Chapter 109 It's ok. He saw that she was not a frivolous woman.
The man's name was Qi Qingxuan. Although he was the third master of the Qi family, he was not well-received in the Qi family because his mother was only a concubine.
In his early years, his mother worked as a maid in the palace. She was beautiful and was favored by his father.
However, after she married his father, her mother's old illness recurred. It was said that she had committed a crime in the palace and was punished. Something went wrong with her spiritual sea, and she soon became old and ugly.
However, he raised Qi Qingxuan until he was in his teens and then became depressed and passed away.
So even though Qi Qingxuan is the son of the head of the Qi family, his status is very ordinary.
Although he is not inferior to a servant, he is far inferior to the young master who has been surrounded by maids and guards and has lived a life of luxury since childhood.
Some time ago, the eldest son of the Qi family and a group of friends visited Jiyun Temple. He ordered his maids to dress in colorful clothes, wear loose Taoist robes, wear flower crowns, and put on heavy makeup, which caused a huge stir in the entire Yangchun City.
In comparison, Qi Qingxuan, who was also the young master of the Qi family, was extremely poor and had no one to serve him in the courtyard.
But fortunately, Qi Qingxuan has gotten used to it over the years.
The monthly allowance was enough for him to buy some ordinary books and Taoist scriptures to read, but it was a little difficult for him to embark on spiritual practice.
He has mediocre talent and no support from his mother. If he wants to practice, the monthly spiritual stone resources will be a huge expense, not to mention the expenses of strengthening his bones, purchasing magical instruments and techniques, etc.
The head of the Qi family has more than a dozen concubines and beautiful girls, and many children. He would not set his sights on an ordinary child like him.
It is even more impossible for the family to waste resources on a member of the family who is destined to have no future.
"It is almost impossible for ordinary people to embark on a journey of cultivation. The cultivation techniques and resources are all controlled by the major immortal sects and aristocratic families."
"In Yangchun City alone, almost all other families, big and small, have to rely on the three major families and obey their words. Without the promises of the three major families, they cannot practice advanced skills..."
"If this continues, we will only fall into a vicious cycle. The talented and well-endowed cultivators will have to work hard for the three major families and major immortal sects for resources."
“And these forces will not take these foreign cultivators seriously. They will only treat them as hard labor, and it is even more impossible for them to give them advanced skills. As a result, they cannot break through to a higher level and remain stuck.”
"It's so hard to stand out from the crowd..."
Qi Qingxuan sighed in his heart. After so many years, he finally understood the fate of all the poor and lower-class people like him.
If he had the ability to change all this, he would definitely force all the major families and immortal sects to hand over their cultivation methods.
Then, a real school was established, which exempted students from the resources and techniques needed for cultivation. As long as they had talent and aptitude, they could stand out, serve the court, and be crowned king and given a noble title.
Unfortunately...he has great ambitions but can't do anything at the moment.
"My mother was a concubine during her lifetime, but after her death, she didn't even have the right to have her spirit tablet in the ancestral hall."
"She asked me to study this Code of State at first, but even if I could recite it by heart, what's the point?"
"The emperor is concerned about the country. I am just a poor commoner. Even if I read all this, what can I do?"
Qi Qingxuan put down the book in his hand.
Although the courtyard is not big, it is quiet and no one comes to disturb him, which allows him to concentrate on reading the many scriptures and books that his mother requested over the years.
So even though he had no accomplishments, he still had an elegant and scholarly air about him, and his whole body exuded a clear and extraordinary aura.
"Mr. Wei, what do you think these scriptures are useful for?"
Qi Qingxuan suddenly asked, looking at a short figure beside the courtyard.
If he didn't ask, even if someone entered the courtyard, they would not be able to detect that figure.
He was an old man with no white beard, a childlike face, white hair and a ruddy complexion.
He was wearing an ordinary gray-white robe, and his eyes were always half-closed and half-open.
The whole person seems to be integrated with the environment of the courtyard and is difficult to detect.
"It is naturally useful to read these scriptures carefully."
"Don't worry, Third Master. It's just not time yet."
The old man seemed to smile when he heard this, but his voice was a little hoarse and feminine, not like the voice of an old man of this age.
Qi Qingxuan was not surprised by this, but was quite used to it.
The old man was named Wei Gong. He used to be a eunuch in the palace and was an old acquaintance of his mother.
When he was in the palace, his mother once helped Duke Wei.
