"Advancing is as easy as eating and drinking..."

As soon as Xia Liu spoke, the room fell silent.

Never before had anyone seen someone so arrogant, whether in the heavens or on earth.

The thought of Xia Liu's Earth Spirit Root, coupled with his Dual Origin of Gold and Fire.

Everyone's anger quickly subsided.

Now, whoever dared to speak ill of Xia Liu.

It would be surprising if Chen Beixuan didn't end them!

"Fantastic! Such a worthy Earth Spirit Root bearer!"

Chen Beixuan praised repeatedly.

Xia Liu was truly outstanding.

Once he succeeds in Foundation Establishment, tsk tsk!

Golden Capital District might upgrade to a second-tier Capital County!

"Issue the decree for a city-wide ten-day celebration! To honor Xia Liu becoming our Prince Consort!"

"Long live the King!"

"Long live the King!"

Most of those present were either courtiers from the palace or officials from afar.

Having a ten-day-long feast was simply delightful!

The festivity in Mysterious Golden Palace continued for two more days.

Celebrating Xia Liu as the Prince Consort.

Celebrating Chen Kingdom for having such a monster.

Celebrating a bright future.

After the celebration ended, Chen Beixuan asked Xia Liu to meet him at a particular palace.

Once there.

Xia Liu saw Chen Beixuan along with Princess Qingwu.

Princess Qingwu, as before, wore a veil.

Besides those bright eyes, everything else was concealed.

Xia Liu had no interest in this.

According to earlier deduction, Princess Qingwu was also an Evil Cultivator.

Facing an Evil Cultivator, even with a fairy-like face, there was nothing to admire.

"Prince Consort Xia, have you been happy the last couple of days?"

Chen Beixuan set aside the report, smiling as he welcomed Xia Liu.

"Of course, everyone was celebrating for me. Such honor is rare in life."

"Haha! On the day you marry Qingwu, the entire nation will bless you both, that would be the real festivity!"

Chen Beixuan glanced at Qingwu, then at Xia Liu, smiling with narrowed eyes.

"Hehe..."

Xia Liu smiled bitterly.

What could he respond?

Could he truly have a day to marry Qingwu?

Did Chen Beixuan have any clue about that?

"Father, he and I haven't formally met yet..."

Seeing Chen Beixuan joking about her, Qingwu spoke with a coy voice.

It made one's bones almost melt.

"Qingwu, soon you will have a chance to properly meet the Prince Consort. Now let me discuss business with him."

"Okay, Father, I'll go attend to something for a while." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

After Princess Qingwu left, Chen Beixuan solemnly looked at Xia Liu: "Prince Consort Xia, you must have seen it too."

"Huh? I'm not sure what the King is referring to?"

Xia Liu looked bewildered, I have no clue! The riddle shouldn't be this hard.

"Qingwu's cultivation has already reached the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage! She's not even twenty yet, I dare say, by thirty she'll definitely reach the False Elixir Stage..."

At the end of this, Chen Beixuan looked at Xia Liu.

He had likely understood what he was implying.

"King, rest assured, I'm very confident in my talent. If not for some specific reasons, I wouldn't be stuck at the Qi Cultivation Stage."

Xia Liu understood.

This old man was hinting about his cultivation issue.

If I currently had Foundation Establishment Cultivation.

Wouldn't I be unable to leave this place?

"Of course I believe you, but what is this specific reason you mentioned? If by the wedding, you're still without Foundation Establishment Cultivation, people will laugh behind our backs."

In Chen Beixuan's words, he was entirely planning for Xia Liu.

Not revealing his ambition at all.

"The reason I cannot advance is that the Golden Origin within me hasn't reached the second level."

"I see, having Dual Origin, although stronger than cultivators of the same level, makes advancement more complicated."

Chen Beixuan nodded.

He understood the intricacies.

Seems like Xia Liu needs assistance.

"If you need anything, feel free to tell me. As long as it's within my ability, I will ensure you achieve Foundation Establishment before the wedding!"

Chen Beixuan said with great certainty.

Without Foundation Establishment Cultivation, Xia Liu would never know his wedding day.

With Foundation Establishment Cultivation, he might just know the wedding date.

"Honestly, King, to elevate the Golden Origin to the second level and transform Golden Spirit Energy into force, I need to absorb some Gilding Origin Energy."

After numerous deliberations, Xia Liu reluctantly revealed it.

He could only take a gamble now.

"Gilding Origin Energy? What exactly is that?"

Chen Beixuan was somewhat puzzled.

He often boasted about his thorough knowledge of gilding.

Yet today, Xia Liu contradicted him.

Luckily, those few friends weren't present.

If they were, they'd surely laugh out loud.

"It's the source of gilding. If I can reach its origin, perhaps I can absorb some energy to elevate my Golden Origin."

"Hmm? So it's the source of gilding!"

Chen Beixuan should've guessed this answer sooner.

He had hoped Xia Liu wouldn't mention this.

Unfortunately, the guy came forward.

"Right, if I can get to the source of gilding, I'm confident I can achieve Foundation Establishment within a month."

Xia Liu said confidently.

"Oh, do you have a hundred percent certainty?"

Previously, Chen Beixuan had some reservations.

Upon hearing Xia Liu, he actually wanted to send Xia Liu to the source of gilding immediately.

"As long as there's Golden Origin Energy at the source of gilding, I guarantee, I will achieve Foundation Establishment!"

Xia Liu made another promise.

"Great! That's the talent the likes of which don't appear for eons! In three days, I'll personally take you to the Gilding Mining Vein, and whether there's Golden Origin Energy, we'll have to rely on luck."

Chen Beixuan compromised.

He was in much need of Xia Liu reaching Foundation Establishment Cultivation.

If sacrificing a Gilding Mining Vein could enable Xia Liu to succeed in Foundation Establishment.

Then why not.

Even destroying two, three, clenching teeth might get through.

As long as he achieves Foundation Establishment! It's all negotiable.

"Thank you, King!"

Xia Liu was sincerely grateful this time.

Even if this man had sinister motives toward him.

He provided resources for Xia Liu's improvement, gratitude was warranted.

"Go back and prepare, in three days I'll take you there."

"Alright!"

Xia Liu didn't say anything else, after giving a bow he exited the palace.

Just as he was leaving the palace, an enchanting figure blocked his path.

Looking closely, wasn't this Princess Qingwu?

Nevertheless, Xia Liu dared not say her name.

Because the woman hadn't revealed her true face publicly.

If I blurted it out, wouldn't that expose the day I went to her bathing chamber?

"Sorry, Miss, do we know each other?"

Xia Liu intended to pass by Qingwu.

Unexpectedly, she moved to block him.

After several instances, Xia Liu finally spoke.

Taking the opportunity to do a little imitation and look at her a couple times.

With a real look of surprise and astonishment.

"We didn't know each other before, but now we do. I'm called Little Die."

"Oh, hello Little Die."

After speaking, Xia Liu stepped forward, trying to leave.

"Stop, how rude of you..."