Fusang Sword Heart Diagram

Chapter 299 Trouble Originates in Xuandu
After staying at the mansion for two or three days, Ning Fusang finally obtained some useful information.

The mansion she was in belonged to the governor of Xuandu County, and there was a small country next door, the Siluo Kingdom.

In the main hall of the Kingdom of Siluo, wine cups were clinked and toasts were exchanged. The king, the royal advisor, and others were drinking and chatting happily, creating a lively atmosphere.

The Imperial Preceptor wore a moon-white robe, with three petals embroidered in crimson silk thread on the wide sleeves.
Prophecy flowers.

The Prophecy Flower is a legendary divine flower that blooms only once every hundred years. Its petals are divided into three parts, and are as red as blood. Consuming the petals can foresee future disasters.

Throughout the entire country, only the Imperial Advisor is permitted to use prophetic floral patterns.

The Queen Mother of the Kingdom of Siluo raised her cup and said with a smile, "Please, Your Majesty."

The king was overjoyed, drank the cup to the brim, and beckoned to his maid to refill the wine for the royal advisor.

Then, something unexpected happened.

The Imperial Advisor suddenly slumped onto the table, his golden cup falling to the ground with a crisp sound.

The king exclaimed in alarm, "Quickly summon the royal physician!"

The palace was in complete chaos. Guards stood protectively before the king. A quarter of an hour later, the royal physician finished taking the imperial advisor's pulse and knelt down to report:
"The Imperial Advisor is fine; he was probably just drunk."

"It's good that the Grand Preceptor is alright, it's good that he's alright..." The king patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief. He then ordered, "Send the Grand Preceptor to the palace to rest. Once he has sobered up, report to me as soon as possible."

But no one expected that the Imperial Preceptor Siluo's drunkenness would last for three days.

The main hall was filled with the tranquil fragrance of sandalwood. The Grand Preceptor opened his eyes, his gaze reflecting the elegant and sacred gauze curtains. He sat up and began to process the memories in his mind.

Termite Illusion.

He had been asleep in the termite illusion for so long.

"This ancient formation is indeed extraordinary."

A low voice drifted through the empty hall. The eunuch outside the hall, upon learning that the Grand Preceptor had awakened, hurriedly went to inform the King.

The Imperial Preceptor Siluo keenly noticed the movement of figures outside the palace, but acted as if nothing had happened.

Of the twenty demons who ventured into the remnants of the termite mound to explore, only twelve died, their souls severely damaged, and returned to the real world.

Of these twelve demons, less than half survived because their souls were severely injured and their cultivation was shallow.

The second time they entered the illusion, they lost five more demons. As for the other demons, they had not yet awakened to the truth since their first entry into the illusion, and had completely regarded themselves as people in a dream.

Zhang Huan estimated that there were about ten of his demons remaining in the termite illusion array.

Fortunately, the identity he had in the illusion was quite good, and there was much to be done with it. Zhang Huan put on his boots and took the initiative to meet the Queen of Siluo Kingdom.

In the study room.

Queen Silu rose to greet him: "Grand Preceptor, what brings you here?"

The Siluo Kingdom's Preceptor held a high position and was not required to kneel before the monarch. Zhang Huan bowed slightly and said, "I was very drunk and was actually led to the Heavenly Palace by an immortal. The immortal told me that a great calamity was about to occur in the Siluo Kingdom. I dared not be negligent and came to report to the king."

The Queen of Siluo's expression changed slightly, and she murmured, "So that's how it is. I was wondering why the Grand Preceptor had fallen into a drunken stupor for no reason. It turns out that an immortal had summoned the Grand Preceptor's soul."

"Grand Preceptor, has the immortal said where this calamity originates, and how should our country avoid it?" the Grand Preceptor humbly inquired.

Zhang Huan dipped his finger in tea and wrote three characters on the table.

"Xuandu County?"

The Imperial Advisor slowly frowned. "Xuandu County is prosperous and borders Huangque County of our country. In recent years, trade has been carried out between the two counties, and the people live in peace and contentment. The Prefect of Xuandu is also an honest and upright person. How could trouble have arisen in Xuandu?"

