"As for just now, it's probably because I was circulating my energy in my dream, and my power hadn't dissipated yet. When you touched me, you were accidentally injured by my protective aura."
"Miss, you finally have a protective aura!"
Fu Ning immediately noticed this.
Chu Qianli was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up.
"Do I... have a protective aura too?" Is it true?
Like experts such as Prince Xuan, Prince He, Ye Qingying, and Uncle Jiu, do I also have a protective aura that I can use at any time?
Wow! I've really become a master!
"But it seems I still can't quite control my protective aura."
"No one can achieve it overnight. It's already very impressive that you could form an aura in just one night, Miss."
Fu Ning was happy for her achievements.
"Let alone me, who has no fate with protective auras in this lifetime, even my elder brother can only produce a little bit of it so far."
"But the force with which your aura repelled me just now is truly not to be underestimated. In time, you will truly become a top-tier master."
Chu Qianli, however, was not as optimistic as her.
Uncle Jiu had told her that the true energy within her body had to be controlled, otherwise, it would eventually backfire.
But that surge of true energy was too powerful. Even if she practiced martial arts with all her might, she didn't know when her internal energy would reach a comparable level to control that internal energy for her own use.
Thinking about these things made her miss Uncle Jiu's presence even more.
She always felt that as long as Uncle Jiu was around, no matter what danger she encountered, he could help her resolve it.
Even if she went berserk, Uncle Jiu could help her control it.
Now that Uncle Jiu was gone, she felt completely insecure.
What if she went berserk during this period?
Uncle Jiu, where is he now?
He's so handsome, and he's running around everywhere. What if he's tricked by a bad woman?
I miss him so much...
The people outside brought the pastries. Fu Ning took them, closed the door, and returned to Chu Qianli's side.
She lowered her voice, "Miss, Shi Yi came last night."
"What did he say?" Chu Qianli sat with her at the table, eating and asking softly.
Fu Ning lowered her voice even further, "Another piece of news came from the capital of Southern Ming, saying that the Heaven and Earth Lock might be in the hands of the Fourth Prince."
"The Fourth Prince?" Although she knew of his existence, Chu Qianli was not familiar with the royal family of Southern Ming.
"The Fourth Prince, Chu Wang, according to the news sent by Shi Yi, is a confidant of the Emperor of Southern Ming."
Chu Qianli remained silent, her brow furrowed slightly.
In that case, the news about the Heaven and Earth Lock being linked to Chu Wang meant that it was likely aimed at the Emperor of Southern Ming.
First, cut off the Emperor's left and right arms, then gradually erode the Emperor's power, with the ultimate goal being usurpation.
Could this matter be related to Prince Yu?
After all, if the Emperor of Southern Ming fell, Prince Yu would have the best chance of becoming the next emperor.
"So, the Fourth Prince is in great danger now?" This was almost imaginable.
Fu Ning nodded, "Now, people from all countries have been sent to the capital of Southern Ming under various guises. Besides the forces of various countries, even people from the martial world are rushing to the capital."
"Although the Fourth Prince is a prince of a kingdom and is guarded by the royal army, unless he never leaves the prince's mansion... no, even within the mansion, there might be someone who can sneak in. Unless he stays in the imperial palace all the time."
The imperial palace was heavily guarded, so perhaps it would be slightly safer.
However, staying in the imperial palace all the time was impossible.
In that case, the Fourth Prince was truly in danger at this very moment.
Outside, the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly echoed.
Gui Tong knocked on the door, "Miss Chu, Prince Xuan requests immediate departure. Miss, please prepare yourself and get ready to set off!"
Fu Ning and Chu Qianli exchanged glances.
Prince Xuan was so anxious? What had happened?