Ch 260: Jing Yuxian Listens
“Mm.”
Li Hanzhou merely uttered a sound of affirmation; he did not expect that Emperor Yu Yang was concerned about this matter.
But what did Emperor Yu Yang mean by mentioning this? Did he also want to persuade him to return the Hidden Buddha Pagoda?
Worried about diplomatic issues?
“I hear it’s the Space-Time World Bead?” Emperor Yu Yang’s conversation seemed casual, but the questions he asked were all on point.
“Yes.”
Li Hanzhou did not hide anything, because he knew that since Emperor Yu Yang asked this, Emperor Yu Yang must have already grasped everything.
“The Spirit Treasures refined by the State Preceptor are truly extraordinary.” Emperor Yu Yang smiled. “According to the Spirit Chart Treasure Canon, the Space-Time World Bead can only teleport one person; it’s impossible to teleport other things. Yet, the Space-Time World Bead refined by the State Preceptor actually teleported the Hidden Buddha Pagoda, and I even hear that Master Huining of Tianlong Temple is currently a guest at Longevity Temple.”
“From the previous Seven Treasures Gourd that could absorb people’s clothes, and the Soul-Snatching Bell that caused people to lose bladder control, to various later Spirit Treasures, all possess extraordinary abilities. This should be the unique power of the State Preceptor, right?”
Emperor Yu Yang took a sip of milk tea and asked with a smile.
Li Hanzhou was not surprised at all; the entire Divine Palace Kingdom belonged to Emperor Yu Yang, and it was too easy for Emperor Yu Yang to find out anything.
Moreover, Li Hanzhou also knew that there were such secret agencies in the Divine Palace Kingdom, just like Zhu Yuanzhang’s Imperial Guard in the past; anyone could be an Imperial Guard.
Therefore, the Emperor knew almost everything.
Although the sects in Jianghu all had extremely good relationships with Yu Qingyang, in reality, many people in these sects could be Emperor Yu Yang’s people.
However, Li Hanzhou didn’t know how to explain the specific reason why his Spirit Treasures had such a situation.
“I don’t know the specific reason.” Li Hanzhou truthfully stated.
“It’s alright, alright. I have no intention of exploring the State Preceptor’s secrets.” Emperor Yu Yang waved his hand, reassuring Li Hanzhou. “I have several reasons for appointing you as the State Preceptor.”
“The powers in Jianghu are roughly divided into three parts: those who follow Ninth, those who follow Third Brother, and finally the neutral ones. But among these neutral sects, your Longevity Temple has done a lot for my Divine Palace Kingdom, so I think you are the most suitable person to be the State Preceptor.”
“The Dragon Court also needs a State Preceptor like you to subdue this group of people.” The group of people Emperor Yu Yang referred to were the court officials.
“And also, Your Majesty wants me to help refine a Spirit Treasure, right?”
Li Hanzhou spoke.
“Yes.” Emperor Yu Yang did not deny it.
“Then what kind of Spirit Treasure does Your Majesty want me to refine?” Li Hanzhou guessed that it must be an extremely rare Spirit Treasure.
Li Hanzhou was happy to refine such a thing.
Although it was for others, during the refining process, he could also come into contact with the formula, which was equivalent to adding more foundation for himself.
“We’ll talk about this later.” Emperor Yu Yang said, “It’s not the right time yet. It’s enough for the State Preceptor to know about this matter.”
“Also, I know that there are many things in Longevity Temple that need the State Preceptor to handle, and you certainly can’t stay in Divine Dynasty Tower all the time. Therefore, the State Preceptor can refine a Space-Time World Bead and place it in Divine Dynasty Tower, wouldn’t that make it much more convenient for you to come and go? As for the materials to refine the Space-Time World Bead, I can provide them to you.”
Upon hearing this, Li Hanzhou’s eyes lit up.
It was indeed a good idea.
“Your Majesty, I have something else I want to ask Your Majesty.”
Li Hanzhou asked at this time.
