Cultivate, Sign In, And Be Rewarded Handsomely


Li Yuanqing transmigrated and became the crown prince of Northern Kingdom. He was sent to the borders, after his cultivation and meridans was crippled, because he refused to marry a princess and was not allowed back into the palace ever.

Just then, the Hundred-fold Sign-in System was activated!

Outside his house in the Wilderness, he signed in and received 100 Replenishment pills!

Beside the lake of the Wilderness, he signed in and received 100 Marrow Cleansing pills!

Among the warriors of Myriad City Kingdom, he signed in and received 100 Heavenly Skill manuals!

...

Li Yuanqing had thought that if he just signed in silently and received the hundred-fold reward, he would be able to watch over his younger sister until she became the ruler of the kingdom and until he became invincible.

But he had never thought that one day, the queen of Myriad City Kingdom would come to meet him!

"I am willing to use Myriad City as my dowry. Will you marry me, Your Highness?"

Li Yuanqing did not know what to do when he looked at the queen smiling beautifully before him...


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Chapter 1: Brother, You Must Live!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

"Crown Prince Li Yuanqing disobeyed the decree and acted recklessly. He is to be abolished of his cultivation and the position of Crown Prince and is banished to the harsh and cold lands of the Wilderness, never to return to the palace…"

Li Yuanqing, who was wearing a four-clawed python robe and a green hat, looked at the majestic palace behind him.

A single imperial decree had changed Li Yuanqing's status tremendously. Almost no one who had been exiled all these years survived in the harsh and cold lands of the Wilderness. Li Yuanqing was probably doomed this time.

This father of his was really temperamental and hated him to death. Wasn't he just unwilling to marry the princess of Myriad City as the crown prince? His father flew into a rage and exiled him to the Wilderness. He even crippled his cultivation.

Forget it, forget it. This was his choice. Li Yuanqing did not regret it at all. He was prepared to sacrifice himself to head to the Wilderness when an anxious voice rang out behind him.

"Brother, you must live. Other than my father, I only have you…"

A little girl with swollen eyes tugged at Li Yuanqing's sleeve, reluctant to part with him. Although she was dressed luxuriously and had exquisite features, there was no innocence in her eyes. There was only the early wisdom of a princess of the royal family.

"Zhaoyang!"

The cold and cheerless Li Yuanqing revealed a smile on his face when he saw his only sister, Li Zhaoyang. His meridians had been crippled and his cultivation had been destroyed. He was now a prisoner who was going to be exiled from the throne.

Under such circumstances, the only person who could still smile was Li Yuanqing.

"Blessings do not come in pairs, misfortunes never come singly. Zhaoyang, I'm afraid of death. I'd rather be exiled than marry a princess of the Myriad City. This is my choice. Don't worry…"

His mother had passed away early, leaving only the siblings behind. Princess Zhaoyang was ten years younger than him. Even though she had the noble bloodline of a princess and was doted on by the Emperor and Li Yuanqing, she was exceptionally quick-witted.

At this moment, she was tugging on her brother's sleeve. Her head was not even up to Li Yuanqing's waist, and tears were rolling in her eyes. However, Princess Zhaoyang held back her tears and refused to let them fall.

"Brother, don't worry. I will let you return to the palace. I will!" Princess Zhaoyang suddenly hugged Li Yuanqing's waist and swore in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

The tears finally fell on Li Yuanqing's sleeve. Even after he had walked far away, Zhaoyang's tears were still wet.

"You silly child. I'm going to the bitter and cold Wilderness, I might have a slim chance of survival. But if I go to the Myriad City Kingdom, I will definitely die because of the princess of the Myriad City Kingdom. Hahaha…"

Although it was a thousand miles to the Wilderness, Li Yuanqing finally arrived after a few days of trekking. He was not treated harshly by the garrison general. Instead, he was sent to a valley at the edge of the Wilderness to live.

In the bitter cold of the Wilderness, there was only a vast expanse of white other than summer. It was like a world of ice and snow. Ordinary people wouldn't be able to stay here for more than a few days. They would either freeze to death or go crazy!

When Li Yuanqing arrived at the valley, he pushed open the creaking door, looking unusually calm.

"Your Highness, we'll deliver food to you every day. There are many wild beasts in the Wildlands. If you don't want to die, don't walk out of this door so easily…"

The person in charge of guarding Li Yuanqing was called Wang Shun. He was a guard in his twenties who loved to gossip. He was specially dispatched by the garrison general to deliver food to Li Yuanqing.

Even though the Crown Prince had been crippled, they were still used to addressing him as the Crown Prince in this desolate Wilderness. Li Yuanqing could not be bothered with it.

In any case, in the eyes of outsiders, he was a useless and miserable Crown Prince. Only he himself knew that he was doing this on purpose. To be able to live an ignoble existence in this savage land for the rest of his life was better than being a hostage in Myriad City Kingdom.

There were already four or five groomsmen who died because of that princess of the Myriad City Kingdom. As long as there was news that someone could become the groomsman, that person would definitely die within three months.

"Go ahead. I'll go by myself…"

In the valley of the Wilderness, one could see a sparkling white. Even though it was cold, it made Li Yuanqing feel extremely comfortable. He was someone who liked silence rather than noise. The scheming in the palace made him feel really tired. He might as well stay here alone and find a way to recover his crippled cultivation.

The moment he stepped through the door, a voice rang in Li Yuanqing's head.

[Wilderness Host, you have activated the Hundred-fold Sign-in System. You are entering the entrance of Wilderness Valley, do you want to sign in?]

Fortunately, there was no one else around. Li Yuanqing almost bit his own tongue. It had been almost three years since he transmigrated from China to the crown prince of the Northern Kingdom. He did not expect that he would only get the golden finger after coming to the Wilderness to survive.

"Sign in!"

These words suddenly flashed across Li Yuanqing's mind.

Hundred-fold Sign-in System activated.

[Sign in to the Wilderness Valley was successful, you would be rewarded with Replenishing Pill!]

[System reward (available!)

One: 100 Basic Level Replenishment Pills.

Two: 1 Restore Origin Pill.]

A system reward? And it was one hundred Replenishment Pills?

Li Yuanqing was elated. His cultivation base had been crippled after his meridians were broken. Initially, he had thought that he would be able to cultivate again after a few years. But to think that he would unexpectedly get a Hundred-fold Sign-in System!

He would be able to sign in immediately just by going through the main entrance. Would he be able to get a hundred Replenishing Pills every time he signed in?

It had to be known that even within the imperial palace, Basic grade Replenish Pills were rare items. Otherwise, Princess Zhaoyang would definitely think of a way to get him a Basic grade Replenishment Pill. But the system would reward him with hundred of them.

This was too generous. As expected of the Hundred-fold Sign-in System!

Very soon, Li Yuanqing tried to communicate with the system while suppressing his excitement. However, there was no response. But, he had figured it out as well. He could only sign in once a day, and some places could be repeated, while others could only be signed in once.

The places he could sign in were random, and there were no restrictions. The Wilderness was thousands of miles wide, and there were simply too many places to sign in. Furthermore, every time he signed in, he would be rewarded a hundredfold.

Who would have thought that the desolate land he was exiled to would actually become his own wonderland?

Li Yuanqing felt that it was a blessing in disguise that he was given a Replenishing Pill the first time he signed in with the system. It was way too easy for him to recover his original cultivation base.

However, should he choose 100 Basic Replenishment Pills or the Restore Origin Pill?

In the palace, Basic Replenishment Pills were precious items. Even though he had never seen them before, he had heard of them before. But Li Yuanqing, who used to be the Crown Prince, had never heard of the Restore Origin Pill before.

He could not be blamed for being ignorant. It was just that the item produced by the system was too advanced!

Li Yuanqing hesitated. Which one should he choose? Did he want a hundred Replenishment Pills or one Restore Origin Pill?

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Chapter 2: Reward of Hundred-Fold Sign-In!

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His meridians had been crippled, and the Replenishing Pill was an excellent medicinal pill that could repair his meridians. No matter how severe his injuries were, these hundred Replenishing Pills were enough to reattach his meridians and restore them to their original state.

Li Yuanqing could still continue cultivating his previous skills. Even if he had to live in the wilds, he could still live a relaxed life with his cultivation base. However, although he had never heard of the name of the Restore Origin Pill, the value of a single Restore Origin Pill against a hundred Replenishment Pills was self-evident.

Which one should he choose?

Li Yuanqing, who was used to being cautious, took a hundred Replenishment Pills. No matter how good and mysterious the Restore Origin Pill was, it was not as important to him as the Replenishment Pills. It was better to be cautious!

When he walked through the door, all he could see was white, including the dilapidated roof and the place that could hardly be a bed. There were snowflakes everywhere. It looked terrible.

