The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 43 Crisis_1

Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Crisis_1

Qi Yuan was leaning against the coffin in the underground palace.

He felt the need to vent to Jin Li about the day’s extraordinary events.

"Jin Li, I have both good news and bad news to tell you, which one would you like to hear first?"

In the imperial palace, Jin Li, who was burdened with the headache of dealing with official documents, saw the flickering light from the precious Jade Seal.

The corners of her mouth involuntarily lifted into a smile.

The troubles of Nanqian Country seemed to vanish like smoke in thin air.

"Let’s hear the good news first."

"The good news is that I got married."

"Married???"

"The bad news is that I married a wedding gown."

"....."

Qi Yuan roughly explained what had happened during the day to Jin Li.

For some reason, Jin Li let out a sigh of relief after hearing his story.

"With Xiao Jia, my monster-slaying abilities will certainly improve. In no time at all, I’ll be able to break through heavenly norms. How are things on your end?"

Upon reading the message sent by Qi Yuan, Jin Li’s eyebrows furrowed, casting a shadow over her face.

After the death of the late Emperor, all royal offspring were massacred, leaving Jin Li as the sole survivor.

In essence, all of Nanqian belonged to Sima Ting.

However, to gain legitimate control, in addition to holding back out of concern for the rebellious general and the Saint Door’s destiny, Sima Ting did not directly usurp the throne.

The recent challenge from Nanfeng Country’s State Preceptor was part of Sima Ting’s scheme.

However, thanks to Xuanyuan’s prohibition, Aunt Qin’s breakthrough to the royal level, she defeated the State Preceptor during the challenge, thereby crushing Sima Ting’s scheme.

Even so, the power difference between Jin Li and Sima Ting was too vast.

The late Emperor, when he was alive, had already been reduced to a figurehead.

Her accession to the throne was merely titular.

Of the six departments, all were controlled by Sima Ting, except the Ministry of Rites led by the wise Kong Qi.

The only real power she had was Aunt Qin, a royal level power, and two thousand imperial guards.

Regrettably, even if she lured Sima Ting into the palace and Aunt Qin coordinated with the guards, they would have difficulty assassinated Sima Ting.

Not to mention, Sima Ting’s eldest son, Sima Riyue, was even more ambitious than his father.

Sima Ting cared about appearances, but Sima Riyue didn’t.

"My situation is quite difficult, I have far too little power at my disposal." Jin Li let out a low sigh.

It’s great that Xuanyuan’s prohibition could increase her subordinates’ strength.

And the rate of progression was quite rapid.

But, it wasn’t enough for her to turn the tide rapidly.

Unless, she was given a few years, or even a decade of peaceful development time, to increase the number of her royal-level subordinates.

In Nanqian Country, the number of known royal-level powers was only three, including Aunt Qin.

As for Sima Ting’s forces, he had two known royal-level powers under him, and who knew how many unknown ones.

Moreover, she couldn’t dare to send her trusted aides into Xuanyuan’s prohibition openly.

That would undoubtedly catch Sima Ting’s attention.

Sima Ting’s power is so great that it’s bloated, which allowed her to leave the capital last time and go to Xuanyuan’s prohibition.

But now that Aunt Qin had shown the strength of a royal-level power, Sima Ting would certainly become wary, making it much harder for her to leave the palace again.

"Your situation is even more difficult than Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty." Qi Yuan couldn’t help but comment.

At least during Emperor Xian’s time, all the lords and common people superficially acknowledged the royal Liu family.

What about Jin Li’s side?

She is now just a symbolic figurehead.

If she were to show any strength that could threaten Sima Ting,

I fear that Sima Ting would tear off his veil of civility, disregarding legitimacy and dignity, and he would directly employ strong-arm tactics to kill Jin Li.

"How about you? How is your mission going?" Jin Li was gradually able to converse with Qi Yuan on the same wavelength.

