The newly built temporary imperial residence could indeed be described with the word 'grand'.
When Zong Shou arrived here under the protection of tens of thousands of cavalry, he was slightly shocked.
Compared to Hanyan Palace, it was like heaven and earth.
Even if the former was repaired, it was built by Zong Weiran after all, so it was naturally a little stingy.
As for the palace in front of him, who knew who built it. It was beside mountains and water. It wasn't purely looking for beauty and magnificence. Instead, it was cleverly combined with the geography of this place and the primitive forest. The pavilions and terraces were all exquisite and unique.
Although it gave off a majestic aura, it was also beautiful and fresh. Looking at it, it was like a celestial realm. It merged into the mountains and rivers of this place without any sense of awkwardness at all.
Not only was the scenery great, but it was also a cultivation holy land.
Even the Juntian Celestial Palace that Zong Shou loved couldn't be compared to it.
Every day one would stay here and look at the natural scenery of the garden, the weird mountains and rocks, clear springs and lakes. One would definitely feel relaxed and happy.
Zong Shou's annoyed mood also became slightly better.
"How much did this palace cost? Did it really come from the military? "
He thought to himself that if it really came from the military, then this time he would have really profited.
Hu Zhongyuan who came along looked over like he was looking at an idiot.
"How can it all come from the military? It is just temporarily borrowing it. The inspector has already sent a letter to the cabinet saying that he wants to use the treasury. The prime minister has already approved it! "
Zong Shou's face twitched, thinking to himself that so that was the case. This palace in front of him still needed to be paid for by his own family.
At this moment, 20% of the Cloud World Da Qian's income each year went to the treasury. Along with the investment of the green cloud stone path and the various medicine gardens, they could earn thousands of celestial stones each year.
However, the expenditure was also huge. After this battle, they would definitely recruit more royal family helpers. They would also need to provide for more Spirit Changing Demon Slaying Warriors and Source Ocean Demon Slaying Warriors.
His Book of Eon was a bottomless hole that couldn't be filled.
This palace in front of him was like cutting off his flesh!
Originally, if only Renbo agreed, it would be useless. However, Kong Yao was his princess consort.
"Cut the crap. How much does it cost?"
"We invited a famous garden expert from the mid plains to help. There were also dozens of Celestial Realm Cultivators to set up the Spiritual Protecting Formation. The materials used were all top grade. A total of 400 low grade immortal stones. The inspector said that if it wasn't so extravagant, it wouldn't be enough to bewitch people. "
Four hundred Low Grade Immortal Crystals?
Was that all Zong Shouxin wanted? Forget it, it's nothing! He was rich and could afford it.
A Taiyi Divine Lightning Warship cost two thousand low-grade immortal stones.
That Hu Zhongyuan, however, still wanted to continue, "There are also those 300,000 strong and able-bodied men. On the surface, it is called enlisting laborers, but in reality, it is to control and win over the tribes of the southern border. They were all at the peak of Grade 3, and there were over 20,000 Grade 4 Martial Masters and Spirit Cultivators. The Inspector said that Jun Shang had already exempted all corvee labor, even in the southern border, he could not make an exception. This was why the wages couldn't be low, which was why he added another hundred and twenty low grade immortal stones. If it wasn't for so many people who had the ability to lift ten thousand kilograms, how would they be able to build such a palace in a month? "
Zong Shou nearly spat out blood, his eyes fainting. This Kong Yao really didn't treat money as money. She was really helping others! Sooner or later, his entire fortune would be squandered away by this woman.
The good mood from before was totally gone. The scenery in front of him was still really beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
However, in Zong Shou's eyes, every blade of grass and tree here contained the blood and tears of Zong Shou!
While sighing, a look of praise flashed across Sōmorime's eyes.
At this moment, Kong Yao probably had another 300,000 elite troops who had been through hundreds of battles to use.
The land of the southern border was fertile, but wars were endless. They also had to go against those endless beasts. Although it was a barbaric land, martial path and spiritual cultivation were really developed.
The population was small, but the experts that were produced each year far exceeded other places. After going through numerous battles, they could form an army the moment they were gathered. They didn't even need to train.
The barbarian race was simple and righteous. As long as they were recruited with benefits, they would fight to the death for them. Kong Yao, she really had good methods …
Dejected, Zong Shou walked into the palace while being surrounded. Then, he saw that the palace was filled with beauties. All of them were natural beauties. Maybe because they were all from the southern barbarian race, their skin color was healthy and they were filled with energy. They weren't like those palace maids who were weak and sickly.
Hu Zhongyuan was dazzled for a moment. His eyes darted all over the place, almost drooling.
Zong Shou was also distracted for a moment, thinking to himself that Kong Yao was really bold to place so many beauties in front of him.
He scoffed in his heart, thinking to himself, was she looking down on him? If she really made him annoyed, he would go crazy and marry eight to ten concubines to make her and Yiren regret.
He was unhappy in his heart, so he vented his anger on Hu Zhongyuan. He heavily patted Hu Zhongyuan's shoulder. A surge of true qi entered, causing Hu Zhongyuan's entire body to creak and groan. The bones in his body felt like they were about to fall apart.
