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

Xu Bing opened the system panel.

[Host: Xu Bing]

[Identity: Imperial Advisor (Danger!)]

[Cultivation Level: Beginner Taoist]

Lifespan: Unlimited within the territory.

[Prestige Value: 13]

[Charm: 43]

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[Country of Origin: Dae Hee]

[National Level: High-Rank Yellow (Ordinary Country)]

[National Strength Value: 17]

[Domestic combat strength bonus: 30%]

[Domestic cultivation speed bonus: 30%]

[Domestic appeal bonus: 30%]

……

[Domestic Abilities: Not yet unlocked]

[Note: National strength is determined by a combination of factors, including people's livelihood, public sentiment, economy, military, diplomacy, and territory.]

The higher the nation's strength, the greater the various bonuses it will receive within its borders.

……

Xu Bing browsed the system interface, scanning it from top to bottom, his brow furrowing. The system was divided into two sections: one for himself and one for Da Xi.

It seems that I am truly and inextricably bound together with Da Xi.

A blue light screen appeared before his eyes.

[The system has detected that the host's country and identity are already bound and accepted. A binding gift pack will be automatically issued!]

[The gift pack will open automatically when you bind your account!]

[Obtain the invincible fundamental technique: The Supreme Creation Technique! The first time you cultivate this invincible technique, you will receive 12 hours of 100x cultivation speed and 100x comprehension boost.]

[Note: If the training is interrupted midway, the hundredfold increase in cultivation speed and comprehension will also be interrupted. It is recommended that the host find a quiet environment to continue cultivating this invincible technique.]

[Obtained the Ultimate Mortal Fruit! Consuming it will grant you an unrestricted and limitless physique: a perfect mortal body. Requires two hours to digest!]

This system will play a supporting role, helping the host build a supreme immortal kingdom and solve difficult problems.

……

Xu Bing looked at the panel in front of him and nodded secretly. Although this system was not very fair, it was quite powerful in other aspects.

He noticed that after the words "National Preceptor" in his title, there was a "danger" character.

This likely foreshadows that his position as imperial advisor is no longer secure and he could be removed from office at any time.

He also noticed that the national strength of Da Xi was only seventeen points.

That's way too low.

However, upon closer examination, it makes sense; Dae Hee's current situation can be described as terrible.

Beset by internal and external troubles, years of misfortune, internal corruption, and powerful external enemies…

From Xu Bing's perspective, there was no hope; he was just waiting to die.

Unless a superhuman hero suddenly appears and administers a powerful remedy.

Xu was having a headache, arriving to find himself in this mess. Other people who transmigrate, even with a bad start, at least have a chance to develop. But here he is, if he doesn't handle things properly, he'll be sent straight to the afterlife.

"System, is that all? No other benefits?" Xu Bing asked in his mind.

In addition, the host can claim a daily sign-in reward at midnight.

[Every year after December, you can receive ten free entries to the National Fortune lottery.]

[Rewards increase with national strength.]

[Many functions of the system await further exploration by the host.]

Upon hearing this, Xu Bing revealed a look of understanding.

at this time.

【Ding! 】

[Given that the host is currently in a life-or-death situation, a hellish start is indicated.]

[This system is offering one free Supreme Lottery draw!]

Xu Bing's eyes lit up. Whether he could turn the situation around depended on this one move!

"Draw it for me!" Xu Bing thought to himself.

In an instant, a colorful roulette wheel appeared before his eyes.

The contents inside were dazzling; the roulette wheel spun rapidly, and Xu Bing's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at it.

【Ding! 】

An electronic sound rang out.

The roulette wheel stopped spinning.

[Congratulations, host! You have triggered a lucky critical strike, drawing a prize with a probability of only 0.0000000...1%.]

Please claim your reward!

Xu Bing immediately clicked to claim the reward.

[Congratulations, host! You have drawn the supreme trait: Crimson Dust Charm]

"Red Dust Charm?" Xu Bing frowned, a vague sense of foreboding creeping in. He opened the detailed attribute panel.

[Red Dust Charm: Characteristic Level 'Supreme'. The more experienced and attractive a member of the opposite sex is, the more they are influenced by the host's charm, increasing exponentially.]

[Ancestor Killer!]

Xu Bing's face was covered in black lines.

[Host, don't be discouraged. This characteristic is one in a billion, capable of ignoring everything; it's just temporarily useless.]

[Host, keep up the good work, Da Xi has great potential.]

As the final electronic sound rang out.

Xu was cold all over.

He really wants to do a good job, but he doesn't have the opportunity.

After experiencing great hardship, great joy, great success, and great setbacks, he knew that complaining wouldn't solve anything, so he immediately moved on from the matter.

However, from the very beginning, there was one place that made him vaguely feel that something was wrong.

He suddenly remembered that the system had warned him that he was currently in a life-or-death situation.

What is meant by a life-or-death situation?

Life and death are separated by a single thought; one could die at any moment.

That doesn't make sense.

He subdued the Empress; the real crisis should come from those groups that staged the coup.

