Xia Zhaoxue's mature and graceful face held a touch of frost.
The vaguely revealed killing intent permeated the entire palace hall.
However, Jun Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm and natural, as if he had not sensed this killing intent.
After a long while, Xia Zhaoxue leaned against the dragon throne, looking slightly powerless.
Not to mention anything else.
The mere fact that Jun Xiaoyao had an identity related to the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace made it impossible for her to make a move.
Although she was currently unclear about what kind of status or position Jun Xiaoyao held within the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace.
But given the talent and strength Jun Xiaoyao had displayed, he would be an absolute core seed existence in any faction.
"What is your purpose?"
Xia Zhaoxue said in a deep voice.
Although she could not be one hundred percent sure right now that Xia Guihua was truly the Reincarnation of that Mysterious Empress.
But even if it were only a possibility, she would face life-threatening danger.
Regarding the Reincarnation of that Mysterious Empress, the simplest method for any faction in the Origin Universe was to exterminate and eradicate her.
This had happened several times in the past.
Only by eradicating the Reincarnation of the Mysterious Empress would the Blood Moon Calamity cease.
However, doing something like sacrificing one's own kin for the greater good was not something everyone could do.
Xia Zhaoxue, even more so, could not do it.
It could be said that if Jun Xiaoyao were to reveal even the slightest bit.
Xia Guihua's life would certainly be in danger.
As for evidence?
In matters of such great importance, it was always better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let one escape.
Seeing Xia Zhaoxue's expression, Jun Xiaoyao shook his head and chuckled, "Your Majesty need not be so worried."
"I have no purpose."
"Not only will I not reveal this news, but I will also not stop Xia Guihua."
"Furthermore, if Xia Guihua truly is the so-called Reincarnation of the Mysterious Empress."
"I even want her to explore the secrets regarding that Mysterious Empress."
Xia Guihua was his woman, one of the four souls of Jiang Shengyi.
Let alone that it hadn't been fully confirmed yet.
Even if Xia Guihua really were the Reincarnation of the Mysterious Empress, Jun Xiaoyao would still protect her.
Just as he had protected Yiyi before.
He didn't care about any Blood Moon Calamity at all.
"What exactly are you thinking?"
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, Xia Zhaoxue was extremely astonished.
Jun Xiaoyao actually wanted to investigate matters regarding that Mysterious Empress.
"I always feel that things are not that simple," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Xia Zhaoxue shook her head slightly.
She didn't understand what the point was for Jun Xiaoyao to investigate those things.
But as long as Jun Xiaoyao didn't spread the word about this matter, that was fine.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I have absolutely no ill intentions toward you and your daughter."
"It is even possible that in the future, the Great Xia Sacred Dynasty could unify the other two Sacred Dynasties and recreate the glory of the Ancient Sacred Dynasty."
Jun Xiaoyao painted another big picture.
He was quite skilled at controlling people's hearts.
To gain someone's trust, or to win others over so they would do things for him.
The simplest thing to do was to paint a big picture.
"Really?"
Xia Zhaoxue's gaze tightened, and her eyes were slightly moved.
Don't look at Jun Xiaoyao as if he were just boasting.
But if he could truly mobilize the power of the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace to put pressure on the Shenxiao Sacred Dynasty.
This matter was not impossible.
"Of course," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"It seems you really like Guihua," Xia Zhaoxue said.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled, "There will be no lack of opportunities for cooperation in the future, so I shall take my leave now."
The matter having been discussed, Jun Xiaoyao left.
Until Jun Xiaoyao left the palace hall.
Xia Zhaoxue's eyes revealed a look of deep thought.
"This young man indeed has no ill intentions, but since he is showing favor like this, is it purely because he likes Guihua?"
Xia Zhaoxue thought to herself, her gaze suddenly falling upon her own raised, round, and plump jade leg.
"Could it be that he..."
As if thinking of something, a flash of shame and annoyance crossed Xia Zhaoxue's beautiful eyes.
She seemed to have imagined some strange scenarios.
After a long while, Xia Zhaoxue suddenly said, "Someone come."
Outside the hall, a female guard flashed in.
"Your Majesty!"
