she asked seriously, "I wonder what kind of death you would like, Zhao Ran Junzhu"The Princess Zhao-ran had already been frightened half to death by her words, her head shaking like a rattle.Feng Ling...At noon, a serving girl brought in the midday meal. Although they were imprisoned here, the food was surprisingly good.

"Tell the High Elder that I wish to speak with him."

The maid curtsied and retreated. Feng Lingxi brought the meal to Yao Wan'ying, placing it before her. Looking at today's lunch, Yao Wan'ying couldn't help but sigh.

"This is probably the best meal Mother has had these days."

Feng Ling's movements froze in her hands, an idea popping into her head, "Mother, we won't eat this meal. Let's go out later and have them prepare the meal they arranged for us."

Yao Wan'ying nodded, "Mother knows Xier will definitely be able to do it."

The Grand Elder arrived in a jiffy upon learning Feng Lingxi wished to see him. Looking at the untouched food on the table, he spoke, “Is it that the food doesn’t suit your taste, or are you afraid I might poison it”

"If the Grand Elder wanted to kill me, why would he wait until now He wouldn't even need to poison my food. I don't eat it because I'm going out to eat."

"That's why you found me"

The Grand Elder looked at Feng Lingxi, seeing her shake her head, his voice laced with a hint of impatience.

"Then give me a reason why you should go out to eat."

Wind Lingxi glanced at her mother, "Isn't the Great Elder just wanting to open the gate of the Holy Land and get the treasures of the Yao clan I can agree to you, but after it's done, I want to take my mother away. Everything from the Yao clan, we don't want any of it."

The elder looked at Yao Wan Ying with a smile.

"Looks like your mother told you everything, then."

The elder's voice held a hint of mockery, "Yao Wan'ying, a wise man knows the right time to act. Take a lesson from your daughter; she's much smarter than you."

“Grand Elder, since we all seek what we need, shouldn't you let us change places I don't like this place, and besides, my mother is covered in wounds. You have to let her change places. Once her wounds heal, I'm willing to go to the Holy Land with her and help you find what you want.”

"Oh"

The grand elder clearly didn't believe Feng Lingxi would be so obedient, his gaze swept over Yao Wan'ying, suspecting she had instigated Feng Lingxi.

"Grand Elder, do you want Bai Luli"

Feng Lingxi's words struck a chord with the Grand Elder. Now, all the Grand Elder desires is this Bai Liuli and the remaining scroll.

"Do you also want the fragments"

Wind Ling Xi, her face fearless, said, "I can get all of these things. Let's work together."

The High Elder burst into laughter. "Holy Lord, I must say I quite enjoy your words, but how can I be certain they are true And if you were to deceive me, wouldn't I fall right into your trap"

Feng Lingxi glanced around. "I don't even know where the entrance and exit of the Yao Clan are. How can I escape Besides, both my mother and I are under your watchful eyes. This place is full of your people. You will send us to the Holy Land, a place that the Great Elder knows better than anyone. So far, only my mother has successfully come out of the Yao Clan. Now she's locked up by you, and I don't have the ability to escape at all."

The Grand Elder, hearing Feng Lingxi's words, indeed felt confident. On Yaozu's territory, it was harder for Feng Lingxi to leave than to ascend to heaven. Moreover, according to his understanding, Feng Lingxi did not love wealth or power. If she were truly willing to exchange her freedom for the secrets of the holy land, he would have made a profit.

Feng Lingxi was very confident. This Grand Elder wanted the secrets of the Holy Land so badly, he definitely wouldn't refuse.

But she dared not guarantee that the High Elder had other thoughts.

"Are you truly willing to go to the Holy Land on my behalf"

Feng Lingxi nodded, "I'm not as foolish as my mother. She was willing to be imprisoned, but I wouldn't. Besides, even if I resisted to the end, I still had to go to the Holy Land for the Grand Elder. Resistance is futile, so why not cooperate with you proactively I have no interest in the Yao clan. Completing the mission in exchange for my family's safety seems like a fair deal to me."

"It seems you've grasped it thoroughly."

Feng Lingxi was even more cheerful, but the Great Elder didn't trust her as much.

If Feng Lingxi knew that her daughter was going to be a sacrifice to open the gates of the holy land, she would never agree. However, while she's still unaware, let's have her give him the things first. Then we can make our plans later.

"Attendants, lead them to the temple and have them well-fed and looked after. Do not neglect our two holy masters."

The Grand Elder spoke, Feng Lingxi smiled, and extended his hand. "Thank you, Grand Elder. It was a pleasure working with you."

Let's go, Lord.

The Elder's attitude towards Feng Lingxi changed. Since he was willing to help him, he was his person. As for food, clothing, and shelter, he would certainly not treat him poorly.

Feng Lingxi held onto her mother, "Mother, we're leaving."

Yao Wan'ying looked at the Great Elder, her eyes filled with unwillingness, yet she bit her lip. This was the most satisfying sight for the Great Elder. No matter how rebellious Yao Wan'ying was, this daughter was her soft spot. Even if she didn't care about this daughter, there was still her granddaughter!

Feng Lingxi and Yao Wan Ying were placed in the temple, served by attendants. After bathing and dressing, they both felt refreshed. The meal was brought to them, delicious and satisfying. Feng Lingxi sat at the table, looking at the whip marks on her mother's back, her eyes filled with concern.

"Mother, I've told them to get some ointment for you. Don't argue with the High Elder. Let's just finish things and leave as soon as possible."

Inside this temple, everything is arranged by the high priest to serve them. They call it serving, but in reality, they are monitoring their every move. However, Feng Lingxi doesn't mind. They now have a very clear goal and act according to plan.

Yao Wan Ying nodded, Feng Ling Xi then said to the maidservant attending her, "Go and tell the Great Elder to give my mother some ointment for the wound."

Her mother was covered in wounds, none of them healed. They couldn't go to the Holy Land either, and the Grand Elder wouldn't waste his time on this.

The maid quickly brought the ointment. Feng Lingxi applied it to her mother's wound, and then they ate together before settling in at the temple.

Feng Lingxi was taken away for a month, and finally Du Gucheng received news from Luo Li, saying that Feng Lingxi had arrived at the Yao clan and was now imprisoned in the Holy Temple. She was safe for now, and he should rest assured and protect Wan'er well.

"Your Majesty, I wish to travel to the Ghost Saint Nation."

Dugu Cheng spoke, "Now Emperor Yuan Zhao's health is sound, and he has taken care of all the important affairs of the court. Civil and military officials, even the Imperial Hospital, have been infused with fresh blood. The Great Yuan Dynasty is stable and does not need his help. Now he only wants to save Xi'er."

"Regent, you've worked hard these past few months. I'm now recovered and it's alright for you to go to the Ghost Saint Nation. However, I'll be giving you command of the army, and you cannot return it to me. News has come from the border that Feng Yu Mo has repelled the armies of the Wilderness Summer Dynasty. He's currently stationed in Linxi County. I intend to bestow upon him the title of Grand General, allowing him to remain in Linxi County and quell the unrest."

"Your servant obeys."

Though the military power wasn't taken away, Dugu City wasn't surprised. Ever since he was bestowed the title of "Regent King," Emperor Yuan Zhao had said he wouldn't take back his military power. Now, he could go find Xi'er and return the affairs of court to the emperor. Dugu City was already very content with this outcome.rother, I know you love Xier, but things have come to this, you can't change it. If you want to save her life, marry Princess Yaohua, and I will ask Mother Empress to give her back to you. If you refu...