Within the Xuanfu of the Eastern Court, Xiang Chun was reviewing documents within the palace. At present, the various branches of the Protectorate had been re-established, and the number of people in the Xuanfu had greatly increased. As the head of the Protectorate, he had to deal with countless mundane affairs every day.
Most importantly, the number of natives coming from the East of Mount An had increased over the past two years. In order to deal with these abnormalities, the Xuanfu had sent many cultivators to oversee the Honghe Pass, including Dou Chang, Xu Ying, and the others. The situation there changed three times a day, and there would be news coming in almost every day.
It was only because he was a cultivator that he could understand everything with a glance and quickly make the correct and appropriate judgment that he was able to handle such complicated affairs.
A disciple walked in from outside the hall and cupped his hands, saying, "Reporting to Head Xuan, Zhang Xuanzheng has already arrived outside the Xuanfu."
Xiang Chun put down his brush, and his eyes revealed a look of nostalgia, saying, "Wait for me to come out and welcome him."
He stood up from behind the table and walked out.
At this moment, Zhang Yu had already reached the outer walls of the Xuanfu, where Yan Yuming and Zheng Yu were waiting.
They had already received news of Zhang Yu's return yesterday and heard that the latter would arrive in the Xuanfu today, so they had arrived early to welcome him.
As they were waiting, they suddenly saw a figure appear in the distance. Before they could see clearly, they saw a brilliant flash of light. In their momentary daze, they saw that Zhang Yu was already not far away and was slowly walking toward them.
The two of them revealed joy that came from the bottom of their hearts. They hurriedly came forward and bowed.
"Teacher."
"Teacher."
Zhang Yu looked at the two and said, "No need to be so polite."
After not seeing each other for a few years, the two's cultivation had increased, and they were now at the threshold of the second chapter. If they continued to cultivate like this, if nothing unexpected happened, it was very likely that they would enter the third chapter before the age of forty.
Judging from their high aptitudes, their progress could not be said to be slow.
However, although Xuanxiu's cultivation was fast, he also gave up a lot of things. If they were in the same realm, perhaps several people together might not be able to defeat an ordinary Zhen Xiu. However, the threshold of Xuan Dao was lower than Zhen Xiu, so it always gave others a chance to enter the Dao.
After talking for a while at the door, the three of them walked in together.
Yan Yuming asked, "Teacher, how long will you be staying this time?"
Zhang Yu: "I'm afraid I'll have to stay for a while."
His main purpose this time was to gather Origin Energy. Although the "Righteous Self Seal" had appeared on his seal, it still required a lot of Divine Essence to complete it.
Besides that, if he really took that step, then he had to have some Divine Essence to store up in case he needed it. So the length of time he stayed here depended on whether the matter went smoothly or not.
Yan Yuming was very happy and said, "Then I can ask Teacher for help from time to time."
Zheng Yu also nodded incessantly.
Zhang Yu glanced at him, thought for a moment, and said, "Yuming, when you come down, are you willing to follow by my side?"
Yan Yuming was startled at first, then became overjoyed and said excitedly, "Disciple is naturally willing."
Although he was a disciple of Xuanfu, as Zhang Yu's student, he could naturally openly cultivate by his teacher's side. Moreover, to be honest, although he could learn a lot in Xuanfu, how could it be better than his own teacher's guidance?
Zhang Yu: "Since you're willing, I'll call you before I go back this time. However, if you follow by my side, you can't be considered a disciple of Dongting Xuanfu in the future, and you won't be able to receive the various benefits of Xuanfu."
Yan Yuming said without hesitation, "As long as I can follow Teacher, disciple doesn't need these."
Zheng Yu was also tempted, but after thinking about it, he gave up in frustration. After all, his family and mother were here. He had been studying outside for several years and had only returned for less than two years, so he couldn't leave.
The internal structure of Xuanfu hadn't changed much compared to a few years ago. As the three of them talked, they walked past the front hall and headed towards the main hall.
Below the hall, Xiang Chun was waiting there with a few trusted disciples. At this moment, he saw Zhang Yu's figure from afar. He saw that the latter was wearing a jade-colored cloak, and when he walked from outside, there was a faint jade mist surging around him. He didn't look like a mortal.
At this moment, no matter how he looked, he couldn't see the slightest bit of Zhang Yu's aura, and he couldn't tell what level he was at. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
When Zhang Yu came close, he put his hands together and bowed solemnly, saying, "Xiang Chun, the head of Dongting Xuanfu, greets Qingyang Xuanzheng."
Zhang Yu raised his sleeve and bowed back, saying, "Head of Xuanfu greets you."
Xiang Chun took a step to the side and said, "Xuanzheng, please take a seat in the main hall."
Yan Yuming and Zheng Yu bowed at this moment, saying, "We'll take our leave first."
Xiang Chun nodded at them, and the two took their leave. He then invited Zhang Yu to the main hall of Xuanfu.
After the two sat down in the main hall, Xiang Chun said, "It's been a few years, but it feels like yesterday. I heard Junior Martial Brother Fan and Junior Martial Brother Qi talk about Zhang Xuanzheng after they returned. "
Fan Lan, Qi Wu, and the others had returned to the Protectorate two years ago, but there was a shortage of manpower in the various branches. Capable people like them were now sent out to be branch lords.
