From Cold Palace Princess to Heavenly Empress

After listening to Lin Zhengquan's explanation, Xiao Minghuang understood.

While she was in seclusion, her Spiritual Root aptitude had improved, and she cultivated a Five Elements Spiritual Root, which triggered successive celestial phenomena, making her known throughout Great Xia as a peerless genius born in the Savage Forest.

Understanding the whole story, Xiao Minghuang pondered for a moment before speaking:

"City Lord Lin, please order that today's events be kept secret. Just announce that a genius has been born, and do not reveal any details of the process!"

Hearing this, City Lord Lin gave a wry smile and said with difficulty:

"Your Highness, the immense celestial phenomena spanned hundreds of miles. How can it be hidden?"

Xiao Minghuang shook her head slightly and explained:

"City Lord Lin misunderstands. I don't intend to completely conceal this matter, but rather to..."

After listening to Xiao Minghuang's detailed explanation, Lin Zhengquan suddenly understood and nodded.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly!"

The cultivation of the Five Elements Spiritual Root, triggering the Five-Colored Divine Light that illuminated the heavens, was witnessed by all the martial artists in Great Xia.

However, the celestial phenomena caused by the Heaven-grade Spiritual Root were only seen by those present, and it was not impossible to conceal.

They only needed to announce to the outside world that the celestial phenomena were merely caused by a Mysterious-grade Low-rank Five Elements Spiritual Root.

Although a Mysterious-grade Low-rank Five Elements Spiritual Root was rare, it would not attract the danger of death.

Lin Zhengquan accepted the order and led everyone away.

The courtyard returned to peace. Xiao Minghuang suddenly realized that for such a significant event as her breakthrough, why hadn't Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu come to congratulate her?

Given their personalities, they should have been waiting outside her door long ago.

"Perhaps they consumed elixirs and are currently in seclusion cultivating."

Xiao Minghuang summoned a servant and, upon inquiry, learned that it was indeed as she had suspected.

The two women, Ye and Lin, had entered seclusion around the same time as her, and seven days had passed since then.

Recalling the immense celestial phenomena that occurred when she entered seclusion, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but furrow her delicate brows.

"A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. I need to set up more layers of Breath Sealing Arrays to prevent Ruoshui and Wanqiu's aptitudes from being exposed."

With this thought, Xiao Minghuang acted immediately, summoning servants from the City Lord's mansion and setting up layers of Breath Sealing Arrays in the courtyards of Ye and Lin.

After making thorough preparations, Xiao Minghuang still felt uneasy. She ordered the servants to prepare the necessary materials in case of unforeseen circumstances and to wait outside their courtyards, awaiting the exit of Ye and Lin from seclusion.

"Ruoshui originally only had a Yellow-grade Low-rank Spirit Root. After consuming the Essence Replenishing Pill, her Spirit Root should have improved, but at most to Yellow-grade Mid-rank. This time, after consuming the Five-Turn Essence Cultivation Pill, it should at least improve to Mysterious Tier High-grade. If she's lucky, Mysterious Tier Top-grade is not out of the question."

"Wanqiu's meridians were blocked from birth, but relying on Spirit Stones and elixirs, she cultivated to the Body Tempering Realm Seventh Level at the young age of fourteen. Her talent is significantly stronger than mine was before. After consuming the Five-Viscera Spirit Essence Pill, her Spirit Root should at least improve to Earth Tier Mid-rank. I just don't know if she can cultivate a Five Elements Spiritual Root."

Gazing at the small courtyard of the two women, Ye and Lin, Xiao Minghuang narrowed her eyes and fell into thought.

Miss Qing Shui's Perfect Ending Method

She had become the protagonist of a gal game, forced by the System to collect all endings to achieve her wish.

While collecting perfect endings, Qing Shui Sakuraren was imprisoned and subjected to various experiences by the black-hearted girls, even crying and **. She endured it all. However, when she reached the final ending, the System suddenly crashed. Qing Shui Sakuraren, however, chose to repay kindness with evil, contemplating how to bring happiness to everyone.

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Fujiwara Yuki: Because I am the version's strong, tall, dark-haired girl.

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39. To be Your Highness's maidservant is the fulfillment of my life's wish!

Not long after.

The small courtyard of Ye Ruoshui was the first to show signs of activity.

A surge of pure spiritual energy emerged, continuously spreading outwards, repeatedly impacting the Breath Sealing Array.

However, this only lasted for a few breaths before it subsided.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang gave the order:

"Remove the array!"

"Yes!"

As the Breath Sealing Array was removed, Ye Ruoshui's small courtyard was completely exposed, emitting an aura of the peak Body Tempering realm.

The next moment.

The courtyard gate suddenly opened, and a petite and delicate figure emerged. The girl's small face was fair and rosy, with a slight baby fat, making her look incredibly cute.

But what was even more captivating were the pair of voluptuous curves on her chest, which made it impossible to look away.

Xiao Minghuang narrowed her eyes, carefully observing Ye Ruoshui's changes.

She noticed that after her seclusion, Ye Ruoshui had grown a bit taller, and besides her height, the curves on her chest had become rounder and fuller.

It seemed they had shrunk after her previous cultivation, but after this seclusion, they had grown back and were even more impressive than before.

She could have handled it with one hand before, but now she might be struggling.

At the same time, she sensed Ye Ruoshui's cultivation had increased, reaching the Body Tempering Peak Realm. The efficacy of this Five-Turn Essence Cultivation Pill was even better than she had imagined.

With affection in her eyes and nimble steps, the young girl skipped over to Xiao Minghuang. A bright smile bloomed on her face as she chirped, "Sister, I've reached the Body Tempering Peak Realm now!"

"Good!"

Xiao Minghuang stood up, smiling as she gently stroked Ye Ruoshui's soft hair.

