Chinese animation: Starting with Bad Guys

Although, with his talent, mastering the Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Art would not be difficult.

However, being tricked into practicing by a surrendered official is completely different from practicing on one's own initiative.

"Young people need to be bolder, otherwise how will you surpass Yuan Tiangang and become the best of your generation?"

The surrendered official had not expected that Qin Chuan would remain unmoved, so he had no choice but to intensify his efforts to deceive him.

She herself felt that what she said was a bit too fake.

Want to surpass Yuan Tiangang?

I should just wash up and go to sleep! You can have anything in your dreams.

Qin Chuan's heart stirred.

If he follows the proper path to cultivate the Longevity Technique, it will take him at least fifteen more years to surpass Yuan Tiangang.

Is it possible for the Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Art to accelerate this process?

The most distinctive feature of the Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Skill is that it can absorb the internal energy of others and use it for one's own purposes, thereby rapidly improving one's own power.

If he could understand the underlying principles and combine them with the Longevity Technique, what would that be like? Could it increase the speed at which he absorbs the energy of heaven and earth?

"Thank you, Ancestor Xie, for gifting me this secret manual."

With that thought in mind, Qin Chuan took the two secret manuals from the surrendered official and then strode away.

"Wait a minute, let me give you some pointers!"

The surrendered official gave chase.

Yuan Tiangang's newly accepted disciple has amazing talent. If even he can't master the Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Art, then she has no hope for the rest of her life.

Therefore, she plans to provide him with one-on-one personal guidance to increase his chances of success.

However, Qin Chuan had no desire for guidance from a surrendered official, nor did he need her guidance.

He used his illusion technique to its fullest extent, widening the distance between himself and the surrendered minister.

Half an hour later, the surrendered officials completely lost track of Qin Chuan.

She could only stop in her tracks, furious and exasperated, almost grinding her teeth to powder:

"Not only did you not speak to me, you also took the cultivation manual and ran away! Fine, fine, I'll let it go since you killed the Bali brothers to avenge the Chute tribe!"

While the surrendered official was filled with anger, he was also filled with anticipation.

Could this little guy be the one who truly masters the Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Art?

"I've waited so many years, I don't mind waiting a little longer..."

The surrendered official looked back into the depths of the northern desert, and seemed to see the Yin Mountains and the woman named Dokoho:

"Princess, I will definitely enter Jiugai!"

Chapter 31 In the Phoenix Soaring of Qi Kingdom, there dwells Ji Ruxue.

After shaking off the surrendered officials, Qin Chuan headed straight for the State of Qi.

With all matters in the northern desert now settled, it was time for him to travel to Fengxiang to meet the Empress.

The State of Qi bordered the northern desert and served as an important barrier for the Central Plains to defend against the northern nomadic tribes.

In the original trajectory, Shuliduo led an army of 300,000 to conquer the Central Plains, and the first country they faced was Qi.

Upon entering the territory of Qi Kingdom, Qin Chuan clearly felt a different sensation.

The most obvious example is the mental outlook of the people of Qi.

Unlike the numb and desperate people under Zhu Wen's rule, they could still occasionally see hopeful smiles on their faces.

In today's chaotic world, this is already extremely rare and precious.

This clearly demonstrates the Empress's benevolence and love for her people.

Several days later, Qin Chuan arrived at the vast Guanzhong Plain, with Fengxiang in the distance.

The name Fengxiang has been used even in modern times.

But actually, it also had an ancient name, Yongzhou.

This is one of the oldest nine provinces in Chinese civilization, the birthplace of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and the region where the Qin Dynasty established its hegemony.

The First Emperor, Ying Zheng, was crowned here.

Legend has it that Nongyu, the daughter of Duke Mu of Qin, was skilled at playing the flute, which attracted Xiao Shi, a hermit from Mount Hua who was skilled at playing the xiao (vertical flute).

The two kindred spirits met, became lovers, and flew away on a phoenix.

During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Suzong took this meaning and renamed it Fengxiang.

It was precisely because of Fengxiang's unique historical background and advantageous geographical location that Prince Qi, Li Maozhen, chose it as his base to realize his ambitions and compete for control of the Central Plains.

At his peak, he controlled nearly fifty states, becoming the most powerful warlord in the Central Plains.

