[Wuxia] Hunting Beauties in the Qin Dynasty (Complete) - Chapter 14

Chapter 68 The Void Cannot Be Replenished
Update Time: 6-6 13:34:32 Words: 3791

When Long Lin saw Consort De, his eyes lit up immediately.
This Consort De was indeed an exceptionally beautiful woman. If Xiao Wei Zi hadn't told him beforehand that she was already in her thirties, Long Lin really wouldn't have believed his eyes. Her skin was as smooth and fair as snow, her figure, though not yet mature, was full and voluptuous, playful yet alluring, youthful yet wanton—she was simply a masterpiece.
Today, she wore a pale yellow Qin palace dress, with a jade-green silk sash tied diagonally around her waist, revealing her jade-like arms and beautiful legs, making one want to bite them. Her slender waist swayed in the wind, complementing her curvaceous figure, making her exceptionally captivating.
Although A Biao saw Consort De almost every day, he still stared at her intently at this moment. People say beautiful women are pleasing to the eye, and it was indeed true. A Biao's eyes were almost turning into green wolf eyes.
However, besides admiration, there was also a complex emotion in his eyes.
"Inferiority complex," Long Lin chuckled inwardly. He knew perfectly well that some men felt increasingly inferior in the presence of beautiful women. This had nothing to do with their status, position, or appearance.
However, this feeling was usually imperceptible to others, but these beautiful women could see right through it. What were they looking at with those beautiful eyes?
If you were insecure and not exactly good-looking, those beautiful women's glances would instantly turn into disdain. As for the idea that these beautiful women looked down on people or lacked manners, that wasn't entirely true. If you looked
half-heartedly, staring at her with an insecure yet persistent gaze, you were already harboring ulterior motives. How could you expect her to smile warmly at you?
Therefore, even if A Biao were ten times stronger, as long as he didn't overcome this inferiority complex, he would never win over this beautiful and proud woman.
This kind of woman needed a man who appreciated her, not a man who desired to possess her.
When Consort De emerged from the Guzhu Palace, graceful as a willow in the breeze, he had already made a simple and clear judgment about her. Of course, the next step of the plan fell into place naturally.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
A Biao and Long Lin said simultaneously, bowing respectfully.
The Empress Dowager glanced at A Biao, but her gaze fell on Long Lin. She asked, "A Biao, is this the newly added guard on duty?"
"Yes!"
A Biao hurriedly replied.
Long Lin then announced loudly, "This subordinate is He Wei, formerly the commander of the Beauty Pageant Team of the Imperial Guard. I have come to serve Your Highness!"
His voice was full of vigor, resonant and clear, instantly inspiring those who heard it. Moreover, he had already channeled his inner energy into his voice, giving it a unique and domineering quality.
The Empress Dowager was slightly taken aback, not expecting such a powerful man in the Imperial Guard. She pondered for a moment and then smiled, "Your name is He Wei?"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Long Lin replied, raising his head and staring intently at the Empress Dowager.
He was considerably taller than her, but at this moment, his head was slightly lowered, his gaze not looking down at her, but level with her eyes.
"Alright!"
Consort De looked at his piercing gaze, but her eyes suddenly darted away. She said "Alright!" Then she turned her gaze to A Biao and said, "You all keep watch well."
With Long Lin and A Biao's agreement, Consort De and her maid walked away.
After Consort De and the others had gone far away, A Biao suddenly laughed and said, "Brother, you're really something! Hundreds of guards, and I've never heard her say 'good' once!"
Long Lin smiled slightly and said, "What... you care about such an ordinary form of address? You really treat Consort De like a deity!"
"Hehe... who can blame you when she's so alluring!"
A Biao laughed, and then said, "So, brother, are you confident?"
"Of course!"
Long Lin said.
At their first meeting, Consort De was already somewhat intimidated by his aura. This was the first step to success. A woman who is not afraid of a man can never truly love him.
Although Long Lin didn't express his affection for Consort De in his eyes, it dealt her a heavy blow. The gazes Consort De always received were filled with lust or admiration; there had never been even a basic exchange of equals.
Shock!
Consort De walked through the bamboo grove, collecting dewdrops from the bamboo leaves as usual, but her heart pounded, and her hands trembled several times, causing the glistening dewdrops to spill out of her jade cup.
"Xiao Cui, find out about that He Wei's background!"
Consort De said after a moment's thought.
When Consort De returned with the morning dew, she didn't see Long Lin. Her maid, naturally, inquired about Long Lin's background through A Biao.
A Biao had already been taught this by Long Lin; he only said that Long Lin had originally fought alongside the Qin Emperor in conquering the six kingdoms, later rising to the rank of commander of the Qin Emperor's personal guard, incredibly brave and resourceful in battle, but he had made a mistake while serving as a beauty pageant envoy, being robbed by a group of bandits. However, he single-handedly broke through the encirclement and managed to escort the ten most beautiful women to Xianyang. He was demoted by the Qin Emperor and sent to the Epang Palace as a guard.
The maid Xiao Cui relayed this to Consort De, who pondered for a moment and said, "Of the thousands who perished, only he survived, and he was able to bring ten weak women to Xianyang. This person must be extraordinary; perhaps he is the one I'm looking for."
Since Consort De had revealed her interest in Long Lin, the rest was easy.
With the connections of A Biao and Xiao Weizi, Long Lin was transferred to the Guzhu Palace as a guard under the pretext of a rotation.
Because of pre-war conflicts between the various states, and because many of the concubines were former subjects of the six states, to prevent infighting and internal strife, the palaces of the various states within the Epang Palace were not connected, and the concubines were not allowed to visit other palaces without permission. Therefore, this transfer actually gave Long Lin the opportunity to escape Consort E and Consort Xue.
However, this caused great distress to Consort E and Consort Xue. With Long Lin gone, they were constantly distracted, unable to eat or drink.
Long Lin, of course, didn't see it that way. He had only sought them out to obtain the Phoenix Qi, and they had sought him out because they were too lonely. They even knew that this relationship couldn't last forever.
At this time, Long Lin had just moved to the Lonely Bamboo Garden. The Lonely Bamboo Garden was much smaller than the Zhao Palace, consisting of a small garden and a few palaces, besides a rockery covering several acres and a few acres of bamboo grove.
There were eight consorts in the Lonely Bamboo Garden, and their treatment was not as good as in the Zhao Palace. However, Consort De, due to some special relationship, lived alone in a palace, while the other consorts shared a large palace.
While Long Lin was packing, Abiao arrived. He helped Long Lin clean the room before telling him that Consort De's maid, Qinglian, had arranged to meet Long Lin at Consort De's palace at midnight.
"Qinglian? Consort De's maid?"
Long Lin rubbed his nose.
Ah Biao chuckled and said, "Brother, it seems you're quite the ladies' man. Consort De is interested in you and has even sent Qinglian to test your skills."
"Oh? Doesn't Consort De intend to test you herself?"
Long Lin said. He had never really planned to become Consort De's male concubine; he only intended to absorb her phoenix energy and leave. Now it seems that Consort De isn't the type to be too lonely after all.
