Because of the change in his status, Loran Hill can no longer take off alone and go directly to the north as he did in the past. This would make both sides very embarrassed. So in the end, Loran Hill followed everyone's advice and waited until half of the dragon boat fleet returned before setting off on a specially made dragon boat. Under the escort of a dozen warships, he headed north.

When the dragon boat crossed the mountains of Noranzhou, the climate became exceptionally colder, and the world below was covered with vast expanses of white snow, with only a few parts exposed, revealing the indigo color of the mountains and forests.

The recent snow had not melted yet, and there was still a chill in the air. When Loran Hill stood on the fenced corridor on the side of the dragon boat and looked down at the scenery along the way, he could see wisps of smoke rising from many cities along the way.

Nowadays, most heating methods in the north are burning wood and charcoal, and there are more people living in areas near dense forests.

It seems that we need to start considering the heating problem in the north, Loran Hill thought to himself.

However, these things are still a bit far off, so there is no need to rush in the short term. Most people living in this land have now adapted to the local climate.

As the dragon boat continued to move forward, leaving Noran Island and heading towards Beisong Island, the number of steep mountains below the route gradually increased, and the number of towns and villages began to decrease.

In this way, the number of people traveling in the mountains suddenly increased until they reached Lengcui Island where the Green Pine Peacock Mountain was located.

Along the mountain path in the wind and snow, pedestrians formed a long line on the ground like ants, winding their way towards the towering "mountain" at the end of the sight. Bells could be heard from time to time in the distance, and some chants of prayers echoed in the snow.

When the dragon boat arrived at the Green Pine Peacock Mountain base, it slowly descended on the arranged open space. The airflow fanned by the sails and oars blew up the surrounding snow. There was a slight swaying sound in the snow particles and the icy wind. The dragon boats stopped steadily on the ground one after another, and then the hatch opened. Guards in white clothes and silver armor with orchids as tassels arranged defenses around, and then the stairs in the middle were slowly lowered. In the wind and snow, the golden-red carpet extended all the way to the gate of Green Pine Peacock Mountain.

Loran Hill bent down and walked out of the warm dragon boat. At a glance, she saw the figures standing in front of the mountain gate. They exuded a strong aura. They must be the top leaders of the Five Clans of Qingluan, the girl thought.

Then, the 'Phoenix of Reed Orchid', holding up her long white velvet skirt with an orchid and phoenix print, lightly walked down the stairs and stepped on the soft blanket. Because the blanket was thick, she could not feel the coldness of the ice and snow under her feet at all, making her feel comfortable.

Under the gaze of the guards, Loran Hill slowly walked across the long carpet, a familiar scene flashing back to her mind. It seemed like her first day at Emenas, standing by the roadside, watching Frosia nervously walk across the long carpet in front of her, her skirt lifted. Although Frosia was a little uncomfortable at the time, as the eldest daughter of the Duke's family, her elegant manners and beautiful figure still captivated many of the new students.

Now I can understand Frosia's feelings at that time.

As the graceful and beautiful girl slowly walked across the long carpet and reached the mountain gate with bluestone steps, some thoughts about the past gradually faded from her mind, and her gaze turned back to the people waiting for her in front of her.

"Your Majesty Jialan." Everyone bowed and saluted Loran Hill, then stood up and led the way to the main hall in the sect.

A few minutes later, everyone was sitting comfortably in the spacious hall. In the center, a tall turquoise jade incense burner was burning with orange-red charcoal, emitting heat and a faint scent of incense, warming the room.

Everyone first expressed their gratitude to Loran Hill for his kindness and contribution in clearing the dragon vein disaster, then the descendants of the Five Phoenixes reminisced about the past, and then slowly turned to the main business of the day.

"We have no intention of being enemies with Your Majesty, and we are all descendants of the Five Phoenixes. We don't want to fight against each other. If Your Majesty does not abandon us, we are willing to lead our country to join you." Sitting not far to the left of Luolan Hill is the most prestigious person among the Five Clans of Qingluan, Su Denglou.

This former champion of the Chilou Sword Fighting Ranking still has an unshakable reputation in the world. Except for special goddesses or phoenixes, few people dare to say that they can defeat him alone.

"What do you want, Lord Denglou?"

Although Loran Hill guessed that the Five Clans of Qingluan would not be too resistant to the unification of the dynasty, she did not expect them to speak so easily and decisively. She had thought that it would take a lot of time and effort to talk.

"Your Majesty, are you a little surprised? It is indeed difficult for people not to be suspicious when you say it so directly." Su Denglou explained very casually and frankly.

"In fact, when we first started the rebellion, we had no intention of conquering the world. Our original intention was to free the people of the North from the Plantagenet Dynasty and avoid being affected by its civil war."

Compared with secular aristocratic families and individuals, the Five Clans of Qingluan, as the descendant of the sect, do not actually have much greed and ambition to fight for the world. The pursuit of advanced cultivation and even immortality is the goal of many disciples in the sect.

The initial break with the Plantagenet dynasty was due, on the one hand, to disgust with the actions of the royal family, and on the other hand, to pull the northern regions out of the chaotic vortex of internal struggles as soon as possible.

In fact, if it weren't for the sudden appearance of Loran Hill, the new king and the other two kings might have to fight for a long time before the winner was determined. Moreover, they would have to fight against rebellions in various places, and the chaos in the world would not subside until decades later.

Listening to Su Denglou's explanation, Loran Hill nodded slightly, but she felt that the other party seemed to have not finished speaking.

Seeing the young lady listening patiently, Su Denglou's heart moved slightly, and then he quickly shook off some unrealistic thoughts in his mind and continued to talk about the situation in Qingling Peacock's country.

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