Logically speaking...

Those interest groups, though they are making some moves at this moment, are only secretly diverting troops to control the families of officials in the court... It's not like they're going to come up and stab you to death right now, is it?

The Imperial Guards below Jingxin Manor would not be allowed to come up without permission, unless they had the Empress's order.

In other words...

At this moment, the person who truly threatens my life is actually...

Empress Ji Yuan of Dae Hee, bound to a chair.

That doesn't make sense!

Xu Bing shook his head again.

As far as I can remember, the predecessor was successful.

Xu Bing had no choice but to delve into his memories and reorganize the events.

soon.

A shocking truth was laid bare before him.

Cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He dared not look at the empress.

Even now, he dared not show any change in expression.

He secretly rejoiced that he hadn't sat down to practice his cultivation technique, otherwise he would definitely be dead by now!

He recalled each and every detail.

The process of capturing and binding the Empress, though encountering some resistance, went far too smoothly.

He observes this grand game from the perspective of an outsider.

There was only one true chess player, and that was Empress Ji Yuan, who was tied to a chair.

Dae Hee is now terminally ill.

A strong medicine must be administered.

Its predecessor was that potent medicine, a powerful medicine that eradicated the biggest cancer in Da Xi in one fell swoop.

In today's Dae Hee, reforms, new policies? None of them will work; only drastic measures will suffice.

She recruited Xu Bing's predecessor into the scheme, gave him the position of Grand Tutor, and deliberately used him to provoke the powerful elites, forcing them to turn against her and incite them to rebel.

This period of quiet reflection is the time to close the net, waiting only for them to rebel.

In this way, with conclusive evidence, the corrupt and deeply entrenched interest group can be eradicated.

Otherwise, given Ji Yuan's position and power in the court, he probably wouldn't be able to do anything about those colluding interest groups.

From beginning to end.

The Empress of Da Xi was the sole mastermind.

Whether it's Xu Bing or the powerful elite group, they are all playthings in her hands. Only in this way can they be completely eradicated.

Empress Ji Yuan of the Great Xi Dynasty clearly possessed immense self-confidence, and everything was under her control.

This method is thorough, but also dangerous. One wrong move and you'll be playing with fire and getting burned.

This is a woman who loves adventure and excitement... Xu Bing silently sketched Ji Yuan's personality in his heart.

"No wonder this woman, though bound, had such a playful look on her face; she was probably just teasing me!"

Xu Bing remained expressionless, but secretly felt a chill of fear. He added in his mind, "This is a woman with a wicked sense of humor."

She enjoys watching her prey struggle.

They also enjoy teasing their prey.

Her predecessor was manipulated and toyed with in this way.

Realizing this, Xu Bing felt even more devastated, realizing that he was in even greater danger.

Based on his understanding of Ji Yuan, she was a woman who was extremely suspicious, arrogant, and haughty.

Perhaps for her, it was like watching a clown show, and she was unfortunate enough to be the clown.

Is she waiting? Or is she just playing around with someone who's about to die?

Xu Bingxin was in turmoil, but outwardly remained calm in the face of danger. He was a good-for-nothing in his previous life, but he was not.

His gaze met that of the woman, a rare instance of their eyes meeting directly.

The woman sat in the chair, her hands and feet bound, yet she seemed to be crossing her legs, her right hand supporting her chin, looking at me with interest and a hint of amusement.

At this moment, he was almost certain that the woman could easily break free of her restraints.

Given her personality, she would not entrust her life and death to anyone.

The instant his eyes met Xu Bing's.

The Empress frowned for no apparent reason.

For some reason, his gaze was different. Before, Xu Bing's eyes were full of lust when he looked at her... but just now, in that moment of eye contact, she saw a faint glint of light flash in his eyes.

"Interesting. Has he been hiding his true abilities all along?" Ji Yuan wondered.

"Could it be that she thinks it's too boring to stay on the mountain during the Quiet Festival, so she's deliberately putting on an act for me?" Xu Bing's mind raced as he tried to think of a way to break the deadlock.

He wouldn't sit idly by and wait for his doom, but at this moment he truly felt he had run out of options.

Xu Bing glanced at the moonlight outside the window without showing any emotion.

The bright moon hangs high.

At midnight... Xu Bing began to pin his hopes on the sign-in rewards he would receive once midnight had passed.

But before midnight.

What Xu Bing had to do was wait, not just wait idly, but deliberately show off his smugness, his confidence in victory, and his petty, triumphant demeanor.

Because that's exactly what Ji Yuan was looking at, to pave the way for her later self-inflicted embarrassment.

"This woman must have some kind of perverse sense of humor," Xu Bing thought to himself.

Time passes minute by minute.

It's midnight.

An electronic voice rang in Xu Bing's mind.

[It's midnight. Would you like to check in?]

"Check-in!"

【Ding! 】

[Sign-in successful. Congratulations, host, you have obtained a magic weapon enhancement scroll.]

[Can be enhanced: Gold-plated Rope, Brocade Boots]