bookcurios Chapter 419 Young Concubine
Chapter 419 Young Concubine
All is said and done.
The atmosphere became somewhat somber for a moment.
Li Chonglin spoke first, looking at Qi Wei and Zhao Ziming: "Go cultivate on your own, staying here will only be a waste of time."
"If you want to ascend to the Immortal Realm, it all depends on your own abilities."
Qi Wei nodded slightly.
He planned to go to the forbidden area of the Xuanyu Sect to consolidate his cultivation and comprehend the deeper mysteries of the Misty Heaven Lock.
Zhao Ziming clenched his fist: "I'm going back to Xin Zhao."
His ancient, untamed physique requires extreme environmental tempering, and the harsh cold of the North is just right for him.
Lu Yuguan quickly raised his hand.
"I'm going north too!"
He looked at Zhao Ziming and grinned.
Zhao Ziming paused for a moment, his ears turning a barely perceptible red, and said in a muffled voice, "Mm."
Li Chonglin glanced at the two of them but said nothing.
Qi Wei spoke calmly.
"Be careful."
The decision has been made, and there will be no further delay.
Emperor Xuanyu picked at his ear and tossed Lu Yuguan a warm, smooth jade pendant.
"Take it."
"What is this?" Lu Yuguan asked.
“Although a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator is enough to roam the continent, it is better to be cautious,” said Ancestor Xuanyu. “Due to karma, I cannot travel with you.”
"When you encounter a problem you can't solve, crush it."
Lu Yuguan: "Thank you, Emperor Taizu!"
He knew that this was the greatest help the founding emperor could offer.
Due to the entanglements of cause and effect, and the distinction between immortals and mortals, it was inconvenient for the Great Ancestor to interfere in mortal affairs.
Xuanyu Taizu waved his hand.
"Come on this."
"Get lost! Don't delay my travels in the mortal world!"
As he spoke, he secretly glanced at the Golden Phoenix Emperor beside him, who was watching him intently.
Emperor Taizu of Jinluan snorted coldly, but did not refute.
The two figures flickered, their auras instantly concealed, and they transformed into an ordinary-looking old man and woman.
"Let's go!"
Xuan Yu Taizu shouted, grabbed the reluctant Jin Luan Taizu, and mingled into the crowd on the street, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
It was almost time, so Lu Yuguan bid farewell to the group.
"Take care of yourself."
Li Chonglin, sword in hand, spoke succinctly.
Qi Wei nodded slightly.
Zi Xiaoya and Shangguan Qi left separately, while Zhou Zhou and Chen Xian also embarked on their journey to the Western Regions, since their original purpose was to travel.
After watching the group leave, Lu Yuguan looked at Zhao Ziming and asked, "I'm not familiar with the roads in the Northern Border. Will you take me with you?"
Zhao Ziming took a deep breath.
"go!"
……
The two headed north.
Zhao Ziming's cultivation was almost insane.
Whenever he stopped to rest, he would immediately begin to meditate, drawing the sparse spiritual energy around him into his body to temper his physical form.
Even while walking, the muscles tremble slightly, simulating the technique of exerting force.
Lu Yuguan's eyelids twitched as he read this.
"Hey!"
"Don't you understand the importance of work-life balance?"
Even if you study hard and improve every day, you can't study to the point of exhaustion, right?
Zhao Ziming wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes resolute.
"No."
Zhao Ziming stopped and looked at Lu Yuguan, whose wheat-colored skin had a hint of red underneath.
His voice was deep and unwavering: "I don't want to be separated from you, not even for a second. It's agonizing."
Lu Yu's head jumped.
Zhao Ziming continued, "Now that you've gone to the Immortal Realm, I don't know how long it will be before I see you again. The more you cultivate, the shorter the time we'll be apart."
Oh my!
Who knew Zhao Da Diao could be so good at sweet talk?
The system seems to enjoy watching the drama unfold.
Lu Yuguan coughed twice and patted Zhao Ziming's arm.
