Shen Li turned his head to look at Yu Tong, "Sorry."
"Your Majesty need not apologize." Yu Tong’s voice still carried a hint of youthfulness, yet it was overly cold, "I have known about this matter for a long time. My father calculated that today would be the end of his lifespan. After three days of resting, he will be buried in our clan’s tomb."
"I will forever remember the kindness of my master and will not let his efforts go to waste," Shen Li said. "It’s time for me to leave as well."
Yu Tong seemed to sense something, "Will Your Majesty be gone for a long time?"
"I’m not sure, until I acquire the Earth Core."
"During the time you’re gone, the Empire..." Yu Tong was somewhat worried. It’s her brother who stands in as a substitute at the Imperial Palace, but many important matters need to be told to Shen Li, requiring his decision-making. His departure might make things inconvenient.
However, leaving isn’t entirely a bad thing; the Observatory Pavilion isn’t truly a safe place either. Shen Li staying domestically is always at risk of being discovered. It’s better to temporarily leave the Empire and find another place to lay low.
Shen Li walked to the table, took out a world map, and spread it open, "According to the master’s location, the Earth Abyss Core is most likely hidden in Rosenia, Night Glow Empire, and Prel Country... Among these countries, Night Glow Empire has the most powerful influence. There, commerce is developed, information circulates faster, and investigation is more convenient. I’m planning to go there for further investigation."
Shen Li looked at Yu Tong, "In the days to come, I entrust you and your brother with many things."
Yu Tong bowed down, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, the Priest Clan has been loyal to the Royal Family for generations. We will certainly do our utmost."
Shen Li nodded, put away the map, and turned to leave.
Behind him came an old voice,
"Your Majesty, please stay."
Shen Li turned around, shocked, looking at the girl behind him. Her eyes were closed, but a third eye opened in the center of her brow, radiating gentle and kind light.
"Little Majesty, this is the last time an old minister says goodbye to you, and I hope Your Majesty will remember my last advice!"
The soul of the old Priest had not completely dissipated.
This is a Spirit Communication Technique of the Priest Clan, which can allow souls to possess and communicate spiritually, and can allow people to communicate spiritually from afar.
Yu Tong said, "Father said there is another message that needs to be conveyed through me to you."
Shen Li restrained his surprise and said solemnly, "Please speak, Master!"
The old Priest said, "Your Majesty, do not fall in love with an Outer Clan person, or you will be doomed forever!"
Shen Li’s heart trembled, "What?"
Shen Tang was also dumbstruck upon hearing this sentence.
She hadn’t yet reacted to the secret of the Earth Core when she was suddenly hit with a shocking realization.
"I divined that Your Majesty will be tangled with an Outer Clan female in the future. She will bring calamity to the Empire, the Royal Family will end there, and the Ji family will end with you!" The old Priest’s voice became sharp and authoritative at this point, as if using up the last of his soul’s power.
Shen Li frowned in confusion, "Master is overthinking, I only intend to investigate a mission, and I will never have any entanglement with Outer Clan people."
He received the most traditional Royal Family education from a young age. The Nine-tailed Fox Clan maintains Nine-tailed purity, and the Emperor would never intermarry with Outer Clans.
His future partner will only be a pure-blooded Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox and certainly not marry an Outer Clan female to sully the bloodline. This is really... too absurd, too laughable.
How could Master say such a thing?
Shen Li was puzzled but, out of respect, did not refute. Thinking: Divination is just a prediction, not something that will absolutely happen; perhaps Master is just confused with old age.
Yet the High Priest was very persistent about this matter,
"Your Majesty, I want you to swear!"
Shen Li had no choice but to say, "If that day truly comes, I will personally kill her."
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