Chapter 248 The Old Emperor's Secret Power
Chapter 248 The Old Emperor's Secret Power (Part 2)
Xu Qing comforted his wife, set a time for them to meet in his dream, and then floated away.
He has other important matters to attend to.
Feng Wu woke up with a smile on his face. Then he felt a little sad. He had just reached the state of supreme oblivion, but now he had fallen down.
But after this experience, it is different after all.
She walked out of the yard and flicked her fingers lightly. An invisible thread of air hooked the edgeless heavy sword of the Dongyi Martial Saint.
Well, I couldn’t pull it out, but instead I heard the old phoenix tree groaning in pain.
It's really not intentional.
Feng Wu walked to the tree and patted the old tree gently to calm its aggrieved and painful emotions, then ordered someone to send in the mechanism to physically pull out the heavy sword.
The mechanical technology is truly amazing. It is effortless to lift something weighing thousands of pounds, let alone this heavy sword.
Feng Wu did not dwell on the fact that he had lost and regained the state of "Supreme Forgetfulness of Love" in the Book of Destroying Love.
Because my husband is still here.
A life with hope can sustain no matter how hard it is.
She then arranged the things at hand in an orderly manner. An earth-shaking piece of news spread that the Dongyi Martial Saint came to the Xu Mansion and tried to kidnap Madam Xu, but returned empty-handed.
That’s the Martial Saint.
An existence standing at the pinnacle of the world.
Some people said that the Xu family had a powerful hidden force, some said that Xu Qing had made friends with a martial saint, and some said that Xu Liushou had manifested his divine power...
The spread of true and false news made Nanzhili very uneasy.
But Feng Wu's vigorous vitality really infected those people in Jiangning Prefecture who depended on the Xu family for meals. Even wealthy people like Mr. Hu subconsciously put aside their other thoughts.
The old man of the Hu family said: "Following Xu Liushou is to get promoted and make money. Even if Xu Liushou is gone, won't they get promoted and make money? So we should work hard in this direction. If the world changes, we should kneel down and keep our vitality. In a few years, the Hu family will still be a powerful gentry."
Old Master Hu’s words can be said to have accurately revealed the way of survival for the gentry and powerful people in the Middle-earth Dynasty.
This is also the reason why Mr. Hu and others are honest.
Of course, they were really scared by Xu Qing's punishment. What if Xu Liushou was really not dead?
Everyone said that Xu Liushou was dead, but no one had ever seen the body of the "old man".
As for how powerful Xu Liushou's skills are, the wealthy people in Jiangning Prefecture know it all too well.
No matter what other families think, Mr. Hu is always an honest man.
Opening those workshops nowadays can make a lot of money, so why bother?
You think life is too good.
The only thing that Hu Juren and other gentry were dissatisfied with was the rules set by Xu Qing, which were too good for these workers. They even arranged accommodation for them, paid them wages, and had good food, and even sour plum soup in the summer.
What a day it is.
Many small landlords in poor provinces did not live such a comfortable life.
Even so, Xu Liushou still felt that the workers worked too long hours every day and needed to relax in moderation.
Fortunately, these workers are sensible and dare not rest for too long.
In their opinion, this is already a life in paradise. If they can rest a little longer every day, can they still be human?
Only by working like a slave can I repay the great kindness of Xu Liushou and Mr. Hu.
The most crucial thing is that Xu Liushou directly abolished slavery in Jiangning Prefecture, which directly put an end to the personal dependence relationship between the gentry and their slaves from a legal perspective.
This move also made the gentry and nobles in other parts of the southeast very dissatisfied.
However, Xu Qing can always feel where their boundaries are and always stop at the critical point of an outbreak.
In fact, they also feel a little depressed, as if they are being played a trick on them.
But so what?
I can't just stop doing business with Xu Qing.
Always look forward and get by with each day.
The gentry and nobles would also comfort themselves that what Xu Qing did was conducive to the stability of the world, otherwise the world would be in chaos. Although some gentry and nobles would be able to move up to a higher level, most of them would still be unlucky.
