My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

After Shangguan Yuyang departed, from the very place where Qi had just erupted, a figure covered in mud tremulously crawled out... It was none other than the protagonist of the eunuch's tale, Chen Feng!

His breath was feeble, his back marked with several Qi-induced injuries. His once lustrous black hair now bore a significant gap, presenting a woeful sight.

"Why did you strike me?" he lamented in agony. "I merely sought companionship in traversing the world, seeking a bit of recognition!"

"Why provoke trouble? Endure such calamity..." Chen Feng grimaced in pain, his heart heavy with sorrow.

As he watched Shangguan Yuyang disappear into the distance, his frustration intensified.

Every encounter with someone familiar, every attempt to connect, always failed! Whether it was Gu Xiaoqi or Shangguan Yuyang, the outcome was the same!

Chen Feng couldn't fathom why this was happening. Nevertheless, as the son of fate, there must be some reason he escaped this calamity unscathed...

Slowly, Chen Feng retrieved a jade pendant from his bosom. It was now shattered, crumbling to dust as he took it out, dissipating into nothingness.

It was this jade pendant that had just protected him from Shangguan Yuyang's wrathful blow.

"Thank goodness for the talisman my mother left me," he sighed. "But alas, it's futile now."

Tears of resentment welled in Chen Feng's eyes. Enduring the pain, he rose from the ground and looked around.

Then, proceeding along the path he had come, he made his way toward the main road, seeking a place to tend to his injuries.

However, after just a few steps, he slipped and fell. Chen Feng found himself on a slope, tumbling uncontrollably downwards.

"Ahh!"

"Ouch!"

Chen Feng cried out in anguish as he collided with the jagged stones, finally coming to rest within a crevice at the bottom of the slope.

Thud!

Chen Feng landed with a jolt, the intense pain causing him to groan.

Cough...

He coughed several times, using his hands to slowly push himself up from the ground. It was then that he realized he had fallen into an unknown cave.

Faint glimmers of light surrounded him, emanating from clusters of spiritual herbs. The aura of these herbs indicated their high quality.

Following the trail of herbs, Chen Feng's gaze fell upon a skeleton seated cross-legged against the cave wall.

The bones had long decayed into a whitish-gray hue, the dark eye sockets seeming to peer into his soul.

Startled by the sight of the skeleton, Chen Feng recoiled. In his confusion, the skeleton on the opposite wall suddenly collapsed, scattering ashes, and revealing a jade box before him.

"Hmm!"

Chen Feng stepped forward to inspect the jade box. Anything safeguarded by this skeleton must be of great value!

Excitedly, Chen Feng opened it and found a piece of jade script inside. Crafted entirely from jade, its Qi resonated, revealing dense text and intricate diagrams.

Upon reading its contents, Chen Feng's eyes widened in ecstatic joy. Today, after being gravely injured by Shangguan Yuyang, he had unexpectedly stumbled upon a tremendous opportunity!

The inheritance of kings!

This was indeed the inheritance of kings! With it, he could soar to greatness, no longer dependent on the mercy of others!

Feeling the chance for an extraordinary rise, Chen Feng's luck was never too dismal, despite the occasional setback... wiping away his tears, Chen Feng embraced the jade script and pressed it against his chest. Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire

As the foremost protagonist of the eunuch's tale, his halo shone brightly even in adversity!

Aside from the inheritance of kings, the herbs growing in the cave were all cultivated by the previous owner of this inheritance. They could be used for healing injuries and enhancing Qi.

Settling down, Chen Feng devoted himself to cultivation.

…

At this moment, Shangguan Yuyang, disguised as a swordsman, strolled through the capital of Jing Nation. Her raven hair was tied up in a bun beneath her hat, giving her the appearance of a handsome and mysterious male cultivator as she traversed the bustling streets.

The current atmosphere in Jing Nation was extraordinary. Besides ordinary mortals, many cultivators roamed the streets. Those carrying sword energy were abundant!

