Taiyi Dao Fruit

Jiang Li did not meet with the master and disciple duo. After leaving Nanli Palace, although they sensed Jiang Li's undisguised Qi mechanism, they directly left, exiting the Imperial City.

When Jiang Li returned to the Jiang family territory and came to the main hall of the Family Head's residence, he saw Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue sitting there.

Seeing Jiang Li return, Gongsun Qingyue glanced at him and said, "I was wondering who it could be, turns out it's someone with no conscience."

"Indeed, someone with no conscience," Tianxuan chimed in, a faint smile on her elegant face, "I wonder which beauty has been keeping you entertained all this time; we didn't see you when we returned."

Gongsun Qingyue touched her delicate face, sighing, "Alas, I'm ultimately someone the junior brother spurned, not as fragrant as the wildflowers outside."

"Qingyue, don't say that, it makes it seem like we're petty, making us appear even worse than those wild women," Tianxuan hurriedly reminded, as if anxious.

Gongsun Qingyue appeared flustered at these words, saying, "Hmm, perhaps it really is our fault. I just hope the junior brother won't hold a grudge against us, otherwise, my heart would be troubled."

The master and disciple pair used a series of roundabout and indirect words to tease Jiang Li.

Jiang Li didn't confront the master and disciple directly, instead, he smiled and said, "It's my fault. Whatever punishment you have, senior sister and master, just say it, I'll accept."

Jiang Li switched his demeanor smoothly, without the slightest of his earlier arrogance.

At this time, it's better not to be too tough, it's better to be gentle.

"Do you really admit your fault?"

Tianxuan showed a teasing look, "Just in time, I heard Ji Lingguang is proficient in the art of the Fire Lotus, specifically used to punish erring men. Since you admit your fault, why not try the punishment of kneeling on the Fire Lotus today?"

Mentioning the Princess's method was this to remind him of the rumors of indulgence, or to highlight her flaws?

Never mind, it's irrelevant.

Almost in the very next moment after the words fell, Jiang Li replied, "Alright, I'll kneel on the Fire Lotus."

Saying this, his True Qi externalized, the ground in front ignited with flames, blooming into two fire lotuses, and without much hesitation, he was about to proceed before the two women.

Gongsun Qingyue, seeing Jiang Li poised to kneel on the fire lotus, immediately showed urgency, "No!"

She stood up instantly, her figure flashed, using her body method, she appeared beside Jiang Li, grabbing his arm, "Just some joking words, why take them seriously? This is something disgraceful, can it be done?"

She found it amusing when Tianxuan mentioned it, but seeing Jiang Li actually make a move to kneel, she couldn't bear it.

"Qingyue, you are truly captivated by him," Tianxuan sighed lightly behind Gongsun Qingyue, "He uses this ploy, and you can't wait to fall for it, what am I supposed to say about you."

"Even if it is a ploy, I willingly fall for it. Don't look at this shameless junior brother, he has never used such a tactic before, I fell for it, I am willing."

Gongsun Qingyue said with a pleased expression, not turning back.

Jiang Li is indeed flexible, drawing boundaries based on situations, but with his current status and ability, there was really no need to resort to such a ploy.

Moreover, it's often Gongsun Qingyue who suffered in the traditional arts of the sect, now Jiang Li's willingness to concede made her entirely forget her previous displeasure.

What does this signify? It signifies that he holds me in his heart.

"How did I end up teaching such a disappointing disciple."

Tianxuan said rather helplessly, but the smile on her face clearly showed that she was very receptive to Jiang's tactic.

The master and disciple originally intended to give Jiang Li a lesson, not expecting to get caught instead.

"Alright, let it be, who asked this rebellious disciple to be so capable."

Tianxuan sighed lightly again, "Come, sit down, let's discuss serious matters."

Saying this, she waved her hand lightly, forming a triangle with three chairs.

This setup seemed informal and irregular, but for family, it was just right.

Jiang Li and Gongsun Qingyue each sat down, then heard Tianxuan say, "I've discussed with Ji Lingguang, in two days we will bury the Emperor, then proceed with succession. It's the first time in Great Zhou's eight hundred years that the Jiang family is succeeding, but with the previous purges, your strength is already among the supreme of the contemporary, surely no one in court will oppose."

"The key lies outside Divine Capital, or rather in the South, right?" Jiang Li said.

