391: Does she still have a chance?

Shen Tianxing was not surprised by Yan Yuzhu's calmness.

As the Emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty, Yan Yuzhu should have already been prepared.

One can only say that everything happened too quickly.

However, it was fortunate that Shen Tianxing returned this time.

"With your Aptitude, it would be too much of a pity to remain only in Great Qi; the outside world is vast!"

Only those who have ventured out know what the outside world is like!

The Sea of Buried Demons is merely the tip of the iceberg.

Eastern Continent, Southern Region, Western Ridge, Northern Wasteland, and the even vaster, boundless world beyond these four great regions!

The outside is truly magnificent!

Ordinary people might find it useless to go, but for a Genius like Yan Yuzhu, not venturing out and only guarding this corner of Great Qi would be a tremendous waste.

"Alas!"

A flicker of dimness passed through Yan Yuzhu's beautiful eyes.

She knew the outside was vast; the Sea of Buried Demons was a place she once wanted to visit, and she also wanted to experience an adventure in that world recorded in the ancestral texts.

She believed that with her Aptitude, she would surely carve out a magnificent life there in the future.

But did she still have a chance?

She was already too deeply entangled with the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi; even if she temporarily saved her life, she could only remain in this corner of Great Qi, forever unable to leave this borderland.

"Even with the will, the heart is powerless."

Yan Yuzhu closed her eyes again, whispering softly, a hint of pain in her voice; she didn't want Shen Tianxing to bear it with her.

Her experiencing it alone was enough... "Let's go out, Xing Yao... must be getting anxious."

After a long while, Yan Yuzhu gently left Shen Tianxing's embrace.

A unique fragrance departed with her.

Whoosh!

Yan Yuzhu rose from the pool, her white gauze dress instantly drying as the True Essence within her body circulated.

Her graceful figure, with a waist that could be spanned by a hand, and her originally slightly pale skin now glowed with a faint blush, full of vitality.

The relationship between the two of them remained unspoken.

However, it was already enough.

An indelible mark had been left on each other.

"The Imperial Dao Dragon Qi on you is not without a solution; with me here, rest assured!"

Shen Tianxing's voice came from behind, and Yan Yuzhu's body trembled.

She twisted her waist and turned around; although her expression was outwardly calm, the yearning in her eyes could not escape Shen Tianxing's gaze.

"It's not difficult, but it will take some time. When I return from the Inner Sea next time, I will take you away."

The problem troubling Yan Yuzhu was simple: strip away the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi, allowing her to be a free person and leave Great Qi!

Shen Tianxing found the answer on the soul slaying platform.

It was very simple: completely extract the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi here, let Yan Yuzhu fully absorb it, and find a substitute to re-condense with the Great Qi Imperial Dynasty's Luck, and that would be it!

Doing so would not only allow the Great Qi Dragon Vein to re-gather, but also completely integrate the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi, nurtured by successive Emperors of Great Qi, into Yan Yuzhu's body, becoming her own power!

After this, her strength would not weaken in the slightest, and she would also be free to leave Great Qi.

This was the method provided by the soul slaying platform, simple and effective!

Moreover, the soul slaying platform also provided the perfect answer: the substitute Shen Tianxing needed to find was in the Dragon Tomb in the Inner Sea!

"I believe you."

Yan Yuzhu was not overly excited, remaining very calm.

She had enough confidence in Shen Tianxing and enough patience to wait for him to return and take her away.

Rumble!

The bronze gate outside the Dragon Abyss Pool slowly opened, and Xing Yao, who had been guarding there, quickly turned to look upon hearing the sound of the gate opening.

She had been worried about Yan Yuzhu's injuries, and finding Shen Tianxing was the last resort.

If even Shen Tianxing couldn't help, she wouldn't know what to do.

After all, the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi cultivated by successive Emperors of the Great Qi Imperial Dynasty had never found a solution, eventually becoming nourishment for the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi itself.

She didn't want her good friend to suffer the same fate.

"Did you lose your former composure after going out?"

Yan Yuzhu's figure appeared from behind the bronze gate, a smile on her face, her words carrying a hint of teasing.

"Your Majesty!"

Xing Yao immediately saw Yan Yuzhu, and then saw Shen Tianxing walking out with her.

The worry in her heart instantly vanished.

Yan Yuzhu's relaxed expression, her healthy complexion, and the aura emanating from her all indicated that she had recovered.

"Don't worry, you should know Tianxing's methods. With him taking action, how could anything happen to me?"

Yan Yuzhu showed no trace of domineering aura, appearing very casual.

This state was only ever revealed when she was in front of Xing Yao in the past.

Tianxing?

Xing Yao keenly sensed that when Yan Yuzhu spoke that name, it was completely different from before.

There was no formality between ruler and subject, but rather a sense of great intimacy.

What happened?

Xing Yao was a smart person; something she didn't know must have happened in the Dragon Abyss Pool.

"Let's go, whatever you want to say, we can talk about it after we get back."

How could Shen Tianxing not know what she was thinking?

However, he didn't say much, simply took Xing Yao's hand and walked out.

Yan Yuzhu smiled brightly; it seemed her good friend had indeed gotten what she wished for after going out.

What happened beneath the Imperial City was unknown to those outside.

But the guards in the Imperial Palace were much stricter than before, with experts both visible and hidden standing ready.

Even the important court officials who came to the palace to meet Yan Yuzhu were blocked outside and not allowed to enter.

Many court officials felt heavy-hearted, as no one knew what exactly had happened in the palace.

It wasn't until dusk that the palace's ban was lifted.

Yan Yuzhu returned to the palace and lifted the ban. Many court officials received the news immediately and came to pay their respects.

"It seems the court officials care about you very much. From now on, you must take good care of yourself and temporarily avoid using the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi."

Before leaving the Imperial Palace, Shen Tianxing specifically instructed her.

Now that Yan Yuzhu's body had just recovered, it was not suitable for her to Cultivate again, and the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi not continuing to backlash was only temporary.

If she continued to use it, she would certainly suffer another backlash.

"Don't worry, after this battle, I don't think I'll need to use it again."

Yan Yuzhu felt very relaxed now and also sensed Shen Tianxing's concern, which pleased her greatly.

Shen Tianxing nodded and said, "I will be leaving in a few days. When I return next time, you will be free. Prepare yourself to leave Great Qi."

After giving his instructions, Shen Tianxing took the bewildered Xing Yao and left the Imperial Palace.

This was his promise to Yan Yuzhu; for Yan Yuzhu, nothing could compare to a promise from him.