Chapter 336
The talisman trembled, conveying a message.
Upon receiving the message, Ye Ruoshui and the other sisters immediately headed towards Xiao Minghuang's location.
"Your Highness! Are you alright?"
A moment later, the sisters arrived in front of Xiao Minghuang and greeted her with concern.
Over the years, they have always been by her side, helping her and accompanying her.
These memories, these feelings... they are what she cherishes most.
Upon seeing everyone, Xiao Minghuang a warmth in her heart, and a bright smile appeared on her face.
"I'm fine."
"It's good that you're alright."
The women breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the sisters before her, Xiao Minghuang suddenly reached out and hugged them. "Thank you."
The sisters were taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then burst into laughter.
"Your Highness, you're so strange!"
"Why is Your Highness suddenly being so hesitant?"
"It was fine just now."
The sisters joked around, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
Xiao Minghuang burst into laughter.
Everyone was immersed in the joy of surviving the ordeal.
"Okay, okay!"
The laughter subsided, Xiao Minghuang turned around, gazing at the vast sea, her eyes slightly narrowed. "Ruoshui, where's that bracelet?"
446. To make someone pregnant...
Ye Ruoshui nodded, raised her right hand, and there was a beautiful bracelet on her wrist.
The bracelet was entirely emerald green, like jade, crystal clear, and covered with complex and mysterious patterns, as if it contained some kind of profound truth about the universe.
Xiao Minghuang took the bracelet and said, "Everyone, please spread out a bit. I need to invite a friend over."
The women were taken aback and looked at Xiao Minghuang with suspicion.
"Friend?"
"You'll see when you get there."
"All right."
Hearing Xiao Minghuang say this, the women obediently retreated to the surrounding area.
They were very curious to know who Xiao Minghuang's friend was.
Ye Ruoshui frowned, realizing that this matter was not simple, and silently retreated behind her sisters.
As she backed away, she also grabbed Lin Wanqiu's wrist.
There were some things she couldn't bring herself to say to Xu Xiuer and the others.
After all, although she now has five sisters, in her heart, she only truly acknowledges Lin Wanqiu as her sister.
She would only confide in Lin Wanqiu about her worries.
Taking advantage of the moment, Ye Ruoshui whispered to Lin Wanqiu, "Sister Lin, do you remember what I told you before?"
Lin Wanqiu was taken aback, then frowned slightly. "Isn't that possible? Although Her Highness is a little fickle, I don't believe she falls in love with every guy she meets!"
"The situation has taken a new turn..."
Ye Ruoshui hesitated, a hint of worry in her eyes. "Sister Lin, have you ever heard of the Minor Yin-Yang Pill?"
Lin Wanqiu was taken aback, her expression changing slightly. "Dual cultivation pills? What's wrong?"
"Just as we were leaving the Holy Academy, His Highness suddenly asked me to refine the Minor Yin-Yang Pill."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu looked bewildered, carefully choosing her words before hesitatingly saying, "Perhaps... Your Highness has been feeling a bit lonely lately?"
"No!" Ye Ruoshui resolutely rejected the idea. "Her Highness said that she needs Minor Yin-Yang Pill that can even work on a Supreme Being. However, Minor Yin-Yang Pill that can work on a Supreme Being requires the addition of a massive amount of Yin-Yang Flowers. If too much Yin-Yang Flowers are added, then another spiritual herb is needed to neutralize the toxicity of the Yin-Yang Flowers. Otherwise, it will become a poison pill!"
Lin Wanqiu was puzzled; she truly knew nothing about alchemy.
"Ruoshui, why don't you make your point clearer?"
"... It's very simple. The other medicinal herb that neutralizes the toxicity of the Yin-Yang Flower is called the Spirit-Descending Fruit. Its sole function is to increase the probability of a cultivator becoming pregnant."
As Ye Ruoshui spoke, her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.
Generally speaking, the higher a cultivator's realm, the more similar they become to the Great Dao, and they will gradually lose the essential attribute of being able to reproduce. Therefore, when high-level cultivators want to leave offspring, they will use elixirs.
"... The probability of getting pregnant!?"
