So what if I have a few billion concubines while I'm cultivating immortality?

"That's strange, why is the fire burning even brighter on its own?"

The old craftsman scratched his head, completely baffled.

Mu Yunshan also noticed the change and came over to ask, "What's wrong, Master Wang?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

The old craftsman waved his hands repeatedly, "Excellent! The heat is just right!"

High in the sky, Qin Xiao withdrew his divine sense after completing all of this.

The light that enveloped the two of them changed direction and headed back the way they came.

Yu Fengling was taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise, "Your Majesty, aren't we going to the capital?"

"Yes, of course we'll go to the capital."

Qin Xiao calmly replied, "However, I'm not going to the capital of Dayong, but to the capital of your Yu Kingdom!"

"After all, you are the Grand Preceptor of the Yu Kingdom, and if I were to take you as my concubine, I would have to inform your Empress first!"

"What?!"

Yu Fengling was immediately startled.

This was completely contrary to her original plan!

Her plan was to infiltrate the imperial harem of the Dayong Dynasty.

Using her beauty and cunning, she gradually gained Qin Xiao's favor.

Then, subtly influence him to secure benefits for the State of Yu.

They might even take a gradual approach and eventually turn the tables.

But now, Qin Xiao is going directly to find the Empress's sister.

Once the two meet, given Qin Xiao's unfathomable strength, will Yu Qingyi still have any secrets to keep from him?

The hidden "magical power" passed down by the Yu Kingdom will likely be exposed in an instant.

At that time, the State of Yu will completely lose its trump card in dealing with the State of Dayong.

He himself will be transformed from a player who secretly plots into a worthless pawn!

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

Yu Fengling's voice trembled as she urgently advised, "My sister, as the Empress, has always been aloof and proud, and she values ​​rules and etiquette above all else. If you barge in like this, you will surely displease her, and may even anger her, and then..."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Qin Xiao glanced at Yu Fengling, a playful smile on his lips. "That's perfect. I'd like to see what your Yu Kingdom's Empress looks like when she gets angry."

Yu Fengling was speechless.

Why is this person so stubborn?

She bit her lower lip, still unwilling to give up, and changed her tune: "Your Majesty, you are the Emperor of Dayong, the supreme ruler. My sister is also the ruler of a country. If you were to take my daughter as your concubine to demonstrate good relations between our two nations, you should follow the formal etiquette of a letter of invitation and send an envoy to inform us. Only in this way can you show your sincerity and save face for both countries. This unauthorized intrusion will not be good for your reputation or that of my sister."

She tried to use the "face" and "rules" that emperors valued most to restrain Qin Xiao.

However, Qin Xiao merely smiled faintly, "Reputation? Rules? To me, I am the rule!"

Yu Fengling was completely at a loss.

They could only watch helplessly as the mountains and rivers beneath their feet receded rapidly, drawing ever closer to the territory of the Yu Kingdom.

Soon, the streaking light flew across the vast mountain range.

They entered the territory of the State of Yu.

Looking at the familiar mountains and rivers below, Yu Fengling felt a mix of emotions.

There was both the warmth of returning to one's homeland and the panic of impending doom.

She even began to pray in her heart that her sister was not in the palace at the moment, or was dealing with some important political affairs, so that Qin Xiao would not be able to find her and would give up.

However, her prayers clearly had no effect.

Without pausing, the streak of light flew straight toward the capital of the Yu Kingdom.

In the early morning, a magnificent and well-organized capital city appeared below.

That was the capital of the Yu Kingdom, Shangjing.

Qin Xiao hovered in the air for a moment, and his powerful divine sense spread out again, enveloping the entire capital city.

Yu Fengling's heart jumped into her throat instantly.

She knew that Qin Xiao was looking for someone.

It's over, it's over.

She closed her eyes, unable to imagine what would happen next.

Qin Xiao's divine sense swept across the capital city, revealing everything within it.

Ultimately, they located the deepest part of the palace, a heavily guarded yet elegant and tranquil palace.

Phoenix Palace.

That was the bedroom of Empress Yu Qingyi of the Yu Kingdom.

