Guardian Beast of the Nation

"King Ling, what do you require of me?"

The Sky Swallowing Python spoke human words, its body emanating supreme divine might as it looked at Ling Xuanyan and said calmly.

"There is news regarding the Sky Swallowing Bloodline."

Ling Xuanyan revealed the news about the Sky Swallowing Bloodline. As his words fell, the enormous Sky Swallowing Python immediately became agitated.

"Is what you say true?"

"Of course, how could this king possibly deceive you?"

Ling Xuanyan said with a smile. Unexpectedly, the Sky Swallowing Python snorted in dissatisfaction upon hearing this.

"If it weren't for your honeyed words deceiving me back then, how could I have agreed to become the Guardian Beast of the Nation for your Yuanwu Kingdom?"

As the Sky Swallowing Python's words concluded, Ling Xuanyan awkwardly touched his nose.

Indeed, he had been drawn to the Sky Swallowing Python's bloodline potential and had tricked the Sky Swallowing Old Ancestor into becoming the Guardian Beast of the Nation for Yuanwu Kingdom.

Although the Sky Swallowing Python had "python" in its name, its potential for advancement was only slightly 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 gulp, hence its grand name, Sky Swallowing Python.

"Aren't you benefiting greatly now? Moreover, I've found the Sky Swallowing Bloodline for you. If your bloodline can be further refined, you might be able to break through to the Mahayana Stage."

Changing the subject, Ling Xuanyan quickly said. The Sky Swallowing Python then replied, "That's right. If my bloodline can be further refined, I should be able to break through to the Mahayana Stage and even beyond."

As the Sky Swallowing Python spoke, an aura of the Tribulation Crossing Peak erupted from its body. Ling Xuanyan merely shook his head.

"If that's the case, then you should prepare yourself well. It will likely take a few more days to obtain the Sky Swallowing Bloodline."

Upon hearing Ling Xuanyan's words, the Sky Swallowing Old Ancestor did not rush and directly submerged into the cold pond.

"Call me when the bloodline arrives!"

After the Sky Swallowing Old Ancestor left, Ling Xuanyan quickly returned to the State Mansion. His cultivation had, at some unknown time, broken through to the Mahayana Stage, but he did not reveal it, seemingly plotting something.

"Fifty million top-grade spirit stones! Even for our Yuanwu Kingdom, it would be somewhat difficult to produce, but if it means adding another Mahayana Stage Guardian Beast of the Nation, then these spirit stones can be produced."

Ling Xuanyan shook his head and thought to himself. He was naturally aware of Ling Qingping's winning bid and immediately ordered someone to prepare the spirit stones. After all, the Lu Family's Old Ancestor was a high-level Mahayana cultivator, and he couldn't afford to offend him.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Lu Jiuyuan handed over the origin of the Sky Swallowing Bloodline to Ling Qingping and then returned to his seclusion chamber to continue his closed-door cultivation.

Looking at the extremely violent origin of the Sky Swallowing Bloodline in his hand, Ling Qingping seemed to recall something, and her face instantly flushed red as she giggled foolishly.

"Miss seems to have fallen in love?"

Xiao Qing saw this scene and helplessly shook her head, but she didn't intend to object. They were a perfect match; how could she, a mere maid, possibly object?

On the other side, Lu Jiuyuan began to push towards the Late Foundation Establishment stage. His foundation was already extremely stable. Before he transmigrated, he had already broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, so the obstacles to this breakthrough were not too significant.

As time passed, the Thousand Mile Shuttle soon arrived at the capital city of Yuanwu Kingdom. At this very moment, Lu Jiuyuan finally successfully broke through to the Late Foundation Establishment stage.

Ling Qingping had just arrived in front of the seclusion chamber, intending to inform Lu Jiuyuan that the flying ship had arrived at the capital, when the door opened.

"Qingping, is something the matter?"

Lu Jiuyuan asked curiously. Ling Qingping quickly replied, "We've arrived at the capital."

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Upon hearing this, Lu Jiuyuan quickly went to the deck and looked outside.

He saw that the prosperity of the entire capital city far surpassed that of Qingfeng Town. While Qingfeng Town only had five Golden Core Stage cultivators, the capital city was filled with them, and even Nascent Soul Stage cultivators were extremely common.

Seeing the Thousand Mile Shuttle fly directly into the capital city, the cultivators queuing outside angrily said, "Why can that flying artifact above go in directly, while we have to queue here?"

The soldier on inspection sneered and said, "Do you know whose flying artifact that is?"

"Whose is it?"

The Nascent Soul Stage cultivator asked with a sense of unease. For some reason, he had a bad feeling.

"That's the Sixth Princess's spaceship!"

Upon hearing this, the Nascent Soul Stage cultivator immediately became flustered. Fortunately, the other party did not dwell on it. After paying the city entry fee, he disappeared.

The Thousand Mile Shuttle returned to the State Mansion at great speed. The entire capital city saw the Thousand Mile Shuttle and immediately knew that Li Qingping had returned.

Li Qingping and the others stored the Thousand Mile Shuttle away upon arriving at the State Mansion and then slowly landed in front of it.

"Young Master Lu, welcome to the capital city."

Li Qingping said with a smile as she looked at Lu Jiuyuan. Lu Jiuyuan was only momentarily shocked upon seeing the capital city for the first time. He quickly recovered his composure. His background was incredibly powerful; this level of prosperity would certainly not be considered much in his eyes in the future.

When they arrived at the entrance of the State Mansion, the two guards at the gate respectfully greeted Li Qingping.

"Greetings, Sixth Princess!"

The aura emanating from them told Lu Jiuyuan that these two were at least at the Nascent Soul Stage cultivation level. A Nascent Soul Stage cultivation level was only enough to serve as gatekeepers in the State Mansion.

"Mm, you may dispense with the formalities."

Li Qingping only showed a kind and approachable demeanor when facing her own people; in the eyes of outsiders, Li Qingping was the aloof and high-and-mighty Princess.

"Yes!"

Immediately, under Li Qingping's lead, Lu Jiuyuan and the others smoothly entered the State Mansion. In the blink of an eye, Ling Xuanyan had already appeared before them.

"Long time no see, young friend Lu."

Ling Xuanyan looked at Lu Jiuyuan and said kindly as he appeared. Previously, he had only been friendly towards Lu Jiuyuan because of his background.

Now, after Lu Jiuyuan found the source of the Sky Swallowing Bloodline for him and helped his daughter improve her aptitude to Heaven Grade, he was even more satisfied with Lu Jiuyuan.

Seeing her father actually greet Lu Jiuyuan first upon his appearance, Li Qingping couldn't help but feel a little jealous. She pouted and said with some dissatisfaction.

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

"Sigh, that's not right. Of course, you are. Let's go, I've prepared a banquet for you all to welcome you."

Ling Xuanyan waved his hand and said, his face full of indifference.

"Then we'll trouble you, King Li."

Lu Jiuyuan said neither subserviently nor arrogantly. Thousand Ghost King stood beside Lu Jiuyuan, saying nothing.

Very quickly, Lu Jiuyuan and the others followed Ling Xuanyan to the prepared banquet. At the same time, somewhere in the State Mansion.

"Oh, my Sixth Sister is back? It's been quite some time since I've seen her. I should go and meet her."