Under the resonance of Qi mechanism, the Master of Rain receives the assistance of Primordial Qi, while Jiang Li experiences the wonders of the Yinglong Dragon True Body through the microscopic and detailed appreciation of Innate Qi.

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The moon hangs on the willow's tip, and the bright moonlight spills into the Vermilion Bird Hall through the wide-open doors, reflecting a frosty white hue.

The Princess places a hand on her forehead, feeling her temper rising once more.

After meeting Jiang Li and exchanging a few jokes, she was somewhat provoked by his last words, yet she found her mood slightly improved.

After resting for an hour, more people from the royal clan came to visit, causing the Princess's anger to rise again.

By nightfall, as a fourth-rank expert, even the Princess started feeling weary.

She intended to return to her room to rest, but thinking about Feng Manlou's absence, she couldn't help but feel annoyed, so she left the Vermilion Bird Hall, heading toward the Chaohua Pavilion, hoping to have a heart-to-heart with the Master of Rain.

However, as soon as the Princess entered the garden of Nanli Palace, she sensed the majestic and restrained energy in the Parasol Tree Forest, prompting her to look up at the sky immediately.

Indeed, it was night.

Then why is Jiang Li still at the Chaohua Pavilion?

Through the Qi mechanism, the Princess could completely ascertain that Jiang Li had not left, which made her face reveal a curious expression.

Though both Jiang Li and the Master of Rain had constitutions that allowed them to go ten days and nights without sleep, the rumors that could spread would undoubtedly lead to suspicion. Moreover, the Princess knew about Jiang Li's relationship with Tianxuan and was quite doubtful about Jiang Sikong's special preferences.

As soon as this suspicion arose in her mind, the Princess felt a sense of nervousness and curiosity.

Ah, women, regardless of their strength, age, or status, always possess a cat-like curiosity.

Or more directly, people have a tendency to gossip.

With this in mind, the Princess decided to suppress her aura and quietly approach the Chaohua Pavilion.

But before she could take a few steps, she saw the moonlight suddenly intensify.

A beam of moonlight descended from the bright moon, followed by the faint sound of drifting clothes, revealing two radiant and ethereal figures, gracefully descending with the moonlight, one after the other.

"Tianxuan, and Qingyue..."

The Princess watched as these two appeared in such a manner and immediately turned her gaze toward the Parasol Tree Forest.

This portends trouble.

She had just sent a message to Yong Province today, asking Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue to return quickly so that Jiang Li and Gongsun Qingyue could marry, and they arrived by nightfall.

By the time, even if the Divine Travel Grand Protector had traveled day and night, he couldn't have reached Yong Province yet.

This meant that Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue returned early, without receiving the message.

Yong Province was in turmoil, even if the Buddha Country decided to retreat, someone needed to clean up the aftermath. After all, even the Inspector had defected, and some Prefectural Governors and County Magistrates converted by Tan Wuwei couldn't be used.

In a short time, it would be difficult for Yong Province to stabilize, and Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue needed to oversee it for a while.

If Feng Manlou hadn't exposed his identity, Jiang Li should have gone to Yong Province through the Ghost Gate again after suppressing the chaos to handle related matters.

Yet both returned early and appeared suddenly, even entering Nanli Palace without an announcement.

The Princess lightly coughed, restrained her look toward the Parasol Tree Forest, and asked, "Why did you return early?"

"Because Qingyue misses her junior brother."

Tianxuan nonchalantly shifted the blame to her disciple, smiling, "I told her that Jiang Li was about to become Regent, and to ease the Ji Family's unease, they should hold the wedding simultaneously to show friendliness between the two clans. As soon as she heard this, she couldn't wait to return."

Hearing Tianxuan's words, Gongsun Qingyue, who initially wanted to retort playfully, immediately blushed, and the idea of mockery was suppressed.

Before the Earth Uncle sealed the Yin World, the three of them had been in contact through the Ghost Gate and were familiar with the situation in the Divine Capital.

