We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real? - Chapter 399: Wont Live Past Five Years

After Empress Shi’s passing, the Qin Kingdom’s ruler followed his wife’s final words and kept the funeral simple.

In Qin Kingdom custom, parents’ funerals were generally presided over by their children.

So at Empress Shi’s funeral, Qin Siyao, as the Qin Kingdom ruler’s only legitimate daughter, forcibly held back her tears and presided over her mother’s funeral, watching her mother be laid to rest.

After the funeral ended, Qin Siyao wore mourning garments and knelt in the ancestral temple, praying for her mother’s blessing.

Xiao Mo came to the ancestral temple.

The young woman sat with her back straight, raised her head, and gazed at the spirit tablets of her mother, eldest brother, and second brother.

Beneath the young woman’s long lashes, those glass-like eyes blinked gently, somewhat unfocused.

Perhaps she was recalling her childhood, those days that could never return.

Xiao Mo walked forward, lit three incense sticks, bowed once, and then sat beside Qin Siyao.

Xiao Mo gently pulled the young woman into his embrace and said warmly, “You don’t need to force yourself anymore. If crying would make you feel better, then cry.”

Pressed against Xiao Mo’s chest, Qin Siyao tightly grasped Xiao Mo’s collar.

Soon, Xiao Mo felt Siyao trembling.

Her tears soaked Xiao Mo’s clothes.

At first, Qin Siyao only cried softly but the longer it went on.

The more her tears wouldn’t stop.

She gripped Xiao Mo’s clothes with increasing force.

Her crying became more and more heartbreaking.

The one who had left her was the person most strict with her, yet also the one who loved her most.

After crying for who knows how long, Qin Siyao gradually became quiet in Xiao Mo’s embrace.

When Xiao Mo lowered his head, Qin Siyao was still gripping the clothes at Xiao Mo’s chest, but she had cried out all her strength and fallen asleep quietly in Xiao Mo’s embrace.

Xiao Mo lifted Qin Siyao and carried her back to her sleeping chambers.

Seeing the princess in the Frost Prince’s arms, Huasheng’s heart couldn’t help but ache.

Huasheng quickly fetched a basin of water and helped wipe the tear stains from Qin Siyao’s face.

“Young Master, please go attend to your business. This servant will look after Her Highness the Princess.”

Huasheng said to Xiao Mo.

When Xiao Mo was young, Huasheng had addressed him as Young Master.

Even after Xiao Mo grew up and was granted a noble title, Huasheng still addressed Xiao Mo as Young Master.

It was as if, for Huasheng, no matter how old Xiao Mo was or what position he held, he had never changed in Huasheng’s eyes.

“Then I’ll trouble you, Sister Huasheng.” Xiao Mo nodded and looked deeply at Qin Siyao one more time.

“Young Master, please rest assured. Although Her Highness the Princess appears extremely delicate, in reality, Her Highness the Princess is very strong.” Huasheng comforted Xiao Mo. “Stronger than any of us imagine.”

“I know.”

Xiao Mo looked at the sleeping young woman.

“I know.”

Several days later, after organizing her mother’s belongings, Qin Siyao came to the imperial study again, helping her father handle government affairs.

In the evening, Qin Siyao would leave the imperial study, return to the Frost Prince’s Manor, and make dinner for Xiao Mo.

At night, the two would look at the stars together and chat casually as usual.

The only difference from before was that Qin Siyao now actively cultivated.

In the past, Qin Siyao’s cultivation had been passive. Only after Xiao Mo’s realm increased and he had a longer lifespan would Qin Siyao leisurely cultivate but now, Qin Siyao’s enthusiasm for cultivation was much higher than before.

“Xiao Mo, from now on, I also want to stand by your side!”

Watching Qin Siyao cultivate seriously, Xiao Mo recalled what she had said before.

For a moment, Xiao Mo didn’t know whether he should be happy or sigh.

If possible, Xiao Mo hoped the girl before him would never have to grow up but this world seemed to push at her back, constantly urging her forward.

