Amazing looks

In the early hours of the morning, the vendors in the city always emerged before the pedestrians, bustling with activity.

The elderly woman stooped over, carrying a steaming bowl of hot bean blossoms, sold at a meager half penny, both cheap and delicious.

Near the city gate, where numerous people entered and left throughout the day, the atmosphere was livelier compared to other areas.

Among the crowd, Helian Weiwei stood inconspicuously, dressed modestly so that no one would recognize her.

If she didn't raise her head, no one would spare her a second glance.

Like someone who frequently traveled out of town, she first sat at her grandmother's spot and ordered a bowl of bean blossoms, eavesdropping on the conversations around her.

"Have you heard? The Third Prince seems to be apprehending someone."

"Arresting someone? Who?"

"I heard it's that young lady from the Helian family who lost her martial spirit."

"Why would His Highness arrest her? Could she have done something to offend him?"

"Who knows, but then the Third Prince released everyone, saying he wouldn't arrest them, probably thinking it was a waste of time and not worth his attention compared to a woman like her."

"Not arresting her?"

Helian Weiwei spooned the douhua into her mouth, her eyes flashing with thought. She pondered carefully, realizing that the Third Prince should indeed stop his actions. The grand spectacle of searching the courtyards of Taibai Academy, including the prestigious courtyards, and forcing the young ladies and gentlemen to endure the rain all night would surely draw criticism from the four major families. Despite not summoning those famous ladies to witness, if it weren't for the Third Prince, they wouldn't have encountered the beast tide.

No matter how much favor the Emperor Taishang bestowed upon the Third Prince, he wouldn't allow him to act recklessly.

Or perhaps, the Third Prince truly wanted everyone to think that he suddenly awakened and realized it wasn't worth investing so much effort into a woman of no value like her?

Helian Weiwei smiled mockingly, unperturbed by the situation and stuck to her original plan.

Even if the Third Prince had no intention of arresting her, she couldn't let her guard down.

What if all of this was an elaborate illusion crafted by that man, designed to make her drop her defenses?

That would be a miserable outcome for her.

Shrewdness flickered in Helian Weiwei's eyes, and she used her spoon to finish the last bite of bean blossom, as if she hadn't overheard the conversation at all.

However, as she passed by, everyone couldn't help but hold their breath, their gazes filled with nothing but astonishment. They didn't even notice the bean residue on their hands.

"Fairies... I saw a fairy..."

Thus, chaos erupted in Kyoto that day, with many claiming to have seen a fairy even more beautiful than Helian Jiaoer, the capital's renowned beauty.

That aura, that appearance, that figure—no matter how simple her clothing, it couldn't hide her elegance and grace.

The shadowy figures lurking in the city had no time to spare for rumors of fairies in the capital. Their primary concern was finding the plain girl, especially those with dark skin.

Consequently, no one informed Baili Jia Jue about this matter.

However, as soon as Helian Jiaoer, who had errands to run, arrived in the city, she heard the news. Her maid pursed her thin lips disdainfully and remarked, "It's ridiculous for a village girl to compare herself to our young lady."

Helian Jiaoer smiled subtly, a hint of arrogance playing at the corners of her mouth. "Don't bother, let them say what they want."

"Jiaoer is right. Paying attention to such things only diminishes your own worth!" Helian Guangyao laughed approvingly and stepped out of the inn behind them.

Helian Jiaoer turned around and called out, "Father."

Helian Guangyao nodded. "Weifu summoned you this time with some news that will greatly aid you in the martial arts competition."

"What news?" Helian Jiaoer's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Helian Guangyao smirked, a hint of mystery in his expression. "The martial cultivation conference is about to commence, and there's a martial cultivation technique created by Wushuang Gongzi himself. It's highly suitable for women. If you obtain that martial cultivation along with your own martial qi, you will undoubtedly win the championship in the martial qi competition!"

"Martial cultivation..." Helian Jiaoer's excitement grew as she listened. For every martial artist, acquiring a suitable martial cultivation technique was more valuable than anything. With her current progress, if she were to obtain an exceptional martial cultivation technique, she would undoubtedly impress the Emperor Taishang even more. That influential figure had always admired exceptional women...

Observing her beloved daughter's expression, Helian Guangyao knew she already had her own ideas and refrained from saying more. He spoke directly, "The academy has granted you leave. You should go back and prepare. Later, accompany the son of the world. He has an invitation from Master Tutian to attend the martial arts training conference, and you can join him. I've also spoken to the organizer there, so your passage will be facilitated."

Helian Jiaoer wasn't foolish and had a question in response. "Father, if you put in so much effort to arrange all this, why didn't you directly speak to Wushuang Gongzi about me?"

"Don't think your father didn't try." Helian Guangyao let out a long sigh. "Wushuang Gongzi comes from a martial cultivation family, and as you know, the martial cultivation masters in the world can't replicate his martial cultivation, no matter how powerful they are. Besides, he rarely shows himself, except during the martial cultivation auctions. He exudes an ethereal and noble aura."

Helian Jiaoer lightly chuckled, a self-satisfied look in her eyes. "Father, don't worry. I'll make sure Wushuang Gongzi sees me in a different light."

"As long as you have such ambition, I can rest assured as a father!" Helian Guangyao patted her shoulder happily and instructed the attendant by his side, "Take care of the young lady and ensure no mistakes occur!"

"Yes!"

The subordinate lowered their gaze, exuding an air of respect.

Helian Jiaoer's personal maid assisted her as she turned around and remarked, "I heard that the Son of Matchless is a handsome man. They say there's no one in the capital more handsome than him, except perhaps the Third Prince. Unfortunately, he has been confined to the mansion since childhood due to poor health. He only appears during martial cultivation auctions, radiating an immortal and noble aura."

"You seem well-informed." Helian Jiaoer didn't turn her head and maintained an indescribable air of arrogance.

The maid, knowing her mistress had been struggling lately, didn't want to inadvertently provoke her. She swiftly changed her tone, "I overheard this because it concerns the young lady."