However, Li Yuanqing, who already had a hundred pills in his hands, did not care about the crumbling house before him at all. He found a clean place to sit down and started consuming the pill!

One, two, three…

Actually, Li Yuanqing's injuries were extremely severe. His meridians were completely crippled, and he was even worse than an ordinary person. However, he could feel that his body was recovering on its own after consuming a Replenishment Pill, albeit slowly.

So he ate ten or thirty Replenishing Pills at once. He wasn't worried about wasting them. In any case, a hundred Replenishment Pills would be able to restore his crippled meridians. All he lacked was time.

And in the Wilderness, what he lacked the least was time.

One day later, after using up fifty Replenishment Pills, his meridians were completely restored. He simply put away the remaining fifty Replenishment Pills. These were considered treasures in the imperial palace.

For cultivators, as long as they still had a breath of life left, they would be able to recover from the Replenishment Pill.

At noon the next day, Wang Shun came to deliver food to Li Yuanqing. When he arrived, his steps were a little unsteady and his breathing was heavy. He was coughing non-stop while he spoke.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Your Highness. A wild beast broke into the camp this morning and something went wrong, so the food was delivered late. Please forgive me…"

Wang Shun cupped his fists at Li Yuanqing and put down the food box. Today, he brought a meat dish and a vegetable dish. Because there was a layer of warm water under the food box, the food was still hot.

"Are you hurt?"

One meat dish and one vegetable dish were too shabby for Li Yuanqing, who used to be the crown prince. However, the food was hot and his meridians were completely healed. He naturally would not mind the amount of food.

"Yes, it's just a small injury. Fortunately, I didn't delay delivering food to Your Highness" Wang Shun grinned. He still had to wait for His Highness the Crown Prince to finish before packing up and bringing the food box back.

"Hmm, do wild beasts often break into camps?"

"The weather is cold, and the wild beasts are looking for food. They often charge into the camp in groups. If we are lucky, those wild beasts will be our meals and we can have a good meal. But sometimes, our casualties are heavy. Today, sigh, let's not talk about it…"

While Li Tianqing was having his meal, Wang Shun accompanied him and chatted with him. When Wang Shun left, Li Tianqing gave him a Replenishment Pill.

"You are suffering from internal injuries. Take this pill immediately after you return. You should be fine after absorbing it…"

Wang Shun looked like he was fine, but his lungs were damaged. If he did not receive treatment, he would be bedridden in three to five days. He would need to rest for one to two months before he could recover.

"Replenishment Pill? Your Highness, this, this…" Wang Shun cried out in surprise and knelt on the ground with a plop. The food container in his hand fell onto the snow.

This item was a priceless treasure in the Northern Kingdom. The garrison general was saved by a Replenishment Pill when he was injured and on the verge of death the previous time. How could a mere guard like him receive a gift from the Crown Prince? There was nothing he could do to repay his kindness. He could only kowtow to Li Yuanqing repeatedly.

"Your Highness, with this, Zhang Quan can be saved…" Wang Shun knelt on the ground and suddenly said happily. He was planning to give this pill to his companion who had saved him. His injuries were not life-threatening.

"It's not a life-threatening injury. Half per person is enough…" Although Li Yuanqing still had forty nine Replenishment Pills in his hands, he had no intention of taking them out. He merely said something to Wang Shun, who thanked him profusely and closed the door respectfully before leaving.

Li Yuanqing did not sign in at the entrance today. He planned to walk around the valley and see the places he could sign in.

This valley was very big and was surrounded by walls. In the white fog, one could only vaguely see a frozen lake. The ice was thick as if it was flat ground, but it was especially slippery.

[Entering Clearwater Lake in the Wilderness, do you want to sign in?]

"Sign in!" Li Yuanqing was elated. That worked too?

It seemed that he still had to wander around this valley for a while when he had nothing to do. Although this was a bitter cold place in the ice and snow world, he could still sign in here!

[Today, the host had signed in to the Clearwater Lake and will be rewarded with a Marrow Cleansing Pill!]

[System reward (available!)

One: 100 Marrow Cleansing Pills.

Two: Clear Sky Sword Art.]

Another hundredfold reward, one hundred Marrow Cleansing Pills. This made Li Yuanqing gasp. The only Marrow Cleansing Pill in the palace was used by his father thirty years ago!

His father had relied on that Marrow Cleansing Pill to become an Eighth Grade Martial Artist of the Northern Kingdom. He was able to intimidate the various aristocratic families and prevent them from acting recklessly.

The system actually rewarded him with one hundred Marrow Cleansing Pills at once?

Good stuff!

However, the Clear Sky Sword Art seemed to be even more powerful. He had already recovered his meridians and could cultivate again. He just happened to lack a good sword technique in his hands. Strength was the foundation of survival in the Wilderness.

Therefore, Li Yuanqing chose the Clear Sky Sword Art without hesitation.

This Clear Sky Sword Art was an eye-opener for Li Yuanqing. There were a total of five levels of the Clear Sky Sword Art. They were divided into Rudimentary Understanding, Proficiency, Master, Pinnacle and Perfection.

And when he reached the third level of the Clear Sky Sword Art, he would have the strength of a Martial Saint!

The Martial Saint was the foundation of the founding of the Northern Kingdom. It was because the founding emperor was a Martial Saint that the country's fate could last for three hundred years. The existence of a Martial Saint would affect the prosperity of the country!

"As long as I reach the third level, I will have the strength of a Martial Saint. And there are two more levels after that for this Clear Sky Sword Art. Isn't this stronger than a Martial Saint that affects the fate of the country?"

Even Li Yuanqing, who was cautious and calm, was overjoyed at this moment.

This Clear Sky Sword Art was indeed comparable to a hundred Marrow Cleansing Pills. As long as he stayed in the Wilderness and secretly accumulated his strength, he would definitely shock everyone when he appeared in front of them!

Most importantly, no one would be able to control his fate!

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Chapter 3: A Hundredfold Reward!

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In the days that followed, Li Yuanqing signed in repeatedly and received all sorts of rewards.

[Today, the host will be awarded 100 Marrow Cleansing Pills for signing in under the ginkgo tree in the Wilderness Valley!]

[Today, the host will be rewarded with a set of Nine Dragons Fiery Armor after successfully signing in under the strange rocks of the Barbarian Mountain!]

[Today, the host has successfully signed in beside the exotic flower. Reward: 100 Restore Origin Pills!]

[Today, the host has been rewarded with a good luck ring since you signed in successfully at the Wilderness Second Gate!]

In just a month, Li Yuanqing had received a lot of good stuff from signing in. He had hundreds of Marrow Cleansing Pills that were regarded as treasures and ate them like candy every day!

It was already a tremendous opportunity for others to undergo marrow cleansing once. He had cleansed himself hundreds of times. Even though the effects were getting worse and worse, Li Yuanqing discovered a problem. His aura and appearance had undergone a tremendous change.

He was the crown prince of the kingdom to begin with, so his appearance was naturally not bad. However, after consuming a few hundred Marrow Cleansing Pills, Li Yuanqing looked like a fairy who had just walked out of a painting even though he was wearing plain clothes.

That aura, that magnificence, and that appearance were unforgettable.

Zhang Quan, who followed Wang Shun to thank Li Yuanqing for the first time, had called him Fairy. Wang Shun was stunned and did not know what to say.

Zhang Quan was Wang Shun's colleague in the first place. After he was saved by Wang Shun with half a Replenishment Pill after being severely injured, he came to pay his respects to Li Yuanqing after knowing that the pill was given to him by the crippled Crown Prince Li Yuanqing.

He took the initiative to clean up the dilapidated house in the valley and repair the various courtyards.

"You don't have to send me food every day in the future. You can come once every three days…"

Li Yuanqing looked at the four dishes and one soup in the lunchbox and said calmly. He had already eaten the Marrow Cleansing Pill like candy. Moreover, it was because he was cultivating the first level of the Clear Sky Swordsmanship. He was no longer in a hurry to eat. He could eat one meal every ten days or half a month.

However, Wang Shun was an interesting and lively person. He liked to tell Li Yuanqing about the recent happenings while delivering meals. This made Li Yuanqing feel less stuffy even though he was in a desolate place.

"Yes, Your Highness. You have no idea what happened recently. The current Second Prince, the prince who was conferred the title of Crown Prince a month ago, fell off his horse on his way to Myriad City Kingdom and died…"

The Crown Prince's death was a huge matter. No wonder Wang Shun, who was in the Wilderness, knew about it.

"Oh, did the Second Prince die in the Northern Kingdom, or did he die in the Myriad City Kingdom?"

"He seemed to have fallen off his horse at the border of the Northern Kingdom. The soldiers who were with him were punished by His Majesty for failing to protect him! There were thousands of them, and they might even be sent to the Wilderness!"

