Meanwhile, Prime Minister Qin Zhi, still disturbed by the slaying of the gate guards, decided to report the matter directly to Emperor Fu Chen in the private chamber of the Xi Dynasty Palace.“Forgive me, Your Majesty,” Qin Zhi began, bowing deeply. “There’s a troubling matter I must report. Two incidents occurred recently that may be connected.”Emperor Fu Chen raised an eyebrow. It was rare for his loyal prime minister of decades to appear so uneasy. With a faint smile, he asked, “What troubles you so, old friend?”“It may not seem like a great matter, Your Majesty,” Qin Zhi said carefully, “but I believe the two events are related.”Fu Chen’s expression turned serious. “Explain.”“Two nights ago, the guards on duty at the city gate vanished without a trace. The only clue was dried blood near the entrance. Their bodies were never found, despite extensive searches.”The emperor listened intently. “And the other incident?”“Earlier that same day, a former soldier—missing for decades—s

The tiger fled into the depths of the forest, disappearing from sight and leaving Princess Lu Lian’s entourage in shaken silence.Panting and pretending to be drained of energy, Fang Yun walked back toward the royal carriage.“It’s safe now, Your Highness. The tiger has run away,” Fang Yun said gently, glancing at the pale, trembling princess.“Are you all right?” she asked softly.“I’m fine, just a bit exhausted,” Fang Yun replied in a weak tone.“Come inside. We’ll arrive at the manor soon.”Fang Yun nodded and stepped into the carriage. The journey resumed.After two hours, they reached a grand and elegant estate nestled at the edge of a valley.“This estate was built by my father for me,” Princess Lu Lian explained warmly. “I named it Lu Lian Manor, after myself. My mother’s tomb lies within its grounds. Twice every moon, I come here to pay my respects.”“Why was Her Majesty buried so far from the capital?” Fang Yun asked curiously.“That was her final wish,” the princess replied.

“The palace guard is so tight inside. It looks like this will take a little longer,” he thought.He also wondered how he would tell Mei Hwa that his plan might be delayed by more than seven days, contrary to what he had promised her.His reverie was broken by a knock on his door.The young man rose and walked to the door.“Why has Her Highness come here?” Fang Yun asked as he opened the door and saw Princess Lu Lian standing outside his chamber.Princess Lu Lian smiled warmly at Fang Yun. “Am I not in my father’s palace? Am I not allowed to come here?”“Forgive me, Your Highness. It’s not that you’re not allowed, but I’m afraid it might become the subject of people’s gossip.” Fang Yun replied.“Who would dare talk about me in this palace?”Fang Yun shook his head slightly.The princess gave a small smile again. “May I come in?”“Why would you not be allowed? After all, Your Highness is in your own father’s palace,” Fang Yun mirrored her words.He stepped aside and let Princess Lu Lian

A soldier knocked on King Fu Chen's private chamber door after Wang Qiang arrived."Enter!" King Fu Chen's voice was heard from inside the room.Wang Qiang opened the door and walked into King Fu Chen's private room."My respects, Your Majesty." Wang Qiang bowed before King Fu Chen."Sit, Wang Qiang. Have you received the clue?"Wang Qiang sat on a chair in front of King Fu Chen. A table carved with peacocks served as a barrier between them."I have, Your Majesty. But..." Wang Qiang paused to take a long breath."But what, Wang Qiang?""The conditions are very difficult, Your Majesty.""No matter how difficult, if I am able, I will do it.""Very well, Your Majesty. So, this is the story," Wang Qiang took another deep breath before beginning his story."Last night, I asked my teacher for guidance regarding the princess's dream. It turns out it is true that the dream will come true." Wang Qiang shifted slightly in his seat to be more comfortable.King Fu Chen, who had been worried since

The next morning, King Fu Chen went to Wang Qiang's room to ask for the potion that the old man had promised him.The potion was efficacious in increasing his stamina, before executing 7 virgin girls in one day.Before drinking the potion, King Fu Chen thought for a moment. Whether or not he would be able to have sexual relations with 7 virgin girls in one day, as well as drink the blood of the girls. He, who was addicted to sexual relations, felt it was difficult to have sexual relations 7 times in one day, let alone a normal human being.But in order to increase his martial arts in a short time, and prevent him from dying from his daughter's nightmare, he had to be able to do it.King Fu Chen drank the foul-smelling potion while holding his nose."Your Majesty can now begin the ritual. Recite the mantra before having relations and before drinking their blood," said Wang Qiang.King Fu Chen nodded and headed to the room that had been prepared to execute the 21 virgin girls one by one