Many years ago, Duke Wei retired from the palace and returned to his hometown. He came to Yangchun City to inquire about the whereabouts of his mother, wanting to repay her kindness. When he learned that his mother had passed away due to illness, he decided to stay with him and take care of him.
Duke Wei is not an ordinary person, but a person with cultivation. According to what he himself said, he is at the level of the fourth realm of Zhaoyou realm.
The reason why Qi Qingxuan was not bullied over the years was because Duke Wei was by his side to protect him.
Sometimes when he finished reading the scriptures and ancient books around him, Duke Wei would go find some books for him, but he never taught him anything related to spiritual practice. He only wanted him to cultivate his mind and character, and understand the principles of governing a country and pacifying the world.
Qi Qingxuan was a little confused at first, but gradually got used to it and stopped asking any more questions.
"It's almost time for me to go to my appointment."
Qi Qingxuan looked up at the sky at this time, stood up and tidied up, putting away the many books on the table in front of him.
Then he straightened his clothes, said something to Duke Wei, and went out of the courtyard.
Duke Wei seemed to be used to this and did not ask any questions.
During this period, Qi Qingxuan would go to the appointment on time every day at 9:00 p.m.
At an elegant gathering a few days ago, he met a friend. The two hit it off immediately, exchanged calligraphy, painting, and literature, and discussed national affairs, and it seemed like they had met too late.
Since ancient times, Daxia has had the tradition of elegant gatherings and banquets. "Sometimes they would meet once every ten days, or once a month to seek alliances", and they would gather together to make friends through literature, visit mountains and rivers, and write poems.
Although Qi Qingxuan had no accomplishments, he had been well-read in poetry and books since childhood, and had an extraordinary vision and conversation. He was considered a celebrity among the literati in Yangchun City.
He left the Qi Mansion through the back door and walked towards West Street. Along the way, he soon arrived at his destination, West Garden.
The scenery is tranquil and peaceful, with pines, cypresses, sycamores, bamboos, small bridges and flowing water, making it a perfect garden.
Inside a pavilion, there was already a figure waiting for him.
He was a handsome young man with a fair face, wearing a loose moon-white robe, with picturesque eyebrows and his hair tied up in a crown. The servants and maids behind him were well-mannered and graceful.
"Brother Shang, sorry for the wait."
After Qi Qingxuan arrived, he bowed first and then sat down opposite.
The person in front of him was named Shang Mingyu. Although she was dressed like a man, her figure and face showed that she was a woman. However, both of them called each other "brother", so Qi Qingxuan did not reveal the truth.
"Hello, Brother Qi." Shang Mingyu smiled slightly, with red lips and white teeth.
The book boy behind him came forward at the right time and handed Qi Qingxuan the pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
"Today, I come to ask Brother Qi what is the way to be a king..." Shang Mingyu said bluntly, not hiding her identity as a woman. Her voice was soft but contained a hint of crispness.
Qi Qingxuan's expression remained unchanged. Generally speaking, when it came to such topics as the emperor and the country, scholars would avoid talking about them for fear of bringing disaster upon themselves. But Shang Mingyu in front of him was very interested in this and brought it up many times without any hesitation.
He could also tell that the other party had an extraordinary background and was well versed in this field.
During this period of time, I have been asking him for his insights in this area from many perspectives.
Qi Qingxuan was also willing to teach. He wanted to show off his knowledge and didn't want his years of hard study to be in vain.
Shang Mingyu also thinks highly of him.
"Why is it the way to be a king? In my opinion, it is about how to benefit the people. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. This has been the case since ancient times, from the Shang Dynasty to the present Daxia..." Qi Qingxuan said.
When mentioning the Shang Dynasty, he noticed Shang Mingyu in front of him, who seemed to be somewhat interested, but he did not pay much attention to it.
The predecessor of Daxia was actually the Shang Dynasty. It is said that in an even more ancient period, there was a country called the Yu Dynasty...
This conversation lasted until the hour of Chen, when the sun was at its highest point.
During this period, Shang Mingyu never interrupted Qi Qingxuan. He nodded in approval of his various opinions, and his eyes showed undisguised admiration.
"Although Brother Qi lives in a remote corner, he has great ambitions, like a dragon trapped in shallow water. I believe that one day Brother Qi will rise from the abyss..." Shang Mingyu praised.
Qi Qingxuan shook his head and said, "Brother Shang, you are too kind."
"Brother Shang, you have been considering different issues of mine every day for so many days. I think there must be a reason. Brother Shang might as well explain your purpose directly."
