"Demon Emperor?" Pei Zi Yun shouted.
The bronze statue did not make a sound. Pei Zi Yun shook his head, "Has it lost its spirituality? The speed of extraction is too fast! "
As the demonic aura was extracted, the statue started to turn into bronze, and no longer had the aura of life it had before. As for the other statues, due to their low grade, they turned into stone statues.
"Only Cheng Yuan Zi looked like he was petrified, but his insides were made of iron." Pei Zi Yun looked around and saw that there were tens of statues in the courtyard. It was a majestic sight. He smiled, "System!"
A Plum Blossom appeared before his eyes and grew bigger, turning into a semi-transparent information interface. It floated in front of him, and numbers appeared before his eyes.
"Earth Immortal: Sixth Level (89.3%)"
"Earth Immortal's first and second levels of Wind and Thunder, third and fourth levels of Primordial Spirit Transformation, fifth and sixth levels of Spring Thunder Baptism, seventh and eighth levels of Iron Cast Bronze, and ninth level of Youth Rejuvenation.
"Each level requires a lot of energy. Just the Demon Emperor statue alone would allow me to reach the seventh level. It seems like I only need another week. But since the Imperial Court is interested, I have to prepare more.
"I only want to pursue the Immortal Dao. Although I won't be greedy to the point where I need to eat and drink, but if I want to be rich and powerful, the Golden Island and the title of True Sovereign are more than enough.
"But even if I say this, the Imperial Court will not believe me.
"Crown Prince, Emperor Qi Tai, we were once allies. Who would have thought that we would end up like this." Pei Zi Yun sighed as he woke up and looked outside.
The flowers were blooming, and the temperature on the Golden Island wasn't that high. The garden was lush, and the scenery was beautiful. Pei Zi Yun's gaze turned cold. He looked up and saw the jade flute that the Emperor had given him. He waved his hand and it flew up to him.
The Canton Princess was still outside, looking at the list of gifts.
8 ounces of Longevity Tea, 20 kilograms of Spring Tea, 20 ginseng sticks, 10 sandalwood fans, 20 pieces of rice paper, 20 exquisite feather brushes, 30 boxes of ink, and 5 squares of red ink.
There was also a jade scepter, jade bracelets, agate beads, silk, satin, and silk.
There were even baby and women's products. The Canton Princess smiled, "Mother is too thoughtful."
An old maid smiled and said, "Princess Royal is very happy to know that the Commandery Princess is pregnant. In addition to these, here is a letter from home."
As he spoke, he took out a letter from his bosom and handed it over. The Canton Princess glanced at it and saw that it was nothing more than a casual conversation. Just as she was about to speak, the sound of a flute could be heard from afar.
For a moment, everyone in the mansion couldn't help but perk up their ears to listen.
At first, the sound of the flute sounded as thin as a strand of hair. It seemed to be there and not there, curling up in spirals. But gradually, it gave rise to a cheerful feeling, as if they had met, as if they knew each other, as if they knew each other.
Xiao Junzhu had heard a lot of music, she herself was an expert. Right now she slowly stopped her movements and could not help but be lost in thought.
In the past, her husband's flute music had a perfect rhythm, but it always felt like it was lacking a little. Now, it wasn't just the so-called feelings that were put into the music. Every note, every turn, seemed to have its own life and rhythm. Just by listening to the flute music, it was as if everyone could see the process of meeting, getting to know each other, and understanding each other.
The way of music was based on the basics. Many people looked down on the basics of musical notes, thinking that emotions were the best. But without the basics, how could emotions be expressed naturally and deeply rooted in people's hearts?
To become a master, it wasn't just about rhythm and emotions, it was about being natural. The Canton Princess listened to the melody as it flowed out of her mind. She then recalled the stories that she had read before.
"A bosom friend in the sea is like a neighbor in the distance."
"No, the rolling waters of the Yangtze River flow east, the waves wash away all heroes. Whether it's success or failure, it's all in a blink of an eye. This line from my husband's poem seems to be very appropriate."
The flute music did not change its tune, and did not turn into 'The White Emperor is still pressing his sword, and the Vermillion Emperor is the first to reach the top.'
It was just that the Canton Princess felt as if she had lost something. She felt that the rhythm was a little lost, as if it was all just a dream.
No matter how close one was to one's bosom friend, the fate of a ruler and his subjects, it was all just like the flowing waters of the East.
The garden was beautiful. From afar, it looked misty, but from a closer look, it was clear. The Canton Princess stood in the middle of the garden and did not speak. After some time, she said, "My husband's skills have improved."
Quiet Room
As soon as the song was completed, a Plum Blossom appeared before his eyes. It grew bigger and bigger, turning into a translucent information interface. It floated in front of his eyes, and a string of numbers appeared before his eyes.
"Xiao Yi: Grandmaster (10.1%)"
Unknowingly, Xiao Yi had entered the room. Pei Zi Yun ignored her and sighed, "What a good flute. It's just that our relationship is over."
"If a ruler treats his subjects like his own hands and feet, then his subjects will treat him like a trusted confidant. If a ruler treats his subjects like dirt, then his subjects will treat him like a bandit."
"Furthermore, a ruler treats his subjects like a bandit."
"Since ancient times, this has been the case. What's the use of the flute?" As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Zi Yun pinched the jade flute, and it shattered into dust.
"Call He Qing Qing over." Pei Zi Yun instructed. Immediately, a Daoist outside the door responded and left.
After some time, Liao Qing Qing rushed over. She had a stern look on her face. As she gained power, she looked even more dignified. At this point, she lowered her head and stood there, listening to orders.
"How many ships do we have now?" Pei Zi Yun took a few steps forward and asked.