“Ask.” Emperor Yu Yang said.
“Regarding the matter of my Longevity Temple’s Patriarch, Li Qingfeng.” Li Hanzhou asked, “Outside the Dragon Court, records about Li Qingfeng seem to have been erased. I wonder if it was Your Majesty’s doing?”
“Return to Divine Dynasty Tower; you will find your answer there.”
Emperor Yu Yang smiled mysteriously.
He did not directly answer Li Hanzhou’s question.
After leaving Emperor Yu Yang’s Back Garden, Li Hanzhou, led by a Little Eunuch, arrived at Divine Dynasty Tower.
Divine Dynasty Tower had been uninhabited for hundreds of years, but it was still very clean; the vast space was like a Daoist Temple.
At the entrance of Divine Dynasty Tower, there was a huge stone tablet, on which were inscribed the deeds of the successive State Preceptors of the Divine Palace Kingdom. However, to Li Hanzhou’s surprise, the first State Preceptor of the Divine Palace Kingdom was actually Li Qingfeng.
“The Old Daoist Priest was actually the first State Preceptor of the Divine Palace Kingdom?”
Li Hanzhou had no idea before.
At this moment, several eunuchs came from outside, carrying a tray covered with a red cloth. They said respectfully, “Lord State Preceptor, Your Majesty’s decree: for the State Preceptor’s meritorious service in Yunzhou, a Divine Weapon is bestowed as a reward.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Li Hanzhou looked at the red cloth without much excitement.
Whether it was a Divine Weapon or not was not important; he was not good at using weapons.
He lifted the red cloth; underneath was a long sword.
At the first glance at this sword, Li Hanzhou vaguely seemed to hear the sound of wind. His Qi Gazing Technique instantly activated, and he discovered that strands of wind were entwined around the sword.
“What a Divine Weapon.”
Li Hanzhou reached out and picked up the sword.
It felt light in his hand.
The sword sheath was entirely emerald green, giving a feeling of natural Heavenly Dao.
Drawing the sword from its sheath, the sound of the sword body and sheath rubbing against each other seemed to contain a rhythm of Heaven and Earth.
It was extremely pleasant to the ear.
“Truly a fine sword.”
“Worthy of the title of Sword Demon.”
At that moment, a figure descended from the sky and arrived at Divine Dynasty Tower.
Looking at the approaching person, it was Old Master Qin Guan.
Li Hanzhou was not surprised.
From the previous events, Li Hanzhou guessed that there must be Emperor Yu Yang’s people in Longevity Temple, and the most likely candidate was Dao Canggu, who was feigning madness.
“Old Master Qin.”
Knowing that the other party was Dao Canggu, Li Hanzhou still called Dao Canggu by his false name.
“Brother Li, the Emperor actually bestowed this sword upon you; I am truly envious.” Dao Canggu stared intently at the sword in Li Hanzhou’s hand. “Even though I don’t use a sword, seeing this sword makes me want to switch to Sword Dao.”
“This sword has quite a history?”
Li Hanzhou did not know much about Divine Weapons, so he did not recognize what kind of sword it was.
“Among the top ten Divine Weapons on the Divine Weapon Ranking, five are swords. These five swords are also known as the Five Heavenly Chosen Swords: the Divine Prison Sword, ranked first; the Great Yinfeng, ranked third; Jing Yuxianting, ranked sixth; Cold Sparrow, ranked eighth; and Star Xuan, ranked ninth. The sword in your hand is Jing Yuxianting, ranked sixth. Tell me, isn’t this sword extraordinary?”
Dao Canggu’s eyes were practically glued to the sword.
If it were someone else, Dao Canggu might have already killed them for this sword.
“Sixth on the Divine Weapon Ranking?”
Li Hanzhou was also startled. Before, he had the Autumn Burial, ranked thirty-second, and already so many people wanted to take it from him. Sixth on the Divine Weapon Ranking? Wouldn’t they just devour him?
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