Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 543 Extra: Have you not heard of a hen crowing at dawn?

"Phew, it's finally over." Li Qingying looked at the faction panel that had just appeared.

She could understand it, but the information she analyzed was relatively limited, not as much as Xiong Zhigang and Yang Qianyuan.

But it didn't matter, because before they left, they somehow found a large number of capable officials and gave them to her.

All she has to do is delegate authority and then focus on her cultivation.

If you encounter something you can't solve or really mess things up, just apply to enter another ally's trial world to hide away.

Then let Guo Ming and others handle it.

As for the productivity-related resources obtained from Chu Danqing, Li Qingying doesn't need to worry about them; she can just distribute them.

The court system that Yang Qianyuan created for her was able to be fully implemented.

If you can't get it done, go find Yang Qianyuan, the after-sales service representative.

"Although the trial world I'm in is closed off, the apostles haven't left yet, so we need to lie low for a while," Li Qingying said in a low voice.

The Trial World is closed, but that doesn't mean all the Apostles have disappeared.

The existing apostles will either have to wait until they fail their mission or reveal information about Paradise and be forced to return, or they will return early after completing their mission or after completing their trial mission.

Allies are naturally not as high priority as apostles.

Therefore, it's impossible to simply close off the trial world and expel these apostles.

If we really do that, who will bear these losses?
Even if they squeezed Chu Danqing dry, they couldn't compensate for this loss, so they had no choice but to leave normally.

According to Li Qingying's estimate, this process will take at least six months to a year.

Chu Danqing's trial missions were conducted on a monthly basis, and the other apostles must have taken just as long.

"Let's take this opportunity to rest and recuperate." Li Qingying knew that in the past ten days, they had turned Donglin and Beishuo upside down.

Currently, 80% of the land bordering the east and north has become part of the territory of Xilong.

The reason they didn't completely wipe them out was because Yang Qianyuan knew that Chu Danqing's Paradise Points were running out, so he stopped.

However, due to this ordeal, Donglin and Beishuo have no chance of recovery.

As for Nanzhao, Guo Ming warned them once and they behaved themselves.

The reason they weren't dealt with together is because Donglin and Beishuo are easy targets.

If they want to minimize the impact on the Apostle Trials while expanding their gains in a short period of time, then they have no choice but to target them.

Before Chu Danqing returned after completing his trial mission, only Nanzhao and Xilong remained to maintain their national strength.

Therefore, the Nanzhao Kingdom was only warned and no action was taken.

"The Empress Dowager has arrived!"

The eunuch's voice came over, and Li Qingying got up to greet him.

"Grandma, I remember you should be cultivating at this time. Why are you looking for me?" Li Qingying greeted the Empress Dowager of Xilong as she entered the inner hall.

Empress Dowager Xilong said, "Your friends have left."

"They just left not long ago." Li Qingying wasn't lying, then asked, "Why is Grandma asking this?"

"Naturally, I want to ask when you will return power to the emperor." Empress Dowager Xilong didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "You are a woman, how can you rule the world?"

"Have you not heard of the hen crowing at dawn?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qingying frowned: "Grandma, even if I were willing, my four friends wouldn't agree."

The Paradise Points used by Chu Danqing alone amounted to an astronomical sum.

Even if Chu Danqing didn't care, the other four wouldn't let it go.

If she dares to back down, the four of them will help her take ten steps forward.

Especially the goddess of cats, who looks like just a well-behaved kitten.

But in reality, they are ferocious and terrifying gods.

Because we're all on the same side, the Cat Goddess is so cute when she meows.

Empress Dowager Xilong remained silent upon hearing this.

After much deliberation, he finally asked, "What are your four friends after?"

"You have gone to great lengths to first occupy the eastern and northern borders, and then searched far and wide for capable ministers and officials to assist you in governing."

"I really don't understand why they didn't take a single penny after the job was done."

If it were about helping someone conquer the country and then demanding money, power, beautiful women, or even absolute power in the court and controlling the emperor, she could understand.

But after they finished their work, they didn't want anything. Empress Dowager Xilong didn't think they were kind-hearted; she only felt that they probably had a bigger plan.

“Let’s make it mutually beneficial,” Li Qingying said. “Grandma, this isn’t over yet.”

"They'll have to come again next time."

This was meant to be a heads-up for Empress Dowager Xilong.

A 50% control of power is just the beginning; unification and real power must be achieved.

Then she also needs to continuously develop national strength and improve her ranking in the Trial World.

However, someone will help her with this, so she doesn't need to worry about these things.

Empress Dowager Xilong narrowed her eyes upon hearing this.

"Could it be that they intend to help you sweep across the land and unify the world?" Empress Dowager Xilong immediately asked, "Then why do they wait until next time?"

"Motivation is high right now, why leave?"

Li Qingying was also embarrassed, as this was not a good explanation.

We can't really tell Empress Dowager Xilong that Chu Danqing is broke.

“Grandma, they really do want to help me sweep across the land and unify the world.” Li Qingying answered the question, and then said, “It’s just that the timing is not right now, we need to wait a little longer.”

She was telling the truth; the opportune moment is when all the apostles return, and then they can simply sweep through the battlefield.

"Then why should I help you?" Empress Dowager Xilong was somewhat bewildered.

This was the first time she had ever seen anyone want to help a woman ascend the throne; how could they be so foolish? "Because they are on our side," Li Qingying said softly. "Either I sit, or they kill all the people who oppose me, and then let me sit."

