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Shortly after, Lan He arrived on time in front of the main hall where the Prince's Palace teleportation array was located.

Ling Qingzhu was already waiting there, still dressed in a plain dress, her face covered with a light veil, as aloof as the moon.

Upon seeing the Azure Scale Sword at Lan He's waist, her gaze flickered slightly, but she said nothing, simply nodding faintly: "Young Master Lan, we can set off now."

"Thank you for waiting so long, young lady." Lan He bowed.

At this moment, the captain of the guards who was watching over and responsible for activating the teleportation array saw Lan He arrive and hurriedly bowed: "Young Prince, the teleportation array is ready and the coordinates have been locked onto the teleportation node of the capital of the Great Yan Dynasty as you instructed."

As he spoke, he glanced at Ling Qingzhu beside him, his expression growing even more respectful, and continued to report: "This long-distance teleportation will require 50,000 Nirvana Pills. The funds have already been drawn from the royal treasury. Please give your instructions."

Fifty thousand nirvana pills!

This figure represents a massive expense that would cause considerable financial distress for many clan powers in lower-level dynasties.

The construction and maintenance of large teleportation arrays are already costly, and the energy required for each activation is staggering, enough to deter ordinary forces.

This is one of the main reasons why many cultivators from smaller dynasties face difficulties when traveling and have to rely on super sects or super dynasties.

However, for a super dynasty like the Immortal Dynasty, which stands at the pinnacle of the Eastern Xuan Region, such expenditure is merely a trivial matter in its daily operations. Paying for their young prince's training journey is perfectly normal.

Lan He nodded, indicating that he understood. This expense was within his expectations. He turned to Ling Qingzhu and said, "Miss Ling, please."

Ling Qingzhu nodded slightly, having no objection.

The Immortal Dynasty was originally a subordinate force of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. Using the Immortal Dynasty's teleportation array was one of the privileges of the cultivators of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, which was reasonable and justifiable.

Without another word, the two stepped into the center of the enormous teleportation array in the hall, which was constructed of complex runes and emitted gentle spatial fluctuations.

Seeing the two stand still, the captain of the guards dared not delay and immediately cast a series of complex hand seals to activate the teleportation array.

hum!

The teleportation array suddenly lit up, and countless profound runes emerged and intertwined from the ground and in the air, causing a powerful spatial force to violently vibrate and converge. The intense light completely engulfed the figures of Lan He and Ling Qingzhu.

The light vanished in an instant, and the two figures disappeared from the formation.

Inside the main hall, only the ripples in the space that had not yet completely subsided and the faint lingering energy in the air remained.

The captain of the guard wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately, as if sensing something, his gaze inadvertently swept over an inconspicuous shadowy corner of the main hall, where a gray shadow seemed to flash very vaguely, but it seemed to be just an illusion of light and shadow.

He dared not investigate further, and quickly lowered his head to continue performing his duties.

The waters of the War King's Mansion run deep.

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Three days later

The Great Yan Dynasty, Great Yan Prefecture.

This prefecture can be considered the heart of the Great Yan Dynasty. Not only is the imperial capital located here, but the true top forces within the dynasty, the four major clans and three major sects, also mostly gather here.

It is no exaggeration to say that Dayan County was the center of the entire dynasty.

At this moment, outside the magnificent palace in the imperial capital of the Great Yan Dynasty, which is used for long-distance teleportation arrays.

Space distorted slightly, and amidst the flashes of light, Lan He and Ling Qingzhu appeared. The slight dizziness from the long-distance teleportation quickly subsided, and the two steadied themselves, their gazes sweeping over their surroundings.

Outside the hall, a ceremonial guard was already waiting.

The leader was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, with strange black and white hair. His face was dignified and resolute, his eyes were sharp as a tiger, and he exuded a strong aura of nobility and an undisguised domineering pressure.

This person is none other than the current emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty, and also the strongest member of the royal family, Ba Hu Mo Jingtian!

His aura was calm and vast, clearly indicating that he had already reached the Nirvana Realm. The fact that he personally came to greet them showed the importance he placed on the envoy from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and the nobles of the Immortal Dynasty.

Upon seeing Lan He and his companion appear, Mo Jingtian revealed a dignified smile, stepped forward, and spoke in a booming voice, exuding a kingly aura: "I, Mo Jingtian of the Great Yan Dynasty, respectfully welcome the fairy of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and the young friend Lan He of the Immortal Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty is too kind."

Ling Qingzhu bowed slightly in return, her voice clear and cold, her manners impeccable.

Lan He followed closely behind, cupping his hands and saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty the Emperor."

"Haha, you two have come from afar, you must be tired from your journey. The palace has prepared a small banquet to welcome you, please do us the honor of joining us." Mo Jingtian extended a generous invitation.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Ling Qingzhu gently shook her head, politely declining, "Qingzhu's trip is mainly to visit an old friend, and I need to go to the Huangpu clan immediately. I appreciate the welcome banquet."

Lan He also said, "I am traveling with Miss Ling. Now that we have arrived, I will not trouble Your Majesty any further."

