Protect Our Patriarch
Book 5: Chapter 149: Huari! True Immortal Reincarnation

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Wang Jidie's voice was somewhat low and hoarse, with a hint of fatigue and vicissitudes that didn't match her age in her childish tone.

"Huari, don't worry, don't be afraid." Princess of Suiyun held her protectively in her arms, smoothing out her chaotic aura with profound energy while softly comforting her, "Suiyun sister is by your side, Suiyun sister will protect you and help you fight the outer region demons."

Perhaps hearing her words, Wang Jidie's condition stabilized a bit, and her emotions gradually calmed down.

However, the heat on her body hadn't subsided, and she remained unconscious.

"Big bad Wang Ningxi, boo hoo~ I don't want to do any more papers~" In her daze, Wang Jidie murmured incessantly.

Perhaps recalling the pain of doing papers, her delicate little face scrunched up, and the stray hairs at her temples stuck to her cheeks with sweat, looking pitiful.

"Alright, alright, no more papers~ I'll burn all the papers that big bad Wang Ningxi left for you." Princess of Suiyun couldn't bear it, and without caring about anything else, she waved her hand, destroying all the papers and questions in a fit of pique, "Hmph, if he has any objections, let him come and argue with this princess."

"Stinky brother Wang Fugui, boo hoo~ they all say you were tricked away by the little fairy princess of the Immortal Dynasty. Boo hoo, I miss you so much." Wang Jidie struggled desperately in the princess's arms, rubbing back and forth, and said fiercely, "Stinky Yun Mengyu, bad Yun Mengyu, if you dare to steal my brother, I'll beat you up."

Princess of Suiyun wiped a drop of fragrant sweat.

This girl Huari, which True Immortal senior is she reincarnated from? Her temper is truly fiery, just like those big shots in the army.

But no matter who she is reincarnated from, it's always a good thing for the human race.

The reincarnation of a True Immortal's true spirit naturally starts at a high point. Although it's hard to say if she can return to the True Immortal position, as long as resources keep up, reaching the late Void Realm is inevitable.

For the current human race, this is definitely a powerful force.

In the past ten thousand years, the spatial rifts on the outer region battlefield have grown larger, with more and more outer region demons crossing over, making the human race's defense tasks increasingly strained.

In such a time of impending disaster.

It's understandable that some True Immortal true spirits would find ways to reincarnate and assist in defending the human race.

Under the gentle coaxing of Princess of Suiyun, Princess Huari Wang Jidie finally quieted down.

Not long after, Wu Yinghao returned to the princess's courtyard with a middle-aged man exuding an immortal aura.

This middle-aged man was the top imperial physician of the Immortal Court, the "True Lord of Sacred Medicine."

The lineage of the True Lord of Sacred Medicine has been passed down for tens of thousands of years, always serving as the royal family's imperial physicians, so their medical skills are beyond question. The physician Jinghong, who once resided at the Chaoyang King's residence, was one of his many disciples.

It was clear they came in a hurry, as the True Lord of Sacred Medicine was still holding a half-prepared spiritual medicine, obviously too busy rushing to put it away.

Due to the hurried journey, the light of his escape technique hadn't dissipated when he stepped into the study.

His blue Taoist robe fluttered with his swift movements, and the green glow that surrounded him added to his already ethereal aura, making him look like a legendary immortal.

"Senior Sacred Medicine, please take a look at this child." Seeing him, Princess of Suiyun was overjoyed and spoke with utmost politeness, "She seems to be a True Immortal reincarnation, entering a state of secondary bloodline transformation after triggering her true spirit memory."

The true spirit is a unique existence, the most fundamental core of a being's soul.

The stronger the Basalt cultivator, the more robust the true spirit becomes. Once the true spirit reaches a certain strength, it can carry memories, techniques, and even bloodline imprints.

Naturally, it's extremely difficult for an ordinary true spirit to reincarnate, and only the true spirits of True Immortal Realm cultivators have a relatively easier time reincarnating. Of course, this "easier" is only relative. Not every True Immortal can keep their true spirit intact upon falling, and even if the true spirit survives by luck, reincarnation isn't guaranteed.

"Triggered the true spirit memory?"

The True Lord of Sacred Medicine glanced around, his gaze landing on a painting in the study's partition.

The painting depicted a fist imprint, seemingly simple, yet focusing on it revealed a vast and majestic fist intent.

