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The morning sun was as large as the wheel of an ox cart, glowing a fiery red like molten iron, radiating brilliant light as it sat atop the eastern ridge, brushing aside the mist that resembled light gauze. The dark shadows of green trees obscured the road, which was cool and uneven, with very few pedestrians. This road, though quite remote, was well-known to everyone in Azure Cloud County as Dragon Valley Road. What he hadn't anticipated was that in seeking a Material Earth Treasure here, he would find himself in such a precarious situation due to a promise, when he originally only needed to fight a Beast.
There was no choice; the number of enemies was simply overwhelming. Even with all his strength and skills, Li Rui could not completely eliminate them. As more and more Beasts continued to bite at him, Li Rui gradually found it harder to hold on.
However, Li Rui gritted his teeth because he knew his identity and mission; he could not fall here. This place must not become his burial ground!
A loud shout completely shook the clouds away. A burst of light erupted from Li Rui's body. The surrounding Beasts had thought they could feast on him easily, but who would have expected to encounter such an awkward situation?
With a loud bang, there was a massive explosion.
Dragon Valley Road is the only path leading to one of the five forbidden areas, Burial Dragon Valley. Although this road appeared quiet and posed no danger, it was merely calm before the storm. In Burial Dragon Valley, poisonous herbs thrived, evil spirits roamed, and venomous Beasts emerged endlessly. Even highly skilled experts could fall victim here if they were not careful. Despite the numerous dangers in this valley, countless people ventured forth in search of the long-lost Dragon Clan Treasure. Before treasures, everything is insignificant, including life.
While Li Rui continued to fight fiercely against them, in a nearby city within the Palace, several enchanting individuals wore smiles.
A Phoenix Palace Maid held a list filled with dense handwriting and walked out of the palace alone. The Imperial Guards seemed to recognize her identity and terrifyingly did not conduct any checks or inquiries before letting her pass.
Recently, she had been quite low-key, busy with unknown matters away from others. However, her reputation had never been good; due to her frequent disappearances, Jiang Shili's personal maid, Cui, seemed to deliberately distance herself from her. Thus, no one paid attention to what she was doing.
"Hmph, this is better; it prevents meddlesome people from ruining my plans," Cui said coldly.
From then on, Cui's movements became even more mysterious; no one could exchange even a few words with her. If it weren't for her duties at Purple Blossom Palace requiring cleaning, she would hardly be seen.
Shanglin Road.
The Phoenix Palace Maid had already arrived at the palace without anyone noticing when she entered a certain intersection on Shanglin Road holding what looked like ingredients. She quietly slipped through a door and soon after, a Eunuch's head peeked out cautiously to look around before tightly closing the door behind him.
This door led to a normal palace building with an orderly layout and structured rooms. However, after the Phoenix Palace Maid Liu Shuang entered, a Purple-Clad Eunuch dressed in fine clothing immediately walked out from inside. Liu Shuang took out a token from her bosom for the Purple-Clad Eunuch to see clearly before quickly putting it away again.
The expression of the Purple-Clad Eunuch became obedient as he bent down his body, using his right hand to dismiss the Eunuch at the door. With his left hand, he gestured for Liushuang to enter.
They walked from the main hall to a side hall, navigating around many cluttered items until they arrived at a secluded area by a rockery. The Purple-Clad Eunuch smiled ingratiatingly and made a "please" gesture, then slipped inside with Liushuang. Outsiders could not discern anything unusual; it seemed like an ordinary rockery, yet two living people had vanished without a trace.
The palace continued to operate as usual, and nothing seemed amiss. However, the atmosphere indicated that some sensed something was off. In this vast Palace, even if a few observant individuals detected an unusual aura, it would not create much of a stir but would be drowned in an unnoticed silence.
In the Western Qi Kingdom, Jiang Xiuqi sat in his study. His complexion was as pale as snow, with pitch-black pupils and blood-red lips. His long dark hair fell freely, with several strands gently resting against his face, giving him an otherworldly appearance. He wore a bright red robe trimmed with fox fur at the cuffs, exuding beauty mixed with a hint of allure. The robe was slightly open, revealing delicate collarbones and fair skin, and he wore a smile that was both mischievous and exceptionally enchanting.
His already striking eyes were accentuated with dark eyeliner, elongated at the outer corners while the inner corners followed the curve of the eyeliner downward, contrasting sharply with his pure pupils and creating an eerie effect.
His obsidian-like pupils gave an unfathomable impression, resembling a lifeless pool of water or an ancient well, devoid of ripples.
"Has the Underworld Nation changed?" Jiang Xiuqi casually asked the person beside him.
