Chapter 23: Jinzha's Strategy Against Emperor Xin

"Died?"

The companion of the goat-bearded old man, seeing him shot dead by an arrow, was also scared witless.

But before he could turn and flee, suddenly a void force descended, suppressing him in place.

"Kill!"

With a fierce shout, Li Jing waved his hand, and the Chen Tang Pass soldiers raised their swords and spears, fiercely attacking this person.

These two cultivators actually dared to attack the queen and princess's phoenix palanquin; they are already courting death.

His body suppressed by the void force, this cultivator couldn't even take out his magic treasure, dying depressingly at the hands of mortal soldiers.

This bloody scene instantly intimidated many covetous cultivators nearby.

After all, the two just died in a truly inexplicable way.

In the field, only Fairy Yun Hua seemed to perceive some clues.

"It's actually a space-way immortal technique, and quite profound—indeed, no wonder it's someone specially instructed by the Jade Void Palace!"

Fairy Yun Hua secretly thought, her original intention to help by acting also instantly withdrew.

Simply because, after sensing the opponent's strength, she had nothing to worry about.

I'm afraid, even if all these people rushed him together, they wouldn't be enough for him to kill.

Of course, this doesn't include her; you know, she sneaked down to the mortal realm and somehow acquired quite a few powerful magic treasures from her elder brother.

If they really fought, although her cultivation is inferior, relying on the power of her magic treasures, she would certainly not be weaker than the opponent.

If Ao Yifan knew this girl's thoughts, he would surely say, "This girl is really stupid and naive!"

Just then, a mighty convoy came swiftly from the direction of Morning Song City.

"The Human Emperor has arrived!"

In an instant, the faces of all the surrounding cultivators changed.

Those with quick minds had already quietly withdrawn.

After all, before the Human Emperor, these cultivators would be suppressed by the fortune of Yin-Shang, becoming like ordinary people.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, cultivators generally do not wish to approach this Human Emperor.

Upon the Dragon Palanquin, Di Xin glanced around, finally settling on Lady Yin, his expression involuntarily changing slightly.

"Huang Feihu, clear the surroundings!"

With a wave of his hand, the Human Emperor's domineering aura fully showed.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Huang Feihu jerked the reins in his hand and proclaimed loudly, "His Majesty's order: everyone retreat ten miles; those who disobey will be killed without pardon!"

Hearing this, the surrounding cultivators' faces looked somewhat grim; there was nothing they could do—this Human Emperor is simply too overbearing.

Although they were unwilling to give up the secret of spirit-infused body cultivation, the Human Emperor's words are law, so they dare not disobey.

"Hehe, Yun Hua, we don't need to leave; come with me!"

Consort Huang hehehe smiled, pulling Fairy Yun Hua toward her elder brother.

"Little Consort, what are you doing here?"

Huang Feihu was directing his soldiers to build a defensive perimeter when he suddenly saw his sister and couldn't help but frown.

"Brother, when we go in, they haven't seen Princess Suzhi in a long time."

Consort Huang acted coquettishly.

"This..."

Huang Feihu hesitated a moment, then nodded and said, "If you go in, don't cause trouble; the king's mood isn't good right now—if you anger him, even I can't protect you!"

"Don't worry, brother, we'll just look around and not speak!"

Consort Huang nodded in agreement, then immediately pulled Fairy Yun Hua into the defensive perimeter constructed by the Yin-Shang soldiers.

"Your Majesty, royal brother!"

Because of spirit-infused body cultivation, Lady Yin could not even dodge at this moment; she could only lower her head with a wronged expression.

"You, did a good thing, humph!"

Looking at the cute infant in Lady Yin's arms, Di Xin wanted to step forward but could never let go of his dignity.

But it seems that Di Xin's voice was too loud, disturbing the infant.

The next moment, a loud "wah-wah" crying sound came from the infant's mouth.

"All right, all right, Suzhi already knows her mistake—don't scare the child!"

At that moment, Queen Jiang stepped forward, picked up Lady Yin's infant Ao Jinzha, and handed him to Di Xin.

"Your Majesty, look, this is Suzhi's child; his eyebrows and eyes truly resemble you!"

As the saying goes, nephews resemble their uncles—and this is certainly no exception.

Ao Jinzha's brows and eyes indeed bear some resemblance to Di Xin.

Looking at the infant his queen handed over, Di Xin's anger inexplicably lessened by a bit.

Extending his hand to take Jinzha, Di Xin couldn't help but show a smile.

"Hehe, he indeed resembles me somewhat when I was young, Uncle King—what do you think?"

Saying this, Di Xin held the child and spoke to Bi Gan beside him.

Bi Gan leaned in for a look, also showing a smile: "Congratulations, Your Majesty; since this child bears a bit of your martial prowess, he will surely, like you, achieve great deeds for our Great Shang in the future!"

"Hehe, exactly so, exactly so!"

Laughing, Di Xin returned the child to the nearby Queen Jiang, then turned his head to look again at Lady Yin, his smile fading a bit.

And when his gaze fell on the man beside his sister, Di Xin's smile vanished completely.

After all, any brother encountering this would not have a pleasant expression.

After all, you watched that little white flower grow up; she went out for a trip and ended up being defiled; when she returned, she already had a child—being in good spirits would be strange.

This is also because of Jin Zha's sake, which made Di Xin's mood improve a bit; otherwise, at this moment Di Xin might have already had someone arrest Ao Yifan.

"Your humble younger brother greets the Great King!"

Noticing Di Xin's gaze directed at him, Ao Yifan bowed and performed the salute.

After all, I did deflower someone's younger sister, even the queen, so giving the other side a little face is no big deal.

"Hmph, quickly make up the wedding later; the rest can be discussed later!"

Di Xin let out a cold snort and said.

After all, out of consideration for his sister's feelings, and more importantly because of little Jin Zha, he could not bear to let the other side feel hurt, so he could only tearfully accept this brother-in-law.

"Thank you, Great King!"

"Thank you, Imperial Older Brother!"

Looking at his younger sister, Di Xin finally could not help but ask: "Suzhi, what is your condition now?"

"Your Majesty, Lady Yin is undergoing Spiritual Qi Infusion; it is temporarily inconvenient to move, but I believe she will recover soon."

Ao Yifan said.

"Spiritual Qi Infusion!"

A cry of surprise escaped, and the one who spoke was none other than Marquis of Xi, Ji Chang.

"Marquis of Xi, do you know what Spiritual Qi Infusion is?"

Di Xin frowned and said.

"Your Majesty!"

Ji Chang explained: "This Spiritual Qi Infusion is a great opportunity for cultivators; those who undergo it not only make great progress in their cultivation, but also wash their tendons and marrow, prolonging life."

"There actually exists such a good thing?"

A flash of joy crossed Di Xin's eyes; after all, who wouldn't like longevity and increased vitality?

"Suzhi, where did your Spiritual Energy Infusion come from?"

Di Xin asked.

Upon hearing this, Lady Yin shook her head and said: "The royal younger sister does not know; it was only after Jin Zha's birth that this Spiritual Qi Infusion suddenly appeared."

"This..."

Di Xin was momentarily speechless.

At that moment, Bi Gan spoke: "Your Majesty, earlier the Marquis of Xi said that the shifting winds and clouds of Morning Song indicate the birth of a qilin child in the royal family; surely that is this little Jin Zha, and perhaps this Spiritual Qi Infusion is the heavens' reward to Suzhi for giving birth to such a qilin child."