Yin Yang Heavenly Emperor Technique

The banquet continued, but the atmosphere had become incredibly strange.

Qin Feng was then quietly led by a palace maid to a waterside pavilion deep within the Tianxiang Garden.

Huangfu Yuxiang, dressed in palace attire, was already waiting there.

She stood with her back to the path she had come from, leaning against the railing. The moonlight cast a cool, silvery glow on her slender figure, making her look like a fairy from the moon palace, beautiful beyond compare.

"Go down."

She didn't turn around, she just waved her hand gently.

The palace maid who had led the way retreated silently, and in an instant, only Qin Feng and she remained around the waterside pavilion, along with a pool of silent moonlight.

Huangfu Yuxiang slowly turned around, her clear, cold phoenix eyes filled with complex emotions. She gently pushed the jade box containing the Perfect Youth-Preserving Pill in front of Qin Feng.

"Xiao Feng, this item is too precious for me to accept."

Qin Feng didn't even glance at the jade box, nor did he reach out to take it.

"There's no reason to take back a gift that's already been given."

Huangfu Yuxiang frowned: "When the Qin family suffered a disaster before, I was in the deep palace and was unable to lend a helping hand in time. I already feel guilty. I cannot accept a reward without having done anything for it."

"My sister-in-law was able to write that letter and guide me through my confusion; that is an immense kindness."

"Otherwise, I would have really thought that my father and brothers died on the battlefield."

Qin Feng was speaking from the heart. When the Qin family was besieged, Huangfu Yuxiang was far away in the capital, and Cao Qiudao was also watching with predatory eyes. Distant water could not quench immediate thirst.

Moreover, judging from the other party's behavior at this banquet, Huangfu Yuxiang still holds a place in the Qin family in her heart.

If the other party is truly a heartless person, what does it matter if she's a princess? Even if he were to feed the Perfect Youth-Preserving Pill to a dog, Qin Feng still wouldn't give it to him.

"Besides, in my heart, my sister-in-law will always be my sister-in-law."

The words "Always my sister-in-law" caused Huangfu Yuxiang's delicate body to tremble almost imperceptibly, and her clear, cold phoenix eyes instantly welled up with tears.

She knew the Qin family's current predicament better than anyone. This Perfect Youth-Preserving Pill was priceless, yet Qin Feng still gave it to her, his sister-in-law who was now a thing of the past, without hesitation.

Thinking of this, Huangfu Yuxiang's long-frozen heart seemed to be warmed by a current. She no longer refused, and with a slight movement of her jade fingers, she solemnly put the jade box into her storage bag.

"Sister-in-law, I've already read the letter."

Seeing that she accepted the pills, Qin Feng changed the subject, his gaze suddenly sharpening as he went straight to the point, "What exactly happened at Lulong Pass?"

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Yuxiang's expression instantly became extremely solemn.

"Those who know the specific military situation and marching route of Lulong Pass are no more than five people in the entire Qinglong Kingdom court."

Qin Feng's eyes narrowed.

Huangfu Yuxiang continued, "Based on my investigation over this period, the Left Chancellor Cao Qiudao is the most suspicious among them!"

Cao Qiudao.

A murderous intent flashed in Qin Feng's eyes.

It really was that old scoundrel.

"He is already the Left Chancellor, second only to the emperor, so why would he collude with foreign enemies and commit such treasonous acts?"

"Those who hold the highest positions in the court are still ultimately 'subjects'."

Huangfu Yuxiang's voice carried a deep weariness and helplessness. "When a person's ambition swells to the point that even a prime minister's position cannot satisfy them, what do you think they are thinking?"

Go a step further?

Qin Feng felt a chill run down his spine.

This traitor Cao Cao actually harbors ambitions to ascend to the throne and usurp the throne?!

"Why wasn't this matter reported to His Majesty?"

"Father..." A hint of sadness flashed in Huangfu Yuxiang's eyes, "He is obsessed with pursuing the ultimate in martial arts and has been in seclusion for five years, neglecting state affairs. In the Qinglong Kingdom today, Cao Qiudao has already taken over the reins."

She looked at Qin Feng, her voice extremely low, as if she had used all her strength.

"I suspect that even my daily life is under his surveillance. If it weren't for my birthday banquet today, I probably wouldn't even have had the chance to say these few words to you."

