Chapter 341

"Why? If that's the case, it's only a matter of time before you overcome your Karmic Fire and enter the first rank. "

The Jinlian Taoist priest smiled and said, "Shouldn't it be a joyous occasion?"

If that's the case, it's only a matter of time before I vanquish the demon … The Taoist priest added in his heart.

Luo Yuheng said, "Even if Xu Qi'an is blessed by fate, is he stronger than the Yuanjing Emperor? Stronger than the future Crown Prince? Will the Supervisor allow me to perform Dual Cultivation with him? "

Her question hit the nail on the head and the Jinlian Taoist priest could not refute her.

The Jinlian Taoist priest nodded and said, "Junior Sister, your Daoist heart is clear. You're more suitable to become a first rank Daoist than your father and become an Earth Deity."

Luo Yuheng did not comment.

The Jinlian Taoist priest thought for a while and said, "Junior Sister, do you mind having a Daoist partner?"

Seeing the Imperial Preceptor staring at him, he laughed and said, "With fate and martial arts, Xu Qi'an will achieve great things in the future. If you want to perform Dual Cultivation with him, it's not something that can be done in a day. You can perform Dual Cultivation first and then cultivate your feelings.

"Renzong has been passed down to your bloodline. No matter what, you'll have to give birth to a child in the future. With your personality, after you perform Dual Cultivation with someone else, will you still be able to become a Daoist partner? "

Luo Yuheng scoffed and said, "An Earth Deity has an endless lifespan. Why would he need a child?"

The Jinlian Taoist priest smiled and said nothing.

Although an Earth Deity was free and unfettered and lived as long as the heavens, accidents were inevitable. Hence, he needed a child to pass on his legacy.

However, although Junior Sister Renzong was a Taoist Master, she was still a woman. She did not cultivate the path of Tenzō, who was forgetting about love. She would have a little temper sometimes.

"If you leave early, the history books might write a better picture of you." The Jinlian Taoist priest said with a smile.

Luo Yuheng said sarcastically, "The history books only say that beauty brings disaster to the country and the people. Yet, they don't know that the root of the problem is men. Those spineless writers did not dare to anger the Emperor, so they pushed all the blame onto the women. It was truly laughable.

"The Yuanjing Emperor cultivated to live forever. He wanted to be an Emperor. Even without Renzong, he would still cultivate. Even if there was no Renzong, he would still cultivate.

"That dog Wei Yuan said that I was bewitching the king. All these years, I have often told Emperor Yuan Jing that pills are no longer of much use, but he still produces a big pill every season and a small pill every ten days. He ignored my advice at all. Emperor?

"Junior Sister is right." The Jinlian Taoist priest agreed with Luo Yuheng. "You, Renzong, wanted to use the Emperor's Fate to cultivate and suppress the Karmic Fire. Although you had no choice, you did help the Yuanjing Emperor in his cultivation. He will inevitably take it out on you."

Are you trying to smooth things over with me? Luo Yuheng stared at him for a few seconds. Then, she got up and left. When she reached the door, she looked back.

"At the end of the 36th year of Yuanjing, the remnant soul of the Earth Sect's Taoist Master landed in the capital. He did not want to cultivate and instead, possessed the body of a cat. He was happy to be with cats … I want to add a stroke to Renzong's Chronicle."

Then, she turned into a ray of light and left.

Junior Sister, we can talk about this! The Jinlian Taoist priest rushed out of the room and reached out to the sky.

"What a petty and vengeful woman," the Jinlian Taoist priest muttered.

…

Xu Mansion.

Xu Qi 'an left the room. When he passed the inner hall, he saw Xu Lingyin running happily in the hall. Chu Caiwei was chasing after her.

Xu Lingyin ran and laughed like a tractor.

Aunt was playing with her potted plant. Xu Lingyue sat quietly on a chair and drank tea. She watched her sister play with the girl in the yellow dress.

"This woman came to my house again. She must be thinking about Big Brother …" Xu Lingyue silently labeled Chu Caiwei, but she did not show it. Occasionally, when Chu Caiwei looked at her, she would return a gentle smile.

Xu Qi 'an first cupped his hands at Dean Zhao Shou. He stepped into the hall and asked, "Miss Caiwei, why are you here? Were you attracted by my handsome face? "

"Big Brother, you're awake?" Xu Lingyue was overjoyed.

His aunt, too, raised her head from her favourite potted plant, and observed her unfortunate nephew.

