The four lines of Hengqu

Yanhuai City.

Today, however, we have a rather special guest.

A horse-drawn carriage drove into Yanhuai City, and when it arrived in front of the palace, it was changed into a sedan chair.

Some passing ministers couldn't help but turn their heads in surprise, all curious about who this person was who could be carried into the palace in a sedan chair.

Since the new emperor ascended the throne, no minister has ever been seen using a sedan chair to enter or leave the palace.

The sedan chair was carried smoothly to the palace.

Tao Lingluo sat by the peach tree, and as if sensing something, she slightly turned her head to look in the direction of the sedan chair.

A moment later, the sedan chair was carried to the front of the Imperial Study.

The sedan chair was then lowered, and with a slight press, a pair of jade-like feet slowly emerged from it. Then, the feet lightly touched the ground as the woman walked towards the imperial study.

Looking up, one could see a woman with bright eyes, white teeth, and an oval face walking out gracefully.

The woman's jade-like feet did not touch the ground, and she wore a misty veil, which gave her a hazy and ethereal appearance.

When the woman gracefully entered the imperial study, she immediately gave a graceful bow to Fang Weiyan, who was seated on the dragon throne.

Her voice was like the warbling of a nightingale, melodious and pleasing to the ear.

Fang Weiyan looked up at the sound and immediately saw a woman in front of him who looked like she had stepped out of a painting. Fang Weiyan was slightly taken aback.

"Are you the Mountain Spirit?"

Fang Weiyan sized the other person up and down. Putting everything else aside, the rumors that the other person wore a robe of clouds and mist seemed to be true.

Her thin clothes, barely concealing her figure, were truly alluring.

Upon closer inspection, she was indeed a beauty.

Are all Mountain Spirit this beautiful?

"Your Majesty, it is indeed the Mountain Spirit before me."

As the Mountain Spirit answered, she gave another graceful bow.

When she looked up, she smiled, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but show a hint of scrutiny.

Fang Weiyan didn't care that the other person was looking him up and down, and when he saw that the other person was Mountain Spirit, he was slightly pleased.

"Since that's the case, may I ask you to serve me?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan went straight to the point.

The Mountain Spirit in front of him was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, probably not expecting Fang Weiyan to be so bold and direct.

"The Mountain Spirit Clan have always served only the Human Sovereign. Since Your Majesty is the Human Sovereign, the Mountain Spirit should naturally serve you."

The Mountain Spirit spoke softly, paused slightly, and then continued, "However, the Mountain Spirit has another matter to ask."

"This question concerns how Mountain Spirit will serve Your Majesty from now on; please answer carefully, Your Majesty."

At this point, the Mountain Spirit's pretty face turned slightly serious, and the flirtatious look in her beautiful eyes subsided considerably.

Fang Weiyan looked a little puzzled, but nodded nonetheless. "Please tell me."

Asking a question is nothing if the other party is willing to serve you.

Seeing that Fang Weiyan was ready, Mountain Spirit Guixing slowly closed her eyes, as if she were communicating with something.

A moment later, the Mountain Spirit opened its eyes again, its gaze now filled with indifference, as if it were looking down upon all living beings.

"Now that you are emperor, what is the purpose?"

The Mountain Spirit's question was like a thunderclap, deafeningly loud.

This is an inquiry to Fang Weiyan: having already obtained the throne of the Human Sovereign, what more could he possibly want?

Or, to put it another way, you've already become the Human Sovereign, what do you want to do next?

There are many possible meanings; it all Fang Weiyan interprets and responds.

This is the kind of question that the Mountain Spirit Clan always ask when they pledge allegiance.

The quality of the answer will determine the extent of the Mountain Spirit's Divine Ability.

It's as if the Mountain Spirit itself is a lock, behind which lie many treasures, and what treasures will be found depends on how the Human Sovereign answers.

Fang Weiyan frowned slightly upon hearing the Mountain Spirit's question.

Why would someone ask such a vague question?

Fang Weiyan pondered for a moment, then looked up.

"Now that I am emperor, my duty is to establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth, to secure a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of the sages, and to usher in an era of peace for all generations. My dynasty is named Opening Peace!"

Fang Weiyan's voice fell, the Mountain Spirit in front of him was instantly struck as if by lightning.

In an instant, a hint of unconcealed pain appeared on the Mountain Spirit's pretty face, and a powerful aura rippled out from her body.

The entire imperial study was instantly engulfed by a fierce wind, with countless memorials flying wildly.

The Great Liang in the imperial study were now cracking apart inch by inch.

Just as the gale was about to reach Fang Weiyan, a golden dragon suddenly appeared, firmly protecting Fang Weiyan in the center and completely isolating him from the outside aura.

"Emperor!"

Upon noticing the unusual activity in the Imperial Study, Tao Lingluo and Yunxi rushed over immediately.