Who doesn't understand the principle of draining the pond to catch all the fish?
The key point is that some powerful nobles are extremely cruel and vicious, and everyone has no choice but to follow them.
Everyone says the bottom layer is curled, so doesn’t the upper layer also curl?
Everyone has his own suffering.
Of course, when the rich and powerful were living in the most difficult times, in the eyes of the lower-class people, they were already living like gods.
Human joys and sorrows are always incommunicable.
There was a turbulence and noise in Jiangning Prefecture, but it eventually returned to calm.
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After Xu Qing left home, the demon's consciousness returned to Su Lianqing in Yingtian Prefecture.
Fu Xuan is on the way.
He was somewhat surprised and doubtful, because on the way here, he keenly sensed two auras of Martial Saints emerging from the direction of Jiangning Prefecture, one of which was from the Dongyi Martial Saint.
This is not surprising.
Another share?
It seems, seems, probably, maybe... it's his?
It must be a ghost!
Fu Xuan thought that maybe he felt that his end was near and he felt a little uneasy.
It can be said that the deadline is approaching, but there are still several years left.
If he could find the reincarnation of Grand Master Murong, it would be enough for him to hand over those core things to the other party.
It's a pity that Master Murong is also a martial saint, otherwise, he would have a high probability of awakening his wisdom and returning to the grassland early. It is said that the living Buddha of the Tibetan Tantric Buddhism has a special way to solve the mystery of the womb.
Fu Xuan went to look for them and found that almost all of them were scammers.
He also disliked the Tantric lamas who would peel off people's skin and use their bones to make ritual instruments.
Although Fu Xuan had killed many people, he had never done such disgusting things.
Life and death are such normal things, but the behaviors of the Tantric Lamas directly broke Fu Xuan's bottom line.
To be honest, this has something to do with the fact that he was influenced by Middle-earth culture.
Both he and Grand Tutor Murong essentially appreciate Middle-earth culture more.
The Golden Tent on the grasslands has dreamed of becoming the master of China again from generation to generation.
China is the center of the world.
Fu Xuan's emotional ups and downs did not prevent him from finding Su Lianqing, who was in a quaint courtyard in Baotian Lanyue Tower in Yingtian Prefecture. To be more precise, he found "Xu Qing" again.
"The person is here." Xu Qing pointed at a stupid young man.
Fu Xuan was extremely shocked and angry at first, then he came to the foolish young man, looked at him deeply, then took his pulse, and finally sighed to the sky.
An inexplicable feeling of sadness filled my heart.
He really wanted to curse the heavens.
Why is it so unfair?
"Even if it is the reincarnation of a ghost immortal, after several reincarnations, it will be lost in the crowd. Master Murong is a grassland man, and he will suffer some disasters when he is reborn in the Middle Earth." Xu Qing comforted him.
He couldn't see through reincarnation anyway.
It’s best not to enter.
What a hero Grand Tutor Murong was a hundred years ago, but his reincarnation a hundred years later was a foolish young man.
This is fate. Once it happens, we can only accept it and then try our best to change it.
If you can't change it, you can only accept it.
"Where are his parents in this life?"
"His parents are from the side branch of the Yingtian Gu family. As for him, he is an illegitimate child."
"So how did he become stupid?"
"You can see that this is innate. Don't think about taking revenge on anyone. It's all fate." Xu Qing advised.
His words are worth a thousand gold.
Otherwise, the entire Yingtian Gu family would have to suffer the revenge of a Martial Saint, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
Ha ha!
Fu Xuan said dejectedly: "It's all the fault of the Black Mountain Old Demon."
Master Murong had fought with the Black Mountain Demon and was seriously injured.
Fu Xuan believed that this matter was related to the Black Mountain Demon.
You have to find a reason for everything, only then will you feel at ease.
Fu Xuan is no exception.
"You don't dare to take revenge on the Black Mountain Demon." Xu Qing did not indulge the old gentleman and gave him a knowing blow.
