Countdown to the Appearance of the Chosen One, Noble Consort Wan's Warning

The next morning, Gao Xuan, an early riser, was exercising in the courtyard.

Although he now possessed various techniques and had a high cultivation level with a strong body, he still needed to take good care of his kidneys as a precautionary measure.

After his workout, he sat in a rocking chair, leisurely sipping goji berry tea and opened his attribute panel.

[Name]: Gao Xuan

[Age]: 20

[Cultivation]: Late stage of the Five Elements Sealing King Realm

[Techniques]: "Demonic Devouring Art" (God-ranked), "Stealing Fragrance and Pilfering Jade Hands" (Heaven-ranked), "Maze-like Steps in the Flower Thicket" (Heaven-ranked), "Eagle Claw Technique," "Cloud Dispelling Palm"...

[Villain Points Balance]: 0

After adding points to the two heaven-ranked techniques he retrieved yesterday, his true cultivation level had improved a little, currently surpassing Ling Shuang by half a realm.

However, in doing so, his villain points were reset to zero again.

Gao Xuan felt slightly troubled. From the current perspective, the accumulation of villain points was too slow.

As his cultivation continued to increase, especially when he reached the Upper Three Realms, each small stage would require a massive amount of villain points. If he relied solely on his current methods, it would take ages.

Moreover, he had a doubt. Since he was the antagonist, where was the legendary Son of Destiny? Why hadn't they appeared yet?

Just then, he suddenly noticed an icon with the number [30] in the upper right corner of the system. This was something that had never appeared before!

He clicked on it and a line of small text immediately appeared.

[30 days until the appearance of the Son of Destiny]

A countdown?

Gao Xuan was momentarily stunned, but he quickly understood.

He had just crossed over exactly two months ago. If he added this month of countdown, it meant that he arrived three months earlier than the Son of Destiny!

No wonder. Once the Son of Destiny appeared, they would be blessed with various protagonist auras. It seemed that the system wanted him to be prepared in advance to deal with it.

Otherwise, as a lowly eunuch without power or influence, he would have no resistance against the protagonist.

For a moment, Gao Xuan started to feel a sense of urgency.

One month, it could be considered long or short. During this time, he had to improve his cultivation and influence as much as possible, in order to increase his chances of success in the future.

Just then, a palace maid's voice came from the entrance.

"Is Chief Gao here? The Noble Consort wishes for you to come over."

"Noble Consort?" Gao Xuan raised his head. He had almost forgotten about her in these past few days.

He opened the courtyard doors, and at the entrance stood a palace maid from Changchun Palace. Upon seeing Gao Xuan, she once again conveyed her purpose, "Chief Gao, the Noble Consort is currently strolling in the Imperial Flower Garden. She requests your presence."

"Alright, I understand. You can go back and report. I'll go over after I freshen up and change clothes." Gao Xuan imitated Wan De Shun's tone.

After the palace maid left, Gao Xuan took a bath, put on his eunuch attire, and tidied up his appearance.

Consort Shu couldn't help but ask, "What does that foxy lady want with you?"

"I don't know," Gao Xuan shook his head.

"Hmph, she definitely doesn't have anything good in mind if she's calling for you!" Consort Shu seemed a little unhappy and muttered, "I knew you men always like these seductive and promiscuous types. But let me tell you, that fox demon is actually very wicked! Be careful, don't let her drain you dry one day!"

But as soon as the words were spoken, she regretted it.

What does she care about what he does? What does it have to do with her? By saying that, it seemed like she cared about him.

She clearly has an irreconcilable hatred with this bastard! One day, she will personally kill him!

"Tsk, tsk."

Gao Xuan teased, "Can I understand that you are concerned about me?"

"I'm not!" Consort Shu turned her face away, her expression unnaturally cold as she huffed, "I'm just giving you a friendly reminder. Don't think too much of it!"

Gao Xuan chuckled lightly, shaking his head with a hint of regret, "What a pity. But don't worry, I'll take your reminder to heart."

Although Consort Shu maintained a stern expression on the surface, she couldn't help but feel a slightly inexplicable sense of joy in her heart.

...

After leaving the courtyard, Gao Xuan arrived at the Imperial Flower Garden, where he could already hear the seductive and playful laughter that was a signature of Noble Consort Wan.

Upon approaching, he saw a group of eunuchs crawling on the ground like dogs. Aside from a few miscellaneous eunuchs, many of them held official positions within the palace hierarchy.

Noble Consort Wan threw a small embroidered ball into the distance, causing those eunuchs to bark like dogs, scrambling to snatch it with their mouths, completely devoid of any human dignity.

The ridiculous scene made Noble Consort Wan burst into laughter.

This game was truly perverse.

Gao Xuan silently thought to himself, and then a palace maid led him to Noble Consort Wan's side.

"The servant greets Noble Consort."

Noble Consort Wan cast a flirtatious glance at him and spoke with a deliberately resentful tone, "Chief Gao is truly busy. If I hadn't sent someone to invite you, I'm afraid you would never come to Changchun Palace."

Gao Xuan hastily replied, "These past few days have been incredibly busy. Please forgive me, Your Ladyship."

Upon hearing his words, Noble Consort Wan chuckled lightly but quickly changed the subject.

"Oh? Are you busy serving the Empress, Chief Gao?"

Gao Xuan suddenly became nervous. Could it be that his intimate encounters with the Empress in the bath had been exposed?

No, that shouldn't be the case.

He had always been extremely strict with maintaining secrecy, and during those times, the Empress had been so uncomfortable that she couldn't even make a sound.

The only person who could know was himself, as he personally arranged and supervised the Empress's baths every time.

Gao Xuan lowered his head and said, "The servant doesn't understand what Your Ladyship means."

"Hehe."

Noble Consort Wan continued to toss the ball, amusing the eunuchs. She giggled and said, "It's good that you don't understand. I'm afraid I wouldn't be pleased if you pretended to be ignorant when you actually know. Beware."

Gao Xuan pretended to be trembling with fear. "I understand. The servant would never dare to deceive Your Ladyship."

"Very well."

Noble Consort Wan wiped her jade hand with a silk handkerchief, as if tired of playing, and said casually, "Alright, I'm done playing. Those who didn't manage to snatch the embroidered ball should be taken out and beheaded."

Immediately, a group of guards approached, and no matter how much those eunuchs cried and begged for mercy, it was useless. They were dragged away and executed.

The eunuchs who had successfully snatched the ball suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, their joy only lasted a few seconds before Noble Consort Wan's words sent them into an icy abyss.

"Those who snatched the ball should also be beheaded."

"Look at these beautiful embroidered balls. They have been tainted with their saliva, which is truly nauseating."

In the blink of an eye, the group of eunuchs, who had just been treated like dogs, were all beheaded.

Gao Xuan stood by, his heart calm and unruffled, but he maintained a fearful expression on the surface.

Noble Consort Wan turned around, her smile as radiant as flowers, and looked at him, saying, "Chief Gao, did you see that?"

"Since you are acting as my dog, you must be obedient and not harbor any other thoughts."

The warning was clear, and Gao Xuan quickly nodded, "Please rest assured, Your Ladyship."

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