"Of course not, but if you can handle those maids under her, you might have a chance to get close to Consort De. Otherwise, you won't even be able to see her again." A-Biao said, then lowered his voice and chuckled, "Brother, do you know how many people have fallen to these maids?"
Long Lin pondered for a moment and said, "So, I should prepare carefully?"
"Yes, not only prepare, but prepare well!"
A-Biao said, "I heard from Xiao Wei that you have a medicine called Dragon Tiger Bone Strengthening Pill? If you still have it, you should bring it with you. Also, prepare plenty of tonics. A few of our brothers tried it with those maids, and when they came back, they were like they'd lost their souls. One of them, who was so weak, had to rest for more than a month before he could walk again."
"Ah? That's amazing?"
Long Lin exclaimed in surprise. He secretly wondered if these women had learned some kind of evil kung fu, otherwise, no matter how much they did in one night, it was impossible for them to be unable to walk for a month. Moreover, he knew these guards' physical strength very well; they were all from military backgrounds, their vitality so strong that even ghosts wouldn't dare to attack them easily.
"Really, I'm not lying to you!"
A-Biao said solemnly, "The brother who was most seriously injured was supposedly tested by this maid named Qinglian. Sigh, this Qinglian is really a little vixen. If I weren't afraid of dying inside her belly, I would have dared to try it myself."
Long Lin nodded and laughed, "It's alright, then let me test how deep her skills are!"
"Brother He, then I'll go and tell her to agree to Qinglian's request. Oh, right, tonight I'll treat you to a send-off, Big Brother!"
A-Biao said as he walked out.
Long Lin tidied up the room simply, then sat on the couch and silently circulated the True Technique of the Power Intent Scripture, adjusting himself to his best condition. If what A-Biao said was true, tonight might really be a fierce battle.
As dusk approached, A Biao returned, officially confirming their midnight rendezvous. The two then went to a tavern built specifically for the guards outside the Guzhu Palace. The Epang Palace was essentially a small city, with over 20,000 concubines, maids, and guards. Naturally, it had the connections to build such taverns and gambling dens.
A Biao treated them, and with the gold from Long Lin, he was incredibly generous, serving up all sorts of highly nutritious foods: turtle, deer antler, sheep's blood, bull penis, and so on.
Long Lin, having cultivated his inner strength twice, was far beyond the reach of such mundane remedies, but A Biao's enthusiasm didn't deter him, and the two indulged in a feast. They only stopped when A Biao's face was flushed, his body burning, and he nearly had a nosebleed.
"Brother, I can't take it anymore! How come you're still acting like nothing happened?"
A Biao looked at him, completely bewildered by his unchanging appearance and breathing.
Long Lin smiled slightly and said, "You're just too weak to handle all this nourishment. Go find somewhere to vent, or you'll burn yourself to death from all this potent tonic!"
A Biao's eyes were bloodshot. He stuck out his tongue and gave Long Lin a thumbs up. "You're really the boss! I'm impressed... I'll tell you later, I'm going to find Little White Sheep... Don't forget to go to the De Palace tonight."
Long Lin smiled, patted A Biao's shoulder, and A Biao dashed off.
As night fell, Long Lin bathed, changed into a plain robe, and headed towards the De Palace. His current lodgings were still some distance from the De Consort's Palace; he could walk slowly and arrive by midnight.
The night view of the Epang Palace was extremely beautiful. Various colorful palace lanterns hung in the magnificent palaces, and the sounds of beautiful women laughing and playing could be heard from afar. The evening breeze carried an alluring fragrance of perfume. Except for the slightly dark sky, it reminded Long Lin of the famous bustling commercial districts of modern times.
The De Consort's Palace was located at the very edge of the Guzhu Kingdom's palace complex, in a secluded location. Although small, the palace was isolated and very quiet. Upon arriving here, the lingering scent of perfume in the night breeze had vanished, replaced by a faint medicinal fragrance.
"Could it be that Consort De is indeed a master of medicine?"
Long Lin wondered to himself, arriving at Consort De's palace just as he was thinking this.
He softly imitated a cat's meow three times, and the palace gate creaked open a crack. A fragrant aroma wafted out, and a maidservant stepped out, whispering, "Is that Guard He?"
Long Lin stepped forward, and the maidservant led him towards the inner hall.
Passing through a long corridor, they arrived at a dimly lit room. The maidservant said, "Guard He, Sister Qinglian is waiting for you inside. Please go in; I'll take my leave now!"
Long Lin nodded, and the maidservant gracefully departed.
Pushing open the door, he was greeted by intoxicating fragrance. Under the bright light of an octagonal palace lantern, he saw a screen painted with a scene of ladies picking lotus flowers.
The ladies on the screen wore only light gauze garments, barefoot and with exposed arms, their faces exuding indescribable charm.
"Guard He, please come inside!"
a sweet, coquettish voice said. Long Lin obeyed, turning around the screen and walking inside. Two incense burners emitted wisps of smoke, and under the illumination of a bright yellow octagonal palace lantern, a large phoenix-patterned bed stood in the inner room. The
red gauze curtains were alluring, and within them, the shapely figure of a beautiful woman with a curvaceous figure was faintly visible.

Chapter 69: The Desiring Maid Qinglian
Update Time: 6-7 18:11:51 Words: 3258

It is said that Long Lin, in order to obtain the phoenix aura of Consort De, was recommended by A Biao to be tested in Consort De's palace. The first person he was tested on was Qinglian, the most capable maid under Consort De. As night fell, he prepared himself and went to Qinglian's room, where Qinglian was already waiting for him.
He had never seen Qinglian before and naturally did not know what she looked like, but since this was her room, the woman in the red gauze curtains must undoubtedly be Qinglian, the one testing him.
Seeing the figure within the red gauze tent, Long Lin couldn't help but think to himself, "What a captivating figure!"
He then turned to the side, glancing at the incense burner emitting wisps of smoke, secretly wondering if something had been tampered with the incense.
"Guard He, tonight Qinglian will serve you. Are you willing?"
At this moment, the figure swayed within the red gauze tent, and Qinglian spoke. Seeing Han Long's tall and imposing figure, with clear features, Qinglian felt a secret fondness for him, and even her voice became much gentler than before.
"Of course I am willing. I've heard that Miss Qinglian is exceptionally beautiful, and I've truly admired her for a long time!"
Long Lin said with a slight smile. Hearing the woman's voice, he began to feel a slight reaction. At this moment, he circulated his internal energy, suppressing the impulse and simultaneously digesting the incense smoke he had inhaled.
Regardless of whether the incense contained any allergens, Long Lin felt it was better to be cautious. Because he was completely unfamiliar with this place and knew nothing about his opponent, he had to wait and see.
"Hmm..."
A soft laugh came from behind the red gauze curtain. The figure swayed, seemingly there and not there, appearing and disappearing, even more captivating than seeing the real person.
After laughing, Qinglian said, "Then come over here!"
