110: Ji Yue: Mother will surely understand me! It's all for the sake of the dynasty...

"Oh?" Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Jiang Yuan looked at the pretty face inches away, and smelling the faint fragrance wafting from the young girl, his gaze became meaningful.

Information about Empress Duxue, whom Ji Yue had mentioned, surfaced before his eyes.

The Imperial Mother of the Great Yan Divine Dynasty, Empress Duxue, Luo Lianyi.

A long-renowned Quasi-Emperor powerhouse.

Her name was clearly listed on the roster given by the First Ancestor.

This Imperial Mother of the Great Yan Divine Dynasty was no simple character.

She did not come from the Great Yan Imperial family, but rose to prominence in a mere few hundred years as a Loose Cultivator, assisting the current Emperor of the Great Yan Divine Dynasty—who had not yet ascended to the throne at the time—to claim the throne, eventually becoming the Imperial Mother with power that shook the imperial court.

Her methods, experiences, and ambition were all top-tier; it was no wonder Ji Yue was raised by her to be like this.

Like mother, like daughter.

However, it was understandable; living in a place like the Imperial family where the strong preyed on the weak, if one wasn't ruthless enough and lacked ambition, one would have died countless times over.

People are forced into these things, after all.

But what was this girl's purpose in pushing that Great Yan Imperial Mother forward? It was quite intriguing.

Seeing that Jiang Yuan seemed interested, Ji Yue grew bolder.

She extended her slender fingers, drawing circles on his chest, her voice growing softer and carrying a bewitching magic.

"Although my mother is a Quasi-Emperor, she has been trapped by a Bottleneck for ten thousand years. This Spirit Ascension Pill might not be able to help her ascend to the heavens in one step, but it is enough to help her take another step forward, with Divine Might even greater than before."

"If my mother receives such a great favor from you, Husband, wouldn't the entire Great Yan Divine Dynasty be even more... devoted to you?"

Speaking of this, she lifted her head, and her large, watery eyes shimmered with an indescribable light.

"Besides... my mother has always been hailed as the number one beauty of the Ziwei Great World. Although... she is slightly older, her charm has not diminished, and she is still very captivating."

Her voice grew lower and lower, but the meaning behind her words was incredibly clear.

"Another day, Yue'er would like to invite Husband to visit my Great Yan Divine Dynasty to meet my mother. At that time, she... will definitely personally thank you for your generosity, Husband."

"Just like Sister Bai Qingxue, she is wholeheartedly... for the Dao."

Inside the hall, the air seemed to freeze.

Jiang Yuan lowered his head, looking at the girl before him who appeared delicate but was actually deeply scheming and brazen; for a moment, he was somewhat surprised.

This girl's ambition was not ordinary.

She wanted to tie her own mother onto the Jiang Family's ship as well.

Or rather, tie her to him, Jiang Yuan.

With the mother and daughter, one inside and one outside—one within the Jiang Family and one holding power within the Divine Dynasty—the position of future Empress for Ji Yue would have no suspense.

"Interesting."

Jiang Yuan pinched her smooth chin, a playful smile growing on his face, "You are truly generous."

"Being able to share your burdens is Ji Yue's honor, Husband."

Ji Yue lowered her eyes, her voice soft and alluring.

She had long guessed the origins of the Jiang Family's miraculous Spirit Ascension Pill and the even more shocking saint spirit pill that were like immortal objects. Now it seemed the Jiang Family Imperial Son was definitely not just purely lustful.

He had goals, he had a purpose!

And this purpose, in the end, was likely the Jiang Family's... reign over the heavens!

"Then This Imperial Son will wait and see."

Jiang Yuan let go, his estimation of Ji Yue rising a few notches in his heart.

Knowing how to utilize all available resources to pave one's own path—this level of cunning and decisiveness was far beyond her peers.

Such a woman, if she were an enemy, would be a bit troublesome.

But if she were his own woman, she would be a great asset.

"Since you are so sensible, This Imperial Son cannot offer nothing in return."

Jiang Yuan moved his thoughts, and a small, exquisite Magic Treasure with an incomparably refined design, resembling a collar, appeared in his hand.

The Magic Treasure was crafted entirely from an unknown immortal gold, engraved with countless mysterious runes, with streams of divine light flowing and emitting a vast, majestic Emperors Might.

It shook the very Laws of the entire Ziwei Imperial Pavilion, as if they were being triggered, faintly emitting a humming sound of submission.

