When it was close to noon, two warhorses stopped outside the palace gates of Ze Tian Palace. Tang Xiaoxi dismounted and walked forward with Lin Muyu. A group of Imperial Guards also came forward to greet them.
"Princess Xi!" A Imperial Guard respectfully greeted.
Tang Xiaoxi said, "Please help me pass a message to Her Highness Yin. Tell her that Tang Xiaoxi requests an audience with her."
"Yes!"
The Imperial Guard quickly mounted his horse and rode for a full 10 minutes before returning. He cupped his fists together and said, "Her Highness Yin is practicing archery in Phoenix Perching Palace … Let me bring Princess Xi and Lin Zhi there."
"Mm, many thanks!"
…
They quickly mounted their horses and galloped all the way to the imperial palace.
This was Lin Muyu's first time entering Ze Tian Palace, and it was an indescribable novelty to her. Inside Ze Tian Palace, the white jade floor shimmered with a luster. In the distance, there were palaces shrouded in mist. Floating windows carved from blue tiles shone with the luster of crystal and jade. Every 10 steps, there was a sentry post of the Imperial Guard. Not only was this place as rich as a mountain of gold and a sea of jade, but the security here was also extraordinarily tight.
After passing through palace after palace, they finally arrived at Phoenix Perching Palace. This was Qin Yin's residence. The continuous palace terrace left Lin Muyu speechless. It was too luxurious. She lived in such a large house by herself. She originally thought that living in a villa in the real world was already considered luxurious, but compared to Qin Yin's residence, it was simply simple and unadorned.
Outside of Phoenix Perching Palace was a martial arts practice field. Amidst the clattering of horse hooves, Eldest Princess Qin Yin rode a fine horse in a golden cloak. She held a very exquisite bow in her hand, and the golden power of the God Binding Chains surrounded her. She let go of the reins in her left hand and drew the bow with both hands, aiming at a target in the distance!
"Pa!"
With a soft sound, the arrow hit the bull's eye. Immediately, the maid at the side smiled and said, "Your Highness, good archery!"
But at this moment, Qin Yin turned her eyes to another place. She jumped off the horse and ran straight to Tang Xiaoxi and Lin Muyu, letting her gold-rimmed boots step on the gravel ground. "Xiao Xi, you're finally here!"
Tang Xiaoxi held the reins and said with a smile, "Xiao Yin, Mu and I are here for some business. Take us to the Medicine Pavilion. Mumu is in urgent need of two level-10 herbs. You must help him … "
Qin Yin was startled. Her gaze landed on Lin Muyu. She smiled and said, "Since that's the case, let's go to the Hidden Medicine Pavilion. I know the manager there, so you can freely enter and exit."
"Yes, yes!"
When the three of them arrived at the Hidden Medicine Pavilion, they could indeed freely enter and exit. After all, Qin Yin's beautiful face was already a pass. She was the beloved daughter of the Radiant Prince, Qin Jin. She had awakened the God Binding Lock martial soul at a young age, establishing her position as the successor of the empire. Even Qin Jin and the previous emperor had not awakened the God Binding Lock, but among the younger generation of the Qin Clan, Qin Yin and Qin Lei had already awakened the God Binding Lock. They were known as a generation full of hope.
But unfortunately, the three of them almost went through the Hidden Medicine Pavilion's name list, but they still could not find the Dragon Tendon Vine and Luminous Night Grass. At this time, the manager at the side said carefully, "Your Highness, these two herbs have disappeared for many years. They are not in the Hidden Medicine Pavilion either … This humble servant heard that there is a place in the depths of the Dragon Seeking Forest called the 'Dragon's Tomb'. That is the burial ground of the dragon clan. If we can find the Dragon's Tomb, I'm afraid we can get as many Dragon Tendon Vines as we want. It's just that the depths of the Dragon Seeking Forest are too dangerous, so the alchemists are unable to reach there."
"Is that so?"