"What are you looking at? Everything within the palace belongs to me. How can you look at it? If you continue, I will dig out your eyes! "
Hu Zhongyuan's body was powerless, like there were ten thousand ants biting him as he laid on the ground.
He knew that he was implicated once more, but he didn't care, smiling, "Ruler, that isn't appropriate! Shouldn't you reward one or two beauties to win over loyal subjects? "
"You are a good general? What loyal subject? "
Zong Shou scoffed in disdain. He knew that Hu Zhongyuan's face was thicker than a city wall, so he casually waved his sleeves, "Forget it, I can't be bothered with you! These girls will be sent back in the future, I have no power to deal with them. If you like anyone, you can ask for them yourself. As long as you don't use force, you can do whatever you want. If you can bring them away, then you have the ability! "
He turned his head and said, "It is the same for you!"
These words were directed at the Gantian Mountain generals following behind him.
They were all delighted, their eyes shining as they looked at the passing maidservants like wolves.
Hu Zhongyuan was delighted, rubbing his fists and preparing to show off the methods of Gantian Mountain City's Young Master Hu. Zong Shou seemed to have thought about something, smiling with deep meaning, "Oh right! I remember the day before yesterday when Concubine Yao chose you as her partner, you, Hu Zhongyuan, were unwilling. You said that it was boring to accompany me and that you wanted to stay under Concubine Yao to have a good battle with the Taishang troops. After thinking about it, I decided to fulfill your wish. As you wish, you can go back tomorrow and serve under Concubine Yao. "
Hu Zhongyuan's face was ashen white as he groaned. He thought to himself that his Ruler was a little too evil.
Chu Xue hugged the Blood Moon Blade and followed on the other side of Zong Shou. At this moment, her hand was touching her lips as she giggled.
Zong Shou didn't bother about this fellow, stepping into the palace and his mood changed.
This palace was already built, even if it was destroyed, he wouldn't be able to get back the celestial stones. Rather than being annoyed, why not open up and enjoy it. Only then would he not lose out.
He was originally a luxurious person. However, due to the frequent use of the Book of Eon, he was poor which was why he restrained himself. Actually, he was really happy with this palace.
At this moment, knowing that it was built with the money from his treasury, he felt at ease.
Walking over, as expected, there wasn't a single place that wasn't beautiful.
The steps made of white jade were untainted by dust. Those stone paths looked really normal, but they were all made of pigeon blood stones that were worth Grade-7 mind stones. Not only was it low-profile and beautiful, but it also had a different kind of beauty. It was also one of the foundations of the formation.
When he walked deep into the palace, Zong Shou was startled.
"Is this the Wine Pool and Meat Forest?"
Numerous top-grade celestial wines were all poured into a giant white jade pool. It shone with an amber-colored glow, just the wine fragrance alone was enough to make one drunk.
It wasn't as exaggerated as the Meat Forest, but the tables around were filled with delicacies. They smelled and looked good, making one salivate.
The fragrance of the dishes and wine mixed together, making one's appetite rise.
This was even worse than Jie Zhou in the past!
He remembered that in ancient history, Jie Zhou just hung pieces of cooked meat beside the wine pool.
How could it be compared to now, where there were top chefs who carefully cooked?
The Meat Forest method was already outdated.
"Who knew that Little Yao 'er would actually fall!"
Zong Shou felt pained. Thinking back to when Kong Yao saw his hall filled with gold bricks, she was filled with disdain.
He casually took a jade cup and scooped a cup from the wine pool.
Tasting it carefully, he only felt a sweet fragrance in his mouth, like the Jade Pool flowing down his throat.
Zong Shoxin was stunned for a moment, "Nine Fragrance Spiritual Dew, was it made by Shangguan Zhenru?"
Zong Shou had long heard about this girl who made Lei Dong and Ruotao fall in love with her. He had tasted many of the wine that this girl brewed, but unfortunately, he didn't have the chance to see it.
The generals behind him were all at a loss, not knowing what was going on. A female official at the side bowed, "It is the Nine Fragrance Spiritual Dew. Half a month ago, Concubine Yao bought 50 jugs at once."
Zong Shou broke into a laugh. Was Little Yao 'er worried that he would be lonely in this palace?
It was not bad to have good wine to accompany him.
"Since there is a Wine Pool and Meat Forest, then let's call this palace Jiuchi Palace!"
He had noticed that this palace didn't have a name.
"Jiuchi Palace?"
Hu Zhongyuan pinched his chin and thought about it seriously, "That's not bad! However, I think it's better to call it Gold Palace, White Jade Palace, Meat Forest Palace, they are more luxurious. They are worthy of the ruler's aura … "
Before he finished, Zong Shou used his finger to smack him heavily. He didn't dare to speak anymore.
Just at this moment, Zong Shou saw a spiritual light descend from the sky and land in front of him.
It was a message talisman. Zong Shou casually held it in his hand. Following which he laughed out, "Our army has won, killing 320 thousand!"
Half a day ago, Kong Yao's army started to retreat from Jade Canyon.
However, when the Taishang chased and the army passed through that sword mark. They struck halfway, using brute force to break through. They pretty much killed the Taishang general on the battlefield. He had no choice but to retreat back to the north shore, looking on as the Da Qian army retreated. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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