Xu Qi 'an had been in a coma for half a day. They had already calmed down from their excitement and were not as worried as before.

"Oh, I'm here to deliver a message for Teacher." Chu Caiwei stopped chasing. She looked around and waved her hand, "Come here."

Xu Qi 'an went over and was pulled to a corner by the girl in the yellow dress. She whispered in his ear, "Teacher said you can ask His Majesty for an iron voucher."

Iron voucher? It took him a few seconds to realize what an iron voucher was.

It was called "Dan Book Iron Voucher". It was also known as the Immunity Gold Medal.

"Why would I want that thing? I could exchange it for a few thousand taels of gold and get promoted. Wouldn't that be better …" Xu Qi 'an thought.

"I understand." He nodded.

Seeing the two of them talking intimately, Xu Lingyue puffed her cheeks and waved for Xu Lingyin. "Lingyin, go play with Sister Caiwei."

Xu Maqianzu Lingyin rushed to Chu Caiwei with his short legs and bumped her butt. "Sister Caiwei, let's continue playing …"

Seeing this, Xu Qi 'an could only leave and went to the front hall with Zhao Shou.

"Director, the Supervisor asked me to ask His Majesty for an iron voucher." Xu Qi 'an told Zhao Shou about this and observed his reaction.

Only a wise man could deal with a wise man.

Zhao Shou nodded slowly. "Yes, the Dan Book Iron Voucher. Except for rebellion, all death sentences are exempted. However, after the exemption, you are not allowed to keep your title, but you are allowed to keep your life. "

"Not allowed to keep your title, but you are allowed to keep your life … What does this mean?" Xu Qi 'an's expression froze for a moment, then returned to normal. He nodded and said,

"I see. So that's what the Dan Book Iron Voucher means."

"It's okay to exchange for a death-exemption medallion … The Supervisor asked Chu Caiwei to come and tell me, so there must be a reason … Well, I'm the second generation of a eunuch with many political enemies, so it's a guarantee."

In fact, Xu Qi 'an was not afraid of the Yuanjing Emperor. Now that his cultivation was getting higher and higher, he was more and more confident. If he encountered something like cutting a silver gong with a knife again, he could just go to Jianghu.

The only thing he was reluctant to part with was his family.

While talking, the two of them came to the outer hall. The eunuch in an official robe was sitting in the main seat of the hall. He was a middle-aged man with a fair face and no beard.

The second Uncle Xu and Xu Erlang sat next to him and talked to the eunuch.

"Ning Yan is awake?" The second Uncle Xu's ears moved as he looked behind the screen wall.

Xu Qi 'an and Zhao Shou came out side by side.

"Director!" Xu Erlang hurriedly got up and bowed.

When facing Xu Erlang and the second Uncle Xu, the eunuch was quite arrogant, but when he saw Xu Qi 'an come out, his face was immediately full of smiles.

"Lord Viscount, you're awake. How are you? If you need to recuperate, just tell me. I'll go back to the palace and get it for you. "

"Ning Yan, this is Eunuch Chen from the Bureau of Rites."

The second Uncle Xu unconsciously straightened his back and spoke in a tough tone.

"Thank you for your concern, Eunuch Chen. I'm fine." Xu Qi 'an nodded.

"That's good, that's good," Eunuch Chen smiled warmly and gave up his main seat to Xu Qi 'an and Director Zhao Shou.

"I'm here to visit your excellency Xu on behalf of His Majesty. Your excellency Xu has made great contributions to the imperial court. His Majesty will definitely reward you handsomely."

"In fact, it's all because His Majesty appreciates me and gives me a chance. It's said that soldiers are trained for a thousand days to be used in one day. It's because of the imperial court's training that I can make contributions to the imperial court today, "Xu Qi 'an said sincerely.

"So, please tell His Majesty that I don't want to take credit for myself and ask His Majesty to grant me the Red Pill Iron Voucher."

Hearing these words, Xu Erlang and the second Uncle Xu had completely different thoughts. Xu Erlang thought, "Big Brother is quite self-aware. The Red Pill Iron Voucher is definitely more useful than gold, silver, and silk." Gold and silver could only make Big Brother spend more freely in the Musical House, while silk and silk could make his mother and sister wear more and more gorgeous dresses.

They were all of little value.

The second Uncle Xu's mind was full of the word "honor". Since ancient times, only those who had made great contributions would be granted the Red Pill Iron Voucher.

