My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

As the craftsman's chisel fell, the final stroke on the Qingzhou Ding was finally completed.

The scenery of Qingzhou leaps off the surface, with majestic mountains and rivers, scattered cities, lifelike figures, and every blade of grass and tree imbued with emotion, as if the entire landscape of Qingzhou has been condensed onto this cauldron.

Chu Lengyu nodded slightly, giving the craftsman an approving glance.

Then, she formed a hand seal and poured spiritual energy into the cauldron.

The cauldron trembled slightly, as if it were alive, slowly absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, converging and being greedily absorbed by the cauldron.

The intricate patterns, nourished by spiritual energy, gradually lit up, radiating a dazzling brilliance.

Everyone present, whether officials from the Great Xia Dynasty or envoys from various countries, could feel the extraordinary nature of this cauldron.

Yue Mu's face turned extremely ugly. He hadn't expected that Chu Lengyu could actually forge such a powerful cauldron using these ordinary materials.

The resentment and jealousy in his heart gnawed at him like venomous snakes.

Why is such an extraordinary person from the Great Xia Dynasty, and not from the Great Qian Dynasty?

God is so unfair.

The envoy from Nanli now had envy written all over his face.

He couldn't help but think to himself: If Nanli could also possess such a powerful national treasure, it would surely be able to intimidate all sides and enhance the prestige of our nation!

If he could manage to bring the casting method of the Qingzhou Cauldron back to Nanli, Nanli might also have such glory.

Thinking of this, a shrewd glint flashed in the eyes of the Southern Li envoy, and he secretly came up with an idea, preparing to contact others later to act together.

He believed that after witnessing it with his own eyes today, he was not the only one who was moved.

"The Qingzhou Cauldron is complete!" Chu Lengyu's voice echoed across the square, announcing the completion of the Qingzhou Cauldron.

On the body of the cauldron, the mountains and rivers of Qingzhou seem to come alive, with flowing rivers and swirling clouds and mist, making one feel as if they are in the real Qingzhou.

People gazed at this scene with awe, as if they had truly been transported to that fertile land and were feeling every inch of Qingzhou's atmosphere.

"This is a blessing for the Great Xia and an honor for Qingzhou!" an old minister exclaimed excitedly, his voice trembling and his eyes reddening, clearly deeply moved by the scene before him.

"Yes, with this cauldron, our Great Xia will surely enjoy peace, prosperity, and strength!" The surrounding officials and people echoed.

Their faces beamed with joy and pride, as if they could already see the infinitely glorious future of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Everyone present was deeply shocked by this scene.

They knew that from this day forward, the Great Xia would possess an unprecedented national treasure.

Chu Lengyu, the mysterious Imperial Advisor, once again proved her extraordinary abilities.

Under her leadership, the Great Xia Dynasty will surely move towards a brand new future.

With the completion of the Qingzhou Ding, the atmosphere in the square reached its climax.

People cheered and celebrated this momentous occasion.

Chu Lengyu stood quietly on the high platform, gazing into the distance, seemingly detached from the celebrations.

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The successful casting of the Qingzhou Cauldron swept across the entire Great Xia Dynasty like a whirlwind.

It quickly became a hot topic of conversation among people.

The reactions from different states upon hearing the news varied, and the situations were diverse.

Jizhou, as the northern gateway of the Great Xia, felt both fortunate and proud upon learning of the successful casting of the Qingzhou Cauldron.

He was glad that he hadn't been perfunctory; all the materials he submitted were carefully selected, sufficient in quantity, and of high quality.

This was not only a matter of respecting His Majesty's order, but also a matter of responsibility to Ji Province. He believed that when the Ji Province tripod began to be cast, it would certainly live up to everyone's expectations.

In Yanzhou, however, the governor was filled with mixed feelings.

He was not optimistic about the Nine Tripods, believing it to be nothing more than a show put on by the court. Therefore, most of the materials he submitted were prepared casually by his subordinates and he did not put any real effort into them.

Hearing of the success of the Qingzhou Ding, he couldn't help but feel uneasy, worried that his perfunctory work would become a laughing stock in the next casting process, and even affect the reputation of Yanzhou.

Those officials who cut corners are now extremely uneasy.

The success of the Qingzhou Ding is not only a praise for Qingzhou, but also an invisible impetus for all prefectures.

When the night was deep and quiet, these officials would toss and turn, their hearts filled with fear and unease.

"If the imperial court investigates, I'm afraid I'll lose my official hat," a guilty local magistrate muttered to himself, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

Even worse, cracks have begun to appear within some state governments.

In an attempt to shirk responsibility, officials blamed each other, and arguments erupted one after another. They complained about their subordinates' incompetence or their superiors' lax supervision, but no one was willing to face the real reasons.

Some people tried to find a way to make amends, suggesting, "Why don't we quickly send someone to collect the materials and send them back to Shenjing?"

But then someone else shook their head and sighed, saying, "It's too late. Our negligence is irreversible. Now we can only pray that the court will be magnanimous and not investigate this matter further."

The governor of Liangzhou hesitated on the matter of the Nine Tripods and ultimately only submitted some materials as a token gesture.

Now, looking at the success of the Qingzhou Cauldron, he couldn't help but feel a strong sense of regret, worried that he had missed a golden opportunity to make a good impression on His Majesty.

The governor of Yuzhou had a solemn expression.

He was well aware of the importance of the Nine Cauldrons to the Great Xia Dynasty, so he was extra careful when collecting materials, striving to do his best.

The success of Qingzhou Ding put him under some pressure, but it also gave him more motivation.

In Qingzhou itself, the people were overjoyed.

The Qingzhou Cauldron is the pride of Qingzhou and the glory of the Great Xia Dynasty!

Colorful flags fluttered along both sides of the street, drums and music resounded, and celebratory laughter filled the air.

Inside the government office, the officials beamed with joy and congratulated each other. They were glad that they had not been negligent in the slightest and that all the materials they presented were prepared with sincerity and carefully selected.

With beaming smiles, they exchanged glances and raised their glasses frequently to celebrate the success of Qingzhou Ding. Their pride and satisfaction were palpable.

The light shining in his eyes was an infinite longing for the future.

This turmoil, triggered by the Qingzhou Cauldron, is like a mirror, reflecting the different faces of the various states of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Some are happy, some are sad; some reflect on themselves, some run away.

Meanwhile, in the imperial palace of the Great Xia Dynasty, the emperor wore a satisfied smile. In his view, this was just the beginning; as the remaining eight tripods were completed, the Great Xia Dynasty would surely reach even greater heights.

He was already looking forward to what kind of glory the Great Xia Dynasty would usher in when all nine tripods were gathered.

Chu Lengyu stood in the courtyard of Songlin Xiaozhu, gazing at the distant sky, her heart unusually calm.

The early casting of the "Qingzhou Cauldron" was merely a gesture to appease people; the real Qingzhou Cauldron would only be obtained after the mission was completed.

No one else knew about this, and she didn't even write it down in her diary.