People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Cao Ze sat cross-legged in the courtyard.

After the fierce battle in Puyang City, his foundation, which had been unstable due to his rapid breakthrough, has now been stabilized.

Indeed, only through experience can one grow faster.

Cao Ze controlled his breathing rate and slowly guided his internal energy to circulate within his body, passing through the tenth meridian located in the middle of the outer side of his upper limbs—the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian.

Its collateral vessels and meridians connect with it internally and externally, and its sinews are distributed on its exterior.

After a long while, the Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian will naturally become open.

And it lacks the slight sense of superficiality that came with the previous seriousness.

He continued breathing for a small cycle before slowly concluding his practice.

As night fell, Cao Ze glanced at the barely visible crescent moon; it was already the end of April.

Tomorrow will be May.

He took out the True Body Pill that Yanfei had given him.

After a moment's thought, he ate it.

In addition to opening up the meridians throughout the body, Zhenren Dan can also stimulate various potentials in the body and strengthen the Yin and Yang energies of the Ren and Du meridians.

Although taking the medicine now would not maximize its effects, he lacked time and wanted to improve his strength as quickly as possible.

Cao Ze took a deep breath and immersed himself in cultivation once again.

What would normally take ten days or even a month to open up the next meridian was quickly mostly opened up under the medicinal power of the True Person Pill.

Jingni, carrying the sleeping Xiaoyan'er who had finished playing, returned to Qingping Residence with Liwu.

Upon seeing Cao Ze cultivating, the two women simultaneously slowed their pace and quietly entered the house.

Li Wu whispered in the room, "He broke through again?"

Jing Ni nodded. Cao Ze had clearly just broken through, and his aura was not yet concealed.

Li Wu couldn't help but sigh, "After I opened up the eight extraordinary meridians, it took me almost three years to open up the twelve regular meridians."

"Including the time it takes to unblock the meridians in my body, if it weren't for your and his help in successfully establishing the Great Circulation within my body, I'm afraid it would have taken at least four or five years to break through to the first-class realm."

At this point, Li Wu couldn't help but beam with pride. In just over three years, she had broken through to the first-rate level, making her a highly talented individual in the martial arts world.

Of course, he couldn't compare to Cao Ze, who cultivated outdoors, and had almost opened up all twelve meridians in less than a year.

The candles inside the room were extinguished, and Li Wu and Xiao Yan'er went to sleep.

Jingni quietly left the house and meditated and cultivated not far from Cao Ze, protecting him.

The next day, the sun was high in the sky.

Cao Ze, in one go, mastered the eleventh meridian—the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian.

It is mainly distributed on the middle of the outer side of the lower limb, with collateral vessels and collateral meridians connecting to it internally and externally, and sinews distributed on its exterior.

He did not choose to continue refining the medicinal power within his body to connect the last of the twelve meridians.

Logically, once he has solidified his previously fragile foundation, he can proceed steadily and surely without any problems.

However, he chose to take the True Man Pill and directly break through to the next of the Twelve Meridians.

The foundation that was once solid has become somewhat unstable again.

However, all of this was within his expectations.

If he were to cultivate normally, judging from his previous breakthrough speed, it would take him about a month to open up a proper meridian. Moreover, due to the rapid breakthrough speed, it would still be difficult to avoid a weak foundation.

Therefore, it would be better to directly take the True Man Pill to break through quickly, and then use time to hone and solidify the foundation.

By increasing one and decreasing the other, not only can we save ten days or half a month of breakthrough time, but we can also stabilize the foundation and continue to make rapid breakthroughs.

Cao Ze slowly exhaled a breath of stale air while facing the bright sun.

He had a premonition that when Qin attacked Zhao, Zhao would become the epicenter of the struggle.

At that time, he will probably have to leave.

He didn't have many options left, unless he really wanted to collude with Empress Guo Kai.

"Mr. Cao Ze?"

A girl's voice rang out from outside Qingping Residence.

