Zheng Yi stepped forward, and on the stone bed controlled by the Thousand Illusions Glazed Painting was precisely Tuoba Qingying.

As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, she shouldn’t have been so easily controlled.

Unfortunately, Zheng Yi had the Thousand Illusions Glazed Painting in his hand.

This peculiar artifact, suspected to be a Top Grade Magical Artifact, can not only easily encompass Tuoba Qingying and Tuoba Wufeng within the painting but also emit a glow that easily subdues Tuoba Qingying.

Now, it felt as if a massive mountain was pressing down on her, making it impossible to break free.

Besides the Thousand Illusions Glazed Painting, there were Blood Moon Gus positioned on her brow, temples, neck, and Dantian.

The Blood Moon Gu, at this point, had reached the overall strength of the Peak of Qi Cultivation, just a step away from Foundation Establishment.

Sadly, for this step, among the twelve Blood Moon Gus, who knows how many could accomplish it?

The lower limit of biological constitution has already determined their upper limit.

Unless there are other opportunities, there’s little chance of further progress.

At this moment, Tuoba Qingying was already awake but continued to glare fiercely at Zheng Yi.

"Dog Emperor... Where did the clothes on me come from? Did you change them?"

A few days ago, Tuoba Qingying came to the Imperial Palace because of Tuoba Wufeng.

She initially intended to rely on her early Foundation Establishment strength to suppress the Emperor of Great Yu.

Who would have thought that the Emperor of Great Yu had in his possession a Golden Core Stage Puppet?

Although that puppet’s power had greatly diminished due to time, it wasn’t something she could break through in a short period.

Shortly after, Zhao Suzhen and Xu Mujun appeared one after another, managing to defeat him continuously.

Especially Xu Mujun, his Martial Dao strength was truly exaggerated.

After a series of attacks, he broke her Protective Magical Shield, causing severe injuries, and trapped her with some inexplicable artifact.

When she woke up, she found herself lying on this stone bed.

The most infuriating revelation was that her injuries had healed, clearly bandaged by someone.

Even her torn clothing had been changed; the original lake blue long dress was gone, replaced by a goose yellow palace gown.

Who was it!

Who changed her clothes and treated her wounds while she was unconscious?

After pondering, she realized only Zheng Yi, who captured her, could have done it.

Zheng Yi approached Tuoba Qingying and said indifferently, "I haven’t stooped so low; I have plenty of women under my command, and they changed your clothes."

"Phew..."

Tuoba Qingying finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although she was a cultivator, she adhered to traditional views on the separation between men and women.

Calming herself, she directly asked, "You’ve captured me, neither killing nor releasing, what exactly is your purpose?"

Zheng Yi gazed down at Tuoba Qingying and said coldly, "I am the Emperor, and the Lord of Great Yu. It’s best to speak frankly."

"The first time I saw you, I was captivated by your demeanor and appearance. Miss Tuoba Qingying, would you be willing to enter the palace as a consort?"

The reason he kept Tuoba Qingying was undoubtedly because he coveted her body.

A Celestial Spirit Root Cultivator!

It means that as long as I persist in dual cultivation with her, I could attain a Water Attribute Celestial Spirit Root?

How could he pass up such an easy opportunity to enhance his power?

He didn’t bother with exchanging benefits or the like, he’d rather speak plainly.

Whether Tuoba Qingying agrees or not is not his concern.

After all, as the saying goes, familiarity breeds affection.

If no affection arises, it means the time is still not enough.

"What?!"

Tuoba Qingying was taken aback, instinctively exclaiming, "You’re kidding, right?!"

"My Tuoba Clan and your Great Yu Zheng Clan are enemies..."

"Enemies?"

Zheng Yi shook his head, "In the world, there are no eternal enemies, nor eternal friends, it’s all about interests."

"Your Tuoba Clan resists Great Yu merely to maintain independence and its interests."

"As long as you agree to be my consort, I can make an exception for your Tuoba Clan."

"Of course, your Tuoba Clan will have to pay a price."

"This, this, this..."

Tuoba Qingying was stunned, she never expected Zheng Yi to say such a thing.

"You killed my cousin Tuoba Qingtong."

"In war, casualties are inevitable."

Zheng Yi said, "Furthermore, hasn’t Tuoba Qingtong also killed many Great Yu soldiers?"

"As a cultivator, to die at the hands of my Great Yu soldiers, he was just unlucky."

"You..."

Tuoba Qingying said urgently, "You also killed my granduncle..."

"Tuoba Wufeng?"

Zheng Yi countered, "Who said I killed him?"

"That old fellow is quite strong, and his Water Attribute Cultivation Technique is best at survival and healing, he’s not dead yet!"

"This, this..."

Zheng Yi said, "I’ll give you three days to think about it. If you agree, then enter the palace as a consort."

"At that time, you can choose from the Cave Mansions in the Celestial Longevity Mountain, aiding your cultivation to breakthrough."

"You’ve traveled for a while, you should know there are no other areas in the world like my Capital City with such abundant spiritual energy."

"Whether you reside in the Capital City or atop Celestial Longevity Mountain, you will never worry about spiritual energy." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"You might even break through to the Golden Core Stage or Nascent Soul Stage!"

"Aren’t these the things cultivators dream of?"

Tuoba Qingying’s thoughts were in turmoil, her mind a mess, unsure what to say: "I, I..."

She initially thought that after being captured, the Emperor of Great Yu would definitely resort to torture for valuable information.

At the very least, she’d be stripped of her treasures and forced to divulge the secrets of the Tuoba Clan.

But unexpectedly... he’s lusting after my body!!!

"What are you mumbling?"

Zheng Yi asked, "Do you have any other questions?"

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll agree outwardly but secretly look for a chance to assassinate you?"

Tuoba Qingying took a deep breath, forcing herself to remain calm, and retorted.

"Kill me?"

Zheng Yi smiled faintly, "You won’t. Whether it’s Celestial Longevity Mountain, a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, or about me, you won’t dare to kill me then!"

"Why are you so confident?"

"Confident?"

Zheng Yi stood tall and replied, "Why shouldn’t I be confident?"

"I am the Emperor, Lord of Great Yu, ruler of the world, and divinely ordained. My cultivation is reasonably strong."

"Since you’ve reached Foundation Establishment, you should understand that cultivators need law, partner, wealth, and land for advancement."

"Despite being a Celestial Spirit Root Cultivator, you only have the ’law’."

"Where is your wealth?"

"Where is your land?"

"Where is your partner?"

"Only I am suitable to be your Daoist Companion."

"And only I have the qualifications to be your Daoist Companion."

"Do you understand?"

"I, I..."

Looking at Zheng Yi’s lofty face, especially those confident eyes, Tuoba Qingying was momentarily dazed, her breathing quickened, eyes full of panic.

She couldn’t fathom the one who captured her would propose such a demand.

"I, I need to think about it!"

Zheng Yi smiled calmly, "Alright, I’ll give you three days to consider."

"Moreover..."

With a wave, the Thousand Illusions Glazed Painting flew before him, the light suppressing Tuoba Qingying dissipated immediately.

At this moment, Tuoba Qingying realized she could move, quickly sitting up and cautiously looking at Zheng Yi.

With a wave, a beam of light flashed, and the figure of Tuoba Wufeng was also thrown out in a sorry state.

"You two can discuss it here, don’t think of escaping."

Zheng Yi said coldly, "This is the last chance I give your Tuoba Clan."

"If you remain stubborn, expect my Great Yu Army to flatten Yunmeng Marsh!"