Chapter 129

During this time, Xiao Minghuang also asked her a question she had asked a long time ago.

At that time, she had just unlocked the system's function to view Destiny/Fate.

On Lin Wanqiu's panel, a gray [Innate Supreme] Destiny/Fate was prominently displayed.

Afterwards, she consulted ancient books and inquired with her Old Ancestor, but to no avail.

Therefore, she speculated that the Destiny/Fate of "[Innate Supreme]" must be extremely special and rare in the world.

Alternatively, the system's description of Destiny/Fate may differ from the actual description, resulting in the inability to find useful information.

But the Medicine King before them was a true King of the Life and Death Realm from the Eastern Pole Sacred Academy, whose vision and experience were far beyond what Xia Hanbing could match.

Perhaps he can answer her questions.

"Senior, have you ever heard of... [Innate Supreme]?"

Xiao Minghuang spoke slowly, wanting to ask a tentative question.

Upon hearing this, the Medicine King shook his head.

"I have never heard of this before; I wonder where the princess heard it from."

Xiao Minghuang did not answer, but only sighed in disappointment.

"That's a bit of a shame."

The Medicine King was somewhat embarrassed. He had just boasted of his extensive knowledge, yet he didn't even know the answer to a question posed by a cultivator at the Spring Gushing Realm.

"Princess, please wait a moment. I have been inside the ring for so many years that I cannot remember many things. Please allow me to think carefully."

"Hmm... Senior, take your time thinking, no rush."

Even so, Xiao Minghuang no longer held much expectation.

As for this question, she can find out the truth when she personally visits the Holy Academy in the future.

In the days that followed, Xiao Minghuang, in his capacity as Crown Prince, borrowed a considerable amount of materials from the Great Emperor Xia treasury to help the Medicine King rebuild his body.

Unfortunately, the Medicine King's true spirit had been worn down by the passage of time, resulting in a great loss of spirituality. After reshaping his body, he was left with only the cultivation level of the Spirit Seed Realm.

Even so, the news still made everyone happy for a long time.

Especially Emperor Xia and Xia Hanbing.

Prior to this, the Great Xia only had two experts at the Spirit Seed Realm. Xia Hanbing's lifespan was nearing its end after his attack during the Grand Competition.

If Xia Hanbing passes away, then the Great Xia will only have the Emperor Xia as its sole Spirit Seed Realm expert, and the situation will be extremely dire.

However, with the addition of the Medicine King, the situation will change significantly. Even if they cannot maintain their position as the number one in the nations, they will be able to protect themselves.

Time flies like water, and a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The Imperial Palace, the Enshrinement Courtyard, and the Lakeside Pavilion.

Since the Medicine King reconstructed his body, apart from the first few days when he was getting used to his new body and feeling a sense of wonder about the world, he has spent his days in the Imperial Palace's Enshrinement Courtyard.

The reason was simple: he had discovered an unparalleled Pill Cauldron, whose talent and comprehension were incomparable!

This Pill Cauldron genius is simply a prodigy.

When she refines pills, there are never any waste pills; every batch of pills is of superior quality or above.

A batch of ten pills will yield at least seven of them of superior quality!

Among the remaining three, there might even be one of perfect quality!

Such talent and alchemy skills are unparalleled, not only in the Southern Border Territory, but even within the Holy Academy!

The Medicine King had a premonition that if he hadn't had more profound experience, more skillful techniques, and possessed Innate Fire and a high-level alchemy furnace in his lifetime, the pills he refined would probably be incomparable to his!

Upon seeing such a prodigious genius, even though he had been injured twice by his own disciples, he couldn't help but have the urge to take on another disciple.

"Although I have reshaped my physical body, it is almost impossible for me to restore my cultivation level from my previous life, let alone bring the Pill Cauldron back to its peak... If I can pass on my legacy to this person, it will be a blessing to have someone to rely on after my death."

However, given his level of Pill Cauldron, he might not be qualified to be the master of such a monstrous genius...

The Medicine King's eyes flickered, his mind racing. After careful consideration, he immediately set off for the Princess Mansion.

There is no other reason.

Because this prodigy is none other than Xiao Minghuang's Dao Companion, Ye Ruoshui.

Inside the Princess Mansion.

Xiao Minghuang stepped out of the cultivation room.

She wore a bright yellow dress with loose sleeves and the hem hanging casually by her side, making her look elegant and graceful, like a fairy descending to earth.

At this moment, Xiao Minghuang had shed her usual noble and elegant demeanor, and her face carried a gentle smile, making her appear very approachable.

This was because for a month after the competition, she spent all her time with Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, and hardly focused her energy on cultivation.

After a month of gentle, pleasant, and comfortable life, her heart was filled with tenderness, and she no longer appeared so aloof and noble.

If it weren't for the news that a secret realm was about to emerge some time ago, she might have continued to indulge in tenderness and found it difficult to focus her energy on cultivation.

However, after this period of seclusion, her cultivation level improved once again.

"After seven days of seclusion, my cultivation level broke through from the peak of the Seventh Level of the Spring Gushing Realm Yongquan Realm to the eighth level... Now, if I were to face the First Prince at his limit again, I should be able to handle it with greater ease."

Sensing her breakthrough in cultivation, Ye and Lin arrived one after another.

"Congratulations on your promotion, Your Highness!"

The two spoke in unison.

"Um..."

