One of my fairy-like friends

The Crown Prince returned the greeting with a smile, saying, "Thank you for giving me this honor, Brother Ming. My name is Yu Yan. If you wish, you may call me by my name."

The imperial surname of the Holy Yuan Dynasty is Zhu, so it seems that the Crown Prince's full name is Zhu Yuyan.

Yu Mudan chuckled twice, "You'd better hurry back and be with your bride."

The Crown Prince sighed, "Sister Yu, please stop teasing me. Brother Ming, let me take you to see the Empress Dowager."

Mingyan felt strange. Could it be that the relationship between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess was actually not good?

Yu Mudan chuckled twice, then together with the Crown Prince, she led Mingyan toward the Eastern Palace.

“Brother Ming, you’re quite difficult to invite. It took the Crown Prince himself to invite you,” Yu Mudan said with a smile.

“I didn’t know why the Empress wanted to see me before, and the conflict between me and Bei Mingni was irreconcilable, so I thought it was unnecessary.” Mingyan sighed upon hearing this. “If I had known that the Empress wanted my help, how could I have refused?”

The Crown Prince smiled slightly, “My mother told me that when she was young, she admired Brother Ming’s master, the Moon Shadow Saint Lord, who was her idol.”

His master was invincible among his peers at that time, and would indeed become an idol in the hearts of many women. Mingyan was extremely proud to have such a master.

"I wonder what brings Her Majesty the Empress to me?" Mingyan asked.

The Crown Prince gently shook his head. "My mother didn't tell me. She will definitely explain it to Brother Ming later. Please rest assured, Brother Ming, my mother won't force you. We don't want to be come knocking on our door by the Moon Shadow Saint Lord."

The Crown Prince's words carried a hint of playfulness, which Mingyan found extremely strange. He resolved to keep his distance from the Crown Prince from now on, as he felt that spending too much time with him might not be a good thing.

However, on the other hand, the Crown Prince does seem to have great respect for Empress Yin...

Empress Yin was not the Crown Prince's biological mother. From the day she married the old Emperor and became Empress, she never had any children. There might have been some rumors that Empress Yin was infertile, but Empress Yin had such a good reputation that these rumors naturally did not exist, and even if they did, they would not have spread.

“I’m afraid it’s not just the Moon Shadow Saint Lord. If he really dares to do something to you, the Phoenix Clan Saint Lord obviously won’t stand idly by.” Yu Mudan said meaningfully, “Your relationship with the Phoenix Clan is really close. I’ve heard that the Phoenix Clan has said in front of many people that you have done them a favor.”

Mingyan smiled upon hearing this but said nothing.

Seeing this, Yu Mudan stopped asking questions.

The Crown Prince pondered for a moment before asking, "Back then, when the Phoenix Clan's Fairy Consort Qing was unconscious, it was with Brother Ming's help that she was awakened, wasn't it?"

Although the Huang family has never explicitly stated that Mingyan saved Huang Qingfei, Huang Qingfei's awakening at that time, coupled with the Huang family's care for Mingyan afterward, makes it easy to guess that Mingyan must have played an important role in that matter, and it is even possible that he was the one who saved Huang Qingfei. Otherwise, why would the Huang family take such good care of an outsider?

Before Mingyan could speak, Yu Mudan smiled and said, "It's enough to have a guess in your mind about these answers; there's no need to ask for the exact answer."

"Indeed... I was presumptuous." The Crown Prince said apologetically, stopping in his tracks. "The Empress Dowager is in the palace ahead."

Yu Mudan continued forward, saying, "Come with me, Young Master Ming."

Mingyan nodded and followed Yu Mudan forward until they arrived at the palace. Yu Mudan stood at the entrance and smiled, "Her Majesty the Empress is inside. You can go in."

Yu Mudan seemed unwilling to go in, so Mingyan thought for a moment and then walked into the palace.

There was no one else in the palace. In the seat at the very top sat a woman dressed in a magnificent golden palace gown. She wore a double phoenix and dragon crown, and her beautiful face was filled with charm. Her eyes were slightly curved like willow leaves, as if they held two pools of spring water. Her red lips were luscious and alluring. Ming Yan was momentarily speechless, but he immediately thought of his sister Wang Qingchu and his master Yue Wuxia and quickly calmed down.

Mingyan's heart pounded. For some reason, he was always more easily distracted when he saw mature women who were much older than him than when he saw women who were about his own age.

"Your Majesty the Empress." Ming Yan bowed but did not kneel. After all, although the other party was the Empress of the Holy Yuan Dynasty, Ming Yan was not a subject of the Holy Yuan Dynasty, so he naturally did not need to kneel.

"Hehe~" Empress Yin smiled gently, like a spring breeze, refreshing and pleasant, lingering in the heart, "It wasn't easy to invite you."

"Her Majesty the Empress has said so. I just didn't know she needed my help before. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have refused," Mingyan said.

Yin Hanyan's smile deepened. Her delicate and alluring demeanor was natural, without any hint of affectation; one could only say she truly lived up to her reputation as a vixen...