"Suiyun, how could you hang a painting bearing a True Immortal's fist intent so carelessly?" The True Lord of Sacred Medicine admonished, "If someone with insufficient willpower inadvertently contacts the True Immortal's fist intent, they could easily suffer a backlash from the intent."

With a wave of his hand, he retrieved the painting and put it away.

"Senior Sacred Medicine, I'm sorry." Princess of Suiyun realized her mistake, blushing as she spoke, "It's all my fault, I was so flustered with trivial matters today that I forgot to put the painting away in advance."

Understanding the situation, the True Lord of Sacred Medicine had a rough idea.

He carefully observed the little girl in Princess of Suiyun's arms, then used acupuncture to draw a drop of her blood. Seeing the faint golden threads in the blood, lively like living creatures, he smiled with joy, "Indeed, she's undergoing a secondary bloodline transformation, nearing the level of a spiritual body."

The True Lord of Sacred Medicine glanced at Princess of Suiyun and asked with a smile, "Suiyun, when did you have this child? Adding another little princess to our Immortal Dynasty is a great blessing~"

Bloodline awakening to the fourth level is called a "spiritual body." But if one is a spiritual body at the Qi Refining Realm, it's called an "innate spiritual body." If a girl from the Yun's Clan has this qualification, she would have the right to inherit the Immortal Emperor's position and be titled "Princess."

"Stop~!" Princess of Suiyun clicked her tongue, blushing as she replied, "Senior Sacred Medicine, please don't joke. This is Princess Huari of the Eastern Qian Kingdom."

"Eastern Qian Kingdom?"

The True Lord of Sacred Medicine was a bit surprised, then gently pricked Huari's Baihui acupoint with a fine needle.

Instantly, a miniature Azure Dragon phantom emerged, roaring at the True Lord of Sacred Medicine with a fierce demeanor, looking adorably fierce.

Despite its small size, the Azure Dragon phantom exuded a powerful and dignified aura, enough to inspire awe regardless of its stature.

"What a pure Azure Dragon bloodline. The Wu's Clan has good fortune, even a branch can produce such a peerless bloodline." The True Lord of Sacred Medicine praised while continuously applying needles to her acupoints, helping her digest the power of her bloodline awakening.

Simultaneously, he took out a bottle of spiritual dew, dripping a few drops into her mouth, then reluctantly put it away.

"This girl Huari is quite fortunate to receive three drops of Nine Heavens Immortal Dew from the Sacred Medicine. If she's lucky, she might reach the innate spiritual body C level in one go." Princess of Suiyun was envious but also relieved.

"You used it back then too, so don't be so sour." The True Lord of Sacred Medicine teased with a pained expression, "If it weren't for the impending calamity on the human race, and the risk of our world being destroyed if we can't fend off the outer region demons, I wouldn't be willing to use this little bit of Nine Heavens Immortal Dew passed down by my ancestors on this girl."

At the mention of this, Princess of Suiyun's expression turned solemn, "Rest assured, Senior Sacred Medicine, as long as the Yun's Clan stands, the human race will not fall."

"You, girl~ You seem gentle, but you're really stubborn." The True Lord of Sacred Medicine sighed, "I heard you plan to return to the outer region battlefield in six months? You know your injuries haven't fully healed. I think you should rest for another ten years or so."

"I know my body, it's mostly healed." Princess of Suiyun replied nonchalantly, "This time back to the outer region battlefield, I can command battles while recuperating, avoiding direct combat as much as possible. I'm the princess, if I don't take on this burden, who will? My young fourth sister?"

"You~ I can't argue with you. Don't blame me if you act recklessly and leave a lingering ailment." The True Lord of Sacred Medicine shook his head.

The princesses of the Yun's Clan are all stubborn, once they set their minds on a path, they won't turn back. Historically, few have lived peacefully to the end of their days.

"Don't worry, Senior Sacred Medicine, no more nagging." Princess of Suiyun said lazily.

"By the way, you should have been married by now, right?"

"Has the Mansion Master of the Princess's residence been decided?"

"It should be that Wu brat, right?"

"Don't keep him waiting too long, it'll chill his heart."

"You should have children early, the higher the cultivation and bloodline, the harder it is to conceive, unless you're willing to fight long-term…"

"Have a child early, so there's someone to carry on."

"Shut up!" Princess of Suiyun finally snapped, blushing as she roared.

The True Lord of Sacred Medicine is good in every way, and he looks ethereal, but he's such a damn chatterbox.

