Aunt, please don't chase me. I don't want to be the emperor.

Ye Mingqiu was heading towards the heart of the valley, ready to hunt down the Beast King on the island. Ji Xian had the same idea. After digging several pits and failing to find the token, he decided to go in and find the Beast King.

The Red Snake Dragon, a beast second only to the level of Warcraft.

For the wandering cultivators and ordinary monks, monsters of this level are so terrifying that they dare not make enemies with them. But for Ji Xian, taking on ten of them is no problem for him and it is easy.

Second only to Warcraft, Ji Xian has killed real Warcraft, so why would she be afraid of this strange beast?

So, several people chose to go deep into the volcanic island...

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At the same time, in Chang'an City...

Chang'an City was still as prosperous and bustling as usual, with merchants and scholars gathering here, and life was thriving.

And today, a distinguished guest came to this city.

A young man in white led a horse into Chang'an, accompanied by a woman in blue. The man looked to be around twenty years old, handsome and elegant. The woman was a beauty so stunning she could captivate the eyes of every passerby.

The man walked in front, leading the horse, and looked around with some emotion: "Changan, it feels like I haven't been back for a long time..."

"Yeah." The woman in blue nodded in agreement. "Even though it's only been two years, it feels like a long time has passed."

The man smiled and asked her, "Do you want to walk around the city first?"

The woman shook her head: "Forget it, let's deal with Xian'er's affairs first."

The woman didn't seem very interested, or perhaps she was more focused on getting the important things done quickly. The man, knowing his wife's personality, smiled and nodded, then continued walking, leading the horse.

These two people are naturally Emperor Xingzong and the Queen Mother, Ji Xian’s parents, Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin.

After learning about Ji Xian's situation, Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin rushed from Yingxue Mountain in Yuzhou to Chang'an City in Yongzhou as quickly as possible, preparing to enter the court as soon as possible to discuss matters with the ministers in the court.

Of course, there is actually nothing to discuss. Ji Xingyu’s plan is definitely to capture Ji Xian.

Yesterday he had sent a bird message to Chang'an, and all the ministers in the court knew that the emperor would come to the capital today, so they all waited outside the palace gate to welcome him.

When Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin arrived outside the palace, all the civil and military officials knelt down and saluted: "Greetings to the Supreme Emperor, greetings to the Empress Dowager, long live the Emperor!"

Of course, there were some who did not kneel, and they were all top ministers in the court. For example, Grand Tutor Kong Mingliang, Imperial Preceptor Zhang Mengxuan, Prime Minister Di Qingtian, etc. However, they did not overstep their bounds and also bowed.

"Flat body."

Ji Xingyu's face was rather embarrassed, because he felt that no matter how long he watched, he still felt uncomfortable seeing these people kneeling to him.

The ministers all stood up, and Kong Mingliang stepped forward with a smile and a feather fan: "Greetings to the Supreme Emperor, and to the Empress Dowager."

"Senior Kong."

Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin bowed to Kong Mingliang, and then Ji Xingyu asked, "Where are Xian'er and Xue'er now?"

"Haha, Emperor Taizong, please enter the palace first."

Kong Mingliang and other civil and military officials first welcomed Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin into the palace, and then went to Qingxin Palace.

Qingxin Hall is where the emperor works and rests in the palace. In the past, Ji Xian had to handle state affairs and review memorials in three places: the imperial study, the bedroom, and the Qingxin Hall.

Ji Xingyu was no stranger to the Qingxin Palace. He had been the emperor in this palace for sixteen years.

Then, Kong Mingliang reported to Ji Xingyu in this hall all the things that had happened during this period of time, including the Taibaitu incident, the destruction of Tianxue Ji and the Undead Sword, etc.

After hearing that Tianxue Ji and the Undead Sword were shattered by the Butterfly Shadow leader Cheng Longjiu, Ji Xingyu's face changed completely.

"What did you say?" Ji Xingyu took a step forward in disbelief, staring at Kong Mingliang in amazement: "Senior...can you say it again?"

Kong Mingliang sighed: "Alas, Your Majesty, Cheng Longjiu's Wanxiang Jue has been cultivated to a level that is no less than Ling Yatou's."

The "Ling girl" Kong Mingliang was referring to was Ling Qianfan, the Lie Que Commander. She had been only twenty years old when she became the Lie Que Commander. To most of the elders who had to wait hundreds of years to become Yang Shen, Ling Qianfan was nothing more than a young girl. Consequently, the older generation of Yang Shens in the Great Zhou Dynasty addressed Ling Qianfan as "girl" or "little girl."

Although Kong Mingliang was loyal to the Great Zhou during the War of Renaissance, he and Ling Qianfan had known each other for no less than three hundred years, so he also called her that.

What Kong Mingliang meant by this was that Cheng Longjiu's threat and strength were already strong enough to destroy both the Heavenly Blood Princess and the Dead Sword in one battle.