Cao Ze paused for a moment; it was Duanmu Rong's voice.

Jingni and Liwu had already taken the waking, noisy Xiaoyan'er to play with Zinu across the street.

He opened the door.

A girl's beautiful face came into view.

"Miss Rong."

Duanmu Rong smiled and glanced unintentionally at the small courtyard behind Cao Ze; no one was there.

Jing Ke also said that Cao Ze's courtyard was full of beautiful women, but not a single word of it was true.

"The Grand Master is preparing to leave Handan, and we would like to invite you to a gathering at Zuixianlou?"

"When?"

"Two hours later."

Cao Ze glanced at the sky; it was still early.

He hadn't gone to the Empress Dowager's place for several days in a row; if he delayed any longer, something bad might happen.

"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Miss Rong."

Duanmu Rong smiled gently and left gracefully.

After Duanmu Rong left, Cao Ze walked briskly to Chunqing Palace, where the Empress was staying.

Sure enough, when the Queen saw him, her wolfish green eyes were impossible to hide.

Zhao Qian arrived at Chunqing Palace as usual.

He was in a very cheerful mood after not seeing Cao Ze for more than ten days.

The only downside is that ever since his father was satisfied with his studies last time, his mother not only didn't let him play more, but also forced him to continue studying Cao Ze's "Three Character Classic" and "Thousand Character Classic", as well as the inhuman "Basic Logic".

After studying diligently for many days, he finally saw results and has now learned a little bit.

The Queen's personal maid hesitated for a moment when she saw Zhao Qian approaching. "Your Highness, the Queen has ordered that no one is allowed to enter."

Zhao Qian waved his hand, "Get out of the way!"

What a joke!

If he can't get in, then who can!

Cao Ze was deeply moved.

No wonder they're living a good life; they even have scripts featuring goldfish.

Guo Kai happened to enter the palace, intending to discuss military affairs with Zhao Yan.

He received news that Puyang had been captured by the Qin army. According to the previous court discussions in Qin, they would soon launch a military campaign against Zhao, which marked the beginning of all his plans.

"Hmm? Your Highness?"

Guo Kai saw Zhao Qian, who seemed absent-minded and was about to leave the palace, and couldn't help but speak up.

Zhao Qian exclaimed, "Ah! It's...it's the Prime Minister!"

Seeing Zhao Qian's sickly appearance, Guo Kai frowned and asked, "What's wrong, Your Highness?"

If Zhao Qian dies before Zhao Yan does, then he will become the biggest joke.

Zhao Qian found it difficult to speak, thinking that his mother was currently with Cao Ze.

But for some reason, I ended up saying it little by little.

His tone gradually became slightly excited, but his face still showed annoyance.

Guo Kai was baffled.

What's going on?

Why are you both excited and angry that Cao Ze is having an affair with the Queen?

However, Guo Kai, with his keen political sense, sensed that things were not so simple.

He dismissed Zhao Qian and continued on to Zhao Yan's place.

After pondering it over for a while, Guo Kai finally made up his mind after entering the Dragon Terrace Palace.

Without being detected by the chief, we must find a way to get rid of Cao Ze.

He worried that Zhao Qian's twisted personality might cause other trouble.

Between Zhao Qian and Cao Ze, he would undoubtedly prioritize Zhao Qian.

Cao Ze, inside Chunqing Palace, was unaware that Guo Kai had once again harbored murderous intentions towards him.

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P.S.: I reviewed it, made revisions, and did my best...

Chapter 215 The Attack of the Purple Maiden

After criticizing the Empress, Cao Ze finished repairing the car and leisurely left Chunqing Palace.

They happened to run into Guo Kai, who had just come out of Longtai Palace.

"Lord Xiangguo."

Cao Ze was in a good mood and greeted Guo Kai.

Doing a good deed every now and then can be quite pleasant.

Guo Kai still looks like that big-mouthed monkey, seemingly honest and kind on the surface.

"It's Mr. Cao Ze..."