63: Separately, caught Ye Hao's sister-in-law

"What is Luo Li up to?"

"Ye Hao is almost at the Imperial Capital with his troops, why hasn't she shown up yet?"

Gu Qing directly sent a message to Ji Ning, asking where Luo Li was hiding.

Luo Li had returned to the Divine Phoenix Empire half a month ago, but she hadn't made any moves, nor had she allowed the Star God Temple's experts to appear, letting Ye Hao devour the empire's cities.

No matter how you looked at it, it seemed like a trap.

The big villain sets up an inescapable net in the Imperial Capital, wanting to capture the rebel army in one fell swoop, but the protagonist resolves it by himself, putting on a big show.

Luo Li was on the verge of a disaster.

Gu Qing couldn't understand the thought process of these villains; wouldn't it be better to concentrate their forces and defeat them one by one?

Thinking of this, Gu Qing shook his head again, feeling that Luo Li didn't mean that; it was more like there was a bigger conspiracy.

She wanted to sacrifice her family, and sacrifice the entire Divine Phoenix Empire, with blood.

But wasn't Luo Li the most favored princess of the Divine Phoenix Empire?

Villains are the most overbearing and protective of their own.

Unable to figure out the reason, Gu Qing simply stopped thinking about it. Instead of speculating, it was better to act and break all conspiracies and schemes.

"There's something strange about this matter."

Lin Chuqing said thoughtfully.

She hasn't appeared even when the country is on the verge of ruin and families are being destroyed.

Luo Li either doesn't care, or she has defected.

But defection is impossible.

After all, Luo Li dug out his bones, and there was a deep blood feud between them.

If she didn't care, why would Luo Li rush back from the depths of the starry sky?

Then there was only one other possibility: Luo Li genuinely didn't care about the fate of the Divine Phoenix Empire, but she had a reason to come back.

She was currently brewing an unknown conspiracy.

"A Qing, why don't we just leave it alone and let someone else handle it?" Lin Chuqing said solemnly.

The strongest combat power she brought was only at the Supreme Realm.

However, the enemy also had Supreme Realm experts, and it was even possible they had Saints.

If they stayed any longer, there might be danger.

Moreover, in a confrontation between Supreme Realm experts, they wouldn't be able to help even if they stayed.

"Don't worry, I have a sense of proportion."

Gu Qing had the Cosmic Tower artifact protecting him, as well as space divine runes. If he couldn't win, it would be easy to escape.

With his current realm, if he used the space divine runes, he could instantly teleport to another great domain.

Even a Saint Realm expert wouldn't be able to touch a hair on his head.

Plus, the system had super counter-armor damage.

Whoever harmed him would have to suffer more severe damage than him.

With this invincible buff stacked, and a full set of divine equipment, fighting a Saint Realm expert was not impossible.

Thinking this, Gu Qing was still a little uneasy and secretly sent a message to He Ni.

"He Ni, can you make a move?"

Speaking of which, He Ni had been with him for so long and hadn't made a move yet.

"Yes!"

Although she was currently an egg and had not yet hatched.

But a Saint Realm expert had already transcended the limitations of the physical body. A wisp of Saint's thought could survey the heavens and earth, and still instantly kill any cultivator below the Saint Realm.

Even when encountering a Saint Realm expert, she could still kill the opponent, after all, she was not a true Saint Realm expert.

Gu Qing was completely relieved.

Lin Chuqing hesitated, pursed her lips, and said, "Do you know about the Heng Hai Secret Realm?"

"Never heard of it, what about it?"

"Legend has it that the Heng Hai Secret Realm has eternal celestial gold. I originally wanted to go with you."

Who knew that Gu Qing would suddenly bring her to the Eastern Domain.

But now the Heng Hai Secret Realm had already opened, and it would be too late if they didn't go soon.

Eternal celestial gold was an existence that surpassed divine iron; it could be used to refine immortal artifacts. She had to obtain it and give it to Gu Qing.

Gu Qing had given her so many precious liquids and cultivation techniques, yet she had nothing to give him in return.

Having finally heard news of the eternal celestial gold, Lin Chuqing naturally didn't want to give up.

"This..."

Meeting Lin Chuqing's hopeful gaze, Gu Qing hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, indicating that he didn't want to go.

How could going to a secret realm compare to poking his foster father's scent?

A mere eternal celestial gold couldn't compare at all, could it?

Gu Qing passed on the tiangang nine swords and the Tiangang Sword Art to her.