Besides cultivation, Qin Siyao would also ask Xiao Mo about court political matters.

Regarding these court affairs, Xiao Mo answered every question without reservation, sharing his insights fully.

Qin Siyao was often amazed by Xiao Mo’s perspective.

Actually, Qin Siyao knew Xiao Mo had some understanding of court matters, but she hadn’t expected his understanding to be this deep.

She always felt Xiao Mo wasn’t just a general who only knew how to lead troops in battle, but rather seemed like someone who had been immersed in court politics for many years.

Before she realized it, another year had passed.

Xiao Mo received intelligence from the Huang Tower that the Qi Kingdom had sent envoys to Myriad Islands Nation, hoping to gain support from Myriad Islands Nation.

The so-called Myriad Islands Nation was a country composed of tens of thousands of islands, large and small, in the Skycloud Sea.

The ruler of Myriad Islands Nation was an Ascension realm cultivator who ruled the entire sea region.

Myriad Islands Nation claimed to be a nation, but was actually just a sect disguised as a country.

Part of the reason Qi Kingdom had been the hegemon among the Warring States for a thousand years was because Qi Kingdom bordered the sea and frequently did business with Myriad Islands Nation, accumulating quite a substantial foundation.

And precisely because Qi Kingdom frequently interacted with Myriad Islands Nation, Qi Kingdom’s relationship with Myriad Islands Nation was actually quite deep.

This time, the Qin Kingdom had nearly unified the entire Ten Thousand Laws Realm, with only Qi Kingdom and half of Zhao Kingdom remaining. Naturally, Qi Kingdom panicked.

So Qi Kingdom planned to seek aid from Myriad Islands Nation, promising them land from the Ten Thousand Laws Realm as well as various blessed lands and cave heavens.

Besides this, Zhao Kingdom’s collusion with the demon race was also nothing new.

The human race and demon race had once signed a contract that both sides would not interfere with each other’s wars but currently, Valley Kingdom and Flowing Fire Kingdom were directly sending troops to human kingdoms, and the Demon Realm had no objections.

From this, it was clear the Demon Realm had already tacitly approved this matter.

Xiao Mo could understand the Demon Realm’s thinking.

Currently, the Demon Realm had various races with tangled grievances, fighting separately and frequently exhausting themselves internally.

If the human race fought chaotically and exhausted themselves internally alongside them, they could still accept that but now, the Ten Thousand Laws Realm’s human race was about to achieve unification. How could this be acceptable?

How could the Demon Realm sleep peacefully?

Although the war would become more difficult with external forces involved, Xiao Mo had never thought of retreating.

This was the best opportunity to unify the Ten Thousand Laws Realm. If they missed it, who knew how many thousands or tens of thousands of years they’d have to wait.

Moreover, Xiao Mo’s side had also made preparations.

Besides training elite soldiers and recruiting new troops, Xiao Mo had various generals under his command “visit” those mountain sects.

Since these sects were within Qin Kingdom territory, they had to follow Qin Kingdom’s commands!

Xiao Mo required these cultivation sects to send out forty to fifty percent of their cultivators to join the Qin Kingdom army, with realms at least at Foundation Building.

If they didn’t agree, then the Snow-Treading Dragon Cavalry would flatten these places completely!

Anyway, blessed lands and cave heavens were permanent fixtures, while sects came and went.

Destroy one sect, support a new one.

At first, there were indeed a few stubborn sects that didn’t want to heed the Qin Kingdom’s call, thinking, “What does your kingdom’s war have to do with my sect?”

But after Xiao Mo truly destroyed several sects, the remaining sects immediately became obedient and cooperated one after another.

Even some sects with Ascension realm or Immortal realm ancestors didn’t want to clash head-on with the Qin Kingdom.

First, these Upper Three Realms cultivators cherished their lives, and with Xiao Mo’s reputation, they truly believed that in a fit of rage, Xiao Mo would command the Snow-Treading Dragon Cavalry to charge at their sects.