"Go and investigate the matters of a person named Yun Xiao for me."
"And not just in the Origin Universe, search for news regarding the Realm Sea as well," Xia Zhaoxue said.
"Understood!"
The female guard flashed away.
Xia Zhaoxue's jade fingers tapped on the armrest of the dragon throne.
"Jun Xiaoyao... Yun Xiao, I would like to see what you intend to do!"
The Empress Xia Zhaoxue let out a cold snort from her delicate nose.
...
After meeting with Xia Zhaoxue.
Xia Guihua came to find Jun Xiaoyao again.
She invited Jun Xiaoyao to her private garden.
Inside the garden.
Jade mountains towered, and immortal waterfalls cascaded down.
Immortal birds danced, Auspicious Beasts leaped, and old herbs grew in the mountain streams, colorful and vibrant, as if it were a fairyland on earth, making one reluctant to leave.
Xia Guihua walked in front of Jun Xiaoyao, her back graceful and elegant, as if outlined stroke by stroke by a meticulous painter.
Every inch of her curves was flawless; an addition would make it too plump, a reduction would make it too thin, it was just right.
While walking, Xia Guihua seemed to be admiring the scenery in the garden.
But her heart was clearly not that calm; she seemed to be mindful of someone's gaze.
Jun Xiaoyao had no qualms and just watched.
Xia Guihua was looking at the scenery, and she herself had also become the scenery.
"Thank you for this time."
Xia Guihua, with her arms behind her back, suddenly turned around.
"Is there a need to say these things now?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.
"That quasi-Immortal Artifact, are you really giving it to me?" Xia Guihua blinked her bright eyes.
When Jun Xiaoyao first met Xia Guihua, she was noble and dignified, carrying a sense of holiness, and he thought she was like Li Xianyao, possessing a temperament that did not touch the mundane world.
But this blink revealed the charm of a young girl.
"Of course, do you look down on me that much?" Jun Xiaoyao said.
It was just a quasi-Immortal Artifact.
"Generous."
"However, why does Young Master Jun want to treat me so well?"
Xia Guihua's bright eyes fixed on Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao said, "Didn't I say before, I felt a connection with Miss Xia at first sight, and Miss Xia felt the same."
"Perhaps we are destined by heaven, and we were bound to meet."
Jun Xiaoyao started updating his scumbag—no, his romantic saint—quotes again.
Xia Guihua turned back, gave a low hum, and did not let Jun Xiaoyao see her slightly flushed cheeks.
"What plans does Young Master Jun have next? Will you be leaving the Great Xia Sacred Dynasty?"
Xia Guihua asked, feeling somewhat nervous in her heart.
She didn't understand why she was so nervous.
But a sort of intuition seemed to tell her that she wanted to spend more time with Jun Xiaoyao.
"I suppose so," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, Xia Guihua lowered her eyes, a look of disappointment seemingly flashing in the depths of her eyes.
"Then where will Young Master Jun go next?"
Xia Guihua asked again.
Jun Xiaoyao thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps I will go to the Origin Academy."
"Origin Academy..."
Xia Guihua's bright eyes lit up slightly, then she said, "Guihua also intends to go to the Origin Academy later."
"Is that so?"
Jun Xiaoyao glanced at Xia Guihua.
He had a feeling this was a spur-of-the-moment decision.
However, girls were thin-skinned, so Jun Xiaoyao naturally wouldn't do something as blunt as calling it out directly.
He smiled, "That's perfect, if Miss Xia doesn't mind, we can travel together later."
In fact, Jun Xiaoyao didn't want to leave Xia Guihua either.
Besides the fact that Xia Guihua was one of the four souls of Jiang Shengyi.
She might be able to sense the location of the immortal cauldron later, which would allow Jun Xiaoyao to find clues about Grandmaster Motian.
Following the trail, he would eventually find the hidden legacy of the Demonic Lord and obtain the Dharma-Ending Immortal Ark.
"Okay."
Xia Guihua also revealed a look of delight.
Then, as if thinking of something, a look of hesitation suddenly appeared in her eyes.
Jun Xiaoyao said, "Does Miss Xia have anything else on her mind?"