When the two rushed into the study and saw the protective Dragon Qi around Fang Weiyan, they immediately felt relieved.

Then he looked at the Mountain Spirit in front of him.

When she sensed the energy gradually being released from the Mountain Spirit, her pretty face was immediately filled with horror.

Even with just that little bit of aura emanating from him, they couldn't get any closer.

Such power and influence indicate a cultivation level far exceeding theirs!

Fang Weiyan squinted at the Mountain Spirit in front of him.

Previously, this Mountain Spirit did not possess such power; it was quite weak and timid.

How did you suddenly become so powerful?

Fang Weiyan was somewhat surprised, as he hadn't sensed that the Mountain Spirit was particularly powerful before.

Why did it suddenly seem like we were ascending to heaven?

Fang Weiyan was puzzled, wondering why the Mountain Spirit would act this way.

After a long while, the aura gathered around the Mountain Spirit spirit began to slowly recede.

But as the momentum she had created subsided, a cracking sound rang out, and the entire roof beam crashed heavily down onto the people below.

Fang Weiyan noticed the commotion, but before he could make a move, Tao Lingluo and Yunxi reached out and casually waved their hands to support the roof beam.

"Your Majesty, please move aside."

Tao Lingluo glanced at the roof beams; it seemed they needed to rebuild.

The entire house collapsed.

Fang Weiyan nodded upon seeing this, then turned and walked out of the imperial study.

The three Mountain Spirit quickly followed.

Just as the three of them stepped out of the house, they heard a loud bang, and the house behind them collapsed instantly, the dust that rose up was blown back by Yunxi.

"Your Majesty, please forgive us. Even the Mountain Spirit never expected things to turn out this way."

The Mountain Spirit had just emerged when he saw the scene behind him and immediately apologized.

Fang Weiyan waved his hand, saying that it was just a collapsed imperial study room, nothing serious.

What were you doing just now?

Fang Weiyan didn't care about what had just happened. Instead, he looked at the Mountain Spirit in front of him, wondering what had just happened.

"Just now, I was questioning the Emperor's heart, and in doing so, I unlocked the Mountain Spirit's Divine Ability."

"If Your Majesty desires the well-being of the people, the Mountain Spirit will use its magic to ensure favorable weather and abundant harvests, allowing the people to live without worry about food and clothing. If Your Majesty seeks to eliminate demons, the Mountain Spirit will wield its sword to slay them."

"If Your Majesty desires immortality, the Mountain Spirit can pray for your longevity; if Your Majesty desires invincibility, the Mountain Spirit can become Your Majesty's wife and transfer your power to him."

As the Mountain Spirit spoke, Fang Weiyan's expression constantly changed.

Hearing what the other party said, wouldn't the Mountain Spirit's supernatural Divine Ability be unfathomable?

"So, what I just said was...?"

Fang Weiyan looked at the other person, momentarily unsure of the purpose behind his words.

The thought that the other party could also pray for longevity made Fang Weiyan's heart flutter. It was he who wanted to pray for longevity!

"What His Majesty just said, well, a lot."

Upon hearing Fang Weiyan's question, the Mountain Spirit pondered for a moment before giving a vague answer.

The main issue is that Fang Weiyan did say a lot just now.

It contains almost too much.

That's why her strength increased so dramatically just now, and she gained many more Divine Ability.

This is something that has almost never happened in the history of the Mountain Spirit.

The Mountain Spirit's answer was rather vague, but Fang Weiyan was very happy to hear it.

In any case, this is better than the Mountain Spirit having only one Divine Ability!

Thinking of this, Fang Weiyan was about to say something when he looked up and saw that a hairpin had appeared on the top of the Mountain Spirit's head at some point.

Most of the hairpin resembles a withered tree trunk, but three flower buds sprout from its head.

"Hiss! Three Flowers Gather at the Crown, Flower Blooming Realm!"

Fang Weiyan looked at the three flowers on the other person's head and instantly understood the other person's current strength.

In the Life Transformation Realm, three flowers are the best distinguishing feature.

The shape of the three flowers can be freely transformed; it can be a hairpin, a hairband, or a ruyi (a traditional Chinese ornament symbolizing good fortune).

No matter how it transforms, it can be recognized at a glance as the Three Flowers Gather at the Crown!

Good heavens, did I just recruit a master from the Flower Blooming Realm?

Fang Weiyan looked at the Mountain Spirit in front of him, his face full of surprise.

He always felt that the Jiang Kingdom was still too weak, and the Yin God were generally quite weak.

If we encounter some powerful demon, things will get complicated.

The Mountain Spirit that has just appeared is so powerful that it can alleviate our immediate crisis!

Wouldn't this give Jiang Kingdom another trump card?

"It's all thanks to the Emperor. Without the Emperor, Mountain Spirit wouldn't have such power."