Hearing this, Shang Mingyu smiled and said, "Brother Qi is really smart. If that's the case, then I won't beat around the bush. I come from overseas countries, and I've heard of the might of Daxia a long time ago, and I'm in awe and yearning for it."
"I came to Daxia this time, not only to travel and appreciate the local customs and people, but also to meet many famous people..."
"You want to recruit me? But I have no skills at all." Qi Qingxuan said with a little surprise.
“It’s not a solicitation.”
Shang Mingyu shook his head and said, "I think Brother Qi has extraordinary luck, like a hidden dragon in the abyss, so I want to join Brother Qi and help him achieve great success."
"That's why I've been thinking about this for the past few days."
Hearing this, Qi Qingxuan was stunned at first, then his expression suddenly changed. He looked at Shang Mingyu in front of him with some disbelief, as if to confirm whether she was joking.
But her expression was extremely serious, and she didn't seem to be joking at all.
There was an extremely calm meaning in those clear eyes.
"I am just an ordinary person. Why should I ask Brother Shang to assist me?"
Qi Qingxuan's character was definitely not that of an ordinary person, and he quickly calmed down this time, speaking in a deep voice.
Shang Mingyu looked at him and said, "Brother Qi is definitely not an ordinary person. When ordinary people talk about the affairs of the monarchy and the country, they have long been overwhelmed by the secular principles. How dare they talk about this matter?"
"Not to mention Brother Qi, who is so confident and calm. I think Brother Qi has great ambitions in his heart and is unwilling to be trapped here..."
Qi Qingxuan's expression changed again and again. He turned his head and looked around, only to find that Xiyuan had become quiet at this time.
The rest of the scribes had also left.
There were only him, Shang Mingyu and her servants and maids here, otherwise how could she dare to say this.
This kind of achievement of great achievements is no different from... rebellion.
Shang Mingyu seemed to know that he was troubled and shaken, so he didn't say much, but just gave him a few days to think about it.
If Qi Qingxuan agreed, she would assist him to the best of her ability, hoping to win the honor of following the dragon.
With such complex and trembling emotions.
Qi Qingxuan didn't know how he left West Garden and returned to the remote courtyard of the Qi Mansion.
"The dragon luck of Daxia is dim, Mars is causing chaos in the sky, it is a sign that the star of disaster is coming..."
"In this small city of Yangchun, there are people with dragon energy. Could it be that Daxia has really run out of luck? A new dragon will be born and devour the old dragon. For me, this is an opportunity."
After Qi Qingxuan left, Shang Mingyu fell into deep thought, his bright eyes flashing with some thoughts.
Generally speaking, people who have the dragon energy around them are either descendants of royal families or members of a noble family, and their destiny is extremely noble.
But the current Emperor Xia has never married, has devoted himself to governing the country, and has no children.
However, all of the previous emperor's descendants died tragically for various reasons, leaving only the current Emperor Xia.
In other words, the dragon energy in Qi Qingxuan's body was acquired through nurturing.
This sign is extraordinary. It is destiny ordained by heaven. God has allowed him to fight for the world and has the potential to become the emperor.
"If I don't have the ball of aspiration in my hand, I'm afraid it would be difficult to see the dragon energy contained in it. It is hidden and not obvious, so it can be called a latent dragon..." Shang Mingyu thought to himself.
When two dragons fight, one of them is bound to be injured. Now the dragon fortune of Daxia is dim, and it is time for it to decline.
Although Qi Qingxuan, the latent dragon, has qualifications, his strength and resources are too weak. If he were to be born prematurely, he would only be devoured by the old dragon.
So before Qi Qingxuan can grow up to be able to compete with Lao Long, she plans to secretly help him grow.
When the two dragons fight to the death, it will be the best opportunity for her to restore her country.
…
At the same time, in Jingyang City, inside the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Jiang Lan stood in front of the bronze mirror, stroking a bronze mask in his hand.
As several forbidden waves flashed through it, the originally plain and simple bronze mask suddenly had a hazy and ancient feeling.
"This look can scare people..."
He put on the bronze mask, tied his hair casually, and a misty fog spread. His expression and temperament did not need to change. Even if Emperor Xia stood in front of him at this moment, he would be stunned for a long time.
After making sure that there would not be any flaws, Jiang Lan nodded with satisfaction and put away the bronze mask.
He planned to do another thing before going to Yangchun City.
Otherwise, by the time things over there are resolved, we probably won’t be able to catch up here.
