We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?.

Chapter 56 He looks most handsome in a blue robe (4000 words, two chapters combined)

In the square, Xiao Mo had just emerged from his consciousness from the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes when a string of words appeared in his mind—

The host has fully adapted to the 100-fold time ratio between the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes and the real world.

The ratio of time in the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes to real time has been unlocked.

The time ratio between the Book of Eternity and the real world can be increased to 1000:1.

A thousand years in the annals of history is equivalent to a year in the real world.

The host can choose different time proportions based on their own consciousness.

Note: The Hundred Lifetimes Book offers limited protection to its host. The host should determine the appropriate time frame based on their individual circumstances. If the chosen time frame is too high, the host may experience a profound sense of timelessness, feeling as if a thousand years have passed in a single glance, when they exit the book, which will severely impact their soul.

The words in my mind vanished.

Xiao Mo was overjoyed.

An increase in the ratio of time in the Book of Life and time in the real world means that you can receive rewards faster.

Of course, the flow of time in the Book of a Hundred Generations remains constant, just like in daily life.

Therefore, Bai Shi Shu was worried that after experiencing a thousand years in Bai Shi Shu, he would return to reality and find that only a year had passed.
This has a tremendous impact on one's spirit and soul, and may even drive one insane on the spot.

Regardless, increasing the proportion of time spent on this activity is beneficial to oneself.

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Mo stood up and began practicing his swordsmanship.

In the past few days, Xiao Mo has already entered the first level of Qi Refining.

Although his cultivation was not slow, he could not be described as exceptionally talented.

After a while, I should be able to enter the second level of Qi Refining.

After all, the Qi Refining Realm is the easiest to cultivate. As long as one has spiritual roots, most cultivators can cultivate to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

But going further ahead, establishing a foundation becomes much more difficult.

Foundation Establishment is a major hurdle for cultivators.

Once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, even with Foundation Establishment Pills, the success rate can only be increased by 20% to 30%. Most of the success still depends on your own efforts.

Moreover, the foundation building can only be done once.

If you fail once, you can't build a foundation again.

It's not that it's impossible, it's just that it's as difficult as climbing to heaven.

If Xiao Mo were to use an analogy, it would be similar to his own past life when the Chinese national football team qualified for the World Cup.

After the foundation is established, the cave dwelling will be open.

Qi Refining, Foundation Building, and Cave Abode are known as the Lower Three Realms.

Only after passing through the cave do we reach the Dragon Gate.

The Dragon Gate Realm is the first of the three intermediate realms, and it is also a very difficult hurdle.

"How exactly did Yan Shan'ao reach the Dragon Gate Realm?" Xiao Mo wondered helplessly.

Xiao Mo felt that even if he summoned him to the palace and secretly assassinated him, no matter how unexpected the attack was, he would still reach the Dragon Gate Realm.

Compared to the exceptionally talented women like Qingyi and Ruxue, Xiao Mo felt that with his own cultivation talent, it would take him countless years.

"And the art of imperial rule has disappeared from this world."

Thinking of this, Xiao Mo sighed inwardly.

When Xiao Mo left Bai Shi Shu, he went to the imperial palace's library to look at some ancient books.

Legend has it that long, long ago, there were vague records that although emperors could not use official techniques, they could use imperial techniques.

But now even emperors have lost the art of ruling.

If that wasn't just a legend, if emperors in the past could truly use imperial techniques.

That must be because something happened that caused the laws of heaven and earth to change, and the emperor was restricted.

However, the art of officialdom still exists in this world.

By dismissing someone from office, an emperor can diminish the fortune and destiny of that person.

The problem is that Yan Shan'ao reached the Dragon Gate Realm through his own cultivation, which has little to do with the fortune of the mountains and rivers. Although the Zhou Kingdom calls itself "Great Zhou", it is actually just an ordinary dynasty.

Compared to the State of Qi in the book of a hundred generations, it was just a small country.

Not to mention that the Zhou state's national fortunes are now plummeting, showing signs of being doomed.

Therefore, even if Xiao Mo were to appoint a new prime minister, his cultivation level would at most be at the peak of the Cave Abode realm.
Moreover, if I dared to reappoint a prime minister, I'm afraid I'd be strangled by a palace maid the very next day.

"Forget it, I'll stop thinking about it. I'll just take it one step at a time, practice my swordsmanship diligently, and try to get more rewards in the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes."

Xiao Mo began to focus on practicing swordsmanship.

An hour later.

Xiao Mo was covered in sweat and planned to take a bath at the Qingquan Palace next door.

The spring water in Qingquan Palace has the effect of relieving fatigue. Although it cannot compare with the spiritual springs of those sects, it is better than nothing.

"His Majesty."

Just then, Wei Xun's voice came from outside the door.

"Come in." Xiao Mo placed the peach wood sword on the shelf.