Eunuch Chen was stunned and said, "We'll convey your excellency Xu's words. Well, His Majesty is quite curious about a few things, so he ordered me to ask a few questions. "

"Here it comes …" Xu Qi 'an smiled calmly and said, "Please ask, Eunuch Chen."

"Your excellency Xu used his knife twice in a fight and became famous in the capital. But those two knives really exceeded your limit, Your Excellency. His Majesty is very curious about how you did it. "

Eunuch Chen still had a smile on his face, but he stared at him without blinking.

"I'm ashamed to say it, but it was the Supervisor who gave me the power," Xu Qi 'an explained concisely.

He didn't go into details because it was more in line with the Supervisor's character. If he said it too clearly, it would be wrong. Besides, he wasn't afraid that the Yuanjing Emperor would ask the Supervisor for confirmation.

The Supervisor, that old silver coin, should have this tacit understanding.

Eunuch Chen nodded slowly as though he wasn't surprised by this. He then asked, "The Confucian carving knife …"

Xu Qi 'an deliberated for a moment. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Zhao Shou say indifferently, "Yunlu Academy could destroy Buddhism 400 years ago. It can do the same today."

Xu Qi 'an immediately said, "Thank you for your help, Dean."

Eunuch Chen looked at Dean Zhao Shou and smiled. "So it's the Academy's help."

In fact, this was considered cheating in a fight. However, the Buddhists themselves were not upright. When they were breaking the Vajra Array, Monk Jing Chen had warned Jing Si. During the third stage, Dhu Lohan had personally gone down and discussed the Buddhist Dharma with Xu Qi 'an.

Therefore, the Buddhists admitted defeat very straightforwardly. They did not harp on the carving knife.

"I understand. I won't disturb your excellency Xu's rest."

Eunuch Chen stood up and left.

…

The Imperial Palace.

The Yuanjing Emperor, who had consumed a pill and was meditating, heard the faint sound of footsteps. He did not open his eyes as he said indifferently, "What's the matter?"

The old eunuch said in a low voice, "The servant who went to Hanlin Academy to deliver the message reported that those bookworms refused to change the script and even beat him up."

"Those dogs." The Yuanjing Emperor opened his eyes and frowned.

In terms of political trickery, the Yuanjing Emperor was proficient. However, against those stubborn nobles, 'violent suppression' was the best and only method.

If one wanted to play politics with them, they would only cover their ears and say, "I don't want to listen."

"Forget it. I'll slowly grind them down," the Yuanjing Emperor said.

After all, he only wanted to freeload. There was no need to go to war. That would affect his reputation greatly.

With that said, he looked at the old eunuch who had not left and asked, "Is there anything else?"

The old eunuch nodded. "Xu Yinluo has woken up. Eunuch Chen from the Bureau of Rites brought back a message …"

He immediately relayed Xu Qi 'an's reply.

"Iron Ticket of Dan Calligraphy?" The Yuanjing Emperor was slightly startled. Then, he sneered.

"Instead of a promotion, gold, jade, and silk, you want an Iron Ticket of Dan Calligraphy?"

Although this was what he said, the old Emperor pondered for a long time in his heart. He did not agree or refuse.

The old eunuch laughed in a low voice. "Your excellency Xu is very clear. He knows that Your Majesty knows how to use people well and that the court has done a good job in nurturing him. He is not arrogant. If he proposes to promote the title of nobility … Your Majesty will be in trouble. "

"This kid's awareness is much stronger than those bookworms from Hanlin Academy …" The Yuanjing Emperor did not hesitate and said in a low voice, "Approved."

His companion was right. It was indeed so. Successive promotions in a short period of time had only happened during the chaotic era of war. It was easy to be promoted but difficult to be promoted.

The appearance of the carving knife was because of Director Zhao Shou's help? The Yuanjing Emperor pondered for a moment. Out of intuition, he ended his meditation and ordered, "Bring the carriage to Lingbao Temple."

…

Lingbao Temple.

"Grand Preceptor, this great victory has raised the prestige of Daibun. I believe that not long after, the barbarians of the Southern Border and the Northern Barbarians, as well as the Witchcraft Cult, will know about this.

"A silver gong appearing in the battle will make all parties suspicious, suspicious, and fearful of Daibun's national strength. The effect is far better than if Yang Qianhuan were to appear. Grand Preceptor, Grand Preceptor? "

Luo Yuheng suddenly came back to her senses. Her beautiful eyes regained their liveliness. She frowned and asked, "What did Your Majesty say?"

