Chapter 1054 - 162: Life-saving Jade Given by Huang Su

"Brother Feng Ning, I am not eloquent. If there is anything I've done wrong, I apologize to you, Brother Feng Ning. Sorry!" Lin Feng cupped his hands to Feng Ning, while only giving a simple nod to Chen Mo.

The others in the private room smiled and stood up, joining in to persuade Feng Ning to sit down, assisting Lin Feng by saying, "Brother Feng really meant no harm. He didn't intend to belittle your Eagle Owl Race. Please don't take it to heart, Brother Feng Ning. Have a seat, please."

Feng Ning snorted coldly but didn't leave, choosing instead to sit down.

The crowd thought the matter was settled when they suddenly heard the sound of tinkling ornaments. Dongfang Nishang stood up, her eyes like icy pools, looking at Lin Feng and said, "Lin Feng, the person you should truly apologize to is this Young Master Chen Mo."

At these words, everyone was taken aback.

Lin Feng was also shocked. The Thirteenth Princess had asked him to apologize, likely because she wanted to win over Feng Ning since they were of equal standing. He didn't mind apologizing, but he didn't expect the Princess to stand up for the seemingly insignificant Chen Mo.

However, he quickly assumed that the Princess wasn't standing up for Chen Mo but wanted to ensure Feng Ning's complete satisfaction for better cooperation regarding the Ancient Ruins.

This was what everyone present similarly thought.

Huang Lingling's eyes glimmered, showing a trace of admiration as she looked at Feng Ning, believing that Brother Feng Ning was defending the dignity of their group.

Feng Ning felt much better and, seeing that others had realigned their attitudes, decided to act "magnanimously," lightly coughs before speaking: "Princess, since Lin Feng has apologized, we can let this go."

But Dongfang Nishang didn't heed Feng Ning and kept her gaze fixed on Lin Feng, without uttering another word, just staring.

Feng Ning felt a bit awkward.

Lin Feng immediately felt great pressure and hurriedly cupped his hands toward Chen Mo: "Young Master Chen Mo, I spoke rashly just now. I hope Young Master Chen Mo doesn't take it to heart."

Only then did Dongfang Nishang take her eyes off Lin Feng, turning to Chen Mo: "Young Master Chen Mo, are you satisfied?"

Chen Mo's face showed slight surprise, his heart filled with doubt. Sensing all eyes on him, he forced a smile, cupped his hands, and said, "The Princess teaches well, I am impressed."

"Teaches well?"

As these words were spoken, everyone's expressions subtly changed.

Though there was nothing wrong with what he said, coming from Chen Mo's mouth, it felt somewhat odd.

Huang Lingling quickly stepped forward, tugging on Chen Mo's robe, smiling: "He just isn't good with words. He surely means that the matter should be settled, right?"

Saying this, she quickly shot a meaningful glance at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo laughed and nodded in agreement.

Dongfang Nishang didn't mind, nodded, and said, "Alright then, everyone please have a seat."

She acted this way not to defend Chen Mo, but as a Princess of the Imperial Family, this was her upbringing.

Though Lin Feng apologized to Chen Mo, when it came to discussing the alliance, Chen Mo was still ignored.

The reason being, in their eyes, Chen Mo's strength was too weak.

On Lin Family's side, there were four people.

Namely Lin Feng, Lin Jin, Lin Huai Xiao, and Lin Xiuxiu.

Among them, Lin Feng was at Spirit Wheel Realm Perfection, Lin Jin in the Early Stage of Spirit Wheel Realm, and Lin Xiuxiu at the Mid-Stage of Spirit Wheel Realm.

Lin Huai Xiao, after his physical body was destroyed in the Jade Secret Realm, transitioned from a Spirit Cultivator to a Divine Cultivator, reaching the Early Stage of the Celestial Essence Realm.

On Dongfang Nishang's side, there were three people, including the Southern King's Crown Prince of the Great Xuan Dynasty, Fang Ye, and Wang Han from the Noble Family Wang, which was also part of the Great Xuan Dynasty's four big Noble Families. Both were at Spirit Wheel Realm Perfection.

Dongfang Nishang practiced Spirit and God Dual Cultivation, her Spiritual Power Realm and Primordial Spirit Realm were both at Mid-Stage of the Third Realm.

Although Chen Mo was ignored, from their conversations, he gathered some useful information.

Because the Ancient Ruins were close to the Great Xuan Dynasty, before they became well known or the barriers were set up by various forces, the Great Xuan Dynasty already knew about some situations within the Ancient Ruins, like the location of the Phoenix Remains.

Both the Wang Family from Lin's side and Wang Han were part of Dongfang Nishang's faction. The Eagle Owl Race's cooperation terms were that Dongfang Nishang would help them acquire the Phoenix Remains while the Eagle Owl Race helped her obtain the Cyan Dragon Remains.

"Considering the Great Xuan Dynasty has so many experts, why do you wish to ally with us?" Feng Ning expressed his doubts.

"Father has many Princes and Princesses under him, each with their own parties." Dongfang Nishang stopped there, and everyone understood.

For instance, the Noble Family Wang wasn't aligned with Dongfang Nishang, only Wang Han was.

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As the time for the barrier activation approached, the Heaven-Suppressing Pass became increasingly lively, with the Seven Great Powers, various top Demon Beast Races, and numerous ancient families sending their geniuses here, preparing to enter the Ancient Ruins.

With this excitement, a temporary market emerged. In the market, various forces sold things they didn't need and bought things they found useful.

Huang Yi purchased an Earth-level Lower Grade magical treasure called the "Spirit Brilliance Sword" and gifted it to Chen Mo.

This surprised several juniors of the Eagle Owl Race, and Feng Ying was filled with envy. Although an Earth-level Lower Grade magical treasure wasn't particularly precious to them, it depended on who gave it.

The reason Huang Yi gifted the Spirit Brilliance Sword to Chen Mo was primarily to ease her own guilt and secondarily to give Chen Mo something for protection.

Of course, the highest level of magical treasures available at the market were only Earth-level Lower Grade.