Second, the treatment the Qin Kingdom provided was indeed quite good.

If cultivators didn’t want military merit and noble titles, then the Qin Kingdom would give them more heavenly treasures and earthly materials.

Moreover, Xiao Mo was extremely generous. The rewards were much higher than what they’d receive from sect missions.

Therefore, rather than opposing the Qin Kingdom, these sects might as well send disciples to enlist. Not only could disciples gain experience, but they could also collect a portion of the “commission.”

Finally, Xiao Mo went to Tianji City.

Tianji City was located in Chu region.

Tianji City’s lord was an Immortal realm cultivator who practiced the “Heaven Derivation Art” that could divine heavenly secrets.

Tianji City had always remained neutral. Tianji City disciples also frequently performed divinations for sect disciples and wandering cultivators from various places.

So Tianji City had accumulated quite a few connections. Successive Chu Kings had all treated the Tianji City Lord with courtesy but Xiao Mo didn’t care about any of that.

Tianji City disciples were mostly Daoist or Yin-Yang School cultivators, skilled in array formations. Xiao Mo desperately needed them for the upcoming great battle and when Xiao Mo personally led his army to arrive beneath Tianji City.

The Tianji City Lord was already waiting at the city gate with his disciples.

“This old one, Wei Xingzi, pays respects to the Frost Prince.”

The Tianji City Lord bowed respectfully to Xiao Mo.

Seeing the other party treat him with courtesy, Xiao Mo naturally restrained his sharpness.

Xiao Mo dismounted and quickly walked forward to return the bow to the Tianji City Lord. “Qin Kingdom’s Xiao Mo pays respects to the Old City Lord. We came rashly today. Please forgive us, venerable sir.”

“Frost Prince is too kind.” Wei Xingzi said with a smile, positioning himself quite humbly, which gave Xiao Mo plenty of face. “I’ve long heard of the Frost Prince’s great reputation. Seeing you today, the Frost Prince is indeed extraordinary in bearing. Not only do you have the dignified temperament of a lion, but you also possess a scholar’s refined elegance.”

“Senior is too generous with praise. This junior has heard that venerable senior possesses marvelous calculation abilities and has admired you for a long time. It’s just that this junior has many daily affairs and couldn’t spare time to visit. I hope venerable senior will forgive me.”

Xiao Mo also praised the other party, referring to himself as a junior.

Anyway, pleasant words cost nothing. However much the other party wanted to hear, he would say.

“Hahaha, for the Frost Prince to remember this old one is my honor. Frost Prince, please come inside. This old one has already prepared a banquet. I hope the Frost Prince won’t find it inadequate.”

“Senior is too kind. After you, venerable sir.”

Xiao Mo brought three accompanying deputy generals and entered Tianji City together with the Tianji City Lord.

At the City Lord’s Manor, Wei Xingzi entertained Xiao Mo and the others well.

Both sides chatted about inconsequential matters. Xiao Mo didn’t bring up the main business.

After three rounds of wine, the Tianji City Lord was still quite perceptive and took the initiative to bring it up. “Now is a critical time for the Qin Kingdom. For Myriad Islands Nation and the Demon Realm to dare interfere in our Ten Thousand Laws Realm’s affairs, this old one truly cannot stand it. If the Frost Prince doesn’t mind, my Tianji City is willing to send out half our disciples to campaign with the general and contribute Tianji City’s modest strength.”

“Thank you, Senior! With Tianji City’s assistance, this junior believes we will definitely repel Myriad Islands Nation and the demon race and unify the realm!” Xiao Mo bowed seriously. “Furthermore, this junior can guarantee on His Majesty’s behalf that in the future, Tianji City will remain independent, and if anything happens, if we can help, our Qin Kingdom will also lend a hand.”

“Hahaha, the Frost Prince is too polite. This is what we at Tianji City should do. But since the Frost Prince has said so, then this old one thanks the Frost Prince.”

Wei Xingzi smiled and toasted Xiao Mo with a cup of wine.

Both sides conversed increasingly pleasantly.

