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Chapter 1347: Chapter 1346: Mortal Immortal Realm

I have ascended to the heavens!!

At first, the Emperor managed to sit quietly in the flying boat, but as it slowly ascended, he could no longer contain himself, and suddenly stood up, walking to the window with his hands behind his back, gazing at the blue sky, the ocean of white clouds, and the boundless earth.

All of this is my realm!!

At this moment, the Emperor felt a surge of pride, yearning to recite poetry to express his emotions. Fortunately, he remembered he was the Emperor, with guards and ministers watching behind him, and managed to keep his composure.

”Gu Qing, this thing is wonderful! This thing is truly wonderful!”

Walking on the soft carpet, the Emperor looked out the window and nodded with great satisfaction.

”I’ve decided, this thing must be brought into the capital! No one can oppose! By the way, Gu Qing, who opposed bringing this into the capital?!”

The Emperor was now determined, intent on giving that fool a hard time. Such a marvelous thing, and yet you refuse to present it to the Emperor. What do you mean by this? What are your intentions?! If I had this, would there be a need for me to travel all this way just to sit on a flying boat?!

”Your Majesty, it was... Prime Minister Liang.”

”Hmph!”

Upon hearing this answer, the Emperor’s expression darkened. He was aware that Prime Minister Liang wielded great power, but never thought Liang would be so bold as to block something meant for him.

”Prime Minister Liang... I consider him a veteran of three reigns, and won’t fuss over this, but this is too much! Once we return, I must clarify this matter!”

The Emperor’s anger was not solely because his gift was obstructed, but after personally sitting in the flying boat, he realized its great utility for the current frontline. Just by riding in this flying boat, the entire battlefield can be surveyed; the enemy’s plans and transformations are visible to officers, and it’s also convenient for personnel transport. Earlier, Gu Zong mentioned a flying boat could carry five hundred people and nearly two boatloads of supplies.

You know well that an army moves on its stomach, with such a thing, future maneuvers of troops and supplies would be optimal, truly beneficial for the country and people.

Yet Prime Minister Liang, suspecting it was crafted by yokai, blocked it instead of contributing, which is treason on a larger scale! Were it not for him being a veteran of three reigns, and his disciples being spread across the court, the Emperor might have directly ordered punishment!

”Knock knock...”

At this moment, the sound of knocking was heard, prompting the Emperor to clear his throat and sit back down, while Gu Zong glanced at the Emperor before speaking.

”Come in.”

Right thereafter, the door opened, and a smiling young lady pushed a small cart inside.

”Dear guests, welcome aboard the flying boat. Do you need anything? We offer complimentary Miao Territory drinks, snacks, and food for our VIPs...”

”Oh?”

The Emperor was curious upon hearing this; everything he witnessed on the flying boat was unlike anything in the palace, could the food have some deeper meaning?

”What do you have?”

”We have cola, juice, and plain water for drinks. Snacks include our Miao Territory specialty sweet cakes and seasonal fruits.”

”Oh? No alcohol?”

Surprised, the Emperor asked, and the young lady cheerfully shook her head.

”Sorry, drinking on the flying boat is forbidden and guests cannot bring alcohol.”

”Such strict rules...”

The Emperor was slightly displeased upon hearing this, though he wasn’t much of a drinker, he did enjoy a little now and then. The young lady bowed slightly again.

”We apologize, but some guests cause trouble after drinking, and for the safety of those aboard, we discourage drinking. Handling any accident would be difficult.”

”Hmm, that makes sense.”

The Emperor wasn’t stubborn; upon reflection, he understood the young lady’s reasoning. After all, a flying boat is airborne, much like a ship at sea, and if someone gets drunk, there’s nowhere to escape.

”Then... Any recommendations?”

”If this is the guest’s first time on the flying boat, I recommend you try the cola.”

As she spoke, the young lady picked up a peculiar glass bottle from the cart; its appearance was odd, but the most striking was the black liquid inside?!

”Wait, what is this?”

The Emperor widened his eyes, astonished at the black liquid inside the glass bottle before him.

”Is this some sort of medicinal tonic?”

”This is our newly released cola from Miao Territory. Guests may consider it akin to plum soup for refreshment; tastes vary, but it’s harmless.”

”Hmm, then bring us each a bottle of cola.”

Though the Emperor was also intrigued by the juice, the peculiar black drink piqued his interest more.

”And some of those sweet snacks for us.”

”Certainly, dear guest.”

Upon the Emperor’s request, the young lady nodded, then took out portions of snacks and sweets from the cart, placing them on the table. The Emperor watched the young lady curiously, then proceeded to inquire.

”Your demeanor is unlike ordinary girls. Are you perhaps from a prominent family? Where were you born, and what is your name?”

It’s no surprise the Emperor would ask because the young lady’s words and actions were very composed and graceful, as if well-educated. A girl of this caliber could not be groomed by common families; in the Emperor’s mind, she might hail from an official or prestigious family.

Yet, girls from such families usually wouldn’t undertake such work!

Nevertheless, to the Emperor’s inquiry, the young lady shook her head.

”In reply to the guest, this girl is not human, but a five-hundred-year-old spirit fox, enlightened by a Celestial Immortal, here to work.”

”Oh?”

The Emperor was even more surprised by this answer, having never seen someone boldly claim to be a yokai before him.

”Are you a... yokai? But I... you look no different from ordinary girls?”

The Emperor felt some doubt because the girl looked no different from normal females, unlike the yokai in his mind. Generally, yokai were imagined as fearsome-looking and hideous, not beautiful and pretty like this girl.

This time, the young lady said nothing more, only smiled, and suddenly the Emperor saw fluffy ears appear on top of her head, along with a white tail swaying behind her.

Upon witnessing this, the Emperor stood up startled, while nearby guards gripped their sword hilts nervously.

”My apologies for frightening the guest.”

The young lady bowed again, her ears and tail ”whoosh” disappeared back.

”No, it’s fine, I... I just didn’t expect you truly transformed from a yokai.”

Saying this, the Emperor’s interest grew.

”Come, why don’t we have a nice chat? I happen to have some questions for you.”

The young lady did not refuse his invitation.

”Anything the guest wishes to know, this girl will answer truthfully.”