Lingxiu Bathing, Fire Luck Qi Refining, Imperial Princess and Noble Lady

"Zhao Xing, what kind of treasure is down there?" Long Xiao asked. "I feel my blood surging and my mouth is dry."

"I wish I could jump right now." Xia Jing took a deep breath. "Why is it so attractive to me?"

Although Ji Ziyun and Chen Shijie did not speak, their expressions betrayed their feelings, and it was clear that they felt the same way.

However, all four of them possessed exceptionally high military skills.

When traveling in groups, they also followed the procedures for carrying out military duties.

As the team leader, Zhao Xing did not give any orders, so the four of them refrained from taking any action.

"Heaven and earth bestow upon it their finest qualities, fire element born from water, truly a wondrous sight," Zhao Xing exclaimed. "According to the Five Elements Feng Shui Luck theory, this is the Fire Luck Spiritual Elegance."

"Luck Spiritual Elegance are divided into five elements?" Long Xiao scratched his head.

"I also have some knowledge of feng shui and fortune," Ji Ziyun said. "Innate fortune is divided into five elements, and the twelve Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches determine the years of fortune."

"Fire governs Wu and Gui. Those whose fire element is strong will surely have great fortune in Wu and Gui years."

Zhao Xing nodded and said, "Brother Ji is indeed worthy of being the Heir Apparent; he is learned and talented."

Xia Jing twitched his nose. "What do you mean? I'm just a figurehead as the Heir Apparent apparent, right?"

"Hahaha." Ji Ziyun and Zhao Xing laughed together.

"However, I don't know what book ' Five Elements Feng Shui Luck ' is."

"A miscellaneous book," Zhao Xing said casually.

This is actually a volume from the "Great Evolution Scripture".

After reaching the Derivation Four level of Qi Luck, cultivators gradually strengthen their perception of Qi Luck.

If one cultivates the Great Evolution Scripture or similar secret texts, one can perceive the rise and fall of fortune to a certain extent without reaching the Second Rank the Heavenly Luck Realm.

At the same time, the location of fortune and the division of fortune are more detailed.

The Great Evolution Scripture mentions that "when the aura is reddish-green with hints of Purple Light (at the Derivation Four), one can seek to replenish the five elements of heaven and earth, or to find Heavenly Spirit Essence, famous mountains and great lakes, or to bury ancestors in a Feng Shui treasure land."

This means that once you reach the Derivation Four, you can actively seek ways to increase your fortune according to the Five Elements Luck, making promotion easier.

When Zhao Xing was promoted, he had the urge to refine the "Luck Golden Dragon". To actually do it, he needed an extremely profound "Qi Refining Technique".

The kind of indiscriminate absorption of fortune, like that at East Lake Spirit Mountain in Gucheng, is only suitable for low-level fortune. It's wasteful and not suitable for improving high-level fortune.

"You're making it too complicated, I don't really understand," Long Xiao said, scratching his head. "Zhao Xing, just tell me directly, how do I obtain these benefits?"

"Simple," Zhao Xing said with a smile. "Go take a bath."

"Huh?" Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, and Xia Jing were all taken aback. "Lingxiu taking a bath?"

"Yes, we'll bathe in the Lingxiu Hot Spring." Zhao Xing looked down at the valley below. "There are several hot springs in the valley. Let's go down and each of us choose one to bathe in, and our fire element will naturally increase."

Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, and Xia Jing do not know the method of refining Qi, Ji Ziyun Zhao Xing.

He himself knew a little about it; there was a chapter in the Great Evolution Scripture called the Five Elements Luck Transformation Art.

Zhao Xing had no choice but to go down and give it a try. The secret manuals of destiny were too profound. Even though he had cultivated the Great Evolution Qi Observation Art the middle-level perfection and opened his Heavenly Eye, he was not necessarily confident of success.

Not to mention passing it on to Old Chen and the others for cultivation.

"Cousin, you must be careful when you go down into the spring," Ji Ziyun reminded him. "The element of fire in the Five Elements can have some effects on people. Soaking in the spring is fine, but you must not practice your skills in it, lest you suffer from Going Berserk."

Zhao Xing slapped his forehead, almost forgetting this. "Brother Ji is so thoughtful. I almost forgot to remind you... Brother Ji is right, if you see any illusions, don't pay any attention to them."

"Unless my brother Ji and I come to pull you away."

"Understood, I won't move around." Long Xiao rubbed his hands together and said.

"Get out of here."

At Zhao Xing's command, the Qilin Flying Boat carrying the five people landed in the valley.