Qin Yin blinked her eyes that were as deep as the starry sky. She smiled and said, "Then why not …"
Lin Muyu suddenly had a bad feeling.
In the end, Tang Xiaoxi immediately responded with a smile, "Why don't we take the opportunity to go to the Dragon Seeking Forest?"
At the side, the commander of the Imperial Guards, Feng Jixing, retorted sternly, "Nonsense … Even I don't know where the Dragon's Tomb is. Moreover, you should know very well how dangerous the Dragon Seeking Forest is. One of you is the heir of the Qin clan, and the other is the princess of the Seven Seas Tang Sect. Your identities are so special. Stop fooling around. You must not go to the Dragon Seeking Forest!"
As he said that, Feng Jixing glared at the manager of the Hidden Medicine Pavilion and said, "I will not report the matter of you encouraging His Highness to go to the Dragon Seeking Forest for now. If it happens again, your head will definitely be removed!"
The manager hurriedly knelt and begged for mercy, "Lord Commander, please spare my life. I didn't do it on purpose."
"Don't kneel before me. I'm so young, I can't take it … Hurry up and get up. Otherwise, my saber will drink blood …"
"Yes!"
At the side, Lin Muyu smiled and said, "Big Brother Feng, don't scare me like that."
Feng Jixing could not help but laugh. "I was pretending to be so serious, but you still managed to see through me …"
At this moment, Qin Yin had already turned around and left the Hidden Medicine Pavilion with Tang Xiaoxi. As she mounted her horse, Feng Jixing hurriedly chased after her and asked loudly, "Your Highness, what are you going to do?"
"Greetings, Father. I've already reached the Level 59 bottleneck. I'm going to the Dragon Seeking Forest to train and break through!"
"…"
…
Feng Jixing complained incessantly. He had really poked a hornet's nest this time. This capricious princess of the empire was going to the Dragon Seeking Forest again. Nothing good ever came out of it, and this time would most likely not be an exception!
The Ze Tian Palace was resplendent and magnificent.
It was close to noon, and the Emperor, Qin Jin, was holding a banquet for his officials. The Minister of War, the Ministry of Justice, as well as the commanders of the various armies that lived in the Imperial Capital were all present. Qin Jin held a jade cup in his hand and said with a smile, "Come, come, come. My subjects, let's have a toast together!"
Everyone held their cups with both hands and treated it like a precious treasure. If anyone were to spill the wine bestowed by the Emperor, it was possible that their heads would roll on the ground.
At this moment, the eunuch outside announced loudly, "Her Highness Qin Yin has arrived! Commander Feng Jixing has arrived! Princess Tang Xiaoxi has arrived! And that brat, who are you? You're not allowed to enter. Imperial Guards, take him down … "
"Imperial Guards, stand down. This is my friend!" Qin Yin's voice rang out.
Qin Jin couldn't help but put down his cup, a helpless expression on his face. He loved and hated this daughter of his. He loved her excellence and beauty, and hated her willfulness and unruliness. However, perhaps love was 99%, and hatred was only 1%. This was the feelings a father had for his daughter. He raised his head and said, "Let them in. Men, prepare a seat for Her Highness Yin."
Qin Yin had already entered the palace wearing the cloak of the Qin Clan. She smiled and said, "Imperial Father!"
The clear and sweet voice immediately made Qin Jin lose the mood to even be angry. She said in an amused and annoyed tone, "Xiao Yin, what's wrong with you now? You're already a 20-year-old lady. Shouldn't you learn to be more dignified? You're the heir of the clan! Feng Jixing, tell me, what is she trying to do? "
Feng Jixing cupped his fists and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Her Highness, she … she said that she wants to enter the Dragon Seeking Forest again to train and seek to break through to the Heaven Realm. This general thinks that this is inappropriate. The Dragon Seeking Forest is too dangerous."
Qin Yin glanced at Feng Jixing, the general meaning of her gaze saying that he still had some conscience and didn't mention the matter of the Dragon Tomb. Otherwise, Imperial Father definitely wouldn't allow it.
