"Phew …"
In the cave, Feng Jixing suddenly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. Faint golden Sanskrit characters slowly rotated around him. When he looked up, he saw that the dim cave had suddenly become brighter. It was as if the cave had been pierced through. Auspicious clouds surrounded the cave, and thousands of Buddhist lights shone down from the sky onto his body.
The kindness of the common people and the Buddha-heart seeped into his spiritual field, making him feel comfortable all over. Although Feng Jixing didn't truly study Buddhism, he who had kindness in his heart quickly comprehended the Buddha-heart. Raising his head, he saw many gods and buddhas standing in great numbers. The buddhas looked at him with benevolence, as though they were welcoming a new Buddha-heart disciple.
"Ah?"
Feng Jixing's body trembled, perhaps out of excitement, or perhaps out of inexplicable nervousness. The next moment, the images of the Buddhas fell one by one, turning into Buddhist lights and entering Feng Jixing's body.
Suddenly, everything turned dark. The illusion disappeared, and he returned to the darkness in the cave of Eagle Nest Mountain.
Feng Jixing clicked his tongue in wonder, but he didn't know that he had already comprehended the Buddha's Heart. But when he circulated his Qi, the sound of Sanskrit resounded in his ears again. His body was enveloped by a layer of faint golden luster that condensed into the form of an Arhat. He suddenly realized that he had already comprehended the seventh level of the Vajra Protection Technique — Arhat Descent!
"Dong dong …"
Zhang Wei's voice came from outside the stone door, "General Feng, His Highness summons you to His Highness. There will be a court meeting this afternoon."
"Oh, I'll be right there."
Feng Jixing floated down from the rock and landed on the ground. After he opened the stone door, a dazzling ray of sunlight shone on his face, making him feel especially comfortable. The Arhat's Descent technique around him had yet to completely dissipate, causing Zhang Wei to be dumbfounded. He said, "Commander Feng … You … You have comprehended the seventh level of Vajra's Protection?"
"That's right." Feng Jixing smiled and said, "The Diamond Protection Divine Art is indeed a unique art. It is very powerful."
Zhang Wei touched his nose and said, "General Feng, you must not tell Commander Yu about this."
"Why?"
"An Arhat has descended … This means that General Feng has already entered Buddhism. In other words, he has become a monk. Commander Yu will laugh at you for not being able to find a wife."
"How dare he!" Feng Jixing clenched his fists, and his eyes were filled with righteous indignation. "Yu, this stinking brat, has won the most beautiful women in Lanyan City, Her Highness Yin, Princess Xi, and Chu Yao, the three great beauties. He definitely won't mercilessly laugh at me for not being able to find a wife!"
Zhang Wei laughed heartily, "General Feng, don't be so agitated. A few days ago, one of the Fire Sparrow Division's Hall Masters, Lei Wantong, came to the Imperial Army camp, saying that he wanted to arrange a marriage for you. His second daughter, Lei Xiaodie, is already sixteen years old and can be married off. He said that if General Feng is interested, there is no harm in marrying Lei Xiaodie, it can also be considered a wonderful thing."
"Lei Xiaodie?"
Feng Jixing frowned and said, "Is it that Lei Xiaodie who weighs two hundred and forty-five kilograms? I … I, Feng Jixing, will never compromise even if I have to be alone for the rest of my life … Zhang Wei, you don't have to say anymore, or else you will be punished according to military law! "
"Yes, Commander!"
"Let's go, let's go eat something before entering the hall."
"Sir, I'm afraid we won't be able to make it in time. There is only an hour left before the court assembly, and it will take about an hour to go from Eagle Nest Mountain to Ze Tian Hall. Why don't you bear with it for a while and eat your fill after the court assembly."
"But I haven't eaten for three days."
"Aiyo, Sir, you are a Holy King level expert after all. It won't be a big deal if you starve for a while. Let's go quickly. If His Highness blames us for being late for the court assembly, we won't be able to bear the consequences. Commander Yu has gone to the Dragon Forest to carry out official duties. If you don't attend the court assembly, His Highness will be alone and helpless."
"Alright then …"
Feng Jixing rubbed his stomach, and his stomach responded with a "gu gu" sound. Only when he had recovered from his cultivation did he feel the surging feeling of hunger. He could only groan inwardly bitterly as he mounted his horse and led dozens of Imperial Army soldiers from Eagle Nest Mountain to Lanyan City.
… …
In the afternoon, Ze Tian Hall was surrounded by groups of soldiers. The number of Imperial Guards had already been restored to two hundred people. Qin Yan, as the commander, was currently standing at the side of the great hall with an iron spear in his hand. His gaze was calm as he looked at the ministers of the empire entering the hall. On the side, the commanders of the Dragon Guard and Tiger Guard were all outstanding cultivators selected from the Holy Temple. They stood extremely respectfully at Qin Yan's side.
Qin Han lived behind the Ze Tian Hall. In reality, the Ze Tian Hall couldn't be any safer. The Imperial Guards guarding the Ze Tian Hall was nothing more than a formality at this moment.
Right at this moment, Tang Lan walked up the stone steps step by step with the support of Tang Xiaoxi. He was already very old, and his cultivation was low. How could he withstand the torment of the passing of time? His aged face no longer had the arrogant and bossy air from before. Instead, there was more kindness and tranquility.
Qin Yan cupped his fists. "Paying respects to Your Highness, the Seven Seas King! Paying respects to Princess Xi! "
Tang Lan smiled and said, "Good afternoon, Commander Qin Yan."
Tang Xiaoxi said, "Ah Yan, has Mu returned to the imperial capital yet?"