He Qing Qing paused before replying, "Master, we have thirty ships now, and control five trade routes. We also have two ships in secret."
"I ordered you to open up the sea route. What's the situation now?"
"Master, it's been opened up. We can sail for two months to reach Boluo Island." He Qing Qing paused for some time before smiling, "I've seen this island before. It's roughly ten times bigger than Golden Island."
"Ten times bigger?" Pei Zi Yun was just asking. When he heard this, he paused. That's two thousand square kilometers.
"Yes, I've walked around, and there's definitely more than ten times bigger. The island is filled with wild bananas, and there's not much wind. Many merchant ships stop here to avoid typhoons."
"I've taken a closer look, and there are many wild spices. The most expensive one is probably the bird's nest."
"However, the ships we've sent out can only set up camp on Boluo Island. If we go any further, we won't be able to do anything. That's right, there are still a few thousand natives on the island."
"Two months? That's enough. " Pei Zi Yun said coldly, "I'll give you a mission. I will secretly ask my master to bring my mother and Ye Su 'er here, along with the Canton Princess. All of you shall take care of them. Head out to Boluo Island and await my orders."
"Golden Island is too close, and would be easily influenced by the Imperial Court. Boluo Island is too far away."
"In the future, the center of operations will be Boluo Island. Send people to conquer the island, and all the natives will become slaves. We'll start building the infrastructure."
"Once we have a base of operations, we'll migrate our people."
When He Qing Qing heard this, she nodded, "Yes, Master. Don't worry. We're already used to this at Golden Island. Going to Boluo Island will just be a repeat."
When she left, Pei Zi Yun cleared his throat and played with the golden token. He noticed that the golden token was glowing with a golden light, and was imbued with Imperial Qi. Although he had passed the Tribulations and turned from Yin to Yang, he still felt a sharp pain. He then shook his head, "This golden token can destroy one's life, right?"
He then tossed it onto the table and didn't look at it anymore.
Fifth day, City Leader's Mansion
The mansion wasn't considered high in quality, but it was rather large. At this point, a banquet had been prepared. There were dozens of years old sea cucumbers, half a catty of abalones, shark fins, whale meat and prawns that were half a meter long. Pei Zi Yun sat at the head of the table and said, "Eunuch Gao, these are rare delicacies in the capital city. You should eat more."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Ai." Only Gao Guang sighed as she picked up her chopsticks and placed them down. She then laughed bitterly, "This servant was on a mission, and didn't invite True Sovereign back. How would I be able to taste these delicacies?"
At this point, everyone at the banquet looked at each other and quietened down.
At this point, someone hurried over and said, "True Sovereign, another eunuch is here. He's stopped at the pier and is walking towards the mansion."
Just as he spoke, a shrill voice could be heard from outside the hall, "King Lu is in a hurry. The Emperor misses True Sovereign very much, and wishes for True Sovereign to return to the capital city."
As soon as this was said, a eunuch barged in. This eunuch was holding onto an insignia as he looked at Pei Zi Yun who was seated at the head of the table, "True Sovereign, please receive the imperial edict!"
Seeing another eunuch enter, Pei Zi Yun paused. He then stretched out his hand and flicked the corner of his robes. He then laughed, "One imperial edict a day. Today, there are five of them. The Emperor is really in a hurry."
He didn't even kneel down to receive the imperial edict. This eunuch had arrived in such a domineering manner. Looking at the situation, Pei Zi Yun felt awkward.
Gao Guang noticed that the atmosphere wasn't right. He then hurriedly stood up and smiled, "It's because of King Lu's failure that the Emperor wishes for True Sovereign to return. Ai, His Majesty's heart is on the people of the world. We shall do our best to help him."
"That's right. His Majesty is worried about the people of the world. When True Sovereign left the camp, there was no one to lead the army. That's why we were defeated. Now that the demon soldiers are running amok, the country is in chaos and the people are suffering. Even after sending several generals, they were still unable to suppress them. His Majesty is enraged and has already thrown out several purple jade cups."
The eunuch was quick to change the topic. At this point, he didn't put on any airs as he laughed, "Guang Huai County has been conquered, and Huyong County has been plundered. General Hu Yuan has died in battle. There are thirty-one officials who have been punished by the Imperial Court. Not to mention the number of casualties."
The eunuch then spoke, "The demons are wreaking havoc everywhere. His Majesty is extremely worried. I beg True Sovereign to forgive this servant's anxiousness. For the sake of the people of the world, I beg True Sovereign to come out and exterminate the demons."
"Hm, it's just a small matter. It's just a few counties." Pei Zi Yun laughed as he looked at the map, "You speak as if the sky is falling down."
Gao Guang and the eunuch paused as they laughed bitterly, not knowing what to say. The entire hall was silent. At this point, He Qing Qing sent someone to serve the dishes. She gave him a look and made a hand signal.
This meant that everything had been prepared.
Pei Zi Yun raised his cup and drank a mouthful of wine. He then laughed, "However, the failure to suppress King Lu has indeed brought disaster to the country and the people. Although I'm a Daoist, I have to do my best."
Hearing Pei Zi Yun say this, Gao Guang was elated, "True Sovereign, when do we set off? His Majesty is impatient. True Sovereign, please don't make his Majesty wait too long. "
"Of course." Pei Zi Yun replied as he turned around and ordered, "Prepare the boats. I shall set off today."
Gao Guang and the eunuch were surprised as they smiled and replied, "Yes, yes, yes."
Pei Zi Yun thought for some time before saying, "However, I don't have anyone I can use. How about this. Men, summon the guards of the Canton Princess. They shall all follow me."
Pei Zi Yun then laughed, "Since that's the case, everyone can drink till they're drunk."
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