Limitless Ascension: Strength Amid Adversity – Chapter 272

Dongfang Mengyao snapped back to reality, her cheeks flushing with a deep pink, her heart racing like crazy. It was a feeling she had never experienced before. All her previous calm and confidence were gone, replaced by nervousness.

“I-I’m Dong… no wait, just call me Miss Meng,” she stammered.

“Miss Meng, please take a seat.”

“Uh-huh.”

Her voice was as soft as a mosquito, obediently settling onto the chair and cautiously lifting her gaze.

Sure enough, a handsome man really was a sight to behold.

Outside the door, Mei Yi first got lost in Ye Junlin’s looks, but as her head cleared, surprise flickered through her eyes.

At that moment, she suddenly realized she couldn’t read this young man at all!

Not just him; she couldn’t read anyone else in the room either!

You have to know, she was a Top-tier True Immortal—who besides the current monarch could evoke this feeling in her?

The more Mei Yi thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, questioning the identities of the several people present.

Her gaze drifted to the figure in red standing there, her heart skipping a beat.

For some reason, that person seemed familiar!

“Miss Meng, did you forget something to hand over to me?” One sentence shattered Dongfang Mengyao’s immersive state, waking her up with a jolt and feeling a bit embarrassed.

Damn it, as the princess of the Heavenly Daughter Country, how could she lose her composure in front of a little man? That was just unacceptable!

I need to stay calm, follow the book’s guide, get closer to him, and showcase my poise as a big woman!

“Ye Gongzi, here’s a little gift I specially prepared for you.” Dongfang Mengyao retrieved a storage ring, gently placing it on the table with a hint of smugness in her smile.

First, display my powerful financial assets, launching a simple yet effective tactic of monetary pressure to throw him off balance, and then I’ll take control. After that, he’ll be following my lead.

After all, if he’s a gold digger, I’ll find it even easier to handle him!

As a princess, I’m not short on money!

Ye Junlin picked up the storage ring, roughly scanning it with his Divine Sense. When he saw the hundred thousand premium Spirit Crystals inside, his expression turned a bit odd, internally scoffing:

“Geez, this girl is really poor.”

That stash of Spirit Crystals might be a significant amount in the Heavenly Daughter Country, but to him, it was like a piece of trash—completely worthless!

He reminded himself that the daily sign-in rewards he received were no longer premium Spirit Crystals but true Immortal Crystals.

Even the most common Immortal Crystal surpassed countless premium Spirit Crystals because Immortal Crystals contained true celestial energy—it’s a world of difference!

Furthermore, he was already an Immortal King. What value could any more Spirit Crystals possibly have for him?

“Miss Meng, I appreciate your kind gesture, but please take this money back,” Ye Junlin said, firmly refusing the “huge” sum.

The implication was clear: “Little sister, this is too little—better keep it for yourself; I genuinely don’t care about it!”

“What?”

Dongfang Mengyao’s pupils contracted in shock.

She had been watching Ye Junlin’s expressions, and when she realized he sincerely wanted to return the money, she found it utterly unbelievable.

This was a hundred thousand premium Spirit Crystals! A whopping hundred thousand!

You can actually resist this massive temptation?

Dongfang Mengyao was stunned!

Completely blown away!

This was the first time in her life she had met a good man who treated money like dirt!

But now, what should she do?

Dongfang Mengyao racked her brains, a thin sheen of sweat forming on her forehead, her face turning bright red, fidgeting uncomfortably.

Ye Junlin wondered in confusion if this girl had some issue going on—she looked so uncomfortable, even while sitting.

“Miss Meng, take your time,” he said, pouring her a cup of tea from the teapot that came with the guest room.

The tea was sweet and rich, with a lingering aftertaste and a faint aroma upon closer inspection.

“Th-thank you,” she stammered, lifting the cup and taking a sip. Suddenly, she recalled the character tropes from the book, her beautiful eyes sparkling even brighter.

After adjusting herself, Dongfang Mengyao gently set down the teacup, her big watery eyes locked onto Ye Junlin’s, speaking in a cooing voice:

“Ye Gongzi, this tea tastes so good~”

The sudden change made Ye Junlin’s skin crawl; he quickly glanced at his teacup, feeling a bit annoyed: “I didn’t even pour green tea…”

What’s up with this girl acting so sweet?

“It’s delicious, just drink as much as you like, I have more!” Ye Junlin poured her another cup.

Seeing Ye Junlin being so attentive, Dongfang Mengyao couldn’t help but feel delighted inside.

As expected, as the book says, high-end hunters often appear as their prey.

She believed her performance would surely spark his protective instincts.

With a shy stance, Dongfang Mengyao lifted the teacup with both hands, batting her big eyes and playfully asking:

“Ye Gongzi, what do you think of me?”

