Goddess Atlas, Starting from the Queen

After thinking for a moment, Chen Qingying realized that the fastest way to obtain the Blood Lotus was probably to directly confront the Carefree King and demand it.

In recent days, more and more martial arts forces have entered the capital, including some famous sects.

Although Moonflower Palace is considered a top-tier power, it is not the only top-tier power in the Great Zhou Dynasty. If they do not find and consume the Blood Lotus as soon as possible, others will break into the Carefree Prince's Mansion to search for it. If another power finds the Blood Lotus first, they will truly be doing all the work for someone else.

Seeing that Chen Qingying was deep in thought and did not speak for a long time, Lin Yingqiu said, "How about I go and test the waters with the Prince of Xiaoyao first, and see if he is willing?"

Chen Qingying snapped out of her daze and said, "Okay, then I'll trouble Aunt Lin."

……

After comforting Su Wanyun, Lu Ming went to the study.

A storm is brewing, and he needs to seize the time to cultivate. He doesn't even know if there are any true cultivators left in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Without true cultivators, no matter how many people come, they will never return.

Just as Lu Ming entered the study, preparing to enter the secret chamber for cultivation through the underground passage, he heard a maid's voice at the door, "Your Majesty, Elder Lin requests an audience."

Lu Ming immediately guessed why Lin Yingqiu had come to see him. It was highly likely that Yuehua Palace was worried that the Blood Lotus would be snatched away by the increasing number of martial arts forces in the capital, so they were preparing to confront him.

Lu Ming sat down at the desk and said calmly, "Come in."

The next moment, Lin Yingqiu pushed open the door and entered. After Lin Yingqiu entered the study, the maid sensibly closed the study door.

With a smile, Lu Ming glanced at Lin Yingqiu's graceful figure and asked, "I wonder what business Elder Lin has with me?"

Lin Yingqiu said directly, "I came here today to discuss a business deal with Your Majesty, but I don't know if Your Majesty is interested in this deal."

Lu Ming feigned curiosity and asked, "Business? Is it the perfume business?"

"Then you should look for Su Wanyun. She manages all the business of the Prince's Mansion for me. I never interfere in the business of the Prince's Mansion."

Lin Yingqiu said, "It has nothing to do with perfume. This business can only be discussed with the King."

Lu Ming looked interested. "Oh? Elder Lin, could you tell me what kind of business it is?"

Lin Yingqiu asked again, "I wonder if Your Majesty has any interest in the throne?"

Hearing Lin Yingqiu's question, Lu Ming was slightly taken aback. Shouldn't Lin Yingqiu have come to ask him where the Blood Lotus was? Why was she asking him now if he was interested in the throne?
Could it be that she's trying to lure him into handing over the Blood Lotus by offering him the throne?

Thinking of this, Lu Ming asked seriously, "What does Elder Lin mean by this?"

"Such treasonous words cannot be spoken carelessly."

Lin Yingqiu said, "If Your Majesty is interested, then we can continue to discuss this business. If Your Majesty is not interested, then this business is not worth discussing."

Lu Ming said, "The throne is indeed quite tempting."

Hearing Lu Ming's words, Lin Yingqiu was overjoyed. She had always thought that no one in this world could be uninterested in the throne. Since the Prince of Xiaoyao was interested in the throne, then things would be much simpler.

Just as Lin Yingqiu was about to say something more, Lu Ming spoke up, saying, "Unfortunately, I have no interest in that position."

This……

Lin Yingqiu was stunned; she could hardly believe what she was hearing. No interest?

real or fake?

Sensing Lin Yingqiu's confusion through the "Spiritual Rhinoceros Technique," Lu Ming's lips curled slightly as he smiled and said, "If Elder Lin has come only to ask if I am interested in the throne, then Elder Lin should leave."

"If Elder Lin wants to inquire about spiritual objects, I can offer some answers."

Lin Yingqiu was taken aback again. She hadn't even asked about the spiritual plants yet, but the Prince of Xiaoyao brought it up on his own initiative. It seemed that the Prince of Xiaoyao already knew why the Moonflower Palace had come to the Prince of Xiaoyao's residence.

That makes sense. With people like Xiao Qingyun in the Prince Xiaoyao's Mansion, it's normal for them to guess the purpose of Yuehua Palace's visit.

Lin Yingqiu said, "Since Your Majesty has already guessed my purpose, then I will speak frankly. In the past few days, there have been rumors that the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion has a spiritual plant, and many martial arts forces have gone to the capital to try to obtain this spiritual plant from the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion."

"I wonder if this rumor is true?"

As soon as Lin Yingqiu finished speaking, Lu Ming got up from the wooden chair, walked around the desk, and slowly walked towards the window of the study. After reaching the window, Lu Ming turned his back to Lin Yingqiu and said, "Whether the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion has spiritual plants or not, Yuehua Palace should know best. Why is Elder Lin asking me instead?"

Watching Lu Ming's retreating figure, Lin Yingqiu was slightly distracted. What did the Carefree King mean by this? Did he already know that the blood lotus was planted by the Moonflower Palace?
Lin Yingqiu asked, "What does Your Majesty mean by this?"

Lu Ming did not answer immediately; he raised his hand and closed the study window.

Upon seeing this scene, Lin Yingqiu was slightly taken aback, and for a moment, a sense of crisis arose in her heart.

Lin Yingqiu was puzzled. What was going on? Why was she afraid of a spoiled brat?
After closing the study window, Lu Ming turned to Lin Yingqiu with a mocking expression and asked, "Elder Lin, didn't you come to me to ask for the Blood Lotus?"

Lin Yingqiu was shocked; she hadn't expected Lu Ming to know about the Blood Lotus.

How can this be……

Not to mention Lu Ming, even within the Moonflower Palace, not many people know about the Blood Lotus.

Some people may see the Blood Lotus and know that it is a spiritual plant, but they would never know its name.

Even if Lu Xiaoyao imparted some knowledge of the cultivation world to Xiao Qingyun, he shouldn't have told her about the Blood Lotus. Besides, even Lu Xiaoyao might not know about the Blood Lotus.

How did Lu Ming, a spoiled brat, know about the Blood Lotus?
After regaining her senses, Lin Yingqiu's expression instantly turned serious. She stared intently at Lu Ming and asked, "How did Your Majesty know about the Blood Lotus?"

Lu Ming said calmly, "Elder Lin doesn't need to know how I know."

"All you need to know is that if you want to obtain the Blood Lotus from me, you'll probably have to pay a price."

"You dare to plant a blood lotus on my father's immortal body? Your Moonflower Palace is truly audacious!"

Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from Lu Ming's dragon energy, Lin Yingqiu immediately felt immense pressure.

This made her wonder if he really was a spoiled brat?
After regaining her senses, Lin Yingqiu said, "I don't understand what Your Majesty is saying."

Seeing that Lin Yingqiu was still trying to play dumb, Lu Ming said directly, "Since Elder Lin is so insincere, then Elder Lin should leave. I will give the Blood Lotus to someone else in a few days."

Realizing that Lu Ming was not easily fooled, Lin Yingqiu stopped pretending and quickly said, "Your Majesty, please speak frankly. What price must Yuehua Palace pay to obtain the Blood Lotus in Your Majesty's possession?" (End of Chapter)