Goddess Atlas, Starting from the Queen

Chapter 116 Why don't you try hitting me, General Mu?

Upon seeing the cultivation technique that appeared in the treasure chest, Lu Ming's first thought was of the black energy inside the manor.

If he had this technique, would he be able to resist the erosion of the black energy?
Thinking of this, Lu Ming wanted to hurry up and go to the manor to give it a try.

However, the moment he moved, he woke up Dongfang Liyue from her sleep.

At that moment, a ray of sunlight shone into the room through a crack in the window, turning the room into a blinding white.

Dongfang Liyue was completely exhausted and weak. She didn't even have the strength to get up. She realized that Lu Ming's strength had increased again, and she was just a plaything in Lu Ming's hands.

Dongfang Liyue struggled to support herself on the bed, then slowly raised her upper body. As soon as she moved, she sensed Lu Ming's presence.

Despite her efforts, Dongfang Liyue finally stood up. She looked down at Lu Ming, her beautiful eyes filled with resentment.

Lu Ming raised his hand and patted Dongfang Liyue's buttocks, then said, "It seems your seductive skills have improved recently. Not bad, not bad."

Dongfang Liyue trembled slightly, but she didn't say anything. She was too tired to even speak.

Lu Ming said, "Let's leave it at that for now. Let me know any movements that person makes."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ming turned over with Dongfang Liyue in his arms, then pulled away. With the help of a maid, Lu Ming took a bath and went to the study.

Dongfang Liyue also left the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion with a limp.

At this moment, Xiao Qingyun stood at the gate of the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion and saw Dongfang Liyue limping into the carriage. A hint of suspicion flashed in her cold eyes.

Ever since she learned in the forest outside the manor that Lu Ming was a cultivator, Xiao Qingyun had been pondering a question: why was Lu Ming's strength able to improve so quickly?

Even though Lu Ming is a cultivator, cultivation still requires a process. Moreover, his master had previously said that none of his children had the talent for cultivation, which is why his master did not pass on the cultivation techniques to Lu Ming and his two brothers.

Even if you don't have talent, you can still practice martial arts and improve your health even if you don't have much strength. But it's different when it comes to cultivating immortality. If you don't have talent or aptitude, then you really can't do it.

Xiao Qingyun did not think that her master had misjudged her.

She suspected that Lu Ming in the past might not have had any talent for cultivating immortality, but the immortal behind Lu Ming used some method to give Lu Ming some talent for cultivating immortality.

However, Lu Ming's talent for cultivating immortality was given by an immortal after birth. How could his cultivation speed be faster than someone who already possessed the talent for cultivating immortality?

At this moment, Xiao Qingyun remembered some things her master had said about cultivators. She thought of a way to quickly improve her strength and realm, which was to absorb yin to replenish yang.

However, that's something only heretical practitioners do.

Is it possible...

Xiao Qingyun recalled the exhausted look on Dongfang Liyue's face when she came out, and she was now basically convinced that Lu Ming had used this method to increase his strength.

The thought of this possibility made Xiao Qingyun nervous. If Su Wanyun continued to stay in the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion, she might one day also fall victim to Lu Ming's poison. After all, Su Wanyun was still a virgin.

As for whether Lu Ming would be sentimental, Xiao Qingyun didn't think a heretical cultivator would be sentimental. His master had said that heretical cultivators had no feelings; they would stop at nothing to improve their strength.

No! We can't let Su Wanyun stay in the Prince Xiaoyao's Mansion any longer!
It seems she needs to find an opportunity to talk to Lu Ming and ask him to tell Su Wanyun to leave the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion. The longer Su Wanyun stays in the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion, the more dangerous it will be for her.

Not long after Dongfang Liyue left, Mu Yunyan appeared at the gate of the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion. Lu Ming was writing in his study when he heard from a maid that Mu Yunyan had come again, so he immediately had the maid bring Mu Yunyan to his study.

Mu Yunyan also meets the system's requirements. Even if you don't get close to her, talking to her more might increase the activation progress.

After entering the study, Mu Yunyan bowed to Lu Ming and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Lu Ming said, "No need for formalities. May I ask what brings Commander Mu here today?"

After raising her head, Mu Yunyan glanced at Lu Ming, who seemed to be an immortal descended to earth and exuded a holy radiance. Then she said, "The application of the Zhenling Guard has been approved. The court plans to have the Imperial Preceptor find an auspicious day to perform a ritual to communicate with Immortal Lu. After the ritual is completed, the Zhenling Guard will go down into the tomb to investigate the source of the black aura."

Lu Ming said, "It's good that it's passed. Then I'll leave this matter to the Zhenling Guard."

Mu Yunyan said, "This is our duty."

Seeing that Mu Yunyan's gaze seemed to be constantly scrutinizing him after she entered the room, Lu Ming asked curiously, "Chief Mu, is there anything else?"

Mu Yunyan said, "This humble official would like to ask some questions about His Majesty. Is it convenient?"

Lu Ming said, "Please speak, Commander Mu."

Mu Yunyan asked directly, "There were rumors a few months ago that His Majesty's days were numbered and even the imperial physicians were helpless against His Majesty's illness. Why has His Majesty recovered so quickly? His Majesty doesn't look sick at all now."

Lu Ming asked in confusion, "Why is Commander Mu asking this question? It doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Zhenling Guard, does it?"

The Zhenling Guard only deals with evil spirits, and Mu Yunyan didn't ask about this when she saw me last time. Why is she suddenly asking about it today?
Mu Yunyan said directly, "Recently, there have been more and more evil spirits around the capital. The Zhenling Guard must find out any abnormalities. If there is any offense, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Lu Ming instantly understood Mu Yunyan's thoughts; she was treating him like an evil spirit.

Lu Ming revealed a slight smile, "Commander Mu, do you think I'm some kind of evil spirit?"

Mu Yunyan said, "This humble official is merely investigating anomalies."

At this point, Mu Yunyan had already become wary. The reason she dared to be so direct was because she had enough confidence in her own strength. If Lu Ming was really possessed by evil spirits, she could directly attack him.

If Lu Ming wasn't possessed by evil spirits, she was merely performing her duties, and the Carefree King couldn't say anything.

The behavior of the Carefree Prince is indeed too abnormal. If the Carefree Prince's Mansion does not provide a reasonable answer, it is only right for the Zhenling Guard to conduct an investigation.

Lu Ming stood up from his chair and walked towards Mu Yunyan. Mu Yunyan's expression became very serious. Could it be that her father had really guessed correctly?
As Lu Ming walked, he said, "Evil spirits shouldn't have dragon energy protecting them. Why don't you try hitting me, Commander Mu?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunyan was taken aback for a moment, and then she quickly said, "This humble official wouldn't dare."

Mu Yunyan thought to herself, "Is this a strategic retreat?"

No matter what, the Prince of Xiaoyao is still a descendant of an immortal. She can suspect him, but she cannot directly attack him. If the Prince of Xiaoyao in front of her is an evil spirit, that's fine, but if he is not possessed by an evil spirit, she cannot bear the crime of attacking a descendant of an immortal.

Mu Yunyan suspected that this was an evil spirit that was certain she wouldn't dare to harm the body of the Carefree King, so it deliberately said this.

(End of this chapter)