Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 983: Divination

"You, become my master!"

Princess Qingyun looked at Wang Chen with full of expectation, her large eyes clear but filled with naïve innocence.

She probably didn’t think too much, like a hungry child instinctively opening their mouth when encountering sweet food.

But how could Wang Chen easily agree!

Princess Qingyun was the blood sister of the Emperor of Great Liang, born with the blessing of noble Fate, and every act of hers related to the honor of the Royal Family. Her act of leaving the palace in private to meet Wang Chen today was already outrageous.

This princess deeply enjoyed the favor of Emperor Shaowu and had the privilege to be capricious.

But Wang Chen did not have the luxury to act foolishly.

He came to the Cangqing Domain to seize the source of the world and, based on his exploration and Comprehension, he embarked on the path of Fate.

To this day, Wang Chen had entrusted his own Fate in Great Liang, where his prosperity and losses were intertwined with it.

But he couldn’t involve himself too deeply; he needed to retain the possibility of abandoning ship.

Being a teacher to Princess Qingyun was no easy task, as it could cause unpredictable changes in Fate.

Just a while ago, he had a strong sense of alertness.

Wang Chen’s path of Fate was currently very stable, and there really was no need to take risks.

In fact, by helping Princess Qingyun open up her meridians, he had already crossed a line.

To then take this princess as a disciple...

"Your Highness is of noble birth, and your humble servant is too inexperienced and unworthy to take on such a heavy responsibility."

Wang Chen responded, "Please understand, Your Highness."

Facing Wang Chen’s refusal, Princess Qingyun puffed up her cheeks and said, "You are more capable than those old Taoists, what’s the problem with being my teacher? Is it about money? I can give you Silver!"

"It’s not about the Silver."

Wang Chen couldn’t help but smile wryly, "Well then, Your Highness, if His Majesty agrees, I am willing to teach you the Entry Tao Cultivation Technique."

Privately accepting Princess Qingyun as a disciple could lead to unpredictable consequences, but if Emperor Shaowu decreed it, the situation would be completely different.

One was unofficial, the other was official, the advantages and disadvantages were clear without saying!

"Really?"

Princess Qingyun’s eyes immediately brightened: "You won’t deceive me, right?"

"I dare not."

Wang Chen smiled, "I can first teach Your Highness the Technique of Drawing Qi, and then you can ask His Majesty to decide after you go back."

Although he had opened up all the meridians in Princess Qingyun’s body, the paths were narrow, and if the blockages in the meridians were not promptly cleared, they would eventually reocclude over time.

At that time, clearing them again would inflict greater pain on Princess Qingyun.

And clearing the meridians was a meticulous task that required her own persistent efforts, which Wang Chen could not intervene in any further.

Princess Qingyun gladly agreed, "Okay!"

Thus, Wang Chen taught the Technique of Drawing Qi to the princess.

The Technique of Drawing Qi was not a profound Dharma Technique, but it was not easy for someone who had never encountered Taoist Skills to master it.

However, Princess Qingyun’s Comprehension was so impressive that even Wang Chen was amazed.

She almost mastered the essence of the Technique of Drawing Qi in one try and, with Wang Chen’s guidance, was able to independently direct a strand of Innate Qi to travel through her entire body’s meridians.

As long as she continued practicing continuously, this strand of Innate Qi would gradually grow stronger, dissolving all blockages in the meridians, eventually opening up the upper Dantian.

And once her upper Dantian was successfully opened, the starting point of her Entry Tao would be higher than the vast majority of people in the world.

The so-called "born Taoist seed" is truly absurd!

Honestly, if it weren’t for the concern over changes in fate, Wang Chen wouldn’t easily let go of such a cultivation prodigy.

Once Princess Qingyun had fully grasped the Technique of Drawing Qi and was practicing it enthusiastically, Uncle Sun finally couldn’t bear it anymore: "Your Highness, if you don’t return to the palace soon, there will be serious consequences!"

It’s not a big issue for Princess Qingyun to leave the palace privately for a short time, but if she does so for too long, the strict Empress Dowager might discover it—who knows, heads might roll—this is no joking matter!

"I understand."

Although Princess Qingyun is naive and willful, she also understands the gravity of situations, she shrunk her head and said: "Let’s return now."

She then bowed to Wang Chen: "Thousand Household Wang, thank you for helping me unblock my meridians, I will have Uncle Sun send Silver Taels to you after I return to the palace."

Wang Chen smiled and said: "Alright."

As for the Phoenix Hairpin that Princess Qingyun wanted to leave as a token, he did not accept it—there was no need.

After sending off Princess Qingyun and her entourage, Wang Chen sat in the hall and pondered for a long time.

The sudden visit of Her Highness the Princess made him feel the presence of destiny’s force and its impact on his own vital energy; whether it was a blessing or a curse, it was impossible to predict at the moment.

Intuition told Wang Chen that any decision he made concerning this matter would have a profound impact on the future!

It could possibly skyrocket him to great heights in Green Cloud, or it could ruin everything and be a waste of all previous efforts.

After thinking, Wang Chen took out three Copper Coins from his storage space.

These were specially purchased coins minted during the era of Great Liang’s Great Ancestor, all very well-preserved and contained traces of the dynasty’s fate, most suitable for performing the Technique of the Six Lines Hexagram.

Casting the hexagram, questioning, and shaking, Wang Chen threw the three Copper Coins in his palm onto the table.

An unbelievable scene occurred—the three Copper Coins stood upright simultaneously!

[Fate -1]

Wang Chen was speechless.

The Technique of the Six Lines Hexagram had failed, and even deducted 1 point of his Fate, this divination turned out to be a big loss.

Wang Chen immediately picked up the Copper Coins, not continuing the divination.

He suspected that if he tried again, it wouldn’t just deduct 1 point of Fate, it might even backlash against his own Taoist Foundation!

While Wang Chen was performing the Technique of the Six Lines Hexagram, Princess Qingyun quietly returned to the imperial palace.

In fact, this wasn’t the first time Her Highness secretly left the palace, but this time she stayed out the longest.

Fortunately, she had aid both inside and outside the palace, so no incidents occurred.

Princess Qingyun couldn’t wait to find Emperor Shaowu.

Being deeply favored by the Emperor, this Princess had free access almost everywhere within the palace.

She excitedly ran to the Imperial Study Room and upon entering, she yelled: "Emperor brother!"

Emperor Shaowu was reviewing memorials; seeing his sister boldly entering the study, he was not angry but instead, showed a heartfelt smile: "Qingyun, did you run off to play again?"

Although this Emperor of Great Liang wasn’t a saintly monarch, having reigned for over a decade, his control over the palace was unquestionable.

Princess Qingyun might be able to fool the always devout and prayerful Empress Dowager, but deceiving him was impossible.

In fact, without the tacit approval of Emperor Shaowu, Princess Qingyun wouldn’t even think about stepping half a step out of the prohibited palace.

But once or twice is fine, her frequent desires to run out were absolutely not allowed.

Emperor Shaowu had to give her a few warnings.

Princess Qingyun stuck out her tongue and ran over to hug his arm, whispering: "Brother, there’s something I want to ask of you."

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