Ye Shiyan has been with Song Youwei all this time. Before, Jiang Lan didn't know the whereabouts of Emperor Xia, so he was worried that if he pretended to be the leader of the Naxian League, he would meet Emperor Xia directly.
So I ignored her.
Now, just before the Southern Hunting Exercise, Ye Shiyan can first get in touch with the people of the Naxian League, so that Xiao Teng can better help Jiang Lan do some things.
Before leaving the Xiangguo Mansion, Jiang Lan followed the usual practice and went to Yuxianfang first to ensure that his whereabouts were under the attention of everyone.
It was not until the hour of Xu that his figure disappeared silently in Yuxianfang.
Jingyang City, as the imperial capital, covers a vast area and is divided into two cities, the inner and outer cities. After leaving Yuxianfang, Jiang Lan went straight to the outer city.
Emperor Xia secretly established the Naxian League. In order to ensure that spies from all sides could pass on news to her in a timely manner, she set up multiple bases in every county.
In the outer city of Jingyang, she also had a very important stronghold, the person in charge of which was highly valued by her and had been working for her many years ago.
The outer city is vast, with towers and palaces in clusters. In the area near the mountains to the west, there are even larger mansions and manors.
According to the memory of the original plot, Jiang Lan appeared in front of a villa called Bihu Villa.
The villa covers an area of dozens of miles, which is not very large, but it is full of lush ancient trees and beautiful scenery.
The owner of the villa, named Hu Sanniang, was a powerful fox-man, with the strength at the sixth level.
At this moment, as if sensing a presence in the villa, a beautiful woman in a light gauze dress, sitting cross-legged on a soft couch in one of the attics opened her eyes.
There is not a single fox feature on his body, except that his eyes are slightly purple.
"Who is here in the manor at night? If you have something to ask me, why didn't you let me know?"
Hu Sanniang showed some doubt on her face. The other party did not conceal his movements when he arrived, which meant that he intended to let her notice.
Because of the special nature of Bihu Villa, sometimes many allies would come to visit her, but no matter who they were, they would inform her in advance.
"Um?"
"This aura?"
Suddenly, Hu Sanniang realized something, and surprise and disbelief appeared on her pretty face.
Then he hurriedly put on an outer robe, got up from the pavilion, and rushed to the main hall of the villa.
The lights in the main hall are bright.
When Hu Sanniang arrived, a slender figure in green silk clothes and a bronze mask was standing with his hands behind his back, facing away from her, as if waiting for her arrival in the hall.
There seemed to be a misty fog around this slender figure, as if it did not exist in this world, exuding a lofty and ethereal feeling.
“Leader…”
Hu Sanniang looked at the figure and spoke hurriedly and respectfully, her eyes full of respect and excitement, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Although she didn't know why the leader suddenly came late at night, as someone who had followed him for many years, she naturally recognized him at a glance.
Because she has been entrusted with important tasks over the years, she needs to stay in Bihu Villa all the time.
Even this time, regarding the matter of the Half-Immortal, due to some reasons, he was unable to go to the inner city in person to report and inform.
Come to think of it, she hasn't seen the leader for a long time.
"I just came to the manor and saw that your daughter has broken through the third level of the Spiritual Sea Realm. She is diligent and hardworking, and looks a bit like you."
"When I first met her, she was just a sickly little fox. After all these years, she has grown into this state..."
Jiang Lan still had his hands behind his back, but his words contained some emotion.
"Alliance leader, did you see Mei'er just now? She has been thinking about you all the time..."
When Hu Sanniang heard this, a look of gratitude appeared on her face. Then, as if she thought of something, her pretty face turned slightly red, but a look of sadness flashed across her eyes.
When she met the leader of the alliance many years ago, she was seriously injured, her husband was killed by his enemies, and she was hunted by the enemy. She could only flee with her daughter.
At the critical moment of danger, the leader of the alliance passed by and rescued her.
Later, he not only helped her to avenge her, but also gave her many panaceas and solved many problems including her daughter's old illness.
Over the years, they, mother and son, have been able to live a stable life today thanks to the care of the alliance leader.
She was very grateful to the leader of the Naxian League, but she still had some admiration for him in her heart.
Unfortunately, she was already a wife with a daughter and was well aware of her own situation.
The leader was not very old, but his strength was unfathomable, he was generous, and his family background must be extraordinary. How could she be worthy of him? So she could only bury those admiring emotions deep in her heart.
"I just entered the village and took a look at her."
