(The update is late, what should I do?)
Although Stratholme doesn't have a fixed portal, Anveena has always been inside Jiang Jie's body.
She was now a true Archmage and had extensive knowledge of Teleport, so she teleported Jiang Jie directly to Lordaeron.
Several months have passed, and Lordaeron has changed dramatically.
As refugees gradually dispersed to other cities and towns, the population pressure in Lordaeron was greatly reduced, and it basically returned to pre-war levels. The population density was low, and laughter filled the air. The Darkmoon Faire performed in the square, which made Don Quixote very unhappy. He complained all day that Jiang Jie didn't write him any new plays.
Of course, Jiang Jie doesn't lack money or fame now, so he can't be bothered with him.
Along the way, many acquaintances greeted him, bowing respectfully. Jiang Jie nodded in acknowledgment, quickened his pace, and arrived at the palace.
"Huh? Something's not right!"
Jiang Jie noticed that the palace was still heavily guarded outside, but the defenses became looser the further in you went. When he got near Calia's bedroom, there were no defenses at all. Only the little maid Daphne was standing at the door, looking at him with a strange expression.
"Didn't Her Majesty send me here to discuss preparations for the Northern Expedition? Why aren't we in the King's Hall? And where are Uther and Lawrence?"
Jiang Jie could easily sense how many people were in the Queen's palace without even needing the game pod to scan.
Land Immortal, Jiang Jie's body is no longer that of a mortal. His six senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and thought—have all changed and become stronger than before.
In his past life, television programs featured superhuman abilities like having divine eyes, being able to locate objects by listening to the wind, and sensing temperature with one's skin. Now, Jiang Jie can do all of these things, and he does them even better.
"You'll see when you go in!" The little maid's face was a little red, rosy like an apple, making one want to take a bite.
Huh? Why would I have this thought?
Jiang Jie felt something was off. Could it be because he had been eating too much lately and was exhausted?
That shouldn't be the case. I know my body; this level of intensity is no problem!
Jiang Jie shook his head, not thinking much about it, nor did he have time to think much about it, because the little maid had already turned and walked into the palace.
He quickly followed.
There was a faint fragrance in the palace, the kind that was very intoxicating; it must have been a natural floral scent.
Upon entering, I found that many places were indeed decorated with flowers, a riot of colors.
Although it's March, a time of warm spring weather and blooming flowers, many flowers haven't actually bloomed yet. I don't know where Calia got so many flowers; there are dozens of varieties. It's a bit extravagant.
"That's strange. Calia isn't like that! I remember the first time I went to her place, she was very elegant and simple. When did she develop a taste for luxury? The country is in dire need of rebuilding; such extravagance is not good."
Jiang Jie decided he had to make a suggestion later: it would be better not to do these things in the future, as they are a waste of money and manpower.
Although it's not worth much money, the Queen is a role model for the country, and her actions could easily set a bad example for others.
The maid stopped as she entered, and after Jiang Jie came in, she quickly closed the door and whispered, "Your Majesty... Nicholas, this way, the Queen is waiting for you."
Jiang Jie followed and soon saw Calia.
Today, Calia has shed her queenly attire and surprisingly exudes a youthful charm; her outfit is beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
Calia was already pretty, though not as pretty as Fenna, but at least prettier than Jaina. If there was anything wrong with her, it was that she was a bit too thin.
She was even busier Fenna, and her physical condition was not as good as Fenna's. After ascending the throne, she could only sleep three or four hours a day. Even now that she has become a Priest and has the Holy Light to relieve fatigue and strengthen her body, she can't keep up and is getting thinner and thinner.
" Uther and Lawrence are incompetent!" Jiang Jie exclaimed.
In truth, the Marquis Lawrence is quite competent; he handles everything exceptionally well. He is indeed a capable minister, adept at managing domestic affairs, and holds his current position well.
They also have the corresponding abilities. But Uther doesn't.