Lin Wanqiu froze completely. "Your Highness, Your Highness means..."
"Sister Lin must have guessed it by now, right?"
Ye Ruoshui breath, her expression extremely solemn, and said, "What Your Highness wants me to refine is probably not the Minor Yin-Yang Pill, but the Life Creation Pill!"
Although Lin Wanqiu had never heard of the name of this pill, based on Ye Ruoshui's words, she could roughly understand that it was probably a pill that helped cultivators conceive offspring!
"Could it be... Her Highness...?"
Lin Wanqiu's cheeks flushed, and she couldn't continue speaking.
"Maybe... probably... perhaps..."
Ye Ruoshui lowered her head and whispered, "His Highness was probably too embarrassed to say it directly, so he mentioned the Minor Yin-Yang Pill on the surface, but actually he was hinting at the Life Creation Pill..."
"Well!"
Lin Wanqiu sighed softly and pondered, "Ruoshui, His Highness's actions may not necessarily mean he truly wants a child. Don't make a fuss yet, and don't let the other sisters notice. First, refine the elixir, and then we'll test His Highness's attitude."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui nodded and said, "Of course I won't tell anyone. Let's leave it at that for now."
During their conversation.
On the calm sea, Xiao Minghuang stood for a long time before finally moving.
She flipped her hand, revealing a jade bracelet, held it in her palm, and whispered, "Respond to me, A Yue!"
Buzz!
The cyan bracelet floated in mid-air and suddenly burst forth with dazzling divine light.
The bracelet trembled violently in the next instant, emitting a series of clear and melodious bell-like sounds.
It was cheering and jumping for joy.
It felt like I'd run into long-lost friends from my hometown.
The next moment.
A crack suddenly appeared in the void not far away, and a void gate instantly materialized.
Within the void gate, a graceful figure gradually emerged.
She wore a moon-white long dress, with a jade-green silk sash around her waist, and her long, black hair cascaded over her shoulders. Her features were exquisite, and her skin was as white as snow, like a silver moon in the heavens. She was aloof, noble, and elegant, exuding a hazy aura.
Her beauty was otherworldly, like a goddess descended from the heavens, her figure graceful and ethereal, as if she could ride the wind and return to the mortal realm at any moment.
However, this woman, who seemed like an immortal, smiled and pounced on Xiao Minghuang the moment she appeared.
"My Little Princess, it's been so long!"
Her voice was sweet and gentle, like a nightingale singing in a valley or a bee buzzing, soothing and delightful.
Xiao Minghuang was not at all fooled by her appearance, and turned aside to avoid A Yue's embrace.
A gentle smile appeared on her lips.
"A Yue, it's been a long time!"
"Hehe." A Yue said with a smile, "I've been waiting for you to come, but you haven't. I thought you had forgotten about me, and I was even thinking of going to look for you!"
As she spoke, her gaze swept over Ye Ruoshui and the others on the shore, and a pleased smile appeared on her lips.
"However, being so engrossed in his love life all day, he's probably forgotten about this old woman."
Xiao Minghuang paused upon hearing this, then gave a bitter smile, "No way, A Yue, stop fooling around!"
"I've come to you this time because I want to ask for your help!" Xiao Minghuang said solemnly.
"You want my help?" A Yue blinked her beautiful eyes. "Just say the word, and I'll go through fire and water for you, Little Princess!"
Xiao Minghuang shook her head and chuckled, "It's not about going through fire and water, what are you thinking, A Yue!"
A Yue's gaze was leisurely as she slowly said, "Although I am in the Mist Hidden Sea, I am not completely ignorant of what is happening in the outside world. You have broken ties with the Eastern Pole Emperor, haven't you? I heard that you caused a great disturbance at the Holy Academy and even suppressed a Supreme Being..."
"Not yet." Xiao Minghuang shook her head slightly and said, "I've already agreed to the Emperor's request to make a trip to the Southern Wilderness, but I'm worried..."
As she spoke, Xiao Minghuang glanced at her sisters, then continued, "So I'd like to ask A Yue to help look after them..."
"Take care of them?" A Yue raised an eyebrow and said playfully, "How can I take care of them? Look at these young girls, each one more beautiful than the last. As for me... although I'm old, I'm not young at heart..."
