Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 698 - 718: Lin Ruoxi Encounters Trouble

"Grandfather, who is he, and why did you bring him back?" Qin'er suddenly asked at this moment.

"Qin'er, he just came from Canglan Ancient Land. You asked me what that place is like, right? He will take you back there in the future. Right now, the Netherworld is fraught with dangers everywhere. I brought him back partly to protect him and partly to give you a companion. This way, you two won't be lonely when you practice together." The elder said.

Upon hearing this, Qin'er's face immediately flushed red. "Grandfather, what nonsense are you talking about? I don't need any companion, you're really infuriating." She said this and deliberately turned her face away, no longer looking at Ouyang Hong.

Ouyang Hong also felt a stir in his heart. Qin'er's looks were not inferior to Lin Ruoxi's. If he could really have something with her, it would be great. But he knew that such matters should happen naturally; otherwise, it would backfire.

"Alright, let's eat first. I'll explain in detail later what you need to do in the future." The elder said.

Ouyang Hong didn't hold back. He hadn't had a proper meal in the few days he'd been in the Netherworld. Although the food on the table wasn't extravagant, it tasted better than delicacies to him. He ate three bowls of rice in one go before stopping.

Afterward, the elder took Ouyang Hong to the inner hall of the house. "Your name is Ouyang Hong, right? I'll call you Hong'Er from now on. Don't keep calling me elder; just call me grandfather!"

Ouyang Hong found this quite amusing. Considering his age, calling him ancestor wouldn't be overextended. But he naturally wouldn't go against the elder's wishes, so he immediately said, "Hong'Er pays respects to grandfather!"

The elder smiled with satisfaction, then said, "In the Netherworld, without Star Power, you can only rely on absorbing the energy of Nether Stones. These are some insights I have gained over the years from absorbing Nether Stone energy. Take a look at them. Also, I'll pass on this Celestial Blade Six Forms to you. I know your White Tiger Race is best at using blades."

Having said this, the elder produced two booklets in his hand. Ouyang Hong immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you, grandfather. Hong'Er will surely work hard and will definitely bring Miss Qin back to Canglan Ancient Land."

"Do you see the raised button on that wall? That's the mechanism to enter the secret chamber. Inside, you'll find many items needed for practice. In a couple of days, you and Qin'er will go in together for a retreat. I'm preparing to go out for a bit, maybe have a look at the boy you mentioned who is the reincarnation of Qingshuang." The elder said.

Ouyang Hong was undoubtedly the luckiest one. He not only acquired superior martial skills but also had a beauty as his companion. Choosing to come to Beast King City was the most correct decision.

At this moment, Lin Ruoxi, who was heading to the Ghost Race, was not as fortunate. It took her four days to reach the Jiuyou City, the settlement of the Ghost Race. Along the way, she encountered many people from the Human Race and other races.

But because at this time she disguised herself with ordinary looks and covered her face, the journey was relatively uneventful. However, she was stopped upon trying to enter Jiuyou City.

The Ghost Race is somewhat similar to the Ghost Race. More than half of them are directly composed of Soul Bodies, some are Energy Bodies, and a small portion are made up of resentment and murderous aura. These members of the Ghost Race are few in number, but they hold the highest status. The City Lord of Jiuyou City is a ghost formed from murderous aura.

Jiuyou City has a regulation: anyone entering Jiuyou City must have a City Entry Permit. With this permit, one can enter and leave without spending Nether Stones. Those without a permit must pay a high cost in Nether Stones, with a minimum of a thousand per entry.

Lin Ruoxi was stopped because she did not have a City Entry Permit. The Ghost Race guards at the city gate asked her to pay a thousand Nether Stones, which she was unwilling to do, leaving her in a difficult position.

If it were Star Stones, she would not hesitate to give a thousand. However, Chu Linfeng had said that Star Stones are incredibly precious in the Netherworld, and exposing them carelessly could lead to unforeseen troubles. She understood the importance of keeping wealth concealed.

After asking around, she found out that obtaining a City Entry Permit also costs a thousand Nether Stones, but it allows for permanent entry and exit. Not obtaining one meant only a single entry, making the difference truly frustrating for her.

She had a little over a thousand Nether Stones with her, and paying them would make future living expenses even more challenging. Just as Lin Ruoxi was at a loss, a luxurious carriage came from the official road in the distance. Although called a carriage, it wasn't actually pulled by horses, but by Nether Beasts several times larger than horses. These beasts are called Celestial Phenomenon, inherently immensely strong yet gentle-tempered, favored as transport means by the wealthy and powerful to display their status.

"Look quickly, that's the commandery princess's of Jiuyou City carriage. The person inside must be Princess Yiyi. It's said she has reached the Ninth Layer of Saint Martial Realm, making her a super expert. Such strength will bring excitement to Jiuyou City." Someone murmured amid the crowd, and Lin Ruoxi, standing nearby, heard this clearly.

