Imperial henchmen? Never been struck by the sword of the Six Doors (a secret police agency).

Time passed in this manner, and while Prince An was in seclusion, the palace was bustling with activity.

......

Wude Hall

While the Purple Orchid Palace was bustling with activity, the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace was equally lively.

"Big brother, do you think the little immortal master has been secretly practicing demonic arts?"

Li Zhi lay slumped over the table, staring blankly at the stacks of schoolwork that were half his height.

He felt that Yun Wuji matched all his imaginations about people in the demonic path.

Powerful, decisive, elusive, and ruthless.

Is it not cruel to give him extra homework all the time?

"Li Zhi, double your coursework."

A voice rang directly in the minds of all the princes.

"If there is a next time, everyone will be punished."

Yun Wuji's voice then rang slowly in the princes' minds.

"Shut up, you!"

Prince Tai knocked Li Zhi to sleep with a single punch.

Upon seeing this, Prince Ke gave Li Zhi an expression that seemed to say, "This guy Li Zhi is really tired of living."

The princesses even tried to curse the little fairy master in secret.

The result was that all coursework doubled.

This directly led to the legend of the palace being haunted.

That mournful cry sounded exactly like the desolate palace described in historical records.

"Ninth Brother is just too young."

Chengqian stretched as he looked at the sleeping Li Zhi.

He's gotten used to it after so many years of academic bombardment.

As long as it's not a succession to the throne, then everything is negotiable.

Once he ascended the throne, that was just the beginning of the nightmare.

"Big brother, have you completed the mortal realm test set up by the little immortal master?"

Prince Tai seemed to realize something, looked at Chengqian, and quickly asked.

He was being tortured to death, either by Wang Mang or by the combined forces of the Sima and Tian families.

He was going crazy.

At the same time, he also learned that the emperor's fall from power was even more torturous than the position of crown prince.

It turns out that not all emperors are like my father, who can just say whatever he wants.

He felt only resentment in front of powerful officials.

He wanted to go on a killing spree, but then he discovered that Dong Zhuo was with Marquis Wen, and Erzhu Rong was incredibly skilled in combat.

Prince Tai was on the verge of becoming depressed because he couldn't outmaneuver the ministers, whether he was a civil or military official.

Therefore, Prince Tai had even less interest in the throne.

He only wanted to cultivate himself properly, then travel around and enjoy himself to the fullest.

"almost."

Chengqian seemed to remember something and touched the back of his neck.

Upon hearing this, a hint of admiration flashed in Prince Tai's eyes.

I never expected that I would actually be able to curry favor with my elder brother.

"Does this mean I have to suck up to someone powerful too?"

"But I'm so fat, it seems really difficult."

"Should I lose weight?"

Prince Tai was lost in thought, but he overlooked Chengqian's subtle expression.

It's coming soon indeed.

He's practically being sidelined.

At the beginning, Chengqian easily won over Lü Zhi's favor.

Afterwards, Chengqian was afraid that something might happen to him or Lü Zhi, causing all their efforts to be in vain, so he almost indulged Lü Zhi.

After all, if Lü Zhi were to perish, they would have to start all over again.

Soon, Lü Zhi demonstrated her political skills, directly silencing the court.

Chengqian was overjoyed and began to speak eloquently.

In matters of the court, his edicts could be issued without any hindrance.

However... after court, every aspect of his life, big or small, was handled by Lü Zhi.

In terms of daily life, he couldn't even command the palace maids.

At the same time, the little immortal master seemed to think that the difficulty of the Red Dust Plate was still too easy.

In the sixth palace, Jia Nanfeng and Fei Yanhe, the sisters, were added.

One of them was causing him trouble in terms of power politics, while the other two were exceptionally beautiful. The little immortal master was testing his resolve.

Chengqian would naturally not emulate those lustful and incompetent rulers.

After Chengqian entered the mortal realm, he pledged his loyalty to Lü Zhi.

