Reborn as a Snake: Many Children, Many Blessings, Only I, the Green Snake Immortal

Xu Qing took another look at Yan Tong.

Royal patron—that's quite a prestigious title.

In recent days, he has gained a much better understanding of this land.

The Jin, Liang, and Wei dynasties were able to establish their own dynasties, and this was certainly not due to a single title.

Its overall strength surpasses that of many first-class sects, which is why it is qualified to make those sects behave themselves.

The Yandao Sect had considerable influence in the surrounding areas, but it was a different story when compared to the imperial dynasty.

This old man, a royal retainer, had been protecting the young girl at every turn in the mountains that day...

Xu Qing's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "So, Miss Fang Yan is also a member of the royal family?"

Yan Tong nodded: "The princess is a royal princess of the Great Wei Dynasty. She has important matters to attend to right now and cannot leave. Otherwise, she would have come in person to thank you, fellow Daoist."

really.

Xu Qing wasn't particularly surprised by this answer.

I sensed that the girl's identity was unusual that day, but I was too busy searching for her to investigate further.

"Fellow Daoist, this is the fragment of the immortal treasure that was promised earlier."

As Yan Tong spoke, she took out the things she had brought and handed them over with both hands.

Xu Qing reached out and caught it, then looked down at it.

It turned out to be a broken mirror.

The ancient mirror was badly damaged; the piece I was holding was only about 30% of its original size.

Looking along the remaining outline, large sections of the mirror body are gone, leaving only the broken edges.

Xu Qing turned it over; the back was covered in rust, mottled and looking quite old.

Looking at the front, the mirror surface remains smooth, forming a stark contrast to the rusty back.

He glanced at it a few times, then put the broken mirror away.

The old man was quite trustworthy; he did indeed deliver what he promised.

"I've accepted the gifts; that concludes our agreement from that day."

"Thank you, fellow Daoist." Yan Tong cupped his hands and said, "If it weren't for your help back then, I'm afraid I wouldn't have had the chance to deliver this item."

Yan Tong smiled slightly when he saw that Yan Tong had accepted the letter, and then said, "In addition, I have also brought a handwritten letter."

"Handwritten?"

"This letter was written by one of my royal uncles from the Great Wei Dynasty. He heard about the princess's previous ordeal and asked me to personally deliver it to you, fellow Daoist."

Yan Tong took out the letter and handed it to Xu Qing.

Xu Qing took it and unfolded it to read.

Yan Tong waited on the side, expecting the letter to contain at least some words of thanks.

He was only responsible for delivering the letter; he didn't know what the Imperial Uncle had written beforehand.

Xu Qing read very quickly, scanning from beginning to end, her expression remaining unchanged.

He then handed the letter back.

"Take a look too."

Yan Tong was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously took the paper. Her gaze fell on the paper, but after reading only a few lines, the smile on her face froze.

The letter actually wanted to recruit Xu Qing as a courtier of the Great Wei, to assist a prince!

Asking a powerful person for help is not unusual, but this royal uncle's words left no room for negotiation.

It was as if allowing Xu Qing to serve the royal family was already a great honor for him, and being able to assist the prince was an even greater favor.

As for whether Xu Qing was willing or not, the letter didn't even ask.

Yan Tong stared at the words, cold sweat gradually beading on her forehead.

This doesn't look like hiring someone at all.

He had personally witnessed Xu Qing drawing his sword to kill someone, and he had also heard about what happened afterward.

This young man's temper is not something that can be made to bow down and obey by simply invoking the name of the royal family.

The handwritten letter that I brought with such care all the way here has turned out like this!

Yan Tong looked up at Xu Qing, who was simply sitting there calmly, waiting for him to finish reading the letter. There was no anger on his face, which made Yan Tong even more hesitant to delay.

"Fellow Daoist, I was unaware of the contents of this letter beforehand."

He quickly explained, "My royal uncle only instructed me to hand it over to you personally. I didn't open it myself and had no idea it was..."

At this point, he was momentarily at a loss for words.

The letter was still in his hands, the words were clear as day. Trying to find excuses for it would only make the person in front of him more unhappy.

Xu Qing nodded.

A royal uncle he had never met arranged his whereabouts through a single letter.

Since Yan Tong was unaware of the situation, Xu Qing had no interest in taking her anger out on him.

As for what was mentioned in the letter, there's not much to discuss.

"Go back now."

Yan Tong held the letter in her hand, her lips moving slightly.

The meeting started off well, and the fragments were delivered as promised. But now, after a letter was sent out, things have turned out this way.

He put away the letter and was about to take his leave, but then he remembered something else and hesitated and stopped.

Xu Qing glanced at him.

"Is there anything else?"

Yan Tong cupped his hands in greeting: "The princess has one more message for you, which I would like to convey to you."

Xu Qing did not respond.

Having been disappointed by the letter, Yan Tong was much more cautious in her speech now.

But since I've been entrusted with this task, I can't just keep it to myself and go back like that.

After a moment's consideration, he said, "The princess also wishes to ask for your assistance. I wonder if you would be willing?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing's gaze lingered on the old man's face for a moment.

A royal uncle has just arrived, asking him to assist the prince, and now Fang Yan also intends to ask him for help.

Yan Tong's cautious and probing manner didn't seem like she just wanted him to escort her for another while.

"What? She's just a princess, how could she possibly become empress?"

Yan Tong raised her hand and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

"The Great Wei is different from the Great Jin and the Great Liang; it is not without precedents of female emperors."

Now that he had said that, he stopped beating around the bush and continued, "The princess does indeed have this intention, which is why she sent this old man to ask you, fellow Daoist."

Xu Qing was somewhat surprised.

What that girl really wanted was the throne.

He thought it was just ordinary rivalry among royal children, but he didn't expect Fang Yan to have this idea.

Since the Great Wei Dynasty had produced an empress, it's not surprising that she would have such thoughts.

After Yan Tong finished speaking, she paid attention to his expression and did not rush to continue.

Xu Qing thought for a moment, then raised his hand and waved.

This action made Yan Tong swallow back the words she had prepared.

He waited a moment, and seeing that Xu Qing had no intention of continuing the conversation, he had no choice but to bow and take his leave.

"I will be staying in Lingfeng City for the time being. If there is anything you need us to do, please don't hesitate to ask."

He left those words behind and then departed from the reception area.

When Yan Tong stepped outside, she realized that her back was already a little wet.

He raised his sleeve to wipe the remaining sweat from his forehead and left Yandao Sect along the way he had come.

Not long after Yan Tong left, a startling piece of news suddenly began to circulate.

This time, it wasn't just the Green-Clad Demon who was being mentioned.

The young powerhouses who have appeared in various parts of the three great dynasties in recent days have also become figures in the rumors.

Their origins are unknown, their movements are elusive, yet they possess strength far beyond their youthful appearance.

Previously, some people speculated that these people might come from the same secret force, but no one knew what kind of force it was.

The rumors circulating now are even more horrifying than before.

Rumors say—

The blue-robed demon, and even some exceptionally young-looking powerhouses who have recently appeared, are all extraterrestrial demons, not belonging to this realm!