe: "Spit out my Longevity Pill immediately, or I will take your life here today!"
Feng Ninghe stood still, as if unaffected, and looked at him dismissively: "First Prince, you are quick to make threats. Speaking of which, your whip is quite good. May I try it?"
She idly fiddled with the whip in her hand, examining it.
Baili Ye, unable to endure such humiliation, leaped forward, his face fierce, and attacked Feng Ninghe.
But before his sharp claws could touch Feng Ninghe, his body was once again sent flying, crashing heavily!
Clang!
Baili Ye's body slammed violently into the stone statue at the mansion's entrance. A mouthful of blood gushed out, his face pale, his internal organs feeling as if they were about to shatter from the unbearable pain.
"First Prince Brother!"
Feng Tongtong, unable to care for anything else, rushed forward and tightly supported Baili Ye, her meticulously made-up face filled with worry.
"First Prince Brother, are you alright? Are you injured anywhere?"
She asked anxiously.
Baili Ye was in too much pain to speak, his head buzzing.
More and more onlookers gathered around.
These people, fearing no chaos, wished they could bring their entire families to squeeze in and join the spectacle.
Looking at the pair before her, Feng Ninghe let out a low laugh and clicked her tongue: "A pair of dogs. Since you're all here, let's settle this today."