I Have A Martial Dao World

Liao Ya paced back and forth outside the room, deeply worried. "How can junior brother be so reckless to take 4 pills at once..."

Thinking that something wasn't right with Lu Yao, she couldn't help but want to check on him, yet she dared not enter.

Half an hour passed with neither of them coming out, and Liao Ya grew even more anxious.

Just then, she suddenly heard her younger sister crying out in pain repeatedly, and she couldn't resist bursting through the door.

"What's wrong! Are you guys okay?"

"We're fine... Sister, please go out, it's okay, the medicinal power will dissipate soon..."

"!!!!"

Liao Ya's eyes bugged out for a few seconds, then she ran out with her face burning red.

Relieved that they were alright yet still in shock, she thought, "So that's what it was! That was scary! So gross..."

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After another half an hour, Lu Yao finally supported Liao Qe as they came out. One was rubbing their head, seeming to have just regained consciousness, while the other was rubbing their abdomen with a furrowed brow.

Lu Yao scratched his head and said, "I was careless, the 'Ten-Complete Immortal Pill' should only be taken in threes."

When Liao Qe saw her sister still waiting at the door, she quickly shook off her sweetheart's hand shyly.

Liao Ya let out a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you're fine. Junior brother, you were too greedy."

"Although there was a minor mishap, the result is good! With the Immortal Pill, our cultivation speed has skyrocketed!" Lu Yao said with gravity, "I only need the power of two pills to sustain my cultivation; the third can be used to help give you two a massage."

There was no mistake in his words, and the sisters were also greatly uplifted. The Elixirs that their junior brother made were worthy of being called "Immortal Pills," and their fierce medicinal nature proved their extraordinary effects!

Liao Ya asked, "Junior brother, how long can the 'Ten-Complete Immortal Pill' be preserved?"

Lu Yao thought for a moment and said, "Theoretically three years, but it's best not to exceed two years."

The shelf-life of traditional Chinese medicine preparations is generally three years, but with time, the medicinal properties will inevitably diminish.

Liao Ya was already very pleased: "That's great! Make more so we won't have to cook medicine every day, and we can take them with us when we go out."

"Yeah, it's indeed much more convenient than before," Lu Yao said just as the three Spiritual Sparrowhawks regained consciousness and excitedly soared into the sky with a flap of their wings.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The Spiritual Sparrowhawks flew high in the sky, emitting joyful cries, and the three of them exchanged knowing smiles.

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In the Capital, the Imperial City, Ningshou Palace.

[Jade Palm Offering Longevity, Luminous Pearl Tofu, Polygonum Multiflorum Spirit Dove, Hundred-Flowers Dragon Sparrow…]

The eunuch steward Li Jinying called out each dish name one by one, a total of 108 medicinal dishes, then, flicking his dust-whisk, he bowed and said, "Empress Dowager, please enjoy your meal."

After finishing, he moved behind a palace-dressed matron in her 30s who looked rather beautiful and dignified, exuding an undeniable aura of luxurious grace. However, her elongated eyes revealed her to be a woman skilled in scheming, and her downturned lips gave her a rather harsh appearance.

It is difficult to guess the age of Martial Artists; she was actually near 70 years old, the widely renown "Holy Mother Empress Dowager."

"Little Li, you can let the servants handle these things; you don't need to attend to me daily."

"Empress Dowager, this servant is more than willing to serve you~"

Li Jinying spoke humbly, extending his hands to massage the Empress Dowager's shoulders. His movements were gentle and soothing, his hands imbued with Innate True Qi.

The Empress Dowager enjoyed the sensation for a moment with her eyes closed, then glanced at another person in the room and said coldly, "Can't even eat a meal in peace."

At that moment, the "Young Emperor"—Emperor Yong'an, sitting at the other end of the table, cleared his throat and said,

"Empress Dowager! The rumors from a few days ago about Izumo Country drafting the 'Conquering Strategy for Obedient Nations' have been confirmed!"

The Empress Dowager elegantly tasted a piece of "Hundred-Flowers Dragon Sparrow" and said indifferently, "Izumo, a mere speck of a nation, is not worth worrying about."

"But all their war preparations are aimed at our dynasty," Emperor Yong'an hesitated before saying, "Your son believes that... we should put a hold on the Summer Palace and the Longevity Feast to save expenses..."

Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Yong'an suddenly felt as if a mountain pressed down upon him, making it difficult to breathe.

The Empress Dowager's narrow eyes fixed on him, her mere gaze stripping the Blood-Exchange Realm Emperor of control over his body.

This was the oppressiveness of a Great Grandmaster, the natural domination of a higher life form over a lower one.

"All I want is to celebrate my birthday with happiness, but why is it so difficult? Everyone comes to me with their lamentations!"

With the Empress Dowager's words, the entire palace began to shake, causing dishes, bowls, and stools to clink and clang, as if a minor earthquake had struck.

At this moment, not only Emperor Yong'an but also anyone in the room who had not reached the Innate level, found it hard to stay on their feet, and eunuchs, palace maids, and guards tumbled to the floor.

Li Jinying respectfully said, "Please, Empress Dowager, calm your anger."

The Empress Dowager then retracted her imposing aura and beckoned Emperor Yong'an over with her finger.

Emperor Yong'an, ignoring the sweat-soaked garment, quickly knelt and scuttled over.

The Empress Dowager said coldly, "I am laying down the law today, whoever disrupts the joy of my Longevity Feast will have a lifetime of discomfort! Do you understand, Your Majesty?"

"Your son understands..." Emperor Yong'an deeply regretted taking that person's advise to seek an audience with her, now only wanting to leave as quickly as possible.

But at that moment, he heard a statement that was both unbelievable and what he had long desired—

"Your Majesty, as long as you restore the Summer Palace, I will return the governance to you."

Emperor Yong'an could hardly believe his ears, he looked up at the Empress Dowager, barely containing his overwhelming elation, "Empress Dowager, what did you say?"

"I'm saying, as long as you restore the Summer Palace, the governance will be returned," said the Empress Dowager with a smile that was not quite a smile. "Your Majesty, the sooner you complete it, the sooner you can govern personally."

Ever since he heard the longed-for words "return the governance," Emperor Yong'an was distracted, his facial expressions changing uncontrollably, and never again mentioned the matter of "saving expenses."

After the dazed Young Emperor left, the Empress Dowager scoffed and asked sideways, "Who's behind this instigation?"

Li Jinying bowed and answered, "It was Prince Gong and the Imperial Mentor, Lord Weng."

The Empress Dowager coolly said, "The Longevity Feast and the Summer Palace are my top priorities, and not a single mistake will be tolerated. Anyone who dares to make trouble, I'll make it so they cannot live nor die peacefully!"

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Lu Yao and his family had been consuming Immortal Pills for three days straight, achieving tremendous gains in their Martial Dao cultivation.

Spirit Refinement made daily progress in deciphering the "Autobiography," quite smoothly.

He had currently reached the part where Hong Renkun failed the imperial examinations three times, and thereafter went to South Sea State to study under foreign teachers, only to be framed because of his extraordinary talents by those who envied him.

Beyond that was the story of the founding of the Mahayana Sect, which should contain some substantial content.

After locking the "Bitter Cultivation and Enlightenment Scroll" inside the Lead Box, Lu Yao said, "Since the Commandery Princess was injured at our home last time, it would be proper to pay her a visit."

At those words, Liao Qe pouted and remained silent, Liao Ya thought it over and agreed it was the right thing to do, so she said, "Then let's go today."