Upon hearing this, the Mountain Spirit lowered its head and spoke meekly.

This was all thanks to Fang Weiyan, because one sentence from Fang Weiyan caused her strength to leap forward instantly.

Fang Weiyan was still somewhat incredulous. "Generally speaking, what level of strength do you Mountain Spirit reach after the 'Questioning the Heart'?"

"The highest level is only the Late Transformation Stage. I've never heard of anyone leaping to the Flower Blooming Realm."

Upon hearing this, the Mountain Spirit answered honestly.

She herself never imagined that this trip would change her life so drastically.

Fang Weiyan was overjoyed to hear this, exclaiming, "Flower Blooming Realm!"

Wasn't that centipede demon from before only at the Spirit Platform?

Thinking of this, Fang Weiyan felt a surge of joy.

"What Divine Ability do you currently possess that you can use to pray for blessings?"

Fang Weiyan thought of what the other person had just said about praying for blessings.

Fang Weiyan asked the question, and the Mountain Spirit simply nodded.

"Of course."

Fang Weiyan just said that he wanted to create peace for all generations. Since he said that, she could naturally pray for Fang Weiyan!

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan immediately beamed with joy.

"Is it really possible to achieve immortality?"

"While immortality is impossible, it can certainly extend lifespan."

The Mountain Spirit spoke softly, Fang Weiyan listened with joy in his heart.

There were immortal peaches, Mountain Spirit offering blessings, and the Human Sovereign himself had a long lifespan.

There's no need to worry about lifespan in the short term.

"Does that mean if you seek immortality, your strength will be lower?"

Fang Weiyan asked curiously.

"Praying for blessings and good weather doesn't require much strength, so naturally, one's strength won't be that high."

The Mountain Spirit responded softly.

In comparison, other Human Sovereign lacked a broad enough vision, only demanding one thing.

Fang Weiyan's case is much larger, covering almost a wide range.

Fang Weiyan nodded repeatedly as he listened.

With the Mountain Spirit in hand, the Jiang Kingdom has another trump card.

Fang Weiyan then chatted with the Mountain Spirit for a while, mainly wanting to know about the Mountain Spirit's other Divine Ability abilities.

Yunxi stood to the side, watching Fang Weiyan and the Mountain Spirit chat so happily, and the corners of her mouth kept turning up.

He seemed quite jealous.

Seeing that there was nothing more for her to do, Tao Lingluo quietly left.

She still needs to go and take care of Xiantao.

Compared to that, nothing else is as important as her peaches.

"Your Majesty, a minister requests an audience."

Just as Fang Weiyan and Mountain Spirit were asking her what other skills she had, a guard hurriedly came up to them and reported.

Fang Weiyan glanced at the collapsed imperial study, then waved his hand and said, "Send someone from the Ministry of Works here. The other ministers can go back on their own."

The imperial study in the palace collapsed; this couldn't be kept secret any longer.

It's understandable that the ministers rushed over after learning the news.

However, it wasn't a big deal to begin with; Fang Weiyan simply waved for someone from the Ministry of Ministry of Works to come over.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the guards immediately retreated hastily.

A moment later, the Minister of Ministry of Works arrived in haste, accompanied by the Vice Minister and several other ministers.

I was immediately shocked when I saw the collapsed imperial study.

The buildings in the palace collapsed, and none of the ministers from the Ministry of Works could escape.

If they were to harm the Emperor in the slightest, they could expect to be dragged out and beheaded!

The ministers of the Ministry of Works were sweating profusely with anxiety, and then hurriedly stepped forward to apologize.

"It's alright, this isn't your fault. Just find some carpenters to repair the house later."

Fang Weiyan waved his hand, signaling them to stand up.

The collapse of the Imperial Study was not their fault; it was the work of the Mountain Spirit.

The ministers breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; they were relieved that the Emperor hadn't blamed them. They had been worried that if the house collapsed, they would all be doomed.

After confirming that the Emperor was unharmed, the ministers of the Ministry of Works and others withdrew one by one.

"Alright, let's leave it at that for now. You can start helping to manage the wind and rain when spring arrives."

Fang Weiyan grew increasingly fond of the Mountain Spirit before him, mainly because its supernatural Divine Ability were simply too great.

It's like Jiang Kingdom now has an extra super support.

How could one not like Mountain Spirit possessing such abilities?

The key point is that this super support is also incredibly powerful, reaching the level of "Three Flowers Gather at the Crown" (a powerful skill set).

I'm incredibly excited no matter how I look at it.

Upon hearing this, the Mountain Spirit immediately bowed gracefully, "Your Majesty, may I stay with that peach tree spirit?"

She could sense where Tao Lingluo was, and it seemed that Tao Lingluo was raising something there, which made her feel very close to her, so she wanted to go and take a look.

Fang Weiyan nodded in agreement immediately upon hearing this.