Evil Master and Disciple

In the imperial study, the great Confucian scholar Qiu Changlin and the Astronomical Advisor Yun Xuzi began to argue.

This is completely basic for both of them.

Ever since the royal family began to support the Sitianjian to restrain Confucianism, the two forces have been arguing endlessly in the court.

The situation is clear now.

Under the floor tile in Jiaotai Hall, there may be a jade crown needle that has disappeared for many years.

Yunxuzi wanted to dig it out, but Qiu Changlin wouldn't let him.

In fact, the root of this incident is the struggle between the Sitianjian and the Hanlin Academy.

Digging up a floor tile inside actually does not have much impact on the Confucian magic circle in the Jiaotai Hall.

Although Qiu Changlin has not reached the realm of a saint, he can still repair the Confucian magic circle. Although he may not be able to achieve the desired effect, it will not have much impact on the operation of the entire magic circle.

Moreover, the most important thing about Jiaotai Hall is that the defensive array is on the periphery, on the wall, to prevent anyone from sneaking in from the front.

Most of the magic arrays in the hall are just for confinement and blockade.

The reason why Qiu Changlin strongly opposed Yunxuzi digging up the floor tiles was mainly because he was worried that Si Tianjian would become even more powerful after obtaining the Jade Crown Needle.

After all, Si Tianjian is in charge of the stars.

However, magical instruments such as stars are extremely rare in the human world.

If Si Tianjian gets the Jade Crown Needle, I'm afraid the situation of Confucianism will become even more difficult.

Moreover, Qiu Changlin was also worried that once the Jade Crown Needle was removed, the Demon Cult would have a chance.

Back then, the masters of the Demon Cult repeatedly sneaked into the imperial city to look for the Jade Crown Needle, but always returned empty-handed.

It can be seen that the Jade Crown Needle is very safe when stored in the Jiaotai Hall.

Once taken out, the Jade Crown Needle should be under the control of Si Tianjian.

Can Si Tianjian's several thousand or eight hundred low-level cultivators withstand the attack of the Demon Cult?

According to legend, the jade sundial crown contains a huge secret.

Now that the Demon Cult has regained the Jade Sundial, if they can get the Jade Crown Needle, they will most likely be able to unlock the secret.

Qiu Changlin is the greatest Confucian scholar and a righteous person. He certainly does not want the Demon Cult to uncover the secret of the Jade Sundial Crown.

What if the secret is a rare treasure, or an ancient magic power, wouldn't it give the Demon Cult an even greater advantage?

Seeing the two arguing, His Majesty the Emperor's head instantly grew several times bigger.

"Stop arguing. I'll consider this matter. During this period, we'll strengthen the guards of the Imperial City, especially Jiaotai Hall..."

"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable. There must be spies from the Demon Cult in the Imperial City. If we rashly strengthen the guards of Jiaotai Hall at this time, I'm afraid the Demon Cult members will suspect that what they are looking for is in Jiaotai Hall.

The imperial city is home to the world's fortune, and with three sub-sage Confucian scholars in charge, we can handle even the most powerful demon sects. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

"Well, I still have great faith in Confucian monks. Okay, let's put the matter of Jiaotai Hall aside for now. You can go down first."

The two of them bowed and took their leave.

After leaving the Imperial Study, Yunxuzi said with a smile, "Master Qiu, you and I both know that His Highness Jiaotai must be hiding the Jade Crown Needle. You're so desperate to prevent it from being retrieved. Are you worried that if I get the Jade Crown Needle, I'll surpass you Confucian monks?"

Qiu Changlin smiled calmly and said, "We learn the arts of literature and martial arts and sell them to the imperial family. We are a Confucian family with more than tens of millions of scholars. We are loyal only to His Majesty and to the country.

Yunxuzi, since the Jade Crown Needle has been buried deep in the Jiaotai Palace for many years without any problems, why do you need to take it out?

If you really take it out, do you, Si Tianjian, have the ability to protect the Jade Crown Needle? If it is taken away by the Demon Cult, you will be a sinner in the world for all eternity.

