Only after becoming emperor did he realize he was in a fantasy world of immortal cultivation.

Taking advantage of the early hour, Lin Ye prepared to continue studying the "Record of the Common Origin of Dao and Qi" given to him by Zhu Kang.

After several days of practice, Lin Ye has mastered the first part of the "Record of the Common Origin of Dao and Qi" quite well, and is now ready to advance to the second part of the practice.

Looking at the jade slip in his hand, Lin Ye slowly closed his eyes, pressed the jade slip to his forehead, and began to carefully feel its contents.

The second part of this exercise mainly discusses how to circulate Qi.

However, this "luck" does not only refer to the Qi within the body, but also to the Qi in natural plants and trees.

It mentions that Qi of the same origin resonates with each other. By simply matching one's own Qi with the central method to draw upon Qi of the same origin, one can make the Qi of nature work for oneself.

However, the Qi of nature cannot be infinitely replenished by drawing it into the body; the balance of the five elements of Qi within the body must ultimately be maintained.

After that, one can circulate one's Qi according to specific methods to achieve the three levels of protection, restoration, and attack.

After reading through the contents of the jade slip, Lin Ye instructed the eunuchs to bring some potted plants and flowers to place in the palace.

After dismissing the eunuchs, he began to practice his internal energy cultivation technique.

First, using one's own Qi as a guide, one slowly circulates the mental techniques contained in the second part of the "Record of the Common Origin of Dao and Qi".

He could clearly feel that, as the mental cultivation method was activated, faint yet pure streams of natural energy were slowly drawn out from the potted plants and flowers in the hall and converged towards his body.

At first, these natural energies flowed like trickles, cautiously probing Lin Ye's body, trying to find a suitable entry point.

Lin Ye then used his own Qi as a guide to lead these external Qi into his own Qi field.

He could feel these natural energies interacting and merging with the energies within his body, creating a wondrous resonance.

As time went on, Lin Ye became more and more skilled at guiding this Qi. He was able to control the amount of natural Qi introduced more precisely, ensuring that the Qi of the five elements in his body remained in balance.

After Lin Ye successfully introduced the Qi of nature into his body and perfectly integrated it with his own Qi, he began to try to circulate his Qi according to the specific method recorded in the jade slip.

A moment later, Lin Ye slowly opened his eyes, only to see a faint halo surrounding his body. At that moment, a few blades of grass swayed in the wind, one of them seemingly swirling in the air before drifting onto the halo.

It shattered into pieces the instant it touched.

Its shape resembles that of someone who has been subjected to a thousand cuts and ten thousand slices.

They will never return to their previous state.

Seeing this, Lin Ye slowly withdrew his power, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.

He thought to himself: This is indeed a good technique.

Lin Ye glanced at the sky and realized that it was already late afternoon.

"Someone come here," Lin Ye called softly.

As soon as he finished speaking, an eunuch who was guarding outside the hall entered and quickly walked up to Lin Ye, bowing respectfully: "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Lin Ye: "Prepare the car, let's go to Fanghua Palace."

The eunuch accepted the order and left quickly, arranging everything in a short time.

Fanghua Palace

Upon entering the hall, Zhou Ru, dressed in exquisite makeup, came out to greet him and said softly, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Lin Ye waved his hand and said gently, "My dear consort, there's no need for such formality."

Zhou Ru slowly rose, her eyes, which had been slightly lowered, lifting as well. Yet, a hint of undisguised resentment lingered within them. She said, seemingly quite aggrieved, "Why hasn't Your Majesty come to my palace for so many days? I miss Your Majesty so much..."

Before she finished speaking, she took out an exquisite embroidered handkerchief from her wide sleeve, gently placed it on the corner of her eye, and wiped away the tears that Lin Ye thought were nonexistent.

Zhou Ru has been trying to get Lin Ye to "indulge in women" these past few days, so that he can add another crime to his list of crimes when he is building the Dan Palace.

But every time he went to see him, he was turned away by the eunuch with various excuses, which made him extremely frustrated.

Now that Lin Ye has come to her of his own accord, she naturally has to put on a good show to make Lin Ye feel guilty, so as to go along with her plan.

Although Lin Ye couldn't see Zhou Ru's expression, he could guess what she was thinking and immediately adopted a reassuring tone, saying, "My beloved consort, I know you always think of me, and so do I."

"But regarding the Dan Palace matter..." Lin Ye said, feigning helplessness with a sigh, and then fell silent.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ru was secretly delighted, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips.

The more worried Lin Ye was, the happier she was.

But when Zhou Ru looked up at Lin Ye, her expression showed extreme worry.

Then she said, "With Your Majesty's words, I would be happy to wait for Your Majesty for a lifetime."

"Regardless of the court officials' attitude towards the Dan Palace matter, Your Majesty must prioritize your health."

"Otherwise, I..."

Zhou Ru stopped speaking there, as if all her unspoken words could be found in that last syllable. Then she took her handkerchief and began wiping away her "tears" again.

Lin Ye: "..."

Should he be called a "veteran actor"?

"My beloved concubine, please don't cry..."

Lin Ye gently comforted Zhou Ru as he embraced her and led her into the house.

"Your Majesty, let me help you undress." Zhou Ru looked at Lin Ye and spoke softly.

The same pair of eyes, but in Zhou Wanwan's eyes, they were aloof and incomparable, different from those of a celestial being.

But with Zhou Ru, it was a combination of coquettishness and allure, captivating people without their own awareness.

Lin Ye merely chuckled softly, his gaze fixed on those captivating eyes, and said in a steady voice, "Why is my beloved concubine in such a hurry?"

"Tonight's beautiful scenery immediately reminds me of..." Lin Ye said, a nostalgic expression appearing on his face, before continuing, "That day, my beloved concubine danced for me with such captivating grace..."

Zhou Ru had the memories passed down to her by Zhou Wanwan, so she naturally knew exactly what day and what dance Lin Ye was referring to.

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she made up her mind.

"If Your Majesty wishes to see it, I may dance another song for you," Zhou Ru said immediately, showing her "thoughtfulness."

At this moment, whether Lin Ye wanted to listen to music or watch a dance, it would undoubtedly be the "icing on the cake" for her plan.

However, after waiting for a moment, Zhou Ru heard Lin Ye slowly say, "My beloved concubine has misunderstood my meaning."

"My beloved concubine, do you still remember what you gave me to drink after your dance?" Lin Ye asked, seemingly in a good mood.

Zhou Ru thought for a moment and said, "Wine?"

Lin Ye nodded and said, "That's right."

"I had just wished to share a few drinks with my beloved concubine on this fine night."

Zhou Ru was overjoyed upon hearing this. She knew that Lin Ye had always gone straight to the bed when he came before, never giving her a chance to use a sleeping potion on him. Now that Lin Ye had brought it up himself, how could she refuse?

She immediately replied, "If Your Majesty has such intentions, I will certainly comply."

As she spoke, she clapped her hands lightly, signaling the maids to get ready.

The maids responded to the sound with light and skillful movements. Soon, some maids brought over exquisite wine vessels, while others brought over several delicate side dishes, which were placed on the table.

Zhou Ru personally poured Lin Ye a full glass of wine and said softly, "Your Majesty, please."

Lin Ye accepted the wine cup, "My beloved consort is so thoughtful, I am very pleased."

He raised his cup, took a small sip, and praised, "This wine is excellent. My beloved concubine, please have a cup as well."