Long Lin agreed and stepped forward, slowly lifting the gold curtain. On the dragon and phoenix couch sat a heavily made-up woman.
"He Wei greets Miss Qinglian!"
Long Lin was secretly relieved to see that Qinglian was quite pretty, which made his test worthwhile. He bowed his head and said.
Actually, what he was most worried about was that Qinglian was ugly. If that happened, he would have nowhere to escape and would be unjustly killed.
Qinglian chuckled and said, "Guard He, there's no need to be so polite. We are destined to meet today, so let's address each other as brother and sister to avoid being too reserved."
Long Lin agreed.
"Sister Qinglian...you are so beautiful!"
Long Lin simultaneously activated both his will and energy, maintaining a calm mind and an unperturbed heart, feigning only lust.
Qinglian chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling, and leaned into Long Lin's embrace. "Brother He, you're so strong, it makes me uneasy."
Long Lin had once specifically taught the Ten Beauties of Dangshan how to deal with men, so he was naturally very familiar with the methods. However, he couldn't help but secretly admire Qinglian's mastery of these techniques.
"Sister Qinglian, what is it you wish to test me with this visit?"
Long Lin asked.
"The first test is your appearance. Well, I consider that a pass!"
Qinglian smiled.
"And the second test?"
Long Lin couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. This was even stricter than selecting a concubine! Did this Consort De compare herself to the Emperor?
Qinglian said, "The second test is a test of strength. I have something here; if you can lift it, you'll pass the test."
Long Lin smiled slightly. "What is it? Please take it out, Miss."
"I can't lift this!"
Qinglian said, pointing to the large dragon and phoenix couch. There was a large stone under the couch, left over from the construction of the Defei Palace. If you can take it out and put it back, you'll pass the test.
"Alright!"
Long Lin agreed, immediately bending down, secretly channeling his inner energy, and gently pulling, he dragged out the massive stone weighing a thousand pounds.
Although the space inside the hall was small, the stone couldn't be moved easily, but judging from Long Lin's relaxed expression, he indeed possessed extraordinary strength.
Qinglian clapped her hands and laughed, "You're really strong! You've passed this test!"
Long Lin pushed the large stone back to its original position, washed his hands, and said, "Are there any more tests?"
Qinglian said, "Of course there are, but this one will require quite a bit of effort from you, brother!" Her eyes blinked slightly, but she looked towards the inside of the dragon and phoenix couch, stretching out her legs.
If it were any other man, he probably would have already pounced on her like a wolf.
"I understand what the third test is about. I will definitely satisfy you, young lady."
Long Lin smiled slightly, but stared intently at Qinglian. How could he not feast his eyes on such a good opportunity?
Qinglian giggled and said, "Brother He, you are indeed a good man!" As she spoke, she reclined on the couch, like a fish swimming quietly in the water. Her eyes blinked occasionally, full of affection, making her seem like a figure in a painting.
Their eyes met, Qinglian's eyes were like oil, her breath like smoke, as if she was just waiting to meet Long Lin's fiery temper, ready to ignite at any moment.
"Brother He, come on!"
Qinglian pouted and blinked.
This woman is indeed a master, Han Long thought to himself, and naturally, he didn't hold back!
A quarter of an hour later, Qinglian was like a fiery red lotus blooming in water, her face flushed with a captivating blush, and beads of sweat appeared on her brow.
"Hmm...ah...Brother He Wei, I can't take it anymore!"
Qinglian's beautiful eyes were half-open, her waist twisting restlessly as she spoke haltingly.
Long Lin smiled slightly, but didn't relax at all, letting Qinglian experience a thousand flavors, both bitter and sweet.
(One thousand words deleted here).
Long Lin hurriedly circulated his inner energy. He thought to himself, "So powerful, she almost made me surrender! Hmph, just wait and see how powerful I am!"
Like ants biting his body, like sugar sticking to tender lotus root, Long Lin secretly praised this little Qinglian's skill.
"Indeed extraordinary. Just based on this, it's no wonder that the guard hasn't been able to get out of bed for a month."
Long Lin thought to himself, gritting his teeth and activating his internal energy cultivation technique.
"Ugh..."
Qinglian let out a muffled roar, raising her head to give Long Lin a somewhat resentful look, but suddenly increasing her strength.
"Alright, bring it on!"
Long Lin chuckled. Anyway, his true energy was already locked tightly, and even if she used every trick in the book, she wouldn't get anything useful from him.
After a while, Qinglian finally softened.
"Brother He Wei, what skill!"
Qinglian glanced at Long Lin, but said, "How about we do a candlelight flower arrangement?"
Long Lin smiled wickedly, "Okay!"
After the previous challenge, Han Long had a general idea of Qinglian's strength and felt more confident, so he naturally wouldn't show weakness to her.
(Five thousand words omitted here!)
Qinglian stared intently into his eyes, a half-smile playing on her lips, and asked, "Brother He Wei, how do you feel?"
"Hmm, quite warm, not bad!"
Long Lin replied with a smile.
"Really? How about this?"
"Oh..."
Long Lin let out a muffled groan.
Seeing the smug smile in Qinglian's eyes, Long Lin also laughed, "Impressive, but the strength is still a bit weak!"
"Hmph..."
Qinglian rolled her eyes at Long Lin and said, "Alright, then let's try this 'Devastating Force'!"
Since her debut, she had never truly encountered such a powerful opponent. Although Consort De was skilled in medicine, her skills in this area were also extremely strong. As the saying goes, a good teacher produces excellent students. If she suffered a crushing defeat in this test, it would be difficult to explain to her master, Consort De.
"I'll risk it!"
Qinglian gritted her teeth, rolled her eyes at Long Lin, and finally unleashed a special move she had never used before.
(Five thousand words omitted here.) Long
Lin initially thought Qinglian was nothing special, but he hadn't expected her to have such a powerful move. "No wonder someone couldn't get out of bed for over a month; she's practically inhuman!"
Long Lin cursed inwardly. Looking at Qinglian, her eyes were slightly closed, she seemed quite pleased, a wicked smile playing on her lips. Long Lin, however, was determined to make this woman suffer.
"It's time to use the Dragon Intent Technique!"
Long Lin thought to himself, circulating his true energy. The Twelve Zodiac Dragon Intent Technique was activated, and a long, drawn-out dragon roar escaped his lips. In a flash of red light, parts of his body transformed into dragon form. Of course, Qinglian couldn't see this.
"Ah..."
Qinglian screamed.
"Damn, no way..."
Long Lin was secretly shocked, feeling a rush of water engulf him, instantly turning his giant dragon into a water dragon.
It turned out that Qinglian, seeing Long Lin holding out for so long, had intended to use her inner energy to subdue him. She was secretly pleased that Long Lin was about to give up, but the sudden attack from Long Lin caught her off guard, causing her to lose control.
Long Lin immediately felt his dantian fill up; his previously depleted true energy had suddenly surged back, much to his delight.
"Hmm, hmm..."
Qinglian collapsed beside Long Lin, the bright red sheets soaked with sweat. She breathed weakly, murmuring softly, seemingly utterly exhausted.
