His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

Before signing in, Xu Bing made a special trip to the Round Forest in Jingxin Villa to collect his sign-in reward in a new location.

The entire Jingxin Villa was completely silent, without a single person in sight. Xu Bing hid in the grass, quietly waiting for the new day to begin.

The system's electronic voice sounded again, and Xu Bing chose to sign in.

[Sign-in successful. Sign-in location: Garden. Reward: Spirit Pet - Crow]

Xu Bing's eyes lit up; this item might be good. He checked the description of the [Crow].

[Crow: A low-level spirit pet that can share its vision with its owner; multiple crows can be controlled simultaneously.]

I'm currently viewing the system interface.

Suddenly, the system voice sounded again.

【Ding! 】

[Host's luck is off the charts.]

[Daily check-in rewards enhanced.]

[Obtained 15 crows.]

As Xu Bing stood in the garden, fifteen crow spirit pets suddenly flew down from the surrounding tree branches.

Their feathers are jet black and glossy, possessing an indescribable beauty, and their pupils are crimson.

Xu Bing extended one finger.

In the blink of an eye, a crow landed on his finger.

The other crows flew around him.

With a wave of his hand, the crows took flight and scattered in all directions, their movements constantly following Xu Bing's gaze.

This feeling is wonderful.

Xu Bing smiled and began to arrange the positions of the fifteen crows.

He controlled a crow, keeping an eye on the room where Ji Yuan and Zhou Xiaoyou were.

One crow was placed on the mountain path of Jingxin Villa, while the other crows flew around the villa, checking to see if anyone had sneaked in.

Half an hour later, everything was arranged, and his eyes and ears were everywhere in the Tranquil Mountain Villa.

Make sure to be foolproof.

He felt relieved, and since the weather was nice that day, he took a stroll and relaxed in the garden.

……

"Senior sister, look at that crow!" Zhou Xiaoyou saw a red-eyed crow perched on a branch, staring straight at them through the crack in the window.

Ji Yuan noticed it too. She frowned and said gravely, "This crow...something's not right."

……

The guards outside Jingxin Villa are truly loyal and dutiful.

Xu Bing controlled the crow to fly around the manor, taking in the entire defensive layout of the Imperial Guards.

Watertight.

There is absolutely no gap whatsoever; there is absolutely no possibility of sneaking in.

Unless you fly.

In this light, if Ji Yuan hadn't found the Tranquil Mind Festival too boring and deliberately let Xu Bing in for some fun, Xu Bing probably wouldn't have been able to get in no matter how much he pulled strings.

This woman is truly playing with fire and getting burned.

With crows patrolling, Xu Bing no longer needed to go to Ji Yuan's place every day. After washing up briefly at Jingxuan Bathhouse, he returned to Jingxin Palace, sat cross-legged with his mouth slightly open, and breathed out vital energy with each inhale and exhale.

He practices martial arts during the day and cultivates himself at night.

Self-disciplined life.

At this stage, Xu Bing's practice mainly involves two aspects. First, he uses breathing techniques to absorb the free-floating vital energy in the air.

Secondly, walking in that space filled with mist.

And so, the night passed, and all was calm.

Early in the morning, Xu Bing felt refreshed and energized. Having gained a deeper understanding of Jingxin Manor, he had become much bolder in his actions. For him, meaningless procrastination would only waste the opportunities he had.

Appropriate actions, even if they may lead to some mistakes and losses, are by no means wrong.

Jingxin Villa is so large and has beautiful scenery, it's a great place for a morning run. He ran three laps in one go, and his body gradually warmed up, putting him into a workout mode.

Then came the practice of horse stance, standing in the boxing stance, and practicing the Nine-Shot Fist.

Time flew by amidst the sweat, and it was noon.

After a short rest, Xu Bing resumed his exercise routine, including push-ups and tree climbing.

A fulfilling day has passed, with considerable gains. My martial arts realm has reached the ninth level of the Acquired Realm, and my strength has increased significantly, allowing me to lift a huge boulder.

