The Evil King's Favorite: The Princess Is Too Cruel

Chapter 121 The Awkward Old Man

In the end, the five divine beasts did not fight. First of all, Azure Dragon and other divine beasts knew Suzaku's violent temper. Secondly, they had not seen each other for hundreds of years and inevitably missed each other. Finally, with the intervention of their respective masters, they did not even have a chance to fight and were directly taken back into the summoning book.

A farce ended just as it began, and the competition among the five major families also ended. The top ten in the points ranking were Xie Yichen, Yang Youli, Su Qingning, Mo Lintian, Qi Runnian, Tang Jinan, Qi Runyu, Su Ziang, Xie Qiubai, and Qi Yuwei.

Previously, Qi Daoxiu, the head of the Qi family, had said that the top ten would receive a special reward, but he did not specify what the reward was.

Now, the trials of the five major families have ended, and the top ten in the points ranking have been determined. Everyone can't help but look at Qi Daoxiu curiously, eager to know what the special reward is.

Seeing everyone's curious expressions, Qi Daoxiu didn't keep them in suspense this time. He smiled and explained, "A while ago, the head of this family asked our emperor for a favor, and His Majesty has already agreed. He promised that the top ten of the five major families in this competition can go to the royal secret realm to practice for a month."

"boom"

Qi Daoxiu's words were like a bomb dropped into a calm lake, causing huge waves.

The scene was quiet for a moment, and then discussions broke out.

The Royal Secret Realm is the most suitable place for cultivation. The concentration of spiritual energy inside is several times, or even dozens of times, higher than that of the outside world.

It is said that even one day of practice in the outermost part of the Royal Secret Realm is equivalent to several days of practice in the outside world; based on the practice results of those who have entered the Royal Secret Realm in the past, in a month, even those with the most mediocre talent in practice can be promoted by one or two levels.

For a moment, the other disciples of the five major families looked at Su Qingning and others with eyes full of envy and jealousy.

The day for training in the Royal Secret Realm was set for three days later. At this point, the trial of the five major families officially ended, and the heads of each family led their disciples to leave Wanshou Mountain and return to the imperial capital.

Before returning to the Qi family's team, Mo Lintian came to Su Qingning and whispered, "Xiao Ning'er, don't forget our appointment tomorrow. I'll be waiting for you at Bi Bo Lake."

Bi Bo Lake is the only lake in the imperial capital. The entire lake is huge, occupying almost a quarter of the entire imperial capital. The scenery on the lake is beautiful, and many royal descendants and disciples of aristocratic families like to visit Bi Bo Lake.

Mo Lintian and Su Qingning had already made an appointment before leaving the secret realm to go on a date and boat trip to Bi Bo Lake together the next day.

……

After returning to the Su family, Su Qingcang directly announced that from today on, Su Qingning would be the young master of the Su family.

Regarding this decision, everyone in the Su family who knew that Su Qingning had already contracted Suzaku had no objection, except, of course, Su Huaiyang's family.

"Father, Ning is still young now, and I'm afraid she can't take on the responsibilities of the young master. It's better to wait until she comes of age and then let her slowly get involved in family affairs!" Su Huaiyang looked like he was thinking about Su Qingning, but in fact, he was delaying time and wanted to completely control the Su family before Su Qingning came of age.

Su Qingcang sat upright on the main seat. He had a dignified expression and glanced at Su Huaiyang sharply, with a hint of warning in his tone.

"Second brother, I know what you're thinking, but Ning has already contracted Suzaku. I've said before that whoever contracts Suzaku will be the young master of the Su family, so you'd better put your thoughts aside. Otherwise, don't blame me for not thinking about the father-son relationship."

Hearing Su Qingcang's words, Su Huaiyang's heart suddenly skipped a beat and a layer of cold sweat appeared on his back. He raised his eyes slightly and looked upwards, and then saw his father's eyes that seemed to see through everything.

At this moment, Su Huaiyang panicked. He quickly lowered his head and defended himself in a panic, "Father, you misunderstood. What could I possibly be thinking? I was just worried that Ning, at such a young age, would have to learn to manage family affairs. I was worried that she wouldn't be able to handle it and would exhaust herself."

"You don't have to worry about that." Su Qingcang retracted his gaze and said, "Ning girl will inherit the position of head of the Su family in the future. If she can't bear such a small hardship, how can she take on a big responsibility?"

"However, Ning is still young. Her most important task right now is to seize the time to cultivate and improve her cultivation as quickly as possible. Therefore, during her tenure as Young Master, Chuan'er and the Great Elder will assist her in managing family affairs."

As he spoke, Su Qingcang glanced at the people below calmly and asked slowly, "Do you have any objections to the decision of this patriarch?"

Everyone quickly replied respectfully, "No."

Su Huaiyang lowered his eyes, his eyes full of unwillingness. He clenched his fists and tried hard to suppress his emotions.

Damn old thing, he’s so wary of me!

Su Qingning stood quietly by the side, her eyes vaguely falling on Su Huaiyang. She clearly caught the flash of unwillingness and resentment on her good second uncle's face.

Ha! Su Qingning sneered in her heart, this has just begun, second uncle, you can't hold your temper?

Looking at Su Huaiyang trying hard to restrain himself, Su Qingning knew that it wouldn't be long before he would dig his own grave, and she was looking forward to that day.

but……

Su Qingning glanced at Su Qingcang secretly, and always felt that his attitude towards her was a little strange.

Although Su Qingcang had said before that whoever made a contract with Suzaku would be the young master of the Su family, his words just now clearly meant that he intended Su Qingning to inherit the position of the head of the Su family.

After experiencing two lives, Su Qingning is no longer sure whether Su Qingcang likes her or hates her.

If he said he liked her, it was because he ruthlessly drove Su Qingning's family out of the imperial capital four years ago and exiled them to the remote Anyang County. In the previous life, after Su Qingning and Su Qingyu returned to the Su family, Su Qingcang's attitude towards them was very cold, and it could be said that he directly ignored them. Moreover, after Su Qingning was found to be a waste, he drove them from Jinyuan to the most remote and dilapidated deserted courtyard of the Su family.

But if it is said that he hates it, Su Qingcang ignored the opposition and resolutely let Su Qingning become the young master of the Su family. Is it just because he has contracted with Suzaku?

No…that’s not the case.

Su Qingning always remembered that in her previous life, during the darkest period of her life, Su Han once told her that Su Qingcang actually cared about her and her siblings very much, and secretly sent a lot of people to protect them.

So, what was going on? What was her stepfather thinking?

Until she returned to Jinyuan, Su Qingning still hadn't figured out the answer. Finally, she decided not to think about it anymore and planned to find an opportunity to ask the weird old man later.