Chapter 119

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang once again showed a look of surprise.

She only learned about the possession of King Wu'an through the system panel, but how did the Old Ancestor know?

However, allowing a heretical cultivator at the Spirit Seed Realm to remain in the heart of Great Xia is tantamount to planting a time bomb, which must be removed as soon as possible; otherwise, she will not be at ease.

We'll learn more about the other matters after we catch the heretical practitioners.

Xiao Minghuang knew that the Old Ancestor would never risk her safety, so the things she was asked to do would certainly not be very dangerous.

After all, she is the future hope of the Great Xia.

So, without hesitation, she asked directly:

"What can I do for you, junior?"

Xia Hanbing spoke directly:

"This is a simple matter for you, and there's no danger involved."

"I will place a protective barrier on you, making you appear injured, and invite King Wu'an to heal you. When he gets close, I will affix the Evil Suppressing Talisman to his body. After that, leave the rest to me."

This matter sounds simple, but it's too simple.

"It seems that putting up a talisman is not difficult. All we need to do is bribe the servants of the King Wu'an and strike when he is not paying attention. Does our Old Ancestor have a deeper meaning in doing this?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Hanbing explained:

"This evil cultivator is very cautious and never lets anyone get close. After thinking it over, I think only her granddaughter has a reason to approach her, and the other one is you."

"Previously, the King Wu'an had openly pledged allegiance to you. If he were to refuse to treat your wounds now, he would be deliberately giving himself away. In order to conceal his identity, he has no choice but to treat your wounds."

Hearing the Old Ancestor's explanation, Xiao Minghuang nodded and replied:

"Rest assured, Old Ancestor, leave this matter to me."

At the same time.

Xia Hanbing took out a Brocade Box from her sleeve and pushed it in front of her.

"This is the treasure that safeguards the destiny of our Great Xia, Profound Tier Top Grade Magic Treasure, the Mountain River Seal. With this treasure protecting you, even if that evil cultivator is Spirit Seed Realm expert, he cannot harm you in the slightest!"

Xiao Minghuang took the Brocade Box, opened it, and saw a small, golden seal, only the size of an egg, with a golden light flowing all over it. It was engraved with mountains, rivers, plants, flowers, birds, fish, insects, beasts, and all kinds of life, as if it were a depiction of the human world.

135. Evil Suppressing Talisman as one nears the end of life.

"Thank you so much for the treasure, Old Ancestor!"

Xiao Minghuang accepted the magic weapon without any formalities.

After all, she was about to face a mysterious evil cultivator at the Spirit Seed Realm, and she wouldn't risk her life without a powerful magic weapon by her side.

"Cough cough!"

The Old Ancestor coughed twice, his voice trembling, and said:

"The Mountain River Seal is a magical artifact used to suppress the fortune of the Great Xia Dynasty. Although its grade is only the highest level of the Profound Rank, within the Great Xia territory, it is in no way inferior to even a Di-Rank magical artifact. This magical artifact is both a treasure of fortune and a symbol of the monarch's authority. You have already become the winner of the competition, so this treasure is bestowed upon you. Take good care of it."

Xiao Minghuang's heart stirred.

She knew this magical treasure was a gift for her, and dared not be negligent in the slightest, so she quickly said respectfully:

"Thank you, Old Ancestor!"

A slight smile appeared on Xia Hanbing's aged face as he softly said:

"I am old and won't live much longer. You must protect this Great Xia well and not let the lineage of our ancestors be cut off!"

"Yes, I will heed the teachings of our Old Ancestor!"

Xiao Minghuang solemnly agreed.

She could tell that her Old Ancestor was indeed old; his physical body had decayed, and the flow of his spiritual energy was extremely slow. It wouldn't be long before he died of old age.

"Alright, Elder Liu and you will handle the rest. I will appear when everything is ready."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Xia Hanbing vanished from the spot in a flash.

Elder Liu stepped forward, deeply moved, and said:

"It's been over ten years since I last saw you, Senior Brother Xiao, and you've deteriorated to such a state. What a pity!"

"Those days at the Holy Academy are truly memorable; it feels like they were just yesterday."

Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang remained silent.

Based on what Elder Liu had just said, she could roughly guess the meaning behind those words.

In their early years, Xia Hanbing and Elder Liu entered the Holy Academy together and became fellow disciples.

Later, Xia Hanbing returned to her homeland, while Elder Liu may have stayed at the Holy Academy or gone to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion; in any case, the two parted ways.

Elder Liu took out a talisman emitting a faint white light from his sleeve and pushed it in front of Xiao Minghuang.

"This is the Evil Suppressing Talisman. We just need to catch him off guard and stick it anywhere on the King Wu'an's body to suppress his evil energy. Then Senior Brother Xiao can capture him with one strike."

Xiao Minghuang nodded and said:

"Please, Elder Liu, set up a protective barrier for me."

A moment later.

Xiao Minghuang returned to the vicinity of the Training Ground.

Some people saw her return alone, and not Elder Liu, and asked:

"Princess Xiao, where is Elder Liu?"

"Elder Liu has important matters to attend to at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion and has already left ahead of time."

Upon hearing this, many people looked disappointed.