Hearing Kong Mingliang say this, Ji Xingyu took two steps back, lowered his head and clenched his fists: "This... Mother, the Undead..."

The two swords symbolize two people, two people who are extremely important to Ji Xingyu.

Tang Lin seemed calmer and reacted faster. She asked Kong Mingliang, "What about Xian'er and Xue'er? Are they okay? Where are they now?"

Kong Mingliang looked at Tang Lin and said, "Your Majesty, both His Majesty and Prime Minister Su are fine. However, His Majesty's whereabouts are currently unknown, and Prime Minister Su is still searching for him. I received a letter from Prime Minister Su yesterday, and she is currently working with Miss Su."

"Falling flowers?"

"Yes."

Tang Lin was a little surprised to hear that Su Luohua and Su Luoxue were acting together. After all, in her impression, Luohua was also very busy.

Compared to Su Luoxue, Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin were actually more familiar with Su Luohua, because Su Luohua was one of the heroes who had joined them in launching the war of restoration. Since Ji Xingyu entered the world eighteen years ago, Su Luohua had always been by their side.

If Luohua and Xueer acted together, it meant that Luohua must have known about Xianer's affairs.

Ji Xingyu took a deep breath, calming himself down from the matter of Tianxue Ji and the Death Sword, and then asked Kong Mingliang, "Senior, did Xue'er mention Luohua's opinion in her letter?"

Since Luohua knows about this, it would be better to ask her.

Kong Mingliang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Miss Su didn't mention it, but she did write in a letter that after finding Your Majesty, she would come to Chang'an to talk to you."

"Find me?"

"Yes?"

"What do you want to talk to me about?"

"I don't know."

Although Kong Mingliang said he didn't know, his smiling expression and eyes were obviously lying. Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin could tell at a glance that he knew everything but just said nothing.

This made Ji Xingyu speechless. This kind of enjoyment felt like a secret. How could he be the same as Luohua and Pang Laodao? Was Master Kong led astray by them?

The reason Kong Mingliang didn't say anything was not because he had this special hobby, but mainly because of the relationship between Ji Xian and Su Luoxue...it was not convenient for him to talk about it.

Since Miss Su was going to Chang'an to talk to the Emperor, she must have noticed the subtle relationship between the two children. If so, let her explain this to the Emperor, and I won't have to say anything.

3.23 His Majesty the Emperor Wants to Steal Heads

"What, what did you say!!!"

The voice of the retired emperor, Ji Xingyu, echoed throughout the Golden Throne Hall, filled with shock and disbelief, and he wondered if he had misheard. Empress Dowager Tang Lin was also nearby, and though she remained silent, her eyes were filled with shock.

Kong Mingliang replied with a smile: "The emperor heard correctly, I said it very clearly."

"Senior, are you serious?"

Ji Xingyu waved his hand, stepped forward and questioned, "If you let Xian'er roam freely in the martial arts world, what will happen to this country? What will happen to the world?"

"Your Majesty has been away for some time, but the Great Zhou is still doing well."

"That's because you're here!"

“We are here now and we will always be here.”

"No matter what, Xian'er is the emperor. He can't abandon the Great Zhou and act according to his own will!"

Ji Xingyu's attitude was very tough, and it didn't seem like there was any chance of further discussion.

But Kong Mingliang's attitude remained calm, only the smile on his face faded a little, and he looked more serious and solemn: "Your Majesty, I think my junior brother should have mentioned to you more than once that you should live according to your heart."

The junior brother that Kong Mingliang was referring to was Pang Yuanchu, Su Luoxue's master. He was very active during the War of Renaissance and helped the then emperor and empress dowager several times.

Pang Yuanchu even broke the rule of passing down the Wen Tian Lu to a single person, and gave it to Tang Lin without accepting any disciples. Tang Lin lived up to expectations and mastered the entire Wen Tian Lu and then mastered the Wan Xiang Jue with his master Lie Que Shuai.

Therefore, Pang Yuanchu taught those around him to live according to their hearts more than once. He told Ji Xingyu and Tang Lin, he told the sisters Su Luohua and Su Luoxue, and he also told Ji Xian.

This sentence is not just about doing whatever you want literally. In a broader sense, it means that forcing yourself and others to do things is the most inefficient.

This sentence is applicable to Ji Xian now.

It is true that a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, but is it the best thing to do to bring the reluctant Ji Xian back to the throne?

Coercion and oppression will cause people to feel disgust and hatred. If they are squeezed for a long time, it will eventually explode. No one can predict whether it will bring disaster to the country and the people or destroy the moral heart.

Kong Mingliang was well aware of this truth, which is why he allowed Liu Gongdou to become a foolish emperor during the Shu Dynasty.

When Kong Mingliang said this, Ji Xingyu naturally thought of this.

