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Dongfang Xuan's brows gradually furrowed.

Indeed, he sensed the aura of lifespan from this pill.

But the lifespan in this pill clearly comes from the Sixth Realm of the Yin Yang School…

This cannot be refined through essence blood. After absorbing the Yin Yang Technique from the Ximen Family, he became more convinced of his standpoint. Lifespan can only be transferred from a Semi-Saint of the Yin Yang School to others; otherwise, there is no method of refining a Lifespan Extension Pill using others' essence blood…

He looked at Huang Yuan and asked, "Where did you get this pill?"

Huang Yuan glanced at Li Nuo and said, "A mysterious alchemist…"

He dared not say more; this was a matter between father and son, and he dared not interfere.

Li Nuo looked at Dongfang Xuan and asked, "What did you see?"

Dongfang Xuan replied, "This pill comes from a Semi-Saint of the Yin Yang School, who infused his own lifespan into it. As long as one knows the method, any Semi-Saint of the Yin Yang School can do it…"

Huang Yuan exclaimed, "But he said it was refined with Imperial Family essence blood…"

Dongfang Xuan waved his sleeve and said, "Such nonsense, only enough to deceive laymen like you…"

Huang Yuan questioned, "But why would he…"

Li Nuo said deeply, "He seeks to stir the continent's situation. In this, a competent member of the School of Cross and Vertical should be involved…"

He had long suspected that the existence of the Lifespan Extension Pill might merely be a ploy.

A few Lifespan Extension Pills could make emperors of small countries abdicate, and major imperial families turn against each other. Also belonging to the School of Cross and Vertical, Li Nuo sensed a strong scent of conspiracy, and he had to admit that the opponent's level was far above his own.

With an increasingly profound understanding of various families' strengths, Li Nuo realized that the School of Cross and Vertical was severely underestimated.

Because they always hide behind others, leading people to know very little about them. The deepest impression they leave is their skill in intrigue, but actually, their strength also ranks among the top.

Unlike other families, the strength of the School of Cross and Vertical is merely a byproduct of their cultivation process.

A member of the School of Cross and Vertical known for strength is certainly not the best in their school.

The essence of Cross and Vertical Skill lies in hiding one's true intentions, in manipulating from the shadows. The better one hides, the more beneficial it is for one's cultivation; in many cases, even tasks that could be accomplished with absolute strength, they would choose to use schemes.

Only in this way can their Cross and Vertical Skill be enhanced.

Among today's Five Great Dynasties, Zhao Country is not manipulated by the School of Cross and Vertical; Li Nuo does not know if there is involvement with Daxia, but behind Wei, Chu, Qi Countries, each is manipulated by them.

One could say that every change in the situation of the continent over the centuries has been manipulated from behind by the School of Cross and Vertical.

Dongfang Xuan expressed profound bewilderment about this matter, asking, "Why is he doing this?"

This question is not hard to guess.

Or perhaps there's no need to guess at all.

With today's continental situation, the objective of all members of the School of Cross and Vertical is none other than the unification of the world. The only difference is who will unify the world: Wei Country, Chu Country, or Qi Country…

Everything they do is merely preparation for the unification of the world.

Li Nuo looked at Huang Yuan and asked, "What else did the alchemist say?"

Huang Yuan thought for a moment and said, "He said that the essence blood of a Semi-Saint can extend life by five years, and the essence blood of emperors from the Five Great Dynasties can extend life by 60 years…"

"Nonsense!"

Dongfang Xuan uttered without hesitation, but then, as if realizing something, his tone paused, murmuring, "I understand, he not only wants to eliminate the imperial families of each country but also wants the continent's Semi-Saints to kill each other, even wants the emperors from the Five Great Dynasties…"

Senior Dongfang's suspicion was not unfounded.

The unification of the world is only the ultimate goal of the School of Cross and Vertical, but among them, there is no agreement on the means to achieve this goal.

The one behind the Lifespan Extension Pill aims for more than just the lives of royal members from various countries; they also target the Semi-Saint powerhouses of the continent, even the emperors from the Five Great Dynasties…

Li Nuo suddenly realized something.

Since the alchemist has contact with the Emperor of Wei, might the Emperor of Daxia also be aware of this matter?

He surely knows…

After all, the matter of the Lifespan Extension Pill originates from Daxia.

If he also believes that the essence blood of Semi-Saints can extend life, then those two Semi-Saints of Wei Country are probably…

…

Chang'an.

The capture and secret transport of two Semi-Saints from Wei Country to Chang'an is only known to a few of the court's high officials.

Li Nuo, the top scholar of the Six Subjects, never disappoints in his actions.

At a time when Daxia was facing the invasion of strong countries, he managed to break through from Yue Country, executing a strategy to besiege Wei to save Xia, occupying over a dozen regions of Wei Country, forcing Wei Country to divert some troops back for defense, greatly reducing the pressure on the southwestern front.

Now, he even captured two Semi-Saints from Wei Country, bringing long-awaited sunshine to the long-clouded Daxia court.

Imperial Palace.

Though the two Semi-Saints from Wei Country are captured, the Daxia court does not treat them harshly. Instead of imprisoning them in the dungeon, they are temporarily held in the palace.

Both are seriously injured, with their cultivation sealed by the young Semi-Saint from Legalism, never imagining that they would fall to such a state.

The only solace is that Xia Country treats them fairly well. Within the palace, they can move freely, with fine tea, wine, and delicacies continuously delivered.

The two are not worried about their fate.

Though Wei and Xia Countries are at war, they've maintained a certain tacit understanding from the start.