Free Web NovelChapter 589: 674
Lin Su Ya once told Chen Mo that True Qi is scarce on the Canglan Continent, and the resources are poor, making it a wasteland abandoned by the Immortal Cultivation Realm. But later, it became a place for disposing of criminals.
Back then, Chen Mo didn’t pay much attention, but when he truly broke through to the Foundation Establishment, he had a deep realization.
During this period, even though he was focused on cultivating Profound Celestial Dragon and the True Explanation of the Minor Profound Technique, with the help of the Heart Method and Harmonize with the Light and Dust, he was able to multitask, so he didn’t neglect the cultivation of his realm.
However, in nearly two months, his progress was slow, and he felt that the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment was still far away.
During this period, he also simulated several times, adding the experience from the simulations.
Additionally, the Body Refining Chapter of the True Explanation of the Minor Profound Technique—Refining the Organs.
There are a few medicinal materials that don’t exist at all on Canglan Continent.
In other words, the Canglan Continent places many constraints on cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Even if people from the other side don’t come to guide them, to further advance their realm, they must leave this place.
Otherwise, they will wander in the Foundation Establishment Realm for life.
Just when Chen Mo felt a bit melancholy, he suddenly thought of something.
How could he forget the Emperor’s Divine Sealing Skill?
Ever since he acquired this talent, he hadn’t used it much.
Mainly because his identity was too lowly in the past, and to cultivate the Emperor’s Divine Sealing Skill, one must absorb the Emperor’s Qi.
In the Great Song Dynasty, only the Heirloom Seal of the Realm, the Phoenix Seal, and the Holy Decree possessed the Emperor’s Qi; he feared absorbing the Emperor’s Qi from these items would be discovered, so he never dared to use it, and gradually, forgot about it.
With his current status, he doesn’t have to worry about being found out anymore.
Even if he took the Heirloom Seal of the Realm and the Phoenix Seal out of the palace, no one would dare to say anything.
With this thought, Chen Mo didn’t hesitate and went to the palace immediately.
As long as he can determine how much Emperor’s Qi he can borrow for his cultivation.
Doing so will remove the constraints of the Canglan Continent on him.
After entering the palace, Chen Mo went directly to Weiyang Palace.
Currently, major court affairs are in the hands of Xiao Yunxi, while military authority is in his hands, so both the Heirloom Seal of the Realm and the Phoenix Seal are under Xiao Yunxi’s control.
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The Weiyang Palace has changed during this time, with several high walls outside being demolished, removing the previous feeling of "confinement" and giving it the atmosphere of officials going to morning court at Taihe Palace.
Outside the hall, a group of palace maids and eunuchs nervously stood guard outside, while the outer hall was piled with proposals from various places regarding the reform implementation, some ministers’ memorials suggesting the repeal of the reform, and some recent major state affairs...
Initially, these matters were placed in the Taihe Palace, and Zhao Chong had to review them. Once Xiao Yunxi took over all the power, Zhao Chong let go and had all these memorials transported to Weiyang Palace.
And Xiao Yunxi liked to deal with matters personally. To quickly process these memorials, she worked overnight to review them without proper rest. In just one or two weeks, she became significantly thinner.
And this matter was kept under wraps by Xiao Yunxi, who didn’t want anyone to speak about it. If Chen Mo hadn’t come to the palace today for the matter of the Emperor’s Divine Sealing Skill, he might not have known.
"Empress Dowager, it’s getting late. How about taking a break first, and after eating..." Cai’Er, carrying lunch, reminded from the inner hall.
However, before she finished speaking, Xiao Yunxi, who was busy reviewing the memorials, said without lifting her head, "Just put it there. I’ll eat it later. You may leave now."
Cai’Er opened her mouth, hesitated, put down the lunch, picked up the cold breakfast next to it, and walked out of the inner hall, where she saw Chen Mo in the outer hall.
"Prince Zhen Nan..."
"Shh." Chen Mo made a gesture to be quiet, then softly asked Cai’Er about Xiao Yunxi’s recent situation before sending her off.
Being Xiao Yunxi’s personal palace maid, Cai’Er, although not witnessing anything personally, could guess some secret dealings between the two, especially seeing Chen Mo entering the palace so frequently, so she was accustomed to his inquiries.
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"Didn’t I tell you to go out?" Hearing the sound of beaded curtains being lifted, Xiao Yunxi casually remarked.
"If you don’t eat, I might have to resort to severe punishment."
Looking at Xiao Yunxi, dressed in a splendid palace gown and engrossed in reviewing memorials, Chen Mo joked light-heartedly and approached her.
Hearing Chen Mo’s voice, Xiao Yunxi finally raised her head. Due to handling the memorials, she had neglected her appearance, leading to her makeup looking sloppy. However, her stunning beauty was still evident, even though she was much thinner, her figure still retained its charm.
Just like being at home, Chen Mo sat directly beside Xiao Yunxi and spontaneously wrapped his arm around her waist. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
"You’re here? Stop teasing... I haven’t finished these memorials yet." Feeling the hand exploring her waist, Xiao Yunxi’s face turned red as she patted Chen Mo’s hand away and chided him.
"Iron is people, rice is steel. Even if you want to review memorials, you need to eat first. Look at how thin you’ve become, and with so many memorials outside, how long will it take you to finish them alone?"
With that said, Chen Mo brought over the lunch placed nearby and lifted Xiao Yunxi into his arms, "Here, open your mouth."
"Put me down, I’m not a child." Seeing Chen Mo treating her like a child by feeding her, Xiao Yunxi struggled to leave his embrace.
However, her thigh was gently slapped by Chen Mo, leaving a bouncy feel.
"Come on, listen to me, open your mouth," Chen Mo said sternly.
Xiao Yunxi raised an eyebrow and stopped struggling, afraid he’d do something more excessive. She obediently opened her mouth and ate the porridge he fed her.
"Look at how thin you’ve become. You don’t feel as nice to touch as before," he remarked.
Blushing, Xiao Yunxi misunderstood, saying, "I haven’t had time to be with you lately. I’ll make it up to you afterward."
Chen Mo rolled his eyes, as if he only came to her for that.
No, previously, it was you who sent for me, wasn’t it...
Chen Mo didn’t argue further, continuing to feed her the porridge while saying, "Honestly, I should find someone to help you, you’re alone, how long will it take you to handle everything?"
"Who?" Xiao Yunxi inquired.
"Cao Xiyue. She’s a female scholar of the Xuanhe era. If you teach her, she should be able to help, if not, I’ll have Xin’Er and Qing’Er assist you too." Chen Mo replied.
"Cao Xiyue?" Xiao Yunxi found the name familiar, then smirked slightly, "Your newly-wed little wife?"
Chen Mo nodded.
Xiao Yunxi chuckled, "I heard she’s one of the top beauties in Jiangnan. Tell me, how did you charm her?"
"Charm? Look at your choice of words. I conquered her with my own charisma, alright?" Chen Mo rolled his eyes.
Surprisingly, Xiao Yunxi nodded in agreement instead of refuting him.