Fortunately, he hadn't angered Lü Zhi, Chengqian thought to himself.

The following day, he learned that Jia Nanfeng had died on the spot and was hung on the palace gate.

Chengqian's face turned pale at that moment.

Lü Zhi simply smiled and blamed the matter on the court officials, accusing them of plotting a rebellion, and then severely reduced their power.

Chengqian finally understood the true value of Empress Lü.

In the days that followed, Chengqian became increasingly obedient, spending all his free time in the Jiaofang Palace, and always having Lü Zhi by his side when reviewing memorials, which pleased Lü Zhi greatly.

Although Lü Zhixuying held great power, he had no desire for it.

Chengqian didn't know whether this was good news or bad news.

He was afraid that Lü Zhi wouldn't be interested in power, but would be interested in him.

Now, he is terrified every time he enters the mortal realm.

I was afraid that as soon as I went in, I would hear the news that Fei Yanhe had been robbed of Xiao Xiao Le.

At the same time, Chengqian was also somewhat surprised and uncertain.

He felt that Empress Lü was a bit too shrewd.

If this guy manages to escape, he's finished.

Even though he knew it was impossible, he was still afraid.

As Chengqian pondered, he felt the Red Dust Disc at his waist suddenly flip over.

Chengqian immediately sat up straight and began to ponder.

He had no maids to serve him, and he did not get close to women. He spent most of his time with his younger sister.

Very good, very safe.

Chengqian then relaxed.

"Now that Huo Zimeng has appeared, will things be any easier for the court officials?"

Prince Tai suddenly became curious.

"will not."

Prince Ke's answer was resolute.

"This powerful minister will soon experience...what he felt like when he was alive."

Chengqian touched his neck as he spoke.

Purple Orchid Palace

"Your Majesty, Zimeng has appeared in this world, hoping to serve the dynasty."

Huo Zimeng looked at the emperor, cupped his hands, and smiled.

"Good...very good."

"Zimeng, you will first take up a position in the Ministry of Personnel."

Upon hearing this, the emperor put down his wine cup and laughed in agreement.

This is the kind of capable and diligent minister whose talent is certified by history.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Huo Zimeng spoke sincerely upon hearing the Ministry of Personnel's name.

This was a truly lucrative post, the head of the Six Ministries. The fact that he was appointed to the Ministry of Personnel right from the start shows that the emperor really valued him.

At the same time, it made him even more sincere in his desire to serve the dynasty.

He saw the final fate of his family in the ley lines.

He felt relieved about it, but more than that, he felt sorrow.

In later generations, he was regarded as a powerful minister on par with Yin Yin.

Sima Shi and Wang Mang are ranked together.

That essentially defines the nature of the problem.

As later generations know, he had no intention of usurping the throne.

Even so, he still met his end with his death and the extermination of his clan.

It's hard for him not to feel a sense of sadness.

Fortunately, we now have another chance.

Thinking of this, Huo Zimeng picked up the wine cup and took a sip of wine.

The strong liquor went down his throat and slid into his stomach; the burning sensation made him feel alive.

Huo Zimeng was lost in his own emotions and did not notice the gazes of the other court officials.

It contains joy, appreciation, anticipation, and complexity.

The court officials looked at Huo Zimeng's figure with complicated expressions.

There was a sense of regret that the other party had walked right into the trap, but also a sense of joy at having gained another colleague.

You should know that's the Ministry of Personnel.

The Ministry of Personnel is very busy now, extremely busy.

In addition to selecting new court officials, capable but less competent officials were also assigned to local posts.

These official duties were matters that the Minister of Personnel could handle with ease.

But what troubled them was that they would have to eliminate a group of court officials later.

The task of eliminating ministers was extremely difficult for the ministers of the Ministry of Personnel.

We've been colleagues for so many years.

No matter which one is eliminated, it makes them feel like their hearts are bleeding.