Seeing her weakness, Long Lin intended to stop, but unexpectedly, the dragon seemed unsatisfied.
"Alright... since we're here, let's make the best of it! Today, I'll make you completely submit!"
Long Lin thought to himself, and immediately activated his true energy.
Qinglian let out a repeated, coquettish cry, her whole body trembling uncontrollably. The defenses in her heart were about to be completely breached by Long Lin.
"Brother He Wei...please, spare me..."
As Long Lin felt his power growing stronger, Qinglian finally couldn't help but beg for mercy. Moreover, even her voice was weak, as if her previous defeat had exhausted her strength.
"Is that alright?"
Long Lin chuckled, playing with Qinglian's hair.
"Brother He Wei, what else do you want to do?"
Qinglian asked uneasily, looking at Long Lin's wicked smile.
"Tenderness, tenderness..."
Long Lin whispered in her ear.
However, Qinglian didn't see the sly smile that suddenly flashed in Long Lin's eyes.
He had been so focused on the battle that he hadn't had a chance to properly enjoy such a beautiful woman. If he didn't give her a good thrashing, wouldn't that be a waste of her beauty and a disservice to himself?
Although Han Long wasn't a lecher, he was certainly no saint either. Having gone to such lengths, how could he not reap some benefits?
Seeing Han Long's expression, Qinglian's face changed slightly, and she unconsciously shrank back towards the corner of the couch. But Han Long wasn't about to let her go, and immediately pounced on her with a laugh.
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Chapter 70: The Annihilation of All the Maids
Update Time: 6-7 21:49:36 Words: 3378)

Long Lin returned, full of energy, seemingly a hundred times more energetic than before, making A Biao's eyes widen in disbelief. He chased after Long Lin, asking what had happened.
Long Lin simply smiled slightly: "Go ask around and see if you passed the test."
A Biao scratched his head, muttered, "Is it just an invitation to have some tea?" and then left.
When A Biao returned, he was beaming with excitement, his eyes practically sparkling. Seeing Long Lin, he didn't say a word but pulled him into the house, grinning as he sat him down in a chair, pouring tea and massaging his back—he was incredibly busy.
"Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious. Tell me, what mischief are you up to now?"
Long Lin said, smiling as he sipped the spring tea A Biao offered, crossing his legs.
"Brother, you're truly amazing…you've really stood up for us brothers, no…for all men! This is something I feel great about!"
A Biao gave Long Lin a thumbs-up while massaging his legs.
"Alright, tell me already!"
Long Lin laughed.
"Guess how my visit to Consort De's Palace went today?" A-Biao blinked and said, "Oh my, those girls who usually ignore me are all like they've taken a love potion, clinging to me non-stop. Turns out it's all thanks to you, big brother. Yesterday, you made Qinglian feel good, didn't you? I heard she's still in bed, lying there moaning and weak, no strength..."
Long Lin narrowed his eyes and asked, "So, did I pass the test?"
"Of course!"
A-Biao said, "You're the first one to pass the test!" Then, he lowered his voice and said, "Brother He, please help me out. How did you develop this skill?"
Long Lin chuckled, stood up, "What do you mean, how did you develop it? This skill is something men are born with. Don't you have it too?" After saying that, he strode out, leaving A-Biao alone in the room, dumbfounded.
"Men, born with it? Why can't I do it?"
A-Biao scratched his head and muttered to himself.
Long Lin had thought that having passed Qing Lian's test, he would soon be able to meet Consort De. However, since that night, apart from several of Consort De's maids taking turns trying to seduce him, there had been no reaction from Consort De.
A Biao smiled and told Long Lin that he had done more than just Qing Lian; he had stirred up a hornet's nest.
Long Lin didn't mind. Those maids were all top-tier beauties, and he had been practicing his martial arts these past few days and was a bit irritated, so he used them to vent his anger.
For a time, Consort De's palace in Guzhu Garden became Long Lin's nightly destination. However, those maids were not kind either; they were probably like Qing Lian, having practiced this kind of skill. Some challenged Long Lin one-on-one, some two women attacked together, and some even teamed up in groups of three. Long Lin accepted all of them without hesitation, and in the end, he always satisfied them, leaving them all lazy and unwilling to come out of their rooms the next day.
Finally, when only the forty-year-old woman remained in Consort De's palace, and no other maidservants were left, Long Lin received a message from Consort De ordering him to go to her chambers at midnight.
"That old hag, truly cunning! First, she sent so many young women to weaken my spirit, then she personally took them down! So she can control me at any time!"
Long Lin sneered inwardly upon hearing the news, secretly thinking that he had actually absorbed all the women's vital energy, making himself even stronger.
Initially, Long Lin himself didn't know that the Dragon Intent Technique had such an effect. He had tried other hidden techniques, and apart from the Snake Intent Technique, which had a similar effect, none of the other form-intent techniques had this result. Of course, the Snake Intent Technique's effect was far less ferocious than the Dragon Intent Technique, so Long Lin naturally preferred it.
Finally, the day had arrived. Long Lin would soon achieve his goal of absorbing the third phoenix's energy, and naturally, he made careful preparations. Besides refining his Power Sutra before departure to reach peak condition, he also prepared two Dragon-Tiger Bone-Strengthening Pills for unforeseen circumstances.
After all, losing some vital energy was nothing compared to the loss of Phoenix Qi, which would be a significant blow.
As usual, he and Ah Biao indulged in a feast at the tavern, indulging in potent energy-boosting foods. Then, under the influence of a bit of alcohol, Long Lin sneaked into Consort De's palace. The palace was now teeming with his men, making entry and exit easy.
Consort De's bedchamber was located at the deepest part of the palace, surrounded by the rooms of her maids. As Long Lin passed through, the maids, who usually fawned over him like bees and butterflies, dared not act rashly, at most casting flirtatious glances. "
Consort De wields considerable power among these maids!" Long Lin thought to himself, ignoring them and walking straight into the vermilion gate of Consort De's bedchamber, its intricately carved railings.
A screen, a clear pool amidst mountains and water—Consort De's residence was naturally far more luxurious than the maids' quarters.
A rich aroma of medicinal herbs wafted from within. Through the maids, Long Lin learned that Consort De was a highly skilled physician, proficient in medicine, and that her self-prepared beauty formulas had greatly benefited the maids. No wonder even the maids in Consort De's palace had skin far more delicate than those in other palaces.
"Consort De, Guard He has arrived!"
Before the inner chamber, separated by a crystal curtain, Long Lin bowed and announced loudly.
"Guard He, there's no need for such formalities. Just come in!"
Long Lin lifted the curtain and entered, only to find a completely different scene inside: red walls, warm curtains, bright lamps, incense, tiger-skin floor, jade ceiling, and a dragon and phoenix bed that would make anyone envious.
Right there by the jade-railed window, Consort De, seemingly having just finished her toilette, her beautiful hair flowing freely, dressed only in simple white clothes, was admiring herself in the mirror, applying makeup. From the side, she was quite a sight to behold. Her simple, unadorned appearance alone was enough to make Qing Lian'er and the other maids pale in comparison. If a comparison were truly necessary, Consort De was like a beautifully carved jade, while Qing Lian'er and the others were like wild stones and shrubs scattered on a grassy field.
