His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

The quiver contained three arrows, a coiled silver wire, and four round darts.

The silver thread was tough and sharp, easily cutting through wood. Xu Bing held it in his hand and pulled it forcefully to both sides.

The silver threads produced a melodious sound, without breaking.

The dart is oval in shape with a small hole in the middle and a very sharp outer ring, so it can be considered a half-magical artifact.

The items in the quiver were mostly these. Xu Bing pinched his chin and neatly arranged the tricolor arrows, silver wire, and round darts to the side.

He then picked up the brocade pouch and gently poured out the contents. In fact, he had seen Zi Yunxian take out this brocade pouch during their battle.

He knew that the pouch contained elixirs or something similar. He grabbed the bottom of the pouch and shook it vigorously.

Most of them were black pills, about seventeen in total, varying in size. There were five slightly larger pills and about twelve slightly smaller pills.

The Great Elixir is named the Rejuvenating Elixir, which quickly restores vital energy.

The small pill is called the Forging Yuan Pill, which is used to temper one's own vital energy, making it more solid.

Finally, there's the Qiankun Bag.

The Qiankun Bag had a slightly larger interior space. Xu Bing untied the thin rope at the opening of the bag, used his Yuan Qi to probe inside, and shook out the items one by one.

There is an alchemy furnace, a piece of snow-white jade, a spellbook, half a tattered piece of paper, and a light, cicada-wing-like sword.

The alchemy furnace is half a person tall and weighs a thousand catties. It is purplish-black in color. The snow-white jade is the size of a palm. It looks extraordinary, but its effects are unknown. Finally, there is a book of techniques, titled "Purple Cloud Record".

It is obvious at a glance that this was compiled by Ziyun Xian himself, who gathered all the techniques he knew into this book.

The book contains five magical techniques.

These are Fireball, Wind Blade, Great Fireball, Thousand Wind Blade, and the entry-level spell "Purple Cloud Bridge".

Finally, there was a half-roll of paper containing the fundamental method, "Jade Immortal."

However, it is a fragment.

When Xu Bing first saw such a simple and easy-to-understand fundamental method, he grasped most of it in just a glance. Then, thinking about his own Yu Yi Creation Technique, he felt a bit of a headache.

The fundamental principles, to a certain extent, determine the "basic nature" of a Qi cultivator.

For example, Zhao Qingyun and his master, Ziyun Xian.

Both of them were practitioners of the fundamental method of cultivation: Jade Immortal. Looking at their Dao lamps, Zhao Qingyun's entire body was like white jade, with a captivating halo of light.

The Purple Cloud Fairy is emerald green like glass, not like fine jade, yet it is still jade.

"Jade among immortals, immortals among jade."

"First level: Jade is forged through countless trials and tribulations..."

"Second layer: The essence of heaven and earth nourishes the jade body..."

The third layer: Mistakenly comparing jade to immortals...

……

Having seen the obscure and difficult-to-understand Imperial Creation Technique, the "Jade Immortal" seemed far too simple and clear when viewed in retrospect.

In contrast, consider the Imperial Creation Technique…

Xu Bing has been cultivating for so long, but he hasn't even figured out the name of the first level.

This is by no means a lack of talent or comprehension. In fact, even without the system's bonuses, Xu Bing's talent is among the best.

He was unaware of this, and no one spoke to him about it.

Rather, the "Mastering the One Creation Technique" is too difficult. It's like giving you a fleeting thought and expecting you to comprehend the bright moon, the jade palaces, the towering mountains and flowing water...

Vast and boundless.

In the early stages of Xu Bing's cultivation, relying on his extraordinary comprehension, he unlocked the secrets of this technique in one night, which was already quite remarkable. It should be noted that he had never been exposed to cultivation before.

Based on the "fundamental law: Jade Immortal", Xu Bing roughly guessed that the Purple Cloud Immortal's method seemed to be only at the first level: Jade obtained through a thousand hammerings and refinings.

