Chapter 288: Guiyuan Sect
"Go ahead and speak your mind."
Chen Sansi indicated for the other party to speak freely.
"The Nine Nether Forbidden Zone of Qiushuang Valley has opened."
Zhang Shun paused, then added, "However, there is a powerful spiritual power disorder at the entrance to the secret realm. Anyone who approaches will be torn to pieces immediately. No one dares to enter for now, and loose cultivators and family clans are all observing the situation. It's said this has never happened before."
"Spiritual power disorder?"
Chen Sansi nodded, "I understand. Keep watching it. Once I finish dealing with court affairs, I will return to Heavenly Water immediately."
"I obey, my lord."
Zhang Shun hurriedly came and went.
"Father, are you leaving again?"
Chen Yunxi asked.
"I will stay a few more days."
Chen Sansi did not deny it: "Come on, let's go to the family feast."
The family feast today not only included the Empress, the Noble Consort, and their children, but also a few senior brothers who were in the Eastern Continent.
In the past decade, they had seldom gathered, making this meal a rare opportunity.
Looking around, the senior brothers seemed much older, but their martial arts talent was enough, only lacking in resources.
He would have to find a way to get more heavenly materials and earthly treasures for Opening Scenic God's ambition.
After several rounds of drinks, the senior brothers brought up their greatest lifelong desire: to avenge the fourth brother Fang Qingyun and destroy the entire Guiyuan Sect.
"Golden Core."
Chen Sansi estimated in his heart, that Huang Laojiu was not only a Golden Core but in the late stage of Golden Core, not far from Nascent Soul.
At the current pace, how many years would it take for him to reach that level, fifty years, a hundred years?
There is an old saying in the mortal world, a gentleman's revenge is never too late even after ten years. In the cultivation world, it could also be said that a hundred years is not too late.
This revenge would be executed for sure.
With the last pot of wine finished, the family feast came to a close.
Chen Sansi continued to reside at Yonghe Palace, and he mentioned about his upcoming departure once again.
"Junior brother, could you, take my pulse."
Sun Li extended her fair wrist.
"Take your pulse?"
Chen Sansi quickly understood: "You?"
"Yes."
Sun Li nodded naturally: "I've had some reactions these past two days."
This time, Chen Sansi had stayed for two months, which was indeed about right if they were lucky.
His mortal medical skills were top-notch. He immediately took her pulse, feeling the pulse of the Imperial Concubine: "Indeed, it's a pulse of joy, good. Looks like it can silence those ministers."
"Nian Xia!"
"While I am away, take good care of the Noble Consort. If there are any mistakes, I will hold everyone in Yonghe Palace accountable."
In the Great Han's harem, a female official system was set up, with the Etiquette Bureau, Palace Bureau... among other six bureaus, plus the Palace Supervision Bureau, collectively known as the six bureaus and one supervision office. A substantial part of them were women with spirit roots, and others were exceptionally talented martial artists.
The Palace Supervision Bureau was responsible for the safety of the harem, akin to a female version of the Jinyi Guard.
Nian Xia was the Deputy Chief of the Palace Supervision Bureau and was about to break through to the Qi Refining Middle Stage after ten years of cultivation.
"This humble servant obeys."
Nian Xia curtseyed and congratulated: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty, may the heavens bless the Great Han, and may the nation's fortunes prosper."
"Senior sister, there is something in Heavenly Water that needs attention. If I can't stay long, please understand. If there's anything urgent, you can contact me through people in the Palace Supervision Bureau."
After exchanging a few more courtesies, Chen Sansi left the harem and arrived at the Boundless Hall in Sky Wall City, once again activating the Puppet Emperor.
The puppet, made entirely of wood, wore a black and gold robe, always ready to handle memorials at the desk.
With everything arranged, he was about to set off for Heavenly Water when he saw Si Qin enter the hall: "Your Majesty, Miss Ning Xiang and Miss Zhaozhao request an audience."
"Them?"
Chen Sansi thought for a moment: "Let them in."
Ning Xiang and Zhaozhao, whom he had not seen for a long time, walked into the hall one after the other. Because they were cultivators, the marks of time were not evident on their faces.
Ning Xiang still had a graceful figure, her gestures elegant and charming.
Zhaozhao, who rarely visited the Boundless Hall, kept glancing around with her bright eyes.
"This humble servant meets Your Majesty."
Ning Xiang bowed, with Zhaozhao slightly behind.
"The two of you."
Chen Sansi got straight to the point: "Is there something you need?"
"Your Majesty hasn't summoned us for three to five years, right?"
Ning Xiang's tone carried a hint of resentment: "If we didn't come today, who knows when Your Majesty will return next time."
"You've both worked hard over these years."
Chen Sansi knew that most of the promising talents in Sky Wall City were selected by them. They also taught the basic "Energy Introduction" spell and other skills. It's fair to say they were the "Forbidden Army Instructors."
In the harem, she was also the Chief of the female officials.
Moreover, both had excellent qualifications. Despite the lack of resources, Ning Xiang had reached the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, and Zhaozhao the Qi Refining Eighth Layer, both almost ready to prepare for Foundation Establishment.
He said, "If there's any reward you want, just say it, and I will do my best to fulfill your wishes."
"Your Majesty."
Ning Xiang shook her head: "We don't wish for anything, but we wanted to say, for this trial, why don't you take us along as well? Staying shut away all the time is no way. After the trial, we wish to stay in Heavenly Water and seek another place to cultivate with Zhaozhao."
"Another place?"
Chen Sansi did not refuse: "Let's wait a little longer. If I can't get Foundation Establishment Pills for both of you, it would mean I'm incompetent. Wherever you choose to go, I will not stop you."
"You misunderstand, Your Majesty."
Ning Xiang quickly explained: "We were born as people of the Great Han, and will die as ghosts of the Great Han. We definitely do not intend to ask Your Majesty for resources. It's just that our physiques are special, and staying in the Divine Continent may hamper our progress. It's better to go elsewhere first, and return when we have achieved something, so we can serve the court even more loyally."