Zhang Yu said, "We're not in the outer hall right now. Senior Martial Brother Xiang, let's just call each other as usual."
Xiang Chun smiled and stroked his beard, replying, "Alright."
Zhang Yu said, "When I came in just now, I saw two Fellow Daoists outside who looked rather unfamiliar."
Xiang Chun said, "They're Fellow Daoists sent by the Xuanting. Not only me, but the Yujing also sent an envoy and a garrison in the Protectorate."
Zhang Yu nodded. The Dongting Protectorate had been overseas for a long time, and there were many natives who had submitted to them. It was only natural that the Xuanting and Yujing would strengthen their control over the Protectorate.
Xiang Chun looked outside and said, "After contact with the mainland was restored, the Xuanfu has changed greatly. In the past few years, the disciples have improved greatly, and our cultivation has also improved. All these changes are beneficial to our Xuanfu."
In terms of etiquette in Tianxia, the Xuanfu of every place was above the local government.
If Zhu Xuanshou of the Qingyang Upper Continent didn't like to meddle in affairs, or if he had made a deal with someone, the Xuanshou of the Qingyang Upper Continent wouldn't be able to do anything. For example, in the Yiluo Upper Continent, the Xuanshou's attitude determined the situation there.
Once the Xuanfu of the Dongting Protectorate was restored, the Protectorate was quickly suppressed. Only now did Xiang Chun feel the authority of the Xuanshou.
Xiang Chun said, "Junior Martial Brother Zhang, is there anything we can do for you after returning to the Dongting Xuanfu?"
Zhang Yu said, "This time I went to the Yiluo Upper Continent from the outside for a matter. After the matter was settled, I saw that the roads between the two continents were now convenient for travel, so I went to the Qingyang Upper Continent. Then I thought of the Dongting Protectorate. After all, this is my hometown, so I came back to take a look at the old scenery. "
He took out a seal from his sleeve and said, "This time I came back to the Dongting Protectorate, I brought with me a lot of seals that I collected outside. From now on, I'll put them in the Dongting Xuanfu."
Xiang Chun's expression brightened. He stood up and took it. Solemnly, he bowed to Zhang Yu and said solemnly, "Then I have to thank Junior Martial Brother Zhang on behalf of the disciples of the Dongting Xuanfu."
It had been less than ten years since he took over the position of the Xuanfu Head. It could be predicted that he would still be in this position for the next twenty or thirty years.
And he didn't want to waste his time in this position. He also wanted to make some achievements. In fact, although the Dongting Protectorate was chaotic, it was a good place to make achievements.
What Zhang Yu brought was exactly what he needed.
Zhang Yu said, "I was also a member of the Dongting Protectorate. Senior Martial Brother Xiang, you don't have to be so polite. It's just that the Dao of the Xuanxiu lies in mutual exchange and inquiry. No matter how many seals there are, no matter how brilliant they are, they are still the wisdom of others. The Dao path is the personal path of a cultivator. If you only follow the Dao of others, you won't be able to achieve great things."
Xiang Chun nodded and said, "Junior Martial Brother is right. Even if you don't have such qualities, you should have such thoughts. Otherwise, how can you cultivate the Dao?"
At this time, Zhang Yu said slowly, "The cultivation of the Xuan method is not the cultivation of one person, but the cultivation of many Xuan. It is the cultivation of all people in the world."
Hearing this, Xiang Chun's heart trembled slightly. He vaguely felt something, but he couldn't say it for a while.
At this time, he heard Zhang Yu's voice in his ear, "Senior Martial Brother Xiang, how is the east of Mount An?"
When he heard this, he calmed down and said, "The situation is a bit unstable. In the past, we speculated that the remnants of the Bloody Sun Sect were threatened by something and came out of the dense forest. They wanted to desperately open the way to the west. The current situation may confirm our conjecture.
However, a messenger from the Xuanting has come to see. He said that there won't be any changes in three or four years. Junior Martial Brother Zhang brought just right. If the Dongting Xuanfu can resist this crisis with its own strength, then there is no need to trouble the Xuanting. "
Zhang Yu said, "If there are any difficulties, Senior Martial Brother Xiang can come and find me."
Senior Martial Brother Xiang cupped his hands and said, "I may have to trouble Junior Martial Brother." He paused and said, "May I know how long Junior Martial Brother will stay here today?"
Zhang Yu said, "Although I entered Mount An several times in the past, my cultivation was much worse at that time and I didn't go too deep. Now, I want to visit this place again. Moreover, I also had a few questions in the past that I want answers to. As for how long I will stay, it depends on the situation."
Xiang Chun muttered to himself.
Zhang Yu asked, "Senior Martial Brother, do you have something to say?"
Xiang Chun said, "After the Dongting regained contact, many people from other continents came. Last year, a cultivator from another protectorate came to our Dongting. Later, I learned that that person should have been a Monk Hunjang. Now, it is very likely that he has become a monster of chaos."
Zhang Yu looked at him and said, "What is this person's realm?"
Xiang Chun said, "I heard that he was originally a cultivator of the third chapter, but if he became a monster of chaos, then perhaps his realm will be even higher. This person did not stay in places with many people, but hid in Mount An.
We have lost track of him now. If Junior Martial Brother goes anywhere, you must be careful. I also hope that Junior Martial Brother can help pay attention to him. "
Zhang Yu said calmly, "If I see him, I will deal with him appropriately."
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