Hearing Long Lin's footsteps, Consort De didn't put down her eyebrow pencil. Instead, she turned gracefully to Long Lin with a smile and said, "Guard He, please sit down first, and allow me to finish my makeup."
Her smile was like spring flowers blooming in March, her voice like a clear spring flowing in September, captivating the heart and making one unable to resist. "
I never expected this old hag, nearing thirty, to have the voice and appearance of a young woman of sixteen or seventeen. Truly extraordinary!" Long Lin thought to himself, but didn't sit down. This scene reminded him of a poem.
"Is your eyebrow makeup light?"
Long Lin had come naturally to engage in some seductive pursuit, and judging from Consort De's words and actions, she didn't put on any airs of a noblewoman. Long Lin hesitated slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face, and walked towards Consort De.
Consort De looked in the mirror, naturally reflecting Long Lin's movements. Seeing him approach, she didn't react, continuing to meticulously apply her makeup in front of the mirror.
"Your Highness, how about I, He Wei, serve you?"
Long Lin said with a smile, reaching down to touch Consort De's slender waist.
"It's best if you have such thoughts!"
Consort De replied with a gentle smile.
Hearing this, Long Lin became even bolder, wrapping his arms around Consort De's waist and pulling her into his embrace. He first inhaled the fragrance of her hair, then one hand moved up her waist and abdomen through her undergarments.
Although Consort De was nearly thirty, her skin was indeed as soft and supple as Ah Biao had described, feeling incredibly smooth to the touch. Her two mature nipples were full of elasticity, and he could feel their gentle throbbing. It was the beating of a young girl's heart.
Long Lin secretly admired her, thinking, "This old hag really knows how to preserve her youth. Not only is her skin and appearance well-maintained, but even her mental fortitude is like that of a young woman in her late teens."
"You rascal, what's the rush!"
Consort De gently brushed Long Lin's hand away, holding a delicate eyebrow pencil in one hand. She turned her face, smiling and playfully scolding him.
Her phoenix eyes were filled with a spring-like shyness, and her two peach-blossom cheeks were vibrant and captivating, instantly igniting the most fiery current in Long Lin's heart.
"She's definitely not an ordinary woman," Long Lin sighed, imagining the unique and exhilarating feeling of riding and conquering such a woman.
However, seeing Consort De's playful resistance, Long Lin wasn't in a hurry. Since Consort De wanted to play, he'd play along. After all, she was far more passionate and interesting than that Qing Lian'er.
Long Lin simply withdrew his arm, pressing his body against her back, his golden spear pointing straight at Consort De's firm, round buttocks. His right hand, however, grasped her delicate wrist, saying, "Consort De, let Long Lin draw your eyebrows..."
"Hmph..."
Consort De playfully pulled her wrist away, saying, "Who needs you to draw my eyebrows? If you smudge them, it's a capital offense!"
Long Lin chuckled, "Consort De, what are you saying? Even if Your Majesty's face were covered in mud, it still wouldn't conceal your unparalleled beauty!"
"Pah!"
Consort De spat at Long Lin with a laugh, saying, "I'm not a fresh lotus root in spring, rising from the mud unsullied!"
Long Lin said, "In my heart, Your Majesty is like a blooming fragrant lotus, incomparable to anyone!"
"No wonder those maids all like you; you have such a silver tongue!"
Consort De rolled her eyes at Long Lin, her voice sweet and tender, yet her expression alluring and seductive. The combination made her a truly captivating beauty, a sight to behold.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness!" Long Lin replied immediately. When it came to pleasing women and making them happy, Long Lin was second to none. In the past few decades, besides guns, women were probably the people he had the most contact with.
Sure enough, Consort De's face immediately broke into a peach-blossom smile. After a moment's hesitation, she lowered her smile, took an oval white jade bottle from her dressing table, and said, "You don't need to draw my eyebrows. Just apply some whitening powder for me!"
"As Your Highness commands!"
Long Lin replied immediately with a smile. He thought to himself, "Indeed, she has a unique charm. It would be a waste of her exquisite beauty if I didn't properly appreciate her."
Consort De turned around, half-embracing Long Lin's strong waist, and moved gracefully to the dragon and phoenix couch. With one hand, she lifted the gold-embroidered red gauze curtain and said to Long Lin, "In a moment, rub this powder in your palm to warm it up and apply it evenly to my body. If you hurt me anywhere, don't blame me for being impolite..."
"Of course not, I will be extra careful!"
Long Lin said humbly, but in his heart, he was unconvinced. He thought to himself, "If I don't hurt you today, how will you remember that there is a He Wei Long Lin in this world?"
Consort De nodded, gave Long Lin a charming smile, and then gently untied the ribbon buttons on her close-fitting undergarment.
Her undergarments were already thin, and underneath she was completely naked, her graceful figure vaguely visible. The act of undressing was incredibly alluring; only Long Lin, with his extensive experience, could resist. Anyone else would likely have had a nosebleed by now.

Chapter 71 Consort De's Sacrifice
Update Time: 6-8 8:27:06 Words: 3734

Consort De displayed her beautiful figure with abandon, her phoenix eyes slightly narrowed as she watched Long Lin's expression.
Long Lin feigned great appreciation, trying to please Consort De.
"Guard He...you may apply the powder for me!"
Soon, Consort De had completely removed her undergarments, then ascended the dragon and phoenix couch, leaning forward as she spoke.
Long Lin took a deep breath and said, "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness!" He then gently unscrewed the jade bottle cap, took some powder, applied it to his palm, rubbed it slightly to warm it, and then began to gently stroke down Consort De's fragrant shoulders to her pink legs.
Long Lin suddenly had a strange feeling; this wasn't the Qin Dynasty at all, but a modern, antique-style nightclub.
A slight smile appeared on Long Lin's face. Why not let this Consort Long experience the feeling of a massage?
Although there weren't any props like the "Nine Heavens of Ice and Fire" here, with his hands and this oily powder, he could still make Consort De feel like she was ascending to heaven.
Thinking this, Long Lin proceeded as planned. He began by gently massaging Consort De's smooth, jade-like shoulders.
In fact, the human body is covered with acupoints beneath the skin. True ancient Chinese massage involves massaging these acupoints, using different techniques such as pressing, kneading, rolling, rubbing, and patting, depending on the function of each acupoint. These techniques are complex, and even today, only a few highly skilled massage therapists can master them. Most massage parlors only massage the flesh, merely relieving muscle tension and stress; they completely fail to demonstrate the true effects of regulating endocrine function and controlling diseases.
Long Lin's master was not only well-versed in the Twelve Secrets of Xingyi, but also highly praised this ancient massage magic. He said that daily massage could relieve fatigue and exhaustion, after a month it would make one feel light and healthy, and after a year it would prevent all diseases—an excellent method of health preservation.