His divine sense penetrated through the many halls of Phoenix Cry Palace and directly entered the sleeping quarters.

In the sleeping quarters, Yu Qingyi, who had just finished court, was being served by two personal maids as she removed her elaborate and heavy black dragon-patterned court robe.

As the outer robe was removed, a plain white inner garment was revealed underneath.

Although it was just a simple inner garment, it still couldn't hide her slender and shapely figure.

Her appearance was different from Yu Fengling's alluring charm; it was a kind of aloof and otherworldly beauty.

Her features were so exquisite they looked like they were carved from ice and jade, and her skin was as white as snow.

His brows carried an innate air of authority.

Even in his own palace, his expression remained indifferent.

Her long, jet-black hair was loosely tied up with a simple jade hairpin.

Qin Xiao's divine sense lingered on her for a moment.

With a slight thought, the system panel immediately appeared before my eyes.

Name: Yu Qingyi

Gender: Female

[Furnace Pot Aptitude]: Heavenly Level (Estimated Cultivation Points Gained: 3000)

Three thousand points!

Qin Xiao's eyes lit up.

Luo Qingluan and Mu Ziyan have dual spiritual roots, worth two thousand points.

Yu Fengling has three spiritual roots and is worth 1,500 points.

And this Yu Qingyi...

If my guess is correct.

The amount of cultivation points one has is directly related to their aptitude.

This Yu Qingyi is most likely to have a Heavenly Spiritual Root!

A celestial spiritual root is a top-tier cultivation talent in any cultivation world.

It is far superior to other spiritual roots.

Qin Xiao's interest was immediately piqued.

If I could acquire a furnace with a Heavenly Spirit Root...

Not only can you gain a massive amount of cultivation points, but it will also greatly benefit your future cultivation!

Moreover, taking her down is tantamount to taking down the entire Yu Kingdom.

A win-win situation!

Suddenly, Qin Xiao felt Yu Fengling's body trembling slightly in his arms.

He withdrew his divine sense and asked calmly, "What's wrong? Why are you panicking?"

"His Majesty……"

Yu Fengling's voice was pleading, "Please, don't..."

"Don't want what?"

Qin Xiao looked down at Yu Fengling, asking a question he already knew the answer to.

"No, don't go see the Empress."

Yu Fengling looked up, her peach blossom eyes filled with pleading, "Give us some time to prepare, okay?"

She is still making a final effort.

An attempt was made to awaken Qin Xiao's awareness of his role as emperor.

However, Qin Xiao simply shook his head.

"Dignity? I never need to seek dignity from anyone when I do things."

"I, the Emperor, am inherently dignified."

Upon hearing this!

Yu Fengling's heart sank to the bottom.

Finished!

Everything is beyond repair!

If I had known, I wouldn't have...

Hey!

Thinking you're so clever.

Lift your rock and lick your own feet!

……

In the sleeping hall.

Yu Qingyi was preparing to walk towards the bathtub in the inner room.

Suddenly, she stopped walking, her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she abruptly raised her head to look at the top of the palace.

Just a moment ago, she felt like she was being watched.

As a cultivator.

Although he and Yu Fengling were both at the Qi Refining stage.

However, she was at the sixth level of Qi Refining, and her spiritual strength far surpassed that of Yu Fengling.

Most importantly, Qin Xiao had already brought Yu Fengling to the roof of the palace...

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

The palace maid beside her saw her stop and asked cautiously.

Yu Qingyi did not answer, her eyes sharpened, and she warily looked around.

who is it?

The palace is filled with skilled warriors.

How could someone have been able to spy on us here so silently?

"Your Majesty, I beg you!"

At the same time, Yu Fengling panicked completely when Qin Xiao led her to the roof of the palace. She stammered, "My sister... she really has a bad temper. If you barge in like this, she will definitely attack! Although she... although she is not as strong as you, she is still the ruler of a country, surrounded by many experts. If a fight breaks out, wouldn't that damage the harmony?"

"Make a move?"

Qin Xiao chuckled lightly, "I'm quite looking forward to it."