Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 717: Chapter 713: Intent

”I won’t be mistaken, these are indeed two Spiritual Artifacts.”

”Two?”

”Yes, both these blades are Spiritual Artifacts.”

”This...” Li Yuzhen found it increasingly hard to believe.

She thought for a moment, ”It seems the Prince Consort has another blade like these.”

”Spiritual Artifacts...” Li Miaotan said lightly, ”Looks like we still don’t understand this Ninth Prince.”

”If they are truly Spiritual Artifacts... then they shouldn’t be gifts from the Emperor.”

”Not necessarily impossible.”

”Prince Gan treats him very well, it’s likely they were gifted by Prince Gan.”

”The fifteenth-ranked Prince Gan?”

”Indeed, Prince Gan was also born of the Spirit Guard, just returned. Your Highness, the Phoenix Nirvana Pill you gifted to the Prince Consort was actually consumed by Prince Gan, saving his life.”

”The Demon Clan assassination attempt?”

”Yes, Prince Gan almost lost his life, it was the Phoenix Nirvana Pill that saved him.”

”What about the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill?”

”It’s said that the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill unfortunately wasn’t ready in time.”

”He’s quite generous; it seems Prince Gan is indeed his weak spot.”

”...Yes.” Li Yuzhen nodded gently, ”Besides Miss You Lan, it’s Prince Gan, and beyond this, there seems to be no more flaws or weaknesses.”

Li Miaotan said lightly, ”Only these two flaws, it seems the aloofness is just a façade, inwardly still fragile.”

”Your Highness, I think people have misunderstood the Prince Consort.”

”Here we go again with this narrative!” Li Miaotan waved her jade hand and said, ”Cold exterior, warm interior, appearances revealing, heart tender and kind, a rare good person.”

”The Prince Consort truly is like this.”

Li Miaotan said lightly, ”So what? Destined to be an opponent.”

”Your Highness, I think he may not necessarily be an opponent.” Li Yuzhen hurriedly said.

Li Miaotan had a subtle smile.

Li Yuzhen hurriedly said, ”The Prince Consort is isolated and excluded in the Jade Dynasty, also disliked by the Emperor, has never experienced fatherly love from a young age, must not have a sense of belonging to the Jade Dynasty, does not favor the Jade Dynasty.”

”He still has Consort Hui.”

”The Prince Consort always believes Consort Hui is the murderer of his mother, so he feels no gratitude towards Consort Hui.”

”It wasn’t Consort Hui who killed his mother.”

”But the Prince Consort may not believe it.”

”Hmm...”

”The Emperor despises him, not avenging his mother, yet sends him to be raised by the enemy, how can the Prince Consort not be resentful?”

”Will he completely turn to us?”

”If Your Highness approaches him sincerely, binds him with affection, the Prince Consort surely will stay, never returning.”

”...”

”With Your Highness’s beauty, the Prince Consort will certainly fall into the gentle trap, difficult to escape.”

”A beauty trap?” Li Miaotan chuckled, ”It seems you really like him.”

”The Prince Consort is exceptionally insightful, progresses swiftly in cultivation, can be considered a rare genius.” Li Yuzhen said, ”If he joins our Phoenix Dynasty, it will be greatly beneficial for the court, and immensely helpful for Your Highness.”

”Can he help me?” Li Miaotan shook her head with a smile, ”Did you drink his love potion?”

”Your Highness, do not underestimate the Prince Consort,” Li Yuzhen said hurriedly, ”In my view, the Prince Consort’s Martial Arts Talent and insight are no less than Your Highness’s.”

”You really drank his love potion.” Li Miaotan laughed lightly and shook her head.

Li Yuzhen looked at her solemnly.

Li Miaotan saw her expression and said helplessly, ”Alright, if that’s the case, I will give it a try.”

”Thank you, Your Highness!” Li Yuzhen immediately breathed a sigh of relief and smiled happily.

Li Miaotan said, ”However, trying is fine, but also be prepared for enmity, be fully ready to restrain and control him.”

”...Yes.” Li Yuzhen replied helplessly.

Li Miaotan said, ”These two Spiritual Artifacts, should they really be sent to the Outer Realm Battlefield?”