Chapter 154 Say Yes to Her

“When I was a child, people often mentioned the name ‘Yue Wuxia.’ They told me that she was a genius of the human race who was invincible among her peers and suppressed the younger generation of the demon race. So even though she was a human, I admired her greatly.” Yin Hanyan smiled. “But unfortunately, I never saw her in person. By the time I grew up, she had already gone into seclusion.”

Yin Hanyan smiled and said, "If I have the opportunity, I will visit the Moon Shadow Saint Lord at the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land."

“My master is mostly within the Holy Land. If Your Majesty the Empress is willing to go to the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Holy Land, you will surely be able to meet him,” Mingyan said.

Yin Hanyan nodded. "I was quite surprised when I heard that Bei Mingni lost. Although Bei Mingni is a bit arrogant, his strength is indeed outstanding. Among the current generation of demons, apart from Mudan, it is difficult for anyone to easily suppress him. I noticed you from then on and began to observe you. I discovered your close relationship with the Huang family and that your master was actually my former idol. Hehe, no wonder. Only someone like the Moon Shadow Saint Master could teach such an excellent disciple as you."

Mingyan smiled. He didn't think much of it when others praised him, but he was genuinely happy to hear someone praise his master.

Master is the best person in the world... well, one of the best. After all, there's also my sister and my senior sisters. I can't be biased; I have to treat them all equally.

"Is it thanks to you that the Phoenix Clan's Fairy Qingfei has awakened?" Yin Hanyan said with a smile. Her smile had a natural charm, and every glance and smile was captivating, making people unable to help but be intoxicated. However, Mingyan had two lines of defense in his heart: his master and his sister, so he was not intoxicated.

After Huang Qingfei woke up, the Huang family's favoritism towards Mingyan was too obvious. Anyone who paid attention could have discovered some problems.

"There's no need to worry. I just want to ask for your help. I won't do anything to you." Seeing that Ming Yan remained silent for the time being, Yin Hanyan chuckled and said, "Your Majesty's lifespan is coming to an end. I don't want to provoke both Feng Lingyueying and the Huang family at the same time."

Mingyan looked at Yin Hanyan and asked, "I wonder how Your Majesty the Empress wants my help?"

"You've been in the Holy Yuan Dynasty for a few days now, so you must have heard about our efforts to collect spiritual herbs to prolong His Majesty's life, right?" Yin Hanyan asked.

Mingyan nodded, it seemed it really was about the old Holy Emperor.

"Once His Majesty passes away, the Holy Yuan Dynasty will face immense pressure," Yin Hanyan sighed. "The Holy Yuan Dynasty is too large and too wealthy, making it too easy for others to covet it. While His Majesty is alive, no one dares to harbor any evil intentions towards the Holy Yuan Dynasty, but if His Majesty..."

Yin Hanyan didn't finish speaking, but Ming Yan already understood what she meant.

"so...?"

"Your physique is very special, isn't it?" Yin Hanyan asked with a smile. "Bei Mingni told me that when he fought you, he smelled the scent of your blood, which was as fragrant as a spiritual medicine. Moreover, your physical body is so strong that even he is no match for you."

Bei Mingni actually said behind his back that he was inferior to her... Ming Yan was somewhat surprised.

“I’ve heard some rumors about you. Some people say that your phenomenon is very unique, that it is a bright moon. I guess you have another phenomenon, that is a red sun, right?” Yin Hanyan said with a smile.

Mingyan's heart raced, but his face showed surprise. "Really? I have other unusual phenomena?"

“The history of the Holy Yuan Dynasty is too long.” Yin Hanyan sighed softly. “There was once a Great Sage of the Holy Yuan Dynasty who studied the special physiques of past dynasties. He then discovered that during each period of dark turmoil, several unknown and mysterious special physiques would appear. These special physiques did not have names, but upon careful study, it was found that some of them had a common characteristic, including ‘blood with medicinal fragrance’. Although the specific name of this physique was unknown, as his investigation deepened, he discovered that these physiques seemed to have the same anomaly, namely the anomalies of the sun and moon.”

“Starting with this Great Sage, successive generations of sages investigated this matter. According to their investigations, the person closest to us who is suspected of having that special physique is the Queen Mother of the West, Wang Qingchu, who is all-powerful and second only to the Queen Mother of the West in Yaochi.” Yin Hanyan smiled and said, “And judging from the current situation, you seem to fit the special physique that the sages investigated in many ways.”

"And judging from the fact that you cured Huang Qingfei, you probably know that you are special. It seems that you have already obtained the special inheritance of this physique."

The Phoenix Clan knows about the Human King Body because the Phoenix Clan has a very long history and has inherited some historical materials left by the Phoenix God Clan. According to the records, someone from the Phoenix Clan once fought against the Human King Body. Later, they became friends after the fight, which is why the Phoenix God Clan has records of the Human King Body.

There are even incomplete copies of the "Sun and Moon Sutra".

Yaochi was even more straightforward. They once had a fully grown human king body, so they were quite familiar with human king bodies.

The Holy Yuan Dynasty... it's as if someone once researched special physiques...