Jiang Lan smiled, and gently waved his hands behind his back. A bottle of elixir appeared in front of Hu Sanniang, and he said, "This is a bottle of Crimson Pearl Pill, which is very beneficial for the practice of the fox people. I had prepared it for you a long time ago, but I didn't expect that you didn't come to see me for the matter of the Half-Immortal Real Person's Cave Mansion this time."
“Crimson Pearl Pill…”
"Thank you, leader."
Hu Sanniang felt a surge of gratitude in her heart.
She also hurriedly explained, "It's not that Sanniang doesn't want to come to see the leader, but because she noticed that the people from the Blood Fairy Sect suddenly appeared in Jingyang City, she needed to tell people to keep an eye on their whereabouts, so it was not easy for her to leave the manor."
Jiang Lan nodded slightly and said, "I know, thank you for your hard work."
Hu Sanniang also knew that it was impossible for the leader to come to her in person just for this bottle of medicine, especially in the middle of the night.
"Alliance leader, you have come to see me in person, is there anything you want to tell me?" she asked respectfully.
"Did you know that the people from the Blood Immortal Sect have been investigating the affairs of the Naxian League during this period?" Jiang Lan asked.
Hu Sanniang nodded and said, "I already know about this. The Blood Immortal Cult is not only investigating the Naxian League, but also intends to investigate your identity. I have already ordered people to eliminate some of the Blood Immortal Cult members..."
"What is your identity to me? Do you have any idea?" Jiang Lan looked at her, and seemed to be suddenly interested.
Hu Sanniang hurriedly shook her head and said, "I dare not investigate your identity without permission."
Jiang Lan smiled and said, "I came to you because I really have something for you to do, and you are the only one who can do it right now."
"After the hour of Xu tomorrow night, you will go to the Osmanthus Garden in the inner city, bring a woman there, and place her here."
"I understand." Hu Sanniang remembered this information and did not dare to ask any more questions.
She had followed the leader for a long time and understood his habits. He did not like others to ask too many questions, and all she had to do was to do what she was told.
Jiang Lan nodded and asked, "Sanniang, do you still remember Jihu Mountain?"
Hu Sanniang was stunned for a moment, then revealed a look of nostalgia and emotion, and said, "Of course I remember it. That was the place where I first met you, the leader of the alliance. It was also there that you rescued Mei'er and me."
She didn't know why the leader suddenly asked this.
But regarding the matters of Jihu Mountain, probably only she and the leader of the entire Naxian League knew about it.
Even her daughter, Hu Meir, may not have any memory of that time.
"Just remember it. If anything happens next time, I will use Jihu Mountain as a signal and have someone hand you over."
"Don't tell anyone about what happened tonight."
"There are not many people in the Naxian League today that I can truly trust. I hope you won't let me down, Sanniang." Jiang Lan said.
"I understand, please rest assured, Lord."
Hu Sanniang was stunned for a moment, then realized what Jiang Lan meant.
This means that in the next period of time, the leader will not show up easily.
Moreover, the reason why he came to find me personally was probably because there were traitors and traitors in the Naxian Alliance.
"During this period of time, I heard that many powerful disciples in Jingyang City have been attacked and killed..."
"Compared with the Naxian League and the Blood Immortal Sect, it is indeed too small and fragile."
She felt sad.
The Naxian League was established only a few decades ago, while the Blood Immortal Sect has dominated the land of Jiuzhou for thousands of years. It once caused endless blood and rain, and made all the immortal sects tremble with fear.
After Jiang Lan left Bihu Villa, he did not return to Yuxianfang immediately.
He planned to go to Ye Shiyan first.
He was not worried about any accidents happening to Hu Sanniang, because Hu Sanniang had never doubted him from the beginning to the end.
Moreover, because of the existence of the secret code Jihu Mountain, Hu Sanniang would take the initiative to suspect that there was a problem within the Naxian League.
Therefore, the leader had no choice but to personally find her, who was trustworthy, and entrust her with the important task.
It is for this reason that Hu Sanniang could not mention this matter to anyone.
Also, because she holds a high position in the Naxian League, many of her actions represent the leader of the league in some ways, and the other members naturally cannot think too much about it.
Emperor Xia was busy with many affairs, so how could he possibly meet Hu Sanniang alone? Even if he had doubts afterwards, he would have guessed that there were some traitors within the Naxian League.
Jiang Lan can then use this secret code to ask Hu Sanniang to do many things for him.
Osmanthus Garden is located in the inner city.
A very quiet mansion planted with osmanthus flowers.
When Jiang Lan appeared among them, Ye Shiyan was meditating in the room. Wisps of purple mist were floating around her, like one demonic shadow after another.