"Princess Yiyi is quite a rare beauty but also a master of disguise, often appearing in various forms. Don't be surprised if she occasionally appears as an old woman beside you; it might just be her disguised." Another person said.

"Isn't that right? Often troublemakers in the city find themselves half-dead after encountering her, her methods are quite ruthless. I think everyone should quickly avoid her path, lest you get beaten for blocking the way." The first person asserted.

Lin Ruoxi was thinking about how to enter Jiuyou City at this moment. If she could meet Princess Yiyi, it would naturally be much more convenient. If they could become friends, then whatever she wanted to do in Jiuyou City would be easy.

Perhaps lost in thought, at this moment the carriage was rushing toward the direction where she was standing. Suddenly, someone behind her bumped into her, whether it was intentional or accidental, causing her to stagger right in front of the carriage.

The driver of the carriage was a middle-aged man, but his body was a bit blurry so his feet couldn't be seen. Lin Ruoxi snapped back to reality and quickly dodged backward to avoid the collision with the celestial phenomenon. At this moment, the celestial phenomenon also stopped abruptly, causing the carriage to kick up a cloud of dust.

"How dare you! Blocking Princess Yiyi's carriage, you must have a death wish!" the middle-aged man driving the carriage said angrily. His body flickered like lightning from the celestial phenomenon to Lin Ruoxi's front.

Soon a large pale hand clasped Lin Ruoxi's shoulder, rendering her momentarily immobile.

At this time, the curtain of the carriage was lifted, and a young girl dressed in red with a white veil stepped down and came in front of Lin Ruoxi.

She looked closely at Lin Ruoxi and asked, "Why did you block this princess's carriage? Don't you know the rules of Jiuyou City? Blocking this princess's carriage without permission is treated as if you're an assassin. How do you want to die?"

Her tone was extremely cold, like the frost of winter, sending a chill through Lin Ruoxi's heart. She didn't expect to encounter such a big trouble just after arriving in Jiuyou City. Escaping unscathed this time seemed incredibly difficult.

Lin Ruoxi was contemplating how to resolve this crisis and therefore didn't answer the young girl's question. At this moment, the middle-aged man holding Lin Ruoxi became furious, exerting more force, sending a sharp pain from her shoulder as if her scapula was being crushed.

"How dare you ignore the princess's question, you're simply courting death!" the middle-aged man said to Lin Ruoxi. He then glanced at the princess and said, "Princess, this human is nothing but a clown. I think we should just kill her outright!"

The princess glanced at Lin Ruoxi, finding her rather ordinary and seeing nothing commendable, so she said, "Let's take her back to the Royal City first. She is just a woman; maybe we can spare her life." The princess finished speaking and turned to re-enter the carriage.

"Wait!" Lin Ruoxi could not resign to her fate and endure the pain, immediately speaking up.

Princess Yiyi halted, smiling as she said, "I thought you were a mute. Didn't expect you could speak after all. Very well, answer my earlier question. If your answer satisfies me, perhaps I will spare you."

Lin Ruoxi knew that her only savior could be herself at this moment. She decided to take a gamble. If the princess's character was really as the two mentioned earlier, she might be saved. If not, she could only hope to be Chu Linfeng's woman in the next life.

"I was standing by the roadside when someone suddenly pushed me, causing me to appear in front of the carriage. Besides, I didn't know it was the princess's carriage. Even if you are the princess, you cannot be unreasonable. Although I am just a human, I have not done anything that violates the rules of Jiuyou City. If you kill me just like this, I will not accept it." Lin Ruoxi said.

"Haha, boldness indeed. You're the first to speak to me this way. Xu Hao, let her go; I want to see how she is not convinced." The princess said.

The middle-aged man released Lin Ruoxi, and a trail of blood appeared on her shoulder, showing the immense force and cruelty of his grip.

"As I said, if you can give me a reason that satisfies me, I might let you go. Otherwise, you can only spend the rest of your life in the dark dungeon. You know there are many girls like you in my Jiuyou City's dungeon." Princess Yiyi said.

"I have long heard that Princess Yiyi of Jiuyou City is a beautiful, generous, and understanding lady. But today, upon meeting her, she seems to have an undeserved reputation, only suitable to be described as ruthless and unable to discern right from wrong." Lin Ruoxi said.

Before she could finish speaking, the middle-aged man immediately shouted, "How dare you speak disrespectfully to the princess, you're courting death!" He then struck a palm towards Lin Ruoxi.

Lin Ruoxi knew she was no match for the middle-aged man, but she couldn't show weakness. As Chu Linfeng's woman, she could not lower her head to such a despicable and opportunistic person. Enduring the pain, she quickly countered with a palm strike of her own.

The middle-aged man was shaken back several steps, while Lin Ruoxi was sent flying several meters, a surge of blood rising within her, unable to suppress a mouthful of blood from spilling out.