Chapter 7

Never mind her icy skin and jade bones.

Just the ability to forever retain youth is a temptation no woman in the world could refuse!

Especially when she is the sole empress of the Nine Provinces continent!

"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall issue the orders at once!"

Shangguan Wan hurriedly responded and left in a rush.

Da Yuan, within the imperial palace.

Tie Muzhen clicked his tongue, letting out a sigh of deep emotion.

"No wonder the Central Plains produce such extraordinary people and fertile land."

Saying this,

a flicker of envy swiftly passed through his eyes.

He straightened his expression and turned his gaze to the side.

"Minmin, have you truly decided?"

"Understand this: if after recruiting powerful experts your Ruyang Fu cannot control them, I will not lift a finger to help."

His voice was not loud, yet brimmed with authority.

However,

before him, Minmin Temur

upon hearing this, did not retreat—her expression hardened even further.

In other words,

to her, this issue was not an issue at all.

Because true experts could never be recruited.

Those who could be recruited were surely experts with flaws in character or temperament.

In summary, it came down to money, power, lust, or offerings.

If these can sway them, why fear they won't obey?

With this thought,

Minmin Temur smiled confidently and answered with a firm, resonant voice.

"Your Khan, rest assured—Minmin will not disappoint your expectations!"

"Good! Then if that's the case, go ahead and act as you please!"

Seeing her so confident,

Tie Muzhen did not dampen her self-assurance.

He laughed heartily twice and granted her request.

"Thank you, Your Khan!"

Upon hearing this, Minmin Temur's face lit up with joy.

She bowed deeply in gratitude.

Meanwhile,

Qinglong Peak, Qinglong Shanzhuang.

Compared to its usual desolation,

five figures now appeared within the Shanzhuang.

Instantly,

the five figures arrived at the main hall without any order.

"How many years has it been? Rarely do all of you arrive together."

Scanning the five,

Ximen Wudi, seated on the main seat, let out a light chuckle.

006—Candidate for the Seven Dragon Heads, Ximen Wudi's Tyranny!

Saying this,

Ximen Wudi lightly waved his right hand.

Instantly,

five teacups appeared silently on the tables beside each of them.

That silent, instantaneous technique,

even though they all knew Ximen Wudi's cultivation was unfathomable,

still made the five blink in surprise.

A flash of astonishment crossed their faces.

Yet, they said nothing more.

They reached out, picked up their teacups, and savor quietly.

Only the white-robed man seated fifth looked as if he wanted to speak but held back.

Clearly,

compared to the other four,

his temperament was less patient.

Regarding this.

Ximen Wudi smiled faintly and shook his head slightly.

He knew.

The other party is not impulsive.

He merely has the traits of a chatterbox and a braggart.

So much so that he feels uneasy if he doesn't speak for a moment.

Thinking of this,

Ximen Wudi slowly lifted his teacup and took a small sip.

Then he spoke in a calm, unhurried tone.

"I called you here mainly to discuss the Seventh Dragon Head."

"You know this position has been vacant for a long time."

"I've already chosen the candidate, but he may encounter some trouble soon."

"Who among you will go?"

"If he agrees, help him resolve his troubles."

"If he refuses, eliminate him."

As he spoke these last words,

Ximen Wudi's expression did not change,

but his tone grew slightly colder.

Yet none of those present were untouched by blood.

They showed no reaction at all.

On the contrary,

after hearing this,

the five men first froze, then perked up, their interest piqued in the candidate.

As the Five Dragon Heads of the Qinglong Society,

they understood just how stringent Ximen Wudi's criteria for selecting a Dragon Head truly were.

This much,

was evident from the fact that the Seventh Dragon Head position had remained vacant for nearly thirty years.

Even those reclusive beings they had recommended over the years

had ultimately failed to claim the position.

Therefore,