Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 22 A Long-Awaited Wish Fulfilled
An hour later.

Bailudong Academy, Imperial Library.

After listening to Lian Shanxin's report, "Heavenly Sword" suddenly laughed out loud: "How did you convince Qi Tanhua to go along with your evil deeds?"

Lian Shanxin glanced at Qi Shiyun standing next to "Tianjian" and asked with his eyes, "Why do you tell 'Tianjian' everything?"

Qi Shiyun said innocently, "I didn't say anything, but Lord 'Heavenly Sword' has keen insight and can see through everything."

"I am one of the 'Nine Heavens,' I've seen it all." Tianjian shook his head with a smile: "I can see through your tricks at a glance."

is it?

Then I guess you definitely don't know about the thousand-year-old snow lotus.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be standing here intact now.

Of course, if a boss wants to show off, subordinates must provide sufficient emotional support.

Therefore, Lian Shanxin praised, "Nothing can escape the discerning eye of an adult."

"Shiyun has always remained untainted by the mud, which has led to her being somewhat ostracized within 'Nine Heavens.' This time, she came to Jiangzhou on official business with me because someone at headquarters deliberately transferred her away. I didn't expect you to be able to persuade her; you really do have some eloquence."

The praise from "Heavenly Sword" did not flatter Lian Shanxin. He explained, "I was just telling Scholar Qi that cultivation is indeed very expensive. Most importantly, if you, Lord 'Heavenly Sword,' want to make a name for yourself in Jiangzhou City, you will definitely need money to pave the way. Money can move mountains, and Scholar Qi cannot ruin 'Nine Heavens' overall plan in Jiangzhou for the sake of his own reputation."

"Heavenly Sword" looked at the man with increasing admiration.

The most ingenious part of Lian Shanxin's explanation was that he emphasized that "Tianjian" needed money to pave the way to make a breakthrough in Jiangzhou, and all of this was for the purpose of completing the "Nine Heavens" plan, which was an official matter.

It was definitely not for personal gain.

Lian Shanxin would be the first to disagree with anyone who says "Tianjian" is corrupt and lawless.

"Heavenly Sword" certainly appreciates subordinates like this.

Whether he is greedy for money or not, having money on hand to do things and needing to submit a report to request funding from headquarters are two completely different levels of efficiency and could very well lead to two completely different results.

"Heavenly Sword" naturally wanted to win.

Therefore, Lian Shanxin's actions were exactly what he wanted.

"In that case, you are indeed suitable to help Shiyun."

Tianjian also believed that Lian Shanxin was a talented person. If Lian Shanxin was willing to learn swordsmanship and had the talent, he would be willing to take Lian Shanxin into the Tianjian lineage.

But now it seems that placing Lian Shanxin by Qi Shiyun's side would give him a more useful Qi Shiyun.

Compared to Qi Shiyun, Lian Shanxin is not so important now.

Nevertheless, "Heavenly Sword" still gave Lian Shanxin a chance to change his allegiance: "Lian Shanxin, would you like to learn swordsmanship from me?"

Lianshan Xin certainly wanted to.

Before yesterday.

Now, he has no choice but to follow Qi Shiyun wholeheartedly.

"My lord, I have practiced the 'Falling Goose Sword' before."

"Oh?" Tianjian became interested: "Did you master it in one hour, or two hours?"

Lianshanxin: "..."

Although he said this to refuse "Heavenly Sword's" offer of recruitment, "Heavenly Sword's" counter-question still dealt him a heavy blow.

"The student has been practicing for half a month, but has not yet grasped the basics."

Tianjian's eyes were somewhat confused: "Is there anyone in this world who can't master the 'Falling Goose Sword' in half a month? I mastered it in half an hour back then." Lian Shanxin didn't want to speak.

Qi Shiyun couldn't stand it any longer and coughed lightly to explain, "My lord, I believe that Lianshan Xin and my lineage are connected."

