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

Silent all night.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Qin Xiao opened his eyes.

The campfire had long since died out, leaving only a pile of ashes.

Li Anning was fast asleep, leaning against the rock wall, but his brows were still furrowed, clearly indicating that he was not at peace even in his sleep.

Li Changle was curled up in the corner, covered with a thin blanket that Qin Xiao had brought back. There were still tear stains on her little face, but she was sleeping soundly.

Yu Fengling sat next to Qin Xiao, her head nodding, clearly very sleepy.

"Wake up."

Qin Xiao gently nudged Yu Fengling.

"Hmm... Is it dawn?"

Yu Fengling rubbed her eyes and asked groggily.

"It's time to go."

As Qin Xiao spoke, he got up and walked to Li Anning's side to check on her condition again.

After a night's rest, and with Qin Xiao's spiritual power suppressing her, Li Anning's spiritual power had basically stabilized, and her complexion had become much rosier.

Qin Xiao reached out and touched her forehead.

A gentle spiritual energy seeped in, and Li Anning's eyelashes trembled a few times before she slowly opened her eyes.

"Anning! You're awake!"

Chu Xiu noticed it immediately and exclaimed in surprise.

Li Anning looked around blankly, her gaze finally settling on Chu Xiu's face. She asked weakly, "Uncle Chu...where are we?"

"peaceful!"

Li Changle also woke up and rushed over, holding her sister's hand tightly. "How are you feeling? Are you still in pain?"

"elder sister……"

When Li Anning saw Li Changle, a look of relief appeared in her eyes. "I...I don't feel bad anymore."

Chu Xiu quickly helped her sit up and briefly explained what had happened last night.

When she heard that Qin Xiao had saved them and suppressed the "strange illness" in her body, Li Anning struggled to get up and bow.

"No need for such formalities."

Qin Xiao waved his hand, "The surge of spiritual energy in your body is only temporarily suppressed. To cure it completely, you will need further treatment."

"A surge of spiritual energy?"

Li Anning was somewhat confused.

"You will understand these things in time."

Qin Xiao didn't explain further, but looked at Chu Xiu and Li Chang Le, "Now that you're both awake, let's go."

"Immortal Master, where are we going?"

Chu Xiu asked.

"Go back to Beijing."

As Qin Xiao spoke, he took the lead and walked out of the cave.

Yu Fengling quickly followed.

Chu Xiu helped Li Anning up, while Li Changle followed reluctantly at the back.

As we stepped out of the cave, the morning light was just beginning to break, and a light mist hung in the air among the trees.

Qin Xiao walked to a relatively open space and stopped.

"Everyone, stand up here."

He said.

Although Chu Xiu and the other two did not understand why.

But she still did as she was told and went over.

"Don't be surprised no matter what you see later."

After Qin Xiao finished speaking, a thought occurred to him.

The crimson light surged forth once more, enveloping all five of them.

"This, this is..."

Chu Xiu stared wide-eyed at the crimson light rising around him.

Li Anning also covered her mouth in surprise.

Although Li Changle tried to remain calm, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

The next second, the beam of light shot into the sky!

"what!"

Chu Xiu and Li Anning couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Li Changle's face also turned pale, and she subconsciously grabbed her younger sister's hand.

Yu Fengling was used to it and even observed the three people's reactions with great interest.

"Immortal...Immortal Master...are we...flying?"

Chu Xiu asked, his voice trembling.

"Um."

Qin Xiao responded with a faint "yes".

Chu Xiu looked at the mountains and rivers rushing past beneath his feet, and was overwhelmed with shock.

Fly!

This is truly divine intervention!

He couldn't help but look at Qin Xiao's back, his eyes filled with awe.

Li Anning stared blankly at the scene below, her little face filled with disbelief.

Only Li Changle, though equally shocked, had a more complex look in his eyes.

The man who saved her sister was far more powerful than that Qingyang Daoist...

Is following him really the right choice?

The flight lasted for about half an hour.

When the outline of the capital city of Dayong appeared below, Chu Xiu's face turned somewhat pale.

"Immortal Master...are we...going to the capital?"

He asked in a dry voice.

"Um."

Qin Xiao nodded.

Chu Xiu's heart tightened.

The capital city, that's the capital of the Great Yong Dynasty!

If these remnants of the previous dynasty were to have their identities discovered...

"Don't worry."

Qin Xiao seemed to see through his thoughts and said calmly, "With me here, no one dares to touch you."

"I?"

Chu Xiu was taken aback.

This self-proclaimed...

He suddenly looked up at Qin Xiao.

Is it...

Qin Xiao said no more, and controlled the escape light to land directly in the palace.

……

The courtyard in front of the Zichen Palace.

Luo Qingluan was instructing Mu Ziyan on cultivation when she suddenly sensed a familiar aura descending.

She looked up and saw Qin Xiao leading several people descending from the sky.

"His Majesty."

Luo Qingluan quickly went to greet her.

Mu Ziyan also stopped cultivating and walked over quickly.

"Qingluan, Ziyan."

Qin Xiao nodded and introduced Chu Xiu and the other two behind him, "This is Chu Xiu, this is Li Anning, and this is Li Changle."

He did not mention the identities of the three people, only saying that they were people in distress whom he met on the road.

Luo Qingluan and Mu Ziyan were somewhat puzzled.

Seeing that Qin Xiao didn't say much, they didn't ask any further questions.

"Qingluan, arrange their accommodations."

Qin Xiao instructed, "Chu Xiu will be temporarily placed in the side hall. An Ning and Chang Le will stay near Yong Ning Palace, so they can look after Feng Ling and Zi Yan."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Luo Qingluan agreed, her gaze sweeping over the Li sisters.

Although the two girls were dressed in rags and covered in dust, one could still vaguely tell that they were quite beautiful.

Especially that Li Anning, with her gentle and delicate temperament, who evoked pity.

Li Changle, though his face was filthy, had exceptionally bright eyes that revealed a stubborn streak.

"Ziyan, take them to wash up and change their clothes, and arrange their meal."

Luo Qingluan said to Mu Ziyan.

"Yes, Sister Qingluan."

Mu Ziyan agreed and walked up to Chu Xiu and the other two, saying gently, "The three of you, please follow me."

Chu Xiu quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for your trouble, young lady."

Li Anning also timidly bowed.

Only Li Chang Le remained with a stern face, but she did not resist and followed Mu Zi Yan.

After they left, Luo Qingluan turned to Qin Xiao and asked, "Your Majesty, who are these three...?"

"The last surviving member of the previous dynasty."

Qin Xiao did not hide anything and briefly explained the identities and origins of the three people.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingluan's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise.

"The former dynasty's princess..."

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What does Your Majesty intend to do with them?"

"Let's keep it for now."

Qin Xiao said calmly, "That Li Anning possesses spiritual roots and has excellent aptitude; she's a promising talent. As for Li Changle, although she's a bit stubborn, her talent is also quite good."

Luo Qingluan understood.

It turns out that His Majesty valued their abilities.

"What about Chu Xiu?"

She asked again.

"Chu Xiu..."

Qin Xiao thought for a moment, "This person was once a Hanlin scholar in the previous dynasty, so his knowledge should be quite good. Let's observe him for a while. If he's usable, he might come in handy."