Xuanhuan: The Empress and I Swapped Bodies - Chapter 94

Ye Wushuang’s recent expedition had yielded an astonishing harvest.

Not only had he secured thirty major worlds, but he had also acquired countless supreme techniques and treasures of the Supreme Realm.

Each of these techniques and artifacts was invaluable, capable of forging peerless experts who could stand alone against overwhelming odds.

In this regard, Ye Wushuang’s actions had significantly bolstered the Divine Dragon Empire’s foundation.

With such an abundance of resources, the empire’s powerhouses would soon sprout like bamboo shoots after rain.

From this perspective alone, Ye Wushuang had rendered an immense service—one the empire would not soon forget.

As the Divine Dragon Imperial Seal put it: From now on, Ye Wushuang need never worry about cultivation resources again. The Divine Dragon Empire will provide everything.

And indeed, with thirty new worlds under its dominion, the empire had more than enough to spare.

Moreover, for a talent like Ye Wushuang, no expense was too great.

If resources could bind him to the empire, then resources were meaningless in comparison.

Thus, the Imperial Seal had offered him unprecedented privileges—conditions that would be unthinkable in any other faction.

For instance, within the imperial family, Ye Wushuang would enjoy the same treatment as the Divine Dragon Empress herself.

Though he wouldn’t wield her authority or status, he would have unrestricted access to the imperial vaults: boundless resources and the freedom to study any supreme technique in the royal archives.

Such an offer was unheard of.

Before this, only a select few within the imperial family had been permitted to browse the archives at will or draw freely from the royal treasury.

Extending these privileges to an outsider was groundbreaking—not just for the Divine Dragon Empire, but for all major powers.

Yet the Imperial Seal was confident that, given the Empress’s wisdom, she would not oppose this decision.

In fact, she would likely be its staunchest supporter.

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang merely nodded without further comment, continuing to organize the techniques he had acquired.

The imperial archives undoubtedly housed formidable methods, but compared to his Nine Revolutions of the Divine Dragon, they still fell short.

What he truly coveted were resources.

To cultivate the Nine Revolutions, the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art, and the Undying Heavenly Art—to walk the path of overpowering ten thousand techniques with sheer force—required an astronomical accumulation of resources.

If he had to gather them alone, it would take countless battles and immeasurable time.

But if the imperial family was willing to supply them? That changed everything.

It would save him years of effort, accelerating his growth exponentially.

Thus, Ye Wushuang was more than satisfied with the terms.

And he was happy to return the favor by enriching the empire.

…..

Less than a month after his return with the thirty worlds, another visitor arrived.

This time, it was no enemy—but family.

Not Ye Wushuang’s, however.

It was the Divine Dragon Empress’s aunt, Liu Ningxian.

Though she was the Empress’s aunt, she had been raised in another faction, rarely setting foot in the empire except for occasional visits.

Yet despite this, she had still reached the Supreme Realm.

In her current sect, she was revered as a founding elder—a figure of immense stature.

Thus, her arrival was met with grand ceremony.

Her existence was one of the imperial family’s hidden aces. Should the empire ever face true peril, a single summons would bring her rushing to its aid.

And the moment she stepped into the palace, she sought out Ye Wushuang.

“Yan’er, I’ve missed you so much!”

Before Ye Wushuang could react, Liu Ningxian swept him into a tight embrace.

For a moment, he was too stunned to respond.

The warmth of her arms, the faint scent of plum blossoms—it was all overwhelming.

“Y-You…!”

“What, surprised to see me?”

Still holding him, Liu Ningxian chuckled, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

From this angle, her beauty was even more striking—which only deepened Ye Wushuang’s awkwardness.

“Y-Yes!”

He had no idea how to handle this situation, so he simply played along.

“Well, it’s because your aunt missed you!”

“Tell me, Yan’er—have you missed me these past years?”

“O-Of course! I think of you every day!”

In truth, Ye Wushuang knew almost nothing about Liu Ningxian.

But denying her would be unthinkable.

His answer drew a delighted smile from her—

—which then twisted into a pout.

“Liar! If you really missed me, you would’ve visited!”

“If not for the news of you seizing thirty worlds and slaying over twenty Supreme experts, I wouldn’t even have known the imperial family was in danger! You clearly treat me as an outsider!”

When she had first heard the rumors, her heart had nearly stopped.

The thought of the imperial family being wiped out—leaving her utterly alone in the world—had terrified her.

Thankfully, the Divine Dragon Empress had proven invincible, crushing all foes.

Not only had the empire emerged unscathed, its prestige had soared to unprecedented heights.

Yet despite this, Liu Ningxian had rushed over at once, fearing further schemes might arise.

Her presence alone would deter any would-be aggressors.

Hearing her reproach, Ye Wushuang hastily reassured her.

“How could I ever see you as an outsider? You’re my dearest, most trusted aunt!”

“It’s just that the situation was too urgent—I didn’t have time to inform you!”

“Now that you’re here, you must stay for a while. Don’t leave so soon!”

As he spoke, he subtly wiped nonexistent sweat from his brow.

Dealing with Liu Ningxian was… taxing.

But his words seemed to placate her.

“Fine! Then I’ll stay for a year—and eat you out of house and home!”

Of course, her threat was empty.

Her true purpose was to remain as a guardian for the next year, ensuring no other factions dared scheme against the empire.

With her here, many would think twice before acting.

After all, the name Ningxian carried its own weight across the Tianyuan Universe.