The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

Under the moonlight, on the courtyard wall.

A figure stood there, wearing a long, black robe with cloud patterns that almost blended into the night.

But the mythical Qilin embroidered on the robe shone brightly in the moonlight, exuding majesty and majesty.

This is the robe of the commander of the Demon Suppression Division.

Upon seeing this figure, Ji Yun's expression stiffened, and he quickly stood up to explain, "Commander, we discovered the demon during our evening patrol."

"The situation was extremely dangerous at the time, but fortunately Miss Yunqing helped us, so there were no casualties."

"Out of gratitude for Miss Yunqing's kindness, I was so busy that I forgot to send a message to Commander Zhao. Please forgive me!"

Those who can become the leaders of the town's demon bureau are no ordinary people.

Ji Yun naturally knew Commander Zhao's temper; if he didn't explain clearly, he might really get a beating.

He wouldn't have cared before, but now that he was in front of Li Yunqing, he naturally didn't want to lose face, so he spoke very quickly.

Upon hearing Ji Yun's words, Commander Zhao looked at Li Yunqing and almost instantly understood.

That sounds nice, but he just saw that the girl was pretty and was trying to curry favor with her, which is why he forgot about her.

Indeed, how could a delicate and beautiful young girl compare to a rough man like him?

However, Commander Zhao did not expose him. Instead, he leaped up and went directly to the round table.

Looking at the delicious-looking dishes on the round table, his face twitched again; this meal would probably cost several hundred taels of silver.

"That's enough to justify the investment..."

Commander Zhao looked up and glanced at Li Yunqing again. Although he did not react, a hint of amazement and surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Are you the most beautiful woman in Qingzhou?"

As the commander of the Demon Suppression Division, he was naturally extremely well-informed.

Seeing Li Yunqing's unparalleled beauty and the name Yunqing, I made a guess almost instantly.

Only a woman of such beauty could be called the most beautiful woman in Qingzhou... no! She could probably be called the most beautiful woman in the world.

"Li Yunqing greets the Commander!"

Li Yunqing rose and bowed, her expression gentle and composed, showing no sign of anything amiss.

Clearly, deep down, she was very satisfied with her appearance and showed no humility whatsoever.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yun's eyes widened slightly, and his gaze swept over Li Yunqing: "No wonder..."

Her looks are truly stunning.

Especially her temperament, ethereal and natural, like a fairy.

This is something that ordinary women can never have.

Only those who have been nurtured by music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and whose minds are truly tranquil and clear, can achieve this.

Not to mention Qingzhou, but in the entire Linzhou, he had never seen anyone who could surpass Li Yunqing's appearance and temperament.

For a moment, Ji Yun was completely captivated by Li Yunqing.

If Li Yunqing hadn't possessed such formidable strength, he might have genuinely wanted to abduct her, keep her at home, and admire her every day.

At that moment, he even understood why those men who wanted to climb the social ladder worked so hard.

Isn't it all for fame, fortune, and the right to possess such a beauty?

Even the current emperor is not immune to this custom, having countless beauties in his harem.

Perhaps, to be drunk on the lap of a beautiful woman and to wake up and wield power over the world is the ultimate dream of every man.

Glancing at Ji Yun's dazed expression, Commander Zhao remained silent, his lips moving slightly as he transmitted his voice, "Forget about it. The Sixth Prince has already publicly defied the imperial decree and refused the marriage."

"You think you're better than the Sixth Prince?"

He could understand it to some extent; any young man in his early twenties who practiced martial arts was full of youthful vigor.

Moreover, risking one's life in the Demon Suppression Division is also for the purpose of becoming stronger, famous, making a name for oneself, and marrying several beautiful wives.

This is the goal that every man strives for.

Even he, if he were ten years younger, would be captivated by such a stunning woman and unable to move.

Not to mention Ji Yun.

Or rather, probably no man in this world wouldn't want a woman of such beauty by his side.

The demon race follows their instinctive desires, and although the human race is restrained, they are no exception.

"Please sit down!"

After glancing at the stunned Ji Yun, Commander Zhao sat down to the side without any hesitation and said, "I haven't eaten either, so let's eat together."

Then, without any hesitation, he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

Seeing this, Ji Yun was speechless, though he didn't think Li Yunqing would be interested in him.

But what if?

Love is a completely irrational thing.

What if he could win Li Yunqing's heart?