Elder Liu holds a very high position in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, second only to the Grand Pavilion Master. If one can take this opportunity to become familiar with him, one might be able to enter Myriad Treasures Pavilion as a steward someday.

Although he was only a steward, his status was comparable to that of an elder in Three Great Sects.

Ignoring what others thought, Xiao Minghuang feigned weakness, sat down cross-legged, and began to "heal her injuries through internal energy cultivation."

Seeing her like this, no one dared to disturb her any further.

Some people began to discuss it.

"Although Princess Xiao is exceptionally talented, killing the Second Prince is not so easy. She was holding on just now, but now she can't hold on any longer. She didn't even leave the Training Ground before starting to heal her injuries. I guess her injuries are quite serious!"

Seeing this situation.

Ye and Lin, along with Xu Xiuer, Wang Jin, and others, quickly led a group of guards to surround Xiao Minghuang and protect her in the middle.

Xiao Minghuang is the hope of the Great Xia, and she must not be harmed in the slightest.

After everyone left, the stands suddenly became empty, leaving only King Wu'an, who stood out prominently.

Gradually, gazes began to fall upon the King Wu'an.

"I heard that King Wu'an sided with Princess Xiao, and even his only granddaughter was kept at her Princess Xiao. How come he hasn't reacted at all now that Princess Xiao is injured?"

Faced with these seemingly casual glances, King Wu'an could not pretend not to know.

At this moment, even Ye Ruoshui and the others looked at him.

"I've just possessed this body, so I can't have any contact with righteous cultivators, otherwise my evil energy might leak out. Damn it! Princess Ziwei won so easily, how could she be injured?"

Ye Ruoshui was also puzzled, and a trace of worry rose in her heart.

Your Highness was perfectly fine just now, how come you were suddenly injured after your private conversation with Elder Liu?

"Sister Lin, what happened to His Highness's injury?"

Ye Ruoshui asked telepathically.

Lin Wanqiu knelt beside Xiao Minghuang, holding her wrist, and could feel that the princess's spiritual energy was extremely disordered, as if she was seriously injured.

"It seems, indeed..."

At that moment, Xiao Minghuang's voice suddenly entered her ears.

"Your Highness is indeed injured, and quite seriously. He needs the help of a cultivator who practices the most powerful and yang techniques and is at a high level to dispel the evil poison within his body."

Lin Wanqiu's expression was solemn as she spoke.

Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui and the others were startled. What should they do?

There are many people in this world who cultivate the most powerful and yang techniques, but to reach a higher level, one must be at least at the Divine Sea Realm and be trustworthy.

Otherwise, if someone were to tamper with the treatment process, it would be a case of more harm than good.

At this moment, Xu Xiuer suddenly spoke up:

"My grandfather practiced the extremely powerful and yang-oriented <Blazing Sun Art>!"

Upon hearing this statement...

Everyone immediately turned their gaze to King Wu'an.

Under the watchful eyes of these men, King Wu'an suddenly felt immense pressure.

Given the current situation, he has no choice but to take a stand.

"Cough!"

King Wu'an coughed lightly and said slowly:

"Recently, my cultivation has encountered a mishap, and my spiritual energy is not flowing smoothly. I'm afraid I won't be able to heal the princess!"

"Non-Self unwilling, but that I can't. If I make things worse and hurt the princess, then it would truly be my fault."

Before anyone could speak, Ye Ruoshui's expression changed, and she rebuked them:

"King Wu'an, what do you mean by this? His Highness is on the verge of death, yet you stand idly by. You are utterly unworthy of being a subject!"

Upon hearing this, King Wu'an felt a surge of anger. How dare a mere Qi Refining Realm girl speak to him like that!

His face showed a pained expression, and he said sadly:

"Miss Ye, you misunderstand. I was just afraid of accidentally hurting the princess; I had no other intentions."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiuer looked doubtful. She knew that her grandfather was eager to show his loyalty to the princess, otherwise he would not have sent her to the princess's side.

But now is the time to make our stance clear, so why the sudden change in attitude?

The claim that there was a mistake in his spiritual practice is completely unbelievable.

Others may not know, but she is well aware that the cultivation method practiced by the King Wu'an is the most balanced and moderate, with a solid foundation. Although the progress is relatively slow, it is extremely profound.

"Grandpa... seems a bit strange."

At this moment, Wang Jin also sensed that something was amiss and spoke up:

"Your Highness, please don't take offense. Miss Ye was only worried about Your Highness's safety and had no intention of disrespecting you."

At this point, he changed the subject:

"However, His Highness does indeed need your help to heal his injuries. This is a matter of great importance concerning His Highness's safety. I urge Your Highness to prioritize the greater good and not let a minor matter cause a major loss."

The implication is that even if your cultivation goes wrong, you must be patient and help His Highness heal first.

Having said that, King Wu'an could no longer refuse.

If he insists on refusing, it would undoubtedly be telling others that there is something wrong with him.

This will attract the attention of countless people, making it impossible for him to act in secret again.

Thinking of this, King Wu'an gritted his teeth and said:

"Very well! In that case, I, the King, will heal the princess!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu lowered her head slightly, a smile playing on her lips.

His Highness has already told her about it.