Sixty years of blacksmithing, a single hammer blow forging a celestial being.

"Well... I've been learning martial arts since I was a child, and I know some basic martial arts skills."

Li Pingan said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

But Lin Yao thought to herself, she had been learning martial arts since she was a child, and even if she only had some basic skills, it would be enough to deal with her father.

"Do you have any work to do now?"

"live?"

Li Ping'an thought for a moment. He was currently searching for Zhao Wuji's whereabouts, so he probably wasn't really alive.

"I...I'm not alive yet."

"oh…"

Lin Yao pouted and nodded.

"How about I offer you a job that's easy and not tiring at all?"

Li Ping'an understood; this was her way of expressing gratitude for his rescue and coming to repay him.

I've been here for three or four days now and I still have no clue what to do.

This girl must have some influence in the capital. Perhaps I can use her connections to find out Zhao Wuji's whereabouts.

"In that case, I thank the princess for her kindness."

"You said yes!"

Lin Yao was surprised that Li Ping'an agreed so readily, without even asking what it was about.

"However, you have to pass the test first..."

As if afraid that Li Ping'an wouldn't understand, she explained it again.

"Okay, I will try my best to pass..."

"You absolutely can do it!"

Lin Yao smiled brightly.

She looked Li Ping'an up and down again.

"Come on, I'll take you to buy clothes. You can't wear that!"

Chapter 5: A Beautiful Day

Lin Yao led Li Ping'an out of the clothing store, and Li Ping'an looked completely refreshed.

Lin Yao was very satisfied with Li Ping'an's outfit, which she had personally selected and coordinated for him.

He wore a long, embroidered robe, exuding an air of luxury.

Li Ping'an glanced at his clothes, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Lin Yao was disgusted that her Taoist robe was dirty!

That's all for today.

At the crossroads, Lin Yao waved goodbye to Li Ping'an.

"Don't forget, I'll be waiting for you! Remember to come find me at the palace!"

The next day, Li Ping'an arrived at the palace as promised.

Lin Yao had been waiting at the palace gate for a long time. When she saw Li Ping'an arrive, she happily went to greet him.

"Senior Li, you've arrived! Please come with me!"

She led Li Ping'an through numerous palace gates to the emperor's study.

After following Lin Yao into the palace.

Inside the main hall of the palace, the King of the Great Xia Kingdom, dressed in a dragon robe, sat on the high dragon throne.

Looking down at Li Ping'an.

"You're the one who saved Yao Yao?"

His tone carried a scrutinizing quality.

Li Ping'an stood tall and proud below the main hall, calmly looking at the King of the Great Xia Kingdom.

He nodded and said, "Exactly!"

"How dare you! You dare not kneel before the Emperor!"

A young eunuch standing nearby shouted in a shrill voice.

Li Ping'an merely glanced at him indifferently, remaining unmoved.

Just kidding, I'm a cultivator.

Even though he was only at the Qi Refining stage, these mortals were nothing more than ants in his eyes.

Even if he were the emperor, I naturally wouldn't need to kneel before him.

Otherwise, it would be beneath the dignity of cultivators.

Seeing that Li Ping'an refused to kneel, the eunuch became furious.

He immediately ordered his men, "Guards! Arrest this scoundrel who defies imperial authority!"

However, the King of the Great Xia Kingdom waved his hand, dismissing the eunuch.

He squinted at Li Ping'an and said.

"Why don't you kneel before me? Don't think that just because you saved the princess you can act with impunity in front of me!"

He had to maintain his imperial authority and dignity, otherwise what would become of the royal family's reputation?

However, Li Ping'an simply extended one hand.

Spiritual energy circulates.

boom!

A muffled thud.

A flame suddenly rose from his palm, illuminating the entire palace.

The King of the Great Xia Kingdom was stunned by what he saw.

"You are... a cultivator!"

He immediately understood Li Ping'an's true identity.

Cultivators!

As an emperor, how could he not know about the existence of cultivators?

However, the Great Xia Kingdom is thousands of miles away from the nearest cultivation sect.

Therefore, he had never seen these cultivators before, from childhood to adulthood.

Now we have finally met a living cultivator.

This greatly excited the King of the Great Xia Kingdom.

He hurriedly ran down from the high dragon throne.

He looked at Li Ping'an respectfully, bowed deeply, and said...

"I was mistaken! I didn't expect you to be a venerable cultivator!"

Li Ping'an nodded and returned the greeting.

Since the other party showed respect, he can reciprocate in kind.

"It just so happened that the princess was in danger that day, and I rescued her on a whim. It's nothing to mention."

Li Ping'an gave a calm explanation.

The King of the Great Xia Kingdom was overjoyed and said.

"It's incredibly fortunate for Yao Yao to have met you!"

"Originally, Yao Yao wanted to recommend you to me as her personal bodyguard, but you are a high and mighty cultivator, how could I allow you to be such a lowly bodyguard?"

"My lord, if you don't mind, why not become the Grand Preceptor of my Great Xia Kingdom! I will give you the best treatment and guarantee that you will have the final say in the entire Great Xia Kingdom! You will have the final say in everything except me!"

Li Ping'an couldn't help but be tempted by these words.

It seems that a cultivator is indeed of great value in a mortal kingdom.

Imagine yourself as the Grand Preceptor of the Great Xia Kingdom.

He instantly gained all the beauties, delicacies, power, and status of the entire Great Xia Kingdom.

Transcending everything, above everything.

This is the transcendent status of a cultivator entering a mortal realm.

No wonder so many people are desperate to cultivate immortality.

However, I came here to find the Soul-Hiding Flower, so I cannot indulge in the beauty of this mundane world.

He shook his head solemnly and said.

"It's alright, Imperial Advisor, since I promised Lin Yao I could protect him for a while. However, there's something I need to ask Your Majesty."

"Please speak, sir!"

At this moment, the King of the Great Xia Kingdom was extremely polite and respectful, without the slightest airs.

Li Pingan said in a deep voice, "I'm looking for a person named Zhao Wuji. Do you know this person?"

"Zhao Wuji?"

After a moment's thought, the King of the Great Xia Kingdom nodded and said.

"I know this man! He's a garrison general of Pingyang City in the Great Cheng Kingdom. He's famous in this area for his literary and military talents and his strong leadership of troops! Sir, what do you want with him?"

"In Pingyang City?"

Li Ping'an was overjoyed to hear this.

Finally, Zhao Wuji's whereabouts were discovered.

The King of the Great Xia Kingdom continued.

"However, the Great Cheng Kingdom is currently at war with the Great Zhang Kingdom, and the fighting is most intense in Pingyang City."

"I received a battle report a couple of days ago; I heard that Pingyang City is on the verge of falling. My lord, if you need to find him, you must go as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the city falls, Zhao Wuji may very well be killed in battle!"

Upon hearing this, Li Ping'an immediately became anxious.

Zhao Wuji cannot die!

I still need to get the Soul-Hiding Flower from him!

He then immediately bowed to the King of the Great Xia Kingdom and said...

"Thanks for the reminder! I'm going to Pingyang City now! Tell Lin Yao I'll be back in a couple of days!"

"good!"

The King of the Great Xia Kingdom respectfully agreed.

Then Li Ping'an stopped trying to hide it and took out a flying talisman from his backpack and stuck it on his thigh.

He immediately took to the air and sped off towards Pingyang City.

The King of the Great Xia Kingdom below was stunned by this scene.

Is this what cultivators are like?

He said with a face full of envy, "If only I could cultivate immortality! If I could cultivate immortality, I wouldn't even need this throne!"