Within the city, there were designated leisure spots for cultivators to gather, exchange information, and uncover the secrets of the martial world.

"Have you heard?"

"The Melted Origin Cave has been opened this time, and many cultivators have returned with treasures!"

"Is that so? I heard it's extremely dangerous with powerful monsters. Only a few can make it out alive. How is this possible?"

"You don't know? It's said that among the group, there are three youths wielding the Primordial Sword, slashing out sword Qi that spans thousands of feet!"

"The ancient demon in the cave was slain on the spot!"

"The other cultivators benefitted greatly from this and made a fortune!"

Upon arriving, Shangguan Yuyang frowned at the conversation. After a brief hesitation, she approached and changed her voice before clasping her fists. "Fellow cultivators, what can you tell me about the Primordial Sword?"

"I'm quite curious. Who possesses such formidable prowess?"

The cultivator who had just spoken raised his head upon hearing Shangguan Yuyang's inquiry, his eyes sparkling as he exclaimed, "You've come to the right person, brother! As far as I know, this sword, the Primordial Sword, hails from the Jingyang Royal Mansion. It's an ancient inheritance, immensely powerful. Two years ago, it even slew a dragon king, its blood flowing into the five great rivers..."

Shangguan Yuyang didn't bother to listen to the rest. It was clear this person was a braggart, speaking without bounds once praised.

While the initial information seemed plausible, the latter part about slaying a dragon king sounded fabricated!

However, Shangguan Yuyang confirmed one thing: the sword originated from the Jingyang Royal Mansion.

The same palace where the green-clothed scholar who had struck down Wu Fan at the Ministry of Rites resided, and where the mysterious offerings of the Tianji Pavilion were made!

Once again, it was him...

With a heavy expression, Shangguan Yuyang searched further, unexpectedly finding the answer here. The sword energy unleashed by the Primordial Sword, even when wielded by a mere child, could slay formidable monsters like Chilian!

Shangguan Yuyang had assumed the sword's power stemmed from some unknown hermit. She hadn't expected it to be from the Jingyang Royal Mansion!

In her mind, she recalled the appearance of the figure she had seen, clothed in green, with an extraordinary and untainted countenance...

Indeed, she should have thought of him earlier. There were few in this world who could reach such heights...

"Is there anything else you'd like to know, brother? I can tell you everything!"

"For example, why does the Jingyang King frequent the Apricot Blossom Tower?"

"Or why does the Imperial Censor stay overnight at a widow's house without any disturbance from neighbors?"

"Why did a female cultivator scream in agony while sneaking into the sect leader's bedroom at night?"

The conversation grew more absurd as it progressed. There were indeed those among the cultivators who had no restraint in their speech!

"Thank you for the information."

Shangguan Yuyang suppressed the twitching of her lips, offering a few casual remarks before turning and leaving.

Based on the information she had gathered, she could confirm that Gu Lan's strength far exceeded the realm of the Saint Sovereign. With her current soul realm weakened, the gap between them was significant.

Confrontation with Gu Lan was out of the question. Seeking out Chiyang Saint Sovereign directly might lead to a fate similar to Chilian's.

With this in mind, Shangguan Yuyang decided not to linger in the city any longer and headed outwards.

Although Jing Nation's capital was bustling, Shangguan Yuyang, disguised and moving stealthily, didn't attract any attention.

Quietly, she made her way towards the west of the city.

Facing Gu Lan head-on was not an option now. If she wanted to find Chiyang Saint Sovereign, she would have to come up with another plan... perhaps luring the snake out of its hole!

With a plan forming in her mind, Shangguan Yuyang was confident that if executed successfully, it would undoubtedly draw out Chiyang Saint Sovereign!

Then, she would strike when the time was right!

Even if Gu Lan's strength was formidable, catching her off guard might leave her unable to react...

When the time came, she would swiftly leave the capital of Jing Nation, and all would be well.