"To subjugate the royal clan in Divine Capital is a smart move, signaling to the various kings, and Emperor Dao Fruit is also a great guarantee. Not every king is necessarily against us. Ultimately, though, it requires showcasing intimidating strength."

Tianxuan's face showed a trace of coldness, "The Great Venerable assisted the Immortal Queen in relocating the Immortal Palace, showing his intent to oppose you. Next, it may not only be the Heavenly Monarch making a move, the Great Venerable may also intervene. He's a troublemaker, deserving the rumors of being cuckolded."

At this point, Tianxuan looked at Jiang Li, "There were outsiders before, so it was inappropriate to say, now tell us honestly, are you really not affected by the Emperor Dao Fruit's life span restriction?"

Just the thought of Jiang Li being trapped with the Emperor Dao Fruit made Tianxuan's eyes flash with killing intent.

Fortunately, Jiang Li isn't someone who suffers losses easily, and he did give hints to them later, otherwise, Tianxuan might not have maintained her mental state during the battle.

Jiang Li didn't answer directly, instead, he extended both hands, holding Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue's hands, the vibrant vitality flowing through his palms into them, while allowing them to sense the eternal charm within Jiang Li's body akin to an ancient sky.

The Green Emperor Dao Fruit governs the spring of the Four Seasons, dominates the Wood Element growth, even allowing Jiang Li's life span to increase over time.

Theoretically, if nothing unexpected occurs, Jiang Li can live nearly ten thousand years, excluding any subsequent increase in strength and other factors.

In fact, Jiang Li constantly reverses the innate state, making it difficult for his life span to limit his life and death.

Tianxuan and Gongsun Qingyue sensed that aura, both easing their worries.

A strong vitality might not be foolproof, but this aura was enough to prove Jiang Li was not restricted.

"This is good, this is good!" Gongsun Qingyue said repeatedly.

"Even better that the Great Venerable doesn't know this," Tianxuan's eyes remained cold, "this might serve as a hidden move against the Great Venerable. Also, continue to promote the rumors about Jiang Li and Ji Lingguang."

"Ah?" Gongsun Qingyue was momentarily stunned, then realized, "Right, we can't let the Great Venerable detect anything amiss."

They had to target the Great Venerable, even if this targeting seemed somewhat irrational.

If there was no reaction from them, that would be the real oddity.

Moreover, the master-disciple trio was not generous at heart, they wouldn't just let this matter slide simply because the Great Venerable didn't succeed.

If calculated this way, the Heavenly Monarch doesn't even qualify as an enemy, given how many of his attempts failed.

After making this decision, looking at the rumors swirling within Divine Capital at present, it seemed just perfect.

Doesn't it show that Jiang Li is more farsighted?

"Now it does make me seem petty." Tianxuan laughed.

As they spoke, their hands remained intertwined, vitality flowing, like warm water soothing their bodies, calming and comforting.

Gongsun Qingyue and Tianxuan exchanged glances, both seeing the rippling waves in each other's eyes, like a spring pond, gentle yet stirring.

"Your Qi mechanism feels different, it seems to have more of an..."

Tianxuan's eye acupoints revealed a mysterious talisman shape, specifically created by her based on Emperor Wa's appearance.

Her pupils subtly changed, her slender legs subconsciously merged, gradually transforming into a snake's tail.

"...attraction."

Jiang Li's Qi mechanism seemed more alluring than before.

His pupils also subtly changed.

The derivation method of the Green Emperor Dao Fruit was unrelated to taboos, but it was deeply connected with Emperor Wa's appearance, at least Jiang Li could confirm this now.

At this moment, Jiang Li also sensed an intangible thrill surging in his heart.

"Speaking of which, it's been a while since we cultivated together."

Tianxuan smiled, suddenly sliding down from her chair like a serpent, entering Jiang Li's embrace.

"Disciple, today I shall teach you a special dharma body."

The snake tail wrapped around Jiang Li, Tianxuan faced him, slowly saying to Gongsun Qingyue, "Wa Emperor's dharma body."

"Learning this dharma body, you will gain greater support from your junior brother. However, you're currently on the Path of Sun, which makes cultivating this dharma body a bit challenging."

Accompanied by a continuous rustling of clothing, their breaths mingled, and then...

Tianxuan slowly lowered her waist, sitting and harmonizing the way.