198: Chapter 198 You Ruoli's Thoughts

Many days had passed since he left the Hundred Herbs Medicine Peak.

It happened to be night.

Qin Tian's body was brimming with spiritual energy, giving him an indescribable sense of comfort.

With every breath, he seemed to resonate with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

As he turned his palm, the power of the Five Elements surged, more practiced than ever before.

"It seems that tea can indeed enhance one's control over power."

His figure flickered, and Qin Tian returned to the familiar Divine Firmament Peak.

Only...

The familiar figures were no longer on Divine Firmament Peak...

Yun Xi was in a deep sleep.

Su Ningying had left with Qiong Zhi.

Han Qing and Bai Xiyin were in the Ancient Realm of Longevity.

When he left Divine Firmament Peak, Qin Tian never imagined that he would be the only one left upon his return...

For a moment.

Qin Tian felt a sense of melancholy.

Unknowingly, he walked to the edge of the Cold Pond.

Under the night sky, the Cold Pond was silent, no longer as lively as it used to be...

Qin Tian let out a soft sigh.

"Wuwuwu..."

Xiao Yan's voice suddenly rang out.

"Master, I finally found you..."

"What should I do?"

"I'm going to turn into a female fox, what on earth should I do?"

Qin Tian couldn't help but smile.

"It's fine, I don't mind."

"Wuwu... I mind!" Xiao Yan hopped up. "This Great King is supposed to have three wives, four concubines, and five beauties with Master in the future..."

Qin Tian: ???

Bang!

Xiao Yan took a heavy punch.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

"You have the essence blood of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox in your body; refine it well, and you can become the strongest of the fox clan."

"As for the gender issue, I'll think of a way first..."

Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

At least his master didn't say he had no way.

Otherwise, it would be over!

"Master, are you taking me with you this time?"

Qin Tian shook his head. "You must stay at Divine Firmament Peak."

Xiao Yan's expression dimmed.

"Oh..."

Qin Tian sighed softly. "Divine Firmament Peak is safer for you."

"However, I can take you out to play tomorrow."

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up. "Where to?"

"Great Qian."

...

Great Qian Imperial Palace.

You Ruoli seemed somewhat distracted.

The news that Qin Tian would become the next Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect had already spread throughout the Canglang Domain.

This meant that Qin Tian had already returned to the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect.

"Hmph!"

"It's been so many days, and he still hasn't shown up!"

"Before he left, I clearly expressed my feelings..."

"When he comes, I must give him a good lesson!"

Beside her, Shangguan Ling was quite puzzled.

The Empress these past few days was very different from usual.

Not showing joy or anger was a basic quality of an Empress.

But now.

You Ruoli's face was absent-minded, her eyes resentful yet containing a hint of expectation; she looked... she looked completely like a young girl in love...

Her Majesty... is lovesick...

But who could it be?

Shangguan Ling really couldn't figure it out.

As the Great Qian Empress, was there any man she couldn't have?

While she was wondering.

You Ruoli's eyes suddenly lit up.

Immediately after, a guard walked quickly into the hall.

"Your Majesty the Empress."

"Qin Tian of the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect requests an audience!"

You Ruoli stood up, a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"Qin Tian?"

"This Empress is in seclusion, I will not see him!"

"Yes." The guard walked out quickly.

Shangguan Ling was stunned.

Qin Tian, that incredibly familiar name!

The scene of him in Great Qian, when he was only in the Grotto-Heaven Realm, dragging out those foreign tribes one by one was still vivid in her mind.

Looking at You Ruoli's expression again.

The hard-to-suppress corners of her mouth, the joyful eyes...

The resentment from just now had vanished!

If she still couldn't see the problem, then Shangguan Ling would have served as a female official for nothing!

"So it's Qin Tian..."

"No wonder the Empress hasn't been eating or sleeping properly these past few days..."

"The future Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect is indeed a good match for Her Majesty!"

