"You're … You're Great Deacon Xuanyuan Hong?" Qin Yin was stunned.
"Yes." Xuanyuan Hong didn't get up. He cupped his fists and said, "This old subject has been traveling and cultivating in the desert. I only returned to the empire after I reached the Saint Heaven realm, but I didn't expect so many things to happen … Your Highness, you were only nine years old when this old subject left Lanyan City …"
"That's right, time really flies …"
Qin Yin flew forward and helped Xuanyuan Hong up. "Great Deacon Xuanyuan Hong, there's no need to be so courteous. You're Xiao Yin's senior, so there's no need to be so courteous in the future."
Xuanyuan Hong nodded and said respectfully, "Yes, Your Highness!"
Qin Yin asked, "Great Deacon, does anyone else know that you've returned to Lanyan City?"
"No one else. This old subject heard along the way that the current Great Deacon of the Holy Temple is a young expert who isn't even 30 years old. He was conferred as one of the Four Heroes of Lanyan by the former emperor, so this old subject immediately returned to the Holy Temple after so many years to test out this young Great Deacon's skills."
Xuanyuan Hong cupped his fists at Lin Muyu and said, "After trying, I realized that Yu's strength is indeed well-deserved. Even though he's only at the Holy King realm, he's actually on par with this old man's Saint Heaven realm."
Lin Muyu said humbly, "Great Deacon is too humble. It's just that the fight was rather hasty and I had the advantage of having two martial souls. If the fight had dragged on, the Holy King realm's battle qi wouldn't have lasted as long as the Saint Heaven realm's, and I would've definitely lost."
Tang Xiaoxi pursed her lips and said, "I'm afraid not. Mu's Seven Luminaries Profound Force is one of the best in the world. If she used the Seven Luminaries Profound Force, I'm afraid she would've been able to defeat Great Deacon Xuanyuan Hong before her battle qi ran out …"
Lin Muyu couldn't help but laugh in her heart. Tang Xiaoxi really didn't know how to chat.
Qin Yin and Bai Yin were doing their best to stifle their laughter. However, Xuanyuan Hong did not get angry. Instead, he looked kindly at Tang Xiaoxi and said, "When I was fighting with Yu earlier, this young lady had been accumulating her power and was ready to strike. If I'm not mistaken, you must be Tang Lan's granddaughter, Princess Tang Xiaoxi?"
Tang Xiaoxi nodded.
Xuanyuan Hong couldn't help but chuckle. "Xiao Xi, I've even attended your birthday banquet. You were also there when I left Lanyan City. You were only eight years old, one year younger than Her Highness."
Tang Xiaoxi blushed and didn't know how to respond.
Qin Yin, on the other hand, said in a more appropriate manner, "Since Great Deacon Xuanyuan Hong has returned to Lanyan City, there will definitely be an appointment for you. If Great Deacon doesn't mind, Xiao Yin will confer you the title of First Rank General. I wonder if Great Deacon is willing?"
Xuanyuan Hong actually shook his head and refused. "Your Highness, this old subject doesn't know the art of war and only knows how to cultivate. If I lead an army to war, wouldn't I be misleading the country and its people? So … it's better for this old subject to stay in the Divine Temple. I'll write martial arts manuals and nurture top experts to provide Your Highness and the empire with more elite soldiers and good generals. What do you think, Your Highness?"
"Mm." Qin Yin nodded and didn't object.
Tang Xiaoxi looked at Xuanyuan Hong with her beautiful eyes and then looked at Lin Muyu. She said, "But … there can't be two tigers on the same mountain. The current Great Deacon of the Divine Temple is Mu. If Great Deacon Xuanyuan Hong comes back to take charge, won't there be … a conflict?"
Xuanyuan Hong was taken aback. He hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "This old subject is willing to be demoted to a deacon. All I ask is to stay in the Divine Temple and serve Your Highness."
