Chapter 107

Duanmu Xi didn’t expect anyone here to know Heavenly Origin Longevity Elixir! She frowned and looked in the direction where the voice came from. When she saw Xuanyuan Hao, her dark purple eyes glistened. This man looked like Snow so much! Then, she glanced at Xuanyuan She next to Xuanyuan Hao and then took a tumble. This man should be the second brother of Snow!

“It is Heavenly Origin Longevity Elixir indeed.” Her voice was casual and distant.

Xuanyuan Hao’s black eyes glittered with a shimmer of intrigue. Duanmu Xi was probably the first one who was not attracted after seeing his face!

When Xuanyuan Mo saw the strange luster in Xuanyuan Hao’s eyes, a glint of fierceness flashed across his eyes.

Upon hearing that it was Heavenly Origin Longevity Elixir, the people fell into an uproar again.

“Heavenly Origin Longevity Elixir, the earthly-grade elixir, is the top treasure that everyone wants to get!”

“Legend has it that if one eats the Heavenly Origin Longevity Elixir, he will immediately become vigorous even at the last breath. Even a man without illness also can prolong his lifespan by 20 years after eating it!”

“Where did Princess Qinglian gain this treasure?”

Huangfu Cang took a glance at the Heavenly Origin Longevity Elixir in the wooden box and smiled with satisfaction, “Thank you, Xi. Come here and sit by my side.”

Hearing that, everyone recovered from the shock due to the Heavenly Origin Longevity Elixir because their emperor was about to let Princess Qinglian share his throne. How could she do that? After all, a woman couldn’t sit on the throne. Worse still, given her identity, it was not appropriate for her to do that. From ancient times to the present, no one but the emperor could sit on the throne. Even the then crown prince hadn’t!

Everyone stared at Duanmu Xi with their eyes wide open and then saw she sat on the half throne made by Huangfu Cang without hesitation as if she knew nothing.

Seeing that, Huangfu Xin sneered, rose from his seat, took a step forward and bowed to Huangfu Cang, saying, “Your Majesty, it is unreasonable that Princess Qinglian sits on the throne.”

Instantly, Huangfu Cang’s amiable smiling face in front of Duanmu Xi became stern. He looked at Huangfu Xin with a glint of killing intent flashing across his black eyes, “I can give my throne to anyone I like. What’s unreasonable about it?”

His majestic voice resounded through the Qinglong Hall.

Everyone was shocked again because the emperor was obviously not talking about sharing the seat but giving his throne away. Did he want to pass the throne to Princess Qinglian? How could he do that? Princess Qinglian was a woman. How could a woman be their emperor?

Huangfu Cang’s sons and grandsons were also astonished to hear that. What did the emperor mean?

Huangfu Xin hung his head and a glint of mockery flashed across his eyes. He raised his head again to look at Huangfu Cang, saying, “Your Majesty, you must think it twice. Princess Qinglian is a princess indeed but she is still a woman. How can she sit on the throne?”

With a frown, Duanmu Xi looked down disgruntledly. When she caught sight of Huangfu Xin, her purple eyes suddenly shrank and her body immediately rose from the throne.

“It’s you.” Duanmu Xi’s killing Qi instantly rose to the peak. All her coercions of different kinds were poured out and as a result, seven colors of light beams–red, green, cyan, blue, purple, black and white, all went at Huangfu Xin.

All the people in the Qinglong Hall were astounded by the terrifying killing Qi given off by Duanmu Xi but also the meaning that the seven colors of light beams represented.

Now, it was Huangfu Cang sitting next to Duanmu Xi and Huangfu Xin that made Duanmu Xi get out of control who had the deepest feelings.

Xi had omni property spiritual roots! Seven spiritual roots! There had never been such a genius on the Hantian Continent before. And this superb talent was his precious granddaughter. Huangfu Cang had started to tremble slightly with excitement.

Huangfu Xin was shocked in disbelief. How could she have omni property spiritual roots? How was it possible? Her powerful coercions were so overwhelming that he could not move at all. He could only watch the seven light beams coming at him harshly.

With a bang, Huangfu Xin was bounced out heavily and sent flying tens of meters away. He fell to the ground harshly.

Covering his chest, Huangfu Xin vomited a big mouthful of blood and stared at Duanmu Xi gloomily.

Xuanyuan Hao’s lips curved into a smile of intrigue. What a capable woman! A super talent was qualified to be his woman.

There was also a glint of appreciation in Zhuge Weiming’s black eyes. He put down the glass and started to watch the fun.

Looking at Duanmu Xi losing control like this, Xuanyuan Mo felt a bit pitiful and confused. He turned around and stared at Huangfu Xin who was lying tens of meters away and spitting blood. When did this man hurt Xi? Instantly, a glint of killing Qi showed in his amber eyes. No matter what, whoever hurt her deserved to die.

Third Elder sitting at the rear row met the gaze of Huangfu Xin and immediately went forward, “Your Majesty, as the patriarch of the Huangfu Family, you should be aware of the importance of the Longyin Hall. Princess Qinglian has not only broken into the Longyin Hall but also injured Chief Elder. Please punish Princess Qinglian and do the Council of Elders justice.”

The officials and officers of the Qinglong Empire all gasped. Princess Qinglian had broken into the Longyin Hall. It was said that only the men of the Huangfu Family were allowed to enter the Longyin Hall. Women and those who didn’t follow the family name of Huangfu had no right to go in there. Not only was Princess Qinglian a woman but also her family name was not Huangfu. The consequence she had to bear was imaginable. Thinking of that, everyone couldn’t help looking at Duanmu Xi with pitiful eyes.

