The Heroine and Villainess are Pregnant. What's Going On? - Chapter 48:

Chapter 48: Someone Is Causing Trouble in the Martial World:

The present-day Longtan Mountain has undoubtedly become the focal point of the entire martial world, even the entire empire.

A duel between the two most extraordinary masters of the time was about to take place. Naturally, everyone wanted to witness the spectacle.

At the same time, Luo Xinli had many friends in the martial world, and they all wanted to be there.

If anything unexpected happened, they were prepared to assist Luo Xinli. After all, her opponent was Leng Youruo, who had the entire Demonic Sect backing her. They couldn’t let Luo Xinli be isolated and helpless.

If that demonic woman lost and decided to cheat, the entire Tianyou Sect might turn on Luo Xinli.

After the duel, Luo Xinli would certainly not be a match for the Tianyou Sect. So, if everyone was present, they could keep the Tianyou Sect in check. They couldn’t allow Luo Xinli to be bullied by Leng Youruo, so naturally, almost everyone is planning to go.

Almost everyone in the martial world intended to attend, and within the imperial court, there were also people preparing to go.

…

In the palace, under the pavilion at the center of the lake, Yè Tiānjí stood there.

Behind him stood twelve figures, like twelve statues, motionless. These were, of course, the Twelve Stars of Tianwu.

“Is everything prepared?” Yè Tiānjí’s deep and aged voice sounded.

The Twelve Stars of Tianwu nodded heavily in unison.

“And Ling Ye… has he been staying with Lin’er at Ziyun Pavilion this whole time?” Yè Tiānjí asked.

“Yes.” Hei Lian nodded slightly.

During this period, Yè Tiānjí had naturally sent her to investigate Ling Ye, secretly monitoring Ling Ye and Yè Lin.

“Have you discovered any information about him?” Yè Tiānjí continued to ask.

“There is no information about this person in the martial world—no fame, no traces, no clues.” Hei Lian replied with a bow.

As for Ling Ye’s background, they really couldn’t find anything.

No one in the martial world knew him.

At least among all the people Hei Lian knew, no one recognized him.

It was indeed strange that someone with such unfathomable strength had no fame or traces in the martial world. Either he came from a highly significant background, possibly outside the Central Plains Realm, or he is truly a hidden master who has only now emerged.

Yè Tiānjí nodded slightly.

This Ling Ye… his strength was extraordinary, perhaps even surpassing his own.

If Ling Ye had ulterior motives, he could indeed be a major threat. But if Ling Ye’s background was truly clean, if he genuinely loved his daughter and simply wanted to be the prince consort of the Mysterious Jade Empire, then he would undoubtedly become a great pillar of support for the empire.

He certainly hoped Ling Ye had no ulterior motives. He hoped the Mysterious Jade Empire could have such a pillar. Most of all, he hoped to have such a son-in-law.

So, of course, everything must be thoroughly investigated.

After taking a deep breath, Yè Tiānjí calmly said, “Let’s move out! Longtan Mountain!”

“Yes!” The Twelve Stars of Tianwu all nodded heavily.

Then, Yè Tiānjí also headed for Longtan Mountain, but very few people knew his true purpose.

…

The sudden appearance of the Golden Blood Ginseng has caused considerable chaos in the martial world.

The Golden Blood Ginseng indeed has the ability to enhance internal power and prolong life, but rumors have exaggerated its effects.

Now, some even claim that consuming the Golden Blood Ginseng could grant immortality. Because of this, numerous battles have erupted across the martial world as people compete for the ginseng.

One moment, someone claimed to have it, and the next, someone else did. In the end, many had died, but no one had truly gained anything.

Luo Xinli gradually began to realize that something was wrong.

The sudden appearance of the Golden Blood Ginseng and the rapid spread of its existence throughout the martial world seem odd.

Aside from stirring up a bloody storm, no one had truly benefited.

Even the people from the Dragon-Tiger Gang, who were initially involved, have been hunted down by various factions and were now all dead.

Where did this Golden Blood Ginseng come from, and who gave it to Sū Sū, spreading the news across the martial world?

Luo Xinli could only come to one conclusion. Someone was deliberately causing chaos in the martial world. Someone was intentionally stirring up internal strife, dragging the entire martial world into a cycle of self-destruction. But who would want to bring harm to the martial world, and what could they possibly gain from it?

Could it be the imperial court?

The court had long wanted to suppress the martial world.

