Huangxiu

Chapter 125 Perfection
"The emperor lost his temper at the court meeting today, complaining that the important officials who were responsible for negotiating with the Dazhen envoys were useless."

"They are indeed..."

Chu Zhiyuan really wanted to say that they were useless, but he shouldn't say this out loud. After all, they were all important officials in the court and top talents.

How could they be useless?

It's just because their respective interests are different that they seem hesitant and entangled, which makes people anxious.

In the final analysis, it is because Dajing is currently in a bad situation.

Through the information from the Supervisory Office, Chu Zhiyuan learned that Dazhen and Dameng were also fighting in secret.

Dajing, Dazhen and Dameng were the three kingdoms that stood side by side and bordered each other. There was constant turmoil all year round, with the coming and going of each other and the rise and fall of one while the other rose.

When Dameng was weak, Dajing and Dazhen took advantage of it a lot. But now that Dameng is rising, Dazhen and Dajing are the ones who are unlucky.

We can only blame ourselves for not being able to work together to completely defeat Mongolia.

If there had not been civil strife between the two countries, there would have been no opportunity for the Mongol Empire to rise. Unfortunately, time cannot be reversed and there is no medicine for regret in the world.

Dameng is too strong now.

The Cloud-Taking Cavalry are invincible.

What we can do now is for the two dynasties to unite to resist the Mongols.

"The emperor has spoken," Xiao Youping stroked his beard and smiled, "You don't have to rush your marriage. You can take it easy."

"That couldn't be better." Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile.

But he was not completely relieved.

Dazhen was determined not to change his mind. Either the talks would fail or they would compromise, it all depended on who was more willing to take the risk.

Now it seems that Dajing is even less willing to take the risk.

Xiao Youping said: "I heard that Huang Shirong from Baiyun Sword Palace has already become a Grandmaster, a 23-year-old Grandmaster... the first time in the creation of the world!"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slightly.

Xiao Ruoyu asked in amazement: "A 23-year-old master? Is Miss Huang really a master?"

"This Miss Huang is usually very low-key, and she has become a master at the age of 23." Xiao Youping said with emotion: "This can also boost the morale of our Dajing."

He speculated that the Dazhen envoys were extremely optimistic about the Fourth Prince's future and believed that he would become a grand master.

The crown prince becomes the grand master, and if he steps down, he becomes an important official with a significant influence on the court, and if he advances, he becomes the next emperor.

It would be extremely beneficial for Dazhen if such a prince could become her husband.

Pillow talk is always very powerful.

If Princess Dazhen becomes the queen, the impact will be even greater.

The emperor is a solitary man, but he also has feelings, and the slightest influence can have a huge impact on both countries.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "The White Cloud Sword Palace is going to gain momentum this time."

"It's inevitable." Xiao Youping said, "But fortunately, the four major sects are now closely connected with the imperial court, and it's hard to tell them apart. The strength of Baiyun Sword Palace means the strength of the imperial court."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded slightly.

……

Before leaving, Chu Zhiyuan sent a message to Xiao Ruoling, asking her to practice hard, consolidate her realm, and heal her injuries as soon as possible.

Breaking open the Jade Tower by force caused damage to the meridians.

However, no matter how declining the Duke's Mansion is, its spiritual cultivation foundation is far superior to that of Prince Qing's Mansion. It has no shortage of elixirs to heal its wounds, and will recover soon.

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After Chu Zhiyuan returned to the palace, he was again questioned by Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi.

Where did you go today, what did you buy, what did you eat, is Xiao Ruoling unhappy about anything, and is there anything else you should pay attention to.

Chu Zhiyuan said a few perfunctory words, said that he wanted to go into seclusion, and then returned to Tingtao Courtyard.

As soon as he returned to Tingtao Courtyard, Liang Guanjie came back to report.

"My Lord, after Song Tianhai returned, he was severely beaten and fell to the ground."

"Oh--?"

"When Duke Kangguo found out that he had sneaked out, he was furious. He also drank a little today, so he became drunk and acted like a madman. If he hadn't drunk, he wouldn't have been so angry."

"After drinking..." Chu Zhiyuan showed a playful smile.

Song Tianhai was just drunk and acting crazy at the time, and ended up being taught a lesson by Duke Kangguo as well. This was quite a coincidence and irony.

Liang Guanjie chuckled and said, "This time, Song Tianhai was beaten badly. Not only did he spit blood, but he couldn't move. Even so, he was sent directly out of the Duke's Mansion and set off overnight to the northwest border."

"The Northwest Border... Duke Kang is still very affectionate."

The northwest border is Dazhen. Now there is no danger. Going to the northwest border is purely to experience boredom and boredom, not to gain experience.

