Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 206: Reactions from Different Countries

Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Reactions from Different Countries

This celestial phenomenon stunned everyone on the continent, as they all coincidentally turned to look at the dazzling star.

The phenomenon lasted for ten breaths before the dim sky suddenly returned to normal, and the star vanished.

Those who understood celestial omens grew deeply concerned, while those who did not simply assumed the heavens were issuing another warning.

In any case, no one remained calm.

The most unsettled were the royal families of the various nations.

「In the Xichen Imperial Palace」

At this time, the Xichen Emperor, nearly sixty years old and resembling a decaying old tree, was gazing up at the sky. He waved his hand to summon a eunuch and ordered the Director of the Qin Tianjian to the palace.

The Director of the Qin Tianjian was already on his way before the Emperor’s summons was issued and happened to meet the eunuch sent to fetch him. The two of them hurried into the Emperor’s Imperial Study.

When the Xichen Emperor saw the man arrive, he spoke before the customary greetings could be exchanged, "Daoist Master, do you know what this portends?"

The Director of the Qin Tianjian replied, "Does Your Majesty wish to hear the truth?"

The Xichen Emperor’s face remained stern. "Of course."

The Director stroked his beard, closed his eyes, and after a thoughtful pause, said, "The Emperor Star has descended upon the world. It heralds that this continent shall have but one emperor."

The Xichen Emperor pursed his lips. "Is there a solution?"

"Eradicate it!"

"The location?"

"Southwest of Daqian."

With a grim expression, the Xichen Emperor said, "Keep this matter secret. You may leave, Daoist Master."

The Director of the Qin Tianjian bowed respectfully and quickly withdrew. There was no need to state what the Emperor intended to do.

「Daqian Imperial Palace」

Chu Xiong issued an edict summoning the Director of the Qin Tianjian and Master Wuliao for an audience.

When the decree-bearing eunuch arrived at the Royal Monastery, he learned that Master Wuliao had departed on a pilgrimage months ago, with no set date for his return.

Meanwhile, the eunuch sent to summon the Director of the Qin Tianjian was informed that the Director was at a crucial stage in refining pills and could not leave.

Chu Xiong was so furious that he swept the memorials from his desk, scattering them across the floor. He had no choice but to summon several elderly ministers to the palace instead.

That celestial omen just now was too abnormal. It left him deeply unsettled.

「Nanfeng Imperial Palace」

At this time, Nanfeng Emperor Nanfeng Li, around forty years old, sat on the emperor’s throne, tapping his fingers on the table as he listened to his National Teacher.

After a while, the National Teacher finished speaking and added, "Your Majesty, the Emperor Star has only just descended upon the world. That is merely a celestial omen; it does not mean he will necessarily mature and reach his full potential."

Nanfeng Li understood the National Teacher’s meaning and nodded. "What the National Teacher says is reasonable. Please, have a seat, National Teacher."

The National Teacher expressed his thanks but remained standing. He did not sit, his fingers constantly moving as if performing calculations, occasionally pausing as though deep in thought.

Nanfeng Li did not mind. He watched the National Teacher, awaiting further words.

This National Teacher was around fifty years old, clad in a white Daoist robe, his hair in a topknot, exuding an ethereal, sagely aura.

Nanfeng Li had chanced upon him ten years prior during a tour. At that time, the National Teacher had predicted that Nanfeng Li would face a bloody calamity and even helped him avert it, after which Nanfeng Li had invited him to the Imperial Palace.

After a long moment, the National Teacher finally emerged from his deep contemplation. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this person hails from the southwestern region of the Daqian Kingdom, aged between twenty and thirty. This is all your humble servant could divine."

Nanfeng Li nodded. "You have worked hard, National Teacher. Please return and rest."

After the National Teacher departed, Nanfeng Li beckoned with his hand, and a black-clad figure appeared silently before him. Nanfeng Li immediately assigned a mission to the figure, who acknowledged the order and vanished.

Nanfeng Li remained seated. He had originally planned to dispatch troops to Daqian to claim a share of the spoils. But plans could not keep up with changes; he now had to eliminate that Emperor Star first. Thinking of the Emperor Star, Nanfeng Li’s thoughts immediately turned to Qingchen. Wasn’t Qingchen raising troops precisely in the southwestern region of Daqian? Heh, it seemed Qingchen’s rebellion was doomed to be quashed before it even truly began.