Of course, this is because of the deep camaraderie among colleagues.

Rather than envy.

It's not jealousy either.

Now that Huo Zimeng has arrived, the ministers of the Ministry of Personnel are filled with anticipation.

Of course, it's because of the arrival of new colleagues that I'm looking forward to a new life.

Instead of using this opportunity to slack off.

They've worked so hard for so many years, how could they possibly slack off?

......

Time passed slowly like this.

Half a month later

Prince An's Mansion, Study

Li Junsu slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, his study was completely transformed.

The surrounding area was filled with pale blue liquid spiritual energy, and the original desk, chair, soft couch, and bookshelves all gleamed.

On the ground, the immortal herbs and spiritual flowers bloomed directly in the study, carrying a refreshing fragrance.

The Owl God was directly entwined by the spiritual herb, and the red gem on it burst forth with dazzling red light.

The Owl God Cauldron directly converted spiritual energy into demonic power, which was continuously poured into Xue Ling.

Above the Owl God Cauldron, a graceful figure faintly appeared.

As a semi-heavenly soldier created by Yin Wu, and since it was never recognized as a master by Wang Fuhao, its spirit is naturally yin.

Beside the Owl God Cauldron, Qiongqi was fast asleep, embracing Fengdu City.

"woke up?"

The sound of the Candle Dragon drew Li Junsu's attention away.

At this moment, Zhulong sat quietly on the couch, flipping through books, chatting and laughing.

"senior."

When Li Junsu saw that it was Zhulong, he greeted him with a gentle look in his eyes.

"You're quite good; you grasped the method of circulation so quickly."

"I originally intended to teach you the meaning of daylight and darkness before teaching you the method of the cycle of the sun and moon."

Zhulong stretched and looked at Li Junsu, his affection for him undisguised.

"The cycle of the sun and moon?"

Li Junsu was somewhat curious.

"Yes, let the daytime darkness begin, and let the sun and moon revolve."

"This technique is purer than your current method of using the Five Sacred Mountains to bring you back to life, and it will be more beneficial to you."

"The Five Sacred Mountains are not bad, but they are not quite as impressive as the Sun and Moon."

Zhulong looked at Li Junsu and explained with a smile.

After a moment's thought, Li Junsu understood that the sun and moon were extraordinary.

If we take the cycle of the sun and moon as the basis, then we can directly use the Yin Sha Five Sources to transform into the Five Elements.

It eliminates the need for mountains to act as a buffer, making it more direct.

It is also more pure.

"Of course, the Five Sacred Mountains also have their advantages; they allow you to absorb the nutrients more thoroughly."

"The power of heaven and earth that you had accumulated before has now been completely absorbed by you."

"You have also made some progress in understanding the true meaning of the Five Sacred Mountains."

Zhulong looked at Li Junsu, his voice tinged with amusement, bringing the other man back to his senses.

Li Junsu turned around and began to sense himself.

He clenched his fist lightly, feeling a surge of immense power coursing through his veins, and he eagerly anticipated the battle.

At the same time, he sensed that within his own body... or rather, around the Sighing Life Mountain, there were five illusory mountain figures standing.

Li Junsu felt that if he were to face the phantoms of the Human Emperor and the Lord of War again, he could defeat them in two moves.

"Are you out of seclusion?"

While Li Junsu was still pondering, Bai Xingling pushed the door open and entered.

"When you go into seclusion, the earth's veins become incredibly active."

"The earth veins are now located directly outside the study."

Bai Xingling looked at Li Junsu and explained with a smile.

"Has anything happened during this time?"

Li Junsu sat back down and looked at the official documents in front of him, becoming interested.

"No."

"Because of the restlessness of the Taoist and Buddhist sects, the various factions in the martial arts world have become much more obedient."

"The world is currently at peace."

Bai Xingling walked over and said.

Upon hearing this, Li Junsu nodded slightly and picked up the official document in front of him.

