Liao Ling first thought was that the one who wrote the book was someone who had witnessed her life, whether it was a immortal spying on the mortal realm out of boredom, or someone she knew.
She had gradually accepted Meng Yu's death over the years and held each memory close to her heart.
This was also why she didn't get married or form a harem as the Empress.
But what if....Meng Yu was still alive....And not only that, he wrote this book.
"That would explain everything."
Liao Ling quietly muttered in her heart, hoping that this was the truth.
Hua'er spoke in a muffled voice, "W-when I ascended, I bought it at a empty bookstore. I just found the drawings on the cover to be interesting..."
Liao Ling speaks quickly, "Show me where it is!"
...
...
They reached a upper realm.
There are many realms above the upper realm, but they only become accessible whenever cultivators level up.
This upper realm was filled with immortal level cultivators.
Hua'er points at the bookstore.
"I bought it-"
*Fwoosh!*
Without being able to finish her sentence, Liao Ling had already made her move.
She sees a old immortal at the counter in all white and appears in front of him, startling the old man.
"H-how can I help you esteemed guest!?"
The old man knew this person wasn't ordinary and quickly spoke in case he accidentally offends someone he can't handle.
He was quite experienced already as well.
"This book, who wrote it?"
She points at [Imperialistic Might].
"Uhh.....I don't know."
A sudden pressure presses him down.
"I'll ask again, WHO WROTE IT!"
The old man knew he had said the wrong thing.
"I-I-I know!"
The pressure fell off.
"SPEAK!"
Liao Ling had no patience whenever it came to Meng Yu.
"It was by...Hao Yu..."
The old man shake his head helplessly.
'After all, I need to live too. Sorry old pal, I really can't help you...'
"Hao...Yu?"
Her eyes gleamed brightly as she smiled uncontrollably.
'Even the name is similar! This can't be a coincidence!'
"Where is he?"
"....This....uhm..."
He looks around acting like someone was watching him.
"....I've been wondering this for a while...."
"h-huh yes?!"
"...Why are you so nervous?"
"That's because I'm...scared of you..."
The volume of his voice crept down in a low voice as if he was a child who got caught.
"....Who else is searching for Meng...Hao Yu?"
"....If I say it...I'll die..."
He plays with his hand nervously.
"Speak or else."
A blazing fire appeared on her hands.
"Oh yes, oh yes, Hm, I've heard lately there was a great event at the Shao Academy!"
"....Fine, I'll let you go for now."
She walks towards the door, but stopped at the entrance.
The old man breathed a sigh of relief.
"But if I can't find him...I'll be back!"
"...."
Liao Ling instantly vanished.
After a second or two the old man finally relaxed.
"Geez Hao Yu, how many affairs do you have? Why do they keep coming to me!? I should just charge you 10 times the price to set up your books here!!"