"Hmph, Master Qiu, don't try to frighten me with such words. I, Si Tianjian, am your Majesty's minion, and I am naturally capable of protecting the royal treasures. Just wait, I will definitely convince your Majesty to retrieve the Jade Crown Needle from the Jiaotai Palace."

The two of them walked away in anger.

Yunxuzi flew into the air and headed to the Stargazing Tower.

As for Qiu Changlin, he went to the Hanlin Academy.

At the same time, six young men and women appeared on Suzaku Street.

It was Ye Feng and others.

The little girl Su Daji also followed Yun Shuang'er and others and covered her face with a silk veil.

The four masked girls walking together became a beautiful scenery on Suzaku Street.

Although Su Daji lived for hundreds of years, she was actually a playful and gluttonous little girl. She had been in the capital for a while. Except for the first time when Su Xiaoli took her around the capital, she spent most of the rest of the time in the villa behind Wanhua Tower, which was very boring.

Now shopping with Ye Feng and others, this little fox has completely let himself go.

Everyone was very happy, even Hong Jiu, the big shot, held hands with Qin Chuchu.

Only Ye Feng was walking at the back, with an expression as sad as if he had lost his parents.

He also didn't know what shameful and disgusting things Yun Shuang'er and Shen Tianqi did to him in the room this morning.

Anyway, the kid was in a bad mood the whole morning, and kept muttering and cursing.

Hong Jiu, Su Daji, and Qin Chuchu noticed that Ye Feng's mood was obviously not right today, and asked him what was wrong, but the boy refused to say anything.

It was almost noon when the group arrived at the south gate of the imperial city.

The royal guards in helmets and armor were stationed in front of the gate.

Unlike in movies and TV dramas, the imperial city does not seem to be that majestic.

It’s not that the city walls are not tall enough or that the Royal Guards’ black armor is not majestic enough.

But there are a lot of people coming in and out.

It's like a wholesale market.

It was very different from the imperial city in Ye Feng's mind, which was majestic and solemn and off-limits to strangers.

Most of the vehicles entering and leaving are horse-drawn carriages.

The Royal Guards didn't seem to check on those coming in and out.

Just take a look at the badge and let him go.

Today Ye Feng planned to visit the Hanlin Academy. The Confucian master Mr. Yi, whom he visited at Yueyang Tower last time, gave him a letter of introduction, saying that he could enter the Hanlin Academy.

Ye Feng had no interest in the Hanlin Academy. He was interested in the one-third of the dynasty's luck that was gathered and condensed in the Hanlin Academy.

Moreover, he had another purpose.

The last time I was with Mr. Yi, I was busy trying to get the old man to tell me where the dynasty's luck was collected and how to absorb the luck.

He forgot one very important thing, which was the Confucian classics.

The last time he gave the magic pen of Jiangshan a blood oath to acknowledge its master, the magic pen wrote a text of more than 3,000 words.

However, Ye Feng only understood the first two sentences: "Heaven's movement is vigorous, and the gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement. The earth's condition is gentle, and the gentleman should be broad-minded and bear all things." He knew every word of the more than 3,000 words that followed, but when they were put together, he felt like a book written in heaven.

But he knew that it was a very powerful Confucian cultivation technique.

He couldn't understand it, but the great Confucian scholars would definitely be able to understand it.

Ye Feng planned to find a great scholar in the Hanlin Academy to translate for him.

Confucianism is relatively open-minded, as can be seen from the fact that Mr. Yi told him everything he knew.

Ye Feng also did not intend to keep this Confucian cultivation method for himself.

Those who have good luck cannot live long, and Ye Feng will not be foolish enough to practice Confucianism.

He just wanted to see what this Confucian philosophy was all about.

If someone translates for you, it can also help them improve their cultivation.

This is a good thing for both parties.

But good things happened.

"What the hell? A piece of torn paper, and you want to enter the Imperial City?..."

“Look carefully, that’s Mr. Yi’s letter of introduction!”

"What Mr. Yi? I've never heard of him. Get lost..."

Ye Feng and others were blocked at the gate of the imperial city and then ruthlessly expelled.