Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Upon seeing the tall and unapproachable Empress, several people knelt down on the ground. The Tang Dynasty was now in a state of peace and prosperity, and the Empress was not only a brilliant strategist but also a capable administrator.

Although Li Shimin was absent, Wu Zetian ushered in the Zhenguan era of prosperity.

Upon seeing this, Wu Zetian said calmly, "Rise."

As she spoke, she picked up a memorial from among them, which concerned matters concerning the Nanzhao Kingdom.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The group thanked them in unison, and after they stood up, they were all incredibly surprised by the magnificence of the Tang Dynasty palace.

Wu Zetian smiled and said calmly, "Gentlemen, what brings you to the Tang Dynasty?"

Although they had already determined the purpose of their visit to the Tang Dynasty through memorials, they now needed to put on a good show and display the majesty of the Heavenly Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, this is the list of gifts offered by our country this year. In addition, we have something else to ask of you."

As they were speaking, someone handed over the book, which was then passed on to Wu Zetian by a palace maid.

In this world where the strong are respected, the Tang Dynasty's annihilation of the powerful Turks has made some smaller countries very uneasy.

And so, they paid tribute every year, hoping to ensure their country's safety. The Tang Dynasty, being the Celestial Empire, wouldn't cause trouble after seeing their submission. Now, the Nanzhao Kingdom is already a subordinate state of the Tang Dynasty!

After reviewing the gift list, Wu Zetian was quite satisfied and smiled, saying, "Our Great Tang and the Nanzhao Kingdom are friendly nations. We will naturally do our best to help in any way we can!"

As she spoke, she put down the gift list from the booklet.

"Your Majesty, the King of our country wishes to invite the master of the Xuandao Temple in Chang'an to come to the Nanzhao Kingdom to discuss Taoism."

As he spoke, the envoy revealed his main objective.

Wu Zetian pondered for a moment and then said, "Xuandao Temple!"

As she spoke, she recalled this Taoist temple, which had been built in Chang'an two years ago. She wondered why it had any connection with the Nanzhao Kingdom, but since it was just a discussion about Taoism, there was no need to tell her!

Chapter 188 Immortal Sword Mystic Temple

This seems to be another way for the Nanzhao Kingdom to show goodwill.

Upon hearing the words "Xuandao Temple," Li Xiuyuan was slightly startled, as he was naturally familiar with the name.

That was the Taoist temple where Xu Changqing was reincarnated for the first time in Chinese Paladin 3. As for why Li Xiuyuan was so familiar with it, ever since he entered the Golden Core realm, he could clearly remember everything from the past.

He even knows exactly how many times he urinated when he was a child, which is why Li Xiuyuan is so familiar with all the plot points!

As Li Xiuyuan's cultivation level gradually increased, those events seemed to be deeply etched in his mind, and he couldn't forget them even if he wanted to!

Li Xiuyuan nodded, indicating that Wu Mingkong could agree.

Upon seeing Li Xiuyuan nod, Wu Zetian disregarded everything else and replied, "Yes! This will also deepen the friendship between the two countries. I grant your permission."

As for whether the people of Xuandao Temple were willing or not, Wu Mingkong didn't care at all. Under heaven, all land belongs to the emperor, and any sect that wanted to develop in the Tang Dynasty needed the emperor's support.

"Thank you for your permission, Your Majesty!"

The envoys from the Nanzhao Kingdom bowed deeply in gratitude!

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian raised her lips slightly, as if to say to Li Xiuyuan, "Come and praise me quickly!"

Li Xiuyuan ignored this and smiled slightly, never expecting that he would have such a mischievous side after becoming emperor.

Wu Zetian pondered for a moment, then said, "Do any of you gentlemen have anything else to report?"

As she spoke, her gaze swept over everyone, sensing that everything was almost settled!

Wu Zetian can finally relax.

hum!

After listening to His Majesty's words, the crowd whispered among themselves, but ultimately no one spoke.

Wu Zetian said calmly, "Since there's nothing else, let the Minister of Foreign Affairs take the envoy from Nanzhao away!"

She paused, then said, "Court adjourned!"

After saying that, she walked to Li Xiuyuan's side and whispered, "Master, come with me!"

Then, we entered the screen behind it.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up. At this moment, Wu Zetian spoke up, "Alright! You may all leave! Come back in when I call you."

As she spoke, she instructed the palace maids around her not to come and disturb them.

Li Xiuyuan also entered the private room behind the screen, where he saw that the beams were made of sandalwood, the lamps were made of crystal and jade, the curtains were made of pearls, and the column bases were made of gold.

