Chapter 96: A Dream Of Nanke

Xueguo’s diet was quite unique. It was omnivorous but didn’t eat any meat except fish, shrimp, and crab. It also occasionally begged Shen Yian for some spirit fruits.

All things considered, raising this little creature was more expensive than raising E Lai.

One E Lai’s combat power was roughly equal to ∞ Xueguos.

No, no, the two couldn’t be compared at all.

After all, this little one was bought to be a mascot.

Well… at least it was free, otherwise it would have been a huge loss.

During dinner, noticing Shen Yian’s unpredictable gaze, Xueguo quietly shrank to Ye Liyan’s feet. Only its master could give it enough sense of security.

“Husband, what a beautiful bronze mirror.”

After dinner, it was soon time to rest. When Ye Liyan returned to the room, she saw Shen Yian fiddling with a bronze mirror. Her Heavenly Eye immediately discerned the mirror’s extraordinary nature.

Shen Yian smiled and explained, “This mirror is called ‘A Dream of Nanke’. It’s said to be a treasure used by the Dream Ancestor to attain enlightenment a thousand years ago. It can give people a grand dream based on their needs.”

This was the treasure he had exchanged for with the jade token in the underground palace.

With his mental state lacking, he wasn’t foolish enough to wait for heaven to suddenly make him perfect.

The Demonic Sect and many other factions were eyeing him and Ye Liyan. He wouldn’t feel at ease until his Divine Wandering realm was in perfect condition.

Once his Divine Wandering realm was perfect, he would first go to overturn the Demonic Sect.

“Does the husband want to perfect his mental state through this?” Ye Liyan instantly understood Shen Yian’s intention.

“Yes, so your husband wants to rest alone tonight.” Shen Yian smiled awkwardly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

These words made Ye Liyan’s face start to turn red again. Her beautiful eyes were filled with shyness, and she didn’t dare to look at her husband.

Even though they had already experienced such things, it was still embarrassing when spoken aloud. Especially when mentioned, she couldn’t help but visualize the scenes in her mind, feeling utterly mortified by her own behavior.

“Then Liyan will stand guard for husband.”

Shen Yian stood up and gently caressed Ye Liyan’s cheek. “You should rest well. I’ll be in the study tonight. Don’t worry, I’ve arranged people to protect me.”

“Without husband, I’m afraid I won’t be able to sleep. Let Liyan accompany husband in the study.” Ye Liyan said reluctantly, fidgeting with her hands.

“No, your strength can’t withstand its influence for now. If something goes wrong, you might be trapped in the dream forever. Be good and listen to me.” Shen Yian said, feigning sternness.

Shen Yian’s statement was somewhat exaggerated. According to the records of Shen Family ancestors, the only side effect might be a significant drain on spiritual energy. Ordinary people using this mirror would likely sleep for three to four days afterwards.

It could also be used against enemies. Within its range, selected enemies and the mirror holder would be pulled into the dream. The number of enemies drawn in depended on the mirror holder’s spiritual power.

“Liyan will obey husband.” Ye Li Yan nodded her head somewhat disappointedly, and immediately decided that she would not rest tonight, but would work hard to condense her natal sword and become stronger.

Shen Yian quickly dropped his serious demeanor and said gently, “If you’re bored, you can have Xueguo keep you company.”

“Xueguo played in the back garden for half the day and hasn’t had a bath yet. Its paws are still dirty.”

“I thought magical beasts like Xueguo were naturally clean.” Shen Yian gently embraced Ye Liyan’s waist and lowered his head.

“Husband… mmm…”

Outside the room, Xueguo poked its head out of its little house. It thought it had heard its master call its name. Was there something good in store for it?

Turning its head, Xueguo saw the silhouettes of the two embracing and kissing on the window paper. Its large snow-blue eyes showed a hint of disdain, not understanding these two-legged creatures. What was so good about kissing? It would rather lick itself.

Retreating into its little house, Xueguo raised a small paw and began meticulously grooming the snow-white fur on its belly with its small tongue.

After their intimate moment, Shen Yian reluctantly left the room and went to the study.

“Yin Hai, I’ll trouble you tonight.”

“Please rest assured, Your Highness. No one will disturb you,” Yin Hai respectfully replied.

Shen Yian leaned back in his chair and took out the “Dream of Nanke,” infusing it with his abundant true qi. In an instant, multicolored light enveloped the study. The familiar surroundings rapidly receded, and in a blur, his consciousness arrived in a pale white space.

Here, he felt a sense of supreme dominion, as if he were the master of this space.

Next, he would have a grand dream based on his needs.

Memories and scenes from the past…

“Boom!!!”

Thunder crashed, thick dark clouds pressed down on the vast Tianwu City, and heavy rain washed every brick and tile of the imperial palace.

Imperial Palace – Jin’an Palace.

“It’s so real, incredibly real…”

Shen Yian lay in the crib, looking at his own little hand in shock. He pinched his arm with his little hand and felt pain!

If he didn’t know this was all a dream, he would have thought he had transmigrated again.

“Sigh…”

Suddenly, an old man’s sigh was heard. The elderly imperial physician carefully withdrew his hand and shook his head, as if compromising with the King of Hell.

“Wuu wuu…” The palace maids on either side finally couldn’t hold back their sobs.

Shen Yian poked his little head out of the cradle. Seeing the figure lying flat on the bed behind the bed curtains, he couldn’t help but tear up.

Taking a deep breath, he decided to first change his body, setting it to match his current state in reality.

The palace maid guarding the cradle was too preoccupied with crying to notice the changes in this “Sixth Prince.”

“Ghost… A ghost!” 

A young eunuch standing guard at the door noticed Shen Yian’s transformation and cried out in terror.

“Ah!!!” The palace maid screamed upon seeing Shen Yian.

“This King…” Shen Yian was stunned. At this time he was still in his infancy and was not a King of Chu. Never mind, he was used to referring to himself this way.

“How dare you! Who… who are you?! You dare appear in the Noble Consort’s bedchamber!” The old imperial physician, still showing some courage, questioned with trembling hands.

“All of you, shut your mouths!” 

Shen Yian shouted, releasing the terrifying pressure of his Divine Wandering realm throughout the chamber.

Everyone present felt it hard to breathe, as if a great mountain was pressing down on them. The old physician and several palace maids and eunuchs fainted, their eyes rolling back.

After the chamber quieted, Shen Yian stepped down from the cradle. He produced a golden pill – the Nine Lotus Life-Giving Pill. If taken within a quarter hour of death, it could revive a person!

The timing was just right. Without wasting words, Shen Yian quickly approached the bed and, with trembling hands, drew back the bed curtains. A face of incomparable beauty slowly came into view.

The peerless beauty lay quietly on the bed, her face bloodless, all signs of life having dispersed from her body. She had already passed away.

“Mother…” 

Shen Yian called out in a trembling voice.

“Forgive me, Mother, for my disrespect…”

Not daring to delay any longer, he carefully opened the beauty’s lips, and the Nine Lotus Life-Giving Pill flew into her mouth wrapped in true energy.

In an instant, the pill’s power began to work within the beauty’s body. Color gradually returned to her face. Shen Yian could clearly feel waves of life force bursting forth from her body.

For some reason, he couldn’t help but sigh in relief. That person from the Heavenly Gate Pavilion was truly a living immortal. This pill they refined deserved the title of divine medicine.

“His Majesty has arrived!!!”