Fighting: I am Han Feng, I respect my teacher

A quarter of an hour later, the carriage slowly came to a stop.

The group had arrived at the gates of the imperial city.

"Welcome, Prince Zhennan!"

Two guards clad in golden armor stepped forward and respectfully addressed the people in the carriage.

"Is the Empress available now?"

Han Feng asked.

"His Majesty is already waiting for you in Qianfeng Palace. Prince Zhennan, you may proceed directly there."

The golden-armored guards ordered the city gates to be opened so that the railcars could continue to travel.

The area within the imperial city is quite large, and flying is prohibited, so you still have to use transportation.

Inside the carriage, Lin Xian'er and Gu Xun'er's expressions subtly changed upon hearing Han Feng mention the Empress.

The two women exchanged a glance, clearly surprised by the news.

So you didn't know either.

Seeing that Lin Xian'er also looked like she had just learned some important news, Gu Xun'er pursed her lips slightly.

Empress... Could it be that Mr. Han already has someone he loves?

Otherwise, why would a Battle Saint travel such a long distance to the Southern Empire? Surely he wouldn't need to ask the emperor of a remote continent for something.

Gu Xun'er felt somewhat helpless for a moment.

I originally thought my only opponent was Lin Xian'er.

But unexpectedly, Lin Xian'er was also "useless"; she had no idea when her master had a woman.

They're still acting like they're completely in the dark, it's really...

Gu Xun'er clenched her jade-like hand and sighed.

Lin Xian'er was completely dumbfounded at this moment. Although her facial expression did not change much, her heart was in turmoil.

Empress?

Why have I never heard my master mention this before?

When did she meet her master?

What is their relationship now?

For a moment, Lin Xian'er didn't even have time to pay attention to Gu Xun'er's strange gaze.

"I'm so stupid."

Lin Xian'er silently murmured to herself.

If she really already had a master's wife, she would be devastated.

Although my master will eventually find a partner, at least I should know some information.

The idea of ​​a mentor's wife suddenly appearing out of nowhere is just too much of a blow.

Lin Xian'er closed her eyes listlessly, pretending to rest. Only Gu Xun'er knew that Sister Xian'er had become withdrawn.

Gu Xun'er thought to herself, "I hope things won't turn out so badly."

After all, Han Feng having a Daoist partner is not good news for her either.

The carriage slowly stopped.

Han Feng stepped down from the carriage, and the girls followed him down.

Mu Qingluan still looked curious, glancing left and right.

There are Vermilion Bird totems everywhere here, it's so atmospheric!

Mu Qingluan thought excitedly.

I wonder if we'll be able to learn more about the history of Suzaku this time.

"Come with me."

Han Feng addressed the people behind him.

He took a step and walked towards the enormous palace in front of him.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival everyone!

Chapter 255 The Vermilion Bird Purification Ceremony

Qianfeng Hall.

Inside the spacious hall, Sikong Chan stood before the phoenix-headed jade disc, watching Han Feng and the others approach.

This was the first time she had seen Han Feng bring so many people with him.

They were all women.

Sikong Chan maintained her smile without showing any emotion, but her gaze had already swept over the group of women.

Two of the women maintained a high degree of curiosity and vigilance towards themselves.

interesting......

Sikong Chan took a step forward and walked towards Han Feng.

"Prince Zhennan, it's been so long, I miss you dearly."

Lin Xian'er and Gu Xun'er clenched their hands slightly.

His opening remarks were so ambiguous.

Han Feng smiled slightly.

"Your Majesty is so busy with state affairs that for you to say such a thing shows that the Southern Li Empire is indeed peaceful and prosperous recently."

Sikong Chan smiled gently: "Can't I just say this for your sake?"

Faced with the Empress's almost blunt words, Han Feng felt somewhat helpless.

"I am truly flattered."

Sikong Chan smiled, but did not say anything more ambiguous.

As an empress, she still had some sense of dignity, especially with outsiders present.

"Are these people friends of the Prince of Zhennan?"

Sikong Chan turned her gaze to Lin Xian'er and the others.

"This is my disciple, Lin Xian'er; this is my junior sister, Mu Qingluan; and this..."

Han Feng introduced them one by one, saying, "They are all my family members. I brought them here to tour the Southern Li Empire this time."

Sikong Chan nodded and smiled at the group, "Welcome to the Southern Li Empire. I will arrange the best guides to show you around the Southern Li Empire in the next few days."

"Your Majesty, may I take a look around the Vermilion Bird Imperial City?"

Mu Qingluan then spoke up and asked.

"This girl is very curious about the story of Suzaku and has been looking forward to it all the way here."

Han Feng explained.

Sikong Chan suddenly realized: "No problem. Actually, it's not just the Vermilion Bird Imperial City. There are inscriptions recording the history of Vermilion Bird in other parts of Vermilion Bird City as well. However, some places require special tokens to enter. I will arrange it for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Mu Qingluan said happily.

"Xian'er, you two go and settle in first. I'll come find you after I've finished talking to you."

Han Feng said to the girls.

Lin Xian'er nodded somewhat reluctantly.

Since her master has said so, she certainly can't be ungrateful.

Although I really wanted to stay, it wouldn't be good to delay my master's important business.

The Empress then arranged for her subordinates to guide Lin Xian'er and the others.

After the women left, the maids in the main hall also quietly departed.

Inside the vast hall, only Han Feng and Sikong Chan remained.

With no one else around, the Empress's eyes instantly changed, becoming both unrestrained and tender.

"Prince Zhennan, you've taken so long to arrive. Are you ready?"

Sikong Chan approached Han Feng step by step.

She had said before that the next time they met would be the time to settle the bet.

Regardless of success or failure, she will use her power to intimidate others!

Han Feng looked at Sikong Chan and asked, "Has His Majesty broken through to the Dou Sheng realm?"

Sikong Chan shook her head: "Not yet. Doesn't the Prince of Zhennan understand the difficulties of becoming a saint?"

"It's really hard."

Han Feng nodded.

"However, I don't want to wait any longer."

Sikong Chan pursed her lips.

"Does Your Majesty wish to back out?"

"Of course not. A word spoken is a word kept. I am the ruler of the country. How could I do such a petty thing?"

After Sikong Chan finished speaking, a smile appeared on her lips.

"But setting aside the bet, does that mean I can't do anything to the Prince of Zhennan?"

Han Feng felt a little strange. Morally, he wouldn't easily try to pry into other people's hearts.

But the Empress's thoughts were practically written all over her face, weren't they?

"As long as His Majesty acknowledges the bet, that's fine."

After Han Feng finished speaking, a trace of the aura of a Dou Sheng was revealed on his body.

Sikong Chan's smile froze.

A full half minute passed before she finally spoke incredulously, "A half-saint?"

Han Feng shook his head.

"It's a Battle Saint."

"you......"

Sikong Chan fell silent again.

She didn't want to talk anymore...

What kind of cultivation prodigy could break through from a high-level Dou Zun to a Dou Sheng in just a few years?

Although Han Feng is an alchemist, even alchemists don't act this outrageously!

"His Majesty?"

Han Feng spoke up to remind him.

"I lost."

Sikong Chan turned around and spoke with her back to Han Feng.

The opponent was already a Dou Sheng powerhouse, so there was no need to even mention his thoughts from just now.

There's only one situation where Han Feng would use force against a Dou Sheng powerhouse: if he does so willingly.

Apart from that, Sikong Chan had no chance at all.

Originally, he thought that after taking the Nine Revolutions Saint Pill and breaking through to the Nine Revolutions Dou Zun level, he would be able to coerce or entice Han Feng.