Lishui Palace.
The blue sky stretched for ten thousand miles. The lake lay smooth as a mirror, reflecting sky and water in a single hue.
"His Majesty seems to have confirmed something," Miaoguan said, watching Ji Minghao and Shen Mengyun depart in their small boat.
"Even an imperial daughter of the Nine Heavens stoops to sowing discord?" Jiang Ning asked.
"Your Highness should understand that hearts can change. Before I came to your palace, I investigated your past in detail. I know it well, but surely you know it better than I do," Miaoguan said.
Jiang Ning glanced at her coolly. "There's no point saying this to me. I know exactly what principles have guided me all my life."
"And what are those principles, Your Highness?" Curiosity showed on Miaoguan's face.
"To act without regrets," Jiang Ning said.
"To act without regrets..." Miaoguan murmured, taking another look at him.
Jiang Ning's gaze remained calm as he watched Ji Minghao and Shen Mengyun disappear into the distance.
"Well said. I underestimated your character, Your Highness," Miaoguan said. "Thinking back on your past deeds, you really have done quite a few good deeds."
"Good deeds." Jiang Ning gave a wry laugh. Her choice of words amused him.
"Stay here and behave." Leaving her with that, Jiang Ning walked aside.
After a brief adjustment, he assumed the stance of the Indestructible Vajra Body.
The next instant.
His blood-qi surged.
Rumble—
A roar sounded as his muscles and bones rang together. His skin and flesh shuddered as though great waves were scouring them.
The tingling pain he had once felt had become a wrenching agony.
So powerful!
His heart stirred.
He closed his eyes and sensed the minute changes in every inch of his body.
Wherever his blood-qi washed through, every inch of flesh