Chapter 14: The Fortune of the Empire
After thousands of years of peace, the descendants of the four servants have completely forgotten their ancestral teachings and reneged on their ancestors' oaths, and they have launched the imperial rebellion eight years ago in order to seek the rule of the empire.
The Ice Clan people have been together for generations and are self-sufficient. The contemporary Ice Emperor is even more benevolent and righteous, and never accepts contributions from the four territories. However, despite the reward, it still could not cut off the ambitions of the Terrans. Eight years ago, the rebels of the four dependent territories attacked the imperial capital one after another, and the Ice Tribes suffered heavy casualties. Only the current patriarch led some of the elite of the shadow guard, escorted the princess, the prince, and the princess, and broke through all the way, went deep into the hinterland of the demon beast forest, and arrived at the location where the small mountain village is located today.
"This is a disaster for our Ice Clan, and it is also a shame for our entire clan!" Liu Xin said resentfully.
"Damn, these shameless and greedy humans!" Bing Xuan said through gritted teeth.
"Is the village chief, Grandpa Gu, our current patriarch?" asked Yue'er suspiciously.
"Yes, we are inaccessible here, and the four major territories are now fighting each other for the supreme power of the empire, so we still use our internal surnames here. But you must remember that at no time should you mention your origins to outsiders. Perhaps, when you have the ability to go out and practice, the patriarch will arrange everything for you. Liu Xin said thoughtfully.
"Got it. Who is our contemporary princess, and is she still living in the village?" asked Bing Xuan, and Yue'er next to her also opened her big eyes full of questions.
"I can't answer that question right now. When you're sixteen years old, you'll be told about your coming-of-age ceremony. Liu Xin said.
"At present, according to the latest news we have received, the Imperial Capital Ice City has been frozen in, and our Ice Emperor has disappeared. People from the outside world could not set foot in the imperial capital at all, and those who dared to enter without permission were all frozen into ice sculptures. So, our people can't know what's going on inside. Perhaps, all this must be explored by our future Ice Emperor. Since the masters of the four major territories entered the imperial capital, none of them have been able to retreat with their whole body. The various ethnic groups in its territory also fought for power and profit, and civil wars continued. Perhaps, a few years later, our Bingqi Continent will have a new pattern. Liu Xin said with a sigh.
"Alright, kids, that's all for this morning's lesson. After you take a break, go to the stone pavilion outside for lunch, and someone will deliver the food to the stone pavilion. An hour later, we will meet here. In the afternoon, we will get to know the species we have found and recognized on this continent. Do you remember the method of entering and exiting this phantom array?" asked Liu Xin.
"Yes. The two children replied.
"Well, then I can rest assured. Liu Xin said, got up and left the wooden building.
An hour passed quickly, and the two children hurriedly filled their stomachs, and then returned to the wooden building, and each took the book he wanted to know from the bookshelf at random, and sat down at the square table, and began to study by himself.
Liu Xin quietly came to the square table, and she couldn't bear to disturb the children who were studying seriously. She nodded and smiled with delight. After a moment's wait, she coughed lightly, summoned the two children who had been in a trance, and began the afternoon lesson.
"Since the establishment of the Ice God Empire by the Ancestral Emperor, more and more rare species have gradually appeared in the world we know. All kinds of holy medicines, ores, and monsters that many people have never seen. Their use value has also been excavated in these thousands of years of development. Next, I will take you to learn about these species from books. You must study hard, because you are the hope of our Ice Clan's revival, understand?" Liu Xin said sternly.
"Understand, we're going to work hard. The two children straightened their chests and said.
"Okay, let's start with plants. Bingxuan, watch the "Hundred Herbs Illustrated Book" in your hand with Yue'er, let's start with it. Liu Xin pointed to the book in front of Bing Xuan and said.
Bing Xuan hurriedly pushed the book in front of him to Yue'er's side, and the two little heads leaned together, flipping through the "Hundred Herbs Illustrated Book" together.
"The Ice Continent is full of wonders. On this continent, there is no shortage of plants. Of course, there are still many species that have not yet been discovered. Perhaps, there is an even greater secret in the depths of the northernmost Demon Beast Forest. However, expedition requires strength. Moreover, the ancestral precept of our clan has always been that you must not enter the deepest part of the Demon Beast Forest without permission. There, however, there is a powerful existence that can destroy the Great Emperor's war pets. This bit of our strength is even more vulnerable. Liu Xin said leisurely.
"Now, let's start with the botanical illustrated book that has been excavated. These species, through our refining process or in combination with other things, are incredibly powerful. It can also be of great help to us to explore our potential. The potion you drink for the Awakening Ritual is made from a mixture of many plants, and you have seen its effects. Some plants can improve people's physical strength, some can accelerate the improvement of mental power, some can heal heavy injuries in the human body, and even more, they are enough to have the magical effect of life and death...... "Liu Xin began to explain in detail to the two children.
Time passed in a blink of an eye, and the two children's intellectual curiosity was not satisfied, so it was already sunset, and Liu Xin also ended the afternoon teaching task.
Yue'er chose to stay in the wooden building to continue her studies, Bing Xuan didn't want to leave, but when she thought of her seriously injured sister, she missed her heart very much, so she had to leave the wooden building, pass through the phantom array, and go in the direction of home.
When he returned home, he saw that his sister was not getting better, Bing Xuan felt uncomfortable, and after a few mouthfuls of food, he came to the shore of Boguang Lake alone, sitting on the big bluestone in a daze, but his mind was digesting the knowledge he had learned all day.
The children who practiced martial arts on the shore of the Shining Lake have returned to their respective homes, and the traces of their hard work are still retained on the flat ground.
At night, the sparkling lake breeze blows, and all around is filled with the chirping of all kinds of small insects. The birds and beasts have returned to their nests, the starlight is sprinkled, and the sparkling lake seems to be dressed in a layer of silver tulle.
Bing Xuan, who was distracted, woke up suddenly, he got up and looked at the night, remembering his sister's injury, and his heart was extremely depressed. He gently knelt on the big bluestone to worship the starry sky, and quietly made a good wish in his heart. Then he got up slowly, raised his head helplessly, and stopped the tears that wanted to burst out of his eyes. With a deep breath of turbidity, Bing Xuan slid down the big bluestone and walked towards the dimly lit village.
All of this was seen by Instructor Lu who was hiding in the shadows, although he no longer taught Bingxuan martial arts now, but he had some feelings for this child. He watched Bing Xuan enter the village, and then began to run around the village, checking every security guard to ensure the safety of the villagers.