My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

As soon as the announcement from Tianji Pavilion was made, the various guests who had been waiting for half a day were dumbfounded. Chaos erupted on the flat ground made of Han white jade.

"Why would Yunlong Daoist personally refine pills? Hasn't he sealed the furnace for almost a century?"

"Esteemed Daoist, can you go and report again? Help us Kui Cave from East Sea to negotiate for a spot. We would be extremely grateful!"

"We, from the Profound Sect, have been waiting for 10 days. Why is Tianji Pavilion suddenly not receiving guests? We demand an explanation!"

"Yes, we demand an explanation!"

...

All the arriving guests were powerful figures from various factions. Along with their strength came their arrogance. Tianji Pavilion's announcement made them feel like they were being played.

However, the young Daoist from Tianji Pavilion remained expressionless. He glanced indifferently at them and spoke without mercy:

"Believe it or not, Tianji Pavilion has its own rules. If you don't accept it, you can leave now. Tianji Pavilion will not try to keep you."

This statement left the entire audience speechless. The clamor quickly subsided. The powerful figures looked at each other. After a moment, none of them were willing to leave.

There was no choice!

Tianji Pavilion was just that formidable!

As a neutral force, they manipulated the celestial movements, and their depth was unfathomable. They didn't lack sycophants, and there were plenty who wanted to gain their favor.

Seeing everyone silent, the young Daoist couldn't help but smirk, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

"Alright, since you all are willing to wait, I'll go find Senior Brother for today's guest list."

He flicked his dusting cloth and floated away.

With his departure, the big shots were once again left hanging, not knowing how long they would have to wait for any news.

"Gosh! Tianji Pavilion is truly arrogant. What's the big deal!"

"Sigh, if my son didn't fall ill and need the elixirs from Tianji Pavilion, I wouldn't tolerate this humiliation!"

"A mere junior Daoist dares to speak to us like this, how arrogant!"

"Hehe, they are indeed extraordinary. Just leave if you don't like it!"

"We've waited this long; now I just hope I can be selected among the ten slots today. If not, maybe next month!"

...

Amidst the righteous indignation, the crowd expressed their thoughts.

In the crowd, Liu Yexi furrowed her delicate eyebrows, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Your Majesty, Tianji Pavilion suddenly changed its rules. If we don't stay, the young master won't be able to pay his respects to the mountain before completing the examination."

"We can only do what is within our power. Success or failure depends on fate," replied Mu Yuyan calmly.

At this moment, she didn't feel as anxious as the others. She quietly sensed the ethereal aura around Tianji Mountain.

It had to be said that Tianji Pavilion could endure for so long for a reason. Tianji Mountain was an excellent cultivation treasure. The underground converged the dragon veins of various dynasties, controlling the world's spiritual energy and countless truths.

At the summit of the mountain, Tianji Pavilion had deployed formations, and the richness of the spiritual energy there was probably dozens of times greater than ordinary places.

If one could pay respects to the mountain, even if they couldn't establish a good relationship with Tianji Pavilion, the insights gained during a day on the mountain would be extremely precious.

Many people who paid respects to the mountain probably came for this reason... Mu Yuyan pondered secretly, feeling a little tempted.

At this moment!

The young Daoist who had just descended the mountain once again rode his sword down. In his hands, he held a scroll with the guest list for the day.

Seeing this, the previously complaining crowd quickly fell silent, their nervous gazes directed at the scroll.

"The guest list for today."

"Dragon Blood Manor, Young Manor Lord Li Mu."

"Youdu, Princess Yu Se."

"Jianqi Alliance, Vice Alliance Leader Huang Hao."

"..."

As he read through it, several figures with powerful auras revealed ecstatic expressions, stepping out from the crowd!

The onlookers couldn't help but reveal envy!

But soon, behind the young Daoist stood eight powerful figures, and only two slots remained on the list. The crowd was nervously anticipating.

"The Emperor of the Jing Nation, Jiaqing."

"The Swordmaster of the Jing Nation, Liu Yexi."

The young Daoist calmly finished reading the list under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

"Your Majesty, it's us! It's really us!" Liu Yexi was excited beyond measure!

With hundreds or even thousands of people present, being selected was incredibly fortunate. And to make it even more remarkable, both of them were chosen at the same time!

Mu Yuyan smiled at her, but a hint of doubt flashed in her watery eyes.

Just as the two were about to go towards Tianji Mountain together, a commotion erupted behind them.

"Esteemed Daoist, we would like to know the criteria for your selection."

"Yes, I'm curious too. The previous strong ones were all in the realm of Emperor or Immortal, and the last, this Swordmaster from the Jing Nation, is only in the Nascence realm?!"

"Regardless of arrival time or strength, it seems she doesn't deserve to be there!"

"Exactly, we could tolerate the female Emperor, the Sword Immortal, but why can a mere swordmaster go up the mountain?!"

When they found out that they had waited in vain earlier, their sense of unfairness exploded.

Unable to confront the stronger figures, they seized the opportunity to question Liu Yexi!

Looking at the densely packed crowd below, Liu Yexi's face turned slightly pale. The joy that was originally overwhelming became heavy.

At this moment, a delicate jade hand pulled her behind.

Looking up, it was Mu Yuyan standing in front of her. Wearing a flowing fairy dress, her beautiful face held a touch of frostiness as she disdainfully looked down on the people below.

The sharp aura of the Sword Immortal suddenly surged. A golden sword qi rose like the morning sun, hanging in the air above the flat ground.

Intimidated by her strength, the voices of the people gradually subsided, but their eyes still held a resentful look.

In the next moment, the young Daoist took a step forward, respectfully saluted Mu Yuyan, then turned to the people below, casually saying:

"You want to know Tianji Pavilion's rules for receiving guests?"

"Very well, today I will inform you all."

"Tianji Pavilion selects guests based not on when you arrive or your strength... It depends on whom our Senior Brother wishes to choose."

Damn! Tianji Pavilion is indeed arrogant!

Now, not only those who weren't selected below were dissatisfied, even those fortunate enough to pay their respects to the mountain couldn't help but exclaim!

Mu Yuyan, with a barely noticeable frown, didn't think the Senior Brother of Tianji Pavilion had anything to do with the Jing Nation... But Yexi and herself being able to go up the mountain together clearly indicated his involvement.

Ignoring the commotion behind her, the young Daoist cast a glance at Mu Yuyan and lightly said to the ten chosen ones, "Follow me up the mountain."

"Our Master is in seclusion to refine elixirs for a grand ceremony today, and there is no time. The one receiving you today is our Senior Brother!"

First, she was sparingly helped by Yunlong Daoist to kill the Demon Emperor, and now it was the unheard Grand Provider and Senior Brother...

Mu Yuyan's beautiful eyes flickered with curiosity.

...

On the other side.

Inside Langzhou City, in a simple courtyard next to the city wall.

Lin Lu opened the fence and welcomed Gu Lan and the others.

"It seems that Young Master Lin is living quite a difficult life..." Old Yang looked around, sighing quietly.

"Shut up." Gu Lan glared at him.

This guy knew nothing, and his mouth was just plain stupid. Although his words might imply sympathy, they sounded harsh to the brother and sister.

"No matter, Uncle Yang speaks his mind. Compared to those hypocritical people outside, he's much better," Lin Lu said with a forced smile. "This place is also rented. We've already sold our family home..."

Gu Lan nodded sympathetically.

Just as she was about to suggest going inside to check on the patient, a slightly stooped figure with a white cloth bag on his back, wearing a physician's hat, walked down the path outside the courtyard.

It was a doctor...