There's no room for negotiation on this matter; even Chu Danqing's intercession won't work.

Guo Ming, Xiong Zhigang, Yang Qianyuan, and the Goddess of Cats—these four represent not only themselves, but also the entire world behind them.

The same applies to Li Qingying.

Therefore, it is not only they themselves who need to improve, but also the world and the forces behind them.

Interests combined with camaraderie have brought everyone together into the closest possible community.

Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Xilong began to have a multitude of thoughts running through her mind.

"If it can truly help you unify the world, then you may sit on the throne."

"But..." Empress Dowager Xilong paused, then immediately said, "How about having your eldest nephew adopted by you and made the crown prince?"

However, Li Qingying lowered her eyelids and calmly said, "If he is willing to be the crown prince for life, then so be it."

Before Chu Danqing died, even dying was difficult for her.

With a lifespan of three years, lotus seeds simply cannot die naturally.

If it's due to an accident or premeditated murder, then she can also be resurrected from the Golden Scale Pool.

Once she is resurrected, the accident will be fine.

But if it were a premeditated murder, other allies would have to step in to handle it.

"Are you so confident?" Empress Dowager Xilong was quite surprised by Li Qingying's answer.

"Next time, I'll ask for some longevity pills for Grandma, Father, and Mother," Li Qingying said. "Even if we don't live as long as the heavens, as long as we stay peaceful and don't cause trouble, we can still achieve immortality."

"Grandma, if you don't believe me, you have to believe in the abilities of my friends."

Having said all that, Empress Dowager Xilong was also pondering the matter.

"If it is truly possible to extend one's lifespan to immortality," said the Empress Dowager of Xilong. "I will have them assist you in governing, so that you can rightfully ascend the throne."

"Then Grandma should think of her explanation. We'll see in a few days," Li Qingying said.

This was one of Yang Qianyuan's solutions for her. As for longevity pills? There was no need for Chu Danqing's Three-Flower Lotus Seeds; the Guo Family Longevity Pills refined by Guo Ming's family would suffice.

"Alright, I'll do as you say." After saying this, Empress Dowager Xilong chatted for a few more minutes and then got up and left.

After everyone left, Li Qingying said, "Brother Jiang, you've been watching for so long, you can say what's on your mind in person."

As soon as she finished speaking, a figure leaped down from the pillar.

The visitor was none other than Jiang Buqi.

The other party went into hiding at the border between Donglin and Nanzhao, and then it was heard that Xilong had raised an army in Donglin and Beishuo.

At first he didn't care, but then he saw the military formation of Kumashima.

Upon further inquiry, it was discovered that the royal family of Xilong had also been imprisoned.

I came here to investigate what was going on, only to find out that the person in power was actually Li Qingying.

This really surprised him.

"Li Mei'er, where is Brother Chu?" Jiang Buqi had a bad feeling.

"Brother Chu has gone back." Li Qingying said with a smile, "Brother Jiang, come and help me. I will appoint you as a general and give you command of the entire army."

"For Brother Chu's sake."

Jiang Buqi, however, frowned deeply, completely unable to comprehend what was happening before his eyes.

"Tell me first, what exactly happened?" Jiang Buqi said in a deep voice, "Where did Brother Chu go back to?"

"Let me go find him first."

Li Qingying shook her head: "If you can't find Brother Chu, then don't mention this matter."

"I heard from Xiong Jinglue that Sister Ping is already pregnant."

“Brother Jiang, even if you don’t think about yourself, you have to think about the children.”

"How can a country bumpkin compare to a great general?"

Jiang Buqi, however, was not impressed at all: "Hmph, I am not a power-hungry person. My children and grandchildren will have their own blessings."

Li Qingying knew Jiang Buqi's personality, so she didn't force him.

"Alright then," Li Qingying said. "What do you need Brother Chu for? When I see him in a few days, I'll pass on the message for you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Buqi said, "I just want to know where Brother Chu is."

“I’m afraid that won’t work.” Li Qingying gave a wry smile. “I don’t know either. He’s the only one who’s looking for me; I’ve never looked for him.”

She had no idea which world Chu Danqing would be going to for her next trial, and even if she did, she wouldn't be able to go.

She could only wait for Chu Danqing to summon her.

“So meeting in person is not an option, but I can bring you a video recording next time.” Li Qingying paused after saying that, and then explained, “It’s the small mirror you saw before.”

“Alright, then let Brother Chu let me know he’s safe,” Jiang Buqi said, then asked, “How long will that take?”

"I'm not sure yet. It could take anywhere from ten days to six months. I'll have to wait for him to contact me to find out the exact time," Li Qingying said.

"Then I'll wait for news from you, Li Mei'er." After saying that, Jiang Buqi added, "I have no way of knowing why this great change occurred."

"But your use of force will surely lead to widespread suffering and death."

"I am no match for Jiang and cannot stop you. You should take care of yourself to avoid causing Brother Chu unnecessary distress."

"Farewell." Jiang Buqi said, then turned and left.

If he were still the leader of the Fengyun Gang back then, he certainly wouldn't have let it go so easily.

But now he is just an ordinary citizen, and even if he doesn't think about himself, he has to think about his wife and children.

As for news, Li Qingying was able to tell that Liu Ping was pregnant, which meant she already knew where he lived.

That's why the couple wasn't affected by the war.

(End of this chapter)