Fortunately, the True Lord of Sacred Medicine's medical skills were indeed superb, and under his treatment and guidance, Princess Huari Wang Jidie's condition quickly stabilized, and her bloodline transformation proceeded smoothly.

Time passed bit by bit.

Finally, Wang Jidie's bloodline transformation completed, and the turbulent aura on her body calmed down.

She slowly woke up, her big, watery eyes blinking drowsily, still a bit confused, "Suiyun sister, what happened to me?"

"It's nothing, just a normal bloodline transformation." Princess of Suiyun gently soothed her emotions and called for the maids to help Wang Jidie bathe.

The hot water and all necessary items were already prepared, and the gentle and considerate maids soon coaxed Wang Jidie to the bathhouse.

After half an hour.

The freshly bathed Wang Jidie was dressed in a beautiful princess dress, her hair styled in a lovely bun, adorned with exquisite hair accessories, and then sent back to Princess of Suiyun's study.

Princess of Suiyun had already ordered the kitchen to prepare various spiritual rice cakes, meats, and spiritual fruits for dessert. After all, the bloodline transformation process consumes a lot of physical energy.

After devouring the food like a storm, Wang Jidie finally stopped when her little belly was full, sweetly thanking Princess of Suiyun, "Suiyun sister, you're so good to me."

"Didn't I say? We're both princesses, quite fated. Next, I'll have your Sacred Medicine grandpa check your bloodline again. Don't be afraid, it won't hurt." Princess of Suiyun said gently.

"I'm not afraid of pain." Wang Jidie replied nonchalantly, "Since I was little, my father has beaten me so hard, I've long been toughened up."

Princess of Suiyun was speechless.

This family manages their children strictly, but often beating them seems excessive. Yet she didn't know that Wang Jidie's father, Wang Ningyao, was already considered good-tempered, and only resorted to beating because Wang Jidie was too mischievous.

The True Lord of Sacred Medicine stepped forward for a brief examination, then took out a portable bloodline testing tool to check her bloodline, "Congratulations, Princess Huari, your bloodline has reached the innate spiritual body C level, your future is limitless."

He called her "little princess" with genuine respect. If this girl had the Yun's Clan bloodline, she'd undoubtedly be the fifth little princess.

"Oh."

Wang Jidie nodded, her expression calm.

She didn't think much of it. After all, the Wang's Clan had many innate spiritual bodies. To her, being an innate spiritual body was like her princess title, seemingly impressive but actually just that. At home, she still had to do papers, and if she failed exams, she'd still get scolded.

"Huari, did you remember anything in your dreams?" Princess of Suiyun asked gently.

"So many monsters, endless killing, I saw many people die." Wang Jidie recalled, her face turning pale, "And my forty-seventh uncle kept forcing me to do papers, saying my grades at the Clan School were disgraceful."

"Did you remember who you are?" Princess of Suiyun comforted her and asked again.

"I'm Huari~" Wang Jidie replied, puzzled, "But it seems like I have some cultivation methods in my mind, they seem quite powerful."

"This is very normal." Princess of Suiyun advised, "Organize those cultivation techniques well, don't forget them. Also, today's events must not be spread, only tell the closest, most trusted elders. Understand?"

In fact, many True Immortal reincarnations can't fully remember who they were in their past lives.

Even the famous True Lord Yuling, who often boasts about being a True Immortal reincarnation, can't say for sure which True Immortal she reincarnated from.

It's said that only when a True Immortal reincarnation returns to the True Immortal position can they fully digest the information contained in their true spirit and understand the cause and effect.

Unfortunately, in today's world, with the Immortal Scripture not appearing, even a True Immortal reincarnation with outstanding talent finds it extremely difficult to return to the True Immortal position, so dwelling on it has little meaning.

Moreover, Wang Jidie is still too young. It's best not to publicly disclose her status as a True Immortal reincarnation yet, to avoid becoming a target for the demonic dynasty.

This matter can wait until she has enough strength to protect herself before revealing it.

While the two were chatting.

Commandery King Yan Xiuyuan hurried over.

He was holding a disheveled young man.

The young man's hair was messy, his clothes stained with various oils, and his eyes and expression seemed dazed, not looking very bright.

"Your Highness, this is our royal family's genius trial equipment maker, Yan Tongguang." Yan Xiuyuan said as he released Yan Tongguang and gave him a kick, "Tongguang, hurry and greet Her Highness."