Lin Muyu frowned and said respectfully, "Elder Xuanyuan Hong, there's actually no need for that. Back then, because Grandpa Lei Hong died for the country, there was no one in Lanyan City who was qualified to be the Great Deacon. That was why I took up the position at the last minute. Now that you've returned, I can give up my position as the Great Deacon. In terms of experience and martial arts cultivation, I'm no match for you. You'll be able to convince the masses. Therefore, Yu is willing to give up the position of the Great Deacon."
Tang Xiaoxi frowned and did not say anything.
Qin Yin bit her red lips. Her beautiful eyes were filled with reluctance. Finally, she nodded and said, "Alright then … Commander Yu will give up the position of the Great Deacon and focus on leading the troops. In addition, all the troops trained by the other Divine Temple branches within the empire will be under Commander Yu's command. I hope Great Deacon Hong can agree to this."
Xuanyuan Hong cupped his fists and said, "This old subject obeys!"
As he spoke, Xuanyuan Hong looked at Lin Muyu and said, "Yu is a rare martial arts prodigy. This old subject hopes that Yu can stay in the Divine Temple and take up the position of a deacon. The Divine Temple needs a pinnacle expert like you to hold the fort."
In fact, Lin Muyu had long been annoyed by the Great Deacon's dossiers and trifles. At this moment, he simply tossed them all away and said, "I have not left the Divine Temple. How about this, I will still be a Gold Star Sparring Master of the Divine Temple. When I have time, I will still return to the Divine Temple to accompany the instructors in their training. What do you think, Great Deacon?"
Xuanyuan Hong said, "Mm, then … then it will be hard on Yu."
"It's fine."
Lin Muyu raised his hand and removed the golden leaf from his chest. From today onwards, he was no longer the Great Deacon of the Divine Temple. Although he did not say anything, he was more or less displeased. In any case, he had been holding the fort for two years. If he were to give up just like that, he would feel uncomfortable.
Qin Yin saw this and her heart ached for Lin Muyu. She walked forward and held his hand, saying softly, "Yu, it has been hard on you … Don't blame Xiao Yin …"
"It's fine."
Lin Muyu looked at Bai Yin with some annoyance and ordered, "Get the people from the Longdan Army Camp to come over and help me tidy up the personal belongings in the Great Deacon's office. Make an office for Great Deacon Xuanyuan Hong. Also, make a room for me in the barracks of the Longdan Army Camp. I will be living in the barracks of the Longdan Army Camp from now on."
Bai Yin cupped his fists and said, "Yes, this subordinate will obey!"
…
At night, the stars in the sky were dim.
Lin Muyu carried two sets of armor on his shoulders, both of which were his own successful engravings. His white Imperial Forest Cloak fluttered in the wind behind him, and he held the Snowstrider Warhorse in his left hand. He seemed somewhat desolate and lonely.
He knew that Xuanyuan Hong had returned, and that he was a Divine Heaven realm expert. This was a great thing for Qin Yin and the empire, but it was not a good thing for him. After all, he would have to return his position as the Great Deacon of the Divine Palace. However, it was not a big deal, and he would just have to suffer a little. Moreover, the soldiers, instructors, and sparring masters of the Divine Palace were mostly his people. Even if Xuanyuan Hong had returned, the Divine Palace would still be under his control.
Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi followed him to the Longdan Army Camp's camp. The First Battalion's camp was behind the Divine Palace, and there were countless houses where the brave warriors lived. Lin Muyu's room was arranged in the most spacious and dignified back hall. After all, she was the commander of the Longdan Army Camp, so this kind of treatment was inevitable.
At daybreak, Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi went back to sleep, and Lin Muyu also slowly fell asleep. The battle qi in her body gradually became dormant, but the Forging Dragon Bone Remnant Scroll and Diamond Body Protecting Technique continued to circulate.
…
The next day, a piece of news spread throughout Lanyan City, causing a huge uproar. The Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce was selling a Level 6 shield inscribed with the Divine Imperial Seal! Divine Imperial Seal, these three words weighed a thousand pounds, and it was a profound seal that only a king level engraver could inscribe!
