Chapter 452

Great Sui, on the Dajiang, in the small boat.

"So that's it! Who would have thought that the little beggar was actually a woman?! And that there was such a powerful existence behind them?!"

Hearing Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's account, Fu Junqiang finally understood what had happened while she was heavily injured and unconscious.

"More importantly! I was heavily injured and on the verge of death at the time... and yet, this person restored me in a single breath, purified my true qi, and even improved my cultivation..."

After waking up, Fu Junqiang not only found that all her injuries had disappeared, but even her true qi had become incomparably pure and had improved, stepping from the original peak Grandmaster Realm into the half-step Great Grandmaster Realm.

"Who would have thought that there would be such an expert in the Great Sui?! I truly never expected it!"

"This person is truly unfathomable! Even my master, the Goryeo Yi Sword Master, is far inferior!"

Fu Junqiang was incomparably shocked in her heart, thinking that her master, the Yi Sword Master Fu Cailin, an expert in the Earth Immortal Realm, probably did not have such incredible means.

She had not seen Li Changsheng with her own eyes, but hearing Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's retelling, she could guess a thing or two.

This was only because Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were ordinary people who knew no martial arts; otherwise, it would be impossible... wait! No martial arts?!

"You... Innate Realm?!"

"This... how is that possible?!"

Just at this moment, Fu Junqiang suddenly came to her senses and finally discovered that Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were emitting the aura of the Innate Realm.

This situation shocked her even more.

You must know that just a moment ago, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were still two ordinary people who knew no martial arts!

And yet, in the blink of an eye, two ordinary people had become two Innate experts?!

This... is this reasonable?!

Could it be that I was heavily injured and unconscious for more than just a quarter of an hour?!

But for a whole year, or even longer?!

But... that's simply impossible!

Fu Junqiang looked at the small boat and the surrounding Dajiang, directly denying her guess that she had been unconscious for a year.

But in just a moment's time, two ordinary people had become two Innate experts?!

This... also seems impossible!

Thinking of this, Fu Junqiang was dazed and full of confusion.

Great Sui, Jiangdu.

In the grand hall, it was resplendent and luxurious; one palace maid after another, with graceful figures and beautiful postures, danced to moving music.

And in the hall, the Sui Emperor Yang Guang was unrestrained and dissolute, having a great time and looking very dashing.

Beside Yang Guang, he was surrounded by many beauties; but among these many beauties, there was one stunning woman, elegant and luxurious, who exuded a myriad of charms with every gesture.

This stunning woman was the Great Sui Empress, Xiao Meiniang.

"Empress! Come, come, come! Let's drink together! Hahaha!"

Yang Guang suddenly took a big gulp of wine and laughed loudly, in high spirits.

Empress Xiao Meiniang raised a cup of wine, took a light sip, ignored the many beauties around Yang Guang, and asked softly, "Your Majesty! I wonder what has happened to make you so happy?! Could it be that True Person Li..."

"Hmph!"

"What True Person Li!"

"Empress! Do not mention him to me again!"

Yang Guang's originally happy face suddenly turned cold, and he gave Xiao Meiniang a warning look with gloomy eyes.

"This concubine spoke out of turn! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Xiao Meiniang was startled and immediately bowed to apologize.

She did not know what had happened to cause Yang Guang's attitude toward Li Changsheng to change so drastically.

You must know that just over ten days ago, Yang Guang had been quite respectful toward Li Changsheng and had even sent envoys to the Quanzhen Sect, wanting to appoint Li Changsheng as the State Preceptor!

And now...

"Forget it! The ignorant are not guilty!"

Seeing this, Yang Guang waved his hand slightly, knowing that the Empress did not know what had happened.

"I was kind and well-intentioned, not holding a grudge for his and the Quanzhen Sect's previous disrespect toward me, and even wanted to appoint him as the Great Sui State Preceptor, but he treated me with disdain and cast me aside like worn-out shoes!"

"Hmph!"

"Do you really think I care about appointing him as State Preceptor?! If it weren't for that immortal cultivation method, I wouldn't even bother with him!"

"And yet this person... hmph! Simply rebellious!"

"If it weren't for the fact that he and the Quanzhen Sect are not within the Great Sui, I would definitely let him know what the might of the Great Sui is! And the wrath of an Emperor!"

Yang Guang said angrily.

The so-called wrath of an Emperor, where blood flows and pestles float, is nothing more than this!

Empress Xiao Meiniang only then understood that Li Changsheng had rejected Yang Guang, which was why Yang Guang was so angry.

You must know that after Yang Guang ascended the throne and became the Sui Emperor, he completely revealed his true nature, being fond of grand achievements and unable to tolerate anyone refusing him.

And this was not the first time Li Changsheng had refused Yang Guang like this.

As early as when Li Changsheng created the immortal cultivation method, Yang Guang had sent envoys to the Great Ming, but Li Changsheng was not there; and the Quanzhen Sect told Yang Guang that if he wanted the immortal cultivation method, he would have to come to the Quanzhen Sect in person to seek apprenticeship.

Naturally, Yang Guang was furious at this.

Coupled with Li Changsheng's recent refusal of the Great Sui State Preceptor position, it had completely enraged Yang Guang.

"Your Majesty! In that case, that immortal cultivation method..."

Empress Xiao Meiniang's heart stirred, and she reminded him in a low voice.

"Heh! It's just a mere immortal cultivation method; I don't care!"

Who would have thought that the Sui Emperor Yang Guang would wave his large sleeve and dismiss it, looking as if he didn't take it to heart at all.

"Empress! You are my Empress, so I will not hide it from you."

"A few days ago, I received news that the 'Longevity Art' has appeared in Yangzhou City!"

Yang Guang took a gulp of wine, looking proud and unhurried as he spoke.

"'Longevity Art'?! Is it the legendary 'Longevity Art' created by Guang Chengzi, the teacher of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan?!"

Empress Xiao Meiniang exclaimed, very surprised.

Yang Guang looked at Xiao Meiniang, revealed a thoughtful expression, smiled playfully, and said unhurriedly, "That's right! It is indeed that 'Longevity Art'..."

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Shaojian of the Directorate for Palace Buildings Yuwen Zhiji, the Secretariat Drafter Yuwen Shiji, and the Heavenly Treasure Grand General Yuwen Chengdu request an audience!" Eunuch Wei Lianxiang reported softly.

"Hmm?! Yuwen Zhiji, Yuwen Shiji, and my Heavenly Treasure Grand General have all arrived together?!"

The Sui Emperor Yang Guang was stunned and frowned, but he quickly relaxed, as if he had thought of something, "Could it be that the 'Longevity Art' has been obtained..."