My whole clan is a master, I have become invincible by investing in my clan members

"Master, times have changed after all."

Before he finished speaking, a powerful aura suddenly burst out, pressing the entire air so hard that it seemed to freeze for a moment!

Gu Zheng only felt that the energy in his body stagnated.

Immediately afterwards, he lost control of his body and became unable to move!

Faced with this extremely familiar scene, Gu Zheng could hardly believe his eyes.

"Yuan...Yuan Shen realm? Are you kidding me? With your talent, you can cultivate to the Yuan Shen realm?!"

At this moment, he felt that the world had become extremely magical and had become something he could not understand at all.

First it was the man in black armor, and now it’s Zhu Yi.

Since when did powerful people at the Yuanshen realm become so worthless and so common?

Zhu Yi smiled but said nothing.

In fact, he had not yet cultivated to the Soul Realm.

Even his true realm is several realms lower than Gu Zheng's - it is only the third level of the Wanxiang Realm.

But so what?

At least within the scope of Yanling Mansion, with the blessing of Cangling's national destiny, he is fully capable of mobilizing the power of the soul level at will with his body of all things.

Suppressing a small Gu Zheng is naturally a piece of cake.

Afterwards, Zhu Yi suppressed his smile, stretched out his right hand, patted Gu Zheng's face, and finally said what he had been holding in his heart for a long time:

"Now, please call me Lord!"

"Do you understand it?"

Gu Zheng knew he was no match for his opponent, so he could only lower his head and grit his teeth, saying, "I understand...I understand."

"From now on—" Zhu Yi suddenly leaned forward and asked with a smile, "What should I call you?"

Gu Zheng suppressed his anger and said word by word: "Gu Zheng, I pay my respects to the Palace Master...Sir!"

"Hahahaha!" Zhu Yi couldn't help laughing.

It was as if the resentment that had been suppressed in my heart for a long time finally found an outlet to vent.

Then, he extended his right palm and patted Gu Zheng's shoulder: "It would have been great if you had known better earlier."

After saying this, he removed the pressure.

Just as Gu Zheng was about to breathe a sigh of relief, his neck was suddenly grabbed by a hand.

"In recognition of your support back then, I will grant you a minor position."

"Right now, the mansion is in need of a gatekeeper. You have to check in at 3:30 AM every day and hand in your name card at 12:00 PM. Don't miss the time..."

Gu Zheng clenched his fists, his back teeth almost breaking from anger.

But thinking of the other party's strength, he could only force out a flattering smile: "Thank...thank you very much, Lord Palace Master."

Zhu Yi nodded. "Don't think your position is too low. After all, in the past, a Qin remnant like you who offended the royal family would have been killed without a burial place."

"Now that you're able to save your life and even do a minor job here, it can be considered that I saw that you had some feelings for me in the past, so I deliberately left a way out for you."

Offending the royal family?

Gu Zheng looked confused.

No, what is this?

I, the dignified Lord of Yanling Mansion, am loyal to the King. How could I possibly offend the Imperial Family... Wait... Wait? The remnants of the Qin Dynasty?!

Gu Zheng's heartbeat suddenly stopped and he felt extremely cold all over.

He turned his head stiffly, looked at Zhu Yi, and said in a trembling voice: "Could it be... that the Qin Dynasty was destroyed?"

Zhu Yi didn't answer in a hurry.

Instead, he clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully towards the sky.

After he finished bowing, he looked back at Gu Zheng and said in a deep voice:

"Yes, the Great Qin has long since fallen, and today it is His Majesty the Canghuang's world!"

Gu Zheng's pupils shrank sharply and his mind went blank.

Canghuang?

He subconsciously thought of the Cangwu Jiang family.

But soon, he shook his head and thought it was impossible.

After all, how long had the Cangwu Jiang family risen to prominence? How could they possibly have the ability to replace the profoundly powerful Great Qin?

It must be just a coincidence...right?

At this moment, Zhu Yi seemed to know what Gu Zheng was thinking, so he explained: "Your Majesty's name is beyond words. You only need to know that His Majesty's surname is Jiang, and the royal family is the former Cangwu Jiang family!"

"As for the Jiang family leader, we, the subjects of Cang Ling, are not allowed to address him by his name. We can only respectfully address him as - Holy Ancestor!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Zheng's head started buzzing again.

However, the shock was far from over.

Zhu Yi turned his head slightly and glanced at Ding Xuan who was not far away.

Because I have read books such as "The History of Shaofu Ding's Rise to Wealth", "The Secret of Shaofu Ding's Success", "Ding: The Key to Success", "Ding: Only Do One Thing in Your Life", "Ding: I Have an Agreement with Success", "Ding: A Thousand Philosophies to Make Your Life Successful", "Ding: Five Steps from City Lord to Shaofu", etc.