Zhang Huan stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Your Majesty, please don't forget that the wife of the Prefect of Xuandu is Princess Yishao."

"The immortal has warned that the nation is in great danger, and the ruler should make plans as soon as possible."

His identity as the Imperial Advisor was meant to foretell good or bad fortune. Successive rulers of the Kingdom of Siluo had unwavering faith in him, especially given the events that occurred, such as Zhang Huan falling asleep drunk at the banquet and having a three-day dream.

The Queen of Siluo asked, "In the Grand Preceptor's opinion, what should we do?" Zhang Huan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "Your subject is willing to lead the army to conquer Xuandu County!"

Based on the information he had, the ant dream was the regret of the Queen of Siluo Kingdom for failing to destroy the Kingdom of An. As long as he destroyed the Kingdom of An, the dream would naturally dissipate, and he would be able to obtain the ant pearl.

On the other hand, Zhang Huan wanted to seize power so that he could search for Bai Ni and Ning Fusang and kill them in the illusion.

His body has no martial prowess, so he can only rely on military force to accomplish what he wants.

After the Queen of Siluo and Zhang Huan had a long talk for more than an hour, the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion issued a very strange notice after they left the study.

Others couldn't understand it, but only the few demons under Zhang Huan's command, who had awakened their self-awareness and read the notice, came to seek refuge with the Imperial Preceptor.

*

Xuandu County, Prefectural Governor's Office.

Ning Fusang went to deliver the bathwater for Miss Luhuaxuan as usual, and the two maids were unusually polite to her.

"My wrist is sore today, go and get me some water. Remember to watch your eyes," said the maid, Hong Su.

Ning Fusang nodded. During her time in the Termite Illusion, she had been exercising, and her arm strength was now much better than when she first arrived. Carrying water with one hand was no problem for her.

The maid Qingzhi watched Chou Kui's retreating figure and murmured, "How come Chou Kui seems to have gained some class after just a few days?"

Hong Su thought for a moment and said, "When Miss was reading, she once read a sentence: 'A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days of separation.' This should be the case with Chou Kui."

A delicate fruity fragrance filled the room. From behind the screen came a woman's clear, crisp voice, "What's your name?"

"Ugly sunflower".

The young lady from Luhua Pavilion remained silent, but Ning Fusang, not wanting to miss such a good opportunity, asked, "Does Miss have any wishes?"

This was truly offensive. Just when Ning Fusang thought she wouldn't answer her anymore, the voice from behind the screen rang out again:

"What is the world like outside?"

Ning Fusang had never seen the outside world in the termite illusion either. She did not answer directly, but said, "If Miss wants to leave the manor, I can help you."

"I can't get out," the young lady said sadly.

“Ugly Sunflower, now that you’ve seen the world, come and tell me about it each time you visit.”

Ning Fusang thought to herself, "If the Lord of Dreams doesn't leave the mansion, how can the dream change?"

But this matter really needs to be considered carefully, because she can't even leave the manor at will now, let alone bring anyone with her.

Hong Su's voice came from outside: "Ugly Sunflower, why are you so..."

Before the word "long" could be uttered, Ning Fusang came out carrying a bucket.

Bai Ni was waiting for her outside the woodshed.

"Yao Ling, I've found Qian Yuan," Bai Ni said in a low voice.

Perhaps because Ning Fusang, Bai Ni, and Qian Yuan all had contracts, they were not separated but remained in this governor's mansion.

“He is now the eldest son of the family and has already recognized me. In a couple of days, he will ask me to go to Luhua Pavilion under the pretense of delivering flowers.”

Ning Fusang's eyes flickered, as if she had thought of something, and she gestured for Bai Ni to come closer to listen.

“There’s a cook in the manor who seems to be a demon, but she hasn’t awakened her self-awareness yet. Have Qianyuan find a reason to have her beaten to death.”

Weakening the enemy's strength naturally requires doing so before they can react.

In the real world, Ning Fusang always adhered to the principle of "better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free," and in the termite illusion, he had even less to worry about.

Bai Ni glanced at her: "How did you tell it was a demon?"