Zhao Wuji

"Young Master Mu, this is all the money my sister and I have. But don't worry, once I'm done with my business, I'll definitely bring a generous gift to thank you, Young Master Mu."

Zhao Shanshan watched as Mu Feiyang didn't take her storage ring, assuming he thought they hadn't given him enough. She nervously added, She was very worried Mu Feiyang would take back the Spirit-Connecting Flower. If he did, she wouldn't be able to save her Imperial Father. This Spirit-Connecting Flower was her father's life-saving medicine.

"If you have things to do, hurry up and go! You don't need to pay me anymore. Consider it a gift from me."

Mu Feiyang, snapping back to reality, said speechlessly. He turned and walked back into the house, as the little girl had just finished her milk.

"Thank you for your great kindness, Young Master Mu!"

Watching Mu Feiyang walk away, Zhao Shanshan pulled Zhao Yingying and knelt before him. Although Mu Feiyang had dismissed the Spirit-Connecting Flower as mere greens, to the sisters, it was a life-saving spiritual medicine.

Mu Feiyang could easily give it to them, but in the sisters' eyes, it was a tremendous act of kindness, a debt of gratitude.

"Elder Sister is the best! We can finally go back and save Imperial Father."

Seeing Mu Feiyang enter the house without acknowledging them, Zhao Yingying didn't think he was rude. Instead, she thought Mu Feiyang was a truly good person.

Zhao Yingying grabbed Zhao Shanshan's arm, her face filled with excitement. They had finally obtained the Spirit-Connecting Flower, the spiritual medicine that could save her Imperial Father.

"Mhm!"

"Let's hurry back! The sooner we save Imperial Father, the sooner we can return to repay Young Master Mu's kindness."

"Mhm!"

The sisters stood up, bowed again towards Mu Feiyang's room, then turned and left the courtyard, heading out of Laga Village.

"Imperial Father?"

"It seems these two girls have quite the background. No wonder they have such strength at such a young age. So they're princesses of a kingdom."

"But they were just ordinary greens on Earth, how did they become life-saving spiritual medicine in their eyes?"

With Mu Feiyang's strength, he could naturally hear their conversation and gathered some basic information from it.

However, what puzzled Mu Feiyang more were those greens. They were just ordinary vegetables, yet in the eyes of the cultivators in the True Spirit Realm, they had become top-tier spiritual medicine.

He wondered if the sisters had mistaken them or if it was due to the system. But Mu Feiyang only thought about it for a moment and then let it go, as it didn't really concern him.

Mu Feiyang's life began to become more interesting, revolving entirely around his precious daughter. Under Mu Feiyang's immense resources, Mu Qingling's cultivation reached the peak of Qi Condensation in just one week.

Not only that, but Mu Qingling, only a few months old, already looked like a one-year-old child and could even crawl on her own.

Mu Feiyang was overjoyed by his daughter's changes and became even more devoted to her.

Xiling Empire Imperial Palace.

After Zhao Shanshan and her sister returned and administered the Spirit-Connecting Flower to their Imperial Father, the ruler of the Xiling Empire finally awoke after more than two months of unconsciousness.

After a few more days of recuperation, he had fully recovered. Meanwhile, the princes who had been vying for the throne in secret were greatly disappointed.

"Shan'er, Ying'er, you've worked hard. You can tell your Imperial Father anything you desire. As long as the Xiling Empire has it, your Imperial Father will find it for you."

In the Xiling Empire ruler's sleeping quarters, Zhao Wuji spoke to his two beloved daughters. He had learned about the recent events during these past few days.

He never imagined so much would happen after he fell unconscious, and Zhao Wuji was utterly disappointed in his sons.

Furthermore, Zhao Wuji suspected that one of his many sons might have poisoned him, otherwise, he wouldn't have been poisoned within the palace.

"Imperial Father, this is what we, as your subjects, should do. We are happy as long as you have recovered."

"Yes, Imperial Father, we lack nothing. You don't need to reward us with anything."

"Hahaha..."

"Good! Good! Good!"

"Since you don't need anything now, I'll keep this opportunity for you. If you need anything in the future, your Imperial Father will fulfill it then."

Hearing his daughters' words, Zhao Wuji's face lit up with joy, and he laughed heartily. He even promised his daughters an opportunity to have their needs met in the future.

"Thank you, Imperial Father!"

"Alright, you've both worked hard during this period. Go back and get some rest."

"Yes, Imperial Father, your daughters take their leave."

Zhao Shanshan and her sister bowed and slowly withdrew from the sleeping quarters. After they left, the smile on Zhao Wuji's face vanished.

"Spirit Guard, have you found any results regarding the matter I asked you to investigate?"

Zhao Wuji's face was devoid of emotion as he spoke to the space before him. As soon as Zhao Wuji finished speaking, a figure appeared in front of him.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have investigated all eleven princes. The Second Prince is the most suspicious. He was the only one who had contact with the outside world before Your Majesty fell unconscious."

"However, definitive proof has not yet been found."

"Is it the second one?"

Zhao Wuji fell into deep thought. Initially, he suspected the eldest son the most, but after hearing the Spirit Guard's report, he became uncertain.

In Zhao Wuji's mind, the second son was merely someone who spent his days drinking and womanizing, with no interest in the throne.

On the other hand, the eldest son was highly ambitious, cared most about power, and his mother was the Prime Minister's daughter and the Empress.

It's no wonder Zhao Wuji suspected the eldest son, as he was arguably the most powerful among all the princes.

Even though they were all his sons, since he was capable of patricide, how could Zhao Wuji possibly let him off the hook!

They say the imperial family is the most heartless, and that's not just an empty saying. Throughout history, there have been many such incidents, with many inheriting the throne through patricide and fratricide.

"Do you know who the second prince has been in contact with?"

"Replying to Your Imperial Majesty, the second prince has been in contact with an inner disciple of Medicine King Valley. I am already investigating that disciple."

"Mm, you may go now!"

"Investigate everything one more time. I want accurate information."

"Yes!"

After the Spirit Guard left, Zhao Wuji pondered for a moment before closing his eyes to cultivate.

Meanwhile, Zhao Shanshan and her sister, upon returning to their palace, had people bring them a large amount of gold and silver treasures, even precious calligraphy and paintings.

There were also various cultivation resources, filling up ten large chests. This was everything they could mobilize.

"Imperial Sister, will sending these things to Young Master Mu be enough?"