Commander Zhao is refusing to leave; is he deliberately retaliating against him?

Li Yunqing didn't say much. She sat to the side and hadn't even picked up her chopsticks yet. Before Yuan Qing's figure even arrived, a voice transmission had already sounded in her mind.

"That old guy's not exactly innocent either, he's been secretly staring at your chest!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing's hands, which were holding chopsticks, stiffened slightly.

Somewhat speechless, she replied irritably via telepathy, "Aren't all men like this? As long as they can breathe, they all love beautiful women."

"Otherwise, what do you think those men are striving so hard to get ahead and fight for power?"

"Do you think I can poison all their eyes?"

"So you knew?" Yuan Qing arrived gracefully.

He stood directly beside Li Yunqing, looked her up and down, and laughed, "If you were to cultivate the Path of Ruthlessness, you would probably be invincible."

Li Yunqing's eyes lit up slightly: "How so?"

"The path of ruthlessness requires one to succumb to the seven emotions and six desires, and to personally experience the extremes of all kinds of emotions and desires."

"Afterwards, every time you sever a certain desire, your strength will undergo a tremendous change."

"If the seven emotions and six desires are deeply ingrained, then it will be even stronger."

"With your figure, if you were willing, all the men in the world would probably be willing to help you cultivate the path of ruthlessness."

Li Yunqing: "..."

It's better not to cultivate this ruthless path.

Li Yunqing remained silent, and Commander Zhao said nothing more.

Ji Yun, who was standing to the side, hesitated to speak, but when he saw Commander Zhao picking at his food, he was speechless and fell silent.

The atmosphere was perfect, with flowers in bloom and the moon shining brightly, when an uninvited guest suddenly appeared.

If he could beat him, he would have loved to chop him in half with one stroke.

After a long while, Commander Zhao put down his chopsticks and looked at Li Yunqing again, advising, "Miss Yunqing, it would be best to return to Qingzhou. The journey there is not peaceful."

Li Yunqing hadn't eaten much, but upon hearing this, she slightly raised her eyes and asked in confusion, "Why?"

As the commander of the town's demon lord, he shouldn't lie to her.

But she really had to go to the capital.

Unless she can accept more men who, relying on force and power, seize and scheme against her.

Although going there wouldn't completely eliminate the possibility, people without real status and power would never easily covet her again.

"Your story has already spread throughout the martial arts world."

Commander Zhao said calmly, "Many martial arts heroes are already preparing to intercept you and prevent you from entering the capital."

"Among them are some individuals with exceptional strength and status."

"Miss Yunqing's journey is no less than a wolf entering a tiger's den."

Li Yunqing paused upon hearing this. Although she knew this trip would not be peaceful, she never expected that people from the martial arts world would be involved.

"What is the reason?" Li Yunqing's tone remained gentle: "I don't recall offending these martial arts heroes."

Commander Zhao calmly responded, "Although I don't know the specific reasons, those martial arts heroes are claiming that the world cannot be in chaos."

"Once you enter the capital and defy the imperial family, causing them to lose their dignity, it will surely plunge the world into chaos."

"At that time, the people of the world will suffer greatly."

"His Majesty is wise enough; how could those chivalrous heroes with noble hearts, concerned for the people, possibly allow you to enter the capital?"

"Holding high moral ground?"

"Are you sure this isn't just a power struggle disguised as a righteous cause?"

Li Yunqing was utterly speechless, but couldn't help but laugh out loud.

If a woman in a state capital can cause chaos in the world, how fragile must the world be?

Moreover, these chivalrous heroes, who are so concerned about the country and its people, shouldn't they go and kill more demons and evil gods?

What's the point of making things difficult for her?

"So it would be better for you to return to Qingzhou. This period is indeed sensitive."

Commander Zhao spoke softly, his eyes fixed on Li Yunqing.

It seems they wanted to see through his thoughts.

"Thank you for reminding me, sir."

Li Yunqing responded, her tone still gentle and calm: "All I know is that they are the ones who shout 'Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?'"

"They are also the ones who worry about the country and its people."

"For thousands of years, it has been them who have been fighting and killing for power and profit."

"Now, the source of all the chaos in the world is blamed on a woman, and it is they who are doing it."

"It would have been better if they hadn't tried to stop me. Now that they are, I'm even more determined to go."

At this moment, Li Yunqing's temper suddenly flared up.

"I'll see who can stop me!"