After observing the mysteries within Five Elements Immortal Island, Li Qing's next stop was Canglan Continent. He had left many footprints here as well, once serving as an instructor at Great Yu Kingdom's Grand Academy, teaching disciples the art of artifact refinement.
This time, he traveled alone through every corner of Great Yu Kingdom's imperial capital, completely concealing his aura and disturbing no one.
Great Yu Kingdom was still ruled by Emperor Ning. Not only had he governed the entire immortal dynasty in perfect order, but his cultivation had not fallen behind either; he had already advanced to the Integrated Body Late Stage.
Whether in terms of achievements or personal strength, Emperor Ning was now a qualified Great Yu Imperial Lord. No one could find fault with him.
Within the deep Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study, Emperor Ning—who had always handled state affairs personally—was bent over his desk reviewing memorials. Bolstered by his formidable cultivation, he reviewed the documents submitted from every province and county of Great Yu Kingdom at the fastest possible speed.
At times, Emperor Ning also felt mentally weary. His gaze drifted toward the snow falling beyond the window, his eyes revealing profound emotions.
Whenever this happened, he would think of the days when he had inherited the throne. Every scene remained vivid in his mind, especially that young cultivator who had left the imperial capital without even saying goodbye. Even now, Emperor Ning remembered him clearly.
"I wonder how that kid Li Qing is doing now. If he had been willing to remain in the Imperial Palace as Director of the Secret Supervision Institute back then, I would have been spared quite a few worries by now."
"Tsk, I truly am getting old. Why have I started reminiscing about the past again?" Emperor Ning gave