Xiao Minghuang's gaze swept over Ye and Lin, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Looks like you guys didn't slack off during my seclusion..."

Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu's cultivation levels have also greatly improved.

"Hehe... This is all thanks to Your Highness!"

A sly glint flashed in Lin Wanqiu's eyes. She winked playfully and said with a charming smile:

"If it weren't for His Highness's daily instruction and guidance, how could we have broken through so quickly?"

Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang was stunned for a moment, not understanding. Then, a moment later, she suddenly realized what was happening, a blush rising to her cheeks. Composing herself, she teased, "..."

"Oh? Is that so? I don't know who's been bothering me every night, insisting that I help her improve her cultivation. She even said that if we don't practice dual cultivation soon, she'll fall behind. I remember it clearly. Should I put in a good word for you and Ruoshui?"

Upon hearing this statement...

Lin Wanqiu's cheeks flushed instantly, as red as the afterglow of the setting sun, shy yet radiant and captivating, breathtakingly beautiful.

"Hmph... You've really grown bolder since I last saw you, daring to flirt with this princess!"

Xiao Minghuang lifted Lin Wanqiu's chin, gazing into her misty eyes with a gentle smile.

"Waaah... Your Highness~~ I know I was wrong~~"

"Oh my! Wanqiu is shy! How cute!"

Ye Ruoshui covered her mouth and said with a smile.

Having known each other for so long, they had rarely seen Lin Wanqiu shy. Seeing her today, she truly evoked pity in them.

Originally, Lin Wanqiu was willing to be manipulated by His Highness like this, but she still felt a little restrained in front of Ye Ruoshui.

Normally, she would present a more mature and composed image in front of Ye Ruoshui, but now she was being bullied by His Highness like a delicate little girl. She was too thin-skinned to bear it.

"Your Highness... the mortal realm knows they were wrong... please forgive them... please~~~"

Lin Wanqiu's soft, delicate body seemed boneless as she pressed herself firmly against Xiao Minghuang's body.

Xiao Minghuang's cheeks flushed even more, but she felt a secret delight; this feeling wasn't bad at all.

"Hehe, alright, alright, I was just teasing you. Stop pretending to be pitiful, I can't bear to punish you..."

Xiao Minghuang smiled and pulled Lin Wanqiu into his arms, gently kissing the bangs on Lin Wanqiu's forehead.

"Thank you, Your Highness..."

Lin Wanqiu said in a sweet, coquettish voice.

Ye Ruoshui stared in disbelief at the scene before her.

She suddenly understood a principle.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

After some playful fighting, the three calmed down and made their way to their usual spot, the lakeside pavilion, where they sat down.

The three of them drank tea and chatted and laughed.

During this period, Xiao Minghuang observed that after a period of cultivation, Ye Ruoshui's realm had reached the Spring Gushing Third Layer, while Lin Wanqiu was even higher, reaching the Spring Gushing Fourth Layer.

Their rapid progress was thanks to Xiao Minghuang's continuous gifting of abundant resources.

In addition, the three of them practiced dual spiritual cultivation almost every day, which greatly contributed to their improvement in cultivation level.

It was around this time.

A servant came to report.

"Your Highness, the Medicine King requests an audience."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang nodded and said:

"Please invite him over."

"Yes!"

The attendant responded and withdrew.

A short while later.

A young man in his early twenties walked in, dressed in a gray robe. He looked to be in his prime, yet exuded an air of ancient age.

"Greetings, Princess!"

"No need to be so polite, please speak freely, senior."

After spending some time together, the Medicine King also learned about Xiao Minghuang's temperament. She was always straightforward, but since the person in question was right here, he was a little embarrassed to speak to her directly.

He thought for a moment, then spoke:

"Princess, this matter is somewhat difficult to discuss, perhaps..."

Seeing the Medicine King's hesitant expression, Xiao Minghuang understood.

"... Okay, Ruoshui, Wanqiu, you two go ahead and get busy. I'll call you back in a bit."

Upon hearing this, Ye and Lin got up and left.

"There are no six ears here, so please speak freely, senior."

The Medicine King nodded. He had carefully considered his words along the way and began to speak:

"I am deeply grateful to Your Highness for granting me a second chance at life. However, three thousand years have passed, and even in this new life, I am only at the Spirit Seed Realm Pill Cauldron, of little use to Your Highness. My only remaining treasure is my inheritance of alchemy skills. I wish to offer my life's knowledge to Your Highness. Would Your Highness be so kind as to accept it?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang was surprised, but then she realized that the Medicine King's decision was not unexpected.

After all, helping him rebuild his body was a life-saving act.

Compared to life itself, the weight of inheritance seems rather light.

"Thank you for your high regard, senior. However, I have no expertise in the art of Pill Cauldron. The path of cultivation is inherently difficult, and if I am half-hearted, I fear I will not achieve anything. I appreciate your gift, senior."

Xiao Minghuang spoke, politely declining.

Hearing this, the Medicine King was not surprised.

He understood that Princess Xiao was exceptionally talented and unparalleled in the world, but even so, it was impossible for her to be proficient in all the mystical and unorthodox paths; she must have made choices and discarded some.

Since she was determined to master the righteous path, it would be difficult for her to devote her energy to unorthodox methods. Therefore, her target was never Xiao Minghuang from the beginning.

"In that case, I will not insist..."