Although the Human King Body is extremely mysterious in history, it has ultimately left some traces. Once the Human King Body is fully mastered, it is too powerful to leave no traces.

It's not surprising that these traces were discovered by those with ulterior motives, and the existence of this constitution was confirmed.

“So, I would like to ask you for a favor. Your blood has the effect of prolonging life. If it can help His Majesty live a little longer…” Yin Hanyan said softly, “In return, the Holy Yuan Dynasty will owe you a favor. As for what we do with this favor, that’s up to you.”

Favor.

Mingyan wondered if Empress Yin would still be so polite to him if he didn't have Feng Lingyueying and the Huang family behind him.

Not everyone is a member of the Phoenix Clan...

But who knows, maybe after discovering their talent, they'll feel that developing it is more suitable for them.

But should I help or not?

Mingyan pondered for a moment, then suddenly a cold voice appeared in his mind, "Say yes to her."

Mingyan was startled. Had he heard this voice somewhere before?

"Since the Holy Yuan Dynasty is willing to negotiate with you, then you can agree to it." The voice said again, "Yin Hanyan's cultivation is already infinitely close to the Human Ying Realm. She wants to prolong the life of that Holy Emperor, just to delay the time until she breaks through to the Human Ying Realm. After Yin Hanyan takes control of the Holy Yuan Dynasty, this favor will be extremely valuable."

Mingyan recalled that cold, slightly piercing voice—wasn't it Feiyan's mother, Huang Junru?

Chapter 155 You're overthinking it

Mingyan recalled Feiyan telling him before, "Even if the old Holy Emperor intervenes, he can't stop him"...

So Fei Yan's mother had been here all along; no wonder she said those things...

It's unclear whether Huang Junyi or the Old Holy Emperor is superior, as they are both at the Human Realm. However, it's obvious that if Huang Junyi wants to protect Mingyan, the Old Holy Emperor would be helpless even if he were to intervene.

Mingyan thought for a moment and suddenly realized that the Huang family had asked Feiyan to call him to come along, so they must have already guessed that Yin Hanyan would ask him for help, right?

They knew that the old Holy Emperor of the Holy Yuan Dynasty needed to prolong his life, and they also knew that their special constitution might be able to help the old Holy Emperor, so they asked him to come along.

So, to ensure his safety, Huang Junru came in person?

But why? Just to make the Holy Yuan Dynasty owe him a favor?

But he is himself, and the Huang family is the Huang family... Even though he is on good terms with Huang Feiyan, and the entire Huang family is quite close to him, the Huang family even sent Huang Junru himself just to make the Shengyuan Dynasty owe him a favor?

This favor is for myself, and has little to do with the Huang family...

Mingyan was completely baffled.

Because he didn't know that in the eyes of the Huang family, he was already considered a member of the Huang family...

As for their own family members, the Huang family will naturally do their best to nurture them.

Once Yin Hanyan breaks through to the Human Realm, this favor will become another layer of protection for Ming Yan.

With the Fenglingyueying Holy Land, the Huang Family, and the Shengyuan Dynasty standing behind him, anyone who wants to touch him should probably think twice about whether they can shake the forces behind him.

Yin Hanyan's beautiful eyes were deep and mysterious. "So, are you willing to help?"

Mingyan thought for a while. Since Feiyan's mother had asked him to help with this, he had no reason to hesitate.

He trusted the Huang family a lot, and this trust was established a long time ago. Back then, the Huang family did not resort to despicable means to force him to help because of his lowly status. This is very rare.

Moreover, Huang Junyi took great care of him, and Huang Feiyan was also his friend. Mingyan trusted the Huang family, so he naturally trusted Huang Junru as well.

So Mingyan said, "I don't know if I can be of any help."

Yin Hanyan smiled slightly, "If you truly possess that kind of constitution, then your blood should contain an extremely powerful life force. Those special constitutions of the past relied on this to frequently use their own blood to heal their comrades and prolong their lives. That kind of blood is extremely miraculous; ordinary wounds can heal instantly, and even some injuries that damage the Great Dao can be suppressed. If it's not a serious injury, it might even heal completely. We are absolutely certain of this. Under normal circumstances, His Majesty's lifespan would normally be several hundred years, but His Majesty suffered damage to the Great Dao when he was young, which reduced his lifespan. Your blood will definitely help His Majesty suppress the damage to the Great Dao. If it can truly be done, then His Majesty's lifespan will inevitably be extended."

“If you are willing to help, I hope you will come to the Holy Yuan Dynasty again in six months,” Yin Hanyan said. “Before that, I hope you can provide a little blood so that we can determine whether it will be of any use to His Majesty.”

"If it really works, I will personally visit you in six months and invite you to meet with the Moon Shadow Saint Lord."

Six months later? Why six months later? Mingyan thought for a moment and nodded.

Yu Mudan walked in, and Mingyan cut his finger, leaving only a very small amount of blood, and handed it to Yu Mudan.

"Thank you for your trouble," Empress Yin said with a smile.

Mingyan nodded. "Then I shall take my leave, Your Majesty the Empress."

Empress Yin nodded gently, watching Ming Yan turn and leave, her eyelids lowered.