After disembarking from the flying boat, Long Xiao hesitated, then said, "Um..."

Zhao Xing asked, "What's wrong?"

"Should we take it downstairs to wash it too?"

Long Xiao pointed at Aotian Meow.

Zhao Xing laughed and said, "You really treat the Mountain Cat like your son, sharing such a good thing with it?"

"Sure, of course. Just make sure it doesn't run away. There are plenty of hot springs here."

The Lingxiu Hot Spring here are one of the greatest advantages of the Inverted Peak Mountain Range.

Large in the literal sense.

Even if dozens more people come to bathe, it's fine, because one person simply can't absorb that much fire energy in a short period of time.

"Okay, I promise to keep a close eye on it." Long Xiao carried Aotian Meow away.

"Why don't you give the Mountain Cat to Long Xiao?" Xia Jing said, watching Long Xiao's retreating figure. "I've realized he truly loves this cat."

"It's not impossible."

For Zhao Xing, a pet is just a pet, something to keep for amusement or to relieve boredom. He would never treat a pet like a son, as Long Xiao does.

Long Xiao has a relatively simple mind and is also suitable for keeping pets. Mountain Cat would be a good home for Long Xiao.

One day, when I return to Gucheng, I will go to East Lake Mountain again to find the mountain god to break the master-servant contract and then give it to Long Xiao.

This was a minor matter, and Zhao Xing didn't take it to heart. After flying around the valley, he chose a small hot spring to test the waters first.

"Old Chen, shall we do it?"

"Come on, your Five Elements Mist Concealment is suitable."

"Good."

Zhao Xing pointed his finger towards the sky, activating the Five Elements Mist Concealment.

This valley was then hidden from the map by the Mist-Hiding Art.

If someone were to pass by, unless they could see through the high-level Five Elements Mist Concealment, they would not be able to discover this treasure land at all.

"All done, time for a shower."

Zhao Xing took off his clothes and jumped in.

"Thump~"

Even though they jumped into a hot spring, a burst of sparks flew up.

The sparks were warm, with a watery texture, yet they were burning.

"It was just warm, but I felt restless and even aroused lust."

"This is the side effect of absorbing fire luck," Zhao Xing assessed.

However, the jade pendant in his arms immediately emitted a cool sensation, dispelling all discomfort.

"Dragon Soul Jade Pendant." Zhao Xing took out the Dragon Soul Jade Pendant.

The sixth-tier Dragon Soul Jade Pendant is a royal special supply. Wearing it close to the body for a long time can continuously strengthen the Fate Soul, ward off evil spirits and delusions, and greatly reduce the chance of Going Berserk.

The Soul Armor is also Tier 6, but Soul Armor is purely defensive, Dragon Soul Jade Pendant is more supportive, and the Soul Armor is more defensive.

Old Master Zhao didn't even experience any hallucinations. Without these side effects, he felt like he was soaking in a hot spring.

Lying in the hot spring, Zhao Xing fell asleep.

Recalling the Five Elements and their influence in the Great Evolution Scripture, as well as the accompanying "Fire Luck Qi Refining Method," he tried to actively absorb the Fire Luck Spiritual Elegance.

"Heaven's fortune is my fortune, Heaven's destiny is my destiny..." Zhao Xing murmured as if he were asleep.

He soon Entering the Dream to cultivate.

"Gurgle~"

Fifteen minutes later, the "flames" in the hot spring, which had been flowing erratically, began to flow in an orderly fashion, heading towards the corner where Zhao Xing was waiting.

After touching Zhao Xing's body.

"Pfft~"

The flames passed through his body as if they had no substance.

However, upon closer inspection, one can notice that the brightness of the flame is somewhat weaker.

After practicing for a quarter of an hour in a dream, I tried the "Fire Luck Qi Refining Method" and immediately saw initial results!

Half an hour later, the flow of flames in the water suddenly accelerated.

They rushed towards Zhao Xing speed.

It was a decline that was almost visible to the naked eye.

An hour later, the small hot spring, five meters in diameter, became crystal clear, the flames in the water disappeared completely, and the water gradually cooled down.

The change in water temperature woke Zhao Xing from his dream.

By observing the Five Elements and determining the time, Zhao Xing discovered that he had slept for an hour and also noticed the changes in the hot spring.

"Not bad, not bad, the effect is really good." Zhao Xing climbed out of the cool pool. "I heard that the Li Fire Dao Academy has a book called ' Nine Purple Li Fire Luck.' If I can get it, it will be stronger than the ' Fire Luck Qi Refining Method ' in the Great Evolution Scripture. I must make a trip there in the future."