Therefore, he was very familiar with this adult's temperament.

So, in order to please him, he immediately raised his voice and said with reverence, "Back then, Your Majesty raised an army in Tiandu Prefecture. With a single call, all prefectures responded, overthrowing the Great Qin and creating the great cause of Cang Ling!"

"Later, he swept through the eight kingdoms, destroyed the Great Jin, swallowed the Red Flame, and unified the Eastern Region, achieving a great feat that will last for all eternity!"

"........."

At this moment, Zhu Yi seemed no longer the Lord of Yanling Mansion, but a believer in a god named "Canghuang".

He kept recounting the great achievements of Emperor Cang and the various changes that the Cang Ling Dynasty had brought to the Eastern Region, and in the process he also "inadvertently" flattered Ding Xuan.

When Ding Xuan heard this, he was slightly stunned.

Immediately, a smile appeared on his face, and he felt that this Brother Zhu was becoming more and more pleasing to the eye.

Not only is he eloquent, but he also expresses himself in a measured way and has a delicate mind.

While speaking, he seemed to be cleverly catering to the other person's preferences, without any affectation and with just the right measure.

"This kid has a little bit of my charm back then. He's a promising talent..."

Ding Xuan thought to himself.

It would be a waste of talent for such a capable, motivated and shameless young man to stay in this shabby place like Yanling Mansion.

Well, it seems I should pay more attention to him. Maybe he can follow me to the imperial capital and help me later.

At this time, Zhu Yi was still boasting: "Your Majesty the Emperor's great achievements are the will of heaven!"

"Not only the Eastern Region, but even after the Five Regions' Barrier dissipates, even if those Holy Land Dynasties from the Central Region come, they won't be able to shake me, Cang Ling, in the slightest!"

"Your Majesty the Cang Emperor and Lord Saint Ancestor, these are truly astonishing talents! The future of Cang Ling will surely be even more glorious because of them!"

At this point, his tone became more passionate and high-pitched.

There was not a trace of hypocrisy on his face, as if he was truly excited about the greatness of the Cang Ling Dynasty!

Seeing this, Ding Xuan was extremely calm.

After all, he has been the Shaofu for so long, he must have seen all kinds of storms, right?

However, our former homeowners and patrons are vying for power, and it is difficult to remain calm.

It was because every word Zhu Yi said shocked him.

Especially the four words "unify the Eastern Region" echoed in his mind, shocking him to the point that he almost lost his mind!

He had never expected that during his time in seclusion, not only did the Great Qin he was loyal to disappear, but even the original three dynasties of Dajin, Chiyan and Yuehua were broken, turning it into a terrifying situation where Cang Ling was the only one in power!

The change was so great that it seemed as if he had been in seclusion for not two years, but tens of thousands of years!

Unify the Eastern Region, what a niche word.

I can understand each word, but when they are put together it becomes incomprehensible.

"Is the Cangwu Jiang family really so evil?!"

Gu Zheng's body was trembling slightly, and cold sweat had been oozing out of his forehead since he didn't know when.

After learning that the current Cangwu Jiang family is a thousand times more terrifying than he had imagined.

He instantly felt a deep fear.

"During the two years I've been in seclusion, a major change has occurred, rarely seen in tens of thousands of years..."

"If I hadn't chosen to go into seclusion before, the grass on my grave would be almost three meters high by now, right?"

........

the other side.

Just when Zhu Yi had just finished flattering.

Ding Xuan suddenly spoke up: "Brother Zhu, what you just said was a bit biased."

Zhu Yi was startled, and hurriedly bowed his hands, saying respectfully, "Please enlighten me, Master Shaofu."

Ding Xuan picked up the wine on the table, took a sip, and raised his lips slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of amusement: "Now that Your Majesty is benefiting the world, the people of the Eastern Region are all Cang Ling's people. How can there be any so-called remnants of the Great Qin?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yi immediately lowered his head and replied respectfully, "Master Shaofu is absolutely right."

"Times are different now. Your Majesty has ushered in a prosperous era. The world is in peace and prosperity, and the people enjoy peace and tranquility. Naturally, there are no more remnants of evil."

Ding Xuan smiled faintly, his eyes sweeping over the nervous, almost suffocating Gu Zheng, and then he said to Zhu Yi, "This Gu Mansion Master has already reached the ninth level of the Myriad Realm. Logically speaking, how could he be reduced to a gatekeeper? It's really a waste of talent."

Zhu Yi's heart tightened, knowing that these words were not empty words, so he asked tentatively: "In your opinion, how should this person be placed?"

Ding Xuan put down his wine glass and said casually, "I heard that Master Gu is quite experienced in raising spirit beasts and is considered a master. Why don't you come with me back to the Imperial Capital Animal Farm?"

