The Princess And The Lord

In a place far from other residences, a large building stands alone, far from other residents of clan members, this building is a forbidden place that only clan leaders and prospective clan leaders are allowed to enter and without the clan leader's permission no one is allowed to approach this place they not even allowed to get close to the gate.

The place is called The floating peak manor, the place is not too big because it is not used as a residence but rather a place for meditation and secret meetings with high-level clan members such as the Elders, from the outside this building is rectangular in shape made of dark wood with six pillars large carved with images of dragons and phoenixes, this building also has a high roof covering like a building belonging to a noble family which is then covered with gold-colored tiles to show the honorable status of this place.

But why is this place called Floating peak manor? that because this place is in a high place shrouded in thick fog so that the building looks like it's floating if it looks from afar.

seen from a distance Jin Kai walked towards the manor followed by his subordinate Ji Hong, the man who was sent to approach the Xiao family to stage a coup against Empress Ming.

The Gatekeepers immediately opened the giant steel gates without question when they saw Jin Kai's figure approaching, which was strange because Jin Kai wasn't the heir of the clan but he was only a temporary successor but that didn't automatically make him the next heir as it hasn't been decided yet.

But Jin Kai stepped into the manor as if he was the owner of the place, unbeknownst to him there was a small hamster watch from far away with round eyes and a twitching nose.

Not long after, Jin Kai arrived at the main hall, it was a large room with four large pillars made of stone, and just like the outer pillars were also carefully carved but the carvings on these pillars were different, all four pillars were engraved with The qilin surrounded by gray clouds, then a large chair was placed on a high platform that could only be reached by climbing a long staircase, and in the center of the room, there was a giant incense burner made of stone.

Ji Hong then walked towards the incense burner he slowly turned on the stove and suddenly a secret door appeared on the floor, Jin Hao looked down as cold air seeped into his face. Jin Kai then turned his head towards Ji Hong, "Wait here!" he gave strict orders.

"Yes, First Master!" Ji Hong cupped his fists and answer obediently.

Jin Kai descended the stairs and the air grew colder as it touched his skin but still nothing compared to the chill that was slowly growing in his heart. Jin Kai walked through the narrow path lit by the torches hanging on the wall, a few minutes later he arrived at a spacious room filled with tables covered in paper, tablets were placed irregularly on the table, there were also shelves pushed against the wall filled with lots of weird jars of all sizes and shapes.

Inside the room people dressed in white with their faces covered in white handkerchiefs were walking back and forth, they nodded politely as a greeting when they saw Jin Kai but they didn't say anything more, Jin Kai also did not bother with the courtesy as he continued walking towards the railing at the end of the room and then he looked down with icy eyes.

Below is a row of iron cages stacked on top of each other from inside there was a rumbling sound and loud banging sound but no one cared as they all continued their work as usual as if they heard nothing, it was obvious they were used to this.

Jin Kai leaned his body to the railing with his finger tapped the surface of the railing in a monotone motion as he immersed himself in his thought. Then suddenly came an old man with a long white beard from behind him.

sensing the presence behind him Jin Kai didn't bother to look as he acknowledged him with a flat tone "Elder Zheng" 

"First Master" the old man cupped his fists and bowed his head politely.

That old man was the Fourth Elder, he was one of the seven elders, he was also an alchemist even one of the most talented ones if not including Jin Hao.

"How the progress?" Jin Kai asked briefly.

"Just like we thought, it's hard for people with weak cultivation to go through the ritual of becoming a demon, especially without having a strong obsession like Sanguan Li Ye and even if they succeed they won't be that strong but if they have high cultivation at least Emperor level at peak stage they will become powerful Lesser-demon, even stronger than  Zi Quan Mei, too bad that woman didn't take enough Demon blood before she transforms, what a pity..." the fourth elder take a long heave while stroking his long white beard.

"Is the data we got from Whispering forest enough?" Jin Kai turned his gaze towards the cages that were piled high with a disgruntled feeling.

"Not bad, we would have gotten more data if Long Ming didn't destroy the place, he really is merciless, because of him, our years of development were destroyed in just a day, what a waste - a waste" the old man shook his head regretfully forgetting that they were using humans as experimental objects, perhaps in his eyes they weren't human at all.

"What about others who have weaker cultivation, if they are not used as Lesser- demons, what can we do with them, you want to use them as demon beast fodder?" Jin Kai asked lightly as if killing humans like cattle was nothing.

Meanwhile, the demon beast he mentioned was the same Hybrid Beast, only he refused to use the same term as Jin Hao. well, He is indeed a petty man.

"No – no, we can waste a product like that…actually miss Lao send me a new transcript about a new type of demon" Elder Zhen grin like a boy who just found a new toy only his eyes glint maliciously "The technique is much simpler than creating a Lesser-Demon and we can mass produce this type of demon and I already try it…..want to see?" he hissed with wide evil smiles.

Jin Kai waves his hand nonchalantly "Not now…I want to see him first" 

"Oh, of course…" The excitement on his face gradually diminished even he looked a bit bored but he didn't stop Jin Kai, "Then follow me First Master" he lowered his head.

They descended from the wooden stairs that seemed not to be a part of this place and only to be added afterward, they then Headed calmly through the cages which were shaking violently as the creature inside continued to beat wildly, but no one cared nor did Jin Kai and Their Elder Zheng continued their stride towards the narrow passageway, gradually the roars and booms became dimmer and were replaced by an eerie silence. Elder Zheng took out a phosphorescent pearl from his sleeve to illuminate their way with soft light as he led Jin Kai down the spiraling stone steps.

finally, they arrived downstairs, and passing through the arched gate cover with a steel door, Elder Zheng took out a key from his sleeve and opened and pushed the heavy door leaving a creaking sound from the door hinges.

Jin Kai entered the room with his hands resting behind his back, his movements are calm and steady as he looked in front of him a man tied up with a chain of lice tied to the four corners of the wall, the man kneeling on the floor that covers with array symbols, the man's body was covered in bruised and bloodstain while, his gray hair was disheveled and fall in the man face disorderly, however, judging by his tattered robes one could guess that he had been staying in this place for a long time.

The man heard footsteps approaching than he weakly lifted his head, the man's eyes were slightly hazy as His face was ravaged with despair

"You look fine...father" Jin Kai smirk.

"Y...you...wretched Son!" the man's eyes were filled with hostility.

Jin Kai didn't bother with his father's comments, he looked at the man with a look of hatred in his eyes, "Since you are strong enough to insult me, it proves that your condition is not as bad as I thought" he said with ridicule tone.

Jin Gu stared at his son that looks like a stranger in disbelief, even now it was still hard to believe that this was his own son that he had been raised from a baby, the same son who had always been smart, polite, and filial to him.

In The past, Jin Gu thought even when Jin Kai didn't have the same talent as Jin Hao but Jin Kai was more obedient and had a better relationship with him and also everyone else in the clan when it compared to the indifferent Jin Hao.

Therefore Jin Gu never regretted he discard Jin Hao for Jin Kai but only until he finds out Jin Hao's achievements on the outside with the Hei Shen sect, unfortunately, that the prodigal son refuses to acknowledge him as a father or his relationship with The Misty Lake clan because of that Jin Gu hate Jin Hao even more and think of him as ungrateful Son.

However, never in millions of years would he have thought that Jin Kai would put him in this desperate situation if it were Jin Hao he would not be surprised but Jin Kai....?