She spoke vaguely, but Lin Hao understood.
Something's happened at home -- at home in the Douluo Continent.
Lin Hao didn't elaborate, but simply nodded. "Granted. How many days?"
Seven days is enough.
Zhu Zhuyun quickly said, and she and her sister Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of solemnity deep in each other's eyes.
Because their choice to join the undercurrents within the Star Luo Empire brought about by the Heavenly Court, they will ultimately have to return and confront them.
"Good."
Lin Hao agreed, his gaze lingering on the two women for a moment longer.
He looked at the system rewards for the two women.
[Target for taking on apprentices/concubines: Zhu Zhuqing ]
[Identity: One of the young ladies of the Zhu Family in the Star Luo Empire, one of the Shrek Seven Devils ]
[Initial Reward: Hundred-Year Lifespan Pill ]
[Affection level reached 10%:???]
[Affection level reached 20%:???]
[Affection level reached...]
[Affection level reaches 100%: God of Speed Divinity *1]
[Target for taking on apprentices/concubines: Zhu Zhuyun ]
[Identity: One of the Zhu family's young ladies in the Star Luo Empire, future Empress of the Star Luo Emperor]
[Initial Reward: Hundred-Year Lifespan Pill ]
[Affection level reached 10%:???]
[Affection level reached 20%:???]
[Affection level reached...]
[Affection level reaches 100%: God of Speed Divinity *1]
God of Speed Divinity...
Lin Hao's heart stirred slightly.
The hall fell silent for a moment, with only the wisps of incense slowly rising.
Lin Hao suddenly changed the subject, breaking the silence. "There's been a major event in the Southern Region of the Eastern Wasteland recently, have you heard about it?"
Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, who were secretly contemplating returning home, were both startled. They quickly composed themselves, shook their heads, and said in unison, "Your Majesty, we have not heard of such a thing."
They spend most of their time cultivating, so their understanding of the current situation in the Big Dipper Star Domain is indeed not deep.
" The Qing Emperor's Tomb has been discovered."
Lin Hao picked up the jade cup beside him, took a sip of spiritual tea, and spoke in a calm tone as if he were talking about the weather, but what he said was earth-shattering.
" The Qing Emperor's Tomb?!"
Zhu Zhuqing repeated it subconsciously, her cool eyes widening slightly.
Even with limited understanding, the word "Emperor" represents supreme power and authority in any world.
"The tomb of an Ancient Great Emperor," Lin Hao set down his teacup, his fingertip lightly tapping the smooth jade table, "Stirred up the entire Big Dipper..."
"I happened to have some free time, so I was thinking of going to take a look."
Lin Hao continued, his gaze sweeping over their faces, which instantly tensed yet were forced into a state of restraint.
"If you're interested, you can come along. It'll be a good way to... broaden your horizons."
Without almost any hesitation, Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing spoke at the same time, their voices slightly higher than usual due to excitement:
"Yes! Zhu Yun ( Zhu Zhuqing ) is willing to accompany Your Majesty!"
As soon as the words fell, the two women realized they had been somewhat out of line, and quickly lowered their heads, their cheeks slightly flushed.
But the excitement and longing in his eyes were impossible to hide.
That's the tomb of Great Emperor!
Moreover, being able to accompany the unfathomable Heavenly Emperor ensures their safety, and the sights and opportunities they encounter along the way are things they could never imagine in their entire lives on the Douluo Continent!
Lin Hao chuckled inwardly as he observed their reactions.
He was indeed extremely bored.
At his level, simple seclusion and arduous cultivation are no longer of much use; every true breakthrough requires the accumulation of many years and profound insights.
However, he could not remain in seclusion for long. The many tasks and rewards bestowed by the system, especially those related to lifespan, were closely related to these "transmigrators" from the Douluo Continent.
He needed them around; he needed to cultivate those "favorable feelings."
Thinking of this, his eyes darkened almost imperceptibly.