Long Lin was an orphan from a young age, raised by his master without parents. Under his master's training, he also learned this massage magic and often used it to show respect to his master, earning his master's deep affection.
Later, he left his master, wandered the world, experienced countless hardships, and also enjoyed the highest levels of wealth. Gradually, his skills became rusty, and he never massaged anyone else again. This time, a sudden thought flashed through his mind, and he began to massage Consort De. Although his technique was still slightly rusty, the effect was no less.
"Hmm...so comfortable!"
Long Lin applied skin care powder to his fingertips and gently pressed on the acupoints on her shoulders, which caused Consort De to let out a muffled groan.
"Your Majesty, He Wei once learned this massage technique and came to serve Your Majesty!"
Long Lin said with a smile.
"It's rare to find someone with such a kind heart..."
Consort De rested her arms on her head, turning her rosy cheeks to smile at Long Lin.
Following ancient techniques, Long Lin massaged Consort De's meridians from her fragrant shoulders, meticulously targeting every acupoint, allowing her to fully enjoy the pleasure. However, he also held back a little, focusing more on the acupoints that aroused her emotions. After all, Long Lin loved hearing her moans.
Consort De's blood surged from Long Lin's massage, her body burning hot, and she occasionally emitted beautiful, magnetic nasal moans. Her voice was exquisite, like that of a young woman in her late teens—neither coarse nor fine, nor hoarse, but rounded, lingering, sweet, and alluring, making one's heart itch with pleasure.
"Your Majesty, please don't suppress it. Just let it out loud; it will calm your mind and benefit your health!"
Long Lin whispered in Consort De's ear, inhaling her sweet fragrance.
"Is that so? Very well... I'll believe you then, and I'll let you do as you please today..."
Consort De had already been aroused by Long Lin's massage techniques. She turned back to Long Lin with a bewitching smile, her eyes burning with intense desire.
"Ha... Ah... Ha... Hmm..."
Long Lin's techniques changed constantly, and Consort De's moans rose and fell, sometimes slow, sometimes fast, sometimes deep breaths, sometimes soft murmurs. For a moment, the entire palace was filled with an extremely decadent and alluring atmosphere.
After massaging her back, Consort De was already feeling refreshed and intoxicated, her charm rising like that of someone drunk.
"Consort De, if you don't mind He Wei's disrespect, please turn over..."
Long Lin brought his mouth close to Consort De's ear and whispered.
Consort De didn't answer at first, then suddenly turned around, winked at Long Lin, and stretched out her pink arms to embrace his neck. Her eyes, full of affection, blinked gently as she said, "Why do you say it's blasphemous... um, I don't want you to blaspheme me, I just want you to cherish me..." As she spoke, her eyes sparkled, and her red lips pressed against Long Lin's.
The passionate kiss was truly unforgettable for Long Lin. The feeling, like drinking nectar, instantly invigorated him. He put down the powder and gently embraced Consort De's body. She
really was a little vixen; it seemed he really had to be careful.
While pressing and massaging the acupoints on her back, Long Lin used his tongue to churn and swirl within Consort De's cherry-like mouth.
"Mmm... mmm..."
Consort De's eyes were glazed, her throat emitting muffled moans, seemingly lost in the incomparably sweet giving and receiving.
Long Lin sensed the opportune moment. With a slight smile, he reached out and lifted Consort De's beautiful buttocks, forcefully hoisting her onto his lap.
Consort De was startled, her legs instinctively wrapping around Long Lin's waist.
Her face flushed instantly. She opened her beautiful eyes, her breath sweet as orchids, first glaring at Long Lin, then playfully scolding, "You bad boy, what are you doing!"
Long Lin smiled wickedly, saying domineeringly, "What am I doing? Of course, I'm going to do you..." With that, he thrust his hips
forward. Consort De let out a muffled groan, her head tilting back.
"Mmm...come on, come and do me!"
Consort De cried out urgently.
"What a little vixen!"
Long Lin chuckled, then unceremoniously laid Consort De down on the dragon and phoenix couch.
A fierce, earth-shattering battle thus began. Long Lin continued using his method of starting softly and then hard, starting slowly and then fast, exhausting all the mortal's abilities to manipulate fate. Then, suddenly, he unleashed the Dragon Transformation True Technique. With a clear dragon's roar, a long dragon surged in, summoning wind and rain, moving with unparalleled ease.
"Ah...ah..."
Consort De's cries rose and fell rhythmically with the left and right thrusts and swirling movements of Long Lin's dragon.
However, amidst the intensely pleasurable sensations, Long Lin truly discovered that Consort De was no ordinary woman.
On the dragon and phoenix couch, a strong and a soft body were intertwined, entangled together.
But deep within them lay another battlefield.
In the deep sea
, a giant clam with its pink, fleshy lips tightly clamped down on a thick, black fish that had rushed in.
The black fish shook its head and tail; unable to escape, it tried to push its way in. It struggled to burrow in and out, but could never shake off the giant clam.
White pearly liquid continuously oozed from the giant clam, the rising bubbles sticking the blackfish's long tentacles together, as if saying, "You little punk? I could drown you with a spit!"
The blackfish, however, straightened its body, occasionally swirling, causing the giant clam's flesh to spasm, as if saying, "Hmm, I'm tough as nails, let's see how strong you are."
The giant clam opened and closed its two shells, saying, "Fine, come on then, trying to steal my pearl? No way!"
The blackfish burrowed into the clam's flesh, squeezed tightly, but fortunately, the pearly liquid lubricated it, allowing it to barely twist its body, constantly arching its back to probe deeper. Deep within the giant clam, it saw a glimmer of light—the location of the tiny, crystalline pearl.
The pearl shone in the darkness, attracting the blackfish to struggle and advance. The blackfish opened its mouth wide, its belly gripped tightly by the giant clam, almost spitting out blood.
But the black fish stubbornly continued its forward rush. Finally, its long whiskers touched the pearl. The pearl trembled slightly, and the entire giant clam shrank back, tightening the restraints on the black fish even more. Yet, a force pulled the black fish backward.
This repeated itself; the black fish repeatedly charged forward to bite the pearl, only to be pulled back by a powerful force.
"He Wei... continue!"
Consort De shouted, her eyes tightly closed and sweat pouring down her face.
"Alright!"
Long Lin replied, unleashing his divine power. Suddenly, the black fish let out a long roar and transformed into a five-whiskered golden dragon. It broke free from its restraints and charged forward, biting the pearl and swallowing it.
Consort De groaned, but a barely perceptible smile appeared on her face.
The golden dragon, which had just swallowed the pearl, suddenly roared wildly and began to writhe violently. The pearl's temperature had instantly increased tenfold, becoming incredibly hot.
Whoosh...
The golden dragon opened its mouth wide and had to spit out the pearl.
A streak of blood shot from the pearl's mouth, staining it crimson.
Long Lin's breath hitched, and he felt his inner energy involuntarily draining away.
"Mmm...ah..."
Consort De let out a comfortable moan, like a seductive demon, her fragrant tongue darting out to lick her cherry-red lips, a satisfied smile immediately spreading across her face.