At first, Wei Xingzi only flattered him because he was the Qin Kingdom’s Frost Prince, worried the other party might truly do something to Tianji City, so he did his best to appear happy but later, Wei Xingzi discovered that this person’s conversation and learning truly exceeded his imagination, giving one a feeling like a spring breeze. As they chatted, there was even a sense of friendship transcending age.

“These days, this old one hasn’t performed divination for anyone. If the Frost Prince agrees, this old one can perform a divination for the Frost Prince.”

Taking advantage of the spiritual wine’s intoxication, Wei Xingzi said to Xiao Mo with a flushed face while stroking his beard.

“It’s not this old man boasting, but this old man’s Heaven Derivation Art does have some power.”

“Naturally acceptable. This junior also wishes to see this Heaven Derivation Art that’s called an ancient divine technique.” Xiao Mo said with a smile.

“Hahaha, very well, very well… Frost Prince, please follow this old one.”

Under Wei Xingzi’s guidance, Xiao Mo came to a pavilion.

Entering the pavilion, what Xiao Mo’s eyes saw was darkness so thick he couldn’t see his hand in front of his face.

It was clearly daytime, but this pavilion completely blocked all light from the outside world. However, Xiao Mo wasn’t worried Wei Xingzi would harm him.

Very simply, he wouldn’t dare.

“Please wait a moment, Frost Prince.”

Wei Xingzi spoke, then walked forward and stepped onto the core of the pavilion’s formation.

In an instant, the formation’s light illuminated the entire pavilion.

Xiao Mo looked around.

The pavilion’s floor had a yin-yang fish pattern.

Looking up, there were countless stars.

Around them, Daoist and Yin-Yang School runes continuously floated.

“Frost Prince, please come here.” Wei Xingzi said to Xiao Mo.

Xiao Mo nodded and walked before Wei Xingzi.

Wei Xingzi handed a blank yellow talisman paper to Xiao Mo. “If the Frost Prince trusts this old one, please write down your birth date and time.”

Xiao Mo received the talisman paper, glanced at Wei Xingzi, and wrote down his birth date and time.

“What would the Frost Prince like to ask about?” Wei Xingzi smiled.

Xiao Mo thought for a moment. “Lifespan.”

The passing of those around him made Xiao Mo deeply realize that the heavens were unpredictable, especially while positioned in court and on the battlefield.

So Xiao Mo wanted to calculate how much time he had and whether he could finish what he needed to do.

“Very well.”

Wei Xingzi nodded. After receiving the talisman paper, he ignited it with a technique.

The talisman paper’s ash fell into the formation.

The formation beneath Xiao Mo’s feet changed. The stars above constantly shifted.

Wei Xingzi sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by dense Dao fortune.

Xiao Mo didn’t know how long it would take, but he wasn’t in a hurry. He just waited quietly.

About one incense stick’s worth of time later, Wei Xingzi suddenly opened his eyes. His face was deathly pale, and he violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

“Senior!”

Xiao Mo was startled and quickly walked forward.

“It’s nothing…” After calming his spirit, Wei Xingzi wiped the blood from his mouth and waved his hand. “It’s just that this karmic consequence is too great. But fortunately, this old one managed to glimpse a corner of heavenly secrets.”

“This karmic consequence is?” Xiao Mo asked.

Wei Xingzi grasped Xiao Mo’s arm. His aged hand clearly trembled.

“Regarding this karmic consequence, please forgive this old one, Frost Prince. This old one truly cannot speak of it. But! Regarding the lifespan the Frost Prince asked about, this old one can tell you! If the Frost Prince trusts this old man, the Frost Prince should resign from office and leave the court. With the Frost Prince’s talent, you will certainly ascend to the Upper Three Realms in the future. Where in the world can you not go?”

“What if I don’t leave?” Xiao Mo asked with furrowed brows.

“If the Frost Prince doesn’t leave.”

Wei Xingzi’s throat bobbed.

“Your lifespan… I fear won’t exceed five years.”