Wang Shun still had lingering fears. Those soldiers who followed the crown prince were too unlucky.

The Second Prince was the son of the Empress and was only one year younger than Li Yuanqing. When he was stripped of his position as the Crown Prince, the Third Prince and the Second Prince had been fighting against each other for the position of the Crown Prince. In the end, the Second Prince got the position of the Crown Prince.

Unfortunately, it was only for a month, and in the end, he fell off the horse and died.

Li Yuanqing sighed. The Second Prince, who was already a fifth-grade martial artist at such a young age, was gone just like that. Furthermore, it was within the borders of the Northern Kingdom. It seemed like he was really too smart to have angered his father to have his meridians crippled and exiled to this desolate land.

After packing up the food box, Wang Quan left respectfully with Zhang Quan. Before he left, he brought a new set of furniture to Li Yuanqing's courtyard. It was probably the garrison general's idea.

After all, the furniture was a rare thousand-year-old sandalwood. Two guards definitely did not have such authority.

This was also a gesture of goodwill from the garrison general stationed here. However, Li Yuanqing did not say anything and pretended not to see anything. He was still busy cultivating.

Although he is at the Rudimentary Understanding level of the Clear Sky Sword Art, he felt that he was much stronger than his previous third-grade martial artist.

He had already eaten enough Marrow Cleansing Pills. He planned to eat some more Restore Origin Pills to widen his meridians while using the Clear Sky Sword Art to cultivate, eliminating the time when Wang Shun came to deliver food.

Li Yuanqing kept practicing his swordsmanship, practicing breathing exercises and looking for opportunities to sign in.

The Second Prince's death served as a wake-up call for him, and that was because he had guessed correctly that anyone who was involved with the princess of the Myriad City Kingdom would die within three months.

Back then, the reason why he had angered his father was because he had refused the imperial decree and was unwilling to marry the princess as a hostage.

The Second Prince was an example. Even if he was on his way to the Myriad City Kingdom, even if he was at the borders of the Northern Kingdom, a dignified fifth-grade martial artist could still fall off a horse and die. However, their father could only vent his anger on the soldiers escorting them.

It was better to stay in the Wilderness. Time passed peacefully, and he could only focus on cultivating. No one would remember that he, the former crown prince, had been crippled in the Wilderness. Because in the eyes of everyone, his meridians were severed and he was a cripple, almost like a dead person.

Next up would probably be the fight for the crown prince position. He still had two younger brothers. One was two years younger than him and was Pure Consort Ning's son. The other was eight years younger than him and was the youngest son of Noble Consort Gao.

He didn't care who the crown prince of the Northern Kingdom was. Compared to scheming against each other and risking his life at any moment, his life in the Wilderness was much more comfortable!

This was the peaceful life he wanted!

After consuming ten Restore Origin Pills, Li Yuanqing wandered around the valley as usual.

This valley was really too big. One could not even see the end of it. There were many old residences in the empty valley. It was said that this place used to be the residence of the generals of the Wilderness garrison. However, due to the number of wild beasts that were hunted later on, the encampment was pushed another two hundred miles into the Wilderness.

Thirty years ago, the general's residence had been relocated to a place a hundred miles away. This place had been abandoned since then. A few important criminals had been detained here for some time. Later on, it became the place to detain Li Yuanqing when he was sent here.

Li Yuanqing's footsteps landed on the snow. There were only faint traces that could barely be seen, but he deliberately left heavy footprints so that he could remember that he had been to places with footprints.

Based on his past month's experience, he had a higher chance of signing in to places he had not been to.

Therefore, he looked at the footprints and tried his best to go to places that he had never been to before. For example, the courtyard in front of him was clean. Not only were there no footprints, but there were even traces of birds flying past.

The moment Li Yuanqing entered the courtyard and saw the empty mansion and a long row of houses not far away, he heard a voice in his head.

[System detected a hot spring underground. Host, do you sign in beside the hot spring?]

Hot springs? Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment when he saw the whiteness before him. He looked down at the snow that was half a foot deep beneath his feet!

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Chapter 4: Clear Sky Sword!

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There was a hot spring underground?

However, the original garrison general probably didn't know. Otherwise, in this desolate and cold land, that general definitely wouldn't agree to move his mansion away. After all, he could soak in a hot spring during winter.

That was one of the greatest joys of life.

"Sign in!"

[Congratulations to the host for signing in successfully. Reward: Wallbreaker Pill!]

[System reward (available!)

One: 100 Wallbreaker Pills.

Two: One Clear Sky Sword.]

It was actually the Wallbreaker Pill?

This Wallbreaker Pill was a must-have pill for beginner martial artists to break through to intermediate or advanced martial artists. If there was no Wallbreaker Pill, beginner martial artists might need to prepare for several years to continuously polish their cultivation before they had a chance to advance. Furthermore, they could fail their advancement at any time!

But with the Wallbreaker Pill, it was different. From a beginner third-grade martial artist to an intermediate fourth-grade martial artist, it was practically a matter of course without any effort.

From an intermediate sixth-grade martial artist to an advanced seventh-grade martial artist, one could achieve twice the results with half the effort, increasing the chances of success by 50% with the Wallbreaker Pill.

The Wallbreaker Pill was good stuff, but Li Yuanqing felt that his foundation could be more solid since he had the Marrow Cleansing Pill and the Restore Origin Pill. Choosing the Wallbreaker Pill then would definitely be better than choosing it now.

Moreover, Li Yuanqing felt that he lacked a good sword. Even though the sword in his hand was extraordinary as well, he felt that he was lacking something when he practiced the Clear Sky Sword Art.

If I had this Clear Sky Sword, my Clear Sky Sword Art would be able to break through to the Proficiency level, very quickly. This was the most important thing.

"I'll choose the Clear Sky Sword!"

After Li Yuanqing thought it through, he immediately chose the Clear Sky Sword. After all, he still had a chance for rewards when he signed in. He might be able to get a few hundred Wallbreaker Pills very soon.

He was already a beginner grade six martial artist. He was not in a hurry to advance to the peak of grade six martial artist and break through to grade seven martial artist. He would first use the Restore Origin Pill to continuously strengthen and expand his meridians. Only then would he be able to go further and become a Martial Saint.

Li Yuanqing's eyes lit up at the thought of the Martial Saint.

A simple and unadorned sword appeared in Li Yuanqing's hand. The sword was not unsheathed and looked ordinary. However, Li Yuanqing, who was holding the Clear Sky Sword, had a feeling that they were connected by blood. That Clear Sky Sword was like an extension of his arm, it was extremely agile.

Li Yuanqing unsheathed his longsword and swung the Clear Sky Sword casually. Snowflakes danced on the ground of the courtyard, filling it with sword energy.

"Good sword!"

Even if he was only a beginner sixth-grade Martial Artist, he could still fight against a seventh or eighth-grade Martial Artist with this sword. This Clear Sky Sword's augmentation was too powerful.

"With a good sword and a good cultivation technique, all that's left is to sign in with peace of mind. Not only will I increase my own strength from a beginner sixth-grade martial artist to the peak of the sixth-grade martial artist, I will aim for a seventh-grade martial artist! That would be a true advanced martial artist…"

Li Yuanqing quickly made his goal clear.

He had Wang Shun and Zhang Quan help him excavate the hot spring within the small courtyard. In less than three days, they had dug out a large hot spring with several rooms.

Beside the hot spring, Li Yuanqing received another hundred Wallbreaker Pills. This time around, he signed in without hesitation.

Wang Shun and Zhang Quan, who had dug out the hot spring, were very surprised. They looked at Li Yuanqing differently, treating him like a god. One must know that the previous generals of the Wilderness Encampment treated this place as the residence of their butler.

The butler had lived here for more than a hundred years, but he never thought that there would be a hot spring underground.

The crown prince, who came here less than a month ago, actually found a hot spring. When they thought about the pill that the crown prince had given them, they looked at Li Yuanqing differently.

Naturally, they kept their mouths shut and refused to say anything regarding the matter of digging out the hot spring in the valley.

Days passed by just like that. Li Yuanqing found places to sign in every day. Later on, he realized that it was not every day that he signed in. However, every time he signed in, it would be a hundred times the reward.

Therefore, in the next half a year, he had accumulated quite a number of Marrow Cleansing Pills, Replenishment Pills and Wallbreaker Pills. Furthermore, the Clear Sky Sword Art had already reached the Proficiency level. Coupled with the Clear Sky Sword, he could be considered to have some ability to protect himself.

He was already a peak sixth-grade martial artist and could use the Wallbreaker Pill to advance to seventh-grade at any time and become an advanced martial artist. However, Li Yuanqing had been suppressing his advancement all along, wanting to strengthen his foundation and strengthen it.

In the past half a year, the house had gained some furniture and the hot spring was ready. On this day, Wang Shun and Zhang Quan came together to deliver food boxes. Not only did they bring eight dishes, they even specially brought some red plums and colored paper.