447. I will always stand by your side!
Before A Yue could finish speaking, someone burst out laughing, unable to contain their amusement.
"A Yue, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Xiao Minghuang glared at her. "I'm talking to you seriously about important matters, why are you making fun of me?"
"Oh dear, Little Princess, I was just joking with you..."
"Alright, alright!" Xiao Minghuang interrupted her, "Quickly calm down. Ruoshui and the others may not be able to hear us, but they're all watching."
A Yue stuck out her tongue playfully, sticking out her pink little tongue tip, and then waved her hand to create an invisible barrier, completely isolating her from the outside world.
At the same time, her expression turned serious. "Are you sure? Have you really thought this through? The Southern Wilderness is not some blessed land, and the Demon Emperor is no easy opponent! The Eastern Pole Emperor may have told you something, but his cunning and ambition are beyond our imagination. If you go to the Southern Wilderness, you will fall into his trap!"
"Although I don't know what the Emperor's conspiracy is, he seems to have embarked on a path that no one has ever walked before. I can sense that the Heavenly Dao of this realm is slowly weakening. The Emperor's lifespan has clearly reached the eleventh era, and he has long passed his prime, yet his fortune is still at its zenith, and even growing stronger day by day. It's hard to say that there aren't unspeakable factors behind this..."
"You're right." Xiao Minghuang nodded seriously, then handed her the Azure Sea Jade Bracelet.
"But if I don't go, I fear I will never have peace in the future." She shook her head slightly and said calmly, "If I go, I don't know when I will return, and this bracelet will be returned to its rightful owner... If I never return, then please, A Yue, for the sake of our friendship, help protect my Dao Companion."
A Yue did not accept the Azure Sea Jade Bracelet, but sighed, "Since you have made your decision, I will do my best to support you. After you leave, I will protect your Dao Companion, but..."
She hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
"Speak freely," Xiao Minghuang said calmly.
"Your journey to the Southern Wilderness is extremely dangerous, but not without hope. I have already contacted several like-minded individuals regarding the Eastern Pole Emperor, and we will force him to make concessions."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's expression shifted slightly. She knew that if she wanted to force the Eastern Pole Emperor to back down, the combined power required and the price she would have to pay would certainly not be easy.
This time, A Yue did a lot for her.
"A Yue, thank you so much!"
Xiao Minghuang thanked her sincerely, saying that she would remember this kindness.
"Don't take it to heart," A Yue smiled. "Although I don't yet fully understand the Emperor's plans, I must be on guard."
At this point, she hesitated for a moment before saying, "Although the Emperor's scheme has not been fully revealed, we must still be on guard. If you can meet the Demon Emperor in person during this trip to the Southern Wilderness, you can use these three tokens to explain the advantages and disadvantages to him. If you can persuade the Demon Emperor to stand on our side and fight against the Emperor together, that would be the best outcome."
As she spoke, A Yue took out a new leaf, a pearl, and a tuft of silver-white hair from her sleeve and handed them to Xiao Minghuang.
The leaves were emerald green and crystal clear; the pearls were round and full, radiating a warm luster; and the long mane of hair was soft and delicate, like a woman's silk.
Xiao Minghuang didn't take it immediately, and asked in confusion, "What is this?"
A Yue explained, "These three tokens are the condensation of the Daoist techniques of myself, the Penglai Earth Immortal, and the Primordial Earth Immortal. When the Demon Emperor sees these three tokens, he will know that you have come representing the will of the three of us, and therefore will not underestimate you."
She paused, then continued, "I know that the princess is a cultivator from the Eastern Pole and has a deep-seated grudge against the demons of the Southern Wilderness. It is difficult for her to talk to them calmly, let alone form an alliance with them. If the princess is unwilling, I will not force her. These three tokens can each unleash an attack equivalent to the combined full power of the three of us. Even if facing the Demon Emperor, you can escape with ease. Please accept them, princess!"
Xiao Minghuang's eyes flickered for a moment, then she finally reached out and took the leaf, the pearl, and the tuft of downy feathers, asking softly, "Besides these, is there anything else you want to say to me?"