Guardian Beast of the Nation

"King Ling, why have you summoned me?"

The Sky Swallowing Python spoke in human language, its body brimming with supreme divine might as it looked at Ling Xuanyan and spoke indifferently.

"There is news of the Sky Swallowing Bloodline."

Ling Xuanyan revealed the news of the Sky Swallowing Bloodline. As his words fell, the enormous Sky Swallowing Python immediately lost its composure.

"Is what you say true?"

"Of course. Why would I deceive you?"

Ling Xuanyan said with a smile. Yet the moment he spoke, the Sky Swallowing Python snorted coldly and said with some displeasure.

"If not for your honeyed words and cunning deception back then, how could this venerable one have agreed to become the Guardian Beast of the Nation for your Yuanwu Kingdom?"

As the Sky Swallowing Python's words fell, Ling Xuanyan somewhat awkwardly rubbed his nose.

Indeed, back then, he had taken a fancy to the Sky Swallowing Python's bloodline potential and tricked the Sky Swallowing Old Ancestor before him into becoming the Guardian Beast of the Nation for the Yuanwu Kingdom.

Though it bore the word "python" in its name, the Sky Swallowing Python's room for advancement was only a shade inferior to that of a true dragon. It could even break through to the Immortal King Realm and swallow heaven and earth in a single bite, thus earning the grand name Sky Swallowing Python.

"Haven't you gained quite a few benefits now as well? Besides, I found the Sky Swallowing Bloodline for you. If your bloodline is purified once more, you should be able to break through to the Mahayana Stage, right?"

Changing the subject, Ling Xuanyan hurriedly said. The Sky Swallowing Python replied.

"That is correct. If this venerable one's bloodline is purified once more, I should be able to break through to the Mahayana Realm in one sweep, and not merely the Mahayana Realm."

After saying that, the Sky Swallowing Python erupted with the aura of the Tribulation Crossing Peak. Ling Xuanyan merely shook his head.

"Since that is the case, prepare yourself well. It will probably take a few more days before the Sky Swallowing Bloodline is in hand."

Hearing Ling Xuanyan's words, the Sky Swallowing Old Ancestor was not in a hurry. He plunged directly into the cold pool.

"Call me once you have obtained the bloodline!"

After the Sky Swallowing Old Ancestor left, Ling Xuanyan soon returned to the State Mansion. At some unknown time, his cultivation had broken through to the Mahayana Stage, yet he did not reveal it. Who knew what he was plotting.

"Fifty million top-grade Spirit Stones... Even for my Yuanwu Kingdom, taking them out is somewhat strenuous. But if we can add another Mahayana Stage Guardian Beast of the Nation, then these Spirit Stones are still worth taking out."

Ling Xuanyan shook his head and thought to himself. Naturally, he knew the transaction price on Li Qingping's side, and immediately ordered people to prepare the Spirit Stones. After all, the Lu Family Old Ancestor was a high-level Mahayana cultivator, someone he could not afford to offend.

Meanwhile, after handing the Sky Swallowing Bloodline origin to Li Qingping, Lu Jiuyuan returned to the cultivation chamber and began cultivating in seclusion once more.

Looking at the exceptionally violent Sky Swallowing Bloodline origin in her hand, Li Qingping seemed to think of something. Her face suddenly flushed crimson as she continued to giggle foolishly.

"Has Miss fallen into the river of love?"

Seeing this, Xiao Qing helplessly shook her head, but she had no intention of objecting. They were a talented man and a beautiful woman; how could it be her place, a mere maid, to object?

Meanwhile, Lu Jiuyuan began attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. His foundation had always been exceedingly stable, and he had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm before crossing over here, so the obstacles to this breakthrough were not too great.

As time passed, the Thousand Mile Shuttle soon arrived at the Yuanwu Kingdom's capital. At that moment, Lu Jiuyuan finally broke through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage without incident.

Just as Li Qingping arrived outside the cultivation chamber to tell Lu Jiuyuan that the flying vessel had reached the capital, the door happened to open.

"Qingping, is something the matter?"

Lu Jiuyuan asked curiously, and Li Qingping hurriedly said.

"We've arrived at the capital."

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Hearing this, Lu Jiuyuan hurriedly arrived on the deck and looked at the scene outside.

The capital's prosperity far surpassed that of Qingfeng Town. In Qingfeng Town, there had only been five Golden Core Stage cultivators, while in the capital, they were everywhere. Even Nascent Soul Realm cultivators were extremely common.

Seeing the Thousand Mile Shuttle fly directly into the capital, the cultivators waiting in line outside said angrily.

"Why can that flying treasure above enter directly while we have to queue here?"

Hearing this, the inspecting soldier sneered and said, "Do you know whose flying treasure that is?"

"Whose is it?"

The Nascent Soul Realm cultivator asked uneasily. For some reason, he had a faint sense of foreboding.

"That is the Sixth Princess's flying vessel!"

Hearing this, the Nascent Soul Realm cultivator immediately panicked. Fortunately, the other party did not hold it against him. After paying the entrance fee, he vanished without a trace.

The Thousand Mile Shuttle sped back to the State Mansion at tremendous speed. Everyone in the capital saw it and immediately knew that Li Qingping had returned.

While above the State Mansion, Li Qingping and the others put away the Thousand Mile Shuttle before slowly descending in front of the State Mansion.

"Young Master Lu, welcome to the capital as our guest."

Li Qingping looked at Lu Jiuyuan and smiled. Lu Jiuyuan had only been shocked for a moment upon first seeing the capital, but quickly recovered. His background was invincible beyond compare; this little bit of prosperity would surely amount to nothing in his eyes in the future.

When they arrived at the entrance to the State Mansion, the two guards there saw Li Qingping and respectfully said.

"Greetings, Sixth Princess!"

The auras on their bodies clearly told Lu Jiuyuan that both of them possessed at least Nascent Soul Realm cultivation. In the State Mansion, Nascent Soul Realm cultivators could only serve as gate guards.

"Mm, rise."

Only when facing her own people did Li Qingping display a gentle and approachable manner. In the eyes of outsiders, she was an aloof and cold Princess standing high above all.

"Yes!"

Then, under Li Qingping's lead, Lu Jiuyuan and the others successfully entered the State Mansion. In the blink of an eye, King Li had already appeared before them.

"It has been a long time, little friend Lu."

The moment King Li appeared, he looked at Lu Jiuyuan and spoke amiably. Previously, he had only treated Lu Jiuyuan well because of Lu Jiuyuan's background.

But now that Lu Jiuyuan had found the Sky Swallowing Bloodline origin for him and helped raise his daughter's aptitude to the heavenly grade, he was even more satisfied with Lu Jiuyuan.

Seeing that her father had actually greeted Lu Jiuyuan first upon appearing, Li Qingping could not help feeling jealous. She pouted and said unhappily.

"Father, am I your daughter, or is Lu Jiuyuan your daughter?"

"Ah, that is not the right way to put it. Of course it is you. Come, I have prepared a banquet for you. Consider it a feast to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey."

King Li waved his hand as he spoke, looking utterly unconcerned.

"Sorry for the trouble, King Li."

Lu Jiuyuan replied neither servile nor overbearing, while the Thousand Ghost King stood beside him without saying anything.

Soon, Lu Jiuyuan and the others followed King Li to the prepared banquet. At the same time, somewhere within the State Mansion.

"Oh, my sixth sister has returned? It has indeed been some time since I last saw her. I should go meet her."