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Yan Tongguang hastily bowed, appearing flustered and at a loss.

"This?"

Even with mental preparation, Princess of Suiyun couldn't help but feel doubtful seeing this scene.

This kid is too sloppy, and with his dazed look, can he really be a match for that bad boy Wang Ningxi?

She had seen firsthand how Wang Ningxi schemed against the Hundred Refinements True Monarch, full of dirty tricks.

And even without mentioning anything else, just in terms of image and temperament, the gap was too wide.

They didn't seem to be on the same level at all~

"Your Highness, don't worry." Yan Xiuyuan said, "From what I know, Tongguang truly deserves to be called a genius trial equipment maker among our royal family's younger generation. This kid isn't even a hundred years old yet, and having such trial equipment skills at his age is extremely rare even in our Yun's Clan. If he doesn't work out, I suggest the princess concede."

"How can the Yun's Clan concede without a fight?" Princess of Suiyun felt a surge of battle intent, "If one isn't enough, we'll gang up on him. I refuse to believe that kid has three heads and six arms."

Yan Xiuyuan clicked his tongue, ultimately refraining from further persuasion.

Having followed the princess for several hundred years, he naturally understood her temperament well. She might seem easygoing, but once her battle spirit ignites, she's absolutely unyielding, stubborn as a mule.

"Suiyun sister, I support you." Princess Huari Wang Jidie raised her little fists, gritting her teeth, "Let's gather more people and teach my stinky forty-seventh uncle a lesson. We must show him that 'there's always someone better' and stop him from looking down on everyone else."

"We need to curb stinky forty-seventh uncle's arrogance!"

Subsequently, Princess of Suiyun indeed gathered a group of people.

These individuals were recommended by her advisors, considered the cream of the crop among the younger generation of trial equipment makers in the Immortal City. Each was either youthful and handsome or had an extraordinary temperament, earning the title of "young talents."

The entire group, totaling over a dozen people, was quite a formidable force.

After several days of intensive training, the group donned spirited Basalt combat attire and, under unified organization, marched energetically towards the Hundred Refinements Hall.

Such a grand display left Wang Ningxi and Old Pei exchanging glances.

Did Her Highness really think that in a trial equipment competition, having more people would bully the fewer?

After both sides met, the Hundred Refinements True Monarch presented a batch of pre-prepared test questions, asking if the princess wanted to inspect them.

Naturally, the princess trusted that the Hundred Refinements True Monarch wouldn't cheat.

Thus, Wang Ningxi and the trial equipment makers brought by the princess split into two teams to begin the examination.

There were ten trial equipment challenges in total, first competing on accuracy, and if tied, then on who submitted their answers faster.

The total time limit for answering was one hour.

A fair and just competition method, testing the trial equipment makers' fundamental skills and problem-solving approaches. Of course, the questions posed by the Hundred Refinements True Monarch weren't simple.

These questions were carefully selected, involving issues related to spiritual tools and treasures. While the overall level wasn't high, the difficulty was, requiring trial equipment makers to have a solid foundation and flexible thinking to answer correctly.

Those who learned things haphazardly would be immediately exposed in the test.

Time passed bit by bit.

Then, there was no dramatic reversal or last-minute burst of inspiration as often seen in traditional storylines.

In the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Wang Ningxi was the first to submit his answers. Meanwhile, the royal family's genius trial equipment maker, Yan Tongguang, took three sticks of incense time to submit his.

The rest fared worse, each scratching their heads and turning red with anxiety, reluctantly submitting their papers after a full hour.

The results came out quickly.

Not only was Wang Ningxi the fastest, but he also answered all ten questions correctly. Yan Tongguang only got eight right, and among the other young trial equipment talents recommended by various clans, the best only answered five correctly, while the worst only got two right.

Thus, the gap was evident.

"Suiyun sister, the people you found aren't very good." Wang Jidie sighed deeply, her little face full of dejection, "I have to admit, my forty-seventh uncle, with his high standards, does have some skills."

"How could the gap be so big?"

Princess of Suiyun's face flushed slightly, unable to believe the result.

"Your Highness, trial equipment making is different from cultivation, it's not just about having high bloodline talent." Wang Ningxi approached gracefully, bowing as he spoke, "Learning trial equipment making is a process of technical accumulation and deep learning, where talent is also crucial. It's not something that can be solved by luck or numbers."

