Leo’s fingers touched Princess Lyra’s lower abdomen, and the Nine-Petal Ice-Soul Lotus activated, sending a surge of extreme cold into her dantian.
Inside Princess Lyra’s dantian, the lake of spiritual power was filled with fiery red poisonous mist.
As the domineering cold force entered, the fiery red poisonous mist was quickly forced into a corner.
Leo controlled the cold force to envelop the clustered poisonous mist and swiftly moved it upward.
Princess Lyra’s delicate face turned red, and she spat out a mouthful of fiery red poisonous blood.
The poisonous blood hit the ground, corroding a hole in the icy floor instantly.
With the expulsion of the poisonous blood, the scorpion-like pattern on Princess Lyra’s left cheek completely disappeared.
“It’s done,” Leo exhaled deeply and said.
Thus, the Flame Fire Devil Scorpion poison that had tormented Princess Lyra was completely eradicated by Leo.
Leo reached into his Storage Sack and pulled out a snow-white blanket, covering Princess Lyra’s body.
“Thank you, Lord Leo,” Princess Lyra said, blushing as she glanced at Leo from the ice bed.
“Rest well tonight, Your Highness. You’ll be fully recovered by tomorrow. I’ll take my leave now,” Leo said, turning to leave.
Outside in the courtyard, the Martial Dynasty Emperor, Prince Caspian, the Crown Prince, Prince Caius, and others waited quietly.
The waiting process was always anxious and grueling.
When the door opened, the Martial Dynasty Emperor’s expression shifted, and he hurried forward to ask, “Lord Leo, how is she?”
Prince Caspian and others focused their gaze on Leo, awaiting his response.
“The fire poison has been completely removed. Princess Lyra will be back to normal after resting tonight,” Leo said with a smile as he removed the black cloth covering his eyes and looked at the Martial Dynasty Emperor.
“That’s wonderful news! Thank you so much, Lord Leo!” The Martial Dynasty Emperor’s face lit up with joy.
Prince Caspian and others also showed signs of relief and gratitude as they looked at Leo with complex expressions.
Shane gazed at Leo with a peculiar look, his emotions indescribable.
This was an illness that even the guild leader couldn’t cure, yet this young man had managed to heal it.
Of course, whether it was truly as this young man claimed would only be known by tomorrow.
“The night is deep; let me take Lord Leo to rest,” the Martial Dynasty Emperor said, noticing Leo’s fatigue.
Leo nodded in agreement.
First refining the Snowsoul Pill and then treating Princess Lyra had taken a toll on him. He indeed needed a good rest now.
“Winston, immediately arrange for Lord Leo to stay at Vista Palace,” the Emperor instructed the chief eunuch Winston.
Hearing the Emperor’s words, Winston was taken aback. Vista Palace was a newly built palace in the royal compound that even His Majesty hadn’t stayed in yet.
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Winston responded respectfully despite his surprise.
Vista Palace was adorned with various rare spiritual woods and spirit flowers, creating a pleasant environment.
However, Leo had no interest in admiring the surroundings at this moment. He went straight into the palace to rest.
After the Emperor and others left, only Leo and nine palace maids dressed in elegant attire remained in the hall.
“My lord, His Majesty instructed us to serve you. Do you have any orders?” The leading palace maid asked softly as she looked at Leo.
“Take me to the bathing area,” Leo instructed.
“Yes, my lord,” the leading palace maid replied and led Leo to the bathhouse within the palace.
In the bathhouse, except for the leading palace maid, the other eight maids changed into thin garments.
Various spirit flowers floated on the water surface in the pool, emitting a faint floral fragrance.
“My lord, we are here to assist you with your bath,” several maids said in unison as they bowed to Leo and approached him with blushing faces.
The leading maid shyly lowered her head and reached out to untie Leo’s clothes.
“No need. I’ll do it myself. You may leave,” Leo stopped her.
“Yes, my lord,” the maids responded softly and left.
After they left, Leo entered the pool and enjoyed a comfortable hot bath.
After bathing and changing into fresh clothes, he followed a maid to his sleeping quarters.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Leo closed his eyes slightly and began to restore his spiritual and mental energy using Nine Transformations of the Stars.
The night passed peacefully.
At dawn, when the first rays of sunlight streamed in, Leo opened his eyes. His body had fully recovered to its optimal state.
Leo got off the bed and stretched lazily, feeling refreshed and invigorated.
After being served by maids for washing up, Leo headed to Vista Palace’s main hall.
Outside the main hall stood the Martial Dynasty Emperor, Princess Lyra, Shane, Mike, Winston, and other attendants.
“Lord Leo,” the Martial Dynasty Emperor greeted with a hint of joy on his dignified face as he approached Leo.
“Good morning, Your Majesty,” Leo smiled and greeted back. Then a beautiful figure caught his eye.
Princess Lyra wore a water-green dress. Her skin was like snow; her eyes were bright; her teeth were white. She looked lively and adorable as she gazed at Leo with joy.
“How are you feeling now, Your Highness?” Leo asked with a smile.
Meeting Leo’s gaze, Princess Lyra blushed slightly. She bowed gracefully to Leo and said softly, “Thank you for saving my life, Lord Leo.”
“Please rise, Your Highness. There’s no need for such courtesy,” Leo quickly gestured for her to stand up.
Princess Lyra blushed as she stood up and retreated behind the Martial Dynasty Emperor.
The Emperor smiled and said, “Lord Leo must not have had breakfast yet. I’ve already had it prepared. After breakfast, I will take you to the treasury.”
Leo smiled and nodded. “Thank you, Your Majesty.”
The Martial Dynasty had been established for nearly two thousand years. The treasures in the royal treasury must be abundant.
After having breakfast at the Imperial Dining Hall, the Martial Dynasty Emperor led Leo to a palace made entirely of hard white jade stone.
Around the palace were at least two hundred Golden Lion Guards in armor standing guard.
“Greetings to Your Majesty!” The Golden Lion Guards knelt on one knee simultaneously and shouted.
“Rise,” the Emperor raised his hand slightly and looked at Leo. “Lord Leo, please.”
Leo nodded and stepped forward onto the steps.
After climbing a short flight of stairs, a tall stone gate about eight or nine meters high appeared before them.
The Martial Dynasty Emperor flicked his finger, sending a surge of spiritual power towards the stone gate.
Intricate golden patterns appeared on the ancient stone gate. The golden patterns automatically outlined a majestic golden lion design.
The golden lion design occupied the center of the stone gate, exuding an imposing aura that sealed the entire gate.
This scene made Leo’s eyes flash with surprise. “A level five sealing formation?”
A level five sealing formation could only be broken by a fifth-grade formation master or a Spirit God realm expert.
However, Leo could still sense that this level five sealing formation on the stone gate had aged significantly. Parts of its patterns were damaged or faded, weakening its sealing power considerably.