Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Brother Luo, good deeds deserve rewards; this is your blessing."

Although Chen Xiao was rather carefree, he held a special respect for the soldiers of the Divine Land. Without them, how could the ordinary people enjoy the stable life they have today?

The current prosperity and flourishing of the Divine Land could not have been achieved without this admirable group who sacrificed their youth, and even their lives, for the country.

"Brother Luo, try to move around less today, your body will slowly recover." Chen Xiao advised, "Also, I’ve prepared a prescription to nourish Yingying’s blood; you can brew some medicinal soup for her. Within half a month, you’ll see her fully recovered."

"As for your injured leg, you can use some herbs that strengthen the body and bones to speed up recovery."

As he spoke, he wrote down two prescriptions on paper.

"Thank you, young brother!" Luo Benchang expressed his gratitude.

He knew that he was lucky. Had he not met Chen Xiao on the cruise, he would never have encountered such a skilled healer, and his daughter would continue to suffer from her ailment, while his injured leg would remain unhealed.

"No need to be polite," said Chen Xiao, and with that, he took his leave.

As he walked out of the room, a man with the appearance of someone from Yin Country approached him and spoke in stiff Divine Land language, "Please wait, sir. Our princess invites you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao frowned, "Princess Manluo Sha? Why does she want me to come over?"

"Our princess means no harm, she just wants to make friends with you, sir."

Chen Xiao mused for a few seconds. Now that Leng Baiyu’s strength had largely recovered, she, along with Luo Qingli and Lu Rugao, should be fine. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

He was curious to see what this Princess Manluo Sha wanted.

Thinking this, he calmly said, "Lead the way then."

——

Inside a lavishly decorated room, Princess Manluo Sha sat elegantly sipping a rare red wine.

Since childhood, she had grown up under endless discipline, like a caged golden canary, treated like an object, never enjoying parental love or even meeting any men.

For she was not only a princess of Yin Country but also the Holy Daughter chosen by the Yin Country Holy Temple, a place considered divinely sacred, even overriding the authority of the royal family.

Each generation’s Holy Daughter is groomed from childhood, required to remain pure and unblemished before entering the Holy Temple, as they adhere to the complex training and doctrines.

Upon reaching the age of twenty-four and entering the Holy Temple, they are forbidden to leave its confines for life.

Manluo Sha was chosen as the Holy Daughter by the temple from a young age, which her father, the King of Yin Country, saw as the highest honor for the royal family, yet to her, it was a cage.

Because she was chosen as the Holy Daughter, the King of Yin Country was fearful that she might develop emotions and desires, thus restricting her freedom and isolating her from the outside world.

Had it not been for her impending entry into the Yin Country Holy Temple, she wouldn’t have tearfully pleaded with her father for a trip outside before beginning her confinement inside the temple, likely spending the rest of her life there, watching her youth fade and eventually returning to dust.

Yet her heart yearned for freedom, longing to live the life of a normal person.

She appeared noble and serene, but her heart was rebellious, wanting to escape countless times from this life.

Initially, before meeting Chen Xiao, she was able to endure such bland, joyless days.

After all, regarding matters of love between men and women, she only entertained such thoughts.

Yet now, her inner rebellion had reached a peak, an unprecedented desire to be brave, truly herself, even if just once.

This could be seen as a form of revenge.

Just then, she saw her escort bring Chen Xiao inside, her eyes flashed with a trace of nervousness, but more so with delight.

"Princess, I have brought the guest," her escort said respectfully.

"Good, you may leave now," she gestured for her escort to depart.

"Princess, given your status, it’s not appropriate for you to be alone in a room with a man..."

Manluo Sha’s eyes became sharp, showing displeasure, "Are you suggesting this princess is shameless? Hmm?"

"I dare not!" The escort dropped to his knees, trembling.

Disrespecting the princess was a crime punishable by death.

Moreover, not only was Manluo Sha a princess, but she was also the Holy Daughter of the temple, about to enter it and become the spokesperson for the God; such status highlighted her extraordinariness.

"Alright, it was a thoughtless remark, this princess will not pursue it further, but if you dare sully my name again, I will not let you off easily."

"Yes, yes..." The escort nodded repeatedly.

"What I need to discuss with the gentleman concerns his privacy. You shall stand guard outside, ensuring neither of us is approached within fifty meters; if I find otherwise, all nine tribes shall be destroyed."

"Princess, understood," the escort retreated fearfully.

Once the escort left, Chen Xiao coldly asked, "Princess Manluo Sha, I’ve already mentioned that while I’m on the cruise, we should remain uninvolved, not affecting each other’s lives. Are you planning to breach that agreement?"

Princess Manluo Sha gazed at him with alluring eyes and suddenly chuckled, "Do you see my invitation as a form of harassment?"

"Indeed." Chen Xiao nodded.

"It’s truly disappointing," Princess Manluo Sha said with a hint of sadness, though she smiled as she spoke, "I’ve had my people investigate your group, yet your information seems partially incorrect."

"While the photos on your documents match, they don’t seem to be your real names."

"Chen Xiao sir, this is your true name, isn’t it?"

Chen Xiao’s eyes turned cold, "Princess Manluo Sha, I hope you think carefully before you speak."

Manluo Sha smiled lightly, "I am a princess of the Yin Country Royal Family, but don’t misunderstand, Chen Xiao sir — I’m not interested in political affairs, nor do I mean any harm to you."

"However, regarding you, I do have a certain interest from a romantic perspective."