Global Lords: My Species Can Mutate

Chapter 175: Chapter 174: The Lord’s New Bride

The news of the Princess of the Great Wilderness Kingdom’s arrival spread like a whirlwind, swiftly enveloping the entirety of Yellow Sand City, inside and out.

Even the cultivator merchants who had just arrived abandoned their affairs and rushed outside the city to watch.

Outside the East City Gate of Yellow Sand City.

Ji Yunshuang, dressed in a red cloak, slowly walked towards the gate accompanied by an old man and a ceremonial troop.

Xue Changgui and Wei Gang, who had received the news and were waiting there, hurriedly went up to greet them.

“Your Highness, Princess, forgive us for not welcoming you sooner.”

They spoke while bowing, discreetly sizing up the old man beside Ji Yunshuang, beads of sweat forming on their foreheads.

But before Lin You’s arrival, they dared not let them enter the city easily and just stood there, waiting anxiously.

“Is this Lin You’s territory?”

Ji Yunshuang didn’t get angry at their actions; instead, she curiously observed her surroundings.

Before coming here, she thought that the territory of a lord as powerful as Lin You would be very prosperous.

Unexpectedly, it was in such a remote, desolate place, with city walls only just erected, inevitably leading to surprise.

The old man beside her sensed something and looked towards the city center.

“Such a dense life aura; the Sacred Artifact within this territory must be extraordinary.”

“Oh?”

Ji Yunshuang, upon hearing this, also looked towards the city center.

However, what held her gaze more was the brilliant crown floating over Yellow Sand City.

Her eyes shone with a hint of awe.

That, represents the honor of the Kingdom’s Tier Six Peak.

Even as the Daughter of the King, she couldn’t imagine obtaining such an honor, yet Lin You accomplished it with ease.

As her gaze stretched further, there stood a vibrant Tree of Life, as if forming a realm of its own outside Yellow Sand City.

Vaguely, a black dot appeared on the Tree of Life, rapidly approaching them.

Seeing that black dot, Xue Changgui outside the city suddenly perked up.

“The Lord is coming!”

Sure enough, before long Lin You appeared riding the Demon King Dragon, descending with a whirlwind before the entire troop.

“What brought you here?”

Lin You dismounted from the Demon King Dragon, his look of surprise directed at Ji Yunshuang and the old man beside her.

Although the old man didn’t show his aura, Lin You could sense he was extraordinary, likely a lord of Tier Eight or above!

“Why? Are you not welcoming me?”

Ji Yunshuang didn’t give Lin You time to scrutinize further and spoke directly.

Lin You quickly withdrew his gaze, smiling slightly: “Of course you’re welcome, as long as you’re not here to demand resources from me, you’re welcome.”

“You!”

Lin You’s words immediately reminded Ji Yunshuang of unpleasant matters.

But she didn’t forget her mission, choosing not to bicker: “Forget it, I’m not interested in arguing with you. My visit is primarily under my father’s command, to congratulate you on topping the ranks.”

“So that’s why you’re here.” Lin You came to a realization, “Since the King sent you, let’s head inside the city. It’s a bit small, pardon the space.”

With that, Lin You signaled Xue Changgui and others to make way, leading the way into the city.

His bold demeanor left Xue Changgui and others wide-eyed.

When did their lord become so familiar with the Princess?

But before they could ponder further, Ji Yunshuang’s voice reached the rest of her troop:

“Let’s go, we’re going in too.”

With that, she followed inside.

Thus, under Lin You’s lead, the entire troop swaggered through the city, pulling countless gazes from the roadside.

Trailing at the end, Wei Gang nudged Xue Changgui with his elbow, a mischievous grin on his face.

“Old Xue, do you think the Princess has her eyes on our lord? They seem quite familiar.”

“Don’t talk rubbish, if the Lord hears this, beware he might hit you!” Xue Changgui glared at him.

But soon, he too discreetly observed the two walking together at the front, then contemplated.

“It does seem… like they’re acquainted, could there be truth to your words?”

“See? I feel there’s something fishy going on. Otherwise, why would a noble Princess travel all this way to visit our countryside? Imagine if the Lord really becomes the Prince Consort, Yellow Sand City would prosper!”

“Go, go, go. It’s too early for that. Don’t spread such rumors, it could cause trouble.”

In their whispered chatter, the troop soon reached the bustling area, right in front of the Blacksmith Shop.

“Bang!”

“Bang!”

“Bang!”

Heavy and powerful hammering sounds came from beside the forge outside the Blacksmith Shop, immediately drawing Ji Yunshuang and the old man’s attention.

When they saw the dwarfish figure wielding a large hammer amidst the crowd, both were stunned.

“Is that… a dwarf!?”

Even the old man beside Ji Yunshuang was shocked, unexpectedly witnessing a dwarf artisan forging items.

In a human city, the presence of a dwarf race taking on the role of blacksmith was something he never imagined.

More surprising, two more dwarves emerged from the shop, placing freshly crafted weapons on display at the counter.

In an instant, cultivators flooded the shop, eagerly buying those weapons, creating a noisy commotion.

“Even dwarves are here, your territory is truly peculiar.” Ji Yunshuang couldn’t help but exclaim.

The territory might not be large, but the surprises it held rivaled those of major territories, even surpassing them in some ways.

She also noticed.

On this journey, the citizens viewed Lin You with respect, and even the children playing on the road would run over and greet him dutifully.

It was an admiration from the heart.

Unlike them, seen merely as unreachable authorities.

Perhaps… this is what sets Lin You apart from other lords.

Though Ji Yunshuang was reluctant to admit, Lin You indeed excelled greatly in this regard.

Could this be her father’s true intention for sending her here?

As she pondered, a little girl suddenly approached timidly, asking softly: “Sister, sister, are you the Lord’s bride?”

Ji Yunshuang: “…”

Lin You: “…”

Everyone: “!!!?”

“Erya, come back! That’s Her Highness, the Princess, how could she be the Lord’s bride!”

Reacting swiftly was Erya’s mother, alarmed by her daughter’s question, hurriedly squeezed through the crowd, apologizing while pulling Erya into her arms.

“But I heard dad say, the Lord’s bride would be the most beautiful person in the world. I think sister is very pretty, why isn’t she the Lord’s bride?” Erya said, looking aggrieved.

From the mouth of babes, indeed a shock to those around.

Yet, unexpectedly, Ji Yunshuang showed no sign of anger; instead, she approached Erya with gentle eyes, crouched down, and patted her head.

“Sister isn’t the Lord’s bride, but thank you for saying sister is pretty.”