The predecessor of the Li Fire Dao Academy, Li Fire Sect, was also one of the ten ancient Ten Great Divine Sects, on the same level as Dream God Sect (Nightmare Sect).

The "Fire Luck Qi Refining Method" given in the Great Evolution Scripture is only of medium quality. It mentions the "Nine Purple Li Fire Luck" of the Li Fire Sect, which is the top-level luck cultivation method.

"The Nine Purple Li Fire Luck, by absorbing the fire luck alone, can turn the pillar of luck purple, and can also enhance cultivation. When encountering the years of Wu and Gui, it will surely bring great luck."

"The Great Evolution Scripture states that whenever the Li Fire Sect is at war, it always chooses the 'Wu Year' or 'Gui Year' to launch an expedition or withdraw its troops."

"Disciples of the sect also choose their time to fight. The Great Evolution Scripture once said that if you encounter someone from the Li Fire Sect, do not fight them on the month, day, year, month, day, or year of Wu."

This is not a rumor, but a fact. The sorcerers who came from the Li Fire Dao Academy in their previous lives all had a "time buff".

In his previous life, Zhao Xing had encountered a man who carried the "Wuxu Hour Buff".

At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), this person's combat power increases by 30-100%!

This is similar to the "Gambler's Tactic".

Those who cultivate the "Nine Purple Li Fire Luck" and receive its true teachings will not only see a significant increase in combat power, but will also experience miraculous phenomena at certain times.

If the enemy is of equal strength, during the fight, the opponent's meridians will suddenly become disordered, and those with lower cultivation levels will simply Going Berserk and self-destruction, which is quite exaggerated.

If the enemy is of a higher cultivation level, when being chased, inexplicable things will always happen that help the disciples of the Li Fire Sect escape, making them impossible to Cannot Be Killed.

"However, the Nine Purple Li Fire Luck also has its flaws. If it encounters someone from the Azure Water Daoist Academy, such as Princess Youruo, who cultivates the Six Tribulation Azure Water Luck, then they will be each other's nemesis."

"In the years of Bing and Xin, the water element governs the year. Both the Bing and Xin years are auspicious years for disciples of the Azure Water Sect."

Because of the mechanism of "establishing a great vow", all kinds of gods and immortals come to compete for the "time" to demonstrate their existence.

But there are only twelve hours in a day, how can there be room for so many gods?

Therefore, in ancient times, many sects fought each other to the point of exhaustion.

Things are different now, but Princess Youruo will still have an innate sense of aversion when she encounters people from the Li Fire Dao Academy.

"That woman Murong Qing is disgusting! She's already married, yet she still dares to provoke you! Liu Lang, I'll kill her for you!"

Ten Thousand Laws Palace, Princess Youruo rose from her bed, her face contorted with murderous intent, because she had just learned that Murong Qing from Yuanhe County in the Daoyuan Continent had just visited the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.

"Stop!" Liu Tianning blocked her way. "She was just visiting, what did she do to offend you?"

"You yelled at me?" Princess Youruo bit her lip. "You actually yelled at me for this bitch? You still have feelings for her, don't you?"

"What are you saying? She's already married. I've known her since childhood. Do you think I can't even see her once...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Princess Youruo cleaved the clone in two with a single hand.

Another clone of Liu Tianning appeared in front of her.

"Get out of my way!"

Princess Youruo then destroyed this clone.

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang!"

It's unknown how many clones he split open, but Princess Youruo couldn't even get out of the entrance. There was nothing she could do; Liu Tianning had just too many clones!

She was already panting heavily before she even left the house.

Liu Tianning remained silent and let her continue chopping.

Only after Princess Youruo calmed down did his true form appear. "Feeling better now?"

"Hmph." Princess Youruo turned around and sat back on the bed.

"As I said, she's only here to ask for a spot as an investigator."

"If you're going to do something, why come to the Ten Thousand Laws Palace?" Princess Youruo said. "Didn't you take on a disciple? You can have him run errands for such a small matter. If you can't even train your disciple, then I'll teach him for you!"

Liu Tianning frowned, his expression turning cold. "Why should I need you to teach me how to do things? You Ruo, I'm warning you, don't you dare try anything with my disciple."

Princess Youruo saw Liu Tianning's expression and knew that her lover was angry.

"Liu Lang, I was wrong..." Princess Youruo's expression softened quickly.

Liu Tianning remained unmoved, his face still cold.

Princess Youruo came over with a smile, took Liu Tianning's hand, and snuggled close to him. "I misspoke. I won't do it again. Don't be angry..."

