One month later, in the deepest part of the Ministry of Justice prison, in a solitary cell.
The clouds were sparse, the moon shone brightly, and the silvery-gray light shone through the small window of the prison cell, falling on Ji Xiaoxiao and adding a touch of holiness to her.
Ji Xiaoxiao sat motionless, cross-legged. Upon closer inspection, her face was flushed against the silver-gray background, and wisps of white steam rose from her head.
Resentment, malevolent energy, and ghostly energy converged from all directions, forming an invisible vortex above Ji Xiaoxiao's head, which swiftly and fiercely rushed into her body from her brain.
The veins continued to expand, and the excruciating pain of having her heart and bones ripped out caused Ji Xiaoxiao unbearable agony. The immense force instantly exceeded her body's tolerance, and her delicate skin burst open with tiny wounds. In no time, Ji Xiaoxiao was covered in blood.
Almost there, almost there, we'll succeed soon, just hang in there a little longer.
Ji Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth and continuously compressed the power within her body. The quantitative change led to a qualitative change, and her dantian, the size of a water vat, gradually ruptured and slowly transformed into a lake. The lake water surged and roared, with towering waves that tirelessly washed over Ji Xiaoxiao's eight extraordinary meridians.
As for the lake water that overflowed and scattered everywhere, Ji Xiaoxiao, adhering to the principle of "plucking feathers from passing geese and leaving skins from departing beasts," forcefully drove it to circulate and rampage through her body according to the route specified by "Dao Tian," gradually expanding existing meridians and developing dormant ones.
Half a day later, Ji Xiaoxiao successfully transcended her mortal body and became a true cultivator.
Ji Xiaoxiao absorbed all the resentment, evil energy, and ghostly aura within the Ministry of Justice's prison. The once gloomy prison was now filled with a rush of fresh air, as if it had been cleansed from the inside out. The ghostly realm was transformed into a paradise of green hills and clear waters in the blink of an eye.
The stench of the prison latrine dissipated, and Ji Xiaoxiao took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling refreshed as she stood up. Her body, which had been sitting still for a long time, made a creaking sound.
"Zhanyi, thank you so much. I will definitely repay you."
Ji Xiaoxiao was truly grateful to Prince Gong Zhanyi. If he hadn't sent her here, how could she have become a cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refining?
Through this incident, Ji Xiaoxiao finally realized the power of "Dao Tian".
"Dao Tian" truly lives up to its reputation as a miraculous cultivation method born from the creation of heaven and earth. Those who cultivate it can not only advance through ordinary spiritual power, but also break through their own limitations by utilizing all available forces, such as insidious forces like resentment and malevolent energy.
Zhan Yi sent Ji Xiaoxiao to the Ministry of Justice prison on charges of assault. Ji Xiaoxiao was imprisoned alone in the deepest part of the prison, where she could only see a mute man who brought her food at mealtimes.
It may be quiet, but the path of cultivation is inherently against the will of Heaven. To give up at the slightest hardship is to fail and reach the pinnacle of the Great Dao, which is nothing but a mirage, a pipe dream.
Ji Xiaoxiao endured the loneliness and cultivated for a month. Heaven rewards those who persevere, and she reached the fifth level of Qi Refining in no time.
After spending several more days refining her mindset, when Ji Xiaoxiao opened her eyes, the Ministry of Justice prison, which had been silent for more than a month, was filled with the complex and heavy sound of footsteps.
"Open the door." The leader was dressed in the official robes of a Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.
"Yes, sir."
The cell door opened, and people poured in like water.
Ji Xiaoxiao offered no resistance and was led out of the Ministry of Justice prison in shackles.
Upon exiting the Ministry of Justice prison, the first thing that came into view was a prison cart made of black iron.
Under the curious gazes of everyone, Ji Xiaoxiao, feeling rather disheartened, quickly slipped inside.
Having visited ancient times so many times, this was Ji Xiaoxiao's first time riding in a prison cart. She felt a sense of novelty and excitement, no wonder she couldn't wait.
The Vice Minister of Justice cleared his throat, and everyone snapped out of their daze and returned to their respective posts. After traveling for a quarter of an hour, the group arrived at their destination.
Their destination was a government office, which was completely surrounded by a large crowd of people. They were chattering and making a ruckus, excitedly discussing events from a month ago.
"How can someone who looks so frail be so cruel and heartless?"
"Yes, I saw that blood and flesh flying everywhere that day, and I had nightmares for several days afterward."
"There must have been a reason for this; something bad must have happened for her to hurt someone?"
"What is it?"
"We'll find out soon enough. Today's three-way trial will surely yield a result."
"With the appearance of these three important figures—Minister of Justice Liao, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard Yun, and Grand Secretary Lu—this century-old mystery is nothing more than a trivial matter."
"That's not necessarily true. I've heard that Prince Gong will be attending the trial."
"What's there to be afraid of? It's broad daylight, under the clear sky. What kind of evil spirit would dare to cause trouble? They'd be courting death. Prince Gong can listen in, but the General of the State cannot."
"The General Who Guards the Nation? Wow, is that the General Who Guards the Nation?"
"Yes... Shh, someone's here, be quiet."
Ji Xiaoxiao was forced to walk over, and the people automatically made way for her.
"So beautiful."
Neither arrogant in victory nor discouraged in defeat, Ji Xiaoxiao held her head high, her proud demeanor and unique temperament, coupled with her stunning beauty, instantly captivating the hearts of the men present.
Ji Xiaoxiao smiled at the people and thanked them for their help on the street that day.
A smile from a beautiful woman could topple cities and kingdoms. Ji Xiaoxiao was still reeling from the shock when she entered the government office.
"It's so beautiful," people murmured to themselves.
Ji Xiaoxiao was sharp-eared and sharp-eyed; when she heard someone praising her beauty, the corners of her mouth remained upturned for a long time.
Upon entering the hall, the person on the platform immediately asked, "Who comes here?"
Ji Xiaoxiao looked up and saw that the person who spoke was over seventy years old, with white hair and a body that was not thin but rather plump and soft, which looked quite comical.
It's easy to draw a dragon or a tiger, but difficult to draw their bones; it's easy to know a person's face, but difficult to know their heart.
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