Fu Xuan's face darkened, "If I hadn't taken action, would you still be playing tricks here?"
"Please?" Xu Qing said harshly.
Fu Xuan almost slapped him, but he held back. He knew he couldn't kill the current "Xu Qing".
This thing has become a very disgusting "dirty thing".
Don’t be angry, don’t be angry, being angry will shorten your life!
Fu Xuan comforted himself.
He changed the subject, "Something happened in your nest."
"I have my own arrangements."
Fu Xuan had a guess in his mind, it seemed that the Dongyi Martial Saint really did not succeed.
The old man is really useless.
The fact that Xu Qing can still come and trade with him now is enough to explain everything.
The question is, what happened to that aura of a martial saint that belongs to him?
Fu Xuan was actually a little "horrified". He must have been overthinking it.
Xu Qing asked again: "Where are you going to start?"
Fu Xuan's eyes were stern. "Why are you asking about this? If you want to deal with us, I'm afraid the price you can't afford."
Of course he knew that Xu Qing's interests might not be consistent with the emperor's.
The key point is that Xu Qing’s current condition is very delicate.
So Fu Xuan did not give up his plan to assassinate the emperor.
In any case, it is definitely a good thing that the Dayu Dynasty is in chaos.
Sadly, he even had to make deals with the emperor's most trusted ministers.
Well, if the old emperor knew about this, he would probably be even more miserable.
Xu Qing: "I can only advise you to take care of yourself."
Fu Xuan: "Don't worry about it."
He grabbed the foolish young man and disappeared into the Baotianlanyue Tower.
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In the dream, Su Lianqing saw the young master again.
"You heard everything that happened just now."
"What is your plan, sir?"
"Your Majesty's use of himself as bait was actually my doing, but now there are some variables, that is, Your Majesty roughly knows my current condition."
"So how does the young master exist now?"
"It's hard to explain, and you don't need to know." Xu Qing sighed lightly.
In fact, he had always guessed that there was a terrible secret power around the old emperor.
Previously, the abbot of Chaotian Temple said that the old emperor wasted a lot of alchemy materials.
At first Xu Qing believed it.
However, he still found out some clues about this matter. Now that he has become a demon and can sneak into the dreams of people he knows, this further confirms this point.
"Shadow Guard."
The old emperor's alchemy materials were not wasted, but used to cultivate his own personal power.
With the royal family's resources, it is absolutely possible to select good talents from the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Inner Factory and train a group of outstanding practitioners.
The eunuch ancestor of the imperial palace was the main person responsible for this matter.
The reason why Xu Qing was able to confirm this matter was because he had sneaked into the dream of Zhang Kun, a young eunuch in Wanshou Palace.
This young eunuch was very grateful for Xu Qing's kindness and was appreciated by the eunuch ancestor. He is now a member of the Shadow Guard.
The Shadow Guards had a very strict organizational discipline, and it was impossible for the young eunuch to leak the secret. How could Xu Qing enter his dream?
The most powerful thing about the Shadow Guard is that he can set up the Zhenwu Seven Killing Formation.
This seems like another version of the Tiangang Beidou Formation.
In fact, the Zhenwu Seven Killing Formation comes more from the Xuantian Ascension Dragon Dao.
Emperor Chengzu renovated Mount Taihe and honored Emperor Zhenwu as the national guardian god. In fact, this was also because he received a lot of feedback from Xuantian Shenglong Dao.
The seven shadow guards working together can rival a martial arts master.
As far as Xu Qing knew, the old emperor had trained at least hundreds of shadow guards.
What a terrifying force this is.
Even without him, these shadow guards could help the prime minister implement reforms.
However, it is best not to use it.
Obviously the old emperor would rather keep this trump card.
Xu Qing couldn't see how the next battle would turn out.
In fact, no matter who wins, Xu Qing will have a way to go.
The south is his foundation. His previous time in the capital was more of an experimental nature.
He has many things to push forward.
The way of heaven also bullies the weak and fears the strong. Whoever gains power is acting on behalf of heaven and represents the trend of heaven.