It turned out that New Year was coming.

The Chinese New Year in the Northern Kingdom was the coldest time of the year. It was similar to the Chinese New Year in his previous life. The snow that was half a foot deep in the Wilderness had never melted.

No matter how cold the weather was, there was a hot spring. As a peak sixth-grade martial artist, Li Yuanqing did not feel anything at all. He just ate like he usually did. To him, the New Year was almost the same as usual.

Wang Shun and Zhang Quan insisted on kowtowing to him for the New Year and even specially told Li Yuanqing.

"His Majesty has appointed the Crown Prince and amnesty to the world. He has appointed the youngest son of Noble Consort Gao, the Fourth Prince. The Third Prince has been conferred a title and his fief is this Wilderness. The Third Prince suddenly fell sick and is so sick that he is bedridden…"

Li Zhangqing had three younger brothers of the same father but different mothers. The Second Prince had fallen off a horse and died. The Third Prince and the Second Prince were around the same age. Only the Fourth Prince was the youngest. He was less than ten years old this year. His Majesty had appointed this ten-year-old son as the Crown Prince.

The Third Prince, who had high hopes of becoming the Crown Prince, had fallen ill at the right time.

Li Yuanqing smiled. In fact, his father doted on the Third Prince the most. But, it was a pity that the Third Prince did not know about it. He thought about how comfortable this savage place was after knowing the terrible things happening in the palace.

Peaceful and comfortable! To be able to cultivate without any distractions and break through to a high level martial artist, how wonderful!

"What a pity, it seems like the Third Prince doesn't really like his fief!"

Li Yuanqing took a sip of tea. Not only did Wang Shun and the rest bring a sumptuous meal, they even specially brought good tea. Li Yuanqing knew it was the new tea from the south this year just by drinking one sip of it.

It was the New Year and spring wasn't far away.

In the following days, Li Yuanqing continued to practice the Clear Sky Sword and then consumed the Restore Origin Pill. He accumulated his energy day after day, suppressing his cultivation level and strengthening his foundation.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye!

Even though it was the bitter cold of June in the Wilderness, it was still a warm spring day. The snow on the ground had long disappeared, and the Clearwater Lake was like a mirror reflecting the surrounding green mountains.

Li Yuanqing, who was standing by the lake, watched as the lake water rippled. The Clear Sky Sword in his hand buzzed as it could no longer hold itself back and flew up!

Li Yuanqing raised his head and looked at the Clear Sky Sword. His lips curled into a smile. After suppressing it for half a year, the day had finally arrived!

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Chapter 5: Princess Zhaoyang!

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Li Yuanqing closed his eyes as he stood by the lakeside of Clearwater Lake. He could feel the energy surging within his body, attacking the meridians in his body time and time again. It was a natural process for him to advance.

For most martial artists, the advancement to an advanced martial artist was almost a narrow escape of death and impossible to cross. It was as easy as eating and drinking for Li Yuanqing who was standing by the lake.

Success! It was so simple!

Li Yuanqing jumped from an intermediate sixth-grade martial artist to an advanced seventh-grade martial artist with ease. His lifelong wish back then was to break through the sixth-grade and become an advanced seventh-grade martial artist.

He had thought that he would have to spend the rest of his life doing that. He had not expected that in the Wilderness, it would take him less than a year from his meridians to be destroyed to easily advance to a seventh-grade advanced martial artist. Furthermore, this was in order to strengthen his foundation.

Advancing easily was not difficult. What's difficult was that it was like building a house. Only with a strong foundation could a house be built higher.

This time, Li Yuanqing advanced at a steady pace. At the same time, his Clear Sky Swords Art had also advanced from the Rudimentary Understanding level to the Proficiency level. He had better proficiency than half a year ago. When his Clear Sky Sword advanced to the Master level, he would be able to achieve the might of a Martial Saint!

Martial Saints were the most powerful existences in the Northern Kingdom. Only with the presence of a Martial Saint would the Northern Kingdom be able to stand strong and not fall. Only then would they be able to suppress the various families and dukes and prevent them from acting rashly.

With the Clear Sky Sword in hand, Li Yuanqing cleaved towards the lake, only to see white waves rolling for hundreds of feet. The rumbling sound traveled far and wide, causing the garrison to panic, thinking that there was an earthquake.

They rushed out of the camp one after another, only to discover that everything around them was safe and sound. It seemed like a false alarm!

Summer in the Wilderness was the best season of the year. It was not too hot at this time, and the trees were lush and green. Walking in the forest was rather relaxing as Li Yuanqing strolled among the trees.

Occasionally he would pause to see if there was any possibility of signing in. Finally, he signed in again next to a pile of strange stones.

[Congratulations to the host for signing in successfully. Reward: Wallbreaker Pill!]

One: Reward of 100 Wallbreaker Pills!

Two: Reward a copy of Manipulation Arts!

Wallbreaker Pill?

Li Yuanqing already had a few hundred of these pills in his possession. Furthermore, he had already advanced to an advanced martial artist, so he really could not use them for the time being. The Manipulation Arts seemed to be quite useful.

At least it was better than the Wallbreaker Pill.

Therefore, Li Yuanqing chose the Manipulation Arts this time. This time, a ray of white light rushed into his brain and he memorized the mental cultivation method of Manipulation Arts.

This Manipulation Art was actually somewhat similar to the Puppet Art, but it was a bit more advanced.

Learning the Manipulation Art could nurture inner demons. Then, one would place the inner demon on a certain person and use the inner demon to control that person. Although the person controlled by the inner demon was no different from an ordinary person, they would become a puppet. Even if they died, they would not betray their master.

Li Yuanqing was very interested in the power of this Manipulation Art. He started trying to nurture his inner demon. The nurturing of the inner demon required some time to accumulate. What Li Yuanqing did not lack in the Wilderness was time. He started to actively nurture the inner demon seed.

Furthermore, the inner demon seed would slowly grow stronger. According to the classification of the Manipulation Art, once the inner demon seed reached level four, it could control martial artists below Martial Saint. After reaching level five, it could even control Martial Saints.

This gave Li Yuanqing hope. The inner demon that even controls Martial Saints made him put all his focus into it. He was almost unwilling to be distracted by anything else.

It was not until the second year of his stay in the Wilderness that Li Yuanqing saw his sister, Li Zhaoyang, standing before him. Compared to when they were separated, Li Zhaoyang had grown much taller. She was very thin but her eyes were very determined. When she saw Li Yuanqing, her eyes were a little red!

"Brother, you, you…" Initially, Zhaoyang wanted to say that her brother had suffered. However, when she looked at her brother who was like an immortal, she could not bring herself to say that he had suffered. She could lie about other things, but her brother's complexion could not lie to her. Hence, Zhaoyang wiped her eyes and smiled.

"I'm very happy to see that you're doing well, Brother. Hehe, Third Brother pretended to be sick for two years because he didn't want to come to this fief. Father doted on him and let him stay in the prosperous Capital city!"

Princess Zhaoyang was much taller than the last time they met. At this time, the twelve year old sensible little girl had already grown into a slender and elegant lady. She was like a willow sprout in the early spring, so tender that people could not take their eyes off her.

"He's quite ambitious. I'm afraid he'll cause some trouble. Let's not talk about him anymore. Did you come here today for something?"

Li Yuanqing looked at his little sister indulgently. He could ignore everyone in the palace, including his father. However, he was unable to do so for his little sister, Zhaoyang. This was because the little girl who had wet his clothes with her tears had truly treated him as her closest and dearest person.

"Brother, Father is in a good mood today. I begged him and sneaked out to see you. I'll go back and beg him to let you return to the Capital. We siblings can still be together over there, and this wasteland is too desolate…"

Even though she was twelve years old, Zhaoyang was still too short to reach Li Yuanqing's shoulders. She tugged at his sleeves and looked up at Li Yuanqing with her palm-sized face, pleading.

"No, this place is quite good. I live quite well here, so I won't be going. Oh right, are you already a third-grade martial artist? You're going to advance to an intermediate martial artist. I have some things for you. Don't tell anyone, including Father…"

He touched Zhaoyang's head and passed her one hundred Marrow Cleansing Pills, one hundred Wallbreaker Pills, and one hundred Restore Origin Pills.

"Take it. I am not by your side. You have to become stronger to protect the person you want to protect. Do you understand?"

Zhaoyang's eyes widened and her breathing quickened after seeing these things. She looked at her brother in shock, not knowing what to say, even if there were some pills that she had never seen before. However, as the princess of the royal family, she knew how precious these pills were.

The reason why he did not want her to tell their father was because he had never seen so many treasures before. Her brother was in the wilderness, but he had so many treasures. It means that he had secrets on him.