"It's not like we'll never see each other again."
"Once you survive the tribulation, you'll be able to reach the Immortal Realm. And who knows, I might be able to find a way back?"
Zhao Ziming shook his head, his eyes filled with grievance: "You went to the Immortal Realm... do you really want to come back?"
Lu Yuguan was slightly taken aback.
"Ancient books record that the celestial realm is rich in spiritual energy, teeming with celestial beasts and fruits, and offers numerous opportunities."
"Who would want to return to the barren land after spending a day there?"
"It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality
Zhao Ziming sighed and looked into the distance, as if contemplating an uncertain future.
A sour feeling welled up inside Lu Yu's heart.
"Try to look on the bright side."
"Be careful not to develop inner demons if you're always depressed!"
Zhao Ziming gently took his hand:
"late."
"You are my inner demon."
thump--
Lu Yuguan felt his heart suddenly race and his face instantly burn as if it were on fire.
He hurriedly pulled his hand back, stammering, "You... what nonsense are you talking about!"
Zhao Ziming simply looked at him quietly, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.
Lu Yuguan felt a little uncomfortable under that gaze, turned his head away, and muttered, "Stop joking, let's hurry up and get on our way."
Having said that, he quickened his pace, but his steps were inexplicably hurried.
Zhao Ziming watched his retreating figure, a slight smile playing on her lips, and quickly followed after him.
……
The Northern Frontier, Xin Zhao.
royal palace.
King Xin Zhao was tall and strong, and bore a striking resemblance to Zhao Zimo.
The queen was elegant and graceful, but her face was slightly pale, and she coughed lightly from time to time, covering her mouth.
"Mo'er is back!"
Upon seeing Zhao Ziming, the Queen's face lit up with joy, and her gaze fell upon Lu Yuguan: "This must be young Lu, right? He's so handsome!"
King Xin Zhao looked Lu Yuguan up and down, his eyes full of admiration: "Truly worthy of being the hero who vanquishes demons in the Southern Continent, a real young talent!"
"Greetings, Your Majesty and Queen!"
He forced himself to bow and said modestly, "Your Majesty flatters me. I was just lucky. Brother Zimo also helped me a lot."
Zhao Ziming took Lu Yuguan's hand and said, "Mother, you must be tired from the journey. Let's sit down and talk first."
"Look at me... I forgot in my excitement," the Queen ordered. "Guards, prepare a banquet in the palace to welcome the young master and his consort!"
"promise!"
The palace maids withdrew one by one and began to make preparations.
Lu Yuguan's mind went blank for a moment.
Young Consort?
Who is the young concubine?
Zhao Ziming gently tugged at his sleeve and chuckled in a low voice, "What, still haven't realized? Of course it's you, my dear young consort."
Lu Yuguan's face flushed crimson instantly, and he stammered, "This...this won't do! I..."
Seeing this, the Queen covered her mouth and chuckled: "Mo'er has always loved to tease people since he was little. Don't take it to heart, Xiao Lu. Just think of it as your mother playing a joke on you two."
King Xin Zhao laughed heartily and said, "Yes, just kidding!"
Lu Yuguan's cheeks burned. He secretly glared at Zhao Ziming, who then leaned close to his ear and whispered:
"My mother is not in good health. If I refuse her in person, I'm afraid it will upset her."
"you!"
Lu Yuguan gritted his teeth in anger.
How dare they use the Queen to morally blackmail him?
Scoundrel!
"Why do you call me a concubine?" Lu Yuguan pouted.
"you forgot?"
Zhao Ziming chuckled and said, "When I first left, I wrote you a letter that clearly stated my intention to bring you back to Xin Zhao to be the Crown Princess..."
Lu Yuguan's ears turned slightly red, and her tone was somewhat uneasy: "That letter... of course I remember it, but I didn't expect you to be serious about it."
Zhao Ziming's smile deepened as she gently traced her fingertips across his burning earlobe: "Every word in the letter is sincere, so how can it be considered sincere or not?"