Although it's said that having many skills doesn't hurt, they still need to be stronger than one's own skills and divine abilities.

However, compared to his Chaotic Return to Ruin Sword Art, the Tiangang Sword Art was nothing.

Gu Qing didn't like cultivating low-grade stuff.

Having to cultivate every secret technique and divine ability he obtained was the protagonist's style, irrelevant to him.

So, this thing would just gather dust in his hands, giving it to Lin Chuqing was just right.

Lin Chuqing blinked her curled eyelashes, feeling bewildered and a little dazed.

A whole set of King artifacts was useless to Gu Qing; she couldn't imagine how many supreme treasures Gu Qing currently possessed.

Even if she obtained the eternal celestial gold, would Gu Qing even care?

..."Why did you think of joining Ye Hao's camp?"

Gu Qing asked, puzzled.

He frowned and scrutinized Ji Ning up and down.

After disguising herself, Ji Ning's appearance was plain, her figure was plain, and her skin was dark, making her look like an uncultivated village woman.

He didn't expect Ji Ning to have such a hobby.

"Luo Li told us to wait, and since I was idle, I wanted to see what trump cards Ye Hao had."

Ji Ning was concise.

She wanted to know if there were any Saint Realm experts around Ye Hao.

After staying in Ye Hao's army camp for a while, she didn't find any Saints, but she did discover that Ye Hao had mysterious forces supporting him.

Whenever there was a major battle, a group of troops, as well as various types of experts and talents, both civil and military, would appear around him, including many Void Dao Realm and King Realm experts.

Ji Ning told Gu Qing everything and asked, "What do you plan to do next?"

"Ye Hao is a bit strange, and his trump cards are unpredictable. It's too dangerous for you to stay here, why don't you go back first?"

If Gu Qing was instantly killed by a suddenly appearing Saint Realm expert, the entire Star God Temple would probably go crazy.

"No need."

Hearing Ji Ning's description, Gu Qing could already conclude that Ye Hao's system was a troop-spawning system, capable of summoning various talents and experts.

This type of protagonist was the most difficult to deal with, possessing powerful personal strength.

And in minutes, he could spawn subordinates more powerful than his enemies.

Commonly known as the invincible flow protagonist.

Before figuring out the situation, Gu Qing didn't dare to rashly poke his foster father.

Hmm, no, that's not right.

This type of protagonist's system could almost always check the loyalty of subordinates.

Then wasn't Ji Ning exposed long ago?

With that thought, Gu Qing immediately sent a message to He Ni.

"He Ni, check if anyone is following us."

He Ni heard this, and her Saint-level divine sense swept across the heavens and earth, leaving nothing hidden.

"There's a Void Dao Realm triple layer."

Gu Qing's divine sense swept over.

This person possessed void talent, as if integrated with the void.

Even a Void Dao Realm expert using divine sense might not be able to detect him.

Without a word, he grabbed him with a Star Picking Hand and crushed him to dust.

"This..."

Ji Ning's old face flushed. She, a dignified Supreme Realm expert, was actually tracked.

Although she had hidden her Supreme Realm cultivation, appearing to be only in the Refining Spirit Realm on the surface, and didn't use her divine sense to scan the surroundings when meeting Gu Qing, it was normal to be tracked.

But Gu Qing discovered it while she didn't, didn't that mean she was inferior to Gu Qing?

"Let's go. We won't bother with this anymore. Let's go find Luo Li and see what she's really up to."

Gu Qing decided to sit back and watch the tigers fight, letting Luo Li test Ye Hao's bottom line.

If Ye Hao had no Saint Realm experts, then he was doomed, and even heaven couldn't save him.

"Where is my Junior Sister Luo Li?"

Gu Qing and Ji Ning's aura erupted, standing in mid-air, divine light flowing. The two seemed like gods wielding the power of life and death in the mortal world, and a terrifying Supreme divine might permeated the entire Imperial Capital.

"She and His Majesty have entered the Divine Phoenix Mountain Secret Realm..."

The answer came from the Empress, who wore a magnificent palace dress, dignified, noble, and exquisitely beautiful.

Bai Suying did not doubt Gu Qing's identity.

After all, not everyone dared to impersonate a Star God Temple disciple.

Moreover, with his Supreme Realm cultivation, there was no need to do something that would harm his dignity.

Gu Qing landed in front of her and scrutinized her.

Her features were picturesque, her skin was fair and radiant, and her plump, delicate body was as full and juicy as autumn fruits.