She closed her eyes, her appearance was extremely beautiful, her nose was like jade, her facial features were delicate, and her long black hair fell to her waist.
As her breath in and out, her beautiful hair seemed to be blown by the night wind, fluttering behind her, giving a feeling of a group of demons dancing wildly.
Seeing Jiang Lan coming, she put away her skills and opened her eyes, her look cold and casual.
"Song Youwei is not here tonight?"
Jiang Lan asked casually. When he came in just now, he did not sense Song Youwei's breath.
"It is said that the Blood Immortal Cult is in trouble and is plotting something." Ye Shiyan also replied casually.
"Tell Xiao Teng to come here to meet you privately before 10 p.m. tomorrow night. I'll find you another place to stay by then." Jiang Lan looked at her slightly pale face and ordered.
Ye Shiyan didn't ask any more questions. He directly took out the communication jade talisman and looked at Jiang Lan and asked, "What else do you want to say to him?"
"No need to say anything, just let him know that you are safe now."
Jiang Lan said, casually placing a bottle of pills in front of her, "This is a nourishing pill. Take advantage of tonight to recover from your injuries, otherwise Xiao Teng might notice something unusual tomorrow."
Before being imprisoned in the Heavenly Guards, all the items in Ye Shiyan's Sumeru rings and Sumeru bags were searched away.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that she is penniless now.
Otherwise, after so many days, he wouldn't still be covered in wounds and look so pale.
"Mr. Jiang is so generous that he is willing to give me the elixir at this time..." Ye Shiyan looked at the elixir in front of him, and a feeling of resentment arose in his heart for no reason.
Although she and Song Youwei lived here together, Song Youwei was not a kind person. Seeing that she was injured, she would not take the initiative to give her healing pills or something like that.
Due to his self-esteem, Ye Shiyan was too disdainful to take the initiative to ask such a junior for the elixir.
At that time, her soul was severely injured by Jiang Lan, and almost half of it was disintegrated...
After these few days, even Yicheng hasn't recovered.
She thought Jiang Lan would give her some pills, but he never mentioned it until today when he suddenly remembered that she seemed to be useful. She was worried that there would be loopholes in the plan, so she thought of giving her the nourishing pills.
This guy is really realistic.
Jiang Lan ignored her resentment and said, "Be obedient, you will get the elixir."
"I will obey your orders now, Master Jiang."
"You asked me to sit down, but I dare not stand..."
Ye Shiyan was still resentful. She poured out a few pills in front of him and swallowed them all in one gulp.
Only then did he feel a warm breath spreading out and seeping into his cracked and dry sea of consciousness.
His spirit and soul began to recover slowly, and his originally pale and bloodless face also had some rosy luster.
"Really?" Jiang Lan glanced at her.
"Yeah..." Ye Shiyan looked at him calmly.
As an ancient powerful demon, although she was forced to be planted with a slave mark by Jiang Lan, it did not mean that she was really willing to submit to him.
She knew that Jiang Lan wanted to keep her to control Xiao Teng.
Although Xiao Teng was only the son of the King of Zhenbei, Ye Shiyan had been in the imperial capital for so many years that he had some understanding of him. He knew that the forces behind him were far more than just a few, and also involved the lineage of the national teacher and the royal family.
Jiang Lan had big plans and deliberately attacked the Xie family to take her down.
He would not do anything to her until he completed his plan.
"In that case, then take off your dress. I'll see if you are truly obedient or just pretending to be obedient." Jiang Lan said casually.
"..."Ye Shiyan suddenly regretted the complaints and resentments he had just made.
"It seems like it's just talk."
"Do you want me to help you, or do it yourself?" Jiang Lan seemed not to care what she was thinking, and just looked at her indifferently.
"I just said it casually, Mr. Jiang, don't take it seriously. I can do anything else you want me to do..."
Ye Shiyan tried to explain, but her pretty face turned pale and she felt an indescribable pain in her sea of consciousness and soul.
Then all his cultivation suddenly disappeared and was directly sealed.
She froze there.
"If I lose my innocence, Xiao Teng will find out..." She was a little flustered and spoke quickly.
"It's okay, he can't see it." Jiang Lan said.
"I was wrong……"
"No, you are right."
…
After a cup of tea.
“Ahem…”
Ye Shiyan picked up the tea, coughed and rinsed her mouth. There was an abnormal glow on her flawless, jade-white face.
Jiang Lan looked normal and ignored her resentful expression.
