Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

Hu Qing tidied up the study room briefly and let Qingyin go to rest.

He knew Qingyin had been busy all day and needed a good rest.

Hu Qing himself picked up the "Shadow Sword Technique" and decided to practice the first move "Shadow Stab".

The moonlight sprinkled on the courtyard of the ancient mansion. Hu Qing stood in the middle of the courtyard, his figure stretched out in the moonlight.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and began to practice "Shadow Stab" according to the instructions in "Shadow Sword Art".

As Hu Qing practiced his swordsmanship, he began to move quickly in the yard, and the "Kan Tui" long sword in his hand flashed coldly in the moonlight.

Every movement he made seemed so natural and smooth, as if blending into the night.

Hu Qing gradually became proficient in controlling the "Shadow Stab", and each stab carried a hidden and deadly force.

His sword skills became faster and faster, and his figure shuttled through the yard like a ghost, making it difficult to grasp.

When Hu Qing stopped, he felt soaked all over and sweat dripped down his forehead.

He looked up and found that the sky was already turning pale. It turned out that he had been practicing for a whole night without realizing it.

At this time, the light in Qingyin's room also came on. Hu Qing knew that Qingyin might have been awakened by the sound of his cultivation and was getting ready to get up and start a new day.

Hu Qing decided to take a shower and change his clothes. He walked to the bathroom, letting the cool water wash away the fatigue and sweat of the night. After changing into clean clothes, he felt refreshed.

By the time Hu Qing had finished cleaning up, Qingyin had already prepared breakfast.

The table was filled with all kinds of delicious food, exuding an enticing aroma.

Hu Qing and Qingyin sat down to share breakfast, chatting about yesterday's experiences and today's plans.

Hu Qing praised Qingyin's craftsmanship highly, while Qingyin asked Hu Qing about his practice with concern.

The morning breeze brought a hint of coolness. After enjoying the breakfast carefully prepared by Qingyin, Hu Qing already had a plan for the day in his mind.

He knew that many people would come to experience the hot air balloon today, so he needed to borrow some people to maintain order.

As for why we borrowed, if we hire people to maintain order ourselves, it will cost money, so of course it is more comfortable to do it for free. At that time, we can give each of the guards a free ticket for a hot air balloon ride.

Hu Qing briefly explained a few things to Qingyin, telling her that he was going to the county government office to borrow guards and would go to the palace to collect the reward.

He asked Qingyin to be responsible for receiving people who came to ride the hot air balloon at home and to give them a number so that he could make unified arrangements after he returned.

Qingyin nodded in agreement. Although she was a little worried, she was full of confidence in Hu Qing.

Hu Qing walked out of the house quickly and went straight to the county government office. After arriving at the county government office, he found the county magistrate and explained his purpose to him.

After hearing this, the magistrate immediately agreed to loan ten guards to Hu Qing to help him maintain order during the hot air balloon ride.

After loaning out the guards, Hu Qing went straight to the palace without stopping.

He felt a glimmer of anticipation for the upcoming reward.

When Hu Qing stepped into the palace gate, the guards nodded to him, obviously they were accustomed to his frequent visits.

After all, no one would have to go to the palace to meet the emperor again and again, with less than a day in between.

He walked calmly through the long corridor and headed straight to where the captain of the guards was.

In the captain of the guard's training room, Hu Qing found the captain of the guard, his eyes full of sincere gratitude.

"Captain of the Guards, your gift has been of great help to me. I have benefited a lot from the Shadow Sword Technique." Hu Qing bowed deeply to express his gratitude.

The chief guard saw this and nodded slightly, smiling: "Mr. Gu, there is no need to be so polite. It is our honor to be able to lend you a hand."

Afterwards, the captain of the guards led Hu Qing to the emperor's study.

The door of the study slowly opened, and the emperor was sitting at his desk, concentrating on reviewing memorials.

Hearing Hu Qing's arrival, the emperor raised his head, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.

"Guyang, you are here. Please come in." The emperor's voice was gentle.

Hu Qing walked into the study and saw that the room was filled with bookshelves and paintings and calligraphy hanging on the walls, giving off a scholarly atmosphere.

The emperor closed the memorial and put it aside, then ordered the maid to serve fruit and tea.

"Come, Guyang, sit down and talk." The emperor pointed to the chair opposite and invited Hu Qing to sit down.

The maids walked lightly into the study, placed plates of fresh fruit and a pot of hot tea on the table, and then quietly retreated. Only the emperor and Hu Qing were left in the study.

The emperor picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Hu Qing himself.

"Try this tea. I specially asked someone to prepare it."

Hu Qing thanked the emperor and took a sip from the teacup. The fragrance of the tea was overflowing, and the aftertaste was endless. "Your Majesty, this tea is truly fragrant."

The emperor smiled slightly and chatted with Hu Qing about some interesting things that had happened in the court recently. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. Then, the emperor changed the subject and mentioned his appreciation for Hu Qing and the possible reward.

The conversation between the emperor and Hu Qing gradually became more and more interesting. The emperor spoke highly of Hu Qing's talent and intelligence, and believed that if Hu Qing could become an official in the court, he would make great contributions to the country.

"Guyang, with your talent and knowledge, if you can serve the court, you will definitely achieve great things." The emperor's words were full of expectations.

Hu Qing smiled slightly. He felt honored by the emperor's appreciation, but he had his own plans.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your appreciation, but I still want to continue exploring the world. I don't want to be constrained by an official position, let alone step into officialdom."

After all, Hu Qing is using Gu Yang's body now, and such a major decision can only be made after Gu Yang wakes up.

After hearing this, the emperor did not give up. He made another proposal: "In this case, I will assign a princess to you so that you can have a good partner."

Hu Qing immediately refused righteously: "Your Majesty, I am of low status and feel unworthy of the princess. Besides, I already have someone in my heart and cannot delay the princess."

The emperor felt somewhat helpless when he saw Hu Qing's determination. Hu Qing seemed uninterested in the reward he offered.

Seeing this, Hu Qing made his own request: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. Could you grant me the intellectual property rights to protect my hot air balloon invention and prohibit others from manufacturing it privately? Violators will be severely punished."

The emperor pondered for a moment, believing Hu Qing's proposal to be a sound one. "Guyang, you are correct. This new technology does require legal protection. I agree with your request and will enact legislation to prohibit unauthorized manufacturing."

The emperor's decision provided legal protection for Hu Qing's hot air balloon invention, which was not only a recognition of Hu Qing, but also a respect for his innovative spirit.

Hu Qing was grateful for the emperor's openness and support. "Your Majesty, I thank you for your understanding and support."