There was only half a year left until the ten-year agreement between Han Chen and Han Yunxi.
Back then, Han Chen and Han Yunxi had agreed to return to the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds in ten years. Han Yunxi would return to the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds and be recognized as the sect's master. At the same time, she would duel with Han Xiang. The winner could choose to stay or leave. To be more specific, if Han Yunxi lost, she would stay in the barrier for the rest of her life and learn to guard the mausoleum. If Han Xiang lost, she would become the mausoleum's guardian.
Although Han Chen hadn't explicitly mentioned the position of sect head, it was obvious that the loser would have to stay in the mausoleum for the rest of her life. Naturally, she wouldn't have any real power in the Wolf Sect. Even if she was given the title of sect head, she wouldn't have any real power.
In preparation for the duel, Han Yunxi had focused on martial arts after giving birth to Princess Yan. It was impossible for Han Chen to not be biased.
His daughter was his own flesh and blood, and he had high hopes for Long Fei Ye as his son-in-law. Over the years, Han Chen hadn't formally taught Han Yunxi anything, but he would give Han Yunxi plenty of pointers during their annual spring gathering at the teahouse.
Han Yunxi activated all of the phoenix energy in her body and began to cultivate her true qi according to the Mysterious Continent's martial system.
In the Mysterious Continent's martial system, strength and qi complemented each other and could be cultivated at the same time. There were nine ranks for both strength and qi, and there were also three ranks for each of them — low, mid, and high. Only when one's strength and qi reached the same level could one be considered to have cultivated a rank.
Han Yunxi's phoenix energy had reached the seventh rank, a very high rank. She could be considered a top expert on the Mysterious Continent. However, her true qi had only just reached the early fifth rank. As a result, she could only be considered an early fifth rank expert. Although it was the same level as Han Xiang's, Han Yunxi was much better in terms of "strength," because Han Xiang's cultivation was only at the sixth level of the True Martial Realm.
Although there was only a difference of one rank between the sixth rank and the seventh rank, the difference in strength was unimaginable. Many people couldn't even reach one rank in their entire life.
As for Long Fei Ye, after Long Fei Ye truly grasped the Lustbite power, he reached Grade Nine. Over the past few years, Long Fei Ye had been busy with government affairs while accompanying Han Yunxi in her cultivation. Now, his true energy had reached the high fifth rank. On the Mysterious Continent, this grade could easily suppress all the experts on the new ranking list. In a few more years, if he were to participate in the Expert Ranking Tournament, he would definitely be able to obtain a ranking.
There was still half a year's time. Han Yunxi had already entered a state of seclusion. Long Fei Ye had been guarding the Imperial Capital all this time and had no intention of leaving.
It was already early summer, time for Rui 'er to enter the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds and cultivate in seclusion.
Ever since Rui 'er was three years old, he had been cultivating in the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds every summer. This was already his seventh year. At first, Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi would personally escort him to Long Fei Ye, but after two years, Long Fei Ye stopped. It was fine if he didn't do it himself, but he didn't let Han Yunxi do it either. He only let Xu Donglin do it.
Since last year, Rui 'er had stopped letting Xu Donglin do it. He traveled alone from the capital to the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds, not even bringing a servant with him. All he brought was some silver, and his journey was very smooth.
Rui 'er was ten years old this year, so no one would send him off.
At ten years old, Rui 'er already had the bearing of an elegant youth. He was full of vigor and exuded an extraordinary air of nobility. Just standing in a crowd was enough to make everyone around him pale in comparison.
Of course, the heroic air between his brows and the deep look in his eyes also increasingly resembled his father's. At such a young age, he didn't show his emotions on his face, making him hard to read. No one dared to tease or deceive him.
He stood in the imperial study and bowed respectfully. "This son is about to set off. Imperial Father, please don't worry."
Long Feiye was halfway through reviewing memorials when he arched a brow at his son. "Mm," he murmured.
Rui 'er straightened and stole a glance at his father. He seemed a little disappointed, but still turned to leave.
After packing his things, he headed for the western palace gates. But as soon as he reached the gates, he saw the tall figure he was most familiar with standing by the gates, waiting for him.
In the end, he was still a ten-year-old child. He immediately ran over. "Imperial Father!"
Long Fei Ye turned around, but before he could open his arms, Rui 'er pounced on him and hugged him. He smiled helplessly. He really hadn't planned to send him off at the gates, but for some reason, he'd ended up here.
Fortunately, Han Yunxi was in closed door cultivation, or she'd definitely mock him for being softhearted.
Father and son were both men of few words. After hugging for a long time, Rui 'er let go of his father. He was no longer as respectful and courteous as he'd been in the imperial study, but more like an ordinary child saying goodbye to his parents. "Father, I'm leaving. I'll miss you, Imperial Mother, and Yan' er."
Long Fei Ye rubbed his head dotingly. Under this doting, Rui 'er's mature and steady expression disappeared. He looked up and smiled at his father, his eyes turning into crescents.
He said, "Daddy, I know you'll miss me too."
Long Fei Ye smiled wordlessly. He took his son's hand and led him out of the palace gates. Rui 'er didn't say anything and quietly followed him. The two figures, one large and one small, slowly walked away under the towering palace gates. It was like they were walking a long and endless road.