"Brother Yan has submitted his official documents?"

Li Junsu smiled as he opened the official document.

The handwriting inside was quite elegant, which made Li Junsu raise an eyebrow.

"This is clearly the work of such a person."

"Yan Gui is getting lazier and lazier."

Bai Xingling shook her head when she saw the official document.

As Li Junsu looked at the official document, the image of Yan Gui's somewhat frivolous appearance immediately came to mind, and he closed the document.

"It's okay."

......

Jiangnan Road, Yan Mansion, Bedroom

Yan Gui looked at Liu Rushi, who was writing an official document by the bedside, and his eyes were filled with fear.

In this way, how can Jun Su discover that something is wrong and save people?

Liu Rushi lived with him for over thirty years.

To outsiders, every word Liu Rushi wrote seemed to be spoken by her own mouth.

Moreover, never underestimate a woman who has fallen in love.

In order to prevent outsiders from discovering Yan Gui's current situation and thus disturbing her private time with him, Liu Rushi's true nature as the senior disciple of the Falling Flower Sword Sect began to resurface.

She managed Jiangnan Road with great efficiency, and the constables below only thought that their chief constable was fishing in the shadows and indirectly controlling Liu Rushi.

There's no way around it; Liu Rushi's style of handling affairs is just too similar to Yan Gui's.

Or rather... his style of handling affairs was originally brought up by Liu Rushi.

The intimacy between the two is so great that it's difficult for outsiders to interfere.

Now, Liu Rushi finished writing the official document and got up to stretch.

Her voluptuous figure was incredibly alluring at that moment.

As the only spectator, Yan Gui's eyes were filled with terror.

"My lord, we still have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves."

"Come here, let me pamper you."

Liu Rushi looked at Yan Gui and gave him a flirtatious wink.

Yan Gui was even more terrified.

Again?

......

Prince An's Mansion, Study

Li Junsu put down the official document about returning home and instead picked up the records of the Chasing Wind Patrol about the Undying People and the Kuafu Clan.

The Undying People live east of the Xiongnu Kingdom; their people are immortal, and their life force never ceases.

The Immortals originated from a priest who found the Tree of Immortality, ate its fruit, and gained eternal life. He was known as the Priest of Immortality and led his people to monopolize the Tree of Immortality, thus becoming known as the Immortals.

Legend has it that before the ancient times, the god Yayu once visited the land of the Undead.

Li Junsu looked at the record and stroked his chin with great interest.

The celestial deity Yayu, along with Chaos, lived during the time of the Heavenly Emperor Dijiang, and were the supreme beings of that era.

This period roughly corresponds to the transition from the Primordial Era to the Ancient Era.

It's not surprising that he had contact with the Undead.

To Li Junsu's surprise, Yayu's presence was less noticeable than he had imagined.

Despite being a supreme being who existed so long ago, he was ultimately killed by Erfu, a figure from the post-war era.

"It seems our ancestor, the God of War, is launching a heavy attack against his predecessors?"

Bai Xingling's subtle voice made Li Junsu pull himself together.

Then, as if struck by a thought, his expression also became somewhat subtle.

The Undying People existed before the Warlord, and were ultimately wiped out.

Chaos, formerly known as Dijiang, the Heavenly Emperor, was turned into an idiot by the Lord of War with a single punch.

"Ahem... Martial arts, it's normal."

Li Junsu coughed lightly and explained to the military commander.

"That guy is just a brute."

“I was here even earlier than him.”

"According to seniority, he should call me Grandma."

"It's only because I have some strength that this guy dared to steal my treasure vault."

Zhulong thought of the Lord of War and shook his head as he spoke.

Li Junsu and Bai Xingling both fell silent.

Li Junsu had no choice but to pick up the next document.

The Kuafu tribe, giants from ancient times, refused to serve the Jiuli tribe and were wiped out.

Bai Xingling smiled.

Prince An remained silent.