He is the embodiment of the Holy Light, the most powerful being in the entire Kingdom of Lordaeron, the inheritor of Tyr's Weapons, the spiritual core of the Silver Hand, and a central figure in humanity's faith in the Holy Light.
However, his ability to handle political affairs was quite ordinary, even less than that of an average baron or viscount.
In fact, let alone domestic affairs, he was not a qualified commander even in military matters. In terms of commanding operations, he was not even as good as the Tirion Fordring or the Old Mograine, let alone Marshal Lothar in his prime.
If not for his special status, and if Lordaeron's high command had not been short of personnel, he would not have become the Regent.
Your Majesty.
Jiang Jie stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I've arrived."
" Nicholas."
A faint blush rose on Calia's face as she sat on the stool, picked up her wine glass from the table, and raised it. "Without your support and help, I wouldn't be where I am today, and Lordaeron wouldn't be where it is today either. I've never had a chance to thank you before, so this drink is my way of expressing my gratitude."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I am a part of Lordaeron, and this is what I should do."
Jiang Jie smiled, picked up his wine cup, and drank it all in one gulp.
The wine is from the royal collection; it's excellent.
Jiang Jie doesn't usually drink alcohol, but that doesn't mean he dislikes it.
In fact, he had tasted many kinds of wine, and judging by taste alone, this one was indeed the best, though the flavor was a bit strange, as if something else had been mixed in...
Could it be poison?
A thought flashed through Jiang Jie's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.
Calia had no reason to harm herself, and there was no poison in the world that could kill her.
True Unity Earth Immortal is immune to all poisons. With eternally preserved True Essence and circulating Chi, any toxins can be expelled from the body at any time, leaving the immortal unaffected.
But why does it feel a little strange?
Why is my heart racing? Why am I feeling a little hot all over? Why does Calia seem more and more pleasing to the eye the more I look at her?
Has he gone mad from practicing qi cultivation?
This is terrible!
Land Immortal, immune to all poisons and possessing flawless golden bodies, are still susceptible to qi deviation and demonic possession.
" Xiao Feng, Xiao Feng! Quickly scan me and see what's wrong with me? Have I really gone mad from practicing qi cultivation?" Jiang Jie hurriedly cried out in his mind.
Xiao Feng yawned, stretched, and ignored him.
"This Xiao Feng, she's really gone too far, hasn't she?" Jiang Jie helplessly.
I don't know what Shen Yuan was thinking, giving Xiao Feng too much power.
Simply put, as long as it's harmless to the host, Xiao Feng can do whatever she wants; even the host can't command her.
"Since Xiao Feng is ignoring it, then he's not harming us, and it definitely isn't a case of qi deviation."
Jiang Jie slightly relieved, but then thought again:
Could it be that I've been doing too much of that lately, and my body is really a bit weak?
If you do the math, it averages out to several times a day; it seems like you can't count it on one hand...
Yes, we need to be moderate.
Although everything is for the sake of cultivation, moderation is still necessary.
We must exercise restraint!
Jiang Jie felt his body getting hotter and hotter, his heart beating faster and faster, and Calia becoming more and more beautiful—she had a great figure, a beautiful face, and everything about her was perfect.
Hmm, how come I never noticed before? She's actually so beautiful!
Jiang Jie felt a little dizzy, sensed a change in a certain part of his body, and then...
He knows nothing anymore.
He can't remember anything.
He fell asleep.
He had a dream, a dream that made him blush. In the dream, he and Calia consummated their marriage, their love as harmonious as a pair of lovers. Then suddenly, Fenna walked over with a livid face, carrying Ashbringer in her hand.
Then Jiang Jie was startled awake.
"Huh? Why am I lying in bed? This bed smells so good and feels so soft. I feel like I'm holding something in my hand, something so soft..."
Jiang Jie felt something was off, and then he heard a soft moan.
He quickly turned his head and saw Calia lying beside him, fast asleep, her face...
satisfy?
As consciousness gradually returned, the events of yesterday finally came to mind one by one.
Jiang Jie's expression was strange:
I was drugged?! I was...
Did you push it?
What should we do?