Hao Ren and Yin were planning to go back to the southern continent when Tang Zhen sighed and said, "Use the isolation arrays here only. If you trigger the teleportation array the fluctuation will be noticed. That old man of the Xue Family does not feel like a guy who would take his eyes away, also that slap basically challenged his dignity so the next time he gets a chance, he will use all his energy to kill you."
Hao Ren thought about it and said, "Well, good suggestion. Xiao Si, power up all the isolation arrays, and Yin, darling go to the practice room and take out all that you took from the vault." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novel·fire.net
Yin nodded and left the place quickly. Ye Si also started the arrays and the isolation was complete. Inside the practice room, the walls were inscribed with isolation and defense arrays, so it lowered the risk even more. After a few moments, Yin said, "Baba, you can check what you want now."
Hao Ren went inside the room and found a few dozen space rings placed on the floor, and Yin said, "The treasure items were a bit too much, and using space rings could have alerted the enemy so I just swallowed them all. However, I have cleaned them up and put them back in the space rings."
Hao Ren patted her head and shook his head as he began to inspect the space rings. Soon, he found that the Xue Family was crazy rich, and it was almost as much as the wealth of one city in the Crescent Moon Empire. These people were loaded, he took a deep breath and then took out the precious gems from the rings after ensuring they were not bobby trapped.
He then used his spiritual flames to melt the gems and arrange them. Yin watched the scene from the side silently. Hao Ren created a basic outline of the design of the crown and fixed many different parts together. Then he picked up his sculpting and carving tools to add finer details and touches to the crown.
The design depicted a silver and blue crescent moon, with a vermillion phoenix flying vertically above it. Hao Ren used other precious stones to form his spiritual ink and inscribe the crown with various arrays to buff defense against, physical, spiritual and soul attacks. This crown also had some capability to fend off a tribulation.
Hao Ren did not step out of the room for two days until he completed this task. When he was done, he took a deep breath and said, "God, I had no idea it would be this tricky. Well, now that it is done, I hope Lingshi likes it."
He stretched himself to relieve himself of the non existent stiffness and walked out of the practice room. Ye Si was standing outside, and he asked, "How is everything going?"
Ye Si shook her head and said, "It is fine, the Xue Family people have been hanging around our place lately but nothing that we need to worry about. Sister-in-law came over to check on you yesterday but Yin said that you were in seclusion so she left after spending some time with aunty."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Xiao Si, I will make a small trip to the Southern Continent, and then we will hit the Liu family. Where is Yin?"
Ye Si smiled bitterly and said, "She has gone to practice sword, it seems to me that she has taken a liking for that weapon."
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "It is a not that she likes a weapon, but she just wants me to forge a weapon for her. Daughters always compete with their mothers for their father's love."
Ye Si smiled and asked, "Is that so? Big Brother, I also want a pair of gauntlets. These are getting old."
Hao Ren reached out and pinched her ear as he said, "I will tell your Sister-in-law. She gave you these right before coming here."
Ye Si winced a little but then Hao Ren let her go and she chuckled and followed him. The young man came to the teleportation array, and went to the Southern Continent.
In the Crescent Moon Palace, Han Lingshi was sighing, she asked, "Maya, do we really have to hold this gathering? I mean, come on, why now?"
Maya sighed and said, "They all urge to do this every year but you have been pushing them back saying that work is more important. At this moment, I doubt there is a place which is as flourishing as Crescent Moon Empire. You want to push it but on what grounds. Your Majesty, they are working under our flag and they have managed to keep things under control as we wanted without any high reaching ambition. They deserve to be addressed and acknowledged."
At this moment, the door was pushed open and Hao Ren walked in as he closed the door behind him and said, "I know why she is delaying this gathering."
Maya raised her brow, and Hao Ren continued, "She does not have her crown in place. The last one was damaged in the tribulation."
Han Lingshi sighed, and Maya exclaimed, "What?!"
Hao Ren shrugged and Han Lingshi said, "Maya, don't panic, we will think of something."
Maya shook her head like a rattle and said, "I cannot believe that you wore an imitation all these months and fooled us all. Ye Yin, come out, how dare you hide such a news from me."
Ye Yin did not appear, this shadow head did not care anyone but Hao Ren and Han Lingshi's words. Hao Ren said, "The situation has been solved by Yours Truly. When I found that my Queen lost her crown it hurt my feelings, so I got one for her."
Then he took out a big box from his space ring and placed it on the table. Han Lingshi was surprised, and Maya sighed as she said, "Thank god for you. Your majesty, please open the box."
Han Lingshi rolled her eyes and opened the box. The next moment she was dazed. The crown looked so delicate but at the same time it was radiating with strength. Hao Ren asked softly, "Do you like it?"
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "Can I try it?"
Hao Ren smiled and looked at Maya, who took the hint and left the room silently. Women will be women, they all liked pretty things, and Han Lingshi was no different. The crown that Hao Ren made for her could make an entire city go bankrupt, it was a beautiful piece.
The young man lifted the crown and placed it on Han Lingshi's head as he waved his hand to create spirit screen. Han Lingshi was also very knowledgeable now, she asked softly, "Where did you get these stones?"
Hao Ren smiled and told her about how Yin emptied the coffers and then he covered for her. Han Lingshi sighed and said, "Don't do something again."
Hao Ren smiled but did not reply. The young lady took out a box from her space ring as well and said, "Well, I had a crown done for you as well. Although, I asked Sister Yan for the help in array inscription, the designing is done by me."
The young man smiled and said, "Do I really have to wear a crown?"
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "How can my King remain uncrowned? It is not a status symbol for your power, but a manifestation that we belong with each other."
Hao Ren shook his head slightly and held her hand as he said, "I did not discover that my wife has mastered the art of word play."
Han Lingshi chuckled and said while cupping his face with her other hand, "Well, I learned from the best."
The two exchanged gazes and Han Lingshi leaned in to kiss him. Hao Ren also did not mind, and was embroiled in the exchange of emotions. After kissing for a few times, Han Lingshi sorted his clothes, as he did the same to her clothes.
Han Lingshi asked, "What do you plan to do for the future? The Xue Family would definitely raise their guards against you."
Hao Ren thought about it and said, "I do have my own plans, well, don't worry about it. Also, organize a martial competition. Have Yang and the other young people compete in a healthy manner. It is important for his growth, but tell him that he will not be given the title of a prince in the eyes of the public because titles need to be earned and he can do better on his own."
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "Yang is not a problem, Agnee is, this kid is pestering me about advancing her realm. Please talk to her."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "I will take her over to the North with me. Controlled exposure to chaos is a good thing."
As he was talking he recalled something and took out his beast pouch. He called out Xiao Hong and the little thing was still shining with golden light. Hao Ren said, "Can you have people look after him? Make sure they do not approach him."
Han Lingshi nodded and Hao Ren said, "Xiao Hong, be good, I will come to take you back when you have finished evolving."
The chaos beast was completing a minor evolution after his first meal. Hao Ren picked up the box and was about to open it when Han Lingshi stopped him and said, "I will call you back for the gathering, come back and I will put it on your head before everyone. They have to know the status of my king."
Hao Ren smiled and left after nodding.