Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts-Chapter 426 - Proposing to Wu Kingdom.

“What message does Your Majesty wish the the young lady to convey?”

Xu Ming asked.

At this moment, Xu Ming had rather complicated feelings toward the Dragon Empress.

He certainly couldn’t say that he disliked her—there was no reason for that.

But thinking about how the Dragon Empress, a mighty sovereign of ages past, had played the jade flute for him, he truly didn’t know what kind of expression to use when facing her again.

That being said, Xu Ming considered himself completely innocent. From start to finish, he had been entirely passive—he hadn’t made a single move.

Besides, even if he had wanted to resist, it would have been useless. His cultivation level was far too low. The other party was an ancient Ascension Realm cultivator. If she truly wanted to do something to him, how could he possibly fight back?

“Her Majesty asked this servant to tell the young master to be careful on his journey. And no matter what happens, the young master may always come to Beihai (North Sea). The young master’s matters are Beihai’s matters, and whatever the issue may be, Beihai will do everything in its power to resolve it for you.”

Xia Zhu spoke with a smile.

Xu Ming nodded. “I appreciate Her Majesty’s concern. Please convey my gratitude on my behalf, Lady Xia Zhu.”

“Of course.” Xia Zhu nodded, then handed an official seal to Xu Ming.

“What is this?” Xu Ming asked curiously as he examined the seal in his hand.

“This is the official seal of the Beihai National Preceptor.” Xia Zhu smiled. “From now on, Young Master Xu, you are the National Preceptor of Beihai.”

Xu Ming: “...”

He did not refuse this gift—it was clearly a gesture of goodwill from the Dragon Empress.

Becoming Beihai’s National Preceptor meant that he would be under Beihai’s protection. In the future, if he encountered trouble, this title might prove useful.

Especially in the Four Seas, where he could use the status of Beihai’s National Preceptor to walk freely.

“Additionally, Her Majesty asked me to inform the young master that regarding the Linglong Pearl, it is currently impossible to give it to you. However, Her Majesty is in the process of refining a treasure similar to the Linglong Pearl, and once it is complete, she will have it delivered to the young master.”

“Her Majesty is truly thoughtful.” Xu Ming finally felt relieved.

Earlier this morning, he had asked the Dragon Empress about the Linglong Pearl—whether there was any way to enter the Abyss.

After all, the Abyss was sealed, and the Linglong Pearl was crucial to him. He had to find a way to retrieve it.

But the Dragon Empress had told him that there was no way to enter the Abyss, and the Linglong Pearl was unattainable.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ming had decisively chosen to leave.

Yet, unexpectedly, in such a short span of time, the Dragon Empress had already found a solution.

Since she had promised to send him a substitute for the Linglong Pearl, he naturally trusted her unconditionally.

“Aside from these matters, there is one final message that Her Majesty instructed me to convey to the young master.”

Xu Ming nodded. “And what is that final message?”

Xia Zhu’s lips curved into a smile. “Her Majesty said that once the affairs of the Four Seas are settled, Beihai will formally propose marriage to the Wu Kingdom.”

Xu Ming: “...”

He really wanted to say that this last message was entirely unnecessary.

But he also knew that if he voiced that thought, he probably wouldn’t be able to leave.

“The message has been delivered. May Young Master Xu have a safe journey and smooth sailing ahead.”

Xia Zhu poured a cup of wine and offered it to him with both hands.

Looking at the deep crimson liquor in the cup, Xu Ming drank it in one gulp.

He returned the cup, gave a respectful bow, and swiftly departed in the direction of the Wu Kingdom.

Xu Ming felt that he couldn’t stay in the Wu Kingdom for too long.

As long as he roamed far and wide, wouldn’t the Dragon Empress lose track of him?

Xu Ming flew off into the distance, heading toward the Wu Kingdom.

Meanwhile, atop the Star-Gazing Tower in the Dragon Palace, the Dragon Empress stood on the high pavilion, gazing in the direction where Xu Ming had disappeared.

Just as Xu Ming had suspected—

His every move was within the Dragon Empress’s sight.

“Your Majesty, why did you not keep Lord Xu here?”

Xiao Lan, who served by the Dragon Empress’s side, asked in confusion.

From her perspective, since Her Majesty had already found Xu Ming, logically speaking, she shouldn’t have allowed him to leave.

The Dragon Empress shook her head. “The Four Seas will soon fall into chaos. The more I value him, the greater the danger he will face if he stays here. Now that he has returned to the Wu Kingdom, that is where he is safest. Besides—” she paused briefly, her voice carrying a hint of certainty, “I no longer fear that he will escape.”

As she finished speaking, the Dragon Empress flicked her sleeve, and a wine jug appeared in her hand.

She personally poured herself a cup of wine.

The color of this wine was identical to the one Xu Ming had just drunk.

Tilting her head back, the Dragon Empress drank it all in one gulp.

The moment the deep red liquid entered her throat, a fine crimson thread appeared on her right pinky finger.

The thread extended into the distance—toward the direction in which Xu Ming was flying away.

—

The Eastern Sea

After the fall of the Eastern Sea’s Dragon King, chaos engulfed the region, just as it had in the other seas.

However, unlike the other seas, which still had their Dragon Kings to maintain order, the Eastern Sea was left without a ruler.

The Eastern Sea’s Dragon King had died suddenly—so suddenly that none of his heirs had been able to claim the throne or activate the protective formations in time.

As a result, when the monstrous creatures from the Abyss swarmed into the Eastern Sea, the soldiers had no choice but to fight them with their own lives.

Especially the being that had emerged from the depths of the Abyss—

Even with all the Eastern Sea Palace’s revered experts joining the battle, they were no match for it.

Fortunately, this being’s power was not as overwhelming as it could have been. Having been imprisoned in the Eastern Sea Abyss for countless years, it was unfamiliar with the world’s formations and unable to unleash its full might.

After slaughtering numerous Eastern Sea soldiers—seemingly in an outburst of fury—it eventually left, following a woman in a red dress. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

“Ahhh... the air outside is still the best,” the shirtless man chuckled, then glanced at the woman beside him. “So, where exactly are you taking me?”

The red-dressed woman smiled at him and answered in a calm tone, “To End Mountain.”

“End Mountain? What kind of place is that?” the man asked, puzzled. “Look, I know you’re the one who freed me, but let’s get one thing straight—I’m not going to owe you anything. Your master better not think they can order me around.”

Mei Hongyu’s smile remained unchanged. “Rest assured, Senior. We will not command you to do anything. My master merely wishes to catch up with you.”

Hearing this, the man found it rather amusing. “Catch up? And just who is your master?”

To his knowledge, there shouldn’t be anyone in this world qualified to ‘catch up’ with him.

“My master is known to the world as the Elder of End,” Mei Hongyu said slowly. “His true name is—”

As she spoke the name, the man’s brows furrowed.

“...Then I suppose I really should go and catch up.”