Chapter 166

When she mentioned that she had a dream about Sheng Bailan the night before she left, Lin Wanqiu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Your Highness, you don't actually have improper thoughts about Sect Master Sheng, and that's why you think about him day and night, do you?"

"How is that possible?"

Xiao Minghuang said helplessly:

"I truly respected her as an elder, but what happened next was completely beyond my expectations..."

"Oh right, I remember that when I woke up that morning, I found that my sleeping posture was different from usual, all crooked and twisted, and a button on my undershirt was torn off."

She didn't throw that dress away; instead, she kept it.

Having said that, the two had lost all interest in tenderness, and each got up and dressed.

Xiao Minghuang took the undergarment out of her storage bag and placed it on the table.

Lin Wanqiu examined the torn parts of her clothes closely, then lay back down on the bed and rolled over dramatically.

With a tearing sound, Lin Wanqiu stopped what she was doing, changed her clothes, and placed them on the table.

She pointed to the different tears in the two garments, her gaze intense, and said with certainty:

"Your Highness, there must be something fishy about this!"

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"Oh?"

Xiao Minghuang raised an eyebrow, a look of doubt in her eyes, and looked at Lin Wanqiu with puzzlement.

"You mean...?"

Lin Wanqiu's gaze was sharp as he asked in a deep voice:

"Does Your Highness still remember the details of that dream?"

Upon hearing this question, Xiao Minghuang felt a little embarrassed, and a slight blush rose on her face.

Although so many days have passed, I still remember the details of that dream very clearly.

"I... I remember, right?"

Xiao Minghuang said somewhat guiltily, "So many days have passed, and I don't remember any of the other dreams, but I remember this one so clearly. Does that mean I really have feelings for Sheng Bailan?"

Moreover, in her dream, she was like a delicate and weak little girl, letting Sheng Bailan do whatever she wanted, which made her lose all face!

"Remembering that would be wrong!"

Lin Wanqiu frowned and said, "Ordinary dreams are forgotten a moment after waking up, but Your Highness remembers this dream for so long, and the details are clear. Doesn't that say something?"

"You mean..."

Xiao Minghuang's gaze fell on the undergarment on the table, and her heart skipped a beat.

Lin Wanqiu spoke slowly, as if recounting some ancient and evil legend.

"Perhaps... that's more than just a dream!"

Upon hearing this statement...

Xiao Minghuang felt a sudden chill run down her spine, and an ominous feeling rose in her heart.

"Could it be...?"

Lin Wanqiu took a deep breath and shook her head.

"This is just my guess, and it may not be the truth."

Xiao Minghuang was still somewhat incredulous, and said hesitantly:

"Bai Lan is the Sect Master the Spirit Sword Sect, renowned far and wide, and a pure sword cultivator with a naturally clear sword heart. How could she possibly do such a... despicable thing?"

Previously, Sheng Bailan only treated her with the attitude of admiring a junior.

Afterwards, a hint of desire appeared in Sheng Bailan's eyes, which she didn't notice at first.

But now that we have this idea, it seems that every move Sheng Bailan makes, every glance, every seemingly ordinary action is imbued with profound meaning.

"No! I must get to the bottom of this! Otherwise, I'll never be able to sleep or eat in peace!"

Xiao Minghuang took a deep breath. If she didn't figure out the truth of this matter, it would be like having a time bomb constantly ticking around her, leaving her with no peace!

"But Your Highness, Sect Master is at the Primal Embryo Realm. Even if we figure it out, there's nothing we can do to her!"

Lin Wanqiu said.

"The most urgent task is to enhance our strength!"

Xiao Minghuang realized that her current cultivation level was at the third level of the Divine Sea Realm, but the bottleneck to advancement had already been broken, and she could advance all the way to the Divine Sea Peak Realm without any obstacles.

Afterwards, if one can successfully fuse with the Innate Fire, one can successfully break through to the Spirit Seed Realm.

Once she breaks through to the Spirit Seed Realm, she will be within the Great Xia territory, and with the blessing of the National Destiny, she can suppress even Primal Embryo Realm expert with a flick of her wrist!

"Moreover, now that our Old Ancestor has broken through to the Primal Embryo Realm, with him around, I shouldn't have to worry about Sheng Bailan's threat for the time being."

"Then why doesn't Your Highness move to the Imperial Palace for a while, saying you need to go into seclusion for cultivation, which will allow you to avoid Sheng Bailan?"

Lin Wanqiu suggested.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang nodded in agreement.

"Good!"

If Xiao Minghuang had previously regarded Sheng Bailan merely as a gentle elder, this discussion has brought about a complete change in her perception of her.