Wei Xun pushed open the door, took small steps to Xiao Mo, and bowed: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister just came by. This old servant said that Your Majesty is currently cultivating the Tao and should not be distracted, so the Prime Minister left and asked this old servant to convey a few words to Your Majesty."

"What did you say?" Xiao Mo picked up a cloth and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"The Prime Minister said that Elder Huang of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect is expected to arrive in the capital of our Great Zhou in about ten days. He hopes that Your Majesty will not forget to stop your cultivation in a few days and personally welcome Elder Huang."

Wei Xun said cautiously.

Xiao Mo frowned: "Go and tell him that I know."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Xun hurriedly retreated.

"and many more."

"What's your majesty's order?"

"Go and find out what kind of person Elder Huang is."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lingxin Palace.

A woman with a graceful figure stepped forward and bowed to the still-charming Empress Dowager sitting directly in front of her: "Your subject Yan Ruxue greets Your Majesty."

"We are of the same clan, there is no need for such formalities." Empress Dowager Yan smiled and stepped forward to help Yan Ruxue up.

Looking at this talented woman from the clan whom she hadn't seen for many years, Empress Dowager Yan's face was full of affection for the younger generation: "When you were little, you only reached my knees. I never imagined that you, Ruxue, would grow up to be such a graceful young lady."

Empress Dowager Yan pulled Yan Ruxue to sit down beside her: "When you were eight years old, Ruxue, you fell into the Canglan River. When I heard about it, I was almost scared to death. Fortunately, God protected you and you were safe and sound."

Yan Ruxue nodded and smiled: "I'm sorry to have worried you, Empress Dowager."

"Those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune." Empress Dowager Yan patted Yan Ruxue's hand. "Now you are the most talented woman in our Great Zhou, and in the future you will be our Empress. Your child will also be the Emperor of Great Zhou."

Yan Ruxue smiled shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Seeing the woman's shy and charming appearance, Empress Dowager Yan liked her even more.

"It's a pity. According to the etiquette of our Zhou Kingdom, you and His Majesty cannot meet before you are married. Otherwise, I would have His Majesty come over now and let him see what you look like. He would surely be captivated by you."

"What kind of Taoist practice is he even doing? He's probably completely obsessed with you."

Yan Ruxue simply smiled and thought, without saying anything more.

"What does Ru Xue usually do when she's at home?"

"I usually just read books, occasionally cook something to eat, and prune the flowers and plants, sometimes..."

Yan Ruxue answered truthfully.

Empress Dowager Yan listened and nodded.

The two started by chatting about everyday things.

Then Empress Dowager Yan explained some palace rules to Yan Ruxue. These were mostly about how to manage the harem and how to conduct herself as the future Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

These are things that no one can teach except the Empress Dowager.

Empress Dowager Yan originally wanted to test Yan Ruxue's court etiquette.

However, from the moment Yan Ruxue entered Lingxin Palace, Empress Dowager Yan knew from her every word and action that Ruxue had already passed the test.

Finally, Empress Dowager Yan took Yan Ruxue to Chunhe Courtyard to admire the flowers and plants and fly kites.

For Empress Dowager Yan

Ru Xue's entry into the palace not only further solidified the Yan family's position, but also...

Secondly, within this deep palace, having a woman from one's own clan to chat about everyday matters from time to time would prevent the palace from becoming too boring.

"Oh no! The kite broke!"

In Chunhe Courtyard, just as Empress Dowager Yan and Yan Ruxue were chatting and flying kites, the kite broke its string and fell into a courtyard not far away.

"Please forgive us, Your Majesty." The palace maids of Lingxin Palace all knelt down.

"It was I who broke it, not you." The Empress Dowager looked toward where the kite had fallen, which seemed to be in the direction of Xianxin Palace.

Empress Dowager Yan smiled slightly: "Ruxue, would you please go and retrieve that kite for me?"

"My daughter obeys."

Yan Ruxue bowed slightly and went to retrieve the kite with her personal maid without asking why.

After Yan Ruxue left, Huang Shangyi whispered to the Empress Dowager, "Empress Dowager, His Majesty is currently cultivating at the Daoist Altar next to Xianxin Palace. Miss Yan has not yet entered the palace. If His Majesty and Miss Yan were to meet, it would be improper. If this matter were to spread..."

The Empress Dowager's lips curled up: "I merely asked Ruxue to retrieve the kite; I did not intentionally arrange for her to meet His Majesty. If they happen to bump into each other, it can only be attributed to fate. What can the ministers say?"

Huang Shangyi: "."

"Alright, don't worry about this."

As she spoke, Empress Dowager Yan sighed.

"Ru Xue is an excellent woman who understands the bigger picture. She entered the palace this time for the prosperity of my Yan family. When I entered the palace thirty years ago, I was uneasy and did not know what kind of person the late emperor was."

Now, let this child meet her future husband first; at least she'll feel more at ease after she gets married.