Seeing that the two were determined to leave, Mo Jingtian did not insist, and laughed heartily: "Since that's the case, it's not convenient for me to keep you any longer. The Huangpu clan is located in the north of Dayan County, not far from here. If you two need anything within the dynasty, please feel free to ask, and the Dayan royal family will do its best."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Ling Qingzhu and Lan He expressed their gratitude again.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two bid farewell and left the palace, heading straight for the Huangpu clan's residence in the north of Dayan County.

The Huangpu clan, as one of the four major clans of the Great Yan Dynasty, had a vast territory with magnificent buildings and an extraordinary presence.

Upon learning of Ling Qingzhu's arrival, the clan had already sent people to wait outside the main gate.

They were greeted by a silver-haired woman dressed in a light green dress.

She was tall and beautiful, but there was a coldness between her brows that was completely different from Ling Qingzhu's cool and ethereal demeanor. It was a sharper kind of coldness, as if it carried invisible thorns. When her gaze swept over you, you couldn't help but feel a chill.

She was Huangpu Jing, the daughter of the patriarch of the Huangpu clan.

Beside her stood a middle-aged man with a calm demeanor and a face somewhat similar to Huangpu Jing's. He wore a gentle yet reserved smile and had deep eyes. He was Huangpu Long, the patriarch of the Huangpu clan.

Upon seeing Ling Qingzhu, a faint warmth flickered in Huangpu Jing's icy eyes. She stepped forward, her voice still cold, but much gentler: "Qingzhu, you've come."

"Jing'er, it's been a long time." Ling Qingzhu nodded slightly, her cool tone revealing a hint of familiarity.

Huangpu Long then smiled and said, "Fairy Ling, young friend, you must be tired from your journey. I am Huangpu Long, and I welcome you both to the Huangpu family."

"Greetings, Chief Huangpu." Ling Qingzhu and Lan He greeted him together.

"No need for such formalities."

Huangpu Long waved his hand, his gaze lingering on Ling Qingzhu for a moment, then glancing curiously at the composed Lan He beside her, and said with a smile, "I heard from Jing'er that Fairy Ling prefers tranquility and dislikes noise. I have already ordered people to clean up 'Listening Bamboo Garden,' a quiet place with few disturbances, which is perfect for Fairy to live in."

"As for this young friend from the Immortal Dynasty, his accommodation has been arranged in the guest courtyard next door, not far away, and equally quiet."

He had obviously learned about Lan He's general background from his daughter, but he did not specifically ask Lan He's name. He addressed him as "little friend" in a polite but slightly distant manner, which was both courteous and tactful.

"Thank you for your trouble, clan chief," Ling Qingzhu said in thanks.

"Of course."

Huangpu Long smiled, then looked at his daughter, "Jing'er, you should take Fairy Ling and this young friend from the Immortal Dynasty to settle in. You young people haven't seen each other for a long time, so you can catch up. I won't disturb you any longer."

His words were tactful; he arranged accommodations while also leaving space for the young people, clearly understanding his daughter's thoughts.

"Yes, Father," Huangpu Jing replied.

Huangpu Long nodded to the two men again, then turned and left with his entourage, leaving the room to the three young men.

After her father left, Huangpu Jing looked at Ling Qingzhu, the warmth in her icy eyes seeming to rise slightly: "Let's go, I'll take you there."

As she spoke, her gaze seemed to casually sweep over Lanhe, but she didn't ask any further questions. She turned around and led the two of them deeper into the clan's territory.

The interior of the Huangpu clan compound is much larger than it appears from the outside, with pavilions and terraces scattered in a well-organized manner, streams flowing through it, and ancient trees planted to form a garden, exuding the heritage and elegance of an ancient family.

Huangpu Jing was clearly very familiar with this place, walking lightly through the corridors and paths.

Before long, she led Lanhe to a secluded and quiet courtyard with the words "Qinglan Residence" inscribed on the plaque above the gate. It was a bit far from the main house, and the environment was indeed tranquil.

"Young master, this is your temporary residence. All daily necessities are provided in the courtyard. If you need anything, please feel free to ask the servants outside."

Huangpu Jing stopped and introduced the situation in a calm tone, polite yet tactful.

"Thank you for the arrangements, Miss Huangpu." Lanhe bowed in thanks.

"No need."

Huangpu Jing gave a brief reply, then turned to Ling Qingzhu, her tone noticeably more intimate, "Qingzhu, your 'Listening Bamboo Garden' is on the other side, I'll take you there."

She clearly had no intention of letting Lanhe continue traveling with her.

Ling Qingzhu had no objection to this and nodded slightly to Lan He: "Young Master Lan, please rest and settle in here first, and we will discuss it later."

"Alright, Miss Ling, please go ahead." Lan He nodded.

Watching the two women leave side by side, Lan He turned and walked into Qinglan Residence. The courtyard was not large, but it was very clean and elegant, and the energy was quite abundant, making it a suitable place for quiet cultivation.

He quickly put away his belongings, then sat cross-legged in the quiet room and began to regulate his breathing, preparing himself for the upcoming trip to the ancient tomb.

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