"Something's wrong...something's not right!"
Long Lin thought to himself, his waist tightening, a surge of willpower activating two internal energy techniques simultaneously, instantly locking down all the blood vessels in his body. However, the golden dragon, bewitched by the pearl, continued to charge forward, its jaws about to swallow it whole.
Suddenly, the pearl burst forth with a burst of white light, spinning rapidly, and before the golden dragon could swallow it, it plunged into its gaping maw.
Consort De twisted her body, her pink legs wrapped high, tightly binding Long Lin's waist, rendering him completely immobile.
"Turning the tables..."
Long Lin's heart sank, and he was about to order the golden dragon to retreat when he suddenly realized that the giant toad had already closed its mouth tightly, and the golden dragon could no longer escape.
The pearl spun rapidly in the golden dragon's mouth, constantly attracting and binding the dragon's energy to it. The pearl gradually changed from white to red, then from red to gold, becoming increasingly shiny.
The golden dragon roared and charged with all its might, but couldn't break free.
"Hmm...humph...He Wei, continue..."
Consort De continued her dazed moans; what had sounded so pleasant before now seemed grating to Long Lin. He suddenly realized he'd fallen into a trap.
He'd initially thought Consort De was having Qing Lian'er and the others test him, weakening his strength before conquering him. But now it seemed that wasn't the case. From the moment he entered Consort De's palace, she had displayed unparalleled confidence, seemingly certain she had Long Lin under her thumb.
Of course, what she was consuming from Long Lin was his own energy, plus the energy she'd absorbed from Qing Lian'er and the other maids… all of this would soon be hers alone.
And then, Long Lin would soon be emaciated and die of exhaustion.
"What a treacherous woman!"
Long Lin cursed inwardly. Now facing a life-or-death situation, he could not afford the slightest hesitation or soft-heartedness. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth, thinking, "I originally only intended to absorb your phoenix energy and then stop. This time, if I don't severely injure you, you won't know the power of Long Lin!"
With this thought, Long Lin suddenly closed his eyes, first activating the True Intent Technique, sending a surge of mental power directly into the golden dragon's massive form, calming it down. At the same time, he activated the True Force Technique and the Twelve Zodiac Transformation Pig Technique. Suddenly, the golden dragon let out a clear roar, its entire body bursting forth in crimson, instantly swelling into a black boar with stiff bristles.
The black boar's body swelled, and with a muffled groan, it closed its mouth tightly, swallowing the pearl whole.
The pearl was swallowed, and Consort De trembled violently, letting out a low, miserable scream.
Taking advantage of this moment of relaxation, the black boar pried open the giant toad, quickly retreating and transforming back into a golden dragon.
"Ah...ah..."
At this moment, Consort De suddenly felt weak all over, only heavy breathing remained, as if she had collapsed.
Long Lin pinched her two wobbly, ripe fruits, chuckled evilly, and used the True Technique to guide the pearl into his dantian, while the black fish once again probed into the giant clam shell.
Of course, severely injuring Consort De was not the end of it; what Long Lin truly wanted was the potential phoenix energy of Consort De...
Author's Note:
Starting today, at least two updates per day (6000 words). Comments urging updates are only allowed to say: "Good, update soon!" Otherwise, there will be no mercy!

Chapter 72 Strange Events in Zhao Palace
Update Time: 6-8 16:07:20 Words: 1660

Guzhu Garden, Afang Palace.
Long Lin sat cross-legged on the wooden couch, his eyes slightly closed, his qi sinking into his dantian, his bare upper body faintly emitting a crimson light.
He had been sitting here for an unknown amount of time, but at least since yesterday, no one had disturbed him.
"Roar..."
Suddenly, Long Lin let out a soft roar like a tiger. A burst of crimson light erupted from his entire body, then vanished in a flash, edged with a faint gold.
Long Lin exhaled a long breath, slowly opened his eyes, a slight smile on his face.
His Power Sutra had finally advanced another level. And just two days ago, his Intent Sutra had also broken through, reaching the level of ethereal divine sense.
Of course, what pleased Long Lin most was not the improvement of these two sutras, but that he had already thoroughly understood the entire text of the Power and Intent Sutras.
In fact, when he obtained the Power and Intent Sutras, he hadn't fully understood the text, but only practiced them little by little according to the text. He naturally knew this was very dangerous; if there was any mishap, he would have no chance to recover, but it was the only way.
This Intent Sutra was indeed a true scripture for concentrating the mind and refining intent. According to the Intent Sutra, it was divided into three levels: ethereal transformation, body separation, and primordial cultivation. Each of these was further divided into upper, middle, and lower levels. Now, his Intent Sutra had reached the middle level of ethereal transformation. Although he didn't make a comparison, according to the *Yi Jing* (意经), it was equivalent to the divine sense of an ordinary person cultivating for ten years.
The *Li Jing* (力经), on the other hand, was a pure martial arts scripture. It was also divided into three levels: Body Tempering, Qi Inheritance, and Manifestation of Light, each further divided into upper, middle, and lower levels. Currently, his *Li Jing* had reached the high level of Body Tempering.
Although he had started practicing the *Yi Jing* earlier, his progress in the *Li Jing* was much faster. He thought this was because he was originally a martial artist, and the spiritual fruit, elixir, and the Azure Emperor Cauldron's bone-cleansing and marrow-refining effects had changed his physique.
Of course, both the *Yi Jing* and *Li Jing* mentioned that while both could be cultivated simultaneously, it was extremely difficult, seemingly with perilous aspects. However, they also mentioned that cultivating both simultaneously would double one's strength compared to cultivating only one.
Long Lin had already made up his mind to cultivate both simultaneously. After all, he had come to this chaotic Qin Dynasty and knew that without strength, it would be difficult to survive. Furthermore, since he had come unintentionally, why not leave intentionally? Choosing this path was also what his adventurous spirit yearned for.
Perhaps, being able to kill wantonly in the mortal world and then embark on a journey to become an immortal wouldn't be a bad thing for him. He just wondered if he would still be able to use his magical and martial powers after returning to the mortal realm .
Long Lin smiled slightly, put on his robe, and walked outside.
Pushing open the door, he found A Biao standing there, looking worried.
"Oh dear, brother... you're back! I was so worried!"
A Biao said.
"What happened?"
Long Lin was slightly surprised, wondering why A Biao was like this. At least since they met, A Biao had always been an optimistic and cheerful person.
A Biao hesitated for a moment, bit his lip, and whispered a few words in Long Lin's ear.
"What?"
Long Lin immediately frowned. He hadn't expected that such a thing would happen in the palace during the three days since he swallowed Consort De's pearl elixir and absorbed her phoenix energy, and then went into seclusion after returning to his residence!
As for Consort De's condition, Long Lin knew her vitality must be severely damaged, even more so than Qinglian and the other maids. However, he hadn't expected her to stay indoors for three days straight.
Moreover, the entire gates of Consort De's palace were tightly shut; apart from the forty-something-year-old nanny who came out daily to collect food and clothing for the palace servants, no one else was out.
