Hearing this, Leng Ning and Xuan Wu immediately straightened their posture.
The survival of the Sacred Martial Immortal Empire…
Is it really something that serious?
Zhou Li slowly began, “I know that in the eyes of outsiders, I have always been seen as an idle and incompetent playboy.”
“Since you have just come under my command, you may also have some reservations about me. But since you are to serve me, I should be honest with you.”
“I am at the 3rd stage Primordial Essence Realm.”
Leng Ning and Xuan Wu were both stunned for a moment, then shock flashed across their eyes.
At such a young age, reaching the 3rd stage Primordial Essence Realm was absolutely outstanding among peers.
Yet this prince had never seemed like someone with such strength.
Zhou Li looked at their expressions and continued, “I have been hiding my strength all along, waiting for the right moment.”
“Right now, the Sacred Martial Immortal Empire appears peaceful on the surface, but in truth, danger lurks everywhere.”
Leng Ning and Xuan Wu exchanged glances, their hearts tightening.
Zhou Li went on, “I need your assistance. Are you willing to follow me in protecting the Sacred Martial Immortal Empire?”
Without hesitation, Leng Ning and Xuan Wu stood up, knelt on one knee, and said in unison, “We are willing to serve Your Highness and protect the Sacred Martial Immortal Empire!”
Zhou Li nodded in satisfaction, his gaze drifting into the distance as he began planning his next steps.
Xuan Wu then asked, “What exactly is this danger?”
Zhou Li replied slowly, “Have you heard of… the Child of Destiny?”
“The Child of Destiny?” The two were immediately confused.
“The Child of Destiny seizes the world’s fortune to ascend. If such a person understands gratitude, then when one rises, even the chickens and dogs ascend with them. But if they are selfish, the world will fall into chaos and suffering,” Zhou Li explained.
“And the current Child of Destiny belongs to the latter.”
“Who is it?” Xuan Wu asked again.
“The top-ranked freshman of Dragon Martial Academy, Chu Yun. At the same time, he is also the lover of my Princess Consort.”
Leng Ning and Xuan Wu were both shocked.
They had not expected that this seemingly ordinary top student hid such a major secret, and was even involved with the Princess Consort.
Zhou Li continued, “Chu Yun is not only entangled with the Princess Consort of Han, but also secretly involved with the Princess Consort of Zhao, intending to deceive the King of Zhao.” Find the original chapter at novelping.com.
“Moreover, the forces behind him are complex, and he aims to overthrow the Sacred Martial Immortal Empire.”
Xuan Wu frowned slightly. “Your Highness, Chu Yun is only at the Condensed Star Realm. Can we not simply eliminate him?”
A cold smile appeared on Zhou Li’s lips. “Do you remember what I said? He is the Child of Destiny, protected by the Heavenly Dao. Although the Heavenly Dao will not act directly, if someone attempts to kill him by force, it will ensure he escapes danger and even gains great fortune.”
At this moment, Leng Ning, who had been silent, asked, “Then Your Highness, what should we do?”
“We must gradually seize his fortune. Only then will he be abandoned by the Heavenly Dao. At that point, we can kill him whenever we wish.”
“Seize fortune? Can fortune really be taken?” Leng Ning asked in confusion.
“The Child of Destiny seizes the world’s fortune to ascend. Naturally, we can seize his fortune. Your primary task now is to slowly dismantle the forces behind Chu Yun. As for taking his fortune, leave that to me.”
Xuan Wu clenched her fists and said firmly, “Your Highness, rest assured. We will give it our all.”
Zhou Li patted their shoulders. “With your help, I will certainly be able to protect the Sacred Martial Immortal Empire.”
“Do not worry. I will not leave everything to just the two of you. I also have allies.”
After speaking, Zhou Li’s gaze fell upon their bodies.
Leng Ning immediately noticed and said, “Although His Majesty has bestowed us upon you, we ask that Your Highness show us some respect.”
“What are you thinking? I am only examining your physiques and cultivation methods,” Zhou Li said with a helpless smile.
“Physiques?”
“Yes. If I am not mistaken, Ning’er, you possess the legendary Ice Saint Body. Although your cultivation is at the 1st stage Primordial Essence Realm, you have already developed sword intent and even grasped the Law of Water.”
“Ning’er?” Leng Ning felt slightly uncomfortable with the nickname, but she still nodded. “Your Highness is wise. That is correct.”
“Good. That makes things easier.” Zhou Li took out a blank scroll from his storage pouch, then pressed a finger to his forehead. A pale stream of light shot out and entered the scroll.
After finishing, Zhou Li handed the scroll to Leng Ning.
“This is?” Leng Ning glanced at it, and her expression immediately changed.
“A Heaven-grade technique?!”
At those words, Xuan Wu was also stunned.
As members of an intelligence organization, they had seen Earth-grade techniques before, but this scroll was clearly far superior.
Zhou Li nodded. “You have a good eye. That is correct. This is a Heaven-grade technique, the ‘Proud Cold Ice Heart Art.’ I think it suits you well, so I am giving it to you.” You are reading on g.com, the official source.
Leng Ning accepted the scroll with trembling hands, her eyes filled with shock and gratitude.
“Your Highness, such a precious item… I truly do not deserve it.”
Zhou Li waved his hand. “No need to say more. With your Ice Saint Body, cultivating this technique will be twice as effective. In the future, you will surely become one of my greatest supports.”
Xuan Wu watched eagerly from the side. Zhou Li seemed to notice her thoughts and took out another manual.
“As for you, Wu’er, if I am not mistaken, you are a third-grade talisman master who has grasped the Law of Lightning. Talisman masters are generally divided into two types, Talisman Scribes and Spirit Puppet Masters, but you should be both.”
Xuan Wu nodded vigorously.
“In that case, I will teach you this ‘Ten Thousand Thunder Divine Talisman Record.’ It contains tens of thousands of lightning-attribute talismans, divided into Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow grades.”
Xuan Wu received the manual with delight and immediately knelt to express her gratitude.
The original host’s knowledge base really is full of treasures.
Zhou Li thought to himself with satisfaction.
Then he looked at the two of them seriously. “You must not spread this knowledge. Focus on cultivating these two techniques. In a few days, I will forge the spiritual artifacts and spirit puppets you require.”
Leng Ning and Xuan Wu clenched their fists and responded together, “We will follow Your Highness’s orders and will not fail our mission!”
“As long as you remain loyal, when I feast, I will not leave you with only soup. The Prince of Han’s Manor may lack many things, but spirit stones are in abundance.”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
Seeing their loyalty, Zhou Li knew that his plan to win their hearts had succeeded.
At that moment, Xuan Wu slowly walked over and placed her hand on Zhou Li’s shoulder.
“Your Highness said earlier that we need not be restrained in front of you. Does that mean Wu’er can be unrestrained before Your Highness?”
Looking into her alluring eyes, Zhou Li coughed lightly. “Ahem, in front of others, it is better to maintain some decorum.”
But as she spoke, Xuan Wu sat down on Zhou Li’s lap, her slender fingers gently tracing along his cheek.
“So when we are alone, I can be unrestrained?”
Zhou Li looked at her, confused. “You… what are you trying to do?”
“Your Highness has given Sister Leng and me such precious gifts. As your personal maidservants, we must know how to show our gratitude,” Xuan Wu said, her fingers lightly brushing over his lips, her face slightly flushed.
“Does Your Highness… need the two of us to warm your bed?”