Immortal Father
Chapter 960 - 960 334 Pact of the Heavenly Queen Seeking Monthly Votes_3

960: Chapter 334: Pact of the Heavenly Queen [Seeking Monthly Votes]_3 960: Chapter 334: Pact of the Heavenly Queen [Seeking Monthly Votes]_3 “Zi Yao, how many Immortals do you have here?”

“Immortals?

Roughly a hundred and tens of thousands.

I am quite selective when it comes to choosing individuals.”

The Jade Pool spoke slowly:

“I have the Fountain of Youth, which can continuously extend their vitality, allowing many women who otherwise couldn’t reach the next Dao Realm to survive.

“In total, there are about twelve to thirteen thousand Yuan Immortals, one to two thousand True Immortals, several thousand Heavenly Immortals, and Golden Immortals are relatively few, merely over two hundred.”

With a gentle wave of her delicate hand, several clouds of mist appeared before Li Ping’an.

Within the mists were glimpses of various places within the Western Kunlun Secret Realm, showing figures of fairy maidens everywhere.

Li Ping’an leaned backward.

“Would you not scorn me, Sister, if I were to ask to acknowledge you as my foster mother?”

Li Ping’an pondered, “Why do you raise so many Immortals?”

“For your use.”

The Jade Pool leaned forward, supporting her chin with her left hand and her jade arm resting on her crossed knees.

The variety of charming expressions during her smile caused tremors in Li Ping’an’s Dao heart.

Li Ping’an: “Let’s speak seriously.”

“It’s for preparation for the Heavenly Court.”

The Jade Pool said with a smiling tone:

“I have always been strategizing for the affairs of the Heavenly Court, purposefully seeking out women whose lifespans have ended but possess talent or cultivation.

“Nine out of ten of these women here are from the Human Race.

When the Human Race previously suffered disasters, I also took the opportunity to save tens of millions of them.

Later, some of the Human Race stayed here.

“In this Secret Realm, I have thousands of female officials to assist with the Heavenly Court’s affairs.

If needed in the future, I can transfer them to serve.”

Li Ping’an thought for a moment: “If we use all your people, wouldn’t that sideline me completely?

I can only agree to using forty percent.”

“Aren’t you uninterested in power?”

“I am a person who must do things well,” Li Ping’an said with a smile, “Now that I’ve started planning, I naturally want the Heavenly Court to become as I envision it!

What do you say to forming an official alliance?”

“Oh?”

The Jade Pool’s eyes shone brightly: “How shall we form this alliance?”

“I offer you the position of the Great Heavenly Empress, the head of the female Immortals in the Heavenly Court, but you must not oust my wife,” Li Ping’an stated seriously, “My wife represents the Human Race’s faction’s power.”

The Jade Pool nodded slightly: “That’s acceptable, but I wish to be the Great Heavenly Empress, and she can only be the Lesser Heavenly Empress.”

Li Ping’an said helplessly: “Why must there be a distinction between greater and lesser?”

“It is necessary to differentiate between primary and secondary,” the Jade Pool said sternly, “In ancient times, Xihe and Wangshu formed a splendid tale, but it was Xihe who took precedence, with a reputation and strength far surpassing that of Wangshu.”

Li Ping’an frowned: “Must there inevitably be romantic entanglements between us?

We could simply be partners in pure cooperation.”

“Had you said this six years ago, I could have agreed.”

The Jade Pool sighed softly, gently lifting her left foot.

“Now that I am aware of your capabilities, and know how highly the Heavenly Dao regards you and your father’s reliance, if I cannot integrate into your close circle, the position of the Heavenly Empress will be unstable.

“Besides, how do you know I don’t wish to become your Dao companion?”

Li Ping’an: …

“You said when you were drunk that you wanted to usurp my position as Heavenly Emperor.”

“I have never been drunk.”

“Alright, let’s talk about these matters later.”

Li Ping’an took out a Jade Talisman from within his sleeve and pushed it towards the Jade Pool with immortal power:

“I have prepared the terms for cooperation in advance.

I need you to infuse the Heavenly Court with different numbers of female Immortals at various stages of its development.

“On the handling of some major matters, I hope you can fully respect my opinion, instead of making decisions on your own.