Unfortunately, Li Maozhen was tricked by Yuan Tiangang into taking away the twelve caves of Raojiang, leaving the Qi Kingdom to the empress who was only sixteen years old at the time.

From then on, the Empress, a woman, single-handedly supported the Qi Kingdom and grew into the current King of Qi under immense pressure.

Who would have thought that her initial dream was simply to travel the world and paint all the beautiful landscapes?

Looking at Fengxiang City in the distance, Qin Chuan sighed softly.

In his eyes, the city, and even the entire Qi Kingdom, was like a giant cage, imprisoning the Empress on her throne.

For the sake of countless people in Qi Kingdom, she had to give up her freedom, her future love, and even her life.

This stands in stark contrast to Li Xingyun, who has consistently shirked responsibility.

Of course, everyone has the right to choose how to live their life.

But the Empress's choice is undoubtedly more admirable and more moving.

Suppressing the slight ripples in his heart, Qin Chuan set foot in Fengxiang.

Upon entering the city, one is greeted by a bustling and lively scene.

Fengxiang is even more popular than Yuzhou, which Qin Chuan had visited before.

Being here makes one almost forget the endless war outside.

Qin Chuan took a leisurely stroll around Fengxiang City before finally arriving at the Prince Qi's residence.

The Prince Qi's residence was not particularly luxurious, far from being comparable to the imperial city of Luoyang.

However, the guards at the gate were full of energy and spirit, clearly seasoned veterans.

Upon seeing Qin Chuan arrive, the guards immediately began questioning him, their manner neither humble nor arrogant, meticulous and thorough.

"An old friend is visiting; please inform Prince Qi."

Qin Chuan had changed out of his Tian Anxing attire and was now dressed in a blue robe, looking like a scholar.

The only odd thing is that the Longquan sword on his back and the Well Moon sword at his waist seem out of place.

Seeing his strange attire, the guards naturally became wary.

One person entered the mansion to announce their arrival, while the others watched Qin Chuan warily.

Not long after, a young maidservant, not much older than Yelü Zhiwu, came running to the gate of the mansion.

"Is that Young Master Qin Chuan?"

The young maid was quite old, but her speech and behavior were very proper, like a little adult.

"It's me. Your King Qi is not here?"

Qin Chuan knew that the woman who came out was not the Empress, so he guessed that she was not at home.

Otherwise, given the Empress's personality, she would have personally come out to receive him.

"Prince Qi spends most of his time at the Illusionary Sound Pavilion. Young Master Qin, please go inside and rest for a while."

The young maidservant gave a brief explanation and extended her fair, snow-white hand to invite Qin Chuan into the mansion.

Qin Chuan nodded in understanding.

Only in the Illusionary Sound Pavilion could the Empress regain her female form and wear women's clothes, so she naturally preferred to stay there.

The young maid led Qin Chuan deep into the Prince Qi's mansion. Along the way, there were hardly any other servants or guards to be seen, making it seem very deserted.

Qin Chuan strongly suspected that the Qi Prince's Mansion was just an empty shell.

Even the maidservants were probably transferred by the Empress specifically to wait for him to come to her.

This young maid has some martial arts skills; she must be from the Illusionary Sound Pavilion.

The Empress's Illusionary Sound Pavilion is mostly made up of pitiful women she took in during the chaotic times. In terms of the loyalty of its members, it is far superior to that of the Xuanming Sect and the Tongwen Hall.

Even Yuan Tiangang couldn't place many people in the Huanyinfang.

Otherwise, Qin Chuan would not have been assigned to infiltrate them.

Qin Chuan followed the maid into a large hall.

The interior was decorated in an unusually simple style, with only basic mahogany furniture, the Four Treasures of the Study, and a landscape painting on the wall.

"Please have some tea, young master."

While Qin Chuan was admiring the landscape painting, the maidservant brewed a pot of fragrant tea and served it to him.

"If you need anything else, please feel free to ask. My name is Ji Ruxue."

"Ji Ruxue?"

Qin Chuan almost spat out his tea and looked down at the little maid in surprise.

Is this Ji Ruxue, the leading female character in our Chinese animation?

Qin Chuan gave Ji Ruxue a thorough once-over.

I want to see how she managed to kill her little apprentice in the original course of events.

But no matter how he looked at her, he couldn't see anything special about Ji Ruxue.

Ji Ruxue's talent was mediocre; she could only be considered average.