Taiyi Dao Fruit

When the sky was brightly lit, Jiang Li's figure transformed and flitted out from the entwined limbs of pink legs and jade arms, landing outside the bedchamber.

He first cleansed his body with Innate Qi and then looked in the mirror inside Tianxuan's Room, nodding in satisfaction.

"I have been benefited by wine and pleasure, yet I feel so rejuvenated."

The reflection of Jiang Li showed a significantly improved complexion compared to before. This was because the injuries within his body had all improved due to Dual Cultivation, and his Eight-Nine Profound Skill had even made some advancements. Having just obtained the insights of Mysterious Skill contained within the Dao Fruit, and having the help of both Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue, it would have been strange not to advance.

"Let's do this again tonight," Jiang Li said, quite content.

"I have no issues, just afraid that Qingyue might not be up for it,"

From the bedchamber came a teasing voice, it was Tianxuan lying sideways, propping her head with one hand, speaking cheerily.

Most of last night's vigor was endured by her, as for Gongsun Qingyue, she was comparatively much less involved and was still resting.

Hearing Tianxuan's tease, Gongsun Qingyue opened her eyes to give her a look. She seemed not too exhausted to wake up, but was too lazy to talk more.

Logically speaking, even if not as powerful as Jiang Li, Gongsun Qingyue should not be this weary, yet the Dual Cultivation with Jiang Li had stimulated both Essence, Qi, and Spirit powerfully. Even for someone at the Fifth-grade Realm, it was exceedingly challenging to withstand.

Moreover, Dual Cultivation had brought significant benefits; her True Qi surged like river tides within her body. Even if her energy had recovered, she had to first mobilize the True Qi.

"At this rate, you want to be my elder sister?" Tianxuan continued teasing.

Although Gongsun Qingyue was powerless, she was not willing to show weakness, pushing out her chest to indicate that having a bigger chest was an advantage.

Such rebellious actions made Tianxuan grit her teeth, as ever since the bolstering was exposed, this disgraceful disciple had focused on this aspect to flaunt superiority, truly lacking any proper responsibility or filial piety of a Tianxuan Sect disciple.

"You can only be proud of this."

Tianxuan, saying this, got up, letting her waterfall-like hair fall to her waist, and walked towards the clothes thrown about on the floor.

Red and moon-white, clothes everywhere, some even showing clear signs of being torn.

The outer robes, being Heavenly Clothes or Cloud Clothes, were not damaged, but the undergarments had not fared well.

Tianxuan intended to first put on a palace outfit, but just as she moved, fluid trickled down, falling along her ankle onto the palace outfit.

This made her frown, and after cleaning it with True Qi, she didn't bother dressing and simply walked up to Jiang Li, conjuring a set of vermilion robes from thin air.

"Qingyue this useless girl, so exhausted, yet still requiring my care. Today, you go meet those old fellows in court alone."

Tianxuan said this as she helped Jiang Li into his intricate robes.

The pacification of the Taiping rebels in Liangzhou Province had brought temporary stability to Great Zhou, and now it was time to discuss the rewards. Thus, even if Jiang Li wanted another three days and nights, he still had to make an appearance in court today, showing himself as the newly minted powerful minister.

As for why Tianxuan wouldn't go, looking after Gongsun Qingyue was part of the reason, and another part was to let Jiang Li represent the Gongsun Family too. This time in court, he was not only the Family Head of the Jiang family but also the future son-in-law of the Gongsun family, capable of speaking for the Gongsun family.

Thinking of this, Tianxuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

This word "future" really did make Qingyue a bargain.

"Taiping is stable, the Ji Family is likely plotting, wanting the Princess to yield power, perhaps even prompting the Crown Prince."

Jiang Li stretched out his hand, enjoying Tianxuan's assistance, meanwhile shaking his head and sighing, "Although there's Buddha Country after the Taiping Sect, this brief peace is enough for them to become restless. And Earth Uncle, after cultivating the 'Yin Talisman Scripture', grows stronger in power but larger in ambition - no longer the type to endure, absolutely not now."

"The Heavenly Monarch really acts without leaving any stone unturned, even temporarily behind the scenes, he doesn't let us have peace."

Earth Uncle, now like those cultivators whose power had suddenly increased, also had a surge of confidence. The Mental State influenced by the "Yin Talisman Scripture" was hard to control with such power, anything he did wouldn't come as a surprise.

Jiang Li, this newly minted powerful minister, probably had to clash with the Royal Family soon.

This time, the Jiang family's reputation for defiance truly couldn't be shed.

"But for you, it is not difficult to handle, is it?" Tianxuan said with a smile.

This was her disciple, who she personally trained, not afraid of such tricks.

In those watery eyes was not only confidence in Jiang Li but also pride in her own ability.

Jiang Li, seeing this, felt that being able to share Tianxuan's bed might partly be because he was her pupil.

Jiang Li didn't deny Tianxuan's words, wrapping an arm around her slender waist, his hand sliding, "Just as the master has tasks, the disciple follows suit. Since the master has commanded, how could I refuse? However, if the disciple completes the task well, the master should also give a reward. That is the normal relationship between master and disciple."

"My whole self is yours, what more do you want?" Tianxuan couldn't help but swear with a laugh.

As her words fell, she suddenly tensed up, her whole body rigid.

"That spot... you—"

Tianxuan's eyes misted over, swearing again, "You rebellious disciple!"

...

Imperial Palace.

The once destroyed Ziwei Hall had been rebuilt. Assisted by magic, although it didn't take long, it was in no way sloppy and could be said to have perfectly recreated the original Ziwei Hall.