His wife, Tantai Guyue, met him when they were both struggling and went through countless trials and tribulations together.
Although he is now barely maintaining his lifespan thanks to the Double Pupils Treasure Technique, he is nearing his limit.
Without a breakthrough, I may have no choice but to slumber within the Divine Source and await the distant future.
But Lin Hao didn't want her to enter the Divine Source.
Sealing the Divine Source may preserve life, but it also means a long period of loneliness and separation.
More importantly, the orderly operation of the Heavenly Court today is largely thanks to Guyue's management.
If she falls into a deep sleep, Lin Hao, the Heavenly Emperor is used to being a hands-off manager, will probably have to personally handle many trivial matters.
That's too much trouble.
Therefore, Lin Hao needs to find other ways to prolong his life and needs to rely on the power of the system.
The tasks and rewards given by the system are often related to these "transmigrators" from the Douluo Continent.
Therefore, he could not go into seclusion, nor could he leave for too long; he had to keep a close eye on the movements of these people at all times.
Since I can't go into seclusion, I'll find something to do to pass the time.
The Qing Emperor's Tomb would be a good fit.
A great Great Emperor of our time.
Although everyone believed that the Azure Emperor had passed away, Lin Hao knew that the Demon Emperor was still alive, but was creating Immortal Domain somewhere.
Watching a group of "strong" individuals, at most at the Four Extremes Realm, run off to rob the tomb of a living Great Emperor —the thought alone is quite amusing.
"In that case," Lin Hao stood up, his tall figure casting a faint shadow in the reflection of the pearl in the hall, "We will depart in three days."
"Yes! We will follow Your Majesty's arrangements!"
Zhu Zhuyun immediately responded, and Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously as well.
Lin Hao nodded slightly, seemingly casually saying, "We've been discussing matters for a long time today, and I'm a little tired. Let's go."
Upon hearing this, the two women were taken aback at first, then their faces flushed even more.
Lin Hao by the pool, arms outstretched.
Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, suppressing their shyness and trepidation, and stepped forward to gently and skillfully remove his outer robe and inner garment.
My fingertips occasionally and inevitably touched that body that contained immense power, and I trembled slightly as if I had been electrocuted.
After removing his clothes, Lin Hao stepped into the pool. The warm spiritual spring water washed over his chest, and he leaned comfortably against the smooth pool wall, closing his eyes.
Zhu Zhuyun knelt slightly behind Lin Hao, holding a bath towel in her small hands, and slowly wiped him along the lines of his broad shoulders with careful and meticulous movements.
She could feel the power within the muscles beneath her hands, like a dormant volcano, and her heart began to race involuntarily.
Zhu Zhuqing, on the other side, was wiping Lin Hao's arm.
Her movements were gentler than her sister's, and her cool expression softened in the misty steam.
"Your Majesty," Zhu Zhuyun spoke softly, breaking the silence that was only broken by the sound of water, "Is the Qing Emperor's Tomb... dangerous?"
She asked hesitantly, wanting to know more but also afraid her question was too naive.
Lin Hao kept his eyes closed, his voice sounding somewhat languid in the misty steam. "Whether it's dangerous or not depends on who it is."
He paused, sensing the slight pause in the small hand's movement behind him, and continued, "However, with me here, you just need to follow along and watch."
This journey may be beneficial to your spiritual practice and mental well-being.
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."
Zhu Zhuqing said in a low voice, her hands moving even more attentively.
After wiping his back and arms, Zhu Zhuyun turned to Lin Hao, her face slightly flushed, and began wiping his chest and abdominal muscles.
Water droplets rolled down the lines of her well-defined muscles, creating a visually striking scene that made her almost unable to look directly at it, and she could only focus on her work.
Zhu Zhuqing was in charge of washing Lin Hao's long hair, gently rubbing it and carefully massaging it with her fingertips.
Throughout the entire process, Lin Hao remained silent, and the only sounds in the hall were the gentle murmur of water and the slightly tense, shallow breathing of the two sisters.