Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

A few seconds later, Gu Xu and Zhao Yan appeared at the mansion of the Duke of Yan—to be precise, it should be in front of the gate of the Dayan Palace.

Several guards were already waiting here.

As soon as they saw Zhao Yan, they immediately said respectfully to her: "Your Highness Princess, Your Majesty is waiting for you in the bedroom."

"I understand. I'll go see him now," Zhao Yan nodded, then pointed to Gu Xu beside him, and instructed, "This friend of mine is coming to Jicheng for the first time, you can show him around ."

"As ordered, Your Highness." The guards saluted respectfully.

Although they didn't dare to show any strange expressions on their faces, when they saw Gu Xu and Zhao Yan holding arms, they always felt that the relationship between the two should be more than just "friends".

Afterwards, Zhao Yan walked into the familiar door and walked along the long corridor towards Zhao Changying's home.

Compared with the Zichen Palace in Luojing City, this "royal palace" in Jicheng is obviously much simpler.

Its roof tiles are turquoise, not the bright yellow that symbolizes imperial power.It has no white marble fence carved with dragon patterns, no well-arranged gardens, and no gorgeous palace maids and concubines.

Under the blowing of the north wind, it seemed quiet and solemn.

King Yan Zhao Changying was sitting at the desk, concentrating on reading.

He is not as weak as Zhao Yan imagined, and his body is still strong and powerful, except that the blood on his face has lightened a little and become a little pale, there is almost no difference from before.

Not at all like a man whose life is at stake.

When Zhao Yan walked into the door, he put down the book in his hand, pointed to a chair beside him, and smiled lightly at her: "Sit down."

Zhao Yan straightened her clothes and sat down obediently.

"Father...Father, your injury..."

She has always addressed Zhao Changying by her first name.Now she suddenly changed her name to "father", which made her feel a little uncomfortable.

It's just that in the heavy atmosphere at the moment, she can't express her grievances recklessly in front of her father like before.

"It doesn't matter," Zhao Changying smiled lightly, "it can last for a while, enough to clear some obstacles for you before you take the throne."

Zhao Yan pursed her lips slightly, not knowing how to respond for a while.

When the princes of the Daqi Dynasty heard that they were about to inherit the throne, it was often the happiest moment in their lives.

But Zhao Yan's mood is very complicated.

Her chest was full of anxiety, sadness, anxiety and other emotions, but she was not happy.

Zhao Changying lifted the jug on the table and drank the fine wine in it - even if he was nearing the end of his life, he was still addicted to alcohol.

"You are very similar to your mother," Zhao Changying continued after a brief silence, "willful, chivalrous, go his own way, always insisting on the justice in his heart.

"I know that you have always wanted to know the truth about your mother's death all these years. Now, while I still have a breath, I will tell you everything about that year to help you clear your obsession. "

Zhao Yan said softly: "You said before that it was Emperor Tianxing's hand."

"That's right," Zhao Changying sighed, "your mother was a frequent visitor to the Lu's Poetry Society in Qingzhou before her death. She didn't write very well in poetry, but she liked to make friends there. She and Lu Huan's wife are well-known Above is the good sister of Yijie Jinlan.

"Later, the Lu family was punished by the Nine Clan for treason. She felt that this was outrageous. In her eyes, Lu Huan and his family did not look like people who would betray Daqi.

"She wants to go to Luojing City to seek justice for her sister.

"At that time, I tried to stop her. Because I knew that the emperor of the Daqi Dynasty was a self-willed and arbitrary person. Whatever he determined, there was no room for change.

"What happened next was not what I expected.

"Maybe it was because she suspected that she was an ally of the Lu family, or maybe just because she wanted to show her authority, she manipulated the Tianlong formation and let her die in Luojing City.

"Oh, if only I would do anything to keep her here..."

If Gu Xu was also here, and heard Zhao Changying's words, he would definitely sigh in his heart: Emperor Tianxing, as the lackey of the upper realm, carries the will of "Tai Shang Hao Tian", and the world is only in his eyes. Just ants.

As a not very obedient ant, Qu Qingqiu jumped a little higher, trying to question the authority of Emperor Tianxing, but was slapped to death by Emperor Tianxing lightly.

In this world where you can practice, as long as your strength is strong enough, you can do whatever you want without any scruples.

Having said this, Zhao Changying paused for a moment, and then continued to say slowly: "She is my beloved wife, so after her death, I am always eager to avenge her, for her, I can do anything I can; but you are my only one. My daughter is my priceless treasure. I don't want to involve you in this dangerous matter, and I don't want you to bear too many sins, so I have been hiding it from you and not telling you my plan.

"Sorry, Yan'er, I underestimated your talent and ability, and underestimated your determination to avenge your mother.

"Can you forgive me in this matter?"

Zhao Yan looked at him, was silent for a while, and finally nodded slightly.

She hoped that her father would feel better in the last few days of his life.

"Also, Yan'er, I can feel that your bloodline has become much stronger now," Zhao Changying asked again, "Did you get the 'Flint' in the imperial library during the 'Luoshui Conference'?"

"No," Zhao Yan shook her head and said, "When I arrived at the royal storehouse, the 'Flint' had already broken into pieces. It was Gu Xu who helped me awaken my bloodline."

"Gu Xu?" Zhao Changying frowned, feeling extremely surprised, "How did he do it?"

Zhao Changying hadn't met Gu Xu a few times before, but he knew that this young man was hiding a secret - Luo Chuan, the director of exorcism, was cold and indifferent to everyone, but he was polite and polite to him, which undoubtedly proved that he was definitely not. A simple genius monk.

However, Gu Xu was able to replace "Flint" and help Zhao Yan awaken the power of his bloodline, which still surprised him.

"I don't know either," Zhao Yan replied, "perhaps it has something to do with his practice. When I practiced with him, I could feel our true essence resonating with each other, and my practice speed also accelerated a lot. But it's his secret, I didn't ask more."

"What kind of exercises did he practice?"

"It's a middle-grade exercise called "True Magic of Chi Yan". But he has improved it."

""Scarlet Flame True Secret"... This is not the cultivation method of the 'Vulcan' lineage, right?"

"He told me before that this is a practice method that was picked up in the exorcism treasury, and it is an ordinary thing that cannot be traced back to history."

Zhao Changying pondered for a long time, thinking about the possible origin between Gu Xu and the "Vulcan Sect", but there was no clue in his mind.

A few minutes later, he looked at his daughter in front of him and said solemnly, "Although I never care about your marriage, after my death, I hope you can find a trustworthy partner.

"On the one hand, your father has left you a mess irresponsibly, putting the burden of a country on you—it's too heavy for a young woman. On the other hand, in your After that, if you don't leave an heir, the succession of Dayan will fall into the hands of Zhao Changqi and Zhao Yu. I know you definitely don't want to see that scene."

"You should know that I have never liked men, and I hate them even more when they touch me." Zhao Yan said without thinking.