"Oh, you're going to the Dragon Seeking Forest again?" Qin Jin couldn't help but smile. "It hasn't been too long since we went to the Dragon Seeking Forest. Xiao Yin, why do you want to go again?"
Qin Yin pouted and raised her palm. A golden chain coiled around her graceful body like a real dragon. She walked forward step by step and said with a smile, "Imperial Father, look, your daughter's God Binding Chains has already been cultivated to the limit of the fifth level. If I don't experience a battle to break through, I'm afraid I'll become a piece of trash."
"Nonsense, how can the God Binding Chains be trash?!" Qin Jin's tone was a bit stricter, but when he saw Qin Yin's red eyes and aggrieved expression, his heart immediately softened. He said, "Go then, but you can only go within the boundaries of the clan's hunting grounds."
"How can that be?" Qin Yin raised her face to look at her father on the throne. "The spirit beasts in the hunting grounds are too weak. Even if I kill them, they won't help me break through. Imperial Father, just allow me to enter the depths of the Dragon Seeking Forest to cultivate?"
"You …"
Qin Jin sighed helplessly and asked, "My subjects, Her Highness wants to enter the Dragon Seeking Forest to cultivate. Who do you think is the most suitable person to send to protect her?"
The minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Qin Lei, the son of King Yunning and the commander of the Imperial Army, is quite strong. Moreover, he grew up with Her Highness and can be considered to be childhood sweethearts. It is most suitable for him to lead an elite troop to escort Her Highness to cultivate."
Qin Jin nodded. "Mm, do you have any other suggestions?"
Another minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this humble subject suggests that the commander of the Imperial Army, Feng Jixing, also lead 1,000 elite cavalry from the Imperial Army to go with her. After all, Her Highness is the crown prince and the heir of the clan. Her safety must be guaranteed. It is a pity that only the two of the six white-robed imperial guards can be dispatched at any time. Lei Hong is in charge of the Divine Hall and can't split himself up. Qu Chu, on the other hand, has nothing better to do. Otherwise, it would be best for Lord Qu Chu to escort Her Highness."
Qin Jin smiled slightly. "Then it is decided. Commander Feng Jixing, you will lead 2,000 elite cavalry from the Imperial Army to escort the princess to the Dragon Seeking Forest. Qin Lei, you will lead 100 imperial guards to protect Her Highness at all times. Do you all understand?"
Feng Jixing and Qin Lei knelt on one knee and cupped their fists. "As you command!"
…
In the afternoon, the people outside the Ze Tian Palace were shouting and the horses neighing. A total of over 2,000 troops set out together, heading straight for the Dragon Seeking Forest.
Qin Yin was filled with helplessness. She had originally thought that she could train in the Dragon Seeking Forest with Tang Xiaoxi and Lin Muyu. She had never thought that it would soon become an attack by the entire army. However, she could not do anything about it. After all, as the heir of the clan, this might be the price to pay for being above the masses.
Qin Lei and Feng Jixing wore the armor of the white-robed imperial guards and looked very spirited. They guarded Qin Yin on her left and right, while Tang Xiaoxi spurred her horse and walked side by side with Lin Muyu. In front of them, a group of light cavalry acted as sentries and left the city in a grandiose manner. Even Lin Muyu did not have the time to return to the Divine Hall to pack her luggage. However, as long as she had the Burning Prairie Sword, she would not need anything else.
After sunset, they entered the Dragon Seeking Forest.
As they were still at the periphery of the Dragon Seeking Forest, everyone was more relaxed. However, the night sky was filled with stars and the sounds of the insects coming from the forest made them feel more relaxed and happy.
Next to the white tent, Lin Muyu carried the Burning Prairie Sword and stepped into the bushes. She looked around but did not see any luminous herbs. It was impossible for there to be Luminous Night Grass at such a close distance to Lanyan City.
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