Chapter 163 Unveiling the Mask of Jixiangtian

Chapter 163: Unveiling Lucky Heaven's Mask

Oh my god...

Are the female knights of Datura Empire really this bold? Don't they understand the difference between men and women? They searched so thoroughly; what could possibly be hidden there that they had to pinch it seriously? And their grip was way too strong!

The staff at the inn seemed to have all been given the day off. The place was completely quiet, not a soul in sight. This private booking was taken very seriously. Lucky Heaven was waiting in the reception hall on the second floor.

Counting the time when Karida addressed the crowd during the opening ceremony at Holy Sanctuary, this was the third time Wang Feng had seen Lucky Heaven.

Hearing Wang Feng ascend the stairs, she opened the door and stood in the center of the hall, seemingly having waited for quite some time, her posture perfectly poised with royal etiquette.

Old Wang was still fuming about the female knight’s groping. Why didn’t the princess do it herself?!

Before Lucky Heaven could speak, he blurted out, "Your Highness, what do you need from me?"

"Mr. Wang Feng, please sit down."

Lucky Heaven smiled beneath her exquisite mask, perfectly mimicking facial expressions without showing any anger at Wang Feng's attitude.

Of course, Old Wang was being deliberately rude. What was a little thing like this compared to his usual antics? If he could get money for his boundaries, he could bankrupt Datura Empire. He certainly wasn't going to miss this opportunity.

"Your Highness, can we talk without the mask? That entrance routine is a bit much, don't you think?"

Lucky Heaven was slightly taken aback. She had never met someone so impolite before. He kept interrupting her and now he was making such a direct request.

Seeing that Lucky Heaven didn't respond, Old Wang shrugged. "This is a rule from our hometown. Speaking while wearing a mask is an insult. Are you looking down on me?"

Lucky Heaven finally managed a slight smile. "This is a tradition of our Celestial Clan. Only my husband can see my face."

"Oh my god, what era are we living in?" Old Wang exclaimed dramatically. "That's terrible. What if... you're hideous? That would be a disaster. Besides, appearance comes first, then personality. If no one knows what you look like before marrying you, wouldn't they only be after your wealth and power? Your Highness, that won't lead to happiness..."

His sudden barrage of questions threw Lucky Heaven off balance. She finally understood why Mo Tong always said Wang Feng was... She had scolded Mo Tong for it, but now she wanted to applaud him.

"It's not just that. This mask is a Celestial Clan treasure called the Kama Mask, a requirement and constraint for every princess of Datura Empire..." Lucky Heaven continued calmly. "When I meet the right person, they will naturally remove it."

"It seems the rumors are true!" Old Wang clapped his hands, sounding regretful. "It's like the sword in the stone. But as a princess, how many people are eligible to try being that 'right person'? Tsk tsk, beauty is meant to be admired, otherwise it's a waste. It's a shame, really. Youth is priceless, and you're missing out on so much. This is practically against humanity, against the Eight Clans, against..."

Lucky Heaven found herself both amused and exasperated. Before she could even start discussing her real purpose, Wang Feng had already derailed the conversation. She had even explained things to him, which only led to further deviation.

"Wang Feng," Lucky Heaven decided to cut to the chase. Her mask's smile faded slightly, revealing her regal demeanor. "You're a straightforward person, so let's be frank. I want to know about the awakening of the Beastmen. I know this has nothing to do with Princess Karida."

Old Wang chuckled. He had guessed as much. Otherwise, there was little reason for the princess to seek him out. "Well, you're right, but this is a huge secret. Asking for it so casually isn't quite fair, is it?"

It was reasonable for her to make a request, but Karida hadn't expected Wang Feng to be so mercenary. According to Yin Fu and Mo Tong, Wang Feng was entirely different. This time, however, she agreed more with Mo Tong.

"Of course, it's valuable. You can name your terms." Lucky Heaven's mask showed no emotion. For a princess of Datura Empire, money was never an issue, and she could fulfill most requests in the world.

Old Wang rolled his eyes. "Please, do I look like someone who's obsessed with money? Are you all so vulgar in Datura Empire?"

Lucky Heaven's mouth opened slightly, unsure how to respond. She had never encountered such a conversational style. This was beyond logic.