Ye Junlin was taken aback, thinking it over before seriously saying, “I think you’re pretty small.”

Brutally honest—she really was small!

Dongfang Mengyao felt a thrill inside, thinking he was praising her cuteness, and continued to flirt:

“I’ll let you in on a secret, I just turned eighteen this year~~”

“Ugh!”

The moment the pitch came out, Ye Junlin felt his brain shrink, his brows knitting tighter as his face wore an expression of anguish.

Every hair on his body was standing on end!

“Miss Meng, do you usually speak like this?”

“Yeah, I just turned eighteen this year~~”

“……”

Ye Junlin had several black lines across his forehead and immediately said sternly: “If you keep this up, I kindly ask you to leave right now!”

That pitch was truly torturing his ears.

“Ah?”

Dongfang Mengyao was stunned.

Did she push too hard, making him feel disgusted?

After several seconds of silence, Dongfang Mengyao’s eyes shifted, and then suddenly burst into laughter, hitting her chest and exclaiming: “Ye Gongzi, I was just joking! Come on, let’s drink tea!”

That was right, Dongfang Mengyao quickly switched to a new persona.

Ye Junlin was dumbfounded.

He seriously suspected this girl had a few screws loose or maybe even had split personalities!

Dongfang Mengyao thought using the teacup was too petty and grabbed the whole teapot, guzzling it down.

After finishing, she exclaimed and casually set the teapot down, leaning back in her chair, crossing her legs, and raising her eyebrows.

“So, Ye Gongzi, how do you feel about me now?”

Look at that, this princess is bound to charm you!

Dongfang Mengyao felt her new tough-girl persona radiated confidence, sure to make him hold her in awe and turn the tables.

Ye Junlin: “?”

Case closed.

This lady definitely had some serious issues.

“Xiao Hong, show her out!”

Ye Junlin gave the order directly.

Hong Qianye walked over with an awkward expression and in a stiff tone said: “Miss Meng, please leave.”

Dongfang Mengyao was flabbergasted.

That’s it?

No more conversation?

Realizing she’d messed things up, Dongfang Mengyao left in a daze.

For the first time, she felt how hard it was for a girl to pursue a guy!

Back in the guest room.

Dongfang Mengyao recalled her earlier foolish words, her cheeks burningly hot, feeling utterly ashamed.

What the heck happened to me?

How could I perform so poorly!

“Princess, I think that Ye Gongzi is quite extraordinary!” Mei Yi said hesitantly after a moment, voicing her worries.

Though she couldn’t see through the other people, Ye Junlin alone left her with an indescribable feeling.

You have to know, she was a Top-tier True Immortal, yet facing this man, she felt an urge to worship him!

It was unbelievable!

“You’re right, Ye Gongzi is indeed extraordinary. Not only is he handsome, but he also possesses noble character, unlike those other little men.”

Thinking of his firm rejection of her gift, admiration swelled inside Dongfang Mengyao.

Unlike those gold diggers who were all over her, he was respectful.

Clearly, Ye Junlin’s indifferent attitude towards a hundred thousand premium Spirit Crystals made Dongfang Mengyao think she had met a good man who treated money like dirt!

But little did she know, he was using nothing but Immortal Crystals…

“Uh, Princess, you’ve misunderstood what I meant.” Mei Yi’s lips twitched.

Bang!

Frustrated, Dongfang Mengyao slammed her hand on the table. “Mei Yi, I know where the problem lies!”

“W-where?”

Dongfang Mengyao pulled out that blue-covered book, indignantly declaring: “I’m a princess! I have a definite advantage, yet I had to follow that silly guide in the book, only to mess things up and get kicked out by Ye Gongzi!”

“This book is simply harmful! And the author doesn’t understand men at all—just a bitter old hag, humph!”

With that, she disdainfully threw the blue book to the ground, stomping on it a few times while in Mei Yi’s astonished gaze, hands on her hips and pouting her delicate face.

“Next, I’m going to rely on my own methods to win over Ye Gongzi! Make him my Heavenly Daughter Country’s husband!”

After declaring her bold ambitions, Dongfang Mengyao seemed rejuvenated and confidently dashed towards the opposite guest room.

Although she considered that forcing things wouldn’t be sweet, she still wanted to taste the fruit.

Inside, Mei Yi stood frozen, her brain seeming to have malfunctioned.

After a long while, she finally came to her senses and picked up the blue book titled “How to Make a Man Fall in Love with You Quickly.”

Dusting it off, she pitifully tucked it into her arms, sighing helplessly: “The princess’s words can be so hurtful.”

After all, she had secretly written it back then when she was bored in the palace!