The surprise in Zhaoyang's eyes couldn't be hidden, but she obediently didn't say anything. No matter how many secrets her brother had, she would never tell anyone, including her father.

Because her father had a few sons and she only had one brother.

When Princess Zhaoyang returned to the Imperial Palace and was summoned by her father, she only said that her brother seemed to be living quite well there. In reality, the Wilderness was not that desolate.

However, her father was enraged.

"Unfilial son, just let him stay in the Wilderness forever. You are not allowed to see him next time. You must cultivate well. If you are lucky enough to advance to a peak sixth-grade martial artist, I will prepare a Wallbreaker Pill for you to advance…"

Her father's promise left Zhaoyang a bit disappointed. In truth, having a Wallbreaker Pill was the best when a third-grade martial artist advanced to the fourth-grade. But, her father had promised that he would only give her a Wallbreaker Pill when she was about to advance to the seventh-grade.

Her brother treated her really well. Zhaoyang sighed in her heart.

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Chapter 6: Heaven's Chosen!

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Back at Zhaoyang Palace, Granny Zhang, her personal maid, hurried over. After greeting the princess, she nodded at her anxiously.

"Princess, you're finally back. I bribed the nanny in the Empress's palace and heard that the Empress has the intention to betroth you to her nephew as his wife. Although her nephew hasn't married yet, he's already more than twenty years older than you. Moreover, his looks and abilities are very mediocre. He's from a famous poor family. You have to quickly beg His Majesty for mercy…"

Granny Zhang was the wet nurse left behind by the late empress for Princess Zhaoyang and was the most loyal to her. She sounded like she was about to cry.

Although Zhaoyang was a princess, her mother had passed away early and the empress was her stepmother. It was obvious that she wanted to marry the princess of the royal family to her nephew.

Even if those with discerning eyes could tell that it was inappropriate, who would speak up for a twelve-year-old princess whose mother had died early and her brother had been crippled? Moreover, the Empress was the princess's stepmother, so she naturally had the right to arrange her marriage. This was clearly bullying her for being young and ignorant without any backing.

Zhaoyang's face was so red that it looked like it was going to drip blood, and her eyes were filled with rage. However, she knew that ever since the Second Prince had fallen off the horse and died, her father had always felt extremely guilty towards the Empress. Whenever she cried and mentioned the Second Prince, her father would always take pity on her.

Daughter? Her brother's meridians were broken and he was sent to the Wilderness because he did not obey his father's orders. He was never allowed to return to the palace. Her brother was still the crown prince at that time while she was just a princess.

"Got it. Granny Zhang, go find out more. When is the Empress going to ask His Majesty for an imperial decree? I might as well rely on myself…"

The twelve-year-old Zhaoyang pursed her lips tightly and didn't say anything else. She touched the three hundred pills that her brother had given her and suddenly turned around to go to the training room.

The doors of the Zhaoyang Palace were closed, and Princess Zhaoyang didn't even greet the Empress. This made the Empress very unhappy.

During the palace banquet tonight, His Majesty mentioned that Zhaoyang was old and rules had to be set. She had a nephew in her maiden family who was upright. He had never married before and was compatible with Zhaoyang's birth characters. They could form a good relationship.

The other princes and princesses who heard these words at the palace banquet were all stunned, but they lowered their heads and didn't say anything. Even Zhaoyang herself wasn't here, so who would help her speak up and offend the Empress?

The Third Prince's mother even fawned over the Empress. "Your Majesty is truly benevolent and thoughtful!"

The Empress nodded in a reserved manner. Then, she turned around and whispered something to the Emperor. She even mentioned the Second Prince who had fallen off his horse. The Emperor was moved by her sorrowful expression.

Just as he was about to deliver his oral decree, he saw a well-dressed Zhaoyang walk over. Although she was young, her temperament was unparalleled. Her face was like fine jade that emitted a faint luster.

When His Majesty raised his head and saw Zhaoyang, his face lit up. He heard Princess Zhaoyang kneel down and greet him.

"Zhaoyang has not let down your expectations. I have already become an intermediate martial artist!"

Zhaoyang's voice was loud and clear, causing everyone at the palace banquet to be endlessly shocked. There were martial artists above the intermediary stage that deliberately swept their eyes over Zhaoyang and then turned pale with fright.

The twelve-year-old Princess Zhaoyang was truly a genius. She had actually advanced to the intermediary stage at such a young age. She was probably the first person in the entire Northern Kingdom.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. It is already very rare for Princess Zhaoyang to advance to a third-grade martial artist three months earlier. I didn't expect her aptitude to be so good. She advanced to a fourth-grade martial artist in just three months. I have never seen such a thing in my life. It is truly a joyous occasion for our Northern Kingdom…"

Not only were the Empress, concubines and princes present at the palace banquet, but there were also some royal relatives and officials who had contributed greatly to the imperial court.

In the past, there were several princes that were said to be of noble birth. However, it took them two to three years to advance from a third-grade martial artist to an intermediate fourth-grade martial artist. Not only that, but even the former Crown Prince, who had the best talent in the past, also became a fourth-grade martial artist at fifteen years of age.

The current Third Prince was already eighteen years old, but he was still a third-grade martial artist. He had been stuck at third-grade for six years and had yet to advance to fourth-grade.

The twelve year old Princess Zhaoyang was even stronger than the Third Prince. Pure Consort's face had darkened when she heard this!

In the Northern Kingdom, martial arts was the most important thing. Although princesses were honorable, if her aptitude was mediocre, like the Eldest Princess who had been a second-grade martial artist all her life, she would live like a transparent person. She would only be able to enjoy some glory, splendor, and wealth, and become a sacrifice for the royal family's marriage.

As for a twelve year old fourth-grade martial artist, let alone being a princess, even an ordinary person with this sort of talent would be respected as a superior person, becoming a proud son of heaven.

The Emperor of Northern Kingdom was very happy as he listened to the praises of Princess Zhaoyang from the ministers of the court. He looked at Princess Zhaoyang differently and even personally went to support her. He held her hand and brought her to sit beside him. A twelve-year-old cultivation genius was actually his youngest daughter, hahaha!

"Father, Zhaoyang is dedicated to martial arts and wants to become an advanced martial artist. I don't want to get married early. I beg for your approval!"

At this time, Zhaoyang was standing beside the Emperor, everyone was looking up at her when she said these words because she was standing at a high position. The Empress was so angry that the corners of her mouth were almost crooked.

Just as she was about to mention the Second Prince who had fallen off his horse and died to His Majesty, she saw the Emperor glaring at her fiercely. The Empress was so frightened that she immediately swallowed her words.

"Permission granted. Haha, a twelve year old fourth-grade martial artist is a blessing to the royal family. In the future, you only need to focus on cultivation. If there is nothing important, even the Empress cannot disturb Princess Zhaoyang…"

When His Majesty said this, the Empress's face turned the color of pig liver.

In contrast, Princess Zhaoyang, who was sitting next to His Majesty, was smiling.

Although she was young, she remembered her vow to her brother. She had to make her brother return to the royal palace. Because in this world, she only had one family member. Her brother.

After the palace banquet, Princess Zhaoyang's reputation soared. She became the youngest fourth-grade martial artist in the Northern Kingdom for nearly a hundred years. She also became the true proud son of heaven in the eyes of countless martial artists.

Granny Zhang of Zhaoyang Palace walked with the wind. All the servants serving Princess Zhaoyang were fawned upon.

Princess Zhaoyang, who was alone in the training room, took out her pills and counted them one by one.

"Brother, I want to become stronger. I want you to return to the palace. You are the Crown Prince of the Northern Kingdom…" Zhaoyang smiled as she looked at the two hundred plus medicinal pills in her hands!

Li Yuanqing in the Wilderness knew about the news of Zhaoyang advancing to a fifth-grade martial artist a year later. Princess Zhaoyang had become a fifth-grade martial artist when she was thirteen years old. That was since the founding of the Northern Kingdom.

The name of the youngest fifth-grade martial artist, Princess Zhaoyang, spread throughout the entire Northern Kingdom. Even when Wang Shun delivered food to Li Yuanqing, he was telling him about Princess Zhaoyang enviously!

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Chapter 7: Choose Your Own Path!

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"Right now, the entire country is praising the heaven-bestowed genius Princess Zhaoyang. A thirteen-year-old fifth-grade martial artist. This is something that has never happened since the founding of the Northern Kingdom. To have such a princess is the fortune of the people…"

When Wang Shun spoke of Princess Zhaoyang, the praises on his face never stopped.

Even though Princess Zhaoyang was just a girl, she was way too strong. Even Li Yuanqing, who was once praised for his exceptional talent, only advanced to fifth-grade at the age of eighteen. And Princess Zhaoyang was only thirteen this year.