After this period of seclusion, Ye Ruoshui had grown considerably taller, reaching Xiao Minghuang's eye level.

Now, if she wanted to pat her head like before, she had to raise her arm completely to reach.

Ye Ruoshui cooperatively bent down slightly, allowing Xiao Minghuang to complete the head-patting gesture.

In fact, more than improving her cultivation, Ye Ruoshui loved being petted and praised by her Highness.

Around this time.

A powerful aura emanated from Lin Wanqiu's small courtyard, sweeping outwards like waves. It was even stronger than the fluctuations caused by Ye Ruoshui's breakthrough.

The spiritual energy in the surroundings seemed to fold in on itself, spreading outwards like a surging tide. Even the Breath Sealing Array could barely contain the restless energy.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang's expression sharpened. She immediately circulated her spiritual power, brought out all the prepared materials, and continuously reinforced the Breath Sealing Array.

As time passed and the array materials were nearly depleted, the restless aura in the small courtyard gradually subsided.

The surrounding spiritual energy returned to calm, and Xiao Minghuang let out a long sigh of relief.

At the same time.

The courtyard door opened, and a graceful figure emerged. The young woman was elegant and poised, with raven-black hair, snow-white skin, a slender waist, and perfectly straight legs. Her bright eyes, beautiful features, and exquisite, refined face were captivating.

Like Ye Ruoshui, Lin Wanqiu had also entered the Body Tempering Peak Realm. Her vital energy surged and churned, with faint spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from her body.

Furthermore, her aura was more solid than Ye Ruoshui's, and her vital energy was more vigorous, as if she were only one step away from entering the Qi Refining Realm.

Lin Wanqiu swayed gracefully as she approached Xiao Minghuang, bowed slightly, and said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the pill. My meridians are now clear, and I have broken through to the Body Tempering Peak Realm."

Xiao Minghuang smiled slightly, looking at the young woman before her, a hint of stunning beauty appearing in her eyes.

The original Lin Wanqiu was already very beautiful, but due to her naturally blocked meridians and her resulting dejection, there was always an unshakeable melancholy in her expression.

After taking the pill, her meridians were unblocked, and her inner turmoil resolved. Her elegant and beautiful face was no longer clouded by sadness.

The current Lin Wanqiu was radiantly beautiful and unrestrained. Just seeing her bright smile could lift one's spirits, as if it could infect everyone around her.

Seeing that Lin Wanqiu's meridian blockage had been resolved, Xiao Minghuang was also happy for her. She reached out and gently stroked the other's soft hair, saying with a smile, "Wanqiu, from now on, you are a dragon soaring through the skies, no longer bound!"

Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu shook her head. Her beautiful eyes showed a hint of gratitude and seven parts sincerity as she said word by word, "If not for Your Highness, I would never have been able to clear my meridians and embark on the path of cultivation in this lifetime. Your Highness's great kindness is beyond repayment."

"I do not wish to be a dragon soaring through the nine heavens. I only wish to be a little maidservant, able to serve Your Highness tea and water, help with your clothes and hair. This is all I desire in this life!"

Seeing her determined expression, Xiao Minghuang said no more.

At this moment.

Lin Zhengquan flew through the air and landed on the ground. With a glance, he saw his daughter, Lin Wanqiu.

But upon sensing the aura emanating from his daughter, his eyes widened in shock and joy.

"Wanqiu, you... your meridians are unblocked?!"

"This is all thanks to the pill Your Highness gifted me. I was able to clear my meridians and begin my cultivation journey."

Lin Zhengquan's gaze turned to Xiao Minghuang. Knowing that she had given that precious Essence Replenishing Pill to Lin Wanqiu, he was filled with gratitude and knelt down with a thud.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for clearing my daughter's meridians. Your great kindness will never be forgotten!"

Xiao Minghuang supported Lin Zhengquan with her hands, smiled, and said, "City Lord Lin, I cannot accept such a grand gesture."

Lin Wanqiu hurried forward and helped her father up.

"Father, Your Highness dislikes such formalities. Please don't do this!"

Lin Zhengquan wiped away his tears and stood up, his face filled with relief.

"You are my only daughter. As long as you are well, I will be content in this life."

"Father..."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu was also moved, her eyes reddened, and she lowered her head.

She had suffered from blocked meridians since childhood. Even the Imperial Family Enshrined had declared that she would have no hope of cultivation in this life. Yet, Lin Zhengquan had never given up, spending vast amounts of Spirit Stones and pills to support her cultivation.

Lin Zhengquan, as a father, could be said to have never wronged her in the slightest.

Just as a touching scene of father-daughter affection was about to unfold, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but let out a light cough, interrupting the heartfelt moment.

"City Lord Lin, I have been in seclusion for a long time. Do you know when the martial arts competition is scheduled?"

Hearing Xiao Minghuang mention this, Lin Zhengquan couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment. He had been so overjoyed to learn that Lin Wanqiu's meridians were unblocked that he had forgotten about the important matter.

Lin Zhengquan composed himself and organized his thoughts. After a moment, he spoke:

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. The date for the competition against the Golden Elephant Kingdom has been set for three days from now."

Xiao Minghuang nodded and continued to ask:

"What are the backgrounds of the participants from the Golden Elephant Kingdom? Does City Lord Lin know?"

Lin Zhengquan chuckled:

"Your subject has already investigated thoroughly..."

He trailed off, then turned to look around. "This is not a place to talk. Would Your Highness be willing to accompany me to the main hall to converse?"

Xiao Minghuang nodded.

"City Lord Lin, please lead the way."

Before long, the group arrived at the main hall of the City Lord's mansion.

After they were all seated, Lin Zhengquan proceeded to explain the beginning and end of the martial arts competition, detailing every aspect of it.