The emperor went into seclusion, powerful ministers held sway, wielding absolute power and harboring ambitions to usurp the throne...

Qin Feng finally understood why his nominal sister-in-law, despite being a princess, lived such a precarious life.

He looked at the beautiful, weary face before him and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law."

"I'll handle Cao Qiudao!"

Qin Feng's eyes flashed with murderous intent. Cao Qiudao was already his sworn enemy. If this man were to betray his country, collude with foreign powers, and kill his father and brothers, then he deserved to die a thousand deaths and must be killed by his own hand!

Huangfu Yuxiang was taken aback for a moment, then reminded him, "This matter needs to be considered carefully."

"Cao Qiudao's mansion is full of experts, and he himself has already reached the peak of the Golden Core stage. You must not act rashly."

In her plan, the best strategy was to preserve Qin Feng, the last bloodline of the Qin family, and have her and Qin Feng secretly gather evidence of Cao Qiudao's crimes. Then, they would lie in wait!

She awaited her father, Emperor Huangfu Shenyi of the Azure Dragon Kingdom, to emerge from seclusion!

"Before my father went into seclusion, he was already at the half-step Purple Mansion realm. Once he emerges from seclusion, he will surely step into the Purple Mansion realm in one fell swoop!"

"By then, with the Purple Mansion cultivators stationed in the capital, the world will be at peace. Cao Qiudao alone won't be able to stir up any trouble!"

Qin Feng fell silent.

Huangfu Yuxiang's strategy was sound and correct.

only……

When will Huangfu Shenyi emerge from seclusion? In one year? Three years? Or ten years?

no one knows.

Would a cunning and treacherous old man like Cao Qiudao give them so much time?

……

After bidding farewell to his sister-in-law Huangfu Yuxiang, Qin Feng took Xu Wan and left the venue.

"Young Master Qin, please wait."

A slightly aged voice sounded from behind.

Qin Feng turned around and saw that the person who came was Liu Xuan, the owner of the Wanbaolou in the capital who had appraised the pills earlier.

"What is it?" Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, his tone indifferent.

"Hehe, Young Master Qin, there's no need to be nervous." Liu Xuan waved his hand. "I only talk business, not about grudges. I've come for the Perfect Youth-Preserving Pill."

The Perfect Youth Preservation Pill is comparable in value to a Grade 4 Spirit Pill. If such a high-level pill were to appear at the Wanbaolou auction, it would be an excellent finale treasure, which would surely cause a sensation throughout the Azure Dragon Kingdom and even the surrounding countries!

Qin Feng shook his head indifferently, "It's a pity that I only have one Perfect Youth Preservation Pill."

"this……"

Liu Xuan's smile froze, his disappointment evident.

I guess I was just overthinking things.

Such a heaven-defying elixir is a legendary item; to obtain even one is an immense stroke of luck. This young man must have had some extraordinary fortune, accidentally acquiring it from some ancient cave.

Asking him to produce a second one is nothing short of delusional.

Oh well, we were never meant to be.

Liu Xuan sighed inwardly and was about to bow and take his leave when Qin Feng's voice rang out again.

"However, although the Youth Preservation Pill is gone, I still have some other pills here."

A playful smile curved his lips.

"If the price is right, we can discuss it."

Liu Xuan suddenly looked up, a glimmer of hope rekindling in his eyes: "What kind of pill?"

Without wasting words, Qin Feng flipped his wrist, and an ordinary-looking storage bag appeared in his palm. He casually tossed it toward Liu Xuan.

The movement was so casual, as if he were just tossing away a bag of trash.

Liu Xuan subconsciously took it and probed it with his divine sense.

The next moment, the expression on his face suddenly froze!

Inside the storage bag, dozens of jade bottles were neatly stacked, each radiating astonishing spiritual energy fluctuations.

"A Grade Three Golden Condensation Pill..."

"Second-grade top-tier Dust-Clearing Pill, Azure Cloud Pill..."

Liu Xuan's breathing instantly became rapid.

Any one of these pills would be enough to drive countless cultivators mad.

But what truly made him lose his composure was not the grade of these pills, but their quality!

His divine sense swept over each pill.

The elixir is radiant and pure, containing no impurities!

"This...this is...all of them are of perfect quality?!"