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

[Check-in successful. Check-in location: Still Lake.]

[Reward: Invisibility]

Invisibility: An unranked spell

[Controllable stealth range: The area illuminated by the streetlights.]

[Stealth level: Related to street light brightness]

After receiving his reward, Xu Bing walked into the Tranquil Heart Hall.

This was the first time he had received a spell.

The previous incarnation had studied on a sacred mountain for several years, during which time he was fortunate enough to come into contact with several magical arts.

Fireball, Waterball...

However, not being qualified to study was a point of great regret for the predecessor.

However, given his status as a sorcerer, even if he learned it, he wouldn't be able to use it more than a few times.

The "Yu Yi Creation Technique" is an invincible technique, profound and extensive. However, it is precisely because of its profoundness that Xu Bing, who had just come into contact with this technique, did not comprehend even a fraction of its essence, despite receiving a hundredfold boost.

of course.

The key issue is that time doesn't allow it, and in addition, I've grasped too much information at once and haven't had time to digest it yet.

Once he descends the mountain, he will naturally have time to study it at his leisure.

to be frank.

Xu Bing still doesn't know much about the path of cultivating immortality.

Many issues remain vague and unclear.

This is the tragedy of those who follow unorthodox methods. Otherwise, why would those independent cultivators go to such lengths to join prestigious sects?

At critical times and crucial junctures, a single, casual instruction can be as valuable as decades of arduous study.

However, Xu Bing's mind is currently mostly focused on Da Xi. He doesn't have much access to things at the level of immortals for the time being.

Cultivation will naturally not be neglected. With a perfect mortal body as a guarantee, who cares whether it is good or bad, rich or bad? Just charge ahead headfirst.

……

Back to the Hall of Tranquility.

Xu Bing glanced at Zhou Xiaoyou, who was pretending to close her eyes and rest, and sneered, but did not expose the girl's ulterior motives.

Qi cultivators used their magical arts to disrupt the imperial court.

This is a matter of great importance that disrupts the relationship between immortals and mortals, and few dare to touch it. But one cannot speak too definitively, for the law still exists, and there will always be those who disobey it.

but.

Zhou Xiaoyou's already low cultivation level was sealed by the Qian Yuan Circle, and the mask on his face also belonged to Xu Bing.

The charge of "disrupting the court with magical powers" is somewhat of a stretch to pin on her.

That's even giving her too much credit.

After all, Xu Bing was the mastermind.

Xu Bing threatened Ji Yuan's life, so Zhou Xiaoyou dared not cause any trouble.

soon.

The night passed.

The sky was just beginning to lighten, and a faint purple hue illuminated my heart.

After giving Zhou Xiaoyou another serious warning, Xu Bing turned and left to begin preparations for what was to come.

first...

He naturally had to prepare a contingency plan in advance in case Zhou Xiaoyou's deeds were accidentally exposed.

This crucial situation cannot be entirely entrusted to Zhou Xiaoyou, this unreliable woman who only thinks about food.

Xu Bing still wanted to find an opportunity to get involved and take control of the situation personally.

Secondly...

That woman, Ji Yuan, also needs to be properly dealt with. Without a doubt, with Ji Yuan in hand, Xu Bing will always be in the dominant position.

Xu Bing arrived at Ji Yuan's room, where the woman was resting with her eyes closed.

She had long anticipated that Xu Bing would come looking for her again, after all, she knew and deeply understood Xu Bing's caution and prudence. The rope wrapped around his body at this moment was the best proof of that.

"Despicable." She looked at Xu Bing and uttered two words indifferently, trying her best to show disdain and contempt, but in Xu Bing's eyes, she was mostly angry and frustrated.

"You've got quite the sharp tongue." Xu Bing raised an eyebrow, found a piece of white cloth, and sealed her mouth shut, then pressed a pressure point to silence her.

Xu Bing stopped what he was doing, took a few steps back, and stroked his chin with his fingers. Suddenly, an idea came to him.

He still didn't want Ji Yuan to miss such a good show. Ji Yuan liked to watch her prey struggle, and Xu Bing had a similar hobby. He liked to torment people, especially his enemies.

Evil people will be punished by evil people.

Ji Yuan also suffered from Xu's illness, and this proud empress had never fallen into the hands of others before.

Xu Bing planned to use invisibility magic to hide Ji Yuan in the middle of the main hall of the Jingxin Hall, under the table that held the incense burner, without anyone noticing.

The incense burner table is very sturdy, with plenty of space underneath and a tablecloth hanging down, so it's not a problem to hide a person there.

Of course, this will inevitably involve certain risks, but Xu Bing is confident that he can control these risks.

Thinking about it.

He easily hoisted Ji Yuan onto his back and used an invisibility spell, causing their figures to gradually become illusory.