This is equivalent to being exiled to temper one's temper and escape from the glamorous world of Yujing.

Liang Guanjie said: "My Lord, do you want to continue following me?"

“Forget it.” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: “Did the spy in the Kangguo Mansion get into trouble?” Liang Guanjie smiled and said: “If he leaked the information, he would definitely be beaten. Song Tianhai was quite loyal and protected him, so he was not beaten out of the mansion.”

"Keep raising it." Chu Zhiyuan said, "Who knows, it might be of great use someday."

"Yes."

Seeing Chu Zhiyuan pick up the teacup, Liang Guanjie tactfully said goodbye and left.

……

Chu Zhiyuan began to retreat, staying at home and practicing hard in Tingtao Courtyard.

Or you can practice the Great Purple Yang Art and the Jade Lock and Golden Gate Art, or practice the fourth level of the Dragon Transformation Art.

The Jade Lock and Golden Gate Technique is a slow and steady effort, with repeated impacts.

With the blessing of the Dragon Blood Pearl, the Magic Spirit Pearl and the Flying Dragon Pearl, the marrow refining stage is constantly accelerating.

Chu Zhiyuan wanted to speed up by concentrating on practicing hard.

Only after becoming a Grandmaster did one truly have the power to protect himself. Relying solely on guards always made one feel guilty and uneasy, and he was restrained in his actions, not even daring to go to the outer city.

Use the Tian Yuan Jue and Di Yuan Jue alternately to keep yourself energetic at all times.

When he was hungry, he asked Mo Yi and the others to bring him food. When he was thirsty, he drank water. He held on without rest and was always in a state of cultivation.

This time he saw clearly the changes in the Miaolingzhu.

Every day at midnight, the jade liquid in the Miaoling Pearl would suddenly fill up, and no matter how much was consumed during the day, it would be restored to fullness in an instant.

Under the super sense, everything is seen clearly.

At the moment midnight arrived, a white line fell from the void and went straight into the Miaoling Pearl.

The white line seems real and unreal, and looks very much like the smoke rising from sandalwood.

The white smoke of sandalwood rises vertically, but it falls down from the void.

They are also thin and continuous, and never-ending.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at the white smoke in amazement, but unfortunately the white smoke went straight into the void, far beyond the range of supersensory perception.

Not to mention that the super sense is only over 120 meters now, even if it is over 1,200 meters, I am afraid it is far from touching its source.

This wonderful spiritual pearl is truly magical, worthy of being an alien object.

So, can we find where it came from based on this thin thread?

Is there really a world beyond heaven?
Staring at the Miao Lingzhu, countless questions emerged in Chu Zhiyuan's mind, but none of them could be answered.

He would observe it every midnight.

Since there is no way to trace its origin, let's look at its composition and what kind of aura it is that has such wonderful uses.

But the super sense was blocked by an invisible force, just like he was unable to penetrate the magic pearl at the beginning.

He still did not give up and continued to investigate at midnight every day.

……

The efficiency of retreat and hard practice is far greater than usual.

With such sleepless and hard training, the progress is faster than one can imagine.

At dusk on the fifth day, the third dragon blood bead had already faded, and when there was not much left, a dragon roar suddenly sounded in his ears.

The dragon's roar reaches all the way through heaven and earth, filling every corner of heaven and earth.

He felt dizzy and a giant golden dragon suddenly appeared before his eyes.

The golden dragon was about a hundred meters long, and its scales were as big as a person, emitting dazzling golden light. Its scales were covered with strange patterns, and its eyes were like glass beads as big as washbasins, flashing colorful light. The faint colorful light seemed to ignite his soul.

Then the soul began to burn.

He felt as if he was in a sea of ​​fire or falling into molten lava. His whole body was in unbearable pain and he wanted to scream but couldn't.

Sweat quickly poured out and soaked his body, as if he had been fished out of water.

At this moment, the super sense is still illuminating the present moment.

The pain was unbearable, but he remained calm and was aware of every change in his body inside and out.

Under the influence of super sense, he found that his face was distorted and hideous, and the spine on his back was bulging like a row of stakes, ready to break through the skin at any time.

The purple gold bone marrow is being reorganized. There are more tiny bones between the bones, making the bones much thicker than before.

The bone marrow had turned purple-gold, as if melted gold was mixed with charcoal powder, becoming thick and heavy.

There was no change in the skin and flesh, except that the blood became three points brighter red and the speed of flowing through the body increased greatly.

……

After a moment, a dragon roar that resonated through the heavens and earth appeared in his mind again.

He slowly opened his eyes.

There was a lot of crackling sounds.

(End of this chapter)