Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1263 - 561: Drugged

After they boarded the ship, Ning Qi followed suit and soon boarded as well.

"Bang!"

"Bang..."

All around the decks of the flower boats, fireworks were set off at once.

Colors were bright and dazzling.

"It’s really beautiful."

Li Xiangrou couldn’t help but exclaim as she gazed at the scene before her.

Ning Qi also looked at the fireworks with a reminiscent expression.

"Your Highness, the dance has started!"

Wang Mang first clapped his hands towards the distance, and soon, on the decks of all the flower boats, dancers began to sway.

Li Xiangrou was on the highest floor of the largest flower boat’s pavilion, taking in the surrounding sights.

She felt the opulence of the royal family.

So this is what my royal sister was pursuing.

But these will eventually fade like passing smoke.

Everything will return to tranquility, so what use is it?

Instead of chasing these, it’s better to wholeheartedly cultivate and improve one’s strength. Only then can one ensure they have enough power to deal with those who oppose them.

Ning Qi saw her serious expression and couldn’t help but ask, "How is it? Is it fun?"

"Not fun."

Li Xiangrou shook her head, "This kind of extravagant life is not what I want."

"Oh? What do you want?"

Ning Qi was curious and asked.

"Strength!"

Li Xiangrou turned her head to look at Ning Qi and said earnestly, "What I want is absolute strength so that I would no longer be assassinated!"

"Even if someone wants to kill me, I should have the strength to protect myself."

"And I want to protect everything I wish to protect."

"But all of this before me will only lead me to decadence and won’t help me at all."

"Hmm, good, since you want to enhance your strength, I will give you a helping hand."

After hearing her words, Ning Qi wore a satisfied expression, "I will give you a Cultivation Technique and a Magical Treasure, at least allowing you not to be threatened by anyone under the Heavenly Immortal level!"

"Ah? Really? Thank you."

Li Xiangrou smiled and said upon hearing that, "Then I will not be polite with you."

"Between us, there’s no need for politeness, is there?"

Ning Qi smiled slightly, looking at Li Xiangrou, "However, once I leave, you’ll have to rely on yourself!"

"Hmm, no problem, I can handle it myself!"

Li Xiangrou showed a confident look and said to Ning Qi, "You helping me to the end is already enough!"

"Alright, hearing you say this puts my mind at ease!"

Ning Qi smiled with relief.

Looking at Li Xiangrou before him, he understood clearly that she had already grown up completely.

"Your Highness, come sit with us, have a taste of our fragrant tea, and watch the performance here."

Wang Mang took the initiative to invite Li Xiangrou over.

"Okay!"

Li Xiangrou didn’t refuse, but rather sat down with them, not forgetting to wave at Ning Qi, "Ning Qi, you come too."

"Okay!"

Ning Qi simply responded and then sat with them.

A cold gleam flashed imperceptibly in Wang Mang’s eyes.

His attention swept past Ning Qi, then he clapped his hands, "Circus, begin."

"Yes!"

"..."

After his words, the crowd behind began to act.

The dancers from earlier were called down, and soon jugglers came to the ship’s deck to perform.

Each one performed diligently, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

Li Xiangrou, watching the juggling below, did not jump and cheer enthusiastically as before.

This time, while watching these performances, she only applauded symbolically.

Wang Mang was also observing her every move closely.

"Your Highness, how is our circus?"

As the performance was coming to an end, Wang Mang asked with a smile.

"Not bad, you’ve worked hard, reward them when we’re done."

Li Xiangrou responded with a smile.

In this kind of occasion, if not rewarded, their fate would be either death or exile.

Failing to express satisfaction would imply the performance was unsatisfactory.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

With her words, Wang Mang knew these people wouldn’t die.

Agreeing, he said with a smile, "Your Highness, it’s getting late, let’s return to the mansion to rest."

"Fine! I’m a bit tired too!"

Li Xiangrou lightly rubbed her forehead and agreed.

"Your Highness, please!"

Wang Mang stood up and then invited Li Xiangrou to disembark with him.

They quickly disembarked and headed forward.

Ning Qi always followed, and when Commander Li’s people saw Li Xiangrou coming over, they also returned.

Thus, following Wang Mang’s team, they retraced their steps and quickly returned to the City Lord’s Mansion.

Wang Mang personally escorted Li Xiangrou to a well-appointed pavilion.

"Your Highness, you can stay here for now. I’ve already ordered someone to tidy it up."

Wang Mang pointed to this pavilion and said respectfully to Li Xiangrou.

"Good, thank you!"

Li Xiangrou gave a courteous response, and then went straight in.

By this time, someone was already waiting for her there.

"Your Highness!"

"..."

Watching her enter, they all greeted her respectfully.

"Alright, no need for formalities!"

Li Xiangrou raised her hand, and the maids stood up.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"..."

The maids then stood up and retreated to the side.

"Your Highness, then I shall take my leave. If you need anything, send them to notify me!"

Wang Mang, standing at the door, said respectfully to Li Xiangrou.

"Alright, go ahead, City Lord Wang. I will seek you out if anything arises!"