"At that time, he was granted the position of deputy pastor, responsible for commanding the official horses and spirit beasts and carefully dispatching them..."

Gu Zheng was delighted.

Although the position of deputy supervisor of the animal farm doesn't sound very prestigious, it's better than having him be a watchdog for that bastard Zhu Yi, right?

So he immediately knelt down and saluted, with a look of gratitude on his face: "Thank you for your grace, Lord Shaofu!"

On the side, Zhu Yi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

If Shaofu Ding really let Gu Zheng take on an important task, he would be worried that Gu Zheng would turn the tables one day and take revenge on him.

But the deputy pastor is just a nominal position. How can he threaten the lord of the mansion who holds the real power?

So, he looked at Gu Zheng and said in a cold voice: "Remember in the future, all the good fortune today was given by the Lord of the Household. Don't forget this kindness."

Although Gu Zheng was disdainful in his heart, he still said respectfully on the surface: "Of course, the Lord of the Household's kindness to me is no different from that of a second parent!"

"I cannot possibly repay such a great favor. I will be loyal and follow you till death!"

The words fell.

Zhu Yi felt a wave of disdain in his heart, thinking: This guy changes his attitude so quickly, he starts to lick the Master of the Household, is this something you can lick? Let me do it!

The thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately turned to Ding Xuan, about to open his mouth to flatter him, when he saw Ding Xuan suddenly say: "Brother Zhu, it's getting late. I have to hurry to Cangwu Mountain, so as not to delay the competition. I'll take my leave today and we'll meet again next time."

Zhu Yi quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Master Shaofu is absolutely right. Your Majesty's arrangements are of utmost importance. You have had a hard journey, please take care."

Before he finished speaking, he flipped his wrist, took out a space ring, and presented it with both hands.

"We have long heard of the great name of the Holy Ancestor, and we all admire him deeply."

"I am just too busy with my duties to travel far. I would like to ask the Minister of the Household to help me send my regards to the Holy Ancestor."

"Although these gifts are not precious, they are my token of appreciation. Giving them to the younger generation is also a way for me to show my respect..."

Ding Xuan took the space ring, scanned it with his mind, and couldn't help but smile faintly.

"Not precious?"

In the ring, precious materials were piled up like a mountain, which obviously far exceeded the savings of an ordinary mansion owner.

At least considering Zhu Yi's position, if he wants to accumulate these resources, he will have to go without food and drink for at least fifty years to barely get them together.

It can be seen that he was very generous this time, and it can even be said that he spent a lot of money.

Ding Xuan patted Zhu Yi on the shoulder and said softly, "Brother Zhu, you are thoughtful."

"But... How could someone like me approach the Holy Ancestor so easily? I'm afraid your intentions are a bit too arrogant."

Zhu Yi's face froze and his heart sank slightly.

But just as he was feeling regretful and secretly pondering how to redeem himself, Ding Xuan changed the subject and said in a leisurely tone, "However, since Brother Zhu is so understanding, I might as well reveal a piece of news to you."

Zhu Yi's heart was shocked, and he immediately listened attentively.

"Your Majesty has already made plans to merge Tiandu Prefecture with the three surrounding prefectures to form Cangwu Prefecture, and then expand Cangwu City, increasing its size dozens of times, and eventually turning it into Cangdu."

Ding Xuan's eyes were deep as he slowly said, "This move is intended to create a gathering place for Eastern Region cultivators and become the first city."

"And your Yanling Mansion happens to be within these three mansions."

"If you can plan ahead and achieve merit early, by the time the merger comes, Brother Zhu's future... will be more than just a small prefecture."

Zhu Yi's mind was shaken.

Cangdu?! The first city?!

If this comes true, it will not only be a simple expansion, but will also gather all the powerful cultivators in the entire Eastern Region here, making it a holy place for cultivation and completely rewriting the overall situation!

He took a deep breath, quickly suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, and then bowed and said, "Thank you, Master Shaofu, for telling me."

At this moment, the pain in his heart instantly disappeared.

If a few resources can be exchanged for such information, it would be worth it.

After all, although this matter will spread sooner or later, if I can know it in advance, I can seize the opportunity and make arrangements in advance. Once it is operated properly... how can I not have a place in the future pattern?

Ding Xuan nodded slightly, then turned and left, taking Gu Zheng out of the Mansion Lord's Mansion.

However, just as they stepped out of the door, the void suddenly condensed!

The next moment, more than twenty figures appeared out of thin air, like the arrival of the god of death, causing the entire world to sink into invisible oppression.

Gu Zheng's pupils suddenly shrank and his heartbeat almost stopped.

In just one breath, he felt a terrifying pressure that was enough to suffocate him.

The aura of each cultivator was as heavy as a mountain, and even though they were several feet away, it still made his soul tremble slightly.

These people... are undoubtedly all powerful people in the Soul Realm!