Gold Core Is A Star, You Call This Cultivating Immortality?

Chapter 10: Could it be true what Qi Yuan said?

Qin Yi would rather Jinli not be in that position.

But she knew she couldn't.

"Ambitious wolf!" She looked at Sima Ting with anger in her eyes. "Colluding with the Northern Han Court, his crime deserves death!"

The Northern Han Court and the Southern Qian Kingdom were archenemies.

During the autumn harvest season every year, the iron cavalry of the Northern Han Court would invade the border of the Southern Qian Kingdom and ravage the grasslands.

There was deep-seated enmity between the two countries.

"This is the difference between me and you," Sima Ting said proudly. "Between countries, it's only about interests, but warriors value grievances and enmity."

Lady Qin, I advise you to be self-aware and hand over the key to the treasury, otherwise..."

Sima Ting threatened.

As the widow of the deceased general, Qin Yi held the key to the imperial treasury.

And this key could open the Heavenly Lock and retrieve the Heavenly Jade Seal.

He wanted to seize power and needed to obtain the Heavenly Jade Seal to do so, in order to rightfully claim the destiny of the Southern Qian Kingdom.

"You can forget about it."

Sima Ting looked at Qin Yi and didn't say anything else.

After all, Qin Yi was the widow of that deceased general.

Now, the current Tianqi General on the frontlines had once been like brothers with that deceased general.

If he killed Qin Yi, things would become troublesome.

But Qin Yi was the person the Empress relied on, so he had no choice but to make a move and seriously injure her.

That way, the Empress would be left without any support.

"Lady Qin, take care of yourself," Sima Ting said. "In three days, the Crown Prince of the Southern Feng Kingdom will arrive, and in ten days, it will be the appointed battle. How will you respond?"

After Sima Ting finished speaking, he left with a flick of his sleeve.

A flash of anger passed through Qin Yi's eyes, then turned into a desolate expression.

She was now seriously injured, even her foundation was damaged, and it was almost impossible to heal in a short time.

That battle could only end in defeat.

...

"Your Majesty, there are a total of seven books here, all of them record the Xuanyuan Prohibition." The palace maid held the books and placed them on the throne.

"Mm." Jinli nodded and picked up one of the books to read carefully.

Today, when she heard Qi Yuan mention the Xuanyuan Prohibition, she became interested in it.

Now, Qin Yi was seriously injured.

And in ten days, the Crown Prince of the Southern Feng Kingdom would come to the Southern Qian Imperial City, and their national teacher would challenge Qin Yi.

If she lost, the Southern Qian Kingdom would lose face, and her... fate would also be in danger.

Because ten years ago, when Jinli's father, the Emperor, passed away and she had not yet ascended the throne, the situation in the Southern Qian Kingdom was turbulent. The Southern Feng Kingdom had stationed two hundred thousand troops at the border, showing signs of invading the Southern Qian Kingdom.

Prime Minister Sima Ting went to the border on behalf of the Southern Qian Kingdom and reached an agreement with the Southern Feng Kingdom.

This also set a trap for Jinli.

If she lost this battle, she would have to marry the Crown Prince of the Southern Feng Kingdom.

As a queen, how could she marry a prince from another country?

This was the trap set by Sima Ting.

Because ten years ago, before she ascended the throne, there were not many problems with the agreement between Sima Ting and the Southern Feng Kingdom.

It was just a matter of exchanging a princess for border stability.

Now, Qin Yi was seriously injured. In order to win this battle, she needed to recover from her injuries first and have the strength to fight.

Among the four forbidden areas, there were many spiritual materials, and there might be medicinal herbs for healing.

After flipping through a few books, she saw that there were several rare Spirit Medicines in the Xuanyuan Prohibition, with various effects such as healing and longevity.

"Nine Flower Qiluo?" Jinli's gaze moved as she read the books.

