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Chapter 12: The Third Princess’s Martial Arts Competition for Marriage

The Rainbow Nirvana Flower was renowned as the most beautiful flower in the world, with its seven-colored light radiating from it, each color appearing to be the most refined and pure.

Countless people yearned to see the Rainbow Nirvana Flower with their own eyes.

However, there were probably fewer than a dozen Rainbow Nirvana Flowers in existence, and each one was extremely difficult to obtain.

Even if one could find it, they would not have the chance to take it away.

For a long time, Chu Qingyue had spent a lot of effort searching for the Rainbow Nirvana Flower, but to no avail.

The great battle a hundred years ago had left her with injuries that were difficult to recover from.

Although her cultivation level was still increasing rapidly, every time she reached the threshold of the Ascension Realm, the cold poison left behind by the great battle would invade her body, causing her immense pain.

If she could obtain the Rainbow Nirvana Flower, it would not completely eliminate the poison, but it would at least allow her injuries to recover somewhat.

Initially, Chu Qingyue had almost given up on searching for the Rainbow Nirvana Flower.

But she had not expected that she would obtain it today, and in such a manner.

“How did you obtain this flower?” Chu Qingyue’s voice trembled slightly.

“I just happened to pick it up on a cliff,” Nie Chen replied with a smile, not thinking much of it.

After all, the Rainbow Nirvana Flower was just a gift he had received, and it was not even the best one.

Initially, he had thought that the gift was a bit light, but he had not expected that Chu Qingyue would like it so much.

As she listened to Nie Chen’s casual words, Chu Qingyue’s clear eyes sparkled with a different emotion.

She knew how difficult it was to obtain the Rainbow Nirvana Flower.

The narrow space, the fragrant dishes, and the dim candlelight all seemed to blend together.

At this moment, Chu Qingyue felt her heart beating faster.

She realized that Nie Chen’s image in her mind had become even more extraordinary.

He had single-handedly stormed into the Heavenly Cloud Palace to deliver a love letter, and now he had given her the Rainbow Nirvana Flower.

All of this had far exceeded Chu Qingyue’s expectations.

“Let’s eat first,” Chu Qingyue said, her face seemingly dyed with a faint blush.

She quickly picked up her chopsticks to cover up the sound of her rapid heartbeat.

“Remember to eat more, Qingyue,” Nie Chen said, placing a piece of his favorite braised pork in Chu Qingyue’s bowl.

“What did you just call me?” Chu Qingyue’s hand trembled slightly as she held her chopsticks.

“Qingyue, isn’t that what couples call each other?” Nie Chen replied with a smile.

“Yes, it is,” Chu Qingyue’s voice was barely audible.

Seeing this, Nie Chen hesitated for a moment before smiling and saying, “Empress, you’re not used to being called by this name, are you?

Or perhaps, you’re a bit… shy?”

“You! What are you saying?” Chu Qingyue immediately retorted, but her voice lacked its usual authority.

“Ah, let’s just eat,” Nie Chen said, suppressing his laughter.

As it turned out, Chu Qingyue was much more adorable than he had imagined.

As they ate, Chu Qingyue’s eyes sparkled, and she completely immersed herself in the delicious food.

Having abstained from food for so long, she had forgotten how delicious mortal food could be.

No, it was not just the food; it was Nie Chen’s cooking that made it so delicious.

“Wow, this roasted suckling pig is amazing! And the flavor of this chicken! I had no idea that these dishes could be so delicious!” Chu Qingyue exclaimed.

Nie Chen was amazed at how much food Chu Qingyue could eat.

In no time, the dishes on the table were almost gone, and the three jugs of wine were empty.

“Don’t look at me like that, I’m just eating a lot because I haven’t eaten in a long time…”

Chu Qingyue tried to explain, but even she did not believe her own words.

After all, the food was just too delicious.

A gentle breeze blew through the window, and the setting sun’s rays mixed with the candlelight, illuminating the small, elegant room.

Although the atmosphere was calm, it made people feel unusually peaceful.

“Is this what a date is like?” Chu Qingyue leaned back in her chair, her fingers intertwined under the table, her clear eyes gazing out the window at the red sky.

This feeling was very strange.

There were no great waves, and apart from eating, they were just sitting there, but for some reason, it made her feel unexpectedly relaxed and at ease.

It was as if she had returned to her childhood, and that feeling made her feel extremely at peace.

Just then, the commotion outside caught their attention.

Drums and gongs sounded, and the people on the street suddenly became excited and noisy, with a large crowd gathering in the distance.

The red lanterns that had been hung on the streets were all lit up, and the noise was filled with the sound of drums and gongs.

Changhan City had become extremely lively.

Chu Qingyue and Nie Chen easily saw what was happening in the distance.

A large, elaborately decorated platform had been set up, and the crowd was gathering around it.

The Third Princess, Shu Xiangdie, was standing on the platform, and the crowd was cheering and celebrating.

The Third Princess was the most beloved daughter of the Emperor, and although the martial arts competition for her marriage was being held in Changhan City, the city was filled with cultivators from the Imperial Court and from all over the world.

“Look, the jade bracelet on her wrist,” Chu Qingyue said, her voice filled with surprise.

Nie Chen also sensed that the jade bracelet seemed to be emitting a gentle, spiritual energy, and he asked, “What’s special about that bracelet?”

“It has the ability to nourish and moisturize spiritual energy,” Chu Qingyue replied. “At least, it’s a lower-grade, earth-level treasure. More importantly, it’s extremely difficult to find. If we use this bracelet to nourish the Rainbow Nirvana Flower, it should be able to maintain its vitality for a long time.”

“Ah, it sounds like a great treasure,” Nie Chen said, his attention drawn to the platform.

The Chancellor of the Imperial Court had personally stepped onto the platform, and his eyes scanned the crowd below.

“Welcome, all of you, to this gathering of elite cultivators from all over the world,” he said in a deep voice.

“Today, the Third Princess will hold a martial arts competition for her marriage. The marriage of the Third Princess is a top priority for the Imperial Court. On this platform, strength is the most important thing. The person who emerges victorious will not only have the chance to become the Imperial Court’s son-in-law but also have the Third Princess agree to one of their requests…”

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