Yinshan Record

Chapter 885 Intrigue and Deception: The Pillar of State and Dharma King (Part 2)

Some things can't be figured out in detail.

"What exactly is the meaning of this waist tag?"

Su Che put the golden waist token aside.

This thing can't be faked.

This substance is made of gold, but it is actually a hundred times stronger than steel. It was created using a secret technique in the Northern Dynasties palace and is called "Red Gold".

These items are extremely rare in the north, and are generally used to make waist tags for high-ranking officials and nobles to prove their identity.

"What could it mean? Grand Tutor Yuwen is recruiting soldiers in the north, and now he has also brought over the Ghost Ancestor Palace. Many disciples in the Ghost Ancestor Palace have received his official positions and have even been granted a surname."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King said nonchalantly.

“Our lord is now the Duke of Sui, with a fief of three thousand households in the Northern Dynasty. You, the Marquis of Changxin of the pseudo-dynasty, should step aside.”

"Why does the Duke of Sui of the Northern Dynasty want to contact my Longevity Sect?"

Su Che became even more curious.

"Buy your elixirs, Jade Dew Pills, 30,000 pills, 10 taels of silver per pill."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King stretched and said, "Three hundred thousand taels of silver, the flying money of the Qiantang Dragon Clan, and this is only the first batch."

Is the north really that weak?

Su Che frowned.

He knew, of course, that Yuwen Rui bringing back so many Jade Dew Pills was definitely not just for the simple purpose of replenishing kidney essence and boosting qi.

Jade Dew Pills are a rare and precious medicine, no matter which battlefield they are used on.

The least effective use of this kind of elixir for strengthening the body and nourishing the vital energy is as military rations. However, if combined with the right cultivation methods, it can become a powerful tool for training troops.

Yuwen Rui is planning something in the north.

The finest ambergris turned into purple mist, rising from the bronze three-legged beast-foot incense burner, mingling with the medicinal fragrance in the room. Not far away, in the main hall, hung a portrait of Qing Tong Xiao Jun, creating a wonderful scene where the mundane and the otherworldly blended together.

Su Che and the Yin-Yang Dharma King sat on opposite sides and began to chat, a rare occurrence for them.

"Military tactics are ever-changing, just as water has no fixed shape. The south is preparing for war, and the north should also be sharpening its swords and preparing its spears. But our organization has already decided to stand with the north?"

"What, are you planning to go against the association...?"

The Yin-Yang Dharma King sized up Su Che.

"It seems that I, the Duke of Sui, must take down you, the Marquis of Changxin."

"The south is the legitimate dynasty, while the north is nothing but barbarian territory."

Su Che looked at the Yin-Yang Dharma King: "There is no future in the north. If the guild really wants to make some arrangements in the Central Plains, it should still be based in the south."

"Isn't that where you are in the south?"

The Yin-Yang Dharma King smiled and said, "I am also involved. This round is an increase in stakes on both sides, but it is only to break the wishful thinking of Xuandu Palace."

"Or will it fall on those gods?"

"It's making everyone feel uncomfortable."

"What is Yuwen Rui going to do?"

"He is training troops. His conflict with the emperor of the Northern Dynasty is getting deeper and deeper, so he wants to use the court's money and grain to support his own private army. He has started twelve camps in Gaocheng, north of Yecheng, with eight hundred soldiers in each camp, all led by people who have attained the elixir of immortality. He is going to establish his own government in Changshan."

"Isn't he in charge of power in the north? How come he can't even keep an eye on Luoyang?"

"In the south, even though it's said that Old Su is in power, there's still Wei Huaiwen. It's the same in the north."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King looked at Su Che and asked, "How far have you progressed on this side?"

“We’ve made contact with Bailudong, and I’ve sent something out.”

"thing?"

“When I went to break into the Wanling Sect’s mountain gate before, I found a mountain peak and gave away the Chiwen Ring.”

"I remember that was..."

"The magic weapon that Huang Tiandao Mo Jiaoyu gave me. As long as this thing appears, the world will know that I, Su, am not dead."

"If we follow the trail, won't we eventually reach the Southern Wilderness? Then you can lead us to White Deer Cave. Okay, you little rascal..."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King nodded, looking very pleased with himself.

"You're just like me when you're being naughty."

"But once this move is made, it's easy to lose control. It's better to keep it hidden. Revealing it too early or too late is not a good idea."

Su Che spoke the truth.

If the Chiwen Ring is discovered early on, and I haven't finished setting things up at Bailudong, then all my efforts will have been in vain.

If it is discovered too late, it could become a variable.

"This matter is simple. Let Old Monkey take care of it, send him to the East Sea, and set up a few methods so that they can't find the Southern Wilderness for a while."