Liu Tianning shook off her hand. "Remember what I said."

"Yes, this servant remembers." Princess Youruo's eyes were alluring as she leaned closer, wanting to kiss Liu Tianning.

Unexpectedly, Liu Tianning simply turned and left.

Princess Youruo missed her target, but she wasn't angry. She just stared at Liu Tianning's back with a dreamy look in her eyes. The more Liu Tianning acted like this, the more she liked him.

After a moment of hesitation, he caught up with her, following closely behind Liu Tianning.

"Liu Lang, I also want a spot as an investigator."

When it came to serious matters, Liu Tianning's cold expression disappeared. "Who are you going to give it to?"

You Ruo said, "My niece, Ji Ziyun, has also come to the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven."

Liu Tianning: "Didn't Heaven Derivation King give you three spots?"

You Ruo chuckled and said, "No, I want yours. If Murong Qing can have it, why can't I?"

"..."

Unable to resist Princess Youruo nagging, Liu Tianning said, "Fine, let her join us."

Zhao Xing was soaking in the hot spring when the Earth Mirror placed next to him suddenly trembled.

He ignored the first ring, but then it rang again.

Zhao Xing picked up the Earth Mirror and saw two new messages on it:

[Murong Xue has joined the investigation team! Approved by: Liu Tianning]

[Ji Ziyun has joined the investigation team! Approved by: Liu Tianning]

He glanced at it and then tossed it aside.

Old Liu has released a few people in the past few days, but that's none of his business.

Unexpectedly, as soon as it was put down, the Earth Mirror started to tremble again.

This time, it was Liu Tianning who contacted him.

Zhao Xing didn't think much of it and answered the call directly.

"Buzz~"

A picture is projected above the hot spring.

Liu Tianning and Princess Youruo were in a garden pavilion inside the Ten Thousand Laws Palace.

"Teacher, this... I didn't know the princess was also here. I have been very rude."

Zhao Xing hadn't expected that Old Liu would be video chatting with his girlfriend, especially since he was shirtless.

Princess Youruo laughed and said, "It doesn't matter, we can't see anything anyway."

Liu Tianning glared at her, and the latter shrank back.

"Please get dressed first, I have something to tell you."

Liu Tianning hung up the call.

Zhao Xing quickly went ashore, tidied his clothes, and then dialed Liu Tianning's projector.

"Teacher, what's the matter?"

Liu Tianning asked, "Did you see the two people from the investigation team who just came in?"

"I saw it."

"These two are not familiar with the Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven, so you should lead them around."

What?

Old Master Zhao was very unwilling, but he had no choice but to agree. Liu Tianning rarely asked him to do things, so these two must be quite important to him.

Perhaps they are some nephew or descendant.

"Yes, I have a straw doll in Yang City. The teacher told me the address, and I can go pick them up."

"No need," Liu Tianning said. "I'll have them go to Locust Willow Courtyard to find you."

"Yes."

Princess Youruo asked curiously, "Zhao Xing, were you soaking in a hot spring just now? The Fire in Water, did you find a treasure land?"

Zhao Xing said, "Your Highness, I was fortunate enough to find a place that seemed extraordinary, so I decided to give it a try."

"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early," You Ruo smile. "Do you have any spare space in your prime spot? Let my niece also benefit from your good fortune."

Zhao Xing hesitated, "Yes, there is, but there's a difference between men and women, so it might be inconvenient..."

Princess Youruo Ruo chuckled, "I didn't realize you were so conservative, completely different from your teacher... Haven't you ever participated in the Spring Festival?"

Zhao Xing was speechless.

The Great Zhou was known for its open-mindedness, especially in matters concerning men and women.

How open is it?

An example will make it clear.

The "Spring Festival" mentioned by Princess Youruo is a festival held during the Vernal Equinox equinox, and it is the grandest festival of the year.

Besides Sacrifice to Heaven, there are also local deities (land gods, and in some places, mountain and water gods).

It also had an official function: to provide a place for men and women to meet in secret.

During the reign of Grand Ancestor, the Spring Festival was even written into the Zhou Law: "On the occasion of the Spring Festival, the county-level government shall investigate and organize unmarried people in the county who have reached the age of marriage and are of marriageable age to participate in the Spring Festival. The government shall provide venues, food and entertainment facilities."

This rule was abolished in the later years of Wen Emperor's reign.

Why?

Because it was too unrestrained.

During the Spring Festival, men and women go on spring outings and if they find someone they like, they can meet and make love in the wild!

