[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme":3,"chapter-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-264":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1391362,1845,"Chapter 264 - 262: Offering the Heaven-Swallowing Grass, Beiman Empire Surrenders","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-264",264,"\u003Cp>Xia Feng indeed showed some interest, glancing down at the Two-headed Heaven-Swallowing Python.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Heaven-Swallowing Grass shares the words ’Heaven-Swallowing’, does it have an effect on you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiu Xie looked a bit excited, \"Master, it’s useful. After I eat it, my cultivation will increase, and there’s a chance I might grow a new head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng clicked his tongue lightly, covering his face with his hand, a three-headed Heaven-Swallowing Python...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never heard of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since it’s beneficial for Jiu Xie, it doesn’t matter how many heads it has, better to get it first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, he nodded at the Centipede, \"Alright, take me to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Centipede, looking aggrieved, burrowed down again, causing a tremor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng’s eyes hardened, \"Keep it down! If you keep this up, I’ll just slaughter you and go down myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Centipede stiffened, quickly shrinking its body, and cautiously burrowed back in through the created hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng moved his body, following into the tunnel, with Chu Yue behind him expressing concerns, \"Emperor’s Son, be cautious of any tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand, \"No worries, in the face of absolute strength, all schemes are just petty tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the Centipede, twisting and turning deep into the passage, and could vaguely see a platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the deepest point, there was a small earth-yellow grass. The Centipede pointed at it, \"This is the Heaven-Swallowing Grass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng looked at the grass, its yellow color seeming malnourished, showing some doubt, \"This?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Centipede also knew its appearance wasn’t appealing, speaking in a lower voice, \"The Heaven-Swallowing Grass looks like this before it matures; you can ask your beast pet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng looked down, Jiu Xie nodded, \"Indeed, the Heaven-Swallowing Grass’s growth phase looks extremely withered because it absorbs nutrients from the earth, mainly the power of the earth attribute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once matured, it has two forms, one is the normal sky-blue Heaven-Swallowing Grass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other is the mutated Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Grass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both types look identical during growth, only differing at the point of maturity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng paused, knowing the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Grass would be more beneficial to Jiu Xie, he turned to glance at the Centipede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take good care of this grass, I’ll come to take it in six months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Centipede nodded repeatedly; Xia Feng looked at it again, \"If you take good care of it, in six months, I’ll bring you a fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this from Xia Feng, the Centipede’s previous reluctance and discontent vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It forced a grin and chuckled, \"No trouble at all for you, sire; it’s what I should do, what I should do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng ignored it, advising, \"If Great Li is controlled by my city, avoid causing trouble and manage the other exotic beasts in the mountains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Centipede nodded repeatedly, fearing the previous Celestial Tier Ninth Layer Martial Sovereign, let alone a demigod like Xia Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Xia Feng returned to the Great Li Imperial Capital, the citizens had already accepted the change of dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounding cities expected to receive the news in a couple of days and publicly reveal their stances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any stubborn head does want to start anew, Xia Feng wouldn’t mind making another trip there too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Great Li was a large empire, it was flamboyant and extravagant in its operations, with civilians burdened by heavy labor levies, struggling to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now under Great Xia’s control, the labor levies were collected as per Great Xia’s system. This year, nearing the year-end, they deliberately didn’t levy this year’s labor, collecting only symbolic food supplies instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Citizens expressed that Xia Feng was truly worthy as a demigod of the Celestial Essence Continent, showing care for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng was also delighted, watching as the endless Power of Faith merged into his body, feeling a faint sense of Divine Fire forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though just a light sense, Xia Feng knew in his heart it wasn’t the right time for formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning, Xia Feng got ready and was about to head to the Celestial Wind Province to support Gu Sha Grand General and Chen Hongyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before setting off, a scout joyfully entered, \"Emperor’s Son, report from Beiman—a happy event! A great happy event!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng’s heart moved, instantly guessing something, and he couldn’t help but show some joy on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the report of defeat, swiftly scanning a few lines, barely hiding his smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yue leaned in and saw that indeed, the Beiman Empire, seeing their ally Great Li Empire so powerful yet overthrown, got anxious and sent envoys for peace negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng laughed heartily; he was already prepared to fight Beiman to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Beiman lies on the grassland, they are truly a horse-bound people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they resisted stubbornly, Great Xia would’ve likely suffered setbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it’s good, their willingness to submit would save Great Xia much effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking thus, Xia Feng summoned a trusted aide, \"Call some proficient negotiators over; let’s see what surrender terms Beiman offers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though labeled as negotiation terms, both Xia Feng and Beiman knew, these were their terms of surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng, with a hint of a smile, headed to the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beiman’s envoy appeared firm, speaking in less fluent official Great Xia dialect, \"Respected Emperor’s Son, I’m an envoy of the Beiman Empire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Emperor sends you warmest blessings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing, he held a sky-blue scarf, intending to place it around Xia Feng’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng frowned slightly; familiar with this Beiman custom, he stepped forward to allow him to put it on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he took the peace treaty from the envoy’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beiman’s sincerity was evident: a complete ceasefire and agreeing to turn Beiman into Beiman Province while hoping for some autonomous rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of an Emperor, Beiman’s ruler was titled Khan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Khan, post-surrender ceremony, would send all preceding Khans to the Great Xia Imperial Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only wishing for the current Khan to continue leading Beiman, while sending his offspring too to the Great Xia Imperial Capital, swapping back when succession is due.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng frowned, granting slightly some autonomy, but this way of letting the current Khan lead Beiman, he wasn’t too agreeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, contemplating, he refrained from saying anything outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d wait until the Beiman Empire’s surrender ceremony concluded to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest detailed densely many war reparations—quite sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wary Xia Feng might disagree, they added a final line: \"If the Emperor’s Son is unsatisfied, during the surrender ceremony, he may personally select treasures from the Beiman National Treasury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Feng examined it carefully and realized Beiman was genuinely fearful, desiring surrender; he set down the treaty, looking at the envoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve received your nation’s sincerity; three months hence, I will personally lead a delegation to Beiman for the handover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1125,"2026-06-05T22:57:42.810Z",1,"novelbin.me","b6abacda88a9b270d45383876444338d6eec64cf0a2a8476d9ca8953c5c81c4e","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-265","pursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-chapter-419",634,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpursued-by-the-top-grade-saintess-after-engageme-cover.jpg"]