The corners of Shangguan Ling's mouth curled up, and the image of the two getting married unconsciously appeared in her mind...

"Ling'er, announce that this Empress is going into seclusion. Unless the sky falls, no one is allowed to disturb me!"

"Understood, Your Majesty the Empress."

You Ruoli's figure disappeared.

Shangguan Ling pursed her lips and looked toward the palace gate. "I wish Your Majesty a happy time."

"Sigh, unfortunately, I'm going to be busy to death..."

...

Outside the Imperial Palace.

Qin Tian opened his mouth.

"The Empress won't see me?"

"In seclusion?"

The guard nodded.

"Is she angry?" Qin Tian sighed. "Xiao Yan, it seems we can only go back."

"Xiao Yan?"

Qin Tian looked back.

Only to see that Xiao Yan had already run to someone's side, gorging himself on fed jerky.

With one look, Qin Tian recognized those iconic 'large peaks'!

He smiled slightly.

"Your Majesty the Empress, is your seclusion over?"

You Ruoli stood up quietly, her eyes full of smiles. "Of course not."

"I was just disturbed by someone and forced to interrupt it."

"Tell me, how should the fellow who interrupted someone else's seclusion be punished?"

"Future Sect Master?"

The corners of Qin Tian's mouth curled up. "Then punish him to accompany Her Majesty for a meal...?"

"Hmm, not bad. This Empress agrees."

You Ruoli smiled sweetly.

To the side, the guard was simply dazed...

He even forgot to salute.

Was this woman with affectionate eyes the high and mighty, majestic and cold Great Qian Empress?

Holy crap!

This is some major gossip!

Suddenly, the guard's face was covered in sweat.

Did discovering the Empress's secret mean he would be silenced...?

Thud!

The guard knelt before the Empress.

"Gree... Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress...!"

Qin Tian and You Ruoli looked at each other and smiled.

"Go find Shangguan Ling. From now on, you are promoted to Guard Captain."

"However, do not talk nonsense outside."

The guard was stunned.

Not killing him?

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Then, with a flash, there were no other figures in front of the guard...

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"The Great Catastrophe of the Ancient Immortal Realm... how much longer...?"

In the best private room of an Immortal Tavern in Great Qian, You Ruoli asked seriously.

Qin Tian shook his head.

"I don't know."

"I only know that by then, the entire Ancient Immortal Realm will be in total chaos."

"Great Qian will be no exception."

You Ruoli's gaze was extremely heavy.

"I will do my best to protect the living beings of this land..."

The corners of Qin Tian's mouth curled up. "However, it's not all that pessimistic..."

"You have a way?" You Ruoli was curious.

"There is one way, but I don't know if it will succeed, nor do I know if it will be a blessing or a curse..."

"By the way, take these."

With a thought from Qin Tian's Divine Thought, several mysterious treasures appeared.

They caused You Ruoli to cry out in surprise.

"This is Purple Vein Source Crystal, it can forge an immortal foundation for you."

"This Immortal Seal is one of the Longevity Immortal Artifacts left by the Imperial City. Only those with national destiny can exert its full power; it can protect you in times of danger..."

"And these Emperor Weapons, they all have Talismans attached and can be easily detonated..."

Looking at the treasures before her, You Ruoli's eyes turned sorrowful. "Are you... going to the Imperial City?"

Qin Tian nodded.

"The biggest battlefield will certainly be at the Imperial City. I must go."

You Ruoli lightly raised her jade hand and took Qin Tian's palm. "Come back alive..."

Qin Tian paused, then the corners of his mouth curled up.

"Your Majesty, why are you taking advantage of me..."

You Ruoli's fingertips traced Qin Tian's palm. "Back then, wasn't I the one you took advantage of?"

"If I remember correctly, it was clearly you who took the initiative..."

You Ruoli's red lips parted slightly: "How did I take the initiative?"

"Like this?"

The next moment, You Ruoli suddenly rose and fell into Qin Tian's embrace...

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