After all the sacrifices have been made to speed pass, who is still practicing hard skills?

Chapter 396: Enlighten the Fairy! Unexpected Disruption!

The game of chess ended with Jiang Che's defeat. Of course, it was not because he let up on purpose, but because he was not very proficient in chess and could barely hold on in the beginning.

But as the game went on, he gradually lost his strength.

Finally, when Emperor Yuan Kang had pushed the chess game into a dead end, Jiang Che sighed softly:

"Your Majesty is a master of chess. I am no match for him."

"Hahaha, the flattery of Marquis Guanjun makes me extremely happy." Emperor Yuankang was not unaware of Jiang Che's chess skills and knew that the other party was not letting him win.

That's why I'm even happier.

After chatting for a few more words, Jiang Che stood up and said goodbye.

When Jiang Che left the Imperial Garden, the smile on Emperor Yuan Kang's face gradually faded, and he looked at Yao Yue beside him with a serious expression:
"What do you think of the Champion Marquis?"

"What point does your majesty mean?"

"In the eyes of the Imperial Master, how does he evaluate Jiang Che?"

"He is extremely talented and experienced, but there is a hint of pride between his brows."

"Hehe, young people are a little hot-tempered after all. This is not a disadvantage. It's just that I have some doubts whether I can completely subdue this person." Facing Yao Yue, Emperor Yuankang also opened up some of his thoughts.

Although the matter of Long Wei made him let down his guard, he still had no confidence at this moment whether he could make Jiang Che completely win over.

"Your Majesty is the supreme ruler. Even if the Champion Marquis has great talent, he is still your subject. Why should we dwell on trivial matters? Even Jiang Che is obeying the orders of the Patron King at this moment.

But when Jiang Che becomes a saint in the future, he will naturally no longer be inferior to others."

Ji Wenhao looked thoughtful as he stared at Yao Yue:
"With my current life span, I'm afraid it will be difficult to wait for that day, unless the Imperial Master is willing to lend a helping hand."

"I don't understand what your majesty means."

Yao Yue looked at him expressionlessly.

"I know exactly what the Imperial Master wants. I can give you all of them. Even my Great Zhou dragon veins can be refined by the Imperial Master, but the Imperial Master also needs to show sincerity."

Ji Wenhao actually always understood Yao Yue's thoughts, and he also had his own plans, but he had never expressed them so bluntly.

But now, he is already negotiating with the Northern Barbarians. As long as the peace talks are successful and the two countries stop fighting, he can not only recall half of the troops, but also take back part of the country's fortune.

In addition to his previous arrangements, as long as he could get Yao Yue's help, he could get out of his own predicament and even become a saint in one step, becoming the eternal emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

It was precisely because of these plans that he was unwilling to appoint a crown prince.

"Your Majesty, you are overthinking. I don't have anything I want. If there is one thing I want, it is to become an immortal." Yao Yue stared at Ji Wenhao with a flat tone.

In fact, King Ji Chengdao had been wrong all along. From the very beginning, Yao Yue had no intention of devoting herself to the emperor. Her goal from the beginning to the end was to achieve enlightenment and become an immortal.

Therefore, with her support, Xuantian Wuji Palace supported the eldest prince Ji Changqian.

Although on the surface it was because of the emperor's request that the Buddhist and Taoist families came out to support the prince in his bid for the throne, in fact, she did have her own little thoughts, as long as Ji Changqian could become emperor.

It was time for her to take back her harvest.

As for Jiang Che, he was not within her consideration. She had compromised with Ji Chengdao before only because she did not want to alarm the other party, and there were many reasons for this.

One of them was that she couldn't wait.

It would take Jiang Che almost sixty years to become a saint at a normal speed, but her condition could not delay that long.

The ten-year agreement was nothing more than her words to appease Ji Chengdao.

Ji Wenhao's eyes darkened, revealing a hint of displeasure. If someone else dared to disobey his wishes, he would have been angry long ago, but Yao Yue was not an ordinary person after all.