During Wen Emperor's reign, the population exploded, so he abolished laws and decrees, stopped making mandatory requirements, and gradually strengthened the concept of etiquette.

However, in many places, these traditions are still preserved, especially by the Southern Barbarians tribes who admire the Great Zhou. They even copied the laws verbatim, without changing a single word, except that the festival name was changed to "Divine Union Festival".

Princess Youruo's words were tantamount to asking Zhao Xing: "Hey, you're so conservative, are you still a virgin?"

This made Old Master Zhao quite embarrassed.

Liu Tianning glared at her. "Why are you talking about this!"

Princess Youruo covered her mouth and chuckled.

Liu Tianning said seriously, "Zhao Xing, you can make the arrangements yourself. If it's inconvenient, they don't necessarily have to come to this place. They can wait a few days."

"Yes. This disciple understands." Zhao Xing nodded.

Princess Youruo then spoke up, "Zhao Xing, you must take good care of my niece and make sure she doesn't suffer any grievances. As for the other one, you can just give her a perfunctory Derivation One."

"..."

After hanging up the call, Zhao Xing closed his eyes with a sense of helplessness and began activating the straw figures in Locust Willow Courtyard, waiting for the arrival of his two cronies.

The real person found Xia Jing, Chen Shijie, Long Xiao, Ji Ziyun.

"Bad news!"

Whoosh~

Long Xiao jumped out of the hot spring. "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

He was completely naked. Zhao Xing glanced at him and found it utterly appalling; no wonder he was Martial Man.

"Get dressed, then we'll have a meeting on the airship."

Once everyone has arrived.

Zhao Xing said, "The teacher arranged for two people with connections to come over to me, and they were both women."

Long Xiao frowned and said, "The Ten Yang Grotto-Heaven is so vast, why do these two people with connections insist on following you?"

Chen Shijie glared at him and said, "You're also someone with connections, what right do you have to speak?"

"What's your background?" Xia Jing asked.

"One is a princess named Ji Ziyun. I wonder if you know her, Brother Ji."

"The other one is named Murong Xue, she is the teacher's... um, the daughter of an old friend."

Xia Jing said, "Since it was arranged by your teacher, then we can't refuse. Ji Ziyun... I don't remember her. What about you, cousin?"

Ji Ziyun also shook her head. "There are at least eight million members of the Great Zhou royal family, if not ten million. How could I possibly know everyone? I only know a few of those with status."

The "status" that Ji Ziyun mentioned refers to the four ranks of imperial princesses: Wengzhu (翁主), Junzhu (郡主), Wangji (王姬), and Gongzhu (公主).

There is no distinction of rank or status between princesses and royal princesses; the only difference is the bloodline of the imperial family.

Princesses are of the most noble bloodline.

"In short, this is bad news," Zhao Xing said listlessly. "Your Heir Apparent, the matter of dealing with them is now in your hands."

"No problem," Xia Jing said with a smile. "My cousin is best at dealing with women. It won't be difficult for him to handle this."

Ji Ziyun glared at her and said, "How dare you slander me? You make me sound like a libertine."

"Alright, I'll try to stall for time," Zhao Xing said. "You all hurry up and absorb the energy in the hot springs, reaching your limit as soon as possible. After that, I can leave them here with one clone to guard them, and then the five of us will go elsewhere."

"A princess and a noblewoman, how come you treat them like beggars?" Xia Jing laughed.

"If it were my cousin, he probably would have gone to bathe with the princesses and noble ladies."

"Qilin Child!" Ji Ziyun cursed angrily.

"Ha ha ha ha."

As Feizhou chatted, two more beautiful figures appeared outside the gate of the Eighteen Locust Willow Courtyard.

Murong Xue and Ji Ziyun appeared at the courtyard gate at the same time.

"Excuse me, is Senior Brother Zhao here?" one of the girls, dressed in a light blue dress, asked in a clear voice that echoed through the courtyard.

Zhao Xing arrived at the courtyard gate. Ji Ziyun glanced at him and then bowed respectfully, saying, "Ji Ziyun from the Azure Water Daoist Academy greets Senior Brother Zhao. Please lead the way, Senior Brother."

A woman in a white dress and veil stood beside him, her voice clear and cold. "Murong Xue of Taihe County greets Lord Zhao."

Zhao Xing returned the greeting and then invited them into the courtyard. "Please come in, ladies."

The Spring Festival actually existed in ancient Zhou Dynasty, so we'll just use that term here.

Legend has it that Kong Qiu was born from the union of his parents on a hill in the wild on the Spring She Day.

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