“Furthermore, we need more assistance, and the treasures contained within the Secret Realm of the Jade Pool must also be infused into the Heavenly Court.

If the Heavenly Court faces invasion by a formidable enemy, you must fully support and protect it, after all, I am not yet very capable of fighting.”

“I can give you, at this stage, Zi Yao being the actual person in charge of the Punishment Hall—I recall you wanting to take control over punishments, though I will need to set the terms.

“Subsequently, you will become the foremost among the Tian Ting Nu Xian, and I can tell you in advance, I will establish a male counterpart to balance your power, to ensure my authority as the Heavenly Emperor.

“Once the Heavenly Court is stable, you will be one of the dual Great Heavenly Empresses, with your own independent residence, and you could even move this secret realm directly to the Heavenly Court.

“All your female disciples will be under your command, but they must be restrained by imperial orders.

“Is that acceptable?”

Yaochi held the Jade Talisman for a long time, discussing a few vague points with Li Ping’an, afterwards, she nodded her head in agreement cheerfully.

“I agree.”

“Then sign your name…

Although such an act has little binding force, it’s still a formality of sorts.”

After a moment, Yaochi returned the Jade Talisman to Li Ping’an, her eyes brimming with laughter.

She spoke softly, “Now that our cooperation is concluded, can we talk about matters beyond power and conspiracy?”

Li Ping’an mused for a moment, “Zi Yao, do you truly wish to be romantically involved with me?”

“Mm,” Yaochi shifted her gaze, “Though it’s a trivial matter, you shouldn’t speak so bluntly; I just have a favorable impression of you.

It’s exactly as you said; we should let things develop naturally.”

“That’s exactly what I mean; relationships need to be nurtured.”

Li Ping’an snapped his fingers:

“This chance is rare; why don’t we try to see if we can further our mutual affection for each other?”

Yaochi was somewhat taken aback.

Li Ping’an’s initiative made her sense something was amiss, but watching his eyes—those clear and sincere eyes—

For a moment, she thought of the scenes she had ‘accidentally’ witnessed in the Kunlun Mirror over the past six years…

This man is usually genteel and virtuous, a paragon of integrity, but in his palace chamber…

“Zi Yao, are you embarrassed?”

Yaochi smiled tenderly, “I’m more worried that Your Majesty might be too shy.”

“My skin is thick,” Li Ping’an pondered, “I always feel a bit oppressed when I’m with you, could you seal your Dao Realm to be more or less on par with mine?

That would make me feel more comfortable.”

“That’s not difficult.”

Yaochi laughed:

“Even if I seal my Dao Realm, the Power of the Dao Body is not something you can contend with; what could you possibly do to me?”

A lotus flower ornament appeared on her forehead, and her surroundings flickered with faint immortal light, her Dao Realm dropping to that of a Heavenly Immortal.

Then, a hint of apprehension appeared in Yaochi’s eyes, she asked in a low voice, “What next?”

Li Ping’an muttered, “You’re not going to unseal it right away, are you?

Otherwise, I’ll be startled.”

“Of course not,” Yaochi closed her eyes and focused, the lotus flower ornament once again shone brightly, and a streak of red light passed around her, “This way, it will take half an hour for my Dao Realm to be automatically unsealed, and I cannot unseal it myself.”

“Immobilizing Seal!”

Suddenly, the sound of rustling was heard, and a small seal appeared above them, a cascade of immortal light fell, and the power of the Heavenly Dao directly sealed Yaochi’s form.

Yaochi was stunned for a moment, then realized that her Primordial Spirit, under both her own seal and the seal of the Heavenly Dao, was rendered unresponsive.

Li Ping’an stood up with a smile, his hands behind his back as he gazed at the beautiful woman who was now slumped on the precious seat.

“Li…you dare…I, myself…”

She spoke in a voice as fine as a mosquito’s, her chest heaving.

Li Ping’an clicked his tongue lightly, and with a flick of his finger, the silk white socks on Yaochi’s feet quietly flew away, revealing her milky white, flawless feet.

Li Ping’an sat back on the precious seat, casually picked up a feather, and said warmly:

“Imprisoning me without reason for half a month, I naturally need to claim some interest back, Dao Friend, are you ticklish?”

“Fearful…

please don’t do this…

I, I will apologize…”

“Too late!”