72: Chapter 72 If possible, do not easily step into the Great Qian Imperial Palace!

Ten days after Xia Jin and Leng Yuexi returned to Great Xia from the Fenglin Kingdom, Princess Jiang Rou finally arrived at the Great Xia Imperial Palace.

Xia Jin did not intervene much; after introducing her to Emperor Xia Yu, he ceased meddling and let the two talk in detail.

After several in-depth conversations, Emperor Xia Yu became increasingly astonished by the talent of Princess Jiang Rou, the eldest princess of the Fenglin Kingdom.

He had not expected that this eldest princess would be not only proficient in state affairs and military matters but also possess unique insights into issues concerning the people's livelihood, dissecting many deep-seated problems with just a few words.

For a woman to possess such administrative talent truly far exceeded Emperor Xia Yu's expectations.

"Eldest Princess, with your help in the future, I believe Great Xia can definitely get on the right track quickly!" Emperor Xia Yu bowed very solemnly to Princess Jiang Rou.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind!" Princess Jiang Rou was startled; she had not expected that the Emperor of Great Xia would value her so highly, and she hurriedly returned the salute.

"Let's go! It seems these two no longer need us to be present." Xia Jin, standing to the side, saw the two becoming more and more engrossed in their conversation, exchanged a smile, and quietly exited the Imperial Study.

Upon returning to the Jin Wang Palace, Xia Jin had just sat down when he slightly frowned.

"What's wrong, Husband?" Leng Yuexi had just poured a cup of tea for Xia Jin, and seeing his expression, a trace of confusion could not help but flash in her eyes.

Xia Jin took the tea and drank it in one gulp, then mused, "I suddenly remembered something. By the count of days, Guan Heng, who is under the command of The Sixth Prince of Great Gan, should have arrived in Great Xia by now to see us. Why is there still no news?"

"Husband, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about this." Leng Yuexi's eyes narrowed as she remembered.

"Husband, do you think it's possible that Guan Heng found a way to neutralize my 'Hundred Cold Pill'? That's why there has been no word from him since that day?"

When she forced Guan Heng to take the Medicinal Pill, she was confident in this secret Pill Formula of the Xuanyin Sect, which few could crack. However, there are many strange people and talented scholars in the world, so it was not entirely impossible.

"Not necessarily! Even if he could neutralize your Hundred Cold Pill," Xia Jin looked at Leng Yuexi, with lightning faintly flashing in his eyes, "but the 'Purple Heaven Lightning Seed' I planted in his heart meridian cannot be neutralized unless someone in the Land Immortal Realm is willing to sacrifice their Origin to peel it away and refine it bit by bit. And an Earthly Immortal... would they easily act for a small pawn like him?"

"This..." Leng Yuexi also frowned, then a thought flashed through her mind, "Husband, do you mean... this person has probably already met with an accident?"

Xia Jin nodded slowly: "Overdue and without a trace. I estimate there is only one possibility left, which is that he has been intercepted or even... silenced."

Leng Yuexi's heart skipped a beat, and a trace of worry suddenly arose in her heart: "Husband, if this guy was really captured by the Great Qian imperial court and they forced out of him the news that The Sixth Prince died at our hands... then Great Qian will certainly not let this rest."

"With the current Great Xia, even with you, Husband, it would probably be difficult to cope with the targeting of the Great Qian Dynasty!" Leng Yuexi sat down in front of Xia Jin, her face sinking.

After listening to Leng Yuexi's words, Xia Jin also fell silent.

Although he had easily killed that Sixth Prince of Great Qian and The Old Man in White by his side, judging solely from the fact that the guardian beside that Sixth Prince had already reached the seventh or nearly eighth stage of the Spirit Wandering Realm, it was feared that within the Great Qian royal family, there were indeed old monsters of the Land Immortal Realm holding the fort.

Although he was strong now, relying on the Purple Heaven Lightning Technique, he was confident that his offensive power was unparalleled within the Spirit Wandering Realm.

But if he were to truly face that kind of Earthly Immortal who had already mastered part of the Laws of Heaven and Earth, he would have absolutely no confidence.

Or even... not the slightest chance of winning.

"Rather than worrying, it is better to take the initiative!" Xia Jin crushed the teacup in his hand into powder, a killing intent flashing in his eyes, "I will personally make a trip to Great Qian. If the Great Qian court has not yet set its sights on the Eastern Region or on Great Xia, then that's fine!"

"But... if I discover that someone has set their sights on Great Xia, I will directly nip it all in the bud ahead of time!"

"Husband!" Leng Yuexi looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated; she subconsciously wanted to dissuade him, but reason told her that the decision made by Xia Jin would not be easily changed, even if she spoke up.

"Rest assured!" Xia Jin pulled Leng Yuexi into his arms, patted her little face, and said with a smile: "Not to mention anything else, with my current strength, if I am determined to leave, no one in the entire Great Qian can keep me!!"

"Then remember to be extremely careful!" Leng Yuexi sighed helplessly, her head resting gently on Xia Jin's chest.

"Right, Husband!" As if remembering something, Leng Yuexi raised her head, her gaze fixed tightly on Xia Jin, "Unless it is a last resort, do not easily step into the Great Qian Imperial Palace!!"

"Hm?"

Seeing the question in the gaze Xia Jin cast, Leng Yuexi explained: "As far as I know, hidden in the depths of the Great Qian Imperial Palace are experts in the Land Immortal Realm! And I fear there is more than one!"

"Land Immortal Realm... and there is more than one?" Xia Jin's eyes narrowed slightly, and the smile on his face gradually faded.

"That's right! I don't know exactly how many existences in the Land Immortal Realm there are. However, when I first entered the Xuanyin Sect, I once heard Revered Master mention it. An Old Ancestor of the Great Qian imperial family, 'Lu Tiancheng', after stepping into the Land Immortal Realm, swept through the entire Great Qian cultivation world at that time with an invincible posture, establishing the supreme status of the Great Qian imperial family."

"Later, because he was too old and rumors said his end was near, he went into seclusion in the deep palace of Great Qian, and there was no more news of him. Thirty years ago, the world thought he had long since passed away. Great Qian broke out in civil strife, and the Three Northern Frontier Kingdoms assembled a million cavalry to march south, directly threatening the Great Qian imperial capital."

"At the critical moment, that Great Qian Old Ancestor actually appeared again, and with his own strength alone, forced back the million-strong army of the Northern Frontier. However, since then, there has been no news of him again. No one knows if this old monster... is still alive."

"If, according to what you said, this Great Qian Old Ancestor Lu Tiancheng is highly likely still alive!?" Xia Jin asked thoughtfully.

"Yes!" Leng Yuexi nodded, "But besides this one, given the foundation of the Great Qian imperial family, it is highly likely that there are other existences in the Land Immortal Realm! That is why I warned you, if possible, absolutely do not easily step into the Great Qian Imperial Palace!!"

"Alright, I understand!"

Xia Jin paused, looked at Leng Yuexi, and instructed: "During the time I am away, Great Xia is entrusted to you. If there are any important matters on Emperor Xia Yu's side, you can assist from the side. If there are any restless people in the court... you may handle them yourself. In the entire Eastern Region, there should be no one who can threaten you."

Leng Yuexi met his gaze: "Husband, go with peace of mind. I will surely guard Great Xia well and wait for your return."