Huangfu Cang’s sons and grandsons all started to gloat upon hearing that Duanmu Xi had broken into the Longyin Hall. As imperial family members, of course they knew that they couldn’t enter the Longyin Hall at will, especially women. Any woman who went in there would be sentenced to death.

Huangfu Che and Duanmu Xue heard Third Elder rebuking their daughter and both glared at him angrily. When Duanmu Xue was about to thump the table and argued back, Huangfu Cang spoke.

“Xi didn’t break into the Longyin Hall. It was me who took her there. As to Chief Elder, the injuries are a minor punishment only.”

The cold latter part of what Huangfu Cang said faintly contained killing Qi, which made Huangfu Xin who was feigning death on the ground feel a chill running down his spine and break out in a sweat. Today, Huangfu Cang was a bit strange. Did he already know something? Thinking of Liu Xinmei’s absence, Huangfu Xin felt increasingly fretful and wanted to immediately go to the Zhaoyang Palace to confirm his thought but he couldn’t get away at all.

Duanmu Xi felt so touched to see Huangfu Cang come to her defense like this. She was clear that he was trying to exonerate her. Now, she must stay calm and couldn’t implicate him. However, she would never let go of this man who got her and her father killed in her previous life.

Duanmu Xi glared at the man who was feigning death on the ground with her dark purple eyes again. Duanmu Xin was the chief elder of the Duanmu Family in her previous life. Destiny was full of wonders. She didn’t expect to meet this man on the Hantian Continent again. If she didn’t seek revenge, she would be really sorry for Heaven’s arrangement.

“As the patriarch of the Huangfu Family, Your Majesty should know the clan rules of the Huangfu Family. Why did you take Princess Qinglian into the Longyin Hall?” It was an old man with white hair and beard who asked the question. He didn’t get up and still sat on the first seat of honor.

The old man was the former chief elder, Huangfu Song, who was also the most senior elder of the Huangfu Family. He was also senior to Huangfu Cang. Actually, Huangfu Song had stayed out of the secular affairs for years. If it were not for Huangfu Cang’s 60th birthday, he wouldn’t show up in front of so many people.

As it was Huangfu Song who put forward the question, Huangfu Cang’s eyes glistened. He still showed respect for Huangfu Song. This was also one of the important reasons why he allowed the Council of Elders to sustain itself.

“Elder Song, what do you think of my granddaughter?” Huangfu Cang answered with a question, his black eyes full of expectations.

Feeling Huangfu Cang’s respect in his words, Duanmu Xi turned to look at Huangfu Song. Judging from his age and his seat, this old man must hold a high social status. Since Grandpa called him Elder Song and then called Duanmu Xin, oh no, Huangfu Xin Chief Elder, this old man must have a higher social status than Huangfu Xin’s.

While Duanmu Xi was observing Huangfu Song, Huangfu Song also looked at Duanmu Xi. Dressed in white, she displayed an extraordinary demeanor and a beautiful appearance. Indeed, she took after the late empress, Lin Qingwan. Her purple eyes sparkled with wisdom and given the previous coercions she unleashed, she had distinguished herself among her peers. And ordinary people couldn’t have the seven kinds of spiritual power as she did.

“She is outstanding.” No matter why she injured Huangfu Xin just now, it was indisputable that she was really marvelous.

“Great. You have a good eye indeed.” Huangfu Cang laughed happily as if he were the one being complimented.

“De’an, make the announcement.” Huangfu Cang tipped Eunuch Wang aside a wink.

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Eunuch Wang bent down and answered. Then, he took out the imperial edict Huangfu Cang had given him this morning and unfolded it.

Upon seeing the yellow imperial edict in Eunuch Wang’s hands, everyone prostrated themselves and awaited the announcement of the edict. Only the representatives of the three empires didn’t kneel.

After making sure all the people who should kneel on the ground were doing so, Eunuch Wang started to read the imperial edict.

“Pursuant to the Mandate from Heaven, the Emperor hereby makes the announcement. The Emperor has ascended the throne as per the will of Heaven. It has been tens of years since the Emperor’s ascension to the throne. However, the Emperor has aged and already been 60 years old. Now, Princess Qinglian of Shengzun presents herself as a talented, smart, respectful and prudent person with a decent bearing, who deserves to be a ruler over an empire. Hereby, she shall be conferred as the heiress to the throne. This shall be noticed by all. Respect this!”

After hearing the imperial edict, everyone was dumbfounded, especially Huangfu Cang’s sons and grandsons. They didn’t dare to believe what they had heard.

Duanmu Xi also didn’t expect that Huangfu Cang would appoint her as the heiress of the Qinglong Empire but it didn’t take her long to accept the announcement. After all, she had contracted with the cyan dragon. This was unavoidable. Besides, in her eyes, Grandpa’s things were surely hers. This was even more natural when it came to the things of her parents.

Huangfu Cang peeked at Duanmu Xi and found that she didn’t look disgruntled at all. He felt relieved with a sigh and also quite happy that Xi could take the responsibility.

As to Duanmu Xue and Huangfu Che, they both looked at Duanmu Xi after hearing the imperial edict. Seeing that she didn’t object, one of them was a bit anxious while the other one was a bit expectant.

Zhuge Weiming, Xuanyuan She and the others couldn’t understand why the emperor of the Qinglong Empire would make a woman the heiress to the throne.

“Father, I cannot accept this imperial edict. Your sons are still alive. It is already unreasonable that you want to make your grandchild the heiress to the throne. Even so, if you want to appoint any grandchild to ascend the throne, you should never make a granddaughter not of the same family name as us!” Huangfu Lian stood out first and said to Huangfu Cang emotionally.