The Tale of the Lotus Heart

The next morning, Yong had someone fetch me clothes. The clothes were dark blue in color and different than the dresses and gowns I'd worn up until this point. The outfit was a pair of loose fitting pants paired with a cross-tied, shorter dress that was thicker with leather pads sown to the shoulders. The sleeves were fitted like a long sleeved tshirt with leather cuffs that stopped at my wrist and protected half of my forearms. The belt that was tied on top was also made of leather. I swung my arm around and twisted in the clothing after the maid fairies dressed me. They didn't say anything, but I saw the questions in their face. Yong came back and looked over the outfit.

"Looks good," he smiled. I dropped my arms as I looked at him.

"I've been meaning to ask. Technology in the Mortal Realm is so advanced these days, for example: pants. Why do we have to go around like we're in the ancient era and wear dresses and gowns every day?" I asked. Yong scoffed as he straightened the belt on me.

"Did you forget? We live for hundreds of thousands of years. Things made on the Mortal Realm are mostly temporary or need constant replacement. It's easily to go with what works. As for clothes, same thing. We can fly to our destination if we want. Do you really think denim rubbing together every time you take a step can withstand a couple thousand years?" He answered my question with a question. It made sense. He held my shoulders gently as he sighed.

"Alright, be careful on your way," he said before placing a kiss on my head. When I got to the Imperial Army ground, Heavenly General was waiting for me. He bowed when he saw me.

"Princess, what can I do for you?" He asked.

"I've come to join the ranks," I replied. His eyes widened as he looked at me.

do you

go to whatever faction I choose. I figured my energy

battle in the Northern Territory with

easily become the most destructive and unpredictable weapon," I reminded him. He hesitated again before opening the gate for me. I saw quickly why he hesitated. With all of the soldiers training, I

put you in the general's tent since you're the only woman," he said, leading me to the tent. I walked

weren't using much internal energy as they practiced. I watched for a moment and

training feel so... lazy?"

of noble immortals. It's

middle of their practice while pulling my sword. I knocked a few of the soldiers off their feet before they finally realized the threat. They came at me with their swords but I was faster. I teased them by hitting a few of their helmets with my hand and pushing others. Soon, everyone's attention was on me. They chased and swung, but they couldn't keep up with me. I flew over them, under them, and teased them the whole time. They finally actually started working hard to catch me. After a few minutes, I placed my feet on the ground and recalled my

repay him?! Your lackluster efforts will get you killed! Do you expect others to save you out there? You couldn't even touch me just now. Even though you all had weapons in your hands, you couldn't react in time to attack. Start taking this seriously,

girl?" A guy said as he eyed me.