The key point was that she had gone from a third-grade martial artist to a fifth-grade martial artist in just over a year. This sort of speed of advancement was widely discussed because it was simply too amazing. She was already the number one person in the younger generations of the royal family of the Northern Kingdom.

Li Yuanqing was drinking tea while sitting on a stone bench under a pine tree. He looked at Clear Lake from afar and listened to the rustling of the pine trees nearby. Wang Shun was rambling on, but Li Yuanqing did not feel that he was nagging.

He only listened to Wang Shun with a very patient smile and talked about some things about Zhaoyang.

The current Princess Zhaoyang had become the object of admiration for almost everyone in the Northern Kingdom. She had become the most promising and prestigious royal princess of the Northern Kingdom. Her prestige even surpassed that of the Third Prince!

After all, the Third Prince was much older than her. He had been a third-grade martial artist for six years and had not shown any signs of breaking through. As a noble, he was too mediocre.

"Zhaoyang is very hardworking and strong-willed. Although she is a girl, she has always kept her promises since she was young. Actually, this kind of girl is very tough and pitiful…" Li Yuanqing put down his teacup and sighed for no reason.

Although girls were respected by many, they were very tired. Young girls should be innocent and should be pampered by others. It would be best if she acted coquettishly in her parents' arms and occasionally caused some trouble.

"Tough? Pitiful? You mean Princess Zhaoyang? She is a princess respected by the people. His Majesty dotes on her a lot. No matter where she goes, he likes to bring Princess Zhaoyang along. She is the most respected princess of the Northern Kingdom…"

Wang Shun really couldn't understand why His Highness would say that Princess Zhaoyang was pitiful. He couldn't figure it out. Princess Zhaoyang was loved by everyone and now, she had become the most dazzling star in the entire Northern Kingdom. Anyone who mentioned her would praise her endlessly!

"She chose the path herself. It's fine as long as she likes it!"

Li Yuanqing picked up another cup of tea. Just like him, Zhaoyang had chosen the path that she wanted to take. Since she was willing, he would take care of her more in the future. He was afraid that he would have to prepare some cultivation techniques for her when she ran out of those three hundred elixirs!

Very soon, Wang Shun packed up his food box and tea set before bowing and leaving.

When they left, Wang Shun said that it was almost autumn. According to past practices, there would be a beast tide every year at this time. The greatest use of the garrison in the Wilderness was actually to resist the beast tide so that the criminals sent here would have a way to survive.

Having been in this desolate place for three years, Li Yuanqing naturally knew how powerful the beast tide was. Every year, there would be casualties in the garrison. Thankfully, Wang Shun and Zhang Quan were already third-grade martial artists. Even though they were not powerful, they were more than enough to protect themselves against the beast tide.

Li Yuanqing strolled around the valley. Over the past three years, he had become an eighth-grade martial artist. In terms of strength, he had already surpassed his cheap father. However, Li Yuanqing had always been suppressing his grade. He wanted to solidify his foundation and aim for the Martial Saint realm in a few years!

The Clear Sky Swords Art had already reached the Master level, and he had made some small achievements. He did not let go of the Manipulation Art either. He practiced it almost every day, and together with the assistance of some medicinal pills, he improved at lightning speed. He had already reached level four.

At the moment, it was Li Yuanqing's trump card.

It was a pity that there were no super strong martial artists in this Wilderness that he found pleasing to the eye. Therefore, Li Yuanqing decided to continue hiding and upgrading the inner demon seed of Manipulation Art. Then, he would continue to practice the Clear Sky Swords Art and strive to reach Master level one day. At that time, he would have hoped to break through to the Martial Saint.

Li Yuanqing felt that only after becoming a Martial God Paragon would he have some life-saving methods to occasionally leave the Wilderness.

Therefore, he was very cautious and planned to continue hiding in this small valley of the Wilderness.

The beast tide this time was very fierce. Even though Wang Shun and Zhang Quan were not on the frontlines, they still felt a lingering fear when they saw the wounded coming in and out every day. When they came to deliver food to Li Yuanqing, they could not help but bring it up.

"Speaking of which, it's strange. The beast tide this year came too early. It's not late autumn yet, and it's coming so aggressively. The garrison is already struggling. I heard that the general has already requested help from the Imperial Court…" Wang Shun was also a little worried as he spoke of this year's beast tide.

In the past, at most, there would be two or three waves of beast tides in late autumn. The highest level beasts would only be in the seventh or eighth grade. They were equivalent to the seventh or eighth grade martial artists of the Northern Kingdom. This was already considered very powerful.

However, this year, the first wave of beast tide produced a grade seven ferocious beast. This made the garrison general extremely worried. He was afraid that a Beast King would appear this year.

One had to know that the Beast King was equivalent to a ninth-grade human martial artist. It was even stronger than the current Emperor of the Northern Kingdom. Once the Beast King attacked, the Wilderness would become a wasteland and the citizens of the Northern Kingdom would be slaughtered!

"Yes, today's tea is very delicious!" Li Yuanqing smiled and stood up to leave.

However, when Wang Shun was clearing his teacup, he was stunned. Because beside the teacup thatHis Highness had drunk, there was a Wallbreaker Pill.

That was the Wallbreaker Pill! Wang Shun's entire body was trembling as he knelt on the ground with a plop and kowtowed to Li Yuanqing, whose back could no longer be seen. He was truly indebted to His Highness.

Yet, he did not point it out nor was he willing to directly show mercy.

And even though His Highness the Crown Prince had been sent to the Wilderness, he still had such an incomparably precious Wallbreaker Pill. If it weren't for His Highness the Crown Prince's Replenishment Pill saving his life, Zhang Quan probably wouldn't have survived.

That night, Wang Shun leaped to become an intermediate fourth-grade martial artist, drawing the envy of countless people.

A fourth-grade martial artist in the garrison could already lead a team with quite a number of guards following him. However, Wang Shun still brought food to Li Yuanqing obediently. He would only take the initiative to attack when they were attacked by ferocious beasts occasionally.

One day, just as Li Yuanqing was relaxing in the hot spring, a voice suddenly flashed through his mind.

[System detected the Green Light Ghost Flower at the bottom of the hot spring. Host, do you want to sign in beside the Green Light Ghost Flower?]

Green Light Ghost Flower?

Li Yuanqing, who was soaking in the hot spring, stood up from the water immediately. He lowered his head and looked at the hot spring. This was truly a good place. Not only was there a hot spring, there was also a Green Light Ghost Flower.

This was a good treasure. It was said that it was a main ingredient for healing injuries, and is able to revive the dead.

This was something that Li Yuanqing had seen in ancient books when he was the Crown Prince. He had thought that there was no such thing in this world. Who would have thought that it was hidden under a hot spring in the Wilderness?

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Chapter 8: Black Phoenix Spirit Technique

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"Sign in!"

[Congratulations to the host for signing in successfully. You will be rewarded with an Intermediate Level of Replenishment Pill!

[System reward (available!)

One: 100 Intermediary level Replenishment Pills.

Two: Black Phoenix Spirit Technique.]

Intermediate Replenishment Pill?

It was a good treasure as well. However, Li Yuanqing had no choice but to choose the Black Phoenix Spirit Technique. Even though intermediate Replenishment Pills were good, he had hundreds of basic ones.

He rarely had the chance to leave the Wilderness, let alone get injured. Therefore, these few hundred Replenishment Pills were of little value to Li Yuanqing. Therefore, he chose the Black Phoenix Spirit Technique instead of the intermediary ones.

A book appeared in his hands. Li Yuanqing flipped through a few pages and memorized the contents.

This Black Phoenix Spirit Technique was not inferior to the Clear Sky Sword Art from back then. There were a total of five levels, which were Rudimentary Understanding, Proficiency, Master, Pinnacle and Perfection.

As long as he reached the Proficiency level, he would be able to achieve the Martial God Paragon realm straight away.

Such a cultivation technique was extremely powerful. Any one of them was enough to make countless martial artists go crazy. After all, the reason why the Northern Kingdom had stood strong for so many years was because of a Martial Saint.

A technique that allowed a martial artist to become a Martial Saint would naturally cause people to go crazy.

After obtaining the Black Phoenix Spirit Technique, Li Yuanqing wondered if he should go to the bottom of the hot spring to take a look at the Green Light Ghost Flower. If it had matured, he would consider digging it out!

However, before he could move, he felt his entire body turn cold. It was as if something was approaching the valley. Hence, he stopped soaking in the hot spring. He immediately got up and prepared to put on the Nine Dragons Fiery Armor before putting on his green clothes.

He heard a squeak outside the door, but the sound was gradually fading away!

Someone?

Having been peeped on, Li Yuanqing quickly tidied himself up and rushed out of the room with the Clear Sky Sword in hand. His eyes searched everywhere. There were actually outsiders peeping in the valley?

I was careless in the bath.

