fifth form

Chapter 3512 Each with Their Own Goals
After attending the funeral of the former prime minister, Zhang Xuezhou returned to his residence and was able to arrange a 'festival' for Ren Anran's identity. He also smoothed things over with the Imperial Academy and even managed to get Dongfang Jia into the academy ahead of time.

The prime minister's official came to the door to handle matters, saving Zhang Xuezhou and others the trouble of running back and forth between various departments.

"Have you always been this fast at doing things?"

Listening to Wei Shao'er's incessant chatter, his face a mixture of envy and frustration, Ren Anran knew very well that what Zhang Xuezhou had accomplished so quickly was not easy to do. If Wei Shao'er compared it to the same thing, it would make him feel very upset.

"It was just a coincidence that I ran into the prime minister chosen by His Majesty!"

The new prime minister was not appointed by Anle Palace, nor was he related to Changxin Palace; rather, he was appointed by the new emperor to assume the position.

Although Xue Ze represents the old marquis system and is regarded as the leader by many marquises, Xue Ze will cooperate fully with the court in everything.

If I'm not mistaken, the court will be extremely stable in the coming years, no longer entangled in internal strife, and can thus focus on external affairs.

Just as Prime Minister Fan Kun took over Xue Ze's duties, in the future, minor matters within the permissible scope will no longer need to be addressed by the new emperor; they can be resolved directly by contacting Xue Ze.

Zhang Xuezhou wasn't the only close advisor to the new emperor. Each of them had different responsibilities. Although they weren't as close to the new emperor as Zhang Xuezhou, the new emperor treated people similarly. Many people needed the new emperor's help, and Xue Ze's appearance saved the new emperor from being bogged down in trivial matters.

"His Majesty is very wise!"

Zhang Xuezhou explained several points in detail, and Ren Anran praised him repeatedly.

The existence of the inner court meant that the government was clear-headed on important matters, while the control of the outer court ensured that government orders reached the people directly.

This model is not new, but it allows one to control power at minimal cost, thus enabling them to do more important things.

"What more important thing does His Majesty want to do?" Ren Anran pressed.

"Perhaps it's to punish the Fiend Kingdom, or perhaps it's to elevate our strength and thus directly confront the Nine-Headed Primordial Saint!"

With only Nine Spirits Primordial Saint remaining as the strongest being in Beiju Luzhou, the pressure on the new emperor was greatly reduced, and there was a possibility of defeating him. At this time, it was only natural to seize every opportunity to improve one's strength.

If Zhang Xuezhou's guess is correct, the Han Dynasty's attacks on the Xiong Kingdom in the coming years will be unprecedented, and the new emperor will inevitably seek opportunities to defeat the Nine-Headed Lion.

"How strong is the Nine-Headed Lion Saint?" Ren Anran asked with interest.

“Great demons have three main skills, and the Nine-Headed Lion is no exception.” Zhang Xuezhou said, “I have a friend named Zhenyuan Shenjun who fought against him. He was bitten by Zhenyuan Shenjun while being controlled by a half-step domain. The poisonous blood almost crippled Zhenyuan Shenjun’s hand!”

“Then he has at least the power of a half-step domain,” Ren Anran nodded.

“When I was sealed in the tomb, I was attacked by the Nine-Headed Lion Saint once. His roar from more than a hundred meters away almost made me vomit blood,” Zhang Xuezhou said. “This ability is somewhat similar to the Moo Lan power of Chang Kong Luo, but its power is at least ten times greater. Whether you encounter it in a sealed space or are attacked at close range, it will be very difficult to deal with!”

"It seems he still has one trick up his sleeve!"

"I don't know what his final trump card is; we can only let His Majesty try it out!"

"Aren't you afraid he'll get beaten to death?"

Ren Anran and Zhang Xuezhou discussed in hushed tones, while Wei Shao'er was acting erratically nearby, and Yi Shuo was somewhat dazed.

Zhang Xuezhou wasn't usually quiet; rather, the different directions they discussed led to his taciturn nature.

This is related to individual strength, but many topics are not entirely limited to cultivation ability, but also involve each other's vision and ability to assist each other.

Knowing that Ren Anran was the person Zhang Xuezhou had mentioned he would bring to meet whenever he had the chance, Yi Shuo was a little confused and at a loss.

Having served in Changxin Palace for seven years, Yi Shuo knew Ren Anran's physical condition all too well. Moreover, she had held Ren Anran's hand before. Although Ren Anran appeared to be an ordinary person, he was actually a body formed from Yang Po.