Seeing his father walk so slowly, Rui 'er slowed down as well. Ever since Imperial Father and Imperial Mother stopped personally escorting him to the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds, they would hold his hand every year and walk him from the palace gates to the city gates. They didn't speak the entire way, but their large hands clasped tightly around each other's.
Father and son spent an entire hour before they reached the inner city gates. Many of the nobles in the city stepped aside to let them pass. They didn't know where the crown prince was going, so they assumed he was going out to train.
At the city gates, Long Fei Ye decisively let go.
"Be careful on the way," he said seriously.
"Mm." Rui 'er nodded.
He was about to leave when his father added, "Take good care of your little sister."
Urk …
Rui 'er's heart skipped a beat.
Yan 'er and Little Shadow had been harassing him recently, asking him to take them out of the palace and to Medical City to broaden their horizons. Of course he refused. But he knew that Yan 'er and Little Shadow were determined to follow him secretly.
He thought that Little Shadow was smarter than Yan 'er and wouldn't leave on the same day as him. Who knew that even Little Shadow would cause him so much trouble?
They could choose to leave tomorrow, or they could have left yesterday! At the very least, Imperial Father wouldn't blame him if he found out about it.
Rui 'er never dared to lie in front of his father. He said, "Imperial Father, Little Sister said that she and Little Shadow were bored to death after Imperial Mother went into seclusion. She said that if we don't let her out of the palace, she'll get sick."
Long Fei Ye's lips curved into a faint smile, but he still said seriously, "You'll be in charge of watching her along the way. If anything happens, I'll hold you responsible! Once we reach Medical City, you don't have to worry about her anymore. "
Rui 'er's world darkened.
He hurried over and pulled his father down, whispering, "Imperial Father, why don't you let Little Shadow take Yan 'er to the south? There are so many fun places in Jiangnan!"
If his father knew that Yan 'er was going to travel with him, how many guards would he secretly send to follow them? How many people would he send to guard Medical City? Not just guards, but palace maids, eunuchs, and old nannies.
It would be strange if he wasn't annoyed to death along the way! Moreover, he couldn't do anything secretive even if he wanted to.
Hearing Rui 'er's suggestion, Long Fei Ye was amused. "Why don't you tell her yourself?"
If Long Fei Ye could persuade his daughter, he would have persuaded her not to leave the palace and stay with him. His daughter had grown up. She was no longer the two or three years old child, but almost seven years old.
Moreover, it was already difficult to coax his daughter when she was two or three years old, let alone now.
Long Fei Ye never had the heart to leave the court and go to the ends of the world. However, every time his daughter wanted to leave the palace, he couldn't wait to leave the court and bring Han Yunxi to accompany his daughter. He could teach his daughter many things along the way so that she wouldn't be deceived when she grew up.
Even Long Fei Ye, who was on the throne, had such a parental heart.
Rui 'er was especially helpless when it came to persuading his little sister. He felt that his father was a kindred spirit.
He said, "Forget it. I'll keep a close eye on her. "
With Rui 'er's words, Long Fei Ye was finally at ease. After all, no matter how many guards he sent, they wouldn't dare to stop Yan 'er. Yan' er would only be afraid when Rui 'er was angry.
As for that child Gu Beiyue, he didn't have any hopes. That child was the same as Gu Beiyue. He didn't have any temper in front of his family.
After sending Rui 'er off, Long Fei Ye turned and returned to the palace. Along the way, he pondered about Gu Beiyue. Gu Beiyue had left for two and a half years.
Gu Beiyue could hide it from Han Yunxi, but he couldn't hide it from him. In these two and a half years, Gu Beiyue didn't personally visit the Great Qin's medical centers. Instead, his whereabouts were unknown.
The letters that were sent to the Medical Division were not personally delivered by him, but by his trusted subordinates in the various medical centers in the various cities.
If such a thing happened to anyone else, it would be deceiving the emperor! If it happened to Gu Beiyue, Long Fei Ye could only worry.
He knew Gu Beiyue too well. Gu Beiyue must have his reasons for doing so. The Great Qin was his, but he really couldn't find him in his own territory.
As soon as Rui 'er reached the outer city gates, Yan' er and Little Shadow appeared.
Rui 'er was dressed like a martial artist, while the seven-year-old Yan' er was dressed like a boy. She looked delicate and young, like a young master from a rich family. As for Little Shadow, who was almost eleven years old, he was dressed the simplest, like a little attendant.
Little Shadow drove the carriage to Rui 'er's side and smiled warmly. "Your Highness, please get in."
Rui 'er looked back and saw the luggage piled high on top of the carriage, with several more bags hanging to the left and right.
Coldly, Rui 'er asked, "Xuanyuan Yan, are you moving?"
Yan 'er immediately lifted the curtain and chuckled. "Brother, come up. Let's discuss something!"
Rui 'er was on guard. "Not interested. Have fun. I'm leaving."
Whatever she wanted to discuss couldn't be good.
Rui 'er whipped the horse and hurriedly fled.
Unfortunately, Little Shadow caught up with Yan 'er before long. Instead of blocking the horse, he put Yan' er on the horse's back.
Yan 'er hugged her brother and chuckled. "Brother, don't cultivate anymore. Come with us to find Shadow's father!"
Rui 'er was shocked. "Grand Tutor?"
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