Ji Xingyu clenched his fists, looking like he was suppressing his anger, but his eyes were clearly moved: "But...but...the Great Zhou has just been restored, how can we..."

At this moment, Tang Lin, who had been standing nearby without saying much, stepped forward and pulled Ji Xingyu's hand.

Ji Xingyu was stunned, looked at Tang Lin, and said in a lost voice: "Linlin..."

"I have a solution."

"What do you...do?"

"Ah Bai, just sit on the throne again." Tang Lin pointed at the throne in the Golden Palace that had not been occupied for a long time and said calmly, "While Xian'er is away, Ah Bai, just take over the government affairs temporarily."

"As for Xian'er, let's find him first. There's no rush anyway."

What Empress Dowager Tang Lin said was a compromise.

And this happens to be the most acceptable and recognized option in the current court situation.

After hearing this, Ji Xingyu took Tang Lin's hand and sighed, saying, "Okay, I get it. I didn't expect that I would have to be Ji Xingyu again after only being Zhao Bai for two years."

Emperor Xingzong had two names. When he was in the court, he was called Ji Xingyu, and when he was in the martial arts world, he was called Zhao Bai.

Because the Great Zhou had not yet been restored during the War of Renaissance, Ji Xingyu had always been traveling the world under the name and identity of Zhao Bai, so most people in the world called him Zhao Bai.

Even when Kong Mingliang first met Ji Xingyu, he met him as Zhao Bai. At that time, Kong Mingliang was the elder of the God of Wealth Association, and Ji Xingyu was Zhao Bai, the wanted criminal of Daxuan.

Later, Kong Mingliang and other Jianghu forces joined Zhao Bai in launching a war of restoration, overthrowing Daxuan and restoring Dazhou. Kong Mingliang became the Grand Tutor of Dazhou and one of the Seven Marshals, the Sky Fox Marshal. Zhao Bai also became Emperor Xingzong of Dazhou, and only after passing the throne to Ji Xian and retiring from the Jianghu did he finally return to being Zhao Bai.

And now, he has to be Ji Xingyu again.

As for Ji Xian...

Ji Xingyu looked at Kong Mingliang and said, "Senior, let's discuss this matter later, but the capture of Xian'er cannot stop."

Kong Mingliang smiled and shook his head, but still bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, I obey your command."

Your Majesty, I have tried my best.

However, given Your Majesty's ability, even if the Emperor really wanted to catch him, it would probably not be that easy.

Furthermore... Kong Mingliang actually had another solution, one that would not only comply with the imperial decree but also allow him to help His Majesty once more. During the fall of the Shu Dynasty, his wisdom and strategy were considered unmatched, even the great military strategist Pang Yuanchu couldn't quite match him.

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At the same time, Ji Xian, who was still undergoing the Tianji Pavilion trial on the volcanic island...

Ji Xian fought his way into the valley, and encountered not only ant beasts, but also snakes and turtles, but none of them could withstand Ji Xian's attack.

He killed his way forward, leaving corpses of strange beasts all over the ground.

But what surprised Ji Xian was that the special spiritual power fluctuations emitted by Shenghuiji in his hand became stronger and stronger. Ji Xian's perception was extremely sharp, so he could feel it clearly.

He could feel the sword's...emotions?

Yes, the spiritual power fluctuations emitted by Princess Shenghui, if Ji Xian carefully perceived them, were a bit like emotions, like the seven emotions and six desires of human beings.

The spiritual energy fluctuations emitted by Princess Shenghui have changed compared to before. Before, it seemed a bit eager and belligerent, but now it has become a bit excited and uncontrollable.

If you try to guess at this sword the same way you guess at a person's thoughts, it's like...

It was as if there was some huge monster in front of him, and the sword in his hand was eager to chop it down.

Is it Cheng Ying, or the red dragon snake in the deepest part of the volcanic island?

Ji Xian didn't know, but he decided to follow the spiritual fluctuations of the sword and move forward. Anyway, the Red Snake Dragon Snake should be right in front of him. He could also sense the spiritual fluctuations of that level of strange beast, so he might as well chop it down as well!

! ! ! ! !

At this time, Ji Xian stopped and looked ahead with sharp eyes, looking at the volcano.

At the foot of the volcano, he felt a powerful spiritual fluctuation, at the Yang God level, as well as a scorching aura fluctuation, as if there was a battle going on.

Is Cheng Ying fighting with the Red Snake Dragon?

This was Ji Xian's first reaction, and it was also the most likely possibility. After all, his perception was locked on the Red Snake Dragon the entire time.

Oh my god, this expressionless girl is going to kill her way through the volcanic island ahead of time. Is the Red Snake going to be killed by her?

No, I don't want to dig the hole bit by bit anymore.

We have to snatch the head of this expressionless woman!