"It is Miss Yan's good fortune that the Empress Dowager is so considerate of her."

"What kind of blessing is this?" Empress Dowager Yan smiled. "Let's see if they have the chance to meet."

Meanwhile, after bathing in Qingquan Palace, Xiao Mo changed into a new Taoist robe and instantly felt much refreshed.

As for the dragon robe.

Xiao Mo hadn't worn it in a long time.

If you're going to put on a show, you have to be convincing; you can't change your persona.

Xiao Mo walked alone in the palace.

He did not allow the palace maids or others to follow him.

Xiao Mo wanted to take a walk alone to clear his mind.

However, when Xiao Mo arrived at a garden next to Xianxin Palace, he saw two women standing under a tree, looking up at each other.

One was dressed as a lady from a prominent family, and the other as a maid.

Following their gaze, I saw a kite hanging in the tree.

Just as Xiaochun was at her wit's end, wondering how to get the kite down, she turned around and saw Xiao Mo. She said happily, "Excuse me, Daoist priest, could you please help us get this kite down?"

Xiao Mo was stunned for a moment before realizing that the maid was talking about him.

At this moment, Yan Ruxue also turned around and looked in Xiao Mo's direction.

The moment Xiao Mo gazed into the woman's eyes, his heart skipped a beat.

The woman's oval face was as white as snow, so delicate that no texture could be seen, as if it had been carefully carved from the finest mutton fat jade.

Her nose is delicate and high, below which are two naturally red lips with slightly upturned corners. Even when she is not smiling, she exudes a gentle and approachable warmth.

Her neck was long and fair, with elegant lines like a swan's neck. The curve of her collar below her waist looked quite exaggerated.

But what made Xiao Mo's heart tremble was not her appearance.

It was the woman's pair of peach blossom eyes.

These peach blossom eyes, like two newly blossoming peach petals, float gently on the spring water. The corners of the eyes, as if carefully drawn, are slightly upturned, containing a trace of moist rouge.

Xiao Mo thought of a woman.

Their eyes really do look so alike.

The only difference is that her snow-white peach blossom eyes reveal a touch of playfulness and innocence amidst their charm.

But the woman's eyes seemed to have witnessed a thousand years of vicissitudes.

Just one glance is enough to evoke pity.

It was as if she had endured thousands of years of loneliness and countless days and nights of despair alone.

"Taoist priest, why are you staring at my young lady like that? It's extremely rude of you!" Xiaochun said, frowning.

"My apologies, my apologies, I was rude." Xiao Mo smiled and bowed. "Let me help you two take down the kite."

Xiao Mo stepped forward, leaped up, and in a few steps climbed onto the tree branch, taking the kite down from the tree.

Although Xiao Mo was only at the first level of Qi Refining, he could still manage such a small task.

As for revealing one's cultivation level.

It was common for emperors to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining, and Yan Shan'ao wouldn't care even if he knew, because in his view, it was impossible for an emperor to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Here you go." Xiao Mo handed them over.

"Thank you, Taoist priest." Xiaochun happily accepted the kite. "Miss, let's go back."

"Mm." Yan Ruxue nodded and bowed slightly. "Thank you, young master."

"It's just a little effort."

Yan Ruxue raised her head, glanced at Xiao Mo, and turned to leave.

Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Xiao Mo couldn't help but shake his head: "Those eyes, they really do look alike."

On the way back to Chunhe Courtyard, Xiaochun, who was holding the kite, belatedly realized and asked in confusion, "Eh? Miss, why are there Taoist priests in this palace?"

Yan Ruxue covered her mouth and chuckled: "This is the inner palace of the imperial palace. Ordinary men are not allowed to enter without His Majesty's permission. Even if His Majesty summons them, they cannot act alone and must be accompanied by a palace maid. This person walks openly and honestly in the inner palace by himself. Moreover, His Majesty likes to cultivate Taoism now. Why do you think there are Taoists in the imperial palace?"

"!!!"

Xiaochun stopped in her tracks, as if struck by lightning, her face turning deathly pale.

"Miss, I was just being disrespectful to His Majesty, I..." Xiaochun stammered, as if she were about to cry.

"It's alright." Yan Ruxue smiled. "His Majesty isn't that petty; he won't hold it against you."

"Really? How do you know, Miss?"

"Of course I know." Yan Ruxue's eyes curved into a smile as she turned and continued walking forward. "I've known for a long time."

"Eh?" Xiaochun quickly ran forward and followed her mistress. "Does Miss know His Majesty very well?"

"I guess so," the woman nodded.

"Then what else do you know about His Majesty, Miss?"

“Hmm,” Yan Ruxue thought for a moment, “He doesn’t look good in Taoist clothes.”

Xiaochun tilted her head: "Then, Miss, what would look good on His Majesty?"

"Blue robe".

The woman's smile is as beautiful as a flower.

He was wearing a blue robe.

It's the most beautiful.

(End of this chapter)