Chapter 21: For Huanli, risk it all
OK, OK.
She was clearly telling the truth.
Jiang Ji insisted on making a fuss and tried to cover up Xue Chen's contribution by using the word "shelter".
"This princess does like Xue Chen, so what? Do I need to cover up and lie here? Just based on my words, even if Xue Chen is not a member of my team, it is not a problem for Xue Chen to enter the Cold Spirit Pool. Why do you have to tell these lies?"
"It's your Jiang family that's really weird!"
"Could it be that Jiang Feng's death has caused your Jiang family to have resentment towards the Tianji Pavilion and His Majesty?"
"Besides, Jiang Erlang usually bullies men and women. Could it be that he provoked some powerful person and brought the murderer into the other courtyard? Fortunately, this princess, Ning Jin, and the other classmates are fine. Otherwise, it would not be your Jiang family who would demand a thorough investigation, but His Majesty would ask your Jiang family for an explanation."
Ning Shengsheng was extremely grateful for her identity.
Only then can she say these words with confidence and make everyone present feel convinced.
Everyone knows that Princess Ning'an is the most beloved one in the world.
If Princess Ning'an met with misfortune because of Jiang Feng, His Majesty would probably wipe out the entire Jiang family.
"you--"
Jiang Ji turned around and saw the emperor's gloomy face.
Kneel down immediately.
"Your Majesty, the Jiang family has no intention of complaining. It's just that my second brother's death was so confusing. When my father heard the news, his hair turned white overnight. I hope Your Majesty can understand this."
Pei Yuan looked at Jiang Ji coldly.
Judging from what Ning Shengsheng said just now, that old guy Jiang Pingqie will definitely cause trouble for Tianji Pavilion.
I wanted to find the murderer.
At this time, I also started to feel lazy.
In this cruel world where the strong prey on the weak, what can Jiang Feng do since he is not as skilled as others?
Inside the main hall.
Jiang Ji knelt in the center trembling with fear.
Ning Shengsheng glared at Jiang Ji angrily.
Pei Yuan's face was full of indifference.
The rest of the people were relieved because of Princess Ning'an's words. The murderer only sought revenge on Jiang Feng and did not vent his anger on them.
There was silence for a few moments.
When cold sweat broke out on Jiang Ji's forehead, the young emperor on the dragon throne finally spoke.
"I will ask Mr. Pei to investigate Jiang Feng's death."
"As for whether Xue Chen can enter the Cold Spirit Pool, as my sister said, our Daning nation is strong. If we win, we win. There is no reason to take back what has been said."
"That's it."
"You two follow me." Ning Xuan strode down the stairs and pointed at Ning Shengsheng and Xue Chen.
This is to take two people to Hanling Pool.
The people in the hall all showed envious expressions.
Jiang Ji slumped on the ground, having failed to complete the assigned task. He was afraid that he would have to endure his father's wrath when he returned.
His hands were numb and shaking violently.
…
The Hanling Pool is located in the Taiji Palace, the northernmost part of the imperial palace.
It is the spiritual spring left by our ancestors.
Many people have only heard of it but have never been there. When Ning Xuan first ascended the throne, he was in the early stage of Xuanqiao.
After ascending the throne,
He practiced in the Hanling Pool every day and was almost in the late stage.
The three of them boarded Ning Xuan's flying mount.
It is an extremely majestic thunder lion, its entire body is snow-white, and there are runes containing thunder and lightning on its back.
The cold wind whistled past my ears.
Ning Shengsheng opened her eyes wide in surprise.
Only now do I feel that I have traveled into a fantasy novel. Not long ago, I traveled by carriage.
The only feeling I had when I tamed the Bone Demon was fear.
Not like now.
She didn't take a plane, but just rode on the lion's back, and she dreamt of flying so fast!
One day I will see someone flying with a sword with my own eyes.
Isn't it so handsome?!
In just a few breaths.