For a moment, the Purple Flower Chamber of Commerce was filled with a sea of people. Countless people came to see this "Sacred Artifact Shield" inscribed with the Divine Imperial Seal!
In the afternoon, the auction began, and this shield with the Divine Imperial Seal was the grand finale!
The entire auction house was crowded with people. Jin Xiaotang was wearing a fine white soft armor inlaid with fur, a short white skirt, and a pair of snow-white boots. She stood on the high stage, looking like a beautiful fairy in the snow. She held a long blade in her hand, and her face was full of smiles as she said, "This long blade has the Dragon Slayer Seal inscribed on it, and when it is brandished, it can release dragon force to attack the opponent. It is an offensive type treasure. The long blade itself is also a treasure of the first rank of the Spirit Grade, so the starting price is 30,000 Jinyin coins. Let's start!"
The people below the stage began to bid, and the first auction item made everyone excited.
Dragon Slayer Seal, Level 5 inscription, could only be activated after embedding a Dragon Heart Stone. Equipment with the Dragon Slayer Seal could withstand a certain degree of dragon flame attack, and at the same time, it could also release a small amount of dragon force attack. This was definitely not a flashy weapon.
Moreover, the person who could inscribe the Level 5 Dragon Slayer Seal was at least an Inscribing Guru Level Great Inscriber. No one would have thought that there would be an Inscribing Guru Level Inscribing Guru in Lanyan City in addition to the King Inscribing Guru.
At the backstage of the auction, Wei Miao squinted his eyes and looked at Jin Xiaotang, his face full of displeasure.
Zhang Zhao, who was at the side, said with a cold gaze, "The opening auction item and the finale have all been snatched away by someone else. Just who is it … to actually be able to inscribe the Divine Control Seal … Young Master Wei, could it be your father?"
Wei Miao shook his head slowly, "Impossible, my father has not reached the cultivation of a King level Inscriber …"
"This … Who could it be?"
"I don't know, but one thing is for sure, it must be a hidden expert. Let's wait and see."
"En."
What they did not know was that the hidden expert was currently in the commander's tent of the Valiant Dragon Army, snoring thunderously and drooling at the corner of his mouth!
…
In the end, the long saber with the Dragon Slayer Seal was sold for a sky-high price of 250,000 Jin Yin dollars, and was bought by the young master of the Tiger General's residence. He must have wanted to use this long saber to stand out in the war against the Nephilim and Yihe Nation in the future. However, if a Tiger General could take out 250,000 Jin Yin dollars, it meant that his background was definitely not clean, it was just that no one had investigated him.
Another dozens of auction items were sold one by one.
At this time, many people in the crowd were already shouting, "Miss Xiaotang! We want to see the Divine Imperial Seal! Divine Imperial Seal! "
…
The time was ripe!
Jin Xiaotang took a shield from the servant's hand and held it in her hands with great difficulty. She smiled and said, "Alright, this shield can only be considered as a Superior grade artifact as a prototype artifact, but it is engraved with the Divine Imperial Seal, which means it is destined to be a Divine Artifact. The starting price is 200,000 Jin Yin coins!"
As she said that, Jin Xiaotang gathered vital energy in her palm and lightly brushed the surface of the shield. Instantly, a golden light shot up into the sky. The energy of the Divine Imperial Seal was indeed mighty!
Everyone's emotions were instantly ignited!
In the crowd, an old man in a gray cloak with a grizzled beard slowly lifted the hood of his cloak and looked at the Divine Imperial Seal on the stage. He said calmly, "Sheng-er, we must buy this shield no matter what. I want to see who can engrave the Divine Imperial Seal … Hmph, engraving and Heavenly Writing are of the same origin. If this person who can engrave the Divine Imperial Seal changes his profession to writing Heavenly Writing, what will happen?"
"Yes, Grandpa!"
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