Empress, please have some self-respect. I am not your husband.

Lu Feng's profound internal energy was enough to astound the world, but that was not what shocked Ye Bingyun.

The reason was that Lu Feng's internal condition was something she had never heard of before; the meridians through which he circulated true qi were so delicate that they felt like cotton threads.

The true energy contained within these meridians is terrifying.

Logically speaking, Lu Feng's meridians should not be able to withstand such terrifying true energy, but Lu Feng is still alive and kicking.

That's why Ye Bingyun was so shocked and asked Lu Feng what he had gone through.

Lu Feng appeared calm, after all, the combined life energy of nine grandmasters exploding within his body was something no meridian could withstand.

He asked, "Does Your Majesty now believe that I need the Jade Dragon Pill to cure my illness?"

Ye Bingyun hummed in agreement, her eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at Lu Feng. How could someone with such profound cultivation suffer such a severe injury and still be able to create a composite bow, a weapon that can be considered a national treasure!

Who exactly is this man?

Seeing that the other party had quieted down, Lu Feng hesitated for a moment before saying, "Then Your Highness, I will take my leave now and apologize to you again if I have the opportunity in the future."

"Wait a minute."

Hearing that Lu Feng was leaving, Ye Bingyun quickly called out to him to stop.

"Is there anything else, Your Highness?"

Ye Bingyun struggled internally: "His Majesty said that the final competition with Western Chu is in ten days. You refuse to fight?"

Lu Feng calmly said, "That's right. Emperor Qian went back on his word. Without the Jade Dragon Pill, I naturally won't take action again."

I didn't mean to go back on my word! I just really can't come up with the money.

Slightly annoyed, Ye Bingyun pursed her lips and hesitated for a moment before asking, "Where do you live now?"

"Why does Your Highness ask this?" Lu Feng asked, puzzled. Why would she ask him where he lived out of the blue?

Ye Bingyun lied without blushing: "I have a good understanding of pharmacology, and perhaps I can find a way to cure you."

Lu Feng smiled, thinking that the world's number one divine doctor had already diagnosed him and there was no cure except for the Jade Dragon Pill.

But seeing the expectant look in the woman's beautiful eyes, he still couldn't bear to reveal his address.

A hint of joy flashed across Ye Bingyun's pretty face, and she quickly said, "Alright, I will send someone to contact you when the time comes."

"Then thank you very much, Your Majesty."

Lu Feng smiled gently: "Then I won't stay any longer."

"You wait."

Ye Bingyun called him back again, then walked out of the palace alone. After a while, she turned back and said softly, "You can leave now."

Nodding, Lu Feng walked out of the main hall. He intended to leave, but then, as if possessed, he looked back and saw the woman still standing at the door.

He waved his hand, unable to resist saying, "It's a pity that Your Highness became the Emperor of Qian's concubine, otherwise I, Lu Feng, would definitely show you all over the world!"

After saying that, he rolled over and disappeared.

No sooner had he left than several palace maids appeared and hurriedly came to Ye Bingyun's side.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?"

Ye Bingyun's delicate body swayed slightly, and her face turned pale as she spat out a mouthful of blood. She had been injured by Lu Feng's palm strike!

"His Majesty!"

The palace maid was horrified. Ye Bingyun shook her head, wiped the blood from her lips, and smiled, "It's nothing!"

"Your Majesty?" Several palace maids, as Ye Bingyun's confidantes, were among the few who knew Ye Bingyun's true identity.

Ye Bingyun gently shook her head and looked up at the night sky.

The late emperor had only one son, so he kept her well hidden and always claimed that she was a boy.

Therefore, after she turned ten, she wore a mask almost every day and even deliberately imitated and changed her voice.

Two years ago, the late emperor passed away, and she successfully ascended the throne, but how could she possibly manage those shrewd old men in the court?

Not to mention that the late emperor didn't leave her with many trump cards at all.

Now, Lu Feng's appearance made her realize that if she could recruit him to her side, he might be able to assist her.

At least don't let yourself become someone who breaks their promise.

Thinking of Lu Feng's last words when he left, Ye Bingyun smiled gently.

See the whole world? Too bad I am a member of the Qian Kingdom's royal family.

Therefore, this can only be a pipe dream.

……

Lu Feng got lost when he sneaked into the palace, but leaving was much easier. He just had to climb over any wall he saw and he was sure he could get out of the palace.

More than half an hour later, he successfully climbed out of the palace. It was already past midnight.

Although there is no curfew in the capital, the streets are almost deserted at this time, except for brothels and other establishments.

Walking down the street, Lu Feng's mind was filled with the image of the stunningly beautiful empress he had seen earlier. Her proud, voluptuous figure, perfect long legs, exquisite jade feet, and devastatingly beautiful face played out like a slideshow.

"Oh dear, I should have asked for his name! What a mistake!"

He was filled with regret, but Lu Feng also felt a little self-conscious. These were all that emperor's women, so why was he thinking about them?

They might even have a prince!

Hmm? Married women don't seem so bad after all!

Damn it, what a loser!

Back at the inn, Lu Feng circulated his inner energy to regulate his breathing, washed up, and then rested. He then had a crazy dream.

So much so that when someone banged on the door and surprised him, he, who had been cultivating his character for two years, immediately wanted to kill someone!

I'm almost done with it. If you don't have a reasonable explanation for banging on the door, you're dead!

Lu Feng flung open the door, about to explode in anger, but upon seeing who it was, he frowned and asked, "Miss Xinyi, is there something you need?"

That's right, the person who came was Qin Xinyi.

She was still wearing that red dress, which made her look as beautiful as a blooming flower, but her cold face showed that she was not in a good mood.

Seeing her stunningly beautiful face, Lu Feng couldn't help but compare her to the concubine of his dreams.

Then he shook his head to himself; the gap was too obvious, and it was the kind that couldn't be bridged.

"I heard you don't plan to participate in the third competition in ten days," Qin Xinyi said coldly.

Despite her resentment, after careful consideration, she decided to visit Lu Feng for the sake of the future peace of the Qian Kingdom, since Lu Feng had won two consecutive matches against all odds.

If Lu Feng were to play in this final match, his chances of winning would be much higher.

Lu Feng nodded: "Not bad."

Qin Xinyi frowned slightly: "There's a reason why His Majesty didn't give you the pills."

Lu Feng chuckled lightly: "No matter what his reasons are, I only want the Jade Dragon Pill."

"Why are you so stubborn, refusing to listen to either soft or hard tactics!"

Qin Xinyi gritted her teeth in anger. Seeing that Lu Feng showed no sign of backing down, she said, "If you are willing to fight and win, His Majesty will definitely reward you with high-ranking official positions and generous salaries. Moreover, the ministers in the court will also have a better impression of you. Do you know how many ministers hated you with their teeth yesterday? This is a good opportunity!"

Hearing this, he rolled his eyes, but considering that the other party was the granddaughter of Old Master Qin, he still forcibly held back: "Miss Xinyi, I will not participate in the third competition without seeing the Jade Dragon Pill. Besides, what are these officials! Do they deserve to let me, Lu Feng, try to make a good impression? Please go back, I want to sleep, don't see me out."

After saying that, Lu Feng closed the door.