The Thunder Lion stopped above the Cold Spirit Pool.
She looked down and saw a cluster of blue spiritual springs surrounded by lush green hills.
Wisps of mist rose above the spiritual spring.
You guessed it right.
It should be that the spiritual energy is too rich and solidified.
"Three days."
Ning Xuan looked at Xue Chen and said indifferently, "The Thunder Lion will come to pick you up in three days."
His eyes softened as he turned around and instructed Ning Shengsheng.
"An An, even though you don't have the talent for cultivation, soaking in there is good for your health."
"Brother, I know!"
Ning Shengsheng waved her hands and said, "Go back quickly."
Ning Xuan climbed onto his mount and, as if remembering something, ordered Xue Chen, "Boy, don't mess with An An. If I find out you're bullying her, I'll destroy the Tian Feng Kingdom."
“…”
Xue Chen was speechless.
Doesn't he know how arrogant and overbearing his sister is?
It's good enough that she doesn't bully him.
Ning Xuan stared at Xue Chen fiercely. Ning Shengsheng touched his nose sheepishly and reached out to gently pull the Thunder Lion's beard. "Take your master away quickly, don't embarrass yourself."
"roar--"
The Thunder Lion raised its head and roared, then disappeared into the horizon in a blink of an eye.
"Ning An, your elbow is bent outwards!!"
Ning Xuan's voice became smaller and smaller as the Thunder Lion flew away, until it could no longer be heard at all.
"Well, my brother is like this. After all, he knows how useless I am. That... you understand, right?"
After saying that, he laughed twice.
Xue Chen nodded, looked to the other side, and walked to the spirit pool without saying a word.
"Your Highness, you're on the left and I'm on the right?"
Ning Shengsheng clearly noticed that his attitude was colder than usual.
I don't know what's wrong with this guy.
Just follow him.
Glancing at the left side where the spiritual energy was more abundant, she didn't give him a chance to refuse and said, "Go to the left."
The young man was stunned for a moment and didn't say anything. He knew he couldn't persuade her, so he could only go to the left side of the spirit pool to practice.
A strange feeling arose in my heart.
She is always enthusiastic and always smiling.
Did you seem a little unhappy just now?
Xue Chen frowned, put aside his messy thoughts, closed his eyes and practiced.
Ning Shengsheng snorted, sat down with a plop, and secretly vowed to ignore him today.
Beast transformation cannot be exposed.
She really has no talent in the way of cultivating spiritual power, while the Cold Spirit Pool is a huge treasure for other cultivators.
To her, it's like a hot spring.
Soaked for half an hour.
I couldn't sit still anymore.
Ning Shengsheng got up and prepared to find some wild fruits to eat and take a stroll on Taiji Mountain.
I only took two steps.
The mechanical system sound rang in my mind.
[Host, you have triggered a side quest.]
?
What task?
The system didn't speak.
She had a bad feeling, "Are you going to ask me to interrupt Xue Chen's entry into the Earth Acupoint Realm again?"
Do it again.
She will really die!
[No, cough...]
But it's not much better than that mission.
[I sense the presence of a magical beast, the Phantom Raccoon, within Taiji Mountain. If the host successfully captures it, the mission will be completed.]
“Can I not do it?
The system speaks hesitantly, so it's definitely not that simple and there might be some traps.
[Of course, the side quests don't involve death penalties, but... that's a spirit beast...]
[Host, aren't you tempted? ]
Ning Shengsheng was conflicted.
The system continued to lure: [The highest level of the Illusion Raccoon is called Star Confusion, which can tear space apart and also create illusions.]
Mustard...beef?
She was really moved!
"Okay, I'll take it."
Ning Shengsheng pinched her thigh, fearing that she would regret it.
In the world of cultivation, if one is unable to protect oneself, one will die. Encountering such an opportunity means that God is looking after her.
Besides, I've traveled through time to a fantasy novel.
What's wrong with taking a risk just once?!
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