Meanwhile, it took Jiang Yunsheng a long time to finally snap out of it.
Looking at the heavenly, blue-robed woman before him, his eye twitched. He had no idea what kind of monster she actually was.
No wonder she dared to brave the Ice Soul Abyss with a little girl. It turned out she hadn't come here to seek refuge at all—she had come here to slaughter chickens and ducks!
But how could the mundane martial path... possibly be this powerful?
Jiang Yunsheng no longer dared to underestimate Su Yueli in the slightest, let alone harbor any other designs on her.
He quickly tucked away his folding fan, adjusted his clothes, and cupped his hands. “Your strength is peerless, Your Excellency Su. This junior was offensive in his speech earlier. Please do not take offense, Your Excellency.”
Struggling in his pool of blood, Pang Lie also lowered his head, his attitude incredibly respectful.
Su Yueli waved her hand, her expression indifferent. “No matter. Let's leave now that we have what we came for.”
The four of them packed up and began their return journey.
After leaving the abyss, Su Yueli asked casually, “Has the Crown Prince heard of the whereabouts of the Myriad Tribulations Blood-Washing Vine?”
After all, she was now only short of this final medicinal ingredient before she could return to refine her medicine.
Once she broke through to the Fourteenth Realm, she would have the confidence to go to the Blue Moon Sect and hold them accountable.
Hearing this, Jiang Yunsheng was somewhat puzzled.
Why was this terrifyingly powerful, supreme expert constantly asking about these Grade Eight medicinal herbs?
However, his mind spun rapidly.
If he could seize this opportunity to draw closer to a powerhouse of this caliber and forge a good relationship, perhaps he could ask her to save Great Qian if the dynasty ever faced a crisis of life and death in the future!
Thus, Jiang Yunsheng replied politely, “Your Excellency may not know this, but the Myriad Tribulations Blood-Washing Vine is extremely difficult to find. There are rumors of it appearing in both the Great Qian and Great Yan Dynasties, but securing one of sufficient age will likely take some effort.”
“In Great Qian, the last time this herb was harvested was a hundred and fifty years ago. At that time, my royal father bestowed it upon a veteran official who had rendered outstanding service. It has likely been used up by now. Currently, there are no new mature ones within Great Qian's borders.”
Su Yueli raised her eyebrows. It was just as Yun Tianheng had said; both the Qian and Yan Dynasties had it.
But with a hundred and fifty years having passed, the flowers had long since withered; it had surely been consumed long ago.
It seemed Great Qian was out of the question, and she would have to make a trip to the Great Yan Dynasty.
“Where in Great Yan is it located?”
Jiang Yunsheng answered honestly, “Medicinal herbs of this grade are of no small consequence. They are usually controlled directly by the imperial family. The same is likely true for Great Yan.”
Su Yueli nodded slightly.
It seemed that obtaining the Earth Meridian Fiend Astral Essence in Luochuan City back then was purely due to her own good luck.
A Grade Eight medicinal herb ending up in a small place like Dayun City was merely an anomaly. In the end, proper treasures were still held in the hands of the top forces of the major dynasties.
“Thank you for telling me,” Su Yueli said, preparing to set off.
Seeing this, Jiang Yunsheng quickly said, “When does Your Excellency plan to depart? Since it is a rare occasion for you to visit Great Qian, why not take a stroll through the Imperial City? As the Crown Prince, I would be glad to show you some hospitality.”
Su Yueli gave it some thought. She had originally planned to set off the next day anyway, so there was no harm in visiting the Imperial City. She agreed, “Very well.”
Along the way, Han Yu followed closely by Su Yueli's side, the admiration in her eyes almost overflowing.
“Master, those two punches of yours earlier were incredible!” Han Yu lowered her voice, her small face flushed with excitement.
Su Yueli smiled gently. “As long as you cultivate diligently, you will be able to do the same in the future.”
Han Yu nodded vigorously, then scratched her head and said with pleasant surprise, “Master, watching you throw those punches just now gave me a new insight into the Heaven-Devouring Breath-Concealing Formula. I feel like the bottleneck in my body is loosening again. I'll probably break through to the Third Realm in the next couple of days.”
Hearing this, Su Yueli was very pleased.
This little girl's comprehension was indeed excellent; she was a talent worth nurturing.
Since they were going to the Great Qian Imperial City, she would buy some pills and herbs suitable for low-level martial artists to boost Han Yu's strength and help lay an even more solid foundation for her.
With Pang Lie leading the way and Su Yueli's physical movement technique, it did not take long for the four of them to completely exit the freezing wasteland.
Half a day later.
A grand and massive city rose from the ground, its towering walls exuding an ancient aura. The four of them had finally arrived at the most prosperous city of the Great Qian Dynasty—the Imperial City.
The moment they stepped into the city, a wave of bustling heat and noisy street cries washed over them.
The wide streets were spacious enough for eight carriages to ride abreast, lined with towering buildings and row upon row of shops.
People bustled to and fro on the streets. Not only were there ordinary mortals, but there were also many cultivators flying on swords and wealthy nobles riding exotic beasts, presenting a magnificent scene of a prosperous empire at its peak.
“Wow...”
Han Yu's eyes lit up, her mouth slightly agape as she happily looked around.
In all her years, she had never seen such a grand and bustling spectacle.
The crowds she had seen in those small towns in the past paled in comparison to the Great Qian Imperial City.
Seeing this, Jiang Yunsheng fanned himself and introduced with a smile, “Please look, ladies. This is our Great Qian Imperial City. The main street ahead is called Xuantian Street. It gathers Great Qian's top restaurants and merchant guilds. Almost any rare treasure under heaven can be found here.”
There was a hint of pride in his tone, befitting his status as the Crown Prince of Great Qian.
Su Yueli looked around, silently assessing the surroundings.
The Great Qian Imperial City was indeed prosperous and bustling, possessing an extraordinary atmosphere.
However... compared to the imperial city of the Great Li Dynasty, it was still slightly lacking in heritage and grandeur.
While Jiang Yunsheng led the group forward, Han Yu was drawn to an exquisite roadside stall.
The stall was filled with a dazzling array of women's accessories, glistening under the sunlight.
Han Yu happily browsed for a while, then picked up a finely crafted hairpin adorned with blue tassels.
She then pulled Su Yueli over and presented it with both hands. “Master, look! This hairpin is so beautiful! The color of the tassels matches your blue dress perfectly. This is for you.”
Su Yueli raised her eyebrows. Looking at the delicate, lovely accessory, she felt a bit strange and politely declined, “No, thank you. That's a trinket for young girls. I have no use for it.”
Han Yu tilted her head and blinked her large eyes, asking back with innocent curiosity, “But Master... aren't you a girl too?”
“Uh...”
Su Yueli's lips twitched slightly. She let out a helpless laugh, temporarily left speechless by the little girl's words.
A supreme powerhouse who had lived for countless ages, she felt a ridiculous sense of powerlessness when asked so innocently by a junior if she was a girl.
Watching this play out from the side, Jiang Yunsheng also found it hard to suppress his amusement. He quickly cleared his throat to hide his smile.
“Fine, have it your way.” Su Yueli shook her head helplessly and reached out to accept the hairpin.
Seeing her master accept it, Han Yu beamed with joy and pulled Su Yueli forward by her sleeve.
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