I really became a king.

Chapter 94: Destitute Jiang Xue

The backyard of Prince Duan’s Mansion, the residence of the fourth son Jiang Zhongyin.

"Fourth brother, your yard is too simple."

Looking at the dilapidated yard, Jiang Yi felt like he had returned to the uninhabited old house in his previous life. It was overgrown with weeds, the walls were peeling and covered with moss, and the eaves of several side rooms had begun to leak.

"It's okay, I'm used to it." Jiang Zhongyin's thin face showed no expression. Seeing Jiang Yi's face as gloomy as water, he spoke again:

"Some time ago, Manager Duo came and wanted someone to repair the yard, but I refused."

Jiang Yi nodded and changed the subject, "I wonder how Fourth Brother's cultivation of immortal arts is going?"

Jiang Zhongyin had a bitter look on his face and shook his head, "There has been no progress. It's been two years, and I still can't feel the energy..."

"The methods of immortals are different from those of martial arts. If Fourth Brother is really interested, you might consider hiding your identity and joining a secluded sect." Jiang Yi said. He had raised this issue two years ago, but the other party refused.

"Take your time." Jiang Zhongyin shook his head. If he was in Prince Duan's Mansion two years ago, he would really have this idea, but now, he would not leave Prince Duan's Mansion again.

They will never go against their ancestors' teachings, hide their identities, and compromise to enter a secluded sect.

Thinking of something, Jiang Yi suddenly smiled and said, "Fourth brother, maybe I can find someone to guide you. The person is ready."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhongyin's usually calm expression finally changed, and he turned to look at Jiang Yi...

After the Longmen Challenge and the Famen Conference, Prince Duan's Mansion changed its previous decadent trend and re-established the dignity that a royal palace should have, once again becoming one of the most prestigious mansions in the Dali Imperial Capital.

At this time, the red gilded gate of the palace was wide open. Under the steps were two two-meter-high stone Qilins that guarded the palace, and eight bullfighting guards in black soft armor were guarding both sides.

All pedestrians passing by Prince Duan's Mansion would take detours if possible, and those who could not avoid it would subconsciously slow down their footsteps and lower their heads as they hurried past.

The majesty emanating from Prince Duan's Mansion made them feel as if they were walking on shaved ice.

"Ah, why are you doing this?"

At the corner of the wall behind a stone Qilin outside the gate of Prince Duan's Mansion, Tuo Xiaoliu, dressed as a cook, stood there, holding a paper umbrella in her hand, with a trace of pity on her pretty face.

At his feet, a figure was curled up at the base of the wall. Although he was wearing a straw raincoat, the rain still soaked his clothes through his hair and flowed into the small boots on his feet.

The figure raised his head and smiled at Tuo Xiaoliu. His wet hair stuck to his cheeks, adding a touch of sad beauty to his bright face.

It was Jiang Xue, whose spiritual sea was broken by Jiang Yi at the Dharma Conference. She was once a true disciple of Dongxu Tai and a high and mighty figure like a fairy, but now she has fallen to the point of living on the streets.

Tuo Xiaoliu shook his head and waved his hand. A maid came over holding an umbrella and a bowl of hot soup in her hand.

"Have some soup to warm yourself up."

"Thank you, Deacon Tuo." Jiang Xue stretched out her wet little hands to take the hot soup, holding it to her mouth to warm her body.

"Why...why don't you stay at my house for a while first?" Tuo Xiaoliu said.

Jiang Xue shook her head, took a sip of hot soup, and said, "I'm staying here and not going anywhere."

She felt extremely bitter in her heart. If she had a choice, she would certainly not stay here, but she had no choice.

When Linghai was destroyed that day, Jiang Xue quietly went down the mountain while no one was paying attention on Famen Mountain, because he knew that with his cultivation destroyed, he would no longer have a place to stay on Dongxutai.

Unless she is willing to endure all kinds of humiliation and live in the sect in a humble manner, but in that case she will completely become a plaything of certain people.

This was not an exaggeration. She had grown up in Dongxutai and had seen too many such examples. Especially for female disciples like them, once they lost their power, what awaited them was unbearable humiliation.

Especially like herself, as a true disciple of Dongxu, and with a dull personality, it is inevitable that she gives people a feeling of superiority, and she is envied by countless people on a daily basis.

Because of her beautiful appearance, many people secretly watched her, but due to her talent in the way of immortality and her status, these people could only suppress these delusions in their hearts.

But now, her spiritual sea has been destroyed and she is basically completely cut off from the immortal path. Once she returns to the sect, no one can protect her. Even her master cannot suppress this evil thought.

As for repairing her spirit sea, regardless of whether there was Vein-shaping Pill in the sect, even if there was, it would not be given to her easily, and she would even have to pay with her most precious thing.

Rather than this, she would rather be a useless person isolated from the path of immortality.

And now, in this vast world, the only place that can shelter her is Prince Duan’s Mansion.

This is not an exaggeration. For several days in a row, she saw several groups of former fellow disciples observing her from afar. Even though they were so far away, she could still feel the fierceness in those people's eyes.

But they were intimidated by the power of Prince Duan's Mansion and dared not approach. But once they left here, they would have no way to return.

"Master, it is a good thing for you that I don't go back. Don't make things difficult for me..."

After finishing the hot soup in the bowl, Jiang Xue thanked him and pulled the raincoat tightly with both hands, trying her best to prevent rain water from flowing in through the gaps.

"Well, I'll make you a bowl of ginger soup when I get back..."

"Thank you, Deacon Tuo, you are so kind..." Jiang Xue tried hard not to let her tears fall, and was full of gratitude towards the charming young woman in front of her.

"Yes, our Deacon Tuo is indeed kind-hearted."

Suddenly, a voice sounded. Jiang Xue didn't feel anything yet, but Tuo Xiaoliu, who had a look of pity just now, shuddered, came to his senses, and said palely: "Prince...Prince..."

Jiang Yi came over and looked at Tuo Xiaoliu, who was like a little sheep seeing a big bad wolf when he saw him. He was angry and amused. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, go wait on the side."

Tuo Xiaoliu didn't care about feeling sorry for Jiang Xue anymore. He bowed hastily, lowered his head, and stood obediently aside.

"Are you from the secular sect so unfeeling?"

Looking at Jiang Xue whose hair was wet and messy and stuck to her face due to the rain, Jiang Yi asked.

Jiang Xue lowered her head. When the time came and she met the real boss, she suddenly felt a little confused and uneasy, not knowing what fate she would face next.

"I hope my intuition is right, but then again, I have nowhere else to go..."

Encouraging herself in her heart, Jiang Xue raised her numb body, knelt on the ground, and bowed her head and said, "I am Jiang Xue'er, your servant, meeting the master."

Jiang Xueer? Slave? Master? Jiang Yi did not respond, but just looked at the figure kneeling in front of him quietly.

Jiang Xueer was her childhood nickname, which was later changed to the first two characters. It’s good to restore it now.

"It's not that the sect is unfeeling, but I have sworn a solemn oath that the warrior who can defeat me at the same level will be my master, and I am willing to serve you as a slave for the rest of my life."

Jiang Xueer spoke very loudly, and passers-by in the distance could hear it clearly.

Even though she had been living on the streets for several days and was physically and mentally exhausted, her mind remained sharp. Jiang Yi did not expose her. He glanced at the fleeting figure in the distance and said to Tuo Xiaoliu beside him:
"Take her to clean up, then come see me."

Thank you all readers for your support. Recently, work has not been going well and I am changing jobs. I need to save some manuscripts as a backup in case something unexpected happens and I have to interrupt the update. I can only update once for now. Please understand!

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