After the voice outside the door appeared, it suddenly became silent. Even the sounds of insects and birds could be heard, as if the voice just now had never happened!

Suddenly, flames soared into the sky. The flames illuminated half the sky, as if the entire sky was on fire.

That should be the location of the camp.

Li Yuanqing's face turned cold. He did not look at the military camp. Instead, he walked around the valley with his sword in hand. Someone was spying on him, and coincidentally, there was an attack at the military camp.

This was probably a ploy to lure him away from the valley. How could there be so many coincidences in the world?

As expected, when Li Yuanqing was patrolling the area, the Clear Sky Sword in his hand flew out without him turning back and he heard a scream. When Li Yuanqing stood under the pine tree by the Clearwater Lake.

A lady in a white chiffon dress pulled out the Clear Sky Sword, which was covered in blood. When she saw Li Yuanqing rushing over, she stabbed the Clear Sky Sword at him without hesitation.

If it were an ordinary sword, Li Yuanqing would probably have dodged it, because although the lady before him was round, slender, and had phoenix eyes, her attacks were as fast as lightning. One look and one could tell that she was not easy to deal with.

Since when was there such a young advanced martial artist in the Northern Kingdom? Li Yuanqing was puzzled, but he had no time to think about it now. The Clear Sky Sword flew up at his will, not listening to the lady's command at all. Moreover, the sword was stained with blood. It was obvious that the lady was injured.

The lady was also a ruthless person. Seeing that the sword could not deal with Li Yuanqing, she suddenly leaped up with a cry. Her movements did not look human, but more like that of a wild beast. Moreover, two fangs suddenly appeared on her charming face. Her slender and fair fingers suddenly revealed sharp claws that resembled those of a wild beast. She leaped into the air and aimed at Li Yuanqing's heart.

As long as Li Yuanqing slowed down a little, there would definitely be a huge hole in his chest, and he would die with regrets!

For a moment, sand and stones flew everywhere. A cluster of golden flames flew into the lady's chest with a whoosh. Then, her eyes turned red and she kept howling. The entire Clearwater Lake turned dark!

For some reason, the towering flames of the garrison camp in the distance were suddenly extinguished. Only then did the frightened garrison troops gather together and begin to drive away the beasts that were like waves.

This wave of beast tide was too strange.

By dawn, the lady whose eyes were red had returned to normal. The places where the Clear Sky Sword had pierced her had been bandaged. However, she looked at Li Yuanqing with hatred and fear.

That flame was the inner demon seed that Li Yuanqing had been refining for a long time. When he saw the lady revealing her fangs and claws, he had already suspected that she was not human. He was afraid that she was a beast that had taken human form.

She must have come to the valley to look for something. However, she was discovered by him. After he stabbed her with the Clear Sky Sword, Li Yuanqing planted the inner demon seed of the Manipulation Art on her while they were close.

After planting the inner demon seed, Li Yuanqing realized that the girl had suffered severe internal injuries. The injury to her lungs was very serious, and it was an old injury. This made Li Yuanqing feel relieved. No wonder he had planted the seed of control on this lady so easily.

A beast that could transform into a human was at least comparable to a peak ninth-grade human martial artist.

"What's your name?"

Squeak squeak squeak! The lady did not speak, but her squeaks were similar to that of a fox. Looking at her sharp, fox-like face and charming phoenix eyes, Li Yuanqing guessed that she was a fox.

At this moment, she should at most have successfully transformed. However, she had yet to refine her larynx, so she could only let out the sounds of a wild beast. However, looking at her appearance, she should be able to understand what he was saying.

"What is your original form? A fox?"

The lady suddenly shook her head and nodded again. Her long and narrow phoenix-like eyes looked rather charming.

She was indeed under Li Yuanqing's control now that she was under the control of the Manipulation Art. If Li Yuanqing were to crush the golden fire seed, she would be doomed. Not even the gods could save her.

Right now, Li Yuanqing was her master. No matter how unwilling she was, she could not resist. When she died, Li Yuanqing would still be fine. He would just lose an inner demon seed. He would be able to refine it in a few days. However, the moment Li Yuanqing died, the inner demon seed would definitely explode. She would definitely die as well.

"Is the recent beast tide your fault?"

The lady was stunned for a moment, but she kept shaking her head.

Li Yuanqing asked suddenly. "Are you looking for something?"

This time, there was almost no hesitation. The lady nodded her head vigorously without any hesitation.

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Chapter 9: Hu Jiujiu!

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That was pretty much what Li Yuanqing had guessed, but he did not ask further.

He casually threw something at the lady and said, "I'll be your master from now on. If you don't want to die, listen to me. If you want to be my puppet slave, you'll have to treat your injuries first. I don't like sickly people…"

Li Yuanqing tossed over a hundred Replenishment Pills.

Back then, he had signed over a hundred pills at one go. He had consumed over a hundred pills himself, and gave over a hundred pills to Zhaoyang. He still had over three hundred pills left, but they were useless.

Now that he saw that this lady was injured, he simply threw it to her. After all, puppets controlled by the inner demon seed could not betray him.

"Your original form is probably a fox or something like that. From now on, your name will be Hu Jiujiu. Take your medicine…"

Squeak squeak squeak! Hu Jiujiu stared blankly at the hundred plus pills in her hand. She didn't seem to understand what was going on and was stunned. However, she let out a few happy squeaks in the end. It seems like she is very happy.

It had been many years since she had found a way to heal her injuries. She had sensed the aura of the Green Light Ghost Flower nearby, but she did not expect to be controlled by Li Yuanqing. However, it would be great if she could recuperate with these!

Hu Jiujiu, who did not know how to speak, followed behind Li Yuanqing. When Wang Shun saw Hu Jiujiu, his eyes widened in shock.

Hu Jiujiu was simply too beautiful. She was just like a born vixen. Even if she didn't speak, she was so charming that it made one's bones melt just by standing there. With just a glance, Wang Shun warned himself in his heart. I can't look, I mustn't look. I'll die if I continue to look. She's His Highness's woman!

However, Wang Shun soon found out that Hu Jiujiu was a mute girl and is Li Yuanqing's servant. Wang Shun did not dare to ask why such a beautiful girl was mute, or where she came from.

After that, he had been very docile. He did not dare to look Hu Jiujiu in the eye for a second time. He only talked about the fire at the garrison camp last night.

"I heard that the beast tide was the fiercest in recent decades. There was a qilin that could spew fire. It set fire to the encampment with a group of vicious beasts. Some people said that it was probably not a vicious beast, it was very likely to be a demonic beast. The general had already reported it to the Imperial Court and ordered everyone not to spread any rumors…"

Vicious beasts and demonic beasts were not on the same level.

The lowest grade of demonic beasts were even more terrifying than the Beast Kings. In all these years, the Northern Kingdom had never heard of any demonic beasts. At most, they were mostly vicious beasts.

That was why the general of the Wilderness garrison ordered that no one was allowed to spread rumors. He only said that the camp had accidentally caught fire yesterday and that it was fine after the fire was extinguished.

But Wang Shun told Li Yuanqing.

"I've seen the fire-breathing qilin. Even though it's far away, I feel that the beast is smart enough to understand human speech. And I'm sure you wouldn't expect it, Your Highness. It flares everywhere, but it didn't really hurt people. It feels like it's drawing everyone's attention to it. Then, for some reason, it leaves the camp again…

"If that vicious beast injures anyone, none of us from the garrison camp will be able to escape. We will all die!"

Wang Shun's voice trembled as he spoke. It was too terrifying.

Li Yuanqing was wary as well. It was way too dangerous out there. Not only were advanced martial artists running around everywhere, even these advanced vicious beasts were running around. If he were unlucky, he might bump into them. He wouldn't even know how he died then.

In order to survive this dangerous world after transmigration, he had voluntarily come to hide in the desolate Wilderness for three years. It seemed like he had to be more careful. Unless he was unrivaled in the world, he shouldn't go out and walk around casually.

Otherwise, who knew what terrifying vicious beasts, demonic beasts, or even Martial Saints he would encounter?

"Be careful too. Take away my tea later…"

Li Yuanqing nodded at Wang Shun and took a stroll in the valley. At the same time, he wanted to see if he could get a hundred times reward from the places. This world was too scary. He had to get more capital to defend himself!

Wang Shun's eyes widened when he was collecting the tea. Oh my god, there's actually a Marrow Cleansing Pill beside the tea. There was no one else around, and the pill was given to him by the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince had been in the Wilderness for three years, yet he still had such a treasure on him. It was truly unfathomable.

Wang Shun repeatedly warned himself in his heart that His Highness the Crown Prince was a great god. He was his great opportunity and great fortune. Moreover, he couldn't take a second look at Miss Hu anymore. No matter how beautiful she was, he couldn't take another look!