Ye Shiyan is proud and unruly like an eagle, and will not surrender easily. But it doesn’t matter, he has plenty of time to slowly grind him down.
"The communication jade talisman was flashing just now. Xiao Teng should have received the message..."
Jiang Lan glanced at the communication jade talisman on her body and said.
Ye Shiyan just picked it up and glanced at it, then threw it back in annoyance, but after thinking about it, she continued to pick it up and sent some messages asking Xiao Teng to prepare some cultivation resources for her.
Seeing this, Jiang Lan smiled and waved her hand. A Sumeru ring and a Sumeru bag that were gleaming with a faint light appeared on the tea table in front of her.
Ye Shiyan looked at him in confusion, as if she didn't expect him to be so generous.
"Is this considered as compensation for me..."
She extended her spiritual sense over there and glanced at it casually, but she was quickly stunned and took back the words she said.
Pills, exotic spirit stones, some rare treasures that can repair the soul, and many magic crystals that are listed as taboo items in Daxia.
Magic crystals were piled there, the size of a fist, crystal clear, with wisps of purple mist filling and lingering around them, as gorgeous as stars, without any flaws.
Ye Shiyan had been lying dormant in Jingyang City for many years, not daring to reveal the fact that he was a demon, let alone inquire about any news related to the demons.
Because the laws of Daxia are like this, no matter the reason, once you are involved or collude with the demons, you will be treated as a treasoner.
Therefore, Ye Shiyan could only practice by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and spiritual stones, which also caused her progress to be extremely slow.
After all, she is a demon. Naturally, the best way for her to practice is to absorb the demonic energy from the demon realm, or to practice with demon crystals.
Unfortunately, anything related to the demons is listed as a taboo item in Daxia, and will be destroyed immediately upon sighting.
She hadn't seen magic crystals for a long time...
The magic crystals before his eyes were deep in color, flawless in texture, and crystal clear. They were extremely rare top-grade magic crystals even in the Demon Realm.
Given Jiang Lan's status and position, it must not be easy for him to get these things.
"It seems that you don't like it. That's fine. I have carefully selected these. I think you will be able to use them."
Seeing Ye Shiyan standing there in a daze, Jiang Lan smiled faintly and reached out to take back the Sumeru Ring and Sumeru Bag.
"Mr. Jiang is so kind, how can I refuse..."
Seeing this, Ye Shiyan directly put his hand down to prevent Jiang Lan from taking it back.
She also realized that Jiang Lan came here tonight not only to ask her to pass a message to Xiao Teng, but also to give her these things.
The elixirs, exotic spirit stones, magic crystals and other items are what she needs most at the moment.
If I hadn't complained and grumbled a little bit earlier, I guess there wouldn't have been any of the things that happened later...
"You really say one thing and mean another." Jiang Lan shook his head slightly.
Ye Shiyan calmly took the Sumeru Ring and Sumeru Bag, then looked at him and asked, "Where did you get these magic crystals, Mr. Jiang?"
"Do you want me to continue providing it for you?" Jiang Lan did not answer, but asked back.
The treasury of the Prime Minister's Mansion contains almost all kinds of rare treasures.
Although magic crystals are scarce and listed as forbidden items, they do exist.
In addition, there are many things related to the demons.
Although the current Da Xia openly hates the demons extremely, it does not mean that there are really no things related to the demons. It’s just that no one dares to bring them to the surface easily, which will lead to verbal criticism and pen condemnation.
"The magic crystal is very important for me to restore my cultivation strength. The stronger my cultivation strength is, the better it will be for you, Mr. Jiang, right?"
"I can also do more for you." Ye Shiyan looked at him and said with a serious expression on his face with a hint of grace and coldness.
She really cares about and needs the magic crystal.
In the entire Daxia, Jiang Lan was probably the only one who dared to take out so many magic crystals so openly.
Before this, she didn't even dare to think about these things.
"That makes sense. I happen to know a lot of things related to the demons, including some ancient demon artifacts..." Jiang Lan nodded in agreement.
Ye Shiyan stared at him with bright eyes.
“But if I look for these things so blatantly, I will probably soon be regarded as a demon-breeding person…” Jiang Lan shook his head again.
Ye Shiyan wondered, isn’t that what he is now?
But she also knew that if she intentionally collected things related to the demons, it would be easy to arouse suspicion.
"Speaking of this, it actually depends on whether I listen or not, right..." she said faintly.
"Yes, I was barely obedient tonight."
“…”
Ye Shiyan felt that his lifeline was somewhat in his hands.