She naturally possessed the regal bearing of an empress, noble and elegant.

Any man who saw her would probably have only two thoughts: conquer her, or submit to her.

Gu Qing withdrew his gaze and asked, "What are they doing in the Divine Phoenix Mountain Secret Realm?"

"This consort also does not know."

Bai Suying was also very puzzled.

At a time of national ruin and family destruction, when they were most needed to preside over the overall situation, they disappeared.

The entire empire was already in chaos.

If Luo Ling didn't appear soon, the Divine Phoenix Empire would truly be finished.

"Didn't you go in to check?" Gu Qing frowned.

"The Divine Phoenix Mountain Secret Realm can only be entered with the Divine Phoenix Jade Token, but there is only one token, and it is in His Majesty's hands."

Bai Suying explained.

"Then are they still well?"

"His Majesty's soul lamp is growing dimmer, and his life is in danger, but Luo Li is perfectly fine."

Bai Suying answered every question, being very polite to Gu Qing, even somewhat fawning, without any airs of an empress.

Nonsense, a Void Dao Realm prodigy, accompanied by a Supreme Realm expert, such a person probably had a Saint as a master. How could she dare to be disrespectful in the slightest?

Moreover, befriending Gu Qing might be a great opportunity for her.

Things would also become smoother.

"What's your name?"

Seeing that he couldn't get any more information, Gu Qing stopped asking.

Instead, he became interested in the Empress of the Divine Phoenix Empire.

She was simply too beautiful, and the Empress's luxurious attire was very charming.

In addition, Bai Suying's eyebrows were delicate, and her primal yin was pure, like an unopened beauty.

This was really a bit strange.

How could the Empress of a nation be a virgin?

Could it be that the Emperor was impotent?

Otherwise, there was no reason to just stare at such a peerless beauty.

"Bai Suying."

Bai Suying's beautiful eyes lit up, and she said softly.

"Bai Suying..." Ji Ning murmured, then sent a message to Gu Qing: "Ye Hao's mother is Bai Susu, the Divine Phoenix Empire's first Sword Immortal."

She didn't know much about the Divine Phoenix Empire's news, but the famous Sword Immortal Bai Susu was known to almost every cultivator in the Divine Phoenix Empire.

"Good name!"

Gu Qing praised her without batting an eyelid, and silently recited the system to check her attributes.

【Name】 Bai Suying.

【Realm】 King Realm seventh layer peak.

【Physique】 Yinyuan Liuli Body.

【Talent】 Intelligent and exquisite, with a clear mind.

【Fate】 Heavenly Mandated Female Lead.

【Destiny】 Born with the Phoenix's destiny, continuous good fortune, prosperous for husband and children, a smooth life.

【Luck】 80000.

"Indeed, she's the female lead, the protagonist's Little Sister-in-law, how interesting," Gu Qing thought to himself.

Bai Suying's fate and talent were already lifelong, her entire life destined to be an empress.

This meant that even if the Divine Phoenix Empire fell in the future, she would still be an empress.

It would just be a transition from the Empress of the Divine Phoenix Empire to Ye Hao's Empress.

It seemed these two had always been in contact, and their relationship was very good.

Perhaps she could be used.

Thinking this, Gu Qing couldn't help but scrutinize Bai Suying again.

The magnificent phoenix robe was so charming.

Moreover, the Yinyuan Liuli Body was a top-tier cauldron physique, possessing a supreme divine artifact.

Coupled with her ability to bring prosperity to her husband and children, Bai Suying was simply the ideal wife.

Also, if before it was just a guess that Bai Suying was a virgin, now Gu Qing could be certain.

After all, protagonists have a virginity rule.

Of course, some protagonists like to mess around.

They call it 'Wei Wu's legacy, it is our duty to uphold justice.'

Gu Qing's gaze fell on Bai Suying's majestic chest.

Such a magnificent bosom must surely encompass heaven and earth, embrace all things, and even embrace all of you.

Gu Qing also wanted to uphold such justice.

"This kid has no self-control. It seems after tasting the sweetness, he has completely let himself go."

"He keeps staring at her, still staring? He's probably already thought of the children's names, hasn't he?" Ji Ning thought to herself.

Then she felt extremely lucky. Thankfully, she had the foresight to disguise herself as a village woman.

Otherwise, if she were targeted, it would be difficult for her to refuse.

Gu Qing's vital energy was too terrifying. She didn't want to be rubbing her waist and biting her pillow, crying for mercy.