"I also encountered a big boss, slightly powerful. It seems that even the Heavenly God is not his opponent."

"Heavenly God?" Jin Li couldn’t help but exclaim, "Is it the Heavenly God from the myths and legends?"

"I don’t know." Qi Yuan only saw the records of the Heavenly God in the Forbidden Gown Palace. He wasn’t sure if it’s the one from the myths and legends.

"Then you... be careful, don’t forget, you still need to... meet me in person!" Jin Li said.

Qi Yuan shrugged, "It’s a pity, I currently cannot leave the Forbidden Land, otherwise I would directly help you eliminate Sima Ting, once and for all.

However, doing so might degrade your mission evaluation and lessen your rewards."

As of now, the only maps Qi Yuan has are Xuanyuan Forbidden and Gown Forbidden.

Presumably, finishing Gown Forbidden would open the other two Forbidden Lands.

After finishing the Forbidden Lands, Qi Yuan suspected that he would be able to open other maps, and at that time, he assumed he could meet Jin Li in person.

Qi Yuan was curious about what this female netizen, whom he has been chatting with for nearly a year, looked like.

It would be great if she was good-looking.

However, even an average appearance would suffice.

As for her personality, there didn’t seem to be any notable characteristics, but when chatting with Qi Yuan, it felt extremely comfortable.

Without any pretentiousness of an empress, pretense or mischief.

For Qi Yuan, having such a friend was more than comforting.

After all, throughout his life, being able to meet a girl who quietly accompanies you through the rise and fall of clouds, the sunrise, feeling the flow of time yet not the fleeting years, was very fortunate.

"You should prioritize your tasks. If something goes wrong, I’ll let you know." A warm feeling surged within Jin Li’s heart, "You too, even though... I can’t really help you."

From birth, she had never experienced what so-called familial affection was, nor had she ever been genuinely cared for.

Her father, the emperor, was manipulated by power and drowned his sorrows in alcohol every day, unable to provide her with any care.

As for her mother, she had never met her.

The only person who was kind to her was Aunt Qin, and now, there would be another one - Qi Yuan.

"Last time you told me information about Gown Forbidden, it helped me a lot.

Rather unfortunately, I am unable to help you right now."

Qi Yuan sent the message.

His eyes were fixed on the buried Gown Forbidden soldiers.

An idea sprung up in his mind.

"If I can control Gown Forbidden, would these Forbidden Gown soldiers also belong to me?"

Although, in Qi Yuan’s view, the individual strength of these Forbidden Gown soldiers was mediocre.

However, the combined force of the Forbidden Gown soldiers should be able to sweep across the world, no?

Excluding Forbidden Lands.

...

The Prime Minister’s residence was like a palace.

Sima Ting sat in a high position, squinting his eyes and continuously twirling the walnuts in his hand, contemplating about something.

Sima Riyue, his eldest legitimate son, had a face full of malevolence, "Father, let’s just revolt, it’s getting utterly boring like this!"

Sima Ting looked at his son without any change in expression, "You may leave, I have something to discuss with your Uncle Wen."

This son was nothing like him.

If it wasn’t for his mother’s family being related to the Heavenly Fortune Holy Gate, he...

Seeing Sima Riyue leave, Sima Ting turned to the literati dressed man beside him.

"Brother Wen, have you investigated Madam Qin’s ascension to the Emperor-ranked powerhouse? Is there someone else behind Empress Jin Li, targeting me or the Heavenly Fortune Holy Gate?"

The literati man named Wen Zhongyong was an Emperor-ranked powerhouse whom Sima Ting relied heavily on.

This Emperor-ranked powerhouse, originated from the Heavenly Fortune Holy Gate, was not weak in combat and was best skilled at the art of curse assassination.

Even the previous Emperor, who had the protection of the Heavenly Fortune Jade Seal, was assassinated by curse by Wen Zhongyong.

This exemplified the strength of his curse assassination techniques.

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