Even though the messenger Divine Travel Grand Protector hadn't reached Yong Province, Tianxuan inferred through her judgment that Jiang Li would marry Gongsun Qingyue.

So they quickly cleaned up the mess, entrusted it to others, left the Forbidden Army to suppress, and returned.

The surface reason was indeed this.

In truth...

Tianxuan already saw the dangerous signs among the Wordless Heavenly Scripture's divinations, preventing herself and her disciple Qingyue from being cuckolded, so she swiftly cleaned up the aftermath and rushed back immediately.

After a great battle, even if there were still rebels in Yong Province, they wouldn't dare to act arrogantly in the short term.

Tianxuan had also brushed off Immortal Queen, otherwise, they would've returned even earlier.

That's why they directly followed their connection with Jiang Li to descend into Nanli Palace instead of walking through the main gate of the Imperial City.

Of course, these surface factors were unspeakable.

Tianxuan glanced at Gongsun Qingyue's blushing face, and under her veil, the corners of her mouth curved into a dangerous smile, "Look, the child is shy, yet she was eager to see my disciple, asking me to come straight to Nanli Palace. Where's Jiang Li, where is he?"

With subtle glances, she feigned searching, finally landing her gaze on the Parasol Tree Forest, smiling, "So he's here."

Saying this, she gracefully moved her steps toward the forest.

The Princess watched Tianxuan's unhurried pace, each step equidistant, and couldn't help but admire her composure. Even at this moment, maintaining such calmness was impressive.

What she didn't know was that Tianxuan's Star Domain had long enveloped Nanli Palace, ensuring Jiang Li had nowhere to hide.

Gongsun Qingyue, realizing Tianxuan's unusual urgency, understood her master's demeanor well from years of mental battles and sensed her impatience.

She immediately followed Tianxuan into the forest.

The short path was quickly traversed, and the majestic aura enveloping the Parasol Tree Forest rapidly receded.

By the time the three reached the pavilion door, all Qi mechanism had dissipated, and light footsteps sounded from within.

"Creak—"

With a gentle sound, the door opened, revealing a figure in light blue palace attire.

"Did you come back early?"

The Master of Rain, looking at Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue with surprise, had golden pupils imbued with an unspoken majesty, yet the clarity in her eyes remained visible.

"Couldn't be helped; Qingyue was eager to see Jiang Li."

Tianxuan repeated the reason, secretly observing her supposed Shishu and actual Shifu with starlit eyes.

Since advancing to third grade, Tianxuan's Yi Dao had progressed immensely due to the Doumu Yuanjun Dao Fruit, and as the Dao Fruit evolved, it would continue to advance. Even though the Master of Rain had achieved third grade and extraordinary accomplishments in Yi Dao, she could only secure her own fate, unable to be complete in front of Tianxuan.

Some things, Tianxuan could discern at a glance.

Upon observing carefully, Tianxuan saw the Master of Rain was still a maiden, which somewhat eased her mind.

Good, Qingyue's position wasn't compromised.

However, the Princess knew that the Master of Rain's Yinglong True Body wasn't yet fully transformed, so she should not have been able to take on human form.

What really happened this afternoon?

Currently, the Princess could only attribute it to the Master of Rain Yuanjun making significant progress in the "Qi Tomb" under Jiang Li's guidance, allowing an early transformation into the Yinglong True Body.

Hmm, that must be the only explanation...

"I see."

With a hint of mirth, the Master of Rain glanced at Gongsun Qingyue, stepped aside to let the three inside, saying, "Fellow Daoist Jiang is still in the process of cultivation, probably needs a little more time. Would you prefer to go upstairs to see him directly, or wait here for a while?"

"Won't it disturb Jiang Li?" Tianxuan asked.

"It shouldn't; it's not a closed-door cultivation."

The Master of Rain replied quite frankly.

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