Could this be one of their strategies?

A chaotic martial world would indeed greatly benefit the court.

Moreover, with the young prince of the Mysterious Jade Empire suddenly approaching her recently, could all of this be more than just a coincidence?

Could this all be part of a deliberate scheme by the emperor?

Luo Xinli pondered this, and to stop the martial world from continuing to spiral into endless conflict, she publicly declared that the Golden Blood Ginseng was in her possession.

If anyone had the guts, they could come and take it from her.

Her declaration indeed calmed the martial world somewhat.

Many chose to give up, while others, still unwilling to accept defeat, came to try their luck. But naturally, none of them were a match for her.

Now, over a month has passed.

The number of people who have come for the Golden Blood Ginseng only to fall at her hands was beyond count. And now, she and Sū Sū were approaching Longtan Mountain.

By the roadside, in a tea house, Luo Xinli and Sū Sū sat down to rest.

“Big Sister Luo, do you think… this Golden Blood Ginseng might have been placed at our door by someone from the Tianyou Sect on purpose?” Sū Sū wondered.

That possibility certainly exists! Aside from the court wanting to create chaos in the martial world, the Tianyou Sect would also thrive on such disorder.

Looking back, this all seems like a carefully orchestrated conspiracy.

First, they give the Golden Blood Ginseng to Sū Sū, allowing the world’s greatest physician to confirm its authenticity. Then, they quietly spread the news, causing the world to scramble for it. Finally, they circulate false claims that the ginseng was in different places, stirring up conflicts across the martial world.

Luo Xinli shook her head slightly, unsure whether it was indeed the Tianyou Sect.

It could be them, but it could also be the imperial court or some other force from outside the Central Plains.

In any case, whoever is behind this certainly harbors ill intentions.

So now, she has directed all danger toward herself by publicly revealing that the Golden Blood Ginseng is in her possession, inviting all those who wish to steal it to come to her directly. This was the only way to reduce unnecessary bloodshed.

At this moment, the Golden Blood Ginseng was placed right in front of them on the table—a small black box.

Luo Xinli opened it, revealing a golden ginseng.

It was truly golden, as if carved from gold, with every root shining brightly.

Such a small thing had thrown the entire martial world into chaos.

Though it appeared golden, it was far more valuable than gold, as it was now rumored to grant immortality.

“Immortality? This thing can indeed enhance internal power and prolong life, but it’s far from granting immortality!” Sū Sū pouted. “I really don’t know who is spreading these ridiculous rumors!”

At that moment, everyone else in the tea house couldn’t help but glance over at them, eyeing the Golden Blood Ginseng on the table. It was indeed the legendary Golden Blood Ginseng, and it was indeed in the hands of Luo Jianxian, Luo Xinli.

Others would hide such a thing, but Luo Xinli deliberately displayed it in front of everyone.

She wanted the world to know that the Golden Blood Ginseng was indeed with her, and if anyone wanted it, they should come to her.

The people in the tea house recognized the Golden Blood Ginseng and, of course, they also recognized Luo Xinli and her sword.

Though their eyes were filled with greed, they dared not snatch the ginseng from her.

They were wise enough to know their limits. But while they refrained, others would certainly attempt it. And those people had arrived, this time with an unprecedentedly large force.

Clang!

The sound of metal striking the ground rang out, and everyone in the tea house looked toward the door.

Outside, a figure stood. This person was tall and straight, with a determined and handsome face, holding a Fangtian halberd, exuding an air of power and authority. The “clang” was the sound of his halberd striking the ground. When the people in the tea house saw this person, their expressions changed drastically.

“Isn’t that… the crown prince? Crown Prince Yè Wúshì?”

“What is going on? Why would the crown prince come to a place like this?”

“What does he want?”

Everyone was curious and shocked, but soon they seemed to realize something.

They all turned their eyes to Luo Xinli and the Golden Blood Ginseng on her table.

Could it be that the crown prince is also after Luo Jianxian and the Golden Blood Ginseng?

It seemed this Golden Blood Ginseng was indeed a hot potato, even attracting the crown prince’s attention. If the court got involved, things could become very troublesome.

At the table, Luo Xinli had already closed the box, her wary eyes fixed on the door, on Yè Wúshì, and on the huge crowd of soldiers surrounding the tea house.

Not only did he bring soldiers, but he also brought many martial experts. These people were originally from the martial world, but now… they seemed to be working for him, serving under his command.