If one breaks through to the second level: the essence of heaven and earth is absorbed into the jade body, the foundation will naturally be abundant, and there will be no need to build a precarious and dangerous bridge.

Although Ziyun Xian was not particularly remarkable, she could discern that this person's thoughts were actually extremely meticulous.

His items included: three-colored arrows, silver thread, round darts, Rejuvenation Pills, Forging Pills, an alchemy furnace, the Purple Cloud Record, and the Cicada Wing Sword...

You will then discover that the Purple Cloud Immortal has already formed a very complete system and plan for dealing with enemies.

In close combat, the Cicada Wing Sword can be used; in ranged combat, the Round Dart can be used, along with the Silver Threads, and the Purple Cloud Record magic can be used as an auxiliary. Finally, the Three-Colored Arrow and the Purple Cloud Bridge are the trump cards.

There is also a Rejuvenating Pill to restore one's vitality.

This entire set of tactics, while not allowing for complete freedom of movement, is a self-contained system, and not a pushover to be easily manipulated.

Xu Bing also felt a sense of admiration for Zi Yunxian. As a Qi cultivator without a sect or school, he had gradually accumulated his own set of skills.

This is something that seems ordinary, but is actually very difficult.

……

After Song Si was captured, Tang Dayu cautiously asked Xu Bing a question in the early hours of the next day.

Xu Bing bluntly stated that Qiu, the maid, was an undercover agent. Upon hearing this, Tang Dayu was so frightened that he knelt down on the spot and was about to slap himself.

Xu Bing raised his hand to stop him. How could Tang Dayu, a mere mortal, possibly see through the disguise of the dignified Song Si?

Without the ability to see through things, even if Xu Bing knew that Qiu was an undercover agent, he would not have expected that Song Si would infiltrate the area personally.

They can still be caught off guard.

However, it was also a good thing to use this opportunity to raise Tang Dayu's guard. Xu Bing took the opportunity to give Tang Dayu a warning, and after Tang Dayu took his leave, he immediately and solemnly summoned all the servants.

The Imperial Preceptor's residence originally had fifteen servants, but Xia, the maid, moved to the Bai residence, and Song Si was captured, leaving only thirteen.

Xu Bing's servants were of extremely high quality. Take the gatekeepers, for example; they ate rice regularly and practiced the Nine-Sound Fist every day, so their energy and spirit were exceptionally strong.

Each of them had bright eyes, and as they practiced in different directions, their body types gradually became more distinct.

One servant was known for his brute strength and imposing presence; thick neck and broad waist, he could hold off ten thousand men single-handedly. Another servant excelled at reconnaissance and tracking; lean and wiry, with ordinary looks and large hands, he was adept at climbing trees…

After inspecting each item, Xu Bing nodded in satisfaction and was pleased. He rewarded each person with a few taels of silver and instructed them to invite all the women and children in their families to the Qingmeng Restaurant.

Xu Bing invited them to dinner.

The servants and guards were all terrified and dared not disobey; they went home to fetch the women and children.

The Love Dream Restaurant was his private venue. With his orders, the luxurious private room on the third floor was naturally kept empty for him all day.

All those high-ranking officials, wealthy young men, and famous figures in the martial arts world, step aside.

Xu Bing's actions were naturally driven by deeper meaning. Ultimately, it was about winning people's hearts and minds.

Hiring...

He needs to use people.

Besides that, there was another purpose.

He had trained these servants for a long time, and after observing them, he found them all to be capable.

He intended to place them in various locations, including the Love Dream Restaurant, the Xuanwu Rice Shop, and the Red Eagle Escort Agency…

Where is it not a time when people are needed?

As for whether someone has talent or is competent... Xu Bing didn't value that. Talent could be cultivated, and if it really didn't work out, they could be rotated to other positions.

But loyalty and character will not change easily.

So this meal was part of the preparations before the people were sent down to different places.