Inside the bedchamber of Qianqing Palace.
Xiao Bing rushed in, looking excited.
"Your Majesty, it's true!"
"I couldn't cut through that rabbit with my Spirit Sword, but I cut right through it with Emperor Consort's kitchen knife! Your Majesty, look—this is the broken Spirit Sword!"
Chu Ning's eyes widened.
"What?!"
"You chopped up my rabbit?!"
"Do you know that Soft Bone Rabbit was my last one? Now that you've chopped it up, it won't taste perfect anymore!"
At those words, Xiao Bing froze. She looked anxiously at Ye Qinglian, then at Chu Ning. "Emperor Consort, I'm sorry. I only... I was just curious whether what you said was true..."
"Your Majesty, everything Emperor Consort said was true. That knife is no ordinary item. It could withstand my spiritual power, and Xiao Bing couldn't even wield it. That proves the kitchen knife is truly high quality!"
"Your Majesty, why don't you try it yourself? Then you'll know Emperor Consort wasn't joking..."
If it could really cut through the void, it had to be the most powerful divine weapon in the world!
Then Emperor Consort's level must be even higher!
One cultivation manual had already shaken Xiao Bing's resolve, and now...
Hearing this, Chu Ning sighed helplessly.
"Honestly, there's no need. I already gave you pointers, and you still doubt who I am. Really..."
"Forget it. For Qinglian's sake, you can eat the whole rabbit tonight. Sigh, now I have to go catch another one..."
Ye Qinglian showed no reaction. She simply ate with an air of calm composure. Now, she frowned at Xiao Bing's broken sword and spoke evenly.
"You were willing to damage your Spirit Sword?"
Xiao Bing stared at her, bewildered.
"Your Majesty, you..."
Ye Qinglian replied coolly, "You don't need to speak up for Chu Ning. I told