In truth, the Wang's Clan had accumulated a deep foundation over the years, providing him with excellent conditions to learn from many masters and even access knowledge from the Shenwu Royal Dynasty through Da Xue'er, giving him a broad perspective and ample knowledge.

Additionally, the Wang's Clan's trial equipment style always sought innovation, with ever-changing styles and imaginative thinking.

With this foundation, he could answer the questions so confidently.

"Hmph, thank you for your guidance, Young Master Ningxi." Princess of Suiyun didn't have a good impression of Wang Ningxi, naturally showing him no kindness, feeling he was here to embarrass her.

On the contrary, Yan Tongguang, full of curiosity, approached eagerly, "Brother Ningxi, could you explain the two questions I got wrong? I really can't figure out how to solve them."

Wang Ningxi glanced at him and agreed readily, "Sure, let me explain."

The other young trial equipment makers also gathered excitedly.

Talented trial equipment makers generally share a common trait: a passion for trial equipment. Now, gathered together, they easily sparked enthusiasm.

In no time, the young trial equipment makers forgot about Princess of Suiyun, entering a state of engrossed exchange.

Surrounded by people, Wang Ningxi remained composed, speaking eloquently.

Soon, all the young trial equipment makers were impressed by Wang Ningxi's talent and skill.

"Listening to Brother Wang is better than ten years of study."

"Yes, yes, after hearing Brother Wang's explanation, I feel enlightened, and many unsolvable problems suddenly have answers."

"Brother Wang." Yan Tongguang, flushed with excitement, declared, "From today on, you're my boss, please let me follow you to learn trial equipment making!"

"I want to learn too…"

"Count me in!"

"Hehehe~~" The Hundred Refinements True Monarch watched this scene with satisfaction, "My future disciple Wang Ningxi will surely become the top trial equipment grandmaster of the human race."

"This, this, this…"

Princess of Suiyun's face turned livid witnessing this scene.

These straight-laced boys had no integrity, all defecting!

If this continued, wouldn't they all follow the Hundred Refinements True Monarch and Wang Ningxi to the Eastern Qian Kingdom? And this second wave was personally sent by her.

"Suiyun sister, think of something." Princess Huari Wang Jidie was also anxious, tugging at Suiyun's sleeve, "If my forty-seventh uncle succeeds, it'll boost his arrogance, how will I live then?"

"Yinghao, Xiuyuan, do you have any good ideas?" Princess of Suiyun, feeling guilty towards Huari, was reluctant to give up and sought advice from her advisors.

"Well…" Wu Yinghao hesitated, "Wang Ningxi's talent in trial equipment making is indeed top-notch, princess, maybe we should let it go?"

"How can we just let it go?" Young Commandery King Yan Xiuyuan's eyes twinkled with an idea, "Your Highness is worried about the Hundred Refinements True Monarch being lured to the Eastern Qian Kingdom, right? I have a plan to cut the problem at its root."

"Let's hear it." Princess of Suiyun's interest was piqued.

"Hehe~ I heard that when the Hundred Refinements True Monarch was young, he was a retainer at the Princess's residence of Ancestor Lanxin." Yan Xiuyuan gossiped excitedly, "It's said that the Hundred Refinements True Monarch was deeply in love with Ancestor Lanxin, and after losing the position of Mansion Master, he withdrew in sorrow, never marrying to this day!"

"And then?" Princess of Suiyun's expression darkened.

"Didn't Lanxin's husband pass away long ago?" Yan Xiuyuan continued with enthusiasm, "If Your Highness could persuade Ancestor Lanxin to give the Hundred Refinements True Monarch some sweet incentives, he'd be head over heels, and all this talk of Eastern Qian, Northern Zhou, and passing on his legacy would be…"

Before he could finish, Yan Xiuyuan let out a scream and flew out of the Hundred Refinements Hall, disappearing in an instant.

Princess of Suiyun slowly retracted her fist, still unsatisfied, and cursed, "You scoundrel, Ancestor Lanxin is over three thousand years old, and you dare have such thoughts?"

Pausing, she furrowed her brows slightly, murmuring to herself.

Though shameless, it might not be impossible. Perhaps she should ask Ancestor Lanxin's opinion first~

Wu Yinghao watched with a face full of helplessness.

Ah~ This is the sorrow of being a royal consort, never knowing when you'll be posthumously cuckolded. If Lanxin's husband had any awareness in the afterlife, he'd probably want to rise and beat someone up.

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