"Not yet." Qin Yan said, "This time, Big Brother said that he has to capture over a hundred Blazing Black Tortoises in the Dragon Seeking Forest before returning to Lanyan City. Over a hundred Blazing Black Tortoises aren't that easy to capture. Moreover, it's raining continuously. There's news from the Dragon Seeking Forest that the mountain is going to be sealed off by heavy snow. If that's the case, Big Brother can only return to the imperial capital when spring warms and the snow melts."
"Ah?"
Tang Xiaoxi pouted and said unhappily, "How can it be like this!"
Qin Yan smiled and said, "This is something that can't be helped. Princess Xi, please wait patiently. Big Brother will return sooner or later."
"Mn, we're entering the hall."
"Alright."
After a few more minutes, Feng Jixing, Zhang Wei, Luo Yu, Xiahou Sang, and the other generals walked over together. Qin Yan still cupped his fists and said, "General Feng, you're here."
"Ah Yan, your complexion is getting better and better. Your breathing is steady. Looks like your cultivation has improved again. You should be stepping into the Holy Region soon, right?" Feng Jixing asked with a smile.
"Mn, it's just a matter of a few days. I should be able to step into the Holy Region," Qin Yan said with a face full of confidence.
Feng Jixing sighed with emotion, "Back then, the Four Heroes of Lanyan were already bestowed by His Majesty as the young generation with the highest cultivation in the Empire. Looking at it now, Ah Yan has entered the Holy Region at the age of twenty-one, even younger than that brat Yu. Truly, the new generation surpasses the old!"
Qin Yan smiled slightly and said, "What are you saying, General Feng? We're all serving the Empire. Moreover, the path of cultivation is endless. Who knows, I might be stuck at a certain realm for tens of years one day. On the other hand, General Feng's bier is full. You should have achieved some success in your cultivation, right?"
"Not bad, just hanging around." Feng Jixing patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Then we're going in."
"Rumble …"
Right at this moment, his stomach protested again.
Qin Yan was stunned. "What's this sound?"
Feng Jixing had an awkward expression. "Haha, I came in a hurry and didn't have lunch. Hopefully, the afternoon court meeting can start a little faster."
"Haha, go on, go on. If General Feng doesn't mind, I'll get the palace maids to prepare some hearts and send them over to you."
"No, no, you can't be special."
As he spoke, Feng Jixing brought the three deputy commanders and stepped into the main hall. At this moment, almost everyone had arrived.
Instead, Su Muyun arrived a little later with the help of Su Yu. Furthermore, there was a young man with an extraordinary appearance following behind him. He was wearing a green soft armor and was holding onto a metal spear that looked like it was made by nature.
Qin Yan immediately extended his hand to stop him and said, "Your Highness, this is?"
"My godson, Luo Xin."
"I see … Young Master Luo Xin doesn't have a noble title yet. Please wait outside the main hall."
"Alright." Su Muyun nodded, turned around, and said to Luo Xin in a gentle voice, "Xin 'er, wait here for a while. In a while, I will recommend you to Her Highness. At that time, just listen to the announcement and enter the main hall."
"Yes, Father!"
Luo Xin stayed outside the main hall unwillingly and looked straight at Qin Yan with a provocative expression. Qin Yan was born a martial arts fanatic. Although he was young, his cultivation wasn't ordinary. Naturally, he also looked at Luo Xin coldly. However, Luo Xin didn't circulate his force, so Qin Yan couldn't see that this kid in front of him had the strength of a Holy King.
…
In the main hall, a group of officials stood in great numbers.
Qin Yin was wearing an exquisite pale gold long dress. Her long hair was coiled up and strung together with a beast bone hairpin. This was bought by Lin Muyu when she and Lin Muyu were training in the White Leaves Forest. Although this beast bone hairpin was only worth two copper coins, to Qin Yin, it was especially meaningful. It was even more precious than those priceless jade hairpins on the empress's dressing table. She walked gracefully to the front of the throne, dragging a graceful and luxurious golden robe behind her. Under the radiance of the radiance, the officials didn't dare to raise their heads to look at her.
After Qin Yin sat down, the chief female official, Shangguan Jingyue, held a file and said, "This month's revenue and expenditure are as follows: North Ridge Province, Que County, the treasury has a revenue of 759,000 gold and expenditure of 346,000 gold, a net income of 413,000 gold. North Ridge Province, Zhou Xi County, the treasury has a revenue of 814,000 gold …"
All the officials listened attentively. After Shangguan Jingyue finished reporting the lengthy financial revenue, Qin Yin smiled and said, "Sirs, please report if there's anything. If there's nothing, the court is dismissed."
Heavenly Book Pavilion Administrator Ji Lin immediately stepped out and cupped his fists and said, "Your Highness, Heavenly Book Pavilion is full of outstanding talents. The second young master of the Liu residence, Young Master Liu Feng, wrote a book on the laws of thunder and lightning last night. I believe that in the near future, this child will definitely be able to write a Heavenly Book and enter the ranks of scholars!"
"Good."
Qin Yin smiled and said, "Heavenly Book Pavilion indeed lives up to expectations. We still have to continue to work hard."
"Many thanks for your praise, Your Highness!"
Ji Lin stepped back and joined the ranks. His heart was filled with joy as he gained a sense of existence.
At this time, Su Muyun stepped out of the ranks and cupped his fists, saying, "Your Highness, this old man would like to recommend a peerless general to Your Highness!"
"Oh, a peerless general?"
Qin Yin couldn't help but smile sweetly, "Grandfather, who is this peerless general you speak of?"
Su Muyun said, "It's this old man's godson, Luo Xin, who has been cultivating in the Cloud Refining Mountain Range for dozens of years. Now, with his tyrannical cultivation, he is willing to serve the empire. He can take on great responsibilities!"
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