…
The next day, at Xu time.
Night falls.
Xiao Teng, dressed in tight clothes, took advantage of the night to hide his figure and conceal his breath, and quietly left the Zhenbei Palace.
His handsome face could not hide his excitement and joy.
After a few days, Xie Jianjia finally sent him a message. Fearing that he would be worried, she invited him to have a private meeting in Guihua Garden to talk about her longing for her, and told him not to tell anyone.
Although Xiao Teng knew that Xie Jianjia was fine, he was still a little worried before he saw her.
And Xie Jianjia was indeed very smart and considerate. She took the initiative to ask him to meet in order to dispel his concerns and worries.
To this end, Xiao Teng had already found out the location of the Osmanthus Garden, and following Xie Jianjia's instructions, he did not tell anyone about this and planned to go to the appointment alone.
He also knew that Xie Jianjia now had a special identity.
According to the laws of Daxia, she should have been punished in the Canglan Sword Sect and washed her sword day and night, so the news related to her should not be made public.
Not long after, Xiao Teng smelled the faint scent of osmanthus in the air.
A high-walled courtyard appeared in front of him.
He made sure that no one was following him, so he pushed the door open and walked in, passing through the pavilion and archway and coming to the inner courtyard.
“Ahem…”
A light coughing sound came from the courtyard in front.
Xiao Teng went there upon hearing the voice, only to see Xie Jianjia, whom he had been missing for a long time and had not seen for many days, sitting there, as if waiting for his arrival.
She was wearing a pure white gauze long dress, she was extremely beautiful, her eyes were like lacquer, her nose was like jade, her black hair was like a waterfall, her hair was like clouds and mist, and she had a green jade hairpin in her hair. She exuded a kind of light grace, luxury and coldness.
However, she seemed to have choked on the tea, and there was a hint of anger in her eyes, and her face was a little flushed.
"Reeds..."
Xiao Teng took the initiative to speak and walked over with an excited and happy look on his face.
Ye Shiyan had already noticed his arrival and swallowed the tea that she had originally wanted to spit out.
"Brother Xiao Teng..." She stood up to greet him with a faint smile on her face.
"I'm glad you're okay. I was worried for a long time when I saw you being robbed that day." Xiao Teng sat down on the stone bench opposite her.
Ye Shiyan poured him some tea and said with a faint smile, "I'm sorry that Brother Xiao Teng was worried. It's Jianjia's fault."
Xiao Teng waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Jianjia, what are you talking about? I didn't protect you well, that's my fault, how can it be your fault?"
Ye Shiyan smiled and did not continue talking about this issue.
"I invited Brother Xiao Teng here today to let you know that I am safe."
"I have been rescued by the people from the Naxian League and cannot show up in public for the time being. I hope you, Brother Xiao Teng, can understand." She said.
Xiao Teng nodded. He knew all this very well.
He felt that the fact that Xie Jianjia contacted him and asked him to come for a private meeting was a sign of her trust in him.
"Jianjia, if you encounter any troubles or need any help, just tell me and I will definitely help you." Xiao Teng's eyes were full of affection and tenderness.
Ye Shiyan blushed and hummed softly, saying, "I feel relieved with Brother Xiao Teng's words."
Xiao Teng was stunned for a moment as he looked at her flushed face. He subconsciously wanted to reach out and hold her white and tender hand on the stone table...
Seeing this, Ye Shiyan hurriedly stood up and shrank back, making Xiao Teng's move in vain.
"Brother Xiao Teng, I'm sorry, I..."
Xiao Teng felt a little embarrassed and hastily apologized, "I'm sorry, Jianjia, I lost my composure. I forgot that you are not that kind of frivolous woman..."
Even though they had known each other for so many years, the two of them had never done anything intimate.
He thought he could take this opportunity tonight to hold her soft hands and kiss her beauty, but it seems the time is not yet ripe.
"I'm sorry, Brother Xiao Teng. My father and brother, as well as all the relatives of the Xie family, are now exiled to the border areas. Their lives and deaths are uncertain. I really don't have the extra thoughts to focus on love affairs..." Ye Shiyan said guiltily.
"I was rude, it's not your fault." Xiao Teng expressed his understanding.
Ye Shiyan whispered, "Brother Xiao Teng, can you wait for me for a while? Now the Naxian League has promised me that as long as I work for them, I will definitely help the Xie family clear their grievances and get their official positions back in the future..."
I haven't made up for it yet. I still owe 5,000 words (end of this chapter)
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