He used unseen methods to secretly commit adultery at night, then pretended nothing had happened, and repeatedly used various means to entangle himself around her.

If it weren't for Lin Wanqiu's reminder, she would probably still be in the dark.

What unfathomable cunning this must be!

"Alas! You can know a person's face but not their heart!"

Xiao Minghuang sighed softly, took Lin Wanqiu's hand, and said:

"We'll go to the Imperial Palace together. During this time, you'll stay by my side and not go anywhere else. I'm afraid Sheng Bailan might do something to harm you."

"Um!"

Lin Wanqiu nodded and leaned closer to Xiao Minghuang.

She never imagined that what was just a trivial chat would lead to a huge conspiracy.

However, it was a lucky accident that made His Highness realize the woman's evil nature.

That's good now.

There's one less person competing with her.

Dawn was breaking.

Xiao Minghuang concealed his presence and secretly led Lin Wanqiu away from the Princess Mansion.

Before leaving, she instructed her servant to tell Sheng Bailan that she was going to a secret place in the Imperial Palace to cultivate in seclusion, and asked her to wait patiently for her to break through to the Spirit Seed Realm.

On the other side.

Sheng Bailan was also in a very low mood after yesterday's events.

She has focused solely on swordsmanship since childhood and has had little exposure to human relationships and worldly affairs.

He felt increasingly guilty for forcibly intervening in the relationship between Xiao Minghuang and Lin Wanqiu, which caused their conflict.

"I need to think of a way to properly apologize to them. At worst, I'll just..."

As she pondered, a blush crept onto Sheng Bailan's face.

Although she was not very knowledgeable, some elders in the Spirit Sword Sect also had multiple Dao Companion.

Among these, there is also a distinction between high and low, front and back.

These calculations are usually arranged according to one's level of cultivation.

But she felt that since she had already wronged Lin Wanqiu, she might as well just be placed at the back of the queue.

Anyway, she doesn't really care about these titles.

As long as I get tangible benefits, that's enough.

"I need to find an opportunity to tell Lin Wanqiu about this idea."

Sheng Bailan thought to herself that this was not something she could easily discuss with Xiao Minghuang.

After all, her image in Xiao Minghuang was still primarily that of an elder.

"Never mind, I'll wander around the manor more these next few days. I might just run into Lin Wanqiu sometime."

It's best to talk when you're alone.

With that thought in mind, she walked out of the room.

Outside the courtyard, a servant quickly bowed and greeted them.

"Sect Master Sheng, the princess has sent word that she has gone to the Imperial Palace for secluded cultivation. Please make yourself at home, Sect Master Sheng."

"Seclusion?"

Sheng Bailan narrowed her eyes. With Xiao Minghuang in seclusion, she could take this opportunity to have a good talk with Lin Wanqiu.

"Where is Lin Wanqiu? I want to go and talk to her."

"Miss Lin and the princess have gone to the Imperial Palace together."

Upon hearing this, Sheng Bailan felt a pang of disappointment.

"Alright then, let me know as soon as they get back."

Disappointed, Sheng Bailan returned to the house.

Xiao Minghuang was happy that she could go into seclusion to cultivate, because as long as he could reach the Primal Embryo Realm, she would be able to marry him.

But such a sudden seclusion, without even a personal greeting or a goodbye kiss, always made it seem as if Xiao Minghuang didn't value her.

"Fine, I'll just focus on my cultivation."

A long sigh drifted from the room, followed by silence.

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Spirit Sword Sect.

A secluded mountain peak.

Halfway up the mountain, in a quiet courtyard, a sudden burst of intense heat erupted, instantly setting the surrounding trees ablaze.

"The elixir is complete!"

Inside the room, Ye Ruoshui focused her mind, and the blazing flames suddenly went out.

Before her lay a bright red pill quietly in the alchemy furnace, with wisps of golden flames flickering on its surface.

"The Melting Fire Pill, Earth-grade low-rank, can withstand the heat of Innate Fire for two hours!"

Ye Ruoshui put the pill into her storage bag. Although she had successfully refined Earth-grade pill for the first time, there was no joy in her eyes.

"There's only one, it probably won't be of much use."

The Melting Fire Pill is essentially an upgraded and enhanced version of the Fire Dragon Fruit, doubling its original effects. However, for cultivators without special talents, it is impossible to fuse with Innate Fire, whether it takes one or two hours.

"Your Highness, surely there must be another way..."

In the past, the pills she refined would always fetch many times their original price when they reached His Highness's hands, and she knew that His Highness must possess some kind of special magical artifact.

But that was His Highness's secret, and she wouldn't pry into it.

"I hope this pill will be of help to Your Highness."

A smile appeared on Ye Ruoshui's face.

It was around this time.