His lamplight has an extremely wide range, within which he can make anything invisible.

After Xu Bingshen secretly stuffed the Empress of Da Xi under the incense burner table without anyone noticing...

Ji Yuan frowned, and combined with Xu Bing's gaze, immediately understood what the other party meant.

He is humiliating himself.

Or perhaps it's a mockery of oneself.

She was expressionless and outwardly indifferent, but when the tablecloth was lowered and darkness enveloped the surroundings, she couldn't help but feel a great sense of shame.

This shame filled his heart, intensifying his struggle, but before long, a sense of powerlessness followed.

"Xu Bing! You bastard!" Ji Yuan clenched his fists and glared angrily.

Xu Bing wanted to ensure that nothing went wrong.

Before it was fully light, I deliberately opened the monarch panel.

Ji Yuan

[Identity: Empress of the Great Xi Dynasty]

[Status: Enraged, murderous intent soaring, frustrated, drenched in sweat, trapped in an unsolvable predicament, bound]

【Destiny: Extreme Imperial Destiny】

[Fortune: Nine Dragons Gathering at the Cauldron, Imperial Fortune]

[Prestige: 147]

【Charm: 98】

……

Xu Bing glanced at it and saw that not much had changed, which calmed him down.

However, this woman's prestige seems to have risen a little more.

Out of curiosity, Xu Bing checked his own panel, focusing on the Prestige section.

[Prestige: 7]

"hiss…"

"No way, it can still fall?"

"Someone must be ruining my reputation!" Xu Bing was somewhat annoyed.

It seems that no one in Dae Hee takes him seriously.

But that doesn't matter.

Things will improve once he returns to public life.

He used his invisibility spell to walk out of the Tranquil Heart Hall and leave the Tranquil Heart Manor.

Of course, he did not leave completely, but hid somewhere, waiting for an opportunity to openly and legitimately ascend the mountain as the Imperial Advisor.

In this way, one can personally take control of the situation.

……

The sky was completely bright.

In the early morning, the unique fragrance of dew in the mountain stream is truly captivating.

A crow perched on a branch, watching the group below. Its crimson pupils reflected the scene below:

Shang Shoucheng, the commander of the Imperial Guard, was wearing heavy armor and had a long sword at his waist. He was guarding the mountain path leading to Jingxin Manor.

"My lord, the time has come. It is time to escort His Majesty back to the palace." A handsome young man strode over and reported in a humble yet assertive manner.

The speaker was Yu Jin, a twenty-three-year-old expert at the seventh level of the Profound Realm, and a left-wing guard of the Imperial Guard.

He also has another, even more illustrious identity: he is a member of the royal family and the current empress's cousin.

"Hmm." Shang Shoucheng's tiger eyes opened slightly, his eyes almost overflowing with energy.

This is a ruthless man who has killed tens of millions of people. The long sword in his hand was once named "Beheading Sword" by the current emperor, who is now the empress. It can be used to behead evil immortals and corrupt officials.

Although the one who bestowed the name was currently sitting cross-legged under the incense burner table counting ants, that did not diminish his awesomeness.

More importantly, this person possesses a "sharp mind," is extremely loyal, has exceptional martial arts talent, and an incredibly accurate sixth sense.

He's practically the ideal minister of my dreams.

At this time.

Zhonghou, the Right Wing Guard of the Imperial Guard, led sixteen palanquin bearers over.

The sixteen palanquin bearers carried the imperial carriage on their shoulders. Their movements were synchronized, and the carriage on their shoulders remained remarkably stable, without swaying up, down, left, or right with their steps.

They were imperial palanquin bearers, specially assigned to serve the emperor, and had settled in the vicinity seven days earlier.

Right Wing Guard Gong Zhonghou said, "Commander, the sedan chair is ready."

Shang Shoucheng nodded and said calmly, "His Majesty has been resting for seven days and must be extremely weak. He should not be startled."

He glanced at the group.

He instructed, "In this way, Yu Jin, you shall take twenty men and accompany me to greet the emperor. Gong Zhonghou, you shall remain here to guard this place. No unauthorized persons shall be allowed to go up the mountain."

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

The two said in unison.

The Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard and the Left Wing Guard led the way, followed closely by sixteen palanquin bearers. The remaining twenty Imperial Guards split into two groups, surrounding the palanquin bearers.

This welcoming party was thus formed.

We followed the mountain path, which wound and twisted until it disappeared from sight.

Gong Zhonghou, who remained behind, watched the backs of those people. His originally respectful expression gradually turned ruthless, and there was a hint of hidden hatred in his eyes.

"Yu Jin, all you have is a good background. What else do you have that I don't? Why do you always get all the good things?"

"I think to myself, gritted my teeth."

......