My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Gu Simu naturally didn't understand what Zhongren was saying, as she had been like this for a long time and never changed. Seeing her confused expression, Zhongren bent down and patiently explained.

"The Hammer of Evergreen Pine contains an extremely strong power. You've already mastered it, but what you need to change is the way you use it. I can teach you. Are you interested?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Simu's eyes instantly lit up, and she nodded repeatedly.

"Of course, Zhongren Uncle, I would appreciate it!"

Over the course of several dozen days, the two of them remained here. Under Zhongren's guidance, Gu Simu's strength grew rapidly, and her fighting style changed greatly from before.

A considerable amount of time had passed, and Gu Lan felt it was time to leave the palace. After all, Lanyan Royal School still needed him. Standing in the grand palace, his brow furrowed, his expression serious, as he felt that something was about to happen.

Seeing this, Mu Yuyan's expression grew a little more serious as she quickly walked up to him. He couldn't hide his thoughts.

"I'll go with you!"

Mu Yuyan suddenly spoke up, and Gu Lan was taken aback. He turned around and looked at her, his face showing some confusion.

"You'll come with me? Then what will happen to the matters of the dynasty?"

He certainly didn't want to leave Mu Yuyan behind, but the Jing Nation had just recovered from a major disaster. If Mu Yuyan left now, it might not be appropriate.

Mu Yuyan had already considered his concerns. Seeing his worried expression, she calmly replied,

"You don't need to worry about it. I've already made arrangements."

How could Mu Yuyan leave without making arrangements for the internal affairs of the dynasty? In the Jing Nation, she still had a few trusted individuals, and the matters in the court would be handled by them. She was determined to follow Gu Lan, and no matter what Gu Lan said now, it would not change her mind.

Seeing Mu Yuyan's resolve, Gu Lan knew there was nothing more to say. As the Empress, he trusted her judgment, so he nodded in agreement. The two of them then took off together.

They reached Lanyan Royal School with minimal effort. As soon as they descended from the sky, they were met by a disciple leading them, who was none other than Chen Feng.

"Master!"

Chen Feng was Gu Lan's disciple, though he hadn't received much direct guidance from him. Even so, he was still the strongest among the disciples of Lanyan Royal School.

"No need for formalities. How has Simu been progressing in her cultivation?" Gu Lan's concern remained on his precious daughter. He wondered how much she had improved here.

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Feng quickly replied,

"Little Junior Sister and Zhongren Master have been training in the cultivation area. Master, you can go check on her."

Without hesitation, he made a gesture for Gu Lan to follow. Gu Lan wasn't surprised by this. He was used to such protocol by now, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

Soon, he and Mu Yuyan arrived at the cultivation area. With a wave of his hand, the scene inside appeared before them.

Gu Simu was rapidly swinging the Hammer of Evergreen Pine. Her movements were no longer like before. They were now orderly and extremely fast.

Upon seeing this, Gu Lan was quite pleased. This person certainly had her own method, and it was beyond his expectations. He was happy to see Gu Simu improving, but what surprised him was how Zhongren had managed to convince her.

Before, he and the Empress could barely even mention this topic, yet today, Gu Simu was so obedient.

As Gu Lan observed, both Gu Simu and Zhongren seemed to sense their presence. Zhongren was smiling as he stepped out of the cultivation area and walked up to him, bowing deeply.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

"There's no need for formalities between us. It's thanks to you that she was able to improve!"

"Senior Brother, you're too kind. I've only used a few simple methods. This girl has great talent."

Gu Simu indeed had outstanding talent, but her previous behavior had been too reckless. Under Zhongren's guidance, she had quickly learned to control her abilities.

Of course, Zhongren also had other reasons for helping her. He needed to confirm what he had seen in the River of Time. But for now, he didn't bring this up to Gu Lan. There was no need to rush, and even if he did tell Gu Lan now, it wouldn't make a difference.

Gu Simu smiled lightly, ignoring everyone around her. Her gaze, however, was focused on Ding True Man.

When Gu Lan arrived, Ding True Man naturally knew about it, so he quickly showed up as well.

As Gu Simu stared at him, Ding True Man was momentarily taken aback, and he instinctively took a step back. But Gu Simu had made up her mind, and he knew better than to think he could easily change it.

"Don't back off. You and I will fight!"

Gu Simu also wanted to test how much she had improved, and this guy was the perfect practice partner.

With those words, the Hammer of Evergreen Pine appeared in her hand, and her true qi surged. Ding True Man immediately panicked. He quickly spoke to Gu Lan,

"Master, I've just mastered some new power and am in the middle of an important breakthrough. I'm not sure if I should accompany the Young Mistress for this..."

Before he could finish, Gu Lan suddenly interrupted him.

"It's just a simple spar. There's no need to be nervous."

With that, Gu Lan waved his hand, signaling that it was fine. Ding True Man had a black line on his face but couldn't refuse. He could only brace himself for the battle.

As Ding True Man stepped forward, Gu Lan intentionally gave him a look, his meaning clear: "You can spar, but if you harm Gu Simu, don't blame me."

One glance was enough to scare Ding True Man. He quickly nodded and reassured,

"Master, don't worry. I know what to do."

Understanding Gu Lan's unspoken warning, Ding True Man followed Gu Simu into the cultivation area. As soon as they stepped inside, his true qi surged, but he still held back and didn't release all his strength.

Gu Simu, though unaware of his hesitations, was not the least bit polite. With the Hammer of Evergreen Pine in hand, she unleashed her true qi and struck down.

This time, Gu Simu made the first move, catching Ding True Man off guard. He wasn't sure whether to block or avoid the attack.

He hesitated, and just as the blow was about to land, Gu Lan's voice rang out.

"Block the strike!"

Ding True Man froze for a moment but quickly complied. He no longer hesitated and immediately unleashed his power to counter.

"Boom!"

The sound of the impact was deafening, and the entire secret place trembled. The power of the Hammer of Evergreen Pine was completely blocked.

Ding True Man didn't use too much force, so after the power dissipated, he was forced to take a few steps back.

His power had been successfully blocked, and Gu Simu's expression darkened. She didn't bother to spare him a glance and simply focused on preparing for another strike. The strength of the Hammer of Evergreen Pine increased several times compared to before, and a golden light enveloped her body.

"This time, you were smart. But let's see how you block this one!"

Ding True Man was stunned. All he had done was block the first attack, but now it seemed Gu Simu was already growing impatient.

The girl had fully unleashed her strength. If he didn't resist properly, he would certainly be badly injured.

In his frustration, Ding True Man instinctively looked at Gu Lan, but Gu Lan acted as if he hadn't seen it.