According to ancient records, there was a Spirit Medicine called Nine Flower Qiluo in the Xuanyuan Prohibition.

This Spirit Medicine had nine petals and emitted nine different fragrances. It was known as the Imperial Medicine.

"If Qin Yi obtains this Spirit Medicine, not only will her injuries be healed, but she might even break through to the Sovereign Level!"

This information came from the hands of a top-tier emperor.

That top-tier emperor had coincidentally entered the Xuanyuan Prohibition.

Originally, he wanted to pick the Spirit Medicine, but he was surrounded by the Demon King inside.

Unable to match four hands with his two fists, he escaped from the Xuanyuan Prohibition and never had the chance to enter again.

"So, you're saying that there should be many Monster Emperors within the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land?

Monster Emperor... unknown."

Jinli pondered.

If there were no Monster Emperor, and they sneaked in relying only on the perception of the Monster Kings, they might actually be able to pick Spirit Medicine secretly.

"Unfortunately, there is no record at all on how to enter the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land."

Each of the Four Great Forbidden Lands has its own difficulties.

And the most difficult part of the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land is how to enter.

"Could it be true, as Qi Yuan said, that we have to carry a ladder on our backs to enter?"

Thinking of Qi Yuan, a smile involuntarily appeared on Jinli's lips.

Of course, this is impossible.

This matter is too absurd, or rather... it lacks any logic.

However, Qi Yuan had no reason to deceive her.

She trusted Qi Yuan in her heart.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have let the palace maid collect information about the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land.

Jinli read the next dozen or so volumes of books very carefully.

Unfortunately, there was no information on how to enter the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land.

However, she suddenly saw a record, and she couldn't help but read it aloud, "Xuanyuan has a monster, resembling a fox tail, resembling a pen, crazy and insane, most fond of attacking at night."

This record was also recorded by the Supreme Emperor.

Jinli was stunned.

Qi Yuan's previous words came to mind.

Crazy Pen, especially sinister, likes to transform into a pen at night and launch sneak attacks without any sense of honor.

"Is this the same beast?" Numerous thoughts flashed through Jinli's mind.

"The Supreme Emperor who left behind this information was once a high-ranking official of the Southern Qian Kingdom.

This information has always been kept in the library and has never been circulated.

How did Qi Yuan... know?

Could it be that Qi Yuan is a member of my royal family?"

Jinli's heart was not calm at this moment.

"No!"

"He knows that the beast is called Crazy Pen!

Could it be... Qi Yuan really went to the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land?"

Jinli took out Linglong Yuxi and quickly sent a message.

"Qi Yuan, did you really go to the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land? Carrying a ladder... is it not a joke?

I have an urgent matter... I need to go there."

Although Qi Yuan is unreliable and always likes to say nonsense.

She was afraid that Qi Yuan would see her message and answer casually, so she mentioned going herself.

She was gambling with her life.

Qi Yuan... wouldn't joke anymore.

However, after she sent the message, Qi Yuan did not reply.

"It's a pity that Yiguan Forbidden Land is too far away, otherwise... sigh."

Jinli sighed, and then her gaze became firm.

"Prepare, I will leave the palace tomorrow."

There is no time.

She decided to leave the palace tomorrow and go to the Xuanyuan Forbidden Land.

She had no other choice.

Staying in the imperial capital would only be waiting for death.

However, thinking of something, she continued to give orders, "Qilin Guards, send a team to Yiguan Forbidden Land and see if there are any abnormalities in Yiguan Forbidden Land."

Qi Yuan said that he went to Yiguan Forbidden Land.

If Qi Yuan is a strong person, then Yiguan Forbidden Land will definitely experience turmoil.

She dispatched the Qilin Guards to investigate the situation in Yiguan Forbidden Land.

At the same time, within the Yiguan Forbidden Land.

Qi Yuan carried a golden great sword and looked at the strange creatures ahead, his eyes filled with curiosity.

(End of this chapter)