This means that Ren Anran's Yang Soul incarnation level far surpasses that of the Empress Dowager, and it also means that Ren Anran has a different background, and Zhang Xuezhou is not obsessed with Ren Anran's body's detoxification ability.

Various speculations swirled in her mind, making it difficult for Yi Shuo to see the future of her little family. "Yi Shuo, try to spend as much time as possible talking to An Ran, so she can get used to communicating in Chang'an City as soon as possible!"

"Ok!"

When Zhang Xuezhou stopped talking and looked at Yi Shuo, Yi Shuo quickly stood up and agreed.

"There's no need to worry about Changxin Palace. Your future advancement to the Realm of Selflessness will likely be related to Anran!"

Zhang Xuezhou pointed at Ren Anran, indicating that the opportunity for marriage lay with Ren Anran.

Zhang Xuezhou's words were not just empty boasting or making connections; Ren Anran did indeed possess relevant abilities, and Zhang Xuezhou was even relying on Ren Anran.

Yi Shuo's cultivation reaching the Sovereign Realm will not make her more ruthless and combative, but her medical abilities will definitely improve. Not only will she be able to combine alchemy and medicine making, but her ability to cure Zhang Xuezhou's physical ailments will also be enhanced.

If Yi Shuo can devise a medical technique to remove the binding power of the Locked Yang, Zhang Xuezhou might be able to make a move on the Locked Yang near Duanhun Ridge in the future.

As a family member who stabilized Zhang Xuezhou's rear, Yi Shuo was extremely important, and she also had the potential to be cultivated and promoted, unlike A Qiao, who found it difficult to advance as she grew older.

"Then I will go to the palace tomorrow to resign from my post before the Empress Dowager!"

Yi Shuo nodded in agreement. Her purpose in entering Changxin Palace was to seek guidance from the Empress Dowager on her cultivation, and it was Zhang Xuezhou who directed her there.

Now that Zhang Xuezhou has changed direction, Yi Shuo has no regrets about the position of Grand Physician she obtained at Changxin Palace.

Moreover, Yi Shuo trusted Zhang Xuezhou's guidance, just as she had in previous years.

"What about me? What about me? Is there any hope left for you to guide me to the realm of true self?"

There is almost no guidance to be given when entering the Divine Power Realm, let alone the Realm of Selflessness.

Wei Shao'er lamented the different fates of people and regretted the difficulties he had faced in sending Huo Qubing to the Imperial Academy.

Hearing Zhang Xuezhou point out the opportunity for a marriage alliance, she couldn't help but shudder.

Zhang Xuezhou's few words of guidance to Yi Shuo may not seem unusual, but Yi Shuo entered the Divine Power Realm with his guidance, and Wei Shao'er was also a beneficiary.

Ever since Zhang Xuezhou placed Liu Xuan by her side, Wei Shao'er has stumbled into the state of selflessness.

Although her Sole Self Realm was born from a ritual, it was still a genuine realm, thus avoiding the direct suppression and killing by True Self Realm cultivators.

At this moment, Zhang Xuezhou is guiding Yi Shuo to the opportunity of the True Self Realm, and Wei Shao'er also wants to obtain the opportunity of the True Self Realm from Zhang Xuezhou.

"I haven't even reached the realm of true self myself, how could I possibly have the ability to guide you like this!"

Zhang Xuezhou scoffed, indicating that Wei Shao'er was being delusional.

“Instead of urging me, you should urge Qubing to work hard in his cultivation. If he can cultivate to the state of selflessness, we will be able to remove the emptiness of your selflessness state and thus lay a stable foundation for the state of true self,” Zhang Xuezhou said.

"You mean the opportunity for me to enter the realm of true self lies in the sick child?"

Wei Shao'er had some doubts, but Huo Qubing was indeed accelerating his progress, not only arranging for teaching at the Imperial Academy, but also involving cultivation in the secret Shanglin Garden, and the Empress Dowager's frequent summons to Changxin Palace for testing.

The young Huo Qubing could not endure such endless and tedious training. He did not skip school, but he would go out and indulge himself whenever he had free time.

If Wei Qing and others hadn't ordered Huo Qubing to remain in his original body before entering the Divine Power Realm, Wei Shao'er felt she would have been very likely to become a grandmother.

"To be honest, I'd also like to meet the young genius you once mentioned!"

When Zhang Xuezhou was communicating with Wei Shao'er and others, he translated a few sentences. Ren Anran was immediately intrigued and showed great interest in Huo Qubing, whom Zhang Xuezhou had mentioned before.