It was precisely that Ultimate Imperial Weapon rewarded by the System—the myriad laws dao bell!

"This... this is..."

Ji Yue's pupils shrank violently, and her breath hitched.

Feeling that terrifying pressure that made her Divine Soul tremble, she was unable to speak for a moment.

She recognized it; this was an Ultimate Imperial Weapon!

And it was an intact Ultimate Imperial Weapon!

But she didn't quite understand, why did Husband take out this Ultimate Imperial Weapon at this time?

However, she soon found out.

"This object is called the myriad laws dao bell."

Jiang Yuan's voice was calm and light, as if he were introducing a common ornament, "It can be activated without cultivation and protects its master automatically; its upper limit should be able to withstand the impact of a Quasi-Emperor Ninth Heaven."

"This object, temporarily gifted to you."

It can block a blow from a Peak Quasi-Emperor?!

Can be activated without cultivation?

Gifted to me?

Ji Yue was completely stunned, her mind a blank slate.

Before she could react, she saw Jiang Yuan had already walked behind her, picked up the myriad laws dao bell, and personally put it on her.

The cold immortal gold chain touched her fair, slender neck, and the exquisite bell hung perfectly between her collarbones, above the abyss.

"Click."

With a light sound, the hidden clasp of the necklace closed, neither loose nor tight, perfectly fitting her skin.

In that instant, Ji Yue trembled all over and came to her senses.

This feeling was too strange.

It felt both like a supreme honor and an inescapable shackle, a brand that belonged solely to Jiang Yuan.

"Wear it."

Jiang Yuan leaned down, his warm breath spraying against her ear, his voice low and magnetic, "Don't say This Imperial Son is stingy. If you perform well, and next time This Imperial Son reigns over the Great Yan Divine Dynasty, if you can satisfy This Imperial Son, this little toy will be yours forever."

Ji Yue's heart was beating wildly in her chest.

She reached out with trembling hands, gently touching the myriad laws dao bell on her neck. That vast, matchless power, a trace of strength that transcended all Laws of heaven and earth, flowed from her fingertips into her limbs and bones.

That was a trace of an Emperor's Emperors Might! This was real power!

It was the power she dreamed of, enough to allow her to look down upon all living beings!

He said this could be gifted to me? An intact Ultimate Imperial Weapon?

She knew Jiang Yuan had also gifted Liu Shenyin an Ultimate Imperial Weapon, but she had never dared to dream that she could also receive one. How wealthy was the Jiang Family, and how deep was their foundation, that they could just give away an Ultimate Imperial Weapon like that?

Ji Yue couldn't help but swallow, looking up at the man who was currently watching her with a playful expression.

Of course, she knew what he meant.

The meaning that only by satisfying Jiang Yuan could she forever possess this Ultimate Imperial Weapon... was very clear!

He was referring to... herself and that Quasi-Emperor mother... the Great Yan Divine Dynasty Imperial Mother, Empress Duxue!

"I... Yue'er, will never let you down, Husband!"

Her beautiful eyes were filled with excitement, her body trembling with excitement, and her eyes burned with unprecedented fanaticism.

"I know you won't."

Jiang Yuan smiled with satisfaction and patted her perky buttocks.

Ji Yue's pretty face flushed slightly, and as she placed her hands on his shoulders, about to take action, she heard Jiang Yuan's teasing voice, "What are you thinking? This Imperial Son has matters to attend to, play by yourself."

For some reason, a trace of disappointment flashed through Ji Yue's heart, but she quickly perked up, bowed gracefully with her willow-like waist, her eyes filled with admiration and worship: "Then... Yue'er will see you off, Husband."

Watching Jiang Yuan's departing back, Ji Yue carefully stroked the dao bell on her neck, her beautiful phoenix eyes shimmering with brilliant colors.

With this emperor weapon protecting her, her status in the Great Yan Divine Dynasty would be even more secure.

Those brothers and sisters who coveted her position would no longer dare to make any small moves.

She could even rely on this object to establish her own prestige in advance, paving the way for her future ascension to the position of Empress.

And all of this was only because she made the right choice.

She believed her mother would definitely support her decision too.

Trading a Quasi-Emperor for the Jiang Family's care for the Great Yan Divine Dynasty and the Imperial Son's favor towards her.

This deal was not a loss.

"Mother, you will definitely be able to understand your daughter."