Xu Qing now believes in fate even less.
If he believed in fate, he would have been reduced to ashes.
But this is not the case!
Of course, it can also be said that the fate of the bronze mirror was determined by the dead Xu Qing, rather than the extraterritorial demon.
But Xu Qing didn't care.
After experiencing the despair of facing the Black Mountain Demon, Xu Qing has become as strong as steel and his will cannot be shaken.
Everything that doesn't kill him only makes him stronger.
If the Black Mountain Demon knew that Xu Qing was alive, who knows who would be afraid of whom.
The Black Mountain Old Demon is very perverted, so is Xu Qing not perverted as well?
Just wait and see!
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The old emperor did not go directly south to Yingtian Prefecture, but took a detour to pay homage to the tomb of the "previous emperor."
This late emperor was not his cousin, but his biological father.
His posthumous title was "Emperor Xian".
Emperor Xian's tomb is in Lu'an Mansion, the old emperor's hometown.
In fact, the old emperor originally wanted to move the mausoleum to the capital, but was persuaded by the previous generation of imperial master.
The previous generation of imperial tutor said that Xianling Mausoleum had dragon energy and should not be disturbed without permission.
The old emperor trusted the previous generation of imperial teacher very much, so he listened to the advice.
In fact, the plan to train shadow guards started with the previous generation of national master.
It took decades to cultivate this force that is powerful enough to shake the world.
Although the old emperor had this power, he did not use it.
Because shadow guards are also human beings, once they step into the front stage, they will naturally have flaws.
It is best not to use this kind of power unless it is absolutely necessary.
But whether or not this force exists is very important.
In fact, the old emperor always felt that he had a destiny.
When he needed to boost the country's strength the most, he was given Zhang Tai'a and Xu Gongming.
Not long ago, the old emperor felt sad about Xu Qing's death, but also felt a little fortunate. It was not a bad thing that Xu Qing died young.
It’s a pity that he lacked a chess piece to suppress Prince Yu.
Therefore, the old emperor still missed Xu Qing very much.
It can be seen that after Xu Gongming appeared in Yan Shan's dream, the old emperor was not as happy as imagined.
That's just how he is, very suspicious.
If he hadn't been suspicious, he wouldn't be alive today.
Just think about how many inexplicable crises he encountered during his decades as emperor. It is simply too numerous to count.
There are always unscrupulous people who want to harm me!
This is not a paranoid delusion, but a fact.
Xu Qing’s matter can be put aside for the time being. Many things must come to an end.
Especially after learning from Ji Changxi about the powerful threat posed by the Black Mountain Old Demon, the old emperor felt an even greater sense of urgency.
Because "the Taoist priest really succeeded".
In any case, he has cultivated some things and can live for a long time.
Therefore, anything that threatens his life should not exist.
Even including "Xu Qing".
Fortunately, he had asked Yan Shan carefully. The old emperor currently felt that Xu Qing's threat was actually smaller than when he was alive. Going to the front and hiding behind the scenes are two different concepts.
It’s a pity that Xu Qing never comes to his dream.
Because he is the emperor, so I can’t enter his dream?
But the old emperor also dreamed of other people.
As for the theory of ghosts and gods, he still has no definite answer.
In fact, after Xu's son Xuanhu entered the palace and was raised by Concubine Shou, the old emperor dreamed of his cousin several times.
The cousin said he did a good job and he was happy to hand over the country to the old emperor.
But every time before his cousin disappeared into his dreams, he always seemed to be hesitant to speak.
The old emperor had something hidden in his heart.
It is said that my cousin has a son.
But it was not included in the royal genealogy.
If it is not included in the family tree, even if it really exists, it is meaningless.
Moreover, he has made great progress in his cultivation. If nothing unexpected happens, his son will be the biggest threat to the old emperor compared to the threat posed by his cousin's descendants.
Feng gave birth to a son successfully.
If this child had not died like Prince Yu’s previous children, the old emperor would have had other plans.
Just watch as you walk.
(End of this chapter)