As night fell, by a campfire on the plains outside the city, Ji Bingyan recounted her experiences after her rebirth to Shen Zhao in detail, leaving Shen Zhao deeply moved.
"My lord, after you perished in your previous life, Meng Hong and his men intended to raise an army to avenge you, but General Bai Qi stopped them."
He heeded his late master's teachings, determined not to let the soldiers of the Po Jun Mansion be branded as traitors, and thus forcibly suppressed the impulsive actions of his generals.
But after you leave, the Po Jun Manor will absolutely not be able to continue serving a foolish ruler like Yu Xiyan.
After much deliberation, having settled the soldiers and disbanded the Po Jun Mansion, he resolved to eliminate Lin Feng to avenge you.
During that time, we went together to the summit of the Nine Heavens to investigate the clues you left behind, while also holding onto a sliver of hope that we would find Lord Fu safe and sound.
However, the summit of the Nine Heavens has already collapsed, and a strange force is preventing us from entering to investigate.
We then began plotting to eliminate Lin Feng, but ultimately failed.
Without the checks and balances of the Prefect, no one could stop the Empress from supporting him.
Lin Feng's power expanded rapidly, and he eliminated us one by one by defeating us individually.
It was around that time that I returned to the period immediately following the funeral arrangements for my adoptive parents.
I wish to seek out Lord Fu again, but my cultivation level is too low; I fear it will be difficult for me to leave the Central Region.
Then he recalled that in his previous life, the Prefect had said that he had come to Zhongzhou in the guise of Di Feijing.
So I disguised myself as a Hu woman and stayed in Yanhuang City to await the arrival of the Prefect. However, I never imagined that someone would impersonate the Prefect's title beforehand; this is truly outrageous.
After Ji Bingyan finished speaking indignantly, Shen Zhao suddenly asked, "By the way, you said your cultivation was low, so why do you now have the cultivation of the Wuyi Realm? What secret technique did you use?"
Ji Bingyan said, "Naturally, it is the secret method of breaking through the gods pill developed by Lord Fuzun. In my second life, I remember the entire process of refining this pill. It took a lot of effort to refine just a few pills."
"Are you stupid? Although the Breaking God Pill can allow you to unleash power beyond your current realm, it will also cause irreparable damage to your body."
"I know, but now that I can see Lord Prefect, it's all worth it."
Shen Zhao sighed helplessly.
The Breaking God Pill was a pill he developed himself. In essence, it was just a container for storing a massive amount of spiritual energy. Each use reduced its quantity until it was completely depleted.
If a person takes this medicine, they will be able to exert strength far beyond their cultivation level. However, every time they use their spiritual power, they will leave imperceptible damage in their eight extraordinary meridians. Once the medicine wears off, the hidden injuries left in their body will be difficult to heal, and in severe cases, it may even affect their future prospects.
"Stretch out your hand."
"yes."
As soon as Shen Zhao touched Ji Bingyan's pulse, Ji Bingyan's pretty face blushed. She remembered how Shen Zhao had carried her out of Nuanxiang Pavilion earlier, and her heart fluttered.
After taking Ji Bingyan's pulse, Shen Zhao frowned: "This is utter nonsense."
"You're only at the first level of the Soul Sea Realm, yet you forcibly consumed three God-Breaking Pills. Are you courting death?"
Ji Bingyan lowered her head in shame: "I'm sorry, Lord Lord, I really don't want to live those days of constant anxiety I had before I met you in my previous life."
Besides, the Central Region is no ordinary place; I only wish to protect myself and wait until the day I can see Lord Prefect."
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."
Shen Zhao took out a pill from his storage bag and handed it to Ji Bingyan: "Take this and dissipate the power of the God-Breaking Pill first."
Without any hesitation, Ji Bingyan swallowed the pill directly.
Before long, two streams of spiritual energy, blue and purple, surged around Ji Bingyan, and wisps of white smoke rose from behind her.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Ji Bingyan slowly exhaled, feeling an indescribable sense of ease and comfort throughout her body.
"Thank you, Your Excellency."
"Take this pill as well."
"Bodhi Pill?"
"Take it."
"yes."
After taking the Bodhi Pill, Ji Bingyan felt a powerful surge of spiritual energy surging in her dantian, instantly breaking through the barrier and reaching the third rank of the Soul Sea Realm.
Coming to her senses, Ji Bingyan's eyes lit up. Just as she was about to express her gratitude, Shen Zhao stopped her, saying, "Don't rush to thank me. Tell me about what you've seen and heard in Yanhuang City these past few days."
"Yes, Your Excellency."
...
Meanwhile, inside the Wind and Rain Pavilion, Hu Yushu was tidying up the room.
Suddenly, a chaotic noise prompted her to draw her soft sword from her waist and turn around to stab.
"OP."
Upon recognizing Ying Chaoyun as the newcomer, she quickly sheathed her soft sword and knelt down.
"Your subordinate deserves to die. I have offended you, Master. Please forgive me."
Ying Chaoyun was clutching her chest, her lower face pale, and her body trembling uncontrollably. She had no strength left to respond to Hu Yushu's words.
"OP, what's wrong?"
Sensing something was wrong, Hu Yushu rushed forward to support her, only to find the hand she held icy cold, and her face paled instantly.
"Quick... help me to the bedside."
"yes."
Hu Yushu was extremely nervous and quickly helped Ying Chaoyun to the bedside.
After Ying Chaoyun sat down, Hu Yushu hurriedly asked, "Master, who injured you like this?"
"Dalba".
"What? People from the Vajra Sect? They actually dare to enter the Central Region?"
"Damn it, if I hadn't been poisoned and my internal energy hadn't dissipated at the crucial moment, I wouldn't have been defeated by him by even half a move."
Hu Yushu's pupils contracted, her face filled with disbelief: "Poisoned? You were actually poisoned, when did this happen?"
Ying Chaoyun didn't notice the subtle change in her expression, and simply nodded: "It can't be wrong, but I don't know when I was poisoned."
Hu Yushu thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "Master, perhaps he poisoned it?"
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