"You pig-headed fool."

In the secret chamber, Huangfu Qing emitted a satisfying pink glow all over her body. She leaned dependently against the pig head's chest, exhausted but extremely satisfied.

Previously in the Capital, it was either hanging out with that dead Guigui or with that rebellious scoundrel. It had been so long since she spent time alone with him, and she didn't expect that on her first arrival in Chang'an, they'd have a moment of intimacy, truly refreshing.

It's said that it was Tang Wanju who suggested she come, right? Sensible! Later, I'll reward her by painting a pig at her door for her to look at when she misses me.

Oh right... Reliving those days, when that guy lived across the hall, was there such a scene? It's been too long to remember... Later, when the Tang family relocated largely to the Capital, there weren't enough rooms for all the people in that courtyard, so they moved away, and when the house across was sold, the price even doubled, major profits.

Comparing it to our current relationship, it's like an old sepia-toned painting, traces of history worth recalling.

In truth, she rushed into intimacy not simply because of hunger, but because after completely breaking through to the Imperial Realm, she hoped to share her insights through dual cultivation with her lover. Huangfu Qing could tell that Zhao Changhe's current state was stuck on the verge of the Imperial Realm, just a thin veil away, and by "mastering this Star River," her intention of the Southern Vermilion Bird could serve as a significant reference for him, possibly even directly assisting his breakthrough.

Earlier on, that Jiuyou was so terrifying that even the three of them attacking together didn't feel like they had any advantage. It felt like the opponent had simply chosen not to continue the fight. If it had gone on, it felt like they might not be able to win... So what was the actual level? Imperial Realm Second Layer, Early Stage? Something like that.

In this situation, if Zhao Changhe could break through in time, it would certainly be much better, and there should be a chance to attack successfully at least.

Expecting a breakthrough through one dual cultivation session is obviously a bit of a daydream; he still didn't succeed. Contrary to expectations, Zhao Changhe had actually infused her with a heap of things, like wind, Qi veins, causality, life and death... Of course, not everything infused is useful. If it doesn't match her path, it doesn't match; at most, it's a reference. But among them, this Yin Fire paired with the theme of life and death benefited the Vermilion Bird immensely.

She understood this layer and broke through the Imperial Realm! Now, with Zhao Changhe interpreting it from another angle, the validation was substantial for her. To perfect the Imperial Realm First Layer, it's probably about comprehending all aspects of life and death; then, she might attempt the Second Layer. Of course, it's still early now, and what Zhao Changhe provided was just the much-needed catalyst.

Huangfu Qing felt a bit speechless in her heart. I came to help you, but instead, you filled me up in every sense...

Really, pig-headed fool.

The pig head seemed to be contemplating something as well, and after a long while, he smiled: "You came at just the right time. I always feel like your nature can exactly counteract or neutralize Jiuyou to the greatest extent. By sharing your intent with me, next time we fight, it might look even better."

Huangfu Qing replied: "What's the use of it looking better? If you can't break through the Imperial Realm, there's no essential change. Yuxu won't protect you every day, so don't you ever leave the house?"

Zhao Changhe laughed: "Jiuyou doesn't know who I am yet. She still thinks I'm a Buddhist disciple named Qin Jiu. If I just change clothes and face, how will she find me?"

Huangfu Qing: "...Ah, right."

"As for you, since you've appeared in Chang'an, as long as the lords of Chang'an aren't fools, they'll be searching the whole city for the 'false court's Demon Sect Venerable Vermilion Bird.' What's your plan now? Also disguise yourself?"

"I guess disguising myself won't help much. My aura with Jiuyou seems to attract each other, as long as I'm nearby, she'll probably perceive... Strange, with Jiuyou's ability, she can't perceive your Blood Evil Power? How do you hide it?"

That's something you'd have to ask the blind one... Zhao Changhe felt that the blind man had never been this cautious as now; he seemed particularly concerned about Jiuyou. Indeed, Jiuyou is very strong, and her ability just revealed the tip of the iceberg earlier. She first underestimated us, and then seemed not to want to cause a scene and retreated. If she exerted her full strength, who knows how terrifying it would be... But Zhao Changhe felt that the blind man's concern isn't entirely due to strength. What's going on with that appearance...

And he was especially silent, not speaking at all until now. When Hongling was around, he would argue vigorously, but when the Vermilion Bird is here, he's silent. Is it because Hongling is easy to bully? Clearly, it's just that he doesn't want to talk more about Jiuyou.

Zhao Changhe thought for a moment: "I'm not sure if she can spread her Divine Sense to scan and sense your aura. If she can do that, hiding anywhere would be useless and might instead expose our base."

Huangfu Qing said: "Then what do we do? Should I turn around and leave Chang'an? I won't do that."

Zhao Changhe grinned: "Of course, there's no need for that. As the country's matron of Great Han, Venerable..."

"What matron!" Huangfu Qing pinched him harshly: "It's Empress Dowager, and it hasn't even been announced yet!"

"Whether it's announced or not now doesn't matter. The Four Symbols Sect no longer operates secretly as it did in the past, you can just openly say Huangfu Qing is Vermilion Bird, and stop wearing the mask. What could they possibly do? We'll wear masks in bed for some extra fun..."

"Get lost." Huangfu Qing said angrily: "When I use Huangfu Qing's identity in Kunlun, and Yuxu finds out we're together, if they then know I'm Vermilion Bird, won't Yuxu know it's a master-disciple romance rivalry..."

Zhao Changhe was silent, then pointed out: "Huangfu Qing's identity as Empress Dowager is known to the world. They already knew about the mother-daughter... Ouch..."

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