Ten years of dormancy: Starting as a martial arts master at the pinnacle

There is a woman like a lotus, charming but not seductive.

When Li Changqing first met Xie Furong, these eight words were the only words that came to mind.

Immediately, a question popped into his mind: How can someone be so alluring?

"Let me see what this Crown Prince of Qi looks like."

Jiang Xiaobai, who had been brought in earlier, was completely dumbfounded when he saw Xie Furong.

With his cultivation level at the Free and Unfettered Realm, he almost lost control on the spot.

"Witch, what kind of bewitching magic did you use on me?"

Xie Furong was visibly taken aback when she heard the question.

She was born with a seductive charm, and in order not to waste her talent, she specially learned the techniques of the Yin-Yang Harmony Sect.

Even if others practice this technique with others every day, it would be considered quite good if they could reach the Grandmaster level.

The drawbacks of this technique are extremely obvious, and its potential is not high.

Xie Furong was different; even though she had never practiced dual cultivation with anyone, she still managed to break through to the Grandmaster level.

Having simply found a cultivation partner, she directly broke through to the Grandmaster realm. The sect leader of the Yin-Yang Harmony Sect looked at Xie Xiaoyao as if she were a star in the sky.

These are stars from the heavens descended to earth; if they don't cherish them, they'll be struck by lightning.

With her like this, why would she need to use any charm magic?

The moment she stands there, she naturally attracts the attention of all the male creatures around her.

Even females are not immune.

This little guy actually claims he uses seductive arts?

"This young man is quite cute, a prince at the Free and Unfettered Realm. General Nangong, using him as a furnace should be fine, right?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai not only didn't get angry, but her ears turned red.

This left Li Changqing dumbfounded.

I wonder what kind of creature it is. It's being used as a furnace, yet it's still so happy.

"His Highness has already given instructions to treat him well and not to neglect him. Also, make sure he doesn't encounter any problems, neither physically nor in terms of cultivation..."

In Li Changqing's eyes, Jiang Xiaobai was an important bargaining chip he used to exchange for innate spiritual bones.

Such an important asset must be protected carefully.

"Don't worry about that. I guarantee he won't be harmed in any way, and he might even benefit from it."

Xie Furong's cultivation method is not simply about absorbing yang energy to replenish yin. Not only does she benefit from dual cultivation, but her partner also gains benefits.

"As long as His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't mind, it's up to you."

Li Changqing shook his head.

Judging from Jiang Xiaobai's appearance, he probably won't be able to escape Xie Furong's clutches.

The matter was quickly settled; Jiang Xiaobai's cultivation was sealed. Once he arrived at the Xiaoyao Marquis's residence, someone would naturally be able to help him break the seal.

Xie Furong's carriage, like her name, was elegant and luxurious.

Even as the crown prince of Qi, Jiang Xiaobai had never ridden in such a carriage before.

"Witch, what's wrong with your car?"

Just as Xiaobai opened his mouth to ask, he suddenly heard the tender cries of vendors coming from both sides of the street.

This is Lake City, the heart of the entire Jiangnan region.

Little White pricked up its ears and listened attentively.

He soon heard what the voice was saying.

"La la la la la, I'm a little expert at selling newspapers..."

It wasn't speaking, but rather children singing a lullaby.

Xiao Bai looked in the direction of the sound and saw a beggar boy of about twelve or thirteen years old, wearing clothes with snail patches but very clean.

He was holding a large stack of papers in his hands and was calling out his wares.

"What is this?"

Xiao Bai asked with a look of surprise.

"It's the Kyoto newspaper, what's so strange about that?"

Xie Furong had completely forgotten how shocked she was when she first saw the Kyoto Daily.

At this moment, she looked at Xiaobai as if she were looking at a complete idiot.

"Kid, give me one."

The other party spoke so matter-of-factly that Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but doubt himself.

Is it his problem?

This question was quickly answered.

After receiving the newspaper, Xiaobai gave the child a silver tael as a reward.

This was already the smallest amount of money the Crown Prince of Qi possessed.

Otherwise, he would have to give silver notes.

But if that were the case, even if he dared to give it to them, the newspaper vendors wouldn't dare to take it.

Too much money can be a double-edged sword.

If they had given him a silver note, this child probably wouldn't have survived even today.

Upon receiving the newspaper, Jiang Xiaobai immediately opened it.

Leaving aside the other sections, two important pieces of information are revealed here.

The first piece of news: Regent Li Changqing is battling the abbot of Lingyin Temple.

The two sides fought for three days and three nights, until the sky and earth changed color and the sun and moon lost their light.

His Highness the Regent ultimately defeated Abbot Kongkong of Lingyin Temple through his indomitable fighting spirit and determination to reclaim lost territory.

Another piece of news is the great victory at Nangong Qiushui.

He successfully recaptured Linhai City, as well as three other cities.

By now, they have reclaimed almost half of the ten cities that were originally occupied by the State of Qi.

It is believed that before long, the ten cities that have been troubling the Great Zhou Dynasty will no longer be a problem.

They even have to forge ahead.

"The news got back so quickly?"

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but exclaim.

It should be noted that they traveled from Linhai to Hucheng in almost no time.

How could this news arrive faster than they did?

"Has this newspaper already spread throughout the entire Jiangnan region?"

Xie Furong's look at Jiang Xiaobai as if he were an idiot was very hurtful.

If possible, he really didn't want to ask the other party.

But the matter itself had such a huge impact that he simply couldn't convince himself to turn a deaf ear.

No matter how embarrassed he was, he had to ask.

"It's not just the whole of Jiangnan; it's probably spread all over the country by now."

"The news has spread throughout the country before we even arrived? Even the fastest horse in the world couldn't run that fast!"

Jiang Xiaobai could hardly believe it.

"This is a deal involving His Highness the Regent. How could a mere mortal like you possibly predict his capabilities?"

Unlike Jiang Xiaobai.

As a high-ranking member of the Xiaoyao Marquis's mansion, Xie Furong probably knew how the Kyoto Daily was distributed.

Arrow Eagle itself played a very important role in this, as did the Tianxia Society branches across the country.

But that's enough for her to know. Why should she explain it to the other person?

They have no relationship now, and even if they do in the future, it will only be a relationship of dual cultivation.

How can anyone compare to the relationship between the Marquis of Xiaoyao and the royal family?

"If the news spread throughout the entire Great Zhou so quickly, won't the whole world know?"

"Of course. The same goes for the news of your capture; I believe your father will know soon."

"Think about what kind of bargaining chips your father should offer?"

"This prince..."

Jiang Xiaobai frowned.

Although he had long suspected that Nangong Qiushui must have some ulterior motive, otherwise his behavior would be inexplicable.

But he couldn't guess what the other party was really up to.

The news that the Great Zhou had captured ten cities in succession and fully recovered lost territory quickly spread throughout the country.

The whole country was shocked and jubilant.

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