”According to the Prince Consort, just find a place and throw them down.”

”If they are ordinary treasures, throwing them down is simply throwing them away, but these are Spiritual Artifacts. If he has refined them, they can return on their own.”

”The Prince Consort estimates they will return on their own after absorbing Spiritual Energy from the Outer Realm Battlefield.”

Li Miaotan once again lifted an Autumn Water Divine Blade with the tip of her sword, examined it closely but kept an adequate distance from her eyes, ready to dodge any moment.

”Your Highness?”

”Alright.” Li Miaotan said lightly, ”I agree.”

”Thank you, Your Highness!” Li Yuzhen quickly clasped her hands.

Li Miaotan snorted, ”Helping him, what are you thanking me for!”

Li Yuzhen said, ”Your Highness is so wise and generous, the Prince Consort will surely be grateful.”

”As long as he doesn’t mock or scold me, that’s good enough, gratitude? Can’t expect it!” Li Miaotan sneered, ”Even if you help him more, he won’t feel grateful.”

”The Prince Consort only says it, but inwardly he’s extremely grateful to Your Highness.”

”Alright, stop speaking good words for him, I know what kind of person he is... Stay cautious around him.”

”Yes.” Li Yuzhen said solemnly, ”Your Highness must be extremely careful when going to the Outer Realm Battlefield.”

She pulled out a jade pendant from her chest.

The jade pendant was like a teardrop, sparkling, seeming to glimmer faintly.

Li Miaotan lightly furrowed her brows and pursed her red lips, ”What is this for?”

Li Yuzhen handed the jade pendant to her, ”Your Highness, this is the Soul-controlling Pearl, obtained by chance, it can resist soul power attacks from the Demon Clan.”

Li Miaotan said, ”I don’t need this, my swordsmanship can resist soul power attacks.”

Li Yuzhen gently shook her head, ”Your Highness’s Phoenix Divine Sword can resist, but Demon Clan masters usually appear abruptly, hard to guard against, Your Highness can’t always wield the Phoenix Divine Sword.”

Li Miaotan hesitated for a moment.

Li Yuzhen said, ”Your Highness can return it to me after returning from the Outer Realm Battlefield. I won’t encounter Demon Clan masters here, so I don’t need it.”

”Who knows whether you’ll run into Demon Clan masters.” Li Miaotan snorted, ”If his information is correct, the next step is for the Demon Clan to assassinate him.”

Li Yuzhen said, ”The information might not spread out, even with Prince Gan’s ambush, it didn’t attract any Demon Clan masters.”

Li Miaotan shook her head, ”Demon Clan masters aren’t fools; how could they fall for such a trap.”

Li Yuzhen said, ”Your Highness, Demon Clan masters are naturally extremely sinister and cunning, not foolish but arrogant... It seems they’ve already suffered greatly this time, thus they don’t dare be arrogant.”

If they hadn’t suffered great losses, they wouldn’t have grown cautious; the second assassination attempt would have already happened.

Li Miaotan said, ”The Jade Dynasty found a way to restrain them, which forced the Demon Clan into a furious assassination spree.”

Li Yuzhen nodded lightly.

Li Miaotan said, ”Do you know what method was used?”

Li Yuzhen gently shook her head.

Li Miaotan sighed, ”It’s truly impossible for you to know, it must be a deep secret.”

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, she whispered, ”I’m afraid some sacrifices must be made to uncover it.”

Li Yuzhen hurriedly said, ”Any sacrifice would be worth it.”

”Yes, not afraid of sacrificing benefits, just afraid of not finding a way to restrain them... Father has already sent people over to discuss.”

Li Yuzhen said, ”The Emperor is insightful.”

Li Miaotan lightly snorted, ”Unexpectedly, the Jade Dynasty has such capabilities.”

Her bright eyes flickered with curiosity, eagerly wanting to know how they restrained the Demon Clan from invading the Grotto Heaven.

They have tried, even the experts from the Fengtian Palace couldn’t find the Demon Clan masters in the Grotto Heaven.

Knowing that Demon Clan masters entered the Grotto Heaven, yet unable to find them, helpless.

Such a feeling is extremely frustrating, so they are eager to seek guidance from the Jade Dynasty.