LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 97
Chapter 97: Mu Zhaoxue and Ji Zhuyue Breakthrough at the Same Time
“Then shall I have someone help my husband get in touch?”
“Alright, it’s a delightful decision!”
Immediately after, Qin Bei became a little unruly.
“Of course, it’s my wife—look how capable she is.”
As he said this, Qin Bei tried to hug Ji Zhuyue.
Unfortunately…
Ji Zhuyue dodged in an instant.
“Hey~ still running? I like it!”
“Husband, don’t… Zhaoxue will be coming over soon.”
While dodging Qin Bei, Ji Zhuyue warned.
“What does she want to come here for? Didn’t you two sleep separately? Could it be you’re hiding something from me?…”
Qin Bei said with a mischievous smirk.
Ji Zhuyue: …
“What’s your husband thinking? I just need Zhaoxue’s help to break through to the Golden Core Realm tonight.”
While Ji Zhuyue spoke, her beautiful eyes were filled with disbelief.
Honestly, she couldn’t tell which side of Qin Bei was the real one.
From what Qin Bei said, it seems Emperor Xia was an ambitious fellow that dislikes a tranquil life.
Qin Bei should be a smart guy, and a shrewd one at that.
But right now… he looks ridiculously unserious.
“Ready so soon?”
Qin Bei was taken aback.
He didn’t ask Ji Zhuyue if she needed his help.
Because if she needed help, she would definitely come to him.
And she only told him she was prepared to break through now.
Clearly, she didn’t need his help.
“Is it still fast? I’m already at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm and preparing to break into the Golden Core Realm, but my husband jumped from the fifth level of Foundation Establishment to its peak—now, that’s fast.”
Ji Zhuyue stated seriously.
“Huh? Fast?! You’re slandering me! When have I ever been fast? You haven’t even felt it, how can you say I’m fast?!”
Ji Zhuyue: …
“No! The breakthrough will be postponed until tomorrow night! Today, I must let you see if I’m really fast!”
Saying that, Qin Bei pretended to be furious and started taking off his clothes.
Ji Zhuyue simply stared at Qin Bei with her gorgeous eyes.
Thinking to herself, with such determination, there are even rumors outside that her husband is a reincarnated saint?
She figures that after this scene, those rumors will be shattered.
Which saint is this unruly?
…
“Husband, what are you doing?”
At this moment, Mu Zhaoxue’s head peeked in from outside the door.
She was stunning in the moonlight.
“Ah… this… I wanted to show Zhuyue my newly purchased Celestial Silkworm Attire.”
Qin Bei was interrupted and went momentarily stiff.
He threw out a lame excuse.
“Ahem~ Since you both have stuff to do, we’ll talk later.”
After speaking, Qin Bei left Ji Zhuyue’s room.
But he didn’t realize that Mu Zhaoxue’s originally smiling and enchanting face turned gloomy because of his departure.
She had just overheard Qin Bei’s antics outside.
She thought that her appearance would prompt him to carry on his nonsense.
But now…
Qin Bei just walked away…
Careful Ji Zhuyue picked up on this.
However, as the Empress, Ji Zhuyue had never been in love.
How could she know how to handle matters like this?
And since Qin Bei was obviously just joking around, he probably felt embarrassed after showing a childish side. That’s why he left.
“I’m feeling jealous!”
Mu Zhaoxue walked in, sat beside Ji Zhuyue, and pouted like an upset baby.
Ji Zhuyue: …
Well, send one off and another comes in.
“If you’re jealous, I won’t break through tonight. You sneak into my husband’s room and let him take you in tonight.”
“If you just casually tease him, considering your husband’s temperament, even if the King of Heaven came, you wouldn’t be leaving his room tonight.”
Ji Zhuyue teased with a chuckle.
“Wouldn’t that just fulfill his desires? No way! At least… at least he should show some interest first…”
“No, no, what am I thinking? Hurry and break through. This time, you get the Golden Core, while I’ll go for the Nascent Soul.”
Mu Zhaoxue shook her little head.
Seeing this, Ji Zhuyue merely smiled.
…
A night passed by.
Qin Bei had been keeping an eye on the room where Ji Zhuyue was.
He noticed that there were two auras of breakthroughs through the night.
Evidently, not only did Ji Zhuyue make a breakthrough, but Mu Zhaoxue did as well.
However, what puzzled Qin Bei was whether the martial arts of Wu Kingdom could be practiced in this dual manner?
And two women at that.
Shouldn’t dual cultivation include himself as a man?
Are all the novels just lies?
Can dual cultivation really happen with just two people?
…
Qin Bei thought that was enough of that.
After all, Ji Zhuyue was the Empress; she knows her own cultivation best.
He should refrain from meddling in other people’s affairs.
…
“Your Highness, someone wishes to see you outside the manor.”
“Who?”
“He said his name is Zhang Quande. He’s a person in charge of the Ministry of Households and has some matters to discuss with you.”
“Okay, I understand. Have him wait in the west chamber.”
“Yes.”
Qin Bei glanced at the sky.
It was pretty early.
Zhang Quande was surprisingly efficient.
He brought the spirit stones to him in just one night.
…
Qin Bei soon arrived at the west wing.
He saw a young man, thin and sharp-faced, akin to a monkey.
Yet, judging by his cultivation, he had already reached the Golden Core Realm, which clearly indicated he was no longer just a youth.
“Hey, heehee, Your Highness.”
Upon seeing Qin Bei arrive, Zhang Quande immediately wore a loyal and honest expression.
However, with that appearance, it barely conveyed much loyalty.
He probably had quite a few tricks up his sleeve.
“Alright, you’re doing well. Hand me the spirit stones.”
“Hehe~ Your Highness, you flatter me.”
Hearing Qin Bei’s praise, Zhang Quande was overjoyed.
This is Prince Bei!
A young hero!
He even rode on a dragon chariot appearing in the capital. Even if he didn’t become the future Emperor Xia, he would undeniably be a major player with real power.
Countless people came to pay him respects, yet none received personal attention from Qin Bei.
Now, having the opportunity to work for Qin Bei, doing a good job could possibly elevate him to a favored position beside the prince.
Then, he could strut around with a certain swagger in the future.
“What are you standing there for? Where are the spirit stones?”
Qin Bei frowned at Zhang Quande, who was grinning foolishly.
Could this man have something wrong upstairs?
“Ah, that… Your Highness, I didn’t bring the spirit stones.”
Zhang Quande said in a soft tone.
“What?!”
Instantly, the aura around Qin Bei changed dramatically.
This pressure came not only from superiority but also from strength.
Zhang Quande began to tremble uncontrollably.
Deep inside, he was utterly stunned.
Wasn’t this Prince Bei still in the Foundation Establishment Realm, according to rumors? Why was a Golden Core Realm man like him intimidated by just a glance from the other?
“Your Highness, Your Highness! You may not know, but I’m only responsible for the statistics of income and expenditure. I dare not embezzle spirit stones from the national treasury! That’s a crime punishable by the nine clans—I’m too scared!”
Zhang Quande quickly dropped to his knees, speaking sincerely.
Qin Bei pondered, and it did seem plausible.
The other was simply a minor fourth-rank official.
Forget about daring—he wouldn’t even have had the means to enter the national treasury alone to take spirit stones.
“Get up then. So how can you assist this king?”
Qin Bei asked with an air of haughtiness.
Only then did Zhang Quande rise, beaming as he replied, “It’s simple—just do this…”