"Heavenly Sword" looked regretful: "It can only be fate with you. Even if I wanted to teach you, I'm afraid I couldn't guide you. How can there be someone in this world who can't master the 'Falling Goose Sword' in half a month? Is that even human?"

Having been expelled from the human race, Lian Shanxin didn't want to talk to "Tianjian" anymore: "This student takes his leave."

"Wait, Du Jiu reported that Thousand Faces might be hidden inside 'Nine Heavens,' is that your idea?"

"Heavenly Sword" called out to Lian Shanxin.

Lianshan nodded in agreement.

How did you come up with this idea?

Lianshan said, "My mother is a Buddhist, and there are many Buddhist scriptures in our home. I have read the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, and in the seventh chapter, the chapter on the nature of the Tathagata, there is a passage that reads:"

The Buddha said: The Dharma is the true Dharma, and no force can destroy it.

Mara, the Demon King, said: "In your degenerate age, I will send my disciples and followers to infiltrate your temples, wear your robes, and destroy your Dharma. They will distort your scriptures and break your precepts to achieve what I cannot achieve with force today."
Both the adults and Scholar Qi have said that the 'Nine Heavens' are powerful, beyond the reach of the Demonic Sect. I then thought that since the Demonic Sect cannot directly confront the 'Nine Heavens,' perhaps the best approach is to infiltrate their ranks and sabotage them at an opportune moment. A thousand-mile dike can be breached by an anthill.

"Tianjian" and Qi Shiyun both fell silent.

Lian Shanxin asked somewhat uneasily, "Did the student say something wrong?"

"No, you're right."

"Heavenly Sword's" tone was seven parts desolate, yet three parts admiring.

"Qianmian has been lurking in the White Deer Cave Academy, one of the four great academies in the world, for countless years without being discovered. During this time, he has sent many talents to the imperial court and the 'Nine Heavens'. Now that Qianmian has been exposed, many of these people have already held high positions, and his actions have far-reaching consequences."

Lian Shanxin's heart stirred.

“These people cannot be left uninvestigated, but we cannot investigate them all openly, otherwise people will be unsettled and the political situation will be unstable. I did not expect that you, a young outsider, would have such insight.”

"If you do not abandon me, I am willing to share your burdens," Lian Shanxin volunteered.

This is his chance to shine.

Moreover, his innate supernatural abilities are remarkably effective in this regard.

"Heavenly Sword" turned to look at Qi Shiyun: "Shiyun, what do you think?"

Qi Shiyun nodded: "Lian Shanxin has a clean background and has a deadly feud with the Demonic Sect, so he is indeed a very suitable candidate for investigation. However, he is too young and weak at the moment, and we do not know his specific abilities. In my opinion, let him investigate the hidden members of the Demonic Sect within the academy first. If he can make further contributions, it will not be too late to entrust him with more important tasks."

"As you say, Lianshan, from now on you will be directly under Shiyun's leadership. If there is anything, report directly to her. If the matter is serious, I allow you to see me directly, bypassing your superiors."

"Thank you for your guidance, sir. Thank you for your guidance, Qi Tanhua."

Lian Shanxin hurriedly bowed.

"Heavenly Sword" nodded, then pushed the box in front of him toward Lian Shanxin.

"This is the Qi Condensation Pill you've been so eager to obtain. You've rendered the greatest service this time, and I will reward you accordingly. This Qi Condensation Pill is yours. Take it, study diligently with Shiyun, and improve your strength as quickly as possible. Jiangzhou is vast, with more than one academy. I hope you can broaden your horizons. The world is wide open, and there is much to be done."

Lian Shanxin suppressed his excitement and bowed to the "Heavenly Sword" again: "Thank you for bestowing the pill, sir!"

Having obtained the Qi Condensation Pill meant that the martial arts bottleneck that had bound him for eighteen years had disappeared.

Regardless of Qi Shiyun's future in cultivation, with this Qi Condensation Pill in hand, he is a sure-fire third-grade Qi Condensation Realm martial artist.

(End of this chapter)