Chapter 152 - Leaving The Imperial Palace

Princess Changning’s eyes shot out a ray of divine light, and there were three golden flowers on top of her head.

Another saint cultivator had been born!

No one knew what the hidden geniuses of the sects were like, but in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty, becoming a saint cultivator in twenty years was not recorded yet.

“Congratulations to her highness the Eldest Princess for becoming a saint cultivator. The Great Zhou Dynasty will definitely prosper along with you!” He Chuan removed the array.

Of course, He Chuan could not be included.

With the system’s support, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he had been able to flatten the entire journey.

“It’s still because of Master’s help. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for me to even become a Xiantian ninth-stage expert.” Princess Changning was not very happy.

Her success in breaking through meant He Chuan was going to leave, and feelings of reluctance grew in her heart.

Her request to explore the pugilistic world was mercilessly rejected by her Emperor Father and Empress Mother.

As a Princess of the royal family, how could she run around? After He Chuan left, someone had to be in charge of the capital.

Only then would they be able to intimidate the younger generation.

“Aren’t you happy that you’ve broken through to become a saint cultivator?” He Chuan asked.

“Master is about to leave the capital, but he’s not willing to bring me along.” Princess Changning felt wronged. She did not have the appearance of a saint cultivator at all.

Perhaps this was her true side.

After all, she was still a twenty-year-old girl and was at the age of innocence.

Being born into the royal family made her more mature and knowledgeable.

“Saints cultivators can live much longer. Are you afraid that we won’t be able to reunite? His Majesty and the Empress are probably anxious from waiting.” He Chuan patted Princess Changning on the shoulder.

When Zhou Shiming and the others saw Princess Changning appear, they quickly surrounded her and asked all sorts of questions. Now that a saint cultivator had appeared, they felt much more at ease.

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What exactly was the martial arts world like?!

As long as there were people, there would be grudges. If there were grudges, there would be the world of martial arts. People were the world of martial arts.

He Chuan did not inform anyone. He brought along Cai Lian, who was carrying a backpack. The two avoided all the guards and stepped out of the palace gates.

Counting back to the time when he went to the Allied Army camp, this was his first real trip outside the palace.

The scene of him cleaning and cultivating in the library was still vivid in his mind, as if it had happened yesterday.

“Young Eunuch He, you can’t bear to leave?” Cai Lian asked curiously when she saw him looking back at the Imperial palace.

She was sixteen years old, and it was at the time to yearn for beautiful things. She was very happy to be able to leave the main gate of the Imperial Palace.

“After leaving the capital, there won’t be any peaceful days. When you go out, just call me Young Master,” He Chuan said with a wave of his hand.

“Got it, Young Master,” Cai Lian said.

“Steamed buns, freshly cooked steamed buns!”

“Donkey burger.”

“Fresh pears!”

The capital under the Emperor’s feet was livelier than other places, and there was an endless stream of people coming and going.

It was also the first time He Chuan had seen such a scene, and he instantly felt that it was a wise decision to go out for a walk.

Perhaps signing in at all the places in the country would allow him to reach a higher level and touch a realm other than the saint cultivator realm.

He had thought that it would be peaceful before, but now that he was outside the Imperial Palace, his mood became even more relaxed.

There was always a gain and a loss.

This was exactly what he had said.

Looking at the myriad of things in the world, the two of them did not walk very quickly. It was only when night fell that they arrived at the outskirts of the capital.

With his strength, it did not matter if he was outside in the cold wind, but Cai Lian was not.

The little girl was shivering, and she still insisted on not causing trouble for He Chuan, so she made a firm declaration.

“It’s a bit cold in late autumn. We’ll stay at the inn in front tonight.” He Chuan walked forward.

Even in the suburbs, the inn was almost full.

There was only one upper room left.

He Chuan didn’t mind. He was just meditating and cultivating anyway, so he didn’t need to sleep.

“Two distinguished guests, what a coincidence. Our shop just invited a zither player yesterday, and he will perform on the stage for the first time tonight,” The shop assistant introduced.

“The inn even invited the zither player to perform?” He Chuan was a little surprised. Logically speaking, the inn should not need to do such a thing.

Could it be that this was a romantic place?

It did not seem like it.

“Esteemed guests, you may not know this, but business in the capital is difficult and there is fierce competition. Our shopkeeper has no choice but to attract some literati and refined scholars. We have to find another way.” The shop assistant sighed, even business in the outskirts of the capital city was so difficult. One could imagine the situation in the capital city.

He Chuan nodded to show that he understood. He did not care. He was just curious.

Cai Lian neatly packed the luggage.

Then, she began to lay a straw mat on the ground.

“Lian’er, what are you doing?” He Chuan sat by the bed to enjoy the scenery in the suburbs. Suddenly, he saw Cai Lian lay the mat.

“Young Master, you sleep on the bed while I sleep on the ground. If you don’t mind my appearance, Lian’er is willing to serve you.”Cai Lian’s voice was like a mosquito. There was a hint of shyness on her pretty face as if water was about to drip out.

“You can sleep on the bed. I meditate and cultivate every day. I don’t need to sleep. It will be the same when you break through to the Xiantian realm.” He Chuan was almost amused by this kind little palace maid.

Even though he had returned to his male form, he was still not very enthusiastic about having sex.

Perhaps it had something to do with his own state of mind. He had stayed in the library for too long.

“Oh!” Cai Lian was finally relieved, but a faint feeling of disappointment spread in her heart.

At this moment, some discussions came from downstairs. He Chuan released his consciousness to cover the entire inn and found that everyone was discussing the performance of the zither player.

His interest was piqued for a moment.

“Let’s go down and listen to what’s so special about this zither player.”

The two of them came to the hall on the first floor of the inn and casually found an empty seat in a corner to sit down.

Half an hour later.

A figure slowly walked down the stairs.

Everyone saw the woman in front of them with a head full of green silk beads and jade rings. There was a jade hairpin at the side of her temples. She was wearing a hundred-flower shirt and a pleated skirt. Her appearance was like a peach, her eyebrows were curved and her face was covered with a light veil. It made people feel as if they were hugging a pipa and half covering their faces.

The zither player carried the seven-stringed zither in her arms and came to the temporary stage in the middle of the hall. She slowly sat down and placed the zither on her legs.

Everyone in the hall waited quietly for the zither player’s performance. They did not dare to make a sound, afraid that they would disturb her artistic conception.

He Chuan also felt some anticipation. He held a cup of tea in his hand and tasted it. The sound of the zither slowly rang out. It was slight and long. The beat was like a language, and it could be spoken. The moment was like the mood of a person. It was ethereal and changeable. The overtone was like the sky, and the sound was like a person. Although He Chuan did not know the name of the song, it did not stop him from following the beat with his hands. This zither player was indeed very skilled.

The scholars around him closed their eyes and shook their heads as they listened. It was as if they had entered some kind of mysterious world.

The song ended.

Everyone in the hall clapped hard! A guest dressed like a student said, “The zither is indeed the virtue of a gentleman. With Lady Lu’s zither skills, the impetuous feeling in my heart slowly calmed down.”

“It’s simply wonderful. The music of the zither seems to have cleansed my soul.”

“That’s right, it’s indeed the sound of everyone.”

The wealthy merchant sitting next to him also nodded in agreement. “Me too!”