As it happened, a monk was currently seated before Qingchen in his main camp.

If Chu Xiong had been present, he would have been apoplectic—for this monk was none other than Master Wuliao!

Master Wuliao, seeing that Daqian’s destiny was exhausted and with Chu Xiong refusing to see him, had angrily left to wander the world. By chance, he encountered Qingchen. Master Wuliao observed that Qingchen possessed the aura of a dragon and was situated in the southwest. This reminded him of the celestial omen. Perhaps Qingchen was to be the new emperor of Daqian.

Today’s celestial phenomenon pointed directly to Qingchen, further solidifying his conviction. Thus, he resolved to wholeheartedly support Qingchen.

"Master, is what you just said true?"

Master Wuliao placed his palms together. "This old monk never utters falsehoods."

Qingchen’s eyes crinkled with a smile, and he laughed heartily. "Heaven truly favors me! Excellent! This Young Master thanks you for your assistance, Master!"

"Amitabha. This old monk is merely acting in accordance with the will of Heaven!"

"A fine ’acting in accordance with the will of Heaven’ indeed! Master, you are truly an eminent monk..."

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Let us leave aside Qingchen’s elation for now. When Xiao Yunjing regained consciousness, he discovered he was not dead but inside a grand hall.

He sat up and, seeing he was unharmed, scanned his surroundings.

The grand hall was resplendent. From its magnificent dome hung a dazzling chandelier cast from pure gold. Each arm of the chandelier was shaped like a dragon, the creatures so lifelike they seemed to breathe. Nine Night Pearls, each the size of a bowl, were set within their mouths, illuminating the hall as brightly as day.

Colorful murals adorned the walls, depicting dragons and phoenixes in various styles, all equally lifelike.

In the center of the hall stood a crystal coffin. The patterns adorning it were identical to those on the stone door outside.

And he found himself sitting directly before this coffin.

He stood up and took a turn about the hall.

Lining the walls was a circle of jade chests, each secured with a copper lock.

These didn’t look like burial goods; it was more like a treasure vault.

Xiao Yunjing ignored the coffin and began searching for an exit. What use were endless treasures if he couldn’t get out? Besides, Li’er was outside, and who knew how long she had been waiting for him?

BOOM!

Just as he was searching for an exit, some rubble suddenly fell from the spot where he had awakened. Following the debris, several figures dropped down—it was Yun No. 20 and his men.

It turned out that Yun No. 20 and his two companions, unable to find any mechanism to open a way, had resorted to striking the floor with their internal energy.

They refused to believe Xiao Yunjing could have vanished without a trace. He had to be somewhere within this stone chamber.

They hadn’t just struck the floor; they had also been blasting the four stone walls with their internal energy.

Meanwhile, Gu Qingli and the others waited outside, but no one emerged.

"Miss, perhaps this servant should go in and take a look?" Wuqing asked, her anxiety growing.

Gu Qingli nodded. She was deeply worried about Xiao Yunjing. Two hours had passed, and she truly didn’t know what was happening inside.

Wuqing entered immediately. After navigating several twists and turns, she heard sounds and hurried towards them, finding Yun No. 20 and his men striking the stone chamber.

"What are you all doing? Where is the Young Master?" Wuqing demanded.

Yun No. 20 and his two companions stopped and informed Wuqing that Xiao Yunjing had disappeared.

Wuqing pressed her lips together. Heavens, what was to be done? She had to tell the Young Miss. The Young Miss was intelligent; perhaps she could think of a solution. How could these few brutes find the Young Master by just blindly striking at things here?

With this thought, Wuqing said no more, turned back, and reported everything to Gu Qingli.

Gu Qingli was frantic. She alighted from her palanquin, stored it away with a wave of her hand, and hurried with Wuqing to where Yun No. 20 was.

Wuqing carried Gu Qingli down into the stone chamber. Gu Qingli immediately took out a flashlight and scanned the area. The stone chamber seemed to be seamlessly constructed, offering no apparent way to begin searching for an opening.