Even if there was no one else, Wang Shun still kowtowed in the direction Li Yuanqing left.

A few days later, Zhaoyang actually came to find Li Yuanqing. When the siblings sat down to drink tea, Hu Jiujiu stood by the side. Zhaoyang sized Hu Jiujiu up from head to toe and snorted a few times with an unpleasant expression.

Even a girl like Zhaoyang was jealous of Hu Jiujiu's figure. Furthermore, her eyes and face were even more beautiful than a budding flower. Even though Hu Jiujiu stood behind Li Yuanqing without saying anything, Zhaoyang's expression made her stance clear.

Li Yuanqing gestured for Hu Jiujiu to leave.

"Brother, I don't like her. She looks like a vixen. I'm afraid that you will be mesmerized by her…"

"Ahem ahem, what are you saying? She's just a mute servant that I picked up!"

Li Yuanqing looked at Zhaoyang helplessly. The girl had grown much taller this time. A thirteen-year-old girl should have been delicate and tender, but she had a confident and powerful aura.

It was normal for her to be so confident and imposing after three years when he thought about how his sister was in the palace and how a young girl in her teens had matured early.

"Oh then, what a pitiful person!" Zhaoyang, who looked like she was protecting her food, heaved a sigh upon hearing her brother's words. Now, she looked like a warrior who had taken off her armor. Her entire body relaxed as she smiled at Li Yuanqing.

"Brother, just you wait. It won't be long now. Father has taken a liking to me and specially sent me and Prince Zhongyi to investigate the beast tide in the Wilderness. Once I have the power and authority, I will let you return to the Palace. This place is too bitter…"

Zhaoyang looked around.

It was almost late autumn. The Wilderness was a cold place to begin with, and there were a few pine trees in the valley that could be seen. All that could be seen by the Clearwater Lake were withered branches and leaves.

It wasn't like the Imperial Palace. At this time, it was still filled with beautiful flowers and plants, and it was filled with a luxurious and comfortable feeling.

If they were in the Palace, how could there be a mute serving girl beside her brother? He was supposed to be the most honorable man in the Northern Kingdom!

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Chapter 10: Another Advancement!

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

"Take it. I have no use for this. And these, these—" Li Yuanqing casually handed over the Black Phoenix Spirit Technique and three hundred Wallbreaker Pills and Restore Origin Pills to Zhaoyang!

Zhaoyang left with reddened eyes. She was now the princess of the royal family with the highest talent in the Northern Kingdom. At such a young age, she was already a martial artist at the peak of the fifth stage of the intermediate level. Her Majesty was very kind to her. The resources of the entire Northern Kingdom were given to her.

When she came to the Wilderness, her father specially called her over and carefully gave her a Basic Wallbreaker Pill. It was slightly earlier than when he had promised her. That was also because she had advanced to the next level in three months.

A Wallbreaker Pill was the reward that her father had promised her for the past three years. However, that quality was clearly not comparable to the one hundred Wallbreaker Pills that her brother had given her. Furthermore, her brother had given her a hundred more precious Restore Origin Pills.

She swore in her heart that she would never forget the promise she made to her brother. She would definitely make him return to the Imperial Palace. Only when she was strong enough would she have the right to speak and her father would value her suggestion.

After all, she was the most powerful young royal princess in the Northern Kingdom. She was much stronger than the Crown Prince, who always pretended to be sick. Her father always said that he doted on her the most!

After Princess Zhaoyang left, the Wilderness calmed down. The tempestuous beast tide in the past had never appeared again. This puzzled the garrison general, but he did not dare to let his guard down.

Groups of guards patrolled the area around the Wilderness.

Wang Shun successfully advanced to the grade five and stood out among the tens of thousands of guards in the Wilderness. With his strength, he was more than enough to be a deputy general. Therefore, the garrison general planned to transfer him to his side.

After all, a fifth-grade martial artist specially delivering food to the crippled crown prince was a waste of talent no matter how one looked at it.

But Wang Shun went to the camp and talked to the general for half the night. They didn't know what they were talking about, but someone suggested they transfer Wang Shun back. The general didn't agree and let him continue delivering food to the crippled prince in the valley.

However, Wang Shun now had a new team of guards by his side. Zhang Quan became his assistant and the two of them continued with their usual routine.

The weather slowly turned cold, and it was snowing heavily again. Every year, at this time of year, there would be a beast tide. Before the weather turned cold this year, there would be a small wave of beast tide attacking.

That was why everyone in the encampment had been tense this year. The Imperial Court had even sent a large army and some high-level martial artists to protect the Wilderness.

It was rumored that there was a peak eighth-grade Prince Zhongyi overseeing the Wilderness, and Zhaoyang had also followed him to the Wilderness. Furthermore, she had very quickly advanced to a sixth-grade martial artist. This greatly invigorated the hearts of the garrison soldiers who were fearful! Although the beast tide was fierce, they had Princess Zhaoyang!

A thirteen year old sixth-grade martial artist had already become a genius in the Northern Kingdom. She was already the hope of the entire Northern Kingdom. She was so young, so talented, and had advanced so quickly. The chances of her becoming a Martial Saint were too high!

His Majesty, who received the news in the Imperial Palace, was very pleased this year. He got someone to send over a hundred carriage gifts and directly rewarded them to Princess Zhaoyang. He also gave Princess Zhaoyang a palace that was about the size of the Crown Prince's residence.

It was said that it was the residence of the former crippled crown prince, Li Yuanqing. However, because Princess Zhaoyang was fond of it, His Majesty bestowed it to her.

Although this winter was very cold, the entire Northern Kingdom had yet to celebrate the New Year. Everyone was immersed in great joy and hope because the Northern Kingdom would soon have another Martial Saint.

The first Martial Saint of the Northern Kingdom was also the grandfather of Li Yuanqing and Princess Zhaoyang. He was the father of the current Emperor and the founder of the Northern Kingdom.

If the Northern Kingdom were to produce a Martial Saint, then the Northern Kingdom would be impregnable.

Who among the commoners did not wish for the country to be stable and prosperous and have a peaceful life?

Coincidentally, when Princess Zhaoyang announced that she was going to advance to become a sixth-grade martial artist, the Wilderness actually became exceptionally calm, let alone a massive beast tide.

In fact, those wild beasts rarely came to harass humans. They seemed to be hiding in the depths of the Wilderness and never came out.

This caused Wang Shun, who came to deliver food to Li Yuanqing, to constantly mention Princess Zhaoyang. She was an auspicious sign of the Northern Kingdom.

"Everyone in the country is saying that Princess Zhaoyang is a lucky person. She came to the Wilderness and we didn't even have a beast tide. As expected of a thirteen-year-old sixth-grade martial artist. Even the founding Emperor of the Northern Kingdom only became a sixth-grade martial artist when he was fifteen years old. Princess is really amazing…

"After the New Year, the princess will be fourteen years old. His Majesty will definitely choose a good son-in-law for her. I really don't know who else in the Northern Kingdom is worthy of our Princess Zhaoyang…"

After the New Year, Princess Zhaoyang would turn fourteen years old. It was customary for the royal family to select a prince consort for the princess.

However, in all the years since the founding of the Northern Kingdom, someone like Princess Zhaoyang was the first princess in history. His Majesty would definitely choose her prince consort carefully. Her prince consort might be different from all the other princesses!

"That's fast. Zhaoyang is already fourteen years old. She's about to choose her prince consort…" Li Yuanqing commented indifferently. His sister was a little ambitious and hardworking. Otherwise, she would not have advanced so quickly even with those pills. It was too tough for a girl. He hoped that she would be able to choose a husband for herself in the future and let her do whatever she wanted.

"That's right. I wonder who would be so lucky as to marry Princess Zhaoyang! Speaking of which, the Princess is a person with great fortune. Look, it's almost the New Year and there hasn't been a large-scale beast tide in our Wilderness. This is all thanks to the Princess…"

Without the beast tide, the encampment would have no casualties, and the commoners would not have to worry.

"Wang Shun, last time you said that there was something spitting fire in the encampment camp. What does it look like?"

"It looks fierce. It's spitting fire. It looks… Aiya, Your Highness, when did you get a deer? It looks quite cute…" Wang Shun, who was talking to Li Yuanqing, suddenly exclaimed because he saw a deer-like thing standing beside Hu Jiujiu, staring at him nervously. It seems like it would run away if Wang Shun approached it.

"Oh, oh, it's a deer picked up by Hu Jiujiu. Fortunately, this valley is huge. It will look for food on its own. You don't have to worry. There won't be any beast tide this year. Everyone can have a peaceful year. When next year comes, Princess Zhaoyang should choose her husband…"

Li Yuanqing glanced at the nervous little deer who was about to escape at any moment and smiled mysteriously.

A qilin that could breathe fire, didn't it look like this deer?

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