"Reporting to the Crown Prince, the Underworld Nation has just changed emperors; it has been less than two months. The previous emperor's death was kept secret, which delayed the news," replied a masked figure whose appearance was obscured.
Ah, keeping it secret? It seems they fear that I in the Western Qi Kingdom will take action upon learning this! Jiang Xiuqi's eyes narrowed slightly. However, there is no rush now; since I know about it, it is time to start preparing.
A hint of cold charm flickered in Jiang Xiuqi's enchanting gaze as he lifted his delicate white hands from the ancient zither on the table. The person beside him immediately brought over a copper basin filled with half a basin of clear water, topped with a towel embroidered with a red dragon biting a pearl.
He slowly dipped his hands into the copper basin to wash them while maidens gathered around to help him change into his ceremonial prince's robe.
Jiang Xiuqi watched as the maidens dressed him and reached into one of their collars, firmly grasping a certain part.
The maid frowned but dared not cry out in pain; she gritted her teeth and continued dressing him. After putting on the new robe, Jiang Xiuqi smiled and turned to ask the person beside him:
"Is it beautiful?"
The person beside lowered their head, their eyes reflecting an unknown brilliance.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is exceptionally handsome, unmatched in the realm, so of course, he is very good-looking."
"Hahaha," Jiang Xiuqi laughed heartily upon hearing this, "Then, let us go to the palace to meet Father. I also have a good idea to discuss with him."
Li Rui never expected that the one orchestrating everything behind the scenes was this extraordinarily alluring Crown Prince.
Li Rui only knew that in the end, he had used forbidden techniques to stun all living beings in the surroundings, but he did not anticipate that at this moment, the previously well-behaved Cloud Swallowing Beast was having difficulties giving birth!
This news spread wildly among the Beasts, and soon every Beast began to grow agitated. The situation that Li Rui had painstakingly subdued with forbidden techniques collapsed suddenly.
With no other choice, Li Rui summoned the Qilin to fight alongside him against these frenzied killers.
Li Rui summoned the Qilin Beast to deal with those Demon Beasts while he went to check on the Cloud Swallowing Beast. He injected Source Qi into the Cloud Swallowing Beast, allowing it to successfully give birth to a beast. After witnessing this unique live birth, Li Rui suddenly felt a sense of clarity about his long and winding life path.
He realized that many of his previous material pursuits were illusory; perhaps in a moment of confusion, he would gain enlightenment. It turned out that inner peace and contentment were what truly mattered.
Inner peace does not rely on others' evaluations but is rooted in what one genuinely accomplishes.
Having come to this understanding, Li Rui instinctively found that many past problems were easily resolved. He glanced at the Qilin beside him; despite the continuous army of Beasts before them, at this moment, Li Rui's heart was filled with tranquility.
Originally, his plan was simply to fulfill his promises to others. Even if it meant dealing with just one Beast, having the Swallowing Cloud Beast as a soon-to-be mother was something he considered entirely normal when it made such requests of him. Moreover, if he could achieve his goals without killing and by reducing trouble, why not?
However, now, Li Rui had just gone through a near-death moment, and this moment forced him to use forbidden techniques to buy himself some time, even though it was messed up by the Cloud Swallowing Beast.
Everything turned into nothing the instant the Cloud Swallowing Beast was born. Witnessing the birth of a life made Li Rui feel that everything was worthwhile.
At this moment, Li Rui was not fighting for himself, nor for the Material Earth Treasure that the Cloud Swallowing Beast was guarding, and he was no longer fighting for his own promises. At this moment, Li Rui was fighting for the Cloud Swallowing Beast! Li Rui teamed up with the Qilin Beast to drive away those troublesome beasts.
Looking at the blood-soaked ground, only Li Rui, along with Qilin and the Cloud Swallowing Beast and the newly born creature, knew what kind of fierce battle had just taken place here. However, seeing the unharmed Cloud Swallowing Beast and its offspring, Li Rui smiled happily.
The sword had become twisted from slashing, and the staff had been broken into two pieces by Li Rui. Even his eyes were in excruciating pain from using too much eye technique.
Blood stained the earth, along with the bloody smell surrounding them. After seeing that everything was truly safe and sound, the Cloud Swallowing Beast gratefully picked up its child and walked over to Li Rui, affectionately rubbing its head against him. The little one imitated its mother and began to nuzzle as well.
The Cloud Swallowing Beast was very grateful to Li Rui and did not forget its previous promise. It returned to its lair with the intention of giving Li Rui a particular herb that was not especially precious but was exactly what Li Rui needed at that moment.
After thinking for a long time, the Cloud Swallowing Beast turned back towards a deeper part of its lair and brought back a better herb in its mouth to give to Li Rui. Li Rui sat down to recover from his injuries, put away the Qilin Beast, and continued onward.
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