Eternal Life as False Emperor

Chapter 397: Chapter 339: I’m Afraid My Godfather Will Misunderstand

As she spoke, a green round shield-like magical artifact appeared in her hand.

With a casual toss, the magical artifact floated towards Liu Yufei like a bird.

In mid-air, almost everyone present could feel the rich spiritual power fluctuations emanating from it.

"This is... a top-grade defensive magical artifact!"

"A top-grade magical artifact!"

"Wow... Noble Consort Cui is so generous, just casually gifting a top-grade magical artifact?"

"Your Majesty already gifted a top-grade magical artifact, why is Noble Consort Cui gifting one too?"

Within the grand hall, many loose cultivators muttered among themselves, their eyes burning as they stared intently at the top-grade magical artifact.

Liu Yufei, one of the people involved, quickly stood up, her eyes filled with astonishment. Yet, upon her mentor’s reminder, she respectfully received it with both hands.

"Yufei, thank you, Noble Consort~! May Noble Consort enjoy eternal blessings in the realm of immortality."

"Hmm~ Not bad, she’s an astute child."

Cui Xiabing nodded slightly. Born into the Qinghe Cui Family, she belonged to one of the largest noble families.

Additionally, being a Noble Consort and a cultivator herself, she disliked procrastination.

Liu Yufei’s straightforward acceptance of this magical treasure, showing understanding and maturity, greatly satisfied her.

She leaned towards Zheng Yi, smiling softly, "Your Majesty~! Are you truly willing to take this lovely child as your adopted daughter? Rather than... one of my sisters?"

Zheng Yi blinked and replied, "Am I really that eager? My beloved consort is mistaking my intentions."

"Really?"

Cui Xiabing’s expression turned strange, clearly skeptical.

Zheng Yi shrugged, "This girl has some cleverness. She likely had a beloved before, and voluntarily acknowledged me as a kin to make me reconsider pursuing her."

"A beloved?"

Cui Xiabing frowned, "A woman Your Majesty desires is blessed by eight lifetimes. What harm is having a beloved?"

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After saying this, Cui Xiabing turned around and began to speak quietly with Yue Chan and Zhuang Yuheng nearby.

Meanwhile, at the Hehuan Sect’s location, Liu Yufei was dazedly gazing at the magical artifact in her hands, her eyes wide with shock.

It’s as if she couldn’t believe everything that was happening was real.

Is this a joke?

She only followed her mentor and several loose cultivators to the Great Yu Imperial Palace to pay respects to the Emperor of Great Yu.

According to her mentor’s plan, it was merely to probe the situation.

If the Great Yu Imperial Family proved reliable and offered favorable treatment to them as loose cultivators, they would wholly rely on the Great Yu Imperial Family.

Yet unexpectedly... the treatment is far better than imagined!

In private discussions with her senior brother, she had reckoned that to avoid the fate of being chosen by the Great Yu Emperor and turned into a concubine, she initiated the idea of acknowledging the Great Yu Emperor as ’kin’.

Once she became kin, bound by the ethics of the great path, even if Emperor Zhengyong desired her, he wouldn’t dare to act.

Regarding her looks and demeanor, especially with the charm techniques passed down from Hehuan Sect, Liu Yufei had several confidences.

This way, she could both strengthen ties with the Great Yu Imperial Family and maintain her freedom to be with her senior brother.

No matter if the Emperor agreed or refused, it was only beneficial for her, with no downsides.

But...

The benefits are too great!

Thinking of the magical artifact, elixirs, and the vast number of spirit stones in her storage bag, especially having just acquired another top-grade magical artifact.

This experience truly feels like a dream.

"Yufei."

Lii Huan Zhenren suddenly spoke, bringing Liu Yufei back to reality.

"Mentor?"

"This is your opportunity; no need to overthink, just be yourself."

"Yes, Mentor."

"Also, stay true to yourself, considering how Emperor Zhengyong treats you... even I cannot fathom his intentions."

Lii Huan Zhenren’s eyes were filled with disbelief, speaking softly, "Such generosity, it is my first time witnessing, and I can’t discern his true thoughts."

"In my view, the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty truly has the potential to rise."

"Mentor?"

Liu Yufei asked curiously, "What do you mean...?"

Lii Huan Zhenren’s gaze flickered as she looked towards Zheng Yi, who was laughing and conversing with Shi Xianggui and others on the dragon throne, speaking softly, "According to my assessment, this Emperor Zhengyong might very well reach Foundation Establishment, and there’s a thirty percent chance he might achieve Golden Core within a century."

"Back three thousand years ago, such an achievement would be akin to an immortal family patriarch or a supreme figure in a sect."

"Ordinary cultivators are beneath his notice."

"We now have the chance to become part of his faction, and being among the first batch, we must seize this opportunity."

Liu Yufei’s eyes flickered as she responded, "Yes, Mentor, I understand."

"By the way, Mentor."

Liu Yufei suddenly took out a storage pouch, quietly handing it to Lii Huan Zhenren.

"This storage pouch contains one thousand lower-grade spirit stones that dad... that godfather gifted me. I have no use for them, so I thought of presenting them to Mentor since you’re close to a breakthrough."

"In a capital city rich with spiritual qi, surely Mentor’s chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment would increase by a few percent."

"If you truly breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage, it’d be an incredible opportunity for all of us disciples!"

"One thousand spirit stones?"

Looking at the storage pouch in Liu Yufei’s hand, and her serious and respectful face, Lii Huan Zhenren took a deep breath.

"Good disciple, Mentor indeed did not misjudge you."

"Yet, these things were bestowed upon you by Your Majesty; it’d be improper for your Mentor to accept them..."

"Mentor!"

Liu Yufei quickly said, "Heaven, Earth, Monarch, Kin, Mentor – you’ve cared for me since childhood. From the bottom of my heart, I am grateful to you."

"These spirit stones are my filial tribute to you; even if Your Majesty becomes aware, he won’t be offended, please accept them!"

After looking deeply at Liu Yufei, Lii Huan Zhenren thought for a moment before saying, "One thousand spirit stones... that’s too many, let’s split them half and half."