Seeing that he had regained control of the conversation, Old Wang crossed his legs. Since he was leaving soon, he might as well enjoy the spotlight.

"I just like helping people. This mask is quite uncomfortable. Let me try taking it off."

Wang Feng smiled. The Kama Mask was actually one of the five major mask-type treasures in the Nine Heavens, known as the Order Mask. In the ancient language of the Eight Clans, Kama meant love, symbolizing the princess's identity and chastity. Previously, Celestial women wore veils, but now only the princesses maintained this tradition.

Old Wang's teasing was half-serious, half-joking.

"Sure." Lucky Heaven agreed readily, surprising Wang Feng. Honestly, he was just joking around. Such functional treasures could only be removed by the wearer themselves. Touching it would be pointless.

Besides, was he the kind of person who would touch something without permission?

Lucky Heaven waited quietly, and Old Wang felt a bit awkward. "Can this really work?"

"Of course, whether you can touch it or not is not up to me." Lucky Heaven smiled. Treasures were treasures because not everyone could handle them, unless the owner allowed it.

But as soon as Wang Feng reached out, he touched the mask. Wow, it felt amazing—metallic yet with a leather-like texture, and warm to the touch. Yin Fu's demon-repelling zither was a lower-grade treasure, while this Order Mask was a higher-grade one, unique and irreplaceable. Each piece in the Nine Heavens sparked city-wide wars.

Lucky Heaven's body stiffened. Why?

No one should be able to approach a treasure, let alone touch it. Wang Feng's fingers clearly pressed against her face, sending sensations through her heart.

Just as Lucky Heaven was about to use her hand to block, the Order Mask suddenly glowed, emitting golden runes that slowly dissipated.

Old Wang was stunned. He had merely touched it, doing nothing else. Yet, the mask began to melt away from the top, revealing a flawless forehead. Then he saw those sparkling eyes.

Those eyes were filled with tenderness, captivating and mesmerizing. One glance could make anyone fall into an abyss. Ancient tales spoke of eyes that could seduce with a single look. Wang Feng had thought it was an exaggeration, but now he believed it.

Both were shocked.

Old Wang was amazed by her stunning beauty, while Lucky Heaven was stunned into silence.

The mask continued to fade, and it was Old Wang who recovered first. He quickly turned away, and this movement seemed to snap Lucky Heaven out of her shock. She immediately raised her hand...

The mask instantly restored itself, but the atmosphere had become tense.

"Cough, cough..." Old Wang took a moment to turn back. "This..."

He glanced at Lucky Heaven's mask, which showed no reaction, but her chest was visibly rising and falling.

He was about to leave and needed to stay focused. He didn't want to provoke the princess of Datura Empire. This wasn't a fairy tale where a single glance sealed fate. If the princess disliked it, princes like him ended up in the pot.

In short, fairy tales were lies.

"Your Highness, this was an accident!" Old Wang finally managed to speak. "Look, I only saw your eyes, and I didn't take the mask off, so it's fine, absolutely fine!"

Lucky Heaven's expression remained unchanged, but her chest heaved more violently as she gently bit her lip. "Are you worried that I'll cling to you?"

"Uh, no, it's not about clinging. This was an accident, even gods have their moments of drowsiness..." Old Wang felt a headache coming on, thinking, "Good intentions taken for granted." "Alright, let me tell you, the Beastman's awakening relies on Kela herself; I merely provided some psychological suggestion."

When the conversation hits a deadlock, changing the subject is often the best approach.

Lucky Heaven paused for a moment. "But I heard she drank an Evolution Potion."

"Do you want some? 200 euros a bottle, as many as you need." Old Wang said with a mix of exasperation and amusement. "It's just juice mixed with Eagle Eye and some additives. It tastes pretty good, by the way. Oh, and this is a secret, don't tell anyone."

Lucky Heaven stared straight at Wang Feng. The key was that Old Wang's mind was filled with eyes brimming with emotion. Truly, eyes can speak. If she had looks that matched Daji's, there wouldn't be a man alive who could resist.

A successful man must be able to resist the allure of beauty.

"Since there's nothing else, well, goodbye!" Old Wang chuckled. "The transaction is complete, so I'll be off now. You're buying, since you're not short on money..."

Old Wang turned and left, while Lucky Heaven remained seated, her thoughts unknown to anyone...