453: Xia Wei's physique

The title of Prince of the North, with its hereditary privilege, essentially turned the Northern Frontier into Situ Jun's private domain; throughout all of Tianqi, no one could compare to him.

Mysterious Clarity Master nodded secretly to himself. This was exactly the bargaining chip he and Li Xuan had agreed upon, and it should be enough to satisfy the master of the Northern Frontier.

However, Situ Jun only gave a faint smile and set down his teacup. The jade base met the tabletop with a crisp clink.

He looked up at Li Xuan and spoke in a flat tone:

"I appreciate the Sovereign's kindness. However, there is no need for this title. The Northern Frontier has always been the territory of Tianqi, and as I have a duty to defend it, what need is there for a title?"

Li Xuan was stunned, his smile freezing. Clearly, he hadn't expected a refusal. Mysterious Clarity Master was also puzzled, his brow furrowing slightly, unsure why his master would not accept such a grand reward.

Just then, a eunuch's high-pitched voice came from outside, breaking the silence in the room:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Noble Consort Xia is leading the ladies of the palace to pay their respects."

A flash of joy crossed Li Xuan's eyes as he quickly said:

"Show them in at once."

He had been worrying about how to introduce Xia Wei to Situ Jun, and he hadn't expected her to come of her own accord.

With such a peerless beauty present, it would surely ease the atmosphere.

Situ Jun's gaze also shifted toward the doorway.

Moments later, a group of women in fine attire entered, surrounding a woman dressed in a pink palace gown.

The hem of her gown was embroidered with intertwining lotus patterns that swayed gracefully with her steps, revealing a pair of dainty jade-like feet in pearl-embroidered shoes.

The woman was slender and graceful, with a beautiful face. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn waters, and her skin was as white as jade. As she walked, her skirt swayed, her ornaments tinkled, and lotuses seemed to bloom with every step—she was truly a national beauty.

This was Xia Wei, who was soon to be crowned as the New Empress.

The women behind Xia Wei were all concubines of the palace, each with their heads bowed submissively, holding their breath and not daring to make a sound.

Xia Wei walked to the center of the hall and bowed gracefully, her voice soft and melodious, like an oriole in a valley:

"Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy eternal peace."

Li Xuan quickly raised his hand, his tone carrying a hint of doting:

"My beloved consort, please rise."

He looked at Situ Jun with a smile and introduced her:

"City Lord Situ, this is the New Empress I am about to crown, Xia Wei. Xia Wei, this is City Lord Situ of the Northern Frontier, a pillar of our Tianqi. You must greet him properly."

Hearing this, Xia Wei slowly raised her head, her gaze falling on Situ Jun.

When her eyes met Situ Jun's deep gaze, her heart skipped a beat for some reason, as if she had been scorched by something, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.

She quickly lowered her head and bowed again, her voice trembling slightly:

"Your humble servant greets City Lord Situ."

The moment she looked up, a faint, imperceptible glint flashed in Situ Jun's eyes.

He quietly activated the Eye of Detection. Invisible spiritual power swept over Xia Wei's body, and a line of information clearly appeared in his mind:

"[Name: Xia Wei]"

"[Age: 32]"

"[Identity: Prospective Empress of Tianqi, daughter of court official Xia Guanglin]"

"[Rating: 91]"

"[Cultivation: None]"

"[Physique: Pure Yin Precious Physique, Medium Grade Water and Wood Dual Spiritual Roots]"

"[Favorability: 30]"

"[heavenly luck value: 3000]"

A sharp light flashed in Situ Jun's eyes, and waves of emotion surged in his heart.

A Mortal without any Cultivation actually had a heavenly luck value comparable to a Cultivator at the Late Golden Core Stage! Even more rare was that this woman possessed a once-in-a-millennium Pure Yin body and Medium Grade Water and Wood Dual Spiritual Roots!

She was absolutely an incomparable candidate for a Cultivator's Dao Companion!

Situ Jun performed this technique silently, and no one else could detect it.

With that one look, he saw far more than just Xia Wei's beautiful face.

He saw a faint, extremely pure, yet deeply hidden yin-cold Aura flowing within her body, like ten-thousand-year-old profound ice—clear, translucent, and without any Impurities.

That was the Pure Yin Precious Physique!

A special Physique rarely seen in the Cultivation world once in a thousand years. A woman with this body would not only retain her youthful appearance forever but could also nourish spiritual power.

If this Physique were used as a cauldron for the art of Yin and Yang harmony with a Cultivator practicing a yang-masculine Cultivation Technique, their Cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds, achieving twice the result with half the effort!

Even more surprising was that at the core of this extreme yin Physique, there were also Medium Grade Spiritual Roots of both water and wood attributes.

Although not top-tier, under the nourishment of the Pure Yin Precious Physique, they appeared exceptionally vibrant and gentle, with extraordinary potential!

Water governs moisture and wood governs life; water and wood nourish each other, perfectly complementing the Pure Yin Precious Physique. If he could take her for his own use, it would be of immense benefit to his Cultivation!

Water and wood nourishing each other, Yin and Yang complementing one another—she was practically a Dao Companion tailor-made for him!

The "Tai Yan Dragon Phoenix Art" that Situ Jun practiced most required the harmony of Yin and Yang. If he could become Dao Companions with a woman of such a Physique and practice Dual Cultivation, not only would both their Cultivations advance rapidly, but it would also greatly purify and enhance the quality of his own spiritual power, perhaps even helping him break through the small Bottleneck of the Soul Transformation Early Stage!

Her value was far beyond that of ordinary beauty or power!

To let such a woman stay by Li Xuan's side as a merely ornamental empress would be a complete waste of a heavenly gift!

A thought quickly took root and sprouted in Situ Jun's heart, eventually becoming as firm as iron.

He set down his teacup. His originally flat gaze had quietly changed as he looked at Li Xuan and Xia Wei on the main seats.

In that look, there was an unquestionable sense of possession and determination, like a hunter who had spotted his desired prey.

Seeing Situ Jun's calm and silent expression, Li Xuan assumed he didn't care much for Xia Wei and said with a smile:

"Xia Wei is gentle, virtuous, and well-educated. I considered it for a long time before deciding to crown her as empress. At tomorrow's ceremony, I hope City Lord..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he was coldly interrupted by Situ Jun.

Situ Jun looked up, his gaze sharp as a sword, looking directly at Li Xuan. His tone was flat, yet it carried an unquestionable pressure that made it hard to breathe:

"Sovereign."

Li Xuan's words came to an abrupt halt, his heart tightening for no reason. His hand holding the teacup trembled slightly as he forced a smile:

"City Lord Situ... do you have any advice?"

Situ Jun slowly stood up. His black cloak slid off his shoulders, revealing the black martial attire beneath, which made his tall figure seem even more imposing and his Aura more overwhelming.

His gaze swept over everyone in the hall before finally landing on Xia Wei. That look, filled with unmasked scrutiny and the joy of being determined to win, made Xia Wei tremble all over. She instinctively took a step back, her face turning as pale as paper.

"This Noble Consort Xia,"

Situ Jun spoke slowly. His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly echoed through the entire Imperial Study, every word carrying weight:

"Her looks are acceptable, but her skeletal structure is excellent."

Li Xuan was taken aback, and then the smile on his face deepened slightly.

Mysterious Clarity Master's expression changed slightly, and doubt rose in his heart, not understanding what his master meant by those words.

Situ Jun had no intention of keeping them in suspense. He looked at Li Xuan, his tone flat but carrying an unquestionable dominance:

"Sovereign, as for this New Empress, you should choose someone else."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was shocked!