si-mexico Chapter 824 Entering Qingyun 1
Chapter 824 Entering Qingyun 1
"Xiao Qi, are you sure this is the cultivation world? Why is the spiritual energy so thin?"
When Zhong Ning first arrived in the new world, he only heard Xiao Qi say that there was spiritual energy there, and he was thinking that he could cultivate better than in the ordinary world.
She was sitting in a palace that was predominantly dark in color, interspersed with red lacquered pillars.
The interior of the hall was spacious, and it didn't look luxurious, but it wasn't completely simple either.
There aren't any valuable decorations, but it looks clean and tidy, and it's big enough.
As her gaze spread outwards, she realized that she was in a palace complex suspended in the air.
Xiao Qi: "This isn't the cultivation world, it's more like a fantasy world. As you know, the world of movies and TV shows has its own special settings."
"Alright, transfer the memories of this body to me."
"Okay, host, but don't we need the plot?"
"Is the main storyline related to the side quests? If it is, then we can pass it on; if not, then it doesn't matter."
"There are no side quests in this world; you can arrange them yourself, host."
"I don't want to know the plot for now, let nature take its course."
Sometimes, knowing everything can be quite boring.
The original owner's name was Chao Xi, a princess from Zhu Shui Ling Zhou, who had little presence and was raised in a remote palace.
The supreme ruler of Zhushui Lingzhou is the divine lord Chao Heng.
He had many children, but in this world where strength is paramount, not only princesses, but even princes were not highly regarded.
Chao Heng viewed all the princes as tools in his power struggle.
The original owner rarely went out and had little contact with her brothers and sisters, only knowing a little about them.
Moreover, in this Zhushui Lingzhou, a hundred years ago, a princess who raised demonic beasts almost caused a great disaster.
After that, the princesses were all strictly guarded and suppressed.
In a world where the strong are respected, spiritual veins determine the core of everyone's cultivation and the source of their power.
Those with spiritual veins will be valued and will have a greater chance to participate in the Qingyun Conference and bring glory to their region.
Those without spiritual veins will be marginalized and looked down upon.
The original owner's youngest brother, Chao Yuan, was born without spiritual veins and was bullied and ignored by others for many years.
Chao Xi also lacked spiritual veins, but she was a woman, which was unimportant to others because this was a patriarchal world.
Women with spiritual veins are even implanted with soul-hiding nails to prevent them from cultivating and using spiritual power.
Through the original owner's memories, it was learned that this realm was a place collectively known as the Six Realms of the Union of Void.
The Six Realms of Hexu consist of six independent regions: Zhushui Lingzhou, Jixingyuan, Yaoguang Mountain, Liubo Valley, Mangfulin Marsh, and Cangwu Hill.
Furthermore, the Qingyun Conference is held annually, where the six realms compete for blessings to fund the development of the entire territory.
Only the winners will receive blessings and enjoy resources.
She understood that this blessing was equivalent to something that could make cultivators stronger.
If each region lacks blessings, it will affect the ecological environment and the rise and fall of the economy.
After her memory ended, Chao Xi poured herself a cup of tea.
With a gentle movement of her fingers, a large water mirror appeared above the tea, reflecting her current appearance.
Her eyebrows were lightly drawn, and her eyes, pale in color, conveyed a sense of aloofness and coldness. Her hair was adorned with only a few simple ornaments, giving her an air of refined elegance.
Her black, gold-embroidered, cross-collar dress accentuated her aloof and distant demeanor.
Chao Xi knew that this was the style of dress in Zhu Shui Ling Zhou.
"Princess, I have brought you your breakfast."
A woman dressed as a servant girl walked in carrying a food box.
Chao Xi nodded: "Let's prepare the meal."
A few simple pickles and a bowl of white rice porridge were all it took.
This Zhushui Lingzhou is quite poor. It's supposed to be a royal palace, yet a princess eats like this.
However, there was also a reason why she, as a princess, was not valued; after all, in everyone's eyes, she was a useless person.
It's good enough if they're not bullied; even the princes have it worse.
Chao Yun (Situ Ling), who was being talked about, suddenly sneezed for no apparent reason: What's going on? ??
After the meal, Chao Xi took out the paintings that the original owner had made to pass the time when she was bored and looked at them.
The painting is quite good, but if you look closely, you can feel the repression in the artist's heart.
It's no wonder they feel repressed; they live like caged birds every day, with no freedom whatsoever.
If she wanted to leave, she had to ask her father, the God.
Eight out of ten times when he asked for permission, his request was rejected, which caused the original owner to avoid going out.
Although she enjoys staying at home, she doesn't like being controlled by others.
Let's wait a while and then sneak out to play when we get bored.
Following the original owner's style, Chao Xi casually painted a picture and then dismissed her maid, Bishui.
He went to his bed, lay down, and read a novel to pass the time.
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Polar Star Abyss, Flower Moon Night
Flower Moon Night is a high-class entertainment venue in the celestial realm, also known as a dance hall, and many people come here to play.
Chao Xi came here to drink and watch song and dance performances while out having fun, and there were even beautiful women pouring her drinks and massaging her shoulders.
The women here are indeed beautiful, the head of the brothel is also a beauty, and the one leading the dance is quite good-looking as well.
Because I sneaked out to play at night, I have to go back later.
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On her way back, Xu Siyao accidentally wandered into a place.
Actually, it can't be said that she wandered in by accident, but rather that she was passing by a mountain.
Because of his excellent hearing, he heard the sounds coming from inside and that's why he stopped.
This place is filled with miasma; logically, no one should be staying in it.
But I saw many people serving sentences inside? And this place is very secluded; most people wouldn't even be able to find it.
Since she hadn't received any information about this world's storyline, she didn't know what this place was for, but went in out of curiosity.
As soon as I entered, I heard sounds of beatings, whipping, and shouting.
"Get your hands and feet moving faster, and don't even think about slacking off!"
"If I catch anyone cheating or trying to shirk their duties, you'll be sorry! Hurry up and do it!"
With a snap, the whip cracked and the sound of it striking a person rang out.
The sound and force of the blow clearly indicated that it was delivered with strength; it would definitely hurt if it hit you.
Taking a step closer, she saw that the person who had been whipped could barely stand, and probably had been beaten quite often.
Chao Xi stood in the shadows without making any special attempt to conceal his presence; he simply remained hidden, observing what the people inside were doing.
This place appears to be a private pharmacy, and the prisoners are all in shackles, but most of them are elderly, weak, women, and children.
On the wooden shelf, there were many unprocessed medicinal herbs.
The prisoners work here, making medicine, but they are treated very poorly and are often beaten and verbally abused.
Xiao Qi: "Host, this is Shenyuan, the prison where serious criminals are held in Polar Star Abyss. However, there are some inside stories. You can ask me if you want to know."
"Never mind, I just came to take a look." With that, Chao Xi left and went straight back to Zhu Shui Ling Zhou.
Ji Bozai worked numbly, wondering if it was just his imagination.
When he was whipped on the back, for a moment he felt that the air around him was strange.