Bring Zi Ji Here at Once!

Zhu Zhuqing began practicing the Meditation Technique.

Dan Heng guided her from the side. There was a chance something could go wrong when first circulating the Meditation Technique.

After that, though, she would no longer need Dan Heng watching over her.

As Zhu Zhuqing circulated it, a faint black layer of Soul Power covered her body.

The phantom of a Hell Spirit Cat appeared behind her, vivid and lifelike.

Her Soul Power was quietly increasing, at three times its previous rate!

Zhu Zhuqing was thrilled. She truly had not chosen the wrong teacher.

It was precisely because of her teacher's guidance that she had been able to embark on this bright path.

The rapidly circulating Soul Power made her believe that she would surely win that battle in the future!

And all of this had been brought to her by her teacher!

"Don't let your thoughts wander..."

Dan Heng reminded her.

Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face stiffened, and she hurriedly composed herself.

The current Meditation Technique was stronger, but it also required her full mental focus. She could not allow herself to be distracted.

So, she temporarily buried her admiration and gratitude toward her teacher deep in her heart.

In the kitchen.

Gu Yuena rolled up her sleeves, revealing her slender, fair arms. Looking at the spotless kitchen, a confident expression appeared on her face.

"That loser of a cook said that to conquer a man's heart, you first had to conquer his stomach."

"I've secretly studied cooking these past few days. It's time to show what I can do!"

Gu Yuena curled her lips, already unable to stop herself from imagining how delighted Dan Heng would be when he tasted the food she had personally made.

Just as she was about to prepare the ingredients, a figure suddenly appeared at the kitchen's round window.

It was Di Tian...

Di Tian said softly, "My liege, you asked me to investigate the Star Luo Royal Family. I have found out everything. There are two contenders among this generation of princes: the First Prince, Dai Weisi, and the Third Prince, Dai Mubai. Zhu Zhuqing is the Third Prince Consort..."

Gu Yuena listened while chopping vegetables.

The three-year plan she had devised for Dan Heng to become emperor required him to replace at least one of the two nations, Heaven Dou or Star Luo, and become its ruler.

Starting with Zhu Zhuqing was an excellent point of entry.

But how exactly to proceed would depend on the analysis of her wise military adviser.

"Very good, Di Tian. I have another task for you. Go bring Zi Ji here. I have a mission for her!" Gu Yuena nodded slightly, thinking that perhaps turning Dai Mubai into a puppet would be a good start.

Of course, this required further consideration. At the very least, she had to bring Zi Ji out first and stop her from sleeping underground.

Di Tian acknowledged the order. Seeing Gu Yuena still chopping vegetables, he could not help asking, "My liege, you... why are you doing such menial work? Why not let me help you?"

"No! There's no need..."

Gu Yuena hurriedly refused. This was the first meal a wife would make for her husband. She did not want anyone else interfering.

Seeing a trace of panic actually appear in Gu Yuena's eyes, Di Tian instantly understood.

In order to obtain that expert's help, his liege had actually humbled herself and personally cooked for him?!

As her subordinate, Di Tian felt as though his heart were being pierced!

He had to free his liege from this. He could not allow her to continue suffering like this.

That lecherous bastard... if it's Zi Ji, she should be able to persuade him in my liege's place, right? Di Tian thought as he gradually departed.

As the sun neared the horizon.

Zhu Zhuqing awoke from her meditation. After a day of recovery, she was no longer in pain.

At the same time, her Soul Power had risen by a noticeable amount. It was estimated that she would break through to the next level before long.

And all of this had been brought to her by her teacher!

Zhu Zhuqing stood up and looked at Dan Heng on the recliner, her eyes filled with admiration.

At this moment, the three sleazy men hurried over from afar.

They did not dare enter the courtyard and instead knelt at the entrance.

"Senior, we're here..."

Dan Heng closed his book, glanced at them, and said, "Zhu Zhuqing, go fight them. Let me see your actual combat ability."

A Soul Master's strength was not determined solely by Soul Power. Combat techniques mattered as well.

A person with abundant battle experience could easily fight opponents above their level.

Tang San was the most typical example of this.

Although Dan Heng wanted Zhu Zhuqing to reach level sixty as quickly as possible so she would stop disturbing his peaceful life.

He could not simply let her neglect the instruction she ought to receive.

Zhu Zhuqing responded and walked toward the three sleazy men.

When the three sleazy men saw that Zhu Zhuqing would be fighting them, all of them looked nervous.

With their lower halves controlling their upper halves, they had assumed Zhu Zhuqing was Dan Heng's forbidden woman.

If they accidentally made any contact with Zhu Zhuqing, would they not be chopped into pieces?

It was supposed to be a sparring session, but it was incredibly dangerous!

They exchanged glances and immediately came up with an idea.

Outside the courtyard, Zhu Zhuqing and the three sleazy men all used Martial Soul Possession before beginning their fight.

Zhu Zhuqing's movement technique was very fast. After all, she came from a prestigious family. Although she was only a Soul Grandmaster while the weakest among the three sleazy men was already a Soul Ancestor, they were hindered at every turn and did not dare touch Zhu Zhuqing. Instead, they ended up with quite a few wounds.

A quarter of an hour later, all three sleazy men were lying on the ground.

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips, and a flash of pride quickly passed through her eyes.

She had displayed her abilities before her teacher!

Dan Heng frowned slightly and looked at the three sleazy men lying on the ground. "Why didn't you use your full strength?"

The three sleazy men immediately kowtowed and begged for mercy. "Senior! How could we dare disrespect Miss? Please spare us! Just let us go as if we were nothing. We'll never dare do that kind of thing again..."

The three sleazy men cried miserably, each wailing harder than the last.

Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed. So they had deliberately gone easy on her!

Dan Heng shook his head helplessly. "Forget it. Leave."

The three sleazy men swiftly got up and ran away.

They were much faster than they had been while fighting Zhu Zhuqing!

Zhu Zhuqing's face reddened further, her chest rising and falling. What was I so proud of just now?!

Dan Heng stood and walked out of the courtyard, stopping opposite Zhu Zhuqing.

He held out one finger and said, "From now on, attack me with everything you have."

"Th-then... all right, Teacher!"

Zhu Zhuqing's expression changed. She knew the gap between them and did not worry about hurting her teacher.

Moreover, she very much wanted to prove herself before him!

Whoosh...!!!

Zhu Zhuqing turned into a black shadow and darted toward Dan Heng's back.

Dan Heng did not even turn around. He merely extended a finger behind him.

His index finger poked Zhu Zhuqing in the shoulder, sending her off course as she flew past Dan Heng.

"Your movement technique is too rigid. Learn to adapt to the situation. Do not follow combat methods too mechanically."

Dan Heng offered his guidance calmly.

The next second, Zhu Zhuqing attacked Dan Heng's neck with a backhand strike.

But the instant she raised her hand, Dan Heng poked beneath her arm.

Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly went pale, and she staggered back several steps.

"How could you lose focus in battle? Don't think that just because you're fast, you can leave yourself wide open. That is a path to death." Dan Heng assessed her calmly and took a step forward.

Zhu Zhuqing instinctively retreated.

"You must also judge the situation when fleeing. Otherwise, exposing your back is no different from seeking death..."