Chapter 59 Inner Assistance

When she last came here, she had fought with an assassin.

The assassin’s strength was at the Sixth Grade.

And according to the information obtained from the Imperial Guard, the shadows infiltrating the palace for assassination mostly ranged between the Sixth and Seventh Grades.

Looking at the divided corpse, from the cut on the wound, it was obviously killed with a single sword.

Seeing the astonished expression on Fujin’s face, Xiao Yunxi understood something, dismissed the Imperial Guard attendants who were cleaning up, her beautiful eyes flickering, and looked at Chen Mo, saying: "Chen Hong, have you broken through again?"

"Reporting to the Empress, during the previous cultivation, I luckily broke through to the Seventh Grade."

Chen Mo knew he couldn’t hide it, after a slight hesitation, he confessed.

Actually, he didn’t have to hide it.

After all, in the previous simulation, Xiao Yunxi hadn’t done anything to him despite his rapid breakthrough in realm.

"Hiss..."

Zhao Fujin and Xiao Yunxi both took a breath of cold air.

Zhao Fujin said: "Mother, you’ve picked up a treasure."

She knew her mother had given Chen Mo the Child Fire version of the Feather Nirvana Heart Scripture, and anyone controlled by it, regardless of their strength, could not escape her mother’s grasp.

Therefore, the stronger Chen Hong became, the better it was for her mother.

"It seems the State Preceptor has his reasons for favoring you. Your foundational bone is even better than what Chong’Er mentioned."

Xiao Yunxi’s face revealed a gentle smile, then she remembered something, saying: "Cai’Er, go and fetch the Golden Core for me."

"Yes." Cai’Er responded respectfully.

A moment later, Cai’Er came over with a delicate small wooden box, handing it to Xiao Yunxi.

Xiao Yunxi opened the wooden box, inside was a golden elixir the size of a dragon’s eye, identical to the elixir Zhao Fujin offered her, which she once refused.

Xiao Yunxi said: "This was refined when the State Preceptor slew a Flood Dragon in the East Sea. It can enable one to wash the marrow and cleanse the tendons early. Given my age, using this Golden Core would be somewhat wasteful, since you saved my life tonight, I’ll award this Golden Core to you."

After speaking, she closed the wooden box and handed it to Cai’Er.

Cai’Er handed the wooden box to Chen Mo.

Unlike the previous time when he refused Zhao Fujin, this time Chen Mo only symbolically declined for a moment, then accepted it, bowing and kneeling: "Thank you, Empress."

Martial Artists range from Grade One to Grade Nine.

According to past sayings.

From Grade Nine to Grade Seven are merely ordinary martial artists.

Grades Six to Four are Postnatal Martial Artists.

Only Postnatal Martial Artists have the ability to wash the marrow and cleanse the tendons on their own.

Whether ordinary martial artists or Postnatal Martial Artists.

They are just mortal bodies.

If the body is not separately refined, it is not much stronger than ordinary people’s, it only has powerful True Qi.

If not intentionally blocking it, a Strong Crossbow arrow, if it hits a vital position, can kill a martial artist of that realm.

Grades Three to One are Innate Martial Artists.

Martial artists reaching this realm can transcend their physical form.

Unaffected by water or fire, impervious to blades or spears.

Travel a thousand miles a day without issue.

Grade One martial artists can even briefly fly in the sky.

Hence, every Grade One expert in the Great Song Dynasty stands at the pinnacle of power.

Looking at Chen Mo’s demeanor, Xiao Yunxi nodded with satisfaction. Despite having the control of the Feather Nirvana Heart Scripture, she could have chosen not to reward Chen Mo anything.

Yet, she wanted to conquer Chen Mo through her own means, making him willing to follow her orders, and to achieve that, rewards were indispensable.

Moreover, controlling obedience is bound to lose control one day.

Even though she’s not afraid of losing control.

Xiao Yunxi continued: "For a Seventh Grade Martial Artist, continuing as a Second-Class Eunuch is not suitable. Wang Ying is a Fifth Grade Martial Artist and is already a steward. When we return to the Imperial Palace, I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to draft a proposal, promoting you to Senior Sixth Grade Eunuch."

Actually, based on the increase in strength.

Chen Mo should have been promoted to Senior Seventh Grade Head Eunuch.

Clearly, Xiao Yunxi promoted him by one Level.

"Thank you, Empress, for your great kindness, this servant will be willing to go through fire and water for the Empress without hesitation." Chen Mo said with a grateful expression.

Seeing Chen Mo’s reaction, Zhao Fujin couldn’t help but chuckle.

But she received a glare from Xiao Yunxi.

Zhao Fujin quickly shut her mouth.

Xiao Yunxi immediately said to Chen Mo: "There seems to be nothing more now. You are covered in blood, go and clean up first."

"Yes."

"This servant takes my leave."

Chen Mo bowed and left.

...

After Chen Mo left.

Xiao Yunxi sent away Cai’Er, then said to Zhao Fujin: "Fujin, what do you think of him?"

"He’s very good." Zhao Fujin answered without a second thought.

"I’m planning to cultivate him into a supporter for Chong’Er." Xiao Yunxi let Zhao Fujin release her and then walked around the hall, which was filled with bloodstains, came to the window, gazing at the night outside, pondering something unknowingly.

"A supporter for my brother?"

Zhao Fujin understood the meaning in Xiao Yunxi’s words.

Although Zhao Chong is the Crown Prince, wanting to succeed in the future is not a certainty.

So, any Prince who has ideas about the throne will secretly gather strong allies, court ministers, and cultivate their own trusted forces.

Xiao Yunxi clearly intends for Chen Mo to become one of them.

Zhao Fujin then informed Xiao Yunxi about Chen Mo cultivating the Harmonious Light and Dust Heart Method, supporting her decision.

The Harmonious Light and Dust Heart Method is the supreme heart method of the Shenxiao Sect.

Not everyone can cultivate it.

Since Chen Mo can cultivate it, it’s evident that Lin Su Ya values him greatly.

...

On the other side.

Imperial Study.

Zhao Ji was raging thunderously.

With the Saint Emperor Mountain being heavily guarded with experts aplenty, yet assassins broke in and wreaked havoc, it was as though they stepped on the majesty of the Imperial Family with disdain.

"Wang Ze, you are responsible for the defense of the Saint Emperor Mountain, how do you explain this?" Zhao Ji interrogated a general clad in armor below him.

The general called Wang Ze replied respectfully: "Reporting to Your Majesty, rebels attacked the mountain and set fire to it. Additionally, there was an inside job setting fire to the woodshed on the mountain. With a momentary lapse, the traitors found a loophole, it’s my failure, please Your Majesty punish."

"An inside job?" Zhao Ji’s expression changed, then he said: "Who?"

"My men are currently investigating, but..." Wang Ze lowered his head slightly.

"But what?"

"With boldness, I suspect this inside job may very likely be someone from the harem."

ps: Regarding East Emperor Taiyi.

Some say it’s disgusting for the demon race’s leader to act as the human race’s emperor, this point Orange Cat knows well, originally Orange Cat intended to bury a plot.

However, this plot might only be resolved much later. To avoid poisoning the readers, Orange Cat made revisions, those interested can re-read Chapter 54.