The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1151 - 624: Capturing Tianhai
"What?" Inside the mountain belly, Zhao Douan heard the noise, hurriedly turned and walked to the shelf.
The Empress was slowly taking something out of a well-preserved box. It was a palm-sized straw man.
The "straw" weaving the figure came in seven colors. Although the weaving was crude, it exuded a sense of spirituality. The black gemstone-filled eyes reflected an eerie cold light under the Luminous Pearl’s glow.
"What’s this?" Zhao Douan asked in surprise, noting that the wooden box was lined with golden silk, packaged far better than the other treasures.
"Life-and-Death Puppet." Xu Zhenguan explained as he touched the figure with his Jade Hand:
"This is a Suppressing Object from the previous dynasty of the Great Qi Dynasty era. It is scarce and very useful. If you carry it with you, even if mortally wounded, as long as you have a breath, you can transfer all injuries to the Life-and-Death Puppet by smearing its brow with the blood, restoring yourself completely."
Such a thing exists? Zhao Douan was genuinely surprised, "Is it so good?"
Xu Zhenguan nodded, eyes carrying joy:
"This object is extremely difficult to make and was a life-saving item of the Royal Family in the Qi Dynasty. Unfortunately, almost all were consumed in the great war six hundred years ago. Even the Grand Ancestor Emperor couldn’t capture any. It is only recorded in the court’s books. It’s a stroke of luck that Master Gu Huo found one."
Zhao Douan clicked his tongue in wonder, "With such an excellent thing, he didn’t carry it with him?"
Hmm... on second thought, Master Gu Huo seemed not to need it much... even if he carried it, his Divine Soul could be extinguished, leaving no chance to use it.
But thinking about it, this also suggests that Master Gu Huo likely has "resurrection" chances.
Thus, reluctant to carry it, saving it as a last resort. If it were indeed the last life, surely it would be kept at hand.
"He is truly a good person." Zhao Douan sincerely sighed.
Xu Zhenguan’s lips twitched and tossed the Life-and-Death Puppet to him, saying indifferently, "I can’t use this thing, you take it. It could save your life in a critical moment."
Old couple indeed... Zhao Douan did not decline, storing it close after the "Two-Life Gate" shattered, worried about protective measures, and now obtaining this treasure.
Thus, the confidence against Prince Jing increased by ten percent.
Subsequently, the sovereign and minister began inventorying the assortment of items in the mountain belly. Unfortunately, although other items were treasures too, either they could not use them, or their quality was inferior.
But only to them were things such as these considered so.
If these items were outside, they would be enough to drive the entire Martial Arts world mad.
"Could these items help you fill the Red Flame Saint Armor?" Xu Zhenguan pondered aloud.
Zhao Douan’s eyes flashed with pain, "Such good things, refining them all would be a waste of heavenly resources."
Xu Zhenguan remained calm, "Just things away from the body, and moreover, it was an unexpected joy. If the power can be utilized, it is worth it."
Indeed, the stature of an emperor was fully displayed.
Zhao Douan exhaled slowly, grinning silently, took out a silver scroll, and put away the treasures on the ground. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
"It will take a day or two; these many materials will be enough to restore the Red Flame Saint Armor to its peak."
Thus, excluding the "Dragon Essence" as a trump card, his combat strength increased.
"Counting the days, Gongshu Tianyuan should have arrived too." Zhao Douan stood up, eyes shining with anticipation:
"When the Heavenly Element Cannon is in place too, it’s time to act. I refuse to believe that with all these preparations, he cannot be killed."
The Empress smiled slightly, pulling him out of the "bare" treasury, laughing:
"That depends on whether Xu Wen dares to come."
The sovereign and minister flew out from the forest, the clouds above suddenly clearing, revealing a cold bright moon.
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"Splash—"
Under the night, the rippling waves.
On a majestic three-masted ship, Prince Jing Xu Wen stood on the deck, hands clasped behind, looking up at the cold bright moon in the cracked sky, expressionless.
From behind, footsteps slowly approached.
"The night wind is strong, why are you standing here?" Lu Yaner’s voice sounded.
Xu Wen turned his head, showing a surprised expression, teased, "You actually care about this prince?"
A woman in a blue long dress, wearing a veil, with a dignified and gentle demeanor of a female sorceress coldly said:
"I just fear you’ll fall into the river and drown, unable to fulfill your promise."
"Haha..." Xu Wen laughed heartily, confidently saying:
"Rest assured, the promises this prince makes are never broken. After seizing the kingdom, I will help you find Pei Niannu’s legacy."
Lu Yaner retorted:
"Seize the kingdom? In the current situation, surviving would be lucky. I should never have relied on you; now, I can’t break free."
Xu Wen smiled, "Do you think this prince will lose?"
Lu Yaner frowned slightly:
"I may not understand military matters, but I know the situation is not good, especially since the news a few days ago that Zhao Douan has broken into Hu Ting and marched into the Coastal Marine Road grandly. Once Prince Chen yields, you’ll have to retreat to Jiancheng."
Yet Xu Wen wasn’t too angry, somewhat smug even.
He chuckled:
"Merely Hu Ting; lost is lost. This prince invited the Qingshan experts, defeating Zhao Douan will be easy.
Ha, I initially thought I’d need to entangle with him for months, waiting for chaos in the Western Regions to strike.
Unexpectedly, he is so reckless, leading the army into the Coastal area. Prince Chen lacks the demeanor of a ruler, not worth worrying about, perhaps seizing the chance to kill Zhao Douan and regain any lost ground."