After a moment's thought, the Yin-Yang Dharma King said, "We still need to be wary of those with ulterior motives. Although your identity in the south is personally concealed by the Lord of the End of Dharma, there are quite a few people who are involved in the extinction of the Dharma. We can't implicate them all."

Su Che nodded upon hearing this.

The Yin-Yang Dharma King is the core of all the arrangements made during the Ghost Festival.

Compared to this person, he knew far less. After all, the Yin-Yang Dharma King was a fellow traveler of Zhongyuan in the ancient Heavenly Court, and was naturally different from him.

The older generation knows a great deal.

"Speaking of which, there's a business deal I'm looking for right now, and I wonder if I could get your help?"

"Why are you being so polite between us, father and son? Just say it."

"If we were to deal with an immortal being, do you have any good ideas?"

The Yin-Yang Dharma King stared at Su Che for a while.

"Did you choke on your food?"

"Bullshit, I've been fasting for ages."

"I encountered something unclean; I've been possessed by an evil spirit."

"Senior, I am Huang Tiandao, and I specialize in catching ghosts."

"Then why didn't you just stay married?"

The Yin-Yang Dharma King shook his head.

"Which immortal realm do you want to kill? Do you know that the difference between immortal realm and Void Step is not just one level, but the difference between immortal and mortal? The difference between immortal realm and Void Step is greater than the difference between the Rejuvenation Pill realm and the Divine Connection realm."

"It's not like we're dealing with Mai."

Su Che smiled and said, "There is an old lady from the Bai family in the Wanling Sect, and several Void Step cultivators from the Demonic Sects have taken a liking to her."

Then he gave a brief account of the cause and effect on the Wanlingmen side.

"You're always busy, kid."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King frowned.

"However, these few demon cubs are after Bai Ze."

"This ancient demon god is a menace to the Xuanmen sect, and the Buddhist sect has no intention of converting such a wicked creature. However, the demonic sect can use its transcendent power to achieve its own Dao fruit."

Su Che gently tapped his knees. The afternoon sun streamed in from outside, illuminating the spacious hall and bringing a sense of warmth to his heart.

"But to deal with an immortal being, Bu Xu alone is not enough."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King said, "The biggest difference between longevity and the Void Step is in the level."

"level?"

"For Bu Xu, their domains can, to a certain extent, reverse the laws of heaven and earth, making the primordial energy of heaven and earth that makes up all things obey their commands. But Chang Sheng Zhenren can truly change the laws governing the operation of heaven and earth. If Bu Xu is stealing the sky and changing the sun, then Chang Sheng Zhenren is changing the world."

"So you're just throwing eggs against rocks. Besides, it won't do you any good."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King looked at Su Che and said, "If you truly corrupt the Immortal of Longevity, how heavy will Ruomu's burden be? If things turn around and the guest becomes the host, you won't be able to handle it."

"Having no chance of winning at all isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Su Che smiled easily: "How long do you plan to stay in the south, senior?"

"Let's talk about it after you get through this round."

"This Guzhu Kingdom is an interesting place. Senior, you can stay here a little longer."

"I also saw something strange here."

"strangeness?"

"Back then, that thing escaped from the Yin-Yang Realm and seemed to have gathered a group of subordinates. Now, the Rakshasa Sea has fallen into their hands. Senior, why don't you investigate?"

Su Che brought up that strange young master Hai.

"Although dragons are inherently lustful, to produce such a huge calf so quickly, has that person been holding back for too long?"

"It's probably been in the womb for a while now. The Su Nu Sect is in charge of the East China Sea line, I'll ask their people to make some contact."

"The Yin-Yang Dharma King said."

"This is a very important matter, I need to go there right away. You should hurry up and die. We can talk about the rest later if you're still alive."

"Thank you for your kind words."

Su Che stretched comfortably.

"If we can't even get past this little hurdle of the Wanling Sect, then we might as well give up and go home to have kids."

"Envoy of Cangshui, I will be going now."

"Get out of here! What's wrong? You've become so talkative after your trip to the Demonic Sect?"

Having bid farewell to the Yin-Yang Dharma King, Su Che left the Longevity Sect's stronghold in the Guzhu Kingdom.

The fact that the Demon Lord in Hemp Robes has summoned all his disciples back here suggests that he is about to make a big move.

My own arrangements within the Longevity Sect were ultimately inferior to the Old Demon's formidable power.

Su Che was walking on the streets of Guzhu Kingdom, about to fly away, when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye.

A woman dressed in Taoist robes was watching him from a short distance away.

"Artist sister, that's truly rare."

(End of this chapter)