A six-foot-wide sandalwood couch was draped with a silk canopy, embroidered with pearl and silver threads depicting begonia flowers. When the wind blew, the silk fluttered, creating an illusion of being adrift in a cloud-covered mountain or a dreamlike sea.

A huge, bright moon-shaped pearl hangs from the top of the palace roof, shining brightly like the moon itself.

This was a side room. After Li Xiuyuan walked in, Wu Zetian's empress-like demeanor had completely disappeared.

Seeing Wu Mingkong rush towards him, Li Xiuyuan casually put his arm around her slender waist and said lightly, "Hmm, not bad. You do have the air of an emperor. It's not in vain that I've taught you so hard."

As he spoke, the corners of his mouth turned up.

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian couldn't help but purse her lips and smile slightly; "That's right."

She paused and then said, "Master, I don't know why you agreed to the request of the Nanzhao envoy."

After saying that, she felt a little curious.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled lightly, "I have my own plans for asking you to agree to their demands."

Having said that, he was unwilling to explain further; he couldn't very well say that he wanted to go himself, and perhaps also see the descendants of Nuwa.

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian let out a muffled groan, seemingly dissatisfied with the answer.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "When the envoy from Nanzhao returns home, please arrange an identity for me to go with him."

Having said that, the order had already been given. In the eyes of outsiders, although Wu Zetian was the empress, no one dared to disobey her orders.

However, Li Xiuyuan is also a member of the Demonic Sect, and he can instruct Wu Mingkong to do whatever he wants.

Wu Zetian nodded upon hearing this and replied, "Yes!"

Although she was curious, as a smart woman, she knew she shouldn't pry.

At this moment, Wu Zetian spoke again, saying, "Master, have you been drained dry by Sister Qingxuan?"

As she spoke, she reached out and drew small circles on Li Xiuyuan's body.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Little slut, you've got your hopes up! Of course, I won't let myself be drained dry."

As he spoke, he patted her on the buttocks.

Ah!

With a gasp, the two merged together once more.

After a long while, Li Xiuyuan finally woke up. Looking at the sleeping Wu Mingkong, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up. With his abilities, how could he not handle a little girl!

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through the pitch-black night sky, heading straight into the imperial city. Li Xiuyuan was quite surprised; there were people flying through the air in the imperial palace, but he wondered who they were.

Such methods were probably unmatched in the Tang Dynasty of yesteryear!

Li Xiuyuan's gaze was like lightning, and he saw a fairy-like woman in the night sky, coming like lightning.

This woman was none other than Wanwan, the current leader of the Demonic Sect. Even though it had been decades since they last met, her appearance remained largely unchanged.

Her beauty was truly unique, breathtaking, like a spirit that only appears in the night.

Her face has a pure and flawless beauty, and no matter how you look at her, she doesn't look like a harmless witch.

What's most captivating are her misty, dreamlike eyes, which seem to hold endless sweet dreams, waiting for you to find and discover them.

Any subtle expression of hers is so touching that it makes people feel emotional.

Her graceful figure and elegant demeanor make her beauty flawless.

When Li Xiuyuan saw Wanwan fly over, he was very surprised. At this time, she had already reached the Great Perfection of the Primordial Spirit. Although she could not compare to Bodhidharma, she was by no means much worse.

"婠婠!"

Upon seeing Wanwan, Li Xiuyuan called out to her.

Chapter 189 Envoy of Nanzhao Kingdom

Wanwan's beautiful eyes gleamed as she entered the bedroom. Upon seeing Wu Mingkong lying on the embroidered couch, she smiled slightly and said, "What is it? Why does the Demon Lord have time to come here?"

She paused, then added, "And they didn't even spare the youngest apprentice!"

As she spoke, her tone was full of energy. Thinking about it carefully, it made sense; it was only after decades that the man was able to see her again, so it was natural for him to be a little jealous!

After hearing Wanwan's sarcastic tone, Li Xiuyuan chuckled and said, "I just missed you all!"

That's true. As the saying goes, "A day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness!"

Li Xiuyuan and the women had not seen each other for decades. Otherwise, why would they have come to the Tang Dynasty in person? Unexpectedly, they encountered the envoy of the Nanzhao Kingdom.

Therefore, Li Xiuyuan needed to go to the Nanzhao Kingdom to find out what exactly happened with the descendants of Nuwa.

Those who claim to be descendants of Nuwa in this Immortal Realm are definitely closely related to Nuwa. After all, this is not the real world of Immortal Sword. Nuwa is in the Chaos Realm, so how could she allow others to act in her name?

Therefore, the relationship between Nuwa's descendants and Nuwa herself is quite close!

Upon hearing this, Wanwan's elfin eyes flashed with disbelief, and she said resentfully, "Hmph, if Mingkong hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known you were back!"