"Hasn't anyone been sent to check?"
Long Lin asked.
"I did send someone, but they only said that Consort De was ill and no outsiders were allowed to enter!"
A Biao sighed, then added, "Not only that, but I just heard from Xiao Wei that more than a dozen concubines in Zhao Guoyuan, including Consort Xin, Consort E, and Consort Xue, have all fallen ill with heart disease." "
Oh? Is that so…"
Long Lin clicked his tongue, secretly thinking that this matter was not simple. After a moment's thought, he said to A Biao, "In that case, I'd like to go back to Zhao Guoyuan to check. Please arrange the guard duty for the next two days."
"Alright!"
A Biao said. Since successfully subduing Consort De and returning safely, A Biao had been utterly impressed by Long Lin.
"Don't worry, everything will be alright!"
Long Lin patted A Biao on the shoulder. He naturally knew what A Biao was worried about. In fact, these guards carried a heavy responsibility. If any of the concubines were to suffer an accident, regardless of whether they had committed any offenses, the guards protecting this palace would be punished, ranging from being imprisoned to being enslaved.
As for Consort De, he didn't take her to heart. After fighting him, it was normal for her to be bedridden for three to five days, and staying indoors might be a genuine act of recuperation.
However, it was rather strange that more than a dozen concubines in Zhao Yuan were all suffering from heart disease at the same time. Moreover, he was somewhat worried that it might be because the lingering spirit of that fox demon had returned to cause trouble.
"Hey, Ah Biao... By the way, has the Observatory made any moves these past few days?"
Ah Biao turned to leave, but was stopped by Long Lin.
"No." Ah Biao shook his head.
"Alright! Go on..."
Long Lin said, watching Ah Biao's departing figure, then fell into deep thought. Logically speaking, that fox demon no longer had the protection of the Golden Pearl of Dan Chen, and if it entered the palace again, it would definitely be discovered by the Observatory.

Chapter 73 The Beauty's Faded Beauty
Update Time: 6-9 7:13:17 Words: 1679

Long Lin had been away from Zhao Guoyuan for more than ten days, and Zhao Guoyuan was still the same as before.
The only change was that Xiao Weizi was much more energetic than before.
The effects of the Dragon Tiger Bone Strengthening Pill were truly extraordinary!
"Xiao Weizi, how did Xue Fei and the others get heart pain?"
In the guard's room, Long Lin sat swaggering in the center and asked Xiao Weizi.
"Brother, I don't know either. It started the day before yesterday. When I was on duty at night, I first heard a scream from Consort Xin's palace, then a chaotic rush of people came out, wanting to summon the imperial physician! I let them out, and before I could even stand up properly when I saw Consort E also going to summon the imperial physician..."
Xiao Weizi sighed.
It turned out that since the day before yesterday, the concubines in the Yue Kingdom Garden had been suffering from a series of heart-ache ailments. These heart-ache ailments seemed to last only about fifteen minutes at a time. However, they caused these delicate concubines excruciating pain, worse than childbirth, leaving them writhing in agony in bed.
The imperial physicians came, examined them, and tried various remedies, including herbal medicine and acupuncture, but to no avail.
The heart-ache ailments continued, and every night, the Zhao Kingdom Garden was a scene of utter chaos. Moreover, since the onset of these heart-ache ailments, the concubines had become noticeably weaker, and even the most potent tonics showed little improvement.
"How could this be?"
Long Lin stroked his chin.
"It's really strange. Only the concubines suffer from heart pain, while everyone else is fine! I really don't know what kind of evil has possessed them! Even the people from the Observatory couldn't find anything wrong!"
Xiao Weizi said again.
Mentioning the Observatory, Long Lin pondered for a moment and asked, "What did the people from the Observatory do after they came?"
"They didn't do anything. They just pretended to summon wind and rain, brandish swords, burn paper money and draw talismans, but the heart pain was still there the next day,"
Xiao Weizi said disdainfully. In fact, the martial arts and Taoist sects have always looked down on each other. Xiao Weizi was a typical hot-blooded martial artist, and naturally didn't like those sorcerers who pretended to be supernatural.
Long Lin nodded, then suddenly asked as if he had thought of something, "Has Shangguan Shuyuan come?"
Xiao Weizi shook his head and said, "No, I heard he went traveling!"
"Alright, Xiao Weizi... I'll go to Consort E's Palace tonight!"
Long Lin said after thinking for a moment.
Xiao Wei chuckled and said, "Consort E is almost a haggard old woman now, so it seems you can't indulge in your romantic pursuits, brother!"
Long Lin rolled his eyes at Xiao Wei and said, "What nonsense are you talking about... If they die mysteriously, you'll be the first to suffer!"
Xiao Wei made a face and said, "That's why I invited you here. I know you're the most capable one among us. We can't let the higher-ups know about this yet, otherwise we'll be in trouble too."
Long Lin smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I'll definitely get to the bottom of this!"
After all, Consort E and Consort Xue had shared a one-night stand with him, and he, Long Lin, still had to take care of these matters. That night, he secretly went to Consort E's palace.
In Consort E's palace, everyone was in a state of panic. As he passed a maid's room, he heard whispers inside. The maids were terrified that the disease would spread to them, leaving them wishing for death.
"Brother He Wei, what brings you here?"
Consort E asked in surprise when she saw Long Lin.
Seeing Consort E lying on the dragon and phoenix wooden couch, the palace was cold and deserted. Her appearance was far from her former beauty; just as Xiao Weizi had said, she had become a haggard old woman.
"I heard that Consort E was ill, so I came to visit you!"
Long Lin said.
Consort E sighed and said softly, "It's rare that you still have feelings for me! However, I feel like I'm living a life worse than death!"
"What are you saying, Your Highness? This illness will get better sooner or later!" Long Lin comforted her, then pondered for a moment and said, "Before you fell ill with this heart ache, did Your Highness notice anything unusual?"
Consort E shook her head and said, "Nothing unusual, except that when the pain was severe, it felt like an insect was scratching my chest, and then I felt like all my strength was being drained away by that little insect."
Long Lin nodded and said, "Your Highness, before you fell ill with this heart ache, did you eat any special food or drink any unclean water? Also, did you see anything unclean?"
Consort E thought for a moment and shook her head again.
Seeing no clues, Long Lin offered a few words of comfort, then left the palace. He quietly circled the Efei Palace again, but found nothing unusual. As for demonic power, there was no reaction in his mind.
As a mercenary captain, Long Lin naturally knew some basic medicine; at least he didn't know there was such a disease that could spread silently and specifically to certain individuals. If it was contagious, why were the other palace maids and guards unaffected?
Walking alone, Long Lin suddenly heard a suppressed groan from a woman and a series of anxious shouts. Looking up, he realized he had somehow ended up in the Xuefei Palace.
A chill ran down his spine; he knew something was wrong. He quickened his pace, but instead of using the gate, he scaled the wall. To avoid alarming others, Long Lin naturally used the White Rabbit variant he had used before.

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