The Emperor, with more men than women, made me his mistress.

Shaking off those discouraging thoughts, Yue Li's mind returned to reality.

Looking at Jin Chenyuan and Shao Qi sitting cross-legged on either side of her, Yue Li suddenly felt a greater sense of reality in this world. Moreover, she had no intention of making any great achievements in this world; she just wanted to raise her level and live a carefree life for several hundred years.

After all, compared to modern times and the cultivation world, this world is more suitable for slacking off.

And who can guarantee that she will have a next life after she dies?

Jin Chenyuan and Shao Qi's main task now is to sense the spiritual energy in the air. As for how to absorb it into their bodies, that's something to consider after they sense the spiritual energy.

After all, even in sects with abundant spiritual energy in the cultivation world, there are many who cannot feel any spiritual energy for two or three months.

Therefore, Yue Li didn't mention having the two of them take Qi-Inducing Pills, since taking any number of Qi-Inducing Pills before Qi has been introduced into their bodies would be a waste.

"Alright, you can begin now. Remember, A Yuan, the spiritual roots you tested last time were metal, wood, and water. If you can sense the spiritual energy in the air, you can only absorb the spiritual energy belonging to these three spiritual roots."

"Okay." Seeing Yue Li's serious expression, Jin Chenyuan nodded solemnly as well.

Seeing Jin Chenyuan's serious attitude, Yue Li was extremely satisfied.

Then he turned to Shao Qi and said, "You too, the spiritual roots you tested last time were metal, wood, water, and earth. When you can sense the spiritual energy in the air, remember that you can only absorb the spiritual energy belonging to these four spiritual roots, understand?"

"Yes, I'll listen to what A-Yue says," Shao Qi nodded in agreement.

Seeing the two of them follow her instructions, close their eyes and begin to sense the spiritual energy in the air, Yue Li also closed her eyes, cleared her mind of all thoughts, and began to absorb the spiritual energy in the air.

But the more Yue Li absorbed, the more unsatisfied she felt. The spiritual energy was too thin and couldn't keep up with her cultivation at all. If this continued, it would be an eternity before she could reach the Foundation Establishment stage!

After patiently sitting cross-legged for another half an hour, Yue Li opened her eyes, looked at the sky, and saw that the sun was already setting in the west. Yue Li then gave up her idea of ​​going to the inner perimeter of the mountain today.

The next morning, Yue Li woke up with Jin Chenyuan.

Since you're going to start cultivating, you have to be serious about it.

So the three of them had breakfast early and then went up the mountain with their entourage.

However, Yue Li did not stay at the usual place for long today. After Jin Chenyuan and Shao Qi entered meditation, she told Qingyun and planned to head to the inner perimeter.

"Princess!"

Hearing Yue Li's words, Qing Yun was startled. He had no right to make the decision to let Yue Li go to the inner perimeter alone. He still remembered the time when Feng Chuan and Feng Yan were punished for this.

"Your Highness, I dare not let you go to the inner perimeter alone. Please don't make things difficult for me, otherwise, if the master finds out, he will definitely punish me." Qingyun said pitifully.

Yue Li: ……

She also remembered the time she went up the mountain and caused Fengchuan and Fengyan to be punished.

When she returned and learned of the incident, she gave each of them ten taels of silver as a reward to appease them. However, she felt somewhat guilty because she was the one who caused them to be punished.

So she compromised and said, "I won't stay overnight in the inner area; I'll be back before dark."

"Perhaps, Your Highness, you should tell the Prince before you leave," Qingyun said weakly.

He dared not be careless about his own princess, after all, he knew how much his master cared for her.

"Alright." I'm really impressed with Qingyun.

Wasn't it because she went into the mountains without explaining last time that Jin Chenyuan got injured?

This time, I was so scared when I heard that I was going to go into the mountains alone.

Despite her thoughts, Yue Li returned to her original spot, knelt down beside Jin Chenyuan, and watched as the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves fell upon his body and face. This made Jin Chenyuan's features appear more defined, his aura more ethereal and otherworldly, and added a touch of mystery.

Yue Li was momentarily stunned.

I couldn't resist reaching out and poking my long eyelashes in the sunlight. The sunlight made each eyelash look even more distinct.

Seeing that Jin Chenyuan was about to open his eyes because of her movements, Yue Li immediately snapped out of her daze and stopped what she was doing. She patted Jin Chenyuan's arm and said, "A-Yuan, I have something to tell you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Chenyuan opened his deep, dark, and somewhat aloof eyes.

Upon recognizing the person who called her, the coldness in her eyes was instantly replaced by gentleness, and a smile appeared on her lips. "Ah Li, is there something you need?"

"I have something I want to tell you. I wasn't planning to wake you, but after I told Qingyun about it, she disagreed and insisted that I wake you up." Yue Li didn't get straight to the point, but complained a few times first.

"Oh, Qingyun is so bold, he even dares to contradict you. Can you tell me what it is, A-Li?" Jin Chenyuan pulled Yue Li into his arms, let her sit on his lap, and kissed the corner of her lips.

He knew his personal guards quite well, and if what Yue Li said wasn't anything serious, they certainly wouldn't dare to refute it.

"It's not a big deal, it's just that the spiritual energy in the outer area is too thin. If I keep cultivating here, when will my level increase? So I want to go to the inner area to cultivate." Yue Li explained the reason directly.

Upon hearing this reason, Jin Chenyuan frowned his handsome brows. "Ah Li, the inner perimeter is too dangerous."

“It’s not dangerous for me at all,” Yue Li retorted.

Looking at Yue Li's stubborn eyes, Jin Chenyuan knew he couldn't persuade her.

Stroking Yue Li's smooth and delicate cheek, Jin Chenyuan came up with a compromise: "Then let's go together, A Li. If there's any danger, I can help out."

Hearing Jin Chenyuan's words, Yue Li asked in surprise, "You want to come with me? There are many ferocious beasts in the inner area. Aren't you afraid that something might happen when we go there? And will your guards agree to it?"

Although bringing them into the inner circle was her original plan, it was not implemented due to various factors. Unexpectedly, Jin Chenyuan brought it up today.

“They will agree, and didn’t you say that the spiritual energy is thin in the outer area? In that case, maybe I will be able to sense the presence of spiritual energy more easily once I get to the inner area.”

Yue Li: ……

There is no way to refute it.

In places with abundant spiritual energy, it is indeed easier to sense its presence than in places with sparse spiritual energy.

"Since you can handle your guards, I'll take you into the inner perimeter."

As he spoke, he glanced at Shao Qi, who was sitting not far away, still sensing the spiritual energy with his eyes closed. After thinking for a moment, he said to Jin Chenyuan, who had already stood up, "Then you go and talk to your guards. I'll go ask Shao Qi if he wants to go to the inner perimeter."

"Alright, if Shao Qi doesn't want to go, don't force him. After all, there are indeed many ferocious beasts in the inner area." Jin Chenyuan hugged Yue Li, kissed her lips again, and then patted her back.

"I understand." Yue Li hugged Jin Chenyuan's waist back, answering decisively.

It's impossible to force them. Whether they want to cultivate spirituality and what level they will reach in the end depends on themselves. Her role is to guide them on the path of cultivation in the early stages.