The Yuanjing Emperor fixed his gaze on the beautiful and alluring Grand Preceptor and asked suspiciously, "Grand Preceptor, you seem absent-minded. What's on your mind? Just tell me, I'll definitely help you solve it. "

As the head of Renzong Taoism and a second-rank Taoism cultivator, the Yuanjing Emperor had never seen Luo Yuheng so preoccupied. Never.

Is the battle between Heaven and Man making her feel pressured? Why is this woman not willing to dual cultivate with me? My grand plan of longevity is stuck here …

While he was thinking, he saw Luo Yuheng shaking her head, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's alright."

The Yuanjing Emperor nodded and did not ask further. He told her the purpose of coming to Lingbao Temple, "Grand Preceptor, do you know that during the battle, the carving knife of Yunlu Academy appeared?

"I know that it's a relic of the Sage and the most precious treasure of the Academy. Is there a reason behind its appearance?"

"Why do you have such doubts, Your Majesty?" Luo Yuheng asked.

"The carving knife of the Sage can't be used by just anyone. That Zhao Shou is a third-rank Taoist, he might not be able to use it."

The Yuanjing Emperor was knowledgeable, especially since Yunlu Academy used to be in charge of the imperial court. The imperial court did not lack information about Confucianism, and they also had some related secrets.

Luo Yuheng thought for a while and smiled casually, "Although Zhao Shou is a third-rank Taoist, there are three fourth-rank Gentlemen in the Academy. It's not difficult for them to use the carving knife together.

"Moreover, Confucianism and Buddhism have always been enemies. It was the Academy that led the destruction of Buddhism. It's unexpected that Yunlu Academy would take action, but it's reasonable. "

"I still trust the Grand Preceptor." The Yuanjing Emperor no longer had any doubts.

After sending the Yuanjing Emperor away, Luo Yuheng walked out of the quiet room and sat in the pavilion, staring blankly.

…

Xu Qi'an went to the Yamen to report his situation to Wei Yuan. When he entered the Building of Noble Spirit, he felt like he had to stretch his neck and pull back his neck.

He made up a script in his mind and made the lie sound more perfect.

Unexpectedly, Wei Yuan did not ask about it. Knowing that Xu Qi'an was in good health, Wei Yuan nodded in relief and asked him to drink a cup of tea.

After leaving the Building of Noble Spirit, Xu Qi'an heaved a sigh of relief.

After all, Duke Wei was an ordinary person and did not practice martial arts. Although his theoretical knowledge was solid, he could not see the knack of it … Moreover, he was a smart person and thought that he had seen through everything. My outburst was because of the Supervisor's secret help … The carving knife was because of Yunlu Academy.

As he thought about it, the corner of Xu Qi'an's mouth curled up. He felt that he had defeated Wei Yuan psychologically for once.

Other than the Supervisor, everyone else was on the second floor, and I was watching them from the fifth floor.

…

At dusk, he returned to the mansion in a relaxed mood. Passing through the outer courtyard, he smelled a strong fragrance.

His aunt asked the kitchen to prepare a table full of delicious food. There were even dishes bought from restaurants outside. These were obviously to reward Xu Qi'an.

During the meal, his aunt complained, "I have to manage such a big family all by myself. I'm so busy. It's so tiring."

Xu Lingyue took the opportunity to complain casually. Her sister said, "Then mother, let me manage the accounts."

This account included the family's "treasury silver", silks and satins, as well as the fields and shops outside. Now it was his aunt who was "managing" everything. However, his aunt was illiterate, so Xu Lingyue acted as her assistant.

She did a lot of work, but the power was still in his aunt's hands. If his aunt wanted to add clothes for the family today, then they would do it. If his aunt did not agree, everyone would have no clothes to wear.

"What are you doing? Even if you want to manage it, it will be handed over to the wives of Dalang or Erlang in the future. You have no share." His aunt suppressed her daughter's "rebellious" thoughts.

"Even the wives of Dalang and Erlang can't take away my power …" his aunt added in her heart.

After dinner, Xu Erlang put down his chopsticks and suddenly said, "Big brother, come with me to the study. I have something to tell you."

Xu Qi'an looked at his little brother. His face was serious and his eyebrows were slightly furrowed.

"What happened now?" Xu Qi'an muttered in his heart and followed Xu Erlang to the study.