He remained at the peak of the Lantern Realm. He walked more than ten steps in that hazy realm, the lantern flickering with each step, as if an invisible force was stirring the flames, but they would quickly regain their strength and not be extinguished.

This invisible intervention is also like a form of tempering, like the hammer swung when forging iron. Although it acts on the lamplight, it ultimately benefits the whole body.

It seems that some kind of improvement has been achieved.

That's how the day went.

Sweat soaks and dries, then soaks and dries again, repeating this cycle, thus providing different levels of exercise for the spirit, the body, and the mind.

Of course, he wasn't the only one like this.

The two trapped women were in the same situation, but unlike Xu Bing, they gained nothing and only became more and more miserable.

Who would have thought that a high and mighty empress, a fairy who is not of this world, would have such a miserable time?

Zhou Xiaoyou's stomach rumbled, and she said pitifully, "Senior sister... I'm so hungry."

Ji Yuan was also hungry, but she still said, "After we escape, I will prepare a feast for you."

......

Xu Bing opened the system panel.

[Old Forces - 1]

【Charm: 99】

The hard work will not be in vain. Although it is not immediately visible to the naked eye, it can be gleaned through the "Old Forces" section of the system.

If he doesn't get promoted, some of the old momentum will dissipate. Consequently, outsiders will gradually find him more appealing.

Under the night.

Xu Bing performed the Nine-Sound Fist again. He assumed his stance, and the sounds of dragons roaring and tigers howling emanated from his body.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

......

One set of punches rang out six times.

It was quite impressive, and its power was considerable. In just two days, it went from being useless to the ninth level of the Day After Tomorrow realm.

Putting aside everything else, this perseverance and dedication alone are commendable.

Xu Bing revealed a satisfied expression. At this rate, he would be able to enter the Innate Realm tomorrow. Combined with his cultivation at the Lantern-Carrying Realm, he would already have the strength to establish himself.

......

Using the crow's perspective, Xu Bing spotted two wild rabbits, caught them, and prepared to have them for dinner.

There was no food supply at Jingxin Villa, only clear spring water. Xu Bing fetched two buckets from the back mountain, carried them to Jingxin Hall, and gathered firewood to start a fire and boil water.

"Senior Sister! Something's wrong! This guy's trying to burn us alive!!"

"Ugh, I'm going to be burned to death! I haven't even completed my path to immortality yet, I've only just begun to temper my flesh and blood... Ugh, ugh."

Zhou Xiaoyou smelled the smoke and said in a tearful voice.

Ji Yuan's pretty face also turned slightly pale. After struggling violently for a moment, she was still unable to move, her eyes filled with immense powerlessness and despair.

"I, Ji Yuan, have been wise and illustrious all my life, yet today I have been framed by treacherous people and fear I cannot escape death. To die such a humiliating death is unacceptable... I hate it..."

Even in the face of life and death, she could not remain calm, especially now, with a fear that seemed to devour her like flames.

At this moment, in the eyes of the two women.

Xu Bingzheng revealed a sickly smile, making him the most vicious person in the world.

"You fatso, I'll haunt you even as a ghost! Waaah, I died such a terrible death!" Zhou Xiaoyou cried, tears dripping down his face.

Ji Yuan's eyes were bloodshot with anger, his teeth clenched, as he engaged in a struggle with Jin Huangsheng.

Sudden......

The aroma of roasted meat wafted from elsewhere.

"Gurgle, gurgle..." Zhou Xiaoyou's stomach rumbled repeatedly, and he paused, the tears in the corners of his eyes being sucked back, his eyes brightening slightly, "It smells so good."

Then something occurred to me.

A blush crept onto both women's faces at the same time. It turned out... they were just grilling meat.

Suddenly, I felt so agitated that I got goosebumps all over my body.

Especially Ji Yuan.

Her usual demeanor was that of a composed and dignified Empress Da Xi who ruled over all people.

He had just mistakenly thought that Xu Bing had set fire to the palace, and he lost his composure, even uttering his last words... It turned out to be a misunderstanding.

This stark contrast made her feel powerless as her carefully cultivated perfect persona crumbled little by little in front of her family and friends.