Having many children brings many blessings; the struggle for power begins with marriage.

Inside the secret room, the golden rod on the round platform emitted a blood-red light. There was a shoulder strap on the back of the rod. If Lu Chen were here, he would immediately recognize it as some kind of modern firearm.

However, although this weapon looks like some kind of rifle, the ammunition it uses is not ordinary bullets. After the butt of this gun, which emits black gas, comes into contact with the blood in the pool, it frantically absorbs the blood in the pool, as if it were an insatiable monster.

Seeing this scene, Fu Hongchou and Yu Changqing both felt a chill.

A weapon is actively absorbing blood, and judging from its appearance, it seems to have an internal space that can hold so much blood. I wonder how it does it.

This weapon is too sinister. It might actually turn against its owner in the future. After Emperor Xia deals with the old palace master, it would be best for Xuan Yue Palace to keep its distance from Great Xia. This thing is too strange, lest they suffer the same fate as the Xia Dynasty one day.

Yu Changqing then asked, "When can this weapon be used?"

Emperor Xia replied, "It must be used after it has absorbed enough martial arts power and blood essence. If it is used now, it will absorb the user's power and blood essence."

Yu Changqing muttered to himself, "It really is an evil weapon. I'm afraid even the Demonic Sect doesn't have anything this evil."

"However, with this item, the chances of killing the old palace master are much greater."

At this moment, Fu Hongchou asked Emperor Xia a crucial question, "You say this weapon can kill celestial beings, but you've never used it. How do you know it can definitely kill celestial beings?"

Emperor Xia replied calmly, "When the Shadow Guards discovered this weapon, they accidentally activated it. In just an instant, a hole was punched through a mountain. I do not believe that such power could not kill a Celestial Being."

Upon hearing Emperor Xia's reply, Yu Changqing and the other man were reminded once again of the divine artifact of their Xuan Yue Palace, which seemed to be capable of piercing through a mountain peak as well.

It seems that the two weapons are about the same in power. As long as they can kill the old palace master, the weapon will be theirs.

Most importantly, that weapon didn't have such a strong evil nature as the one in front of them. This weapon was bound to devour its master at first glance; it was only a matter of time.

However, the weapon from Xuan Yue Palace is different; that weapon does not require the blood of a martial artist as a condition.

Yu Changqing laughed loudly and said, "Good! Very good! With this weapon, that woman is doomed!"

Upon hearing Yu Changqing's words, Emperor Xia's lips curled up slightly, indicating that the two of them truly intended to kill the old palace master of Xuan Yue Palace.

If they really succeed, as long as the Celestial of Xuan Yue Palace dies, even if the Northern Kingdom possesses those powerful weapons, it may not be a match for the Great Xia. After all, without the Celestial protecting Lu Chen, they can send people to assassinate Lu Chen directly, just like last time.

Once that rebellious son dies, the Northern Kingdom will inevitably collapse. At that time, Great Xia can actually take over the mysterious weapons of the Northern Kingdom. Once Great Xia possesses the weapons of the Northern Kingdom, no force will dare to challenge Great Xia in the future.

For a moment, Emperor Xia seemed to see the powerful figures and rulers of several dynasties bowing down before him.

……

North.

North Palace.

On his way to the study, Lu Chen passed by the Hundred Flowers Garden and saw Mu Zixuan and Xue Linglong holding hands and chatting in the pavilion.

In the past few days, Xue Linglong has come to the Prince's Mansion to see Mu Zixuan almost every day. The two seem to have become good friends and seem to have endless topics to talk about.

Seeing Xue Linglong arrive again, Lu Chen thought to himself that his elder brother was getting impatient, or perhaps Xue Linglong herself was impatient.

On the surface, Xue Linglong seems to be on the same side as Lu Yi, but in reality, she is still concerned about the benefits of the Taiyin God Sect. She is probably thinking about how to sacrifice him and then awaken the so-called leader.

Lu Chen glanced at Mu Zixuan and Xue Linglong, then at Chu Yuqin. Seeing that Chu Yuqin was also next to Mu Zixuan, Lu Chen didn't think much of it and went straight to his study.

As Lu Chen passed through the Hundred Flowers Garden, Xue Linglong noticed that Lu Chen glanced in her direction. Xue Linglong thought to herself, "It seems that this Northern King really has his eye on his sister-in-law."

She needed to find a way to be alone with him in a room; only by being alone could she have a chance to poison the Northern King.

However, despite being a womanizer with many wives and concubines in his mansion, the Northern King did not seem to be constantly succumbing to lust. He appeared to be extremely busy every day.

She had come to the Prince's Mansion for several days in a row, but each time she saw Lu Chen going to the study to handle government affairs, and Lu Chen would stay in the study for a whole day.

This made Xue Linglong look at him with new respect; he truly lived up to his reputation as a man seemingly destined for greatness.

Although he was somewhat lustful, he did not forget his grand ambitions and aspirations because of his enjoyment of pleasure.

If I could torment a man like that, I don't know how satisfying it would be.

Seeing that Xue Linglong seemed to be lost in thought, Mu Zixuan asked, "Sister Xue, what's wrong?"

Upon hearing Mu Zixuan's voice, Xue Linglong instantly snapped out of her reverie and quickly said, "Sister Zixuan, I'm sorry, I was just thinking about something."

Xue Linglong then asked, "Sister Zixuan, I've heard that Ninth Brother is fond of beautiful women. When I came to the Northern Kingdom, I brought all the dancers from the Eastern Palace with me. Now that my husband is engrossed in cultivation, he has lost interest in the dancers. Keeping them in the mansion is just as bad as leaving them there. Why not give them to the Northern King? What do you think?"

"You are the mistress of the Northern Prince's Mansion. If you are unwilling, then forget it."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zixuan was taken aback for a moment, and then she said, "Sister Xue, you don't know this, although the prince likes beautiful women, not just any woman can catch his eye. He only likes exceptionally beautiful women."

"He usually only looks at women with unparalleled beauty like Sister Xue."

Xue Linglong laughed and said, "Sister Zixuan, you're really joking. I'm already a withered flower, how could Ninth Brother possibly be interested in a woman like me?"

"If Your Highness doesn't like them, then I'll go back and dismiss all those dancers. There's no use keeping them around anyway."

Mu Zixuan said, "How about this, Sister Xue, bring those dancers to the Prince's mansion in a few days. I'll take a look for the Prince first. If they're the type the Prince likes, then we can keep them all at the Northern Prince's mansion."

Xue Linglong said, "Alright, I'll bring them to the Prince's Mansion in a couple of days."

Just then, a maid named Baihuayuan said to Xue Linglong, "Your Highness, the Prince said that you should go back and tell the Crown Prince to come to the Northern Prince's residence this afternoon. He has important matters to discuss with the Crown Prince."

Upon hearing this, Xue Linglong was taken aback. Could it be that the Northern King intended to help Lu Yi occupy Heyang County? (End of Chapter)