The ancient Yantian Sect, with only a small inheritance, has transformed the Xiaoyao Sect into the behemoth it is today.
How could the Ulanara clan, who received the inheritance of the sect leader of the Yantian Sect, only have one cultivation technique?
Even if Emperor Kangxi didn't believe it, who else would believe it?
"Ancient sects naturally possess extraordinary qualities."
Prince Yu smiled and said, "Why don't we let the Fourth Princess Consort try it out and see if this Meridian-Expanding Pill is really effective?"
Whether the elixir formula is genuine or not, you only need to try refining it to find out.
"Then let's leave it at that!"
After a moment's thought, Kangxi nodded.
Rong Xi immediately expressed that she would do her best to refine the Meridian Opening Pill.
...
Meanwhile, inside the alchemy room of the Imperial Palace, Consort De was continuously casting hand seals, activating the power of earth fire to scorch the alchemy furnace in front of her.
This alchemy room contains nine small rooms, which can accommodate nine alchemists to refine pills at the same time.
But now, apart from the small room where Consort De was, all the other rooms were quiet. Of course, these small rooms weren't empty; everyone had been ordered to stop refining pills.
Consort De is now one of the four consorts who manage Emperor Kangxi's harem.
She's a person with great power; under normal circumstances, no one would want to offend her.
However, just as Consort De cast the incantation to collect the elixir, the cauldron suddenly exploded!
Oven explodes!
This is the first time in history since the Qing Dynasty imperial family obtained the Huangdian Pavilion, this blessed land!
Nine alchemy furnaces, each one destroyed is one less available!
Consort De was covered in soot and dust from the explosion, her body riddled with wounds and bloodstains. Yet she simply stood there, motionless, as if she had been stunned.
This alchemy furnace is an artifact passed down from ancient times. It has a very high success rate in alchemy, and the number of pills produced is much higher than that of alchemy furnaces forged later.
But now, this priceless alchemy furnace has exploded because of her improper operation!
puff--
Consort De opened her mouth and spat out a mouthful of bright red blood.
"Your Highness, are you alright?"
The other alchemists were alerted by the explosion and rushed over, only to witness Consort De vomiting blood.
"I am fine!"
Consort De glanced coldly at the several alchemists who had come upon hearing the commotion, then turned and walked away. She couldn't understand how she could have made a mistake; all the steps were correct, and the Foundation Establishment Pill inside the furnace had already taken shape before the final explosion.
If the furnace hadn't exploded, with nine Foundation Establishment Pills in one batch, she would have ascended to the heavens in one step.
But the oven exploded!
No one could understand the frustration in Consort De's heart.
When she left the alchemy room, she saw that the guards had gathered outside, and Prince Yu stood coldly and arrogantly in the air. Her two guardian maids, Granny Du and Granny Jin, were actually suppressed on the spot.
"Prince Yu, why is this?"
Consort De looked up at Prince Yu, who was in mid-air, and spoke coldly.
She was incredibly agitated because of the oven explosion. She would absolutely not let it go unless Prince Yu gave her a reasonable answer.
However, Prince Yu did not respond at all to Consort De's questioning.
He simply looked at Rong Xi and said calmly, "Fourth Princess Consort, it's your turn!"
"yes!"
Rong Xi responded and stepped forward, heading straight into the alchemy room.
It was only at this moment that Consort De noticed Rong Xi standing beside her. She had never really taken this daughter-in-law seriously. After all, the original Ulanara clan member was not capable of cultivation; she was merely a mortal.
From Consort De's perspective, a mere mortal daughter-in-law was utterly unfit for such a position. The Fourth Prince possessed exceptional talent in spiritual cultivation and was destined for immortality. Such a daughter-in-law would only be a stain on her son's life.
However, as Rong Xi embarked on her cultivation journey, Consort De's goodwill was rejected, which made her somewhat unhappy.
Seeing Rong Xi enter the alchemy room at this moment made Consort De's mood even worse.
"Uya clan!"
After Rong Xi entered the alchemy room, Prince Yu looked at Consort De and said calmly, "For your own selfish reasons, you destroyed an ancient alchemy furnace. Only the Emperor can decide how to deal with this matter!"
"But now, there is a matter of great importance concerning the future of the imperial court, and your guardian nannies, Granny Du and Granny Jin, know far too much about it!"
"You decide how to deal with them!"
Prince Yu's emotionless words struck like a thunderbolt, nearly causing Consort De to collapse on the spot. Although Prince Yu said it was up to her to decide, how could she possibly decide when he spoke so harshly?
"Your Majesty, this servant..."
Du Mama looked at Consort De, about to express her loyalty, but before she could finish speaking, Consort De pressed a finger between her eyebrows.
"Granny Du, I will remember your kindness in protecting me!"
"But now, I ask you to die!"
After only a moment's hesitation, Consort De made her decision.
Du Mama and Jin Mama were killed on the spot by her.
Their bodies instantly burst into flames, leaving no trace of their remains. As for their nascent souls, they were captured by the dark guards the instant they left their bodies.
At that time, with the help of secret techniques, the Nascent Souls of Granny Du and Granny Jin will become powerful immortals, but their memories will be erased, and they will become secret guards who are absolutely loyal to the royal family.
In fact, the imperial court's secret guards were all assassins controlled by secret techniques.
However, the memories of the Dark Guards have been altered, and they don't even know their own origins.
"How ruthless!"
Inside the alchemy room, Rong Xi learned what had happened outside through the baby and was truly shocked. She genuinely hadn't expected Consort De to be so resolute; Granny Du and Granny Jin were her guardian nannies and protectors.
"Baby, tell me, wasn't it a bit too much of me to blow up the alchemy furnace before?"
Rong Xi communicated with the spirit of the cave, feeling somewhat guilty.
Consort De's ability to refine nine pills in one batch was astonishing, even in ancient times. Unfortunately, under Rong Xi's manipulation, Consort De would probably only question the meaning of life.
"When dealing with enemies, one should sweep away the fallen leaves like autumn wind!"
The baby rolled its eyes. "Master, with your mentality, you would have died so badly in ancient times that not even a trace of your bones would remain!"
"Isn't it a bit too much?"
Rong Xi curled her lip. Although she wasn't ruthless enough, she would never show mercy to her enemies.
"Master, you still don't believe me!"
The baby snorted, "My previous owner was much more ruthless than you. But what happened? He died without leaving a trace!"
"Really? How did he die?"
"He was ambushed and poisoned by his Daoist partner, and in the end, he was fed to the Taotie!"
"A gluttonous beast?!"
Rong Xi's eyes widened. "Are you sure? Isn't the Taotie a legendary ferocious beast? Just something imagined!"
"ignorance!"
The baby snorted, "The Taotie really exists. And if my senses are correct, about six hundred miles to the north is where the Taotie slumbers!"
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