He is not only the national teacher of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but also the Palace Master of Xuantian Wuji Palace. He is an important chess piece he uses to balance Ji Chengdao. His anger is simply unable to make a Martial Saint compromise.

The atmosphere was oppressive for more than ten breaths before he suppressed his anger and forced out a smile:
"It seems that I have misunderstood the Imperial Master."

East China Sea, Wanghai Peak.

Jiang Che stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the endless sea with deep eyes.

He knew that the calm sea was just an appearance. The real overseas was a true imperial pass. Today, he was no longer the ignorant Taishan guard of the past.

Instead, he was a third-rank official in the imperial court, the Marquis of Guanjun, with a fief of 5,000 households.

Know that there are some secrets in this world.

For example, the overseas abyss.

Not many people in the martial arts world know about this news. Only those with relatively high status can learn about these channels. Just outside the Tianyuan is the demon clan's demon domain.

One third of the Great Zhou's forces were also stationed there to guard the Central Plains.

In addition, there are some top forces, such as Tianjian Mountain where Chen Ping is located. Its sect exists in Tianyuan, helping the human race, guarding Tianyuan, and preventing the invasion of the demon race.

The reason why Shenghai City is able to have a country within a country in the Central Plains is because the pressure from the demon clan is too great, and it needs to rely on some power from Shenghai City.

Jiang Che didn't understand Tianyuan's current situation, and he was not qualified to know at the moment.

Therefore, he was just thinking about it at the moment.

The real purpose is to wait for someone.

After coming out of the Imperial Palace that day, Jiang Che did not waste any more time and flew directly towards the East China Sea. For his trip to the East China Sea, Jiang Che's time was neither tight nor ample.

It's barely a month.

After all, things like peace talks still require careful discussions among officials of the imperial court, and it will take quite some time for the envoys from the northern barbarians to return to the grassland.

However, he estimated that there would be no problem at all.

But due to his personality, he would not deliberately waste time.

Therefore, he contacted Zhao Xianzhi and Qi Zhengnan long ago, and asked them to gather here today to plan the opportunity to find the True Dragon Ruins.

While he was thinking about the general situation of the world, suddenly, the sound of a sword rang out between heaven and earth. Jiang Che looked up and saw a green figure slowly coming towards him on a sword in the distant void.

He was dressed in blue, with a peerless appearance and an extremely sharp aura, slowly blending with the surrounding world. It was none other than Zhao Xianzhi, the master of Qingxiao Sword from Lingjian Mountain.

After not seeing each other for a while, the other party can still bring him many surprises.

Cold on the outside, warm on the inside, soft and boneless.

This was Jiang Che's private evaluation of Zhao Xianzhi. No one knew that this Qingxiao Sword Master, who seemed cold to the outside world, would actually do whatever Jiang Che wanted once he fell in love.

"coming?"

Jiang Che looked at Zhao Xianzhi who was gradually approaching, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"How long have you been waiting?"

Zhao Xianzhi's voice was still cold and clear, and there was no sign that she had ever had sex with Jiang Che. However, this was just an appearance. In fact, she was also looking at Jiang Che very seriously.

During this period of time, images of Jiang Che would flash through her mind every day, and she would recall some of the things they had done. This was beyond her control.

There was a time when she even wanted to rush to the capital just to see Jiang Che, but in the end reason prevailed over desire and she suppressed it.

But she did not have any hesitation about the appointment with the East China Sea. After receiving the news, she rushed here quickly. The reason why she arrived later than Jiang Che was only because she did not show up.

I want to use my spiritual sense to spy on Jiang Che's condition.

"Just arrived not long ago." Hearing these somewhat ambiguous words, Zhao Xianzhi fell from the void to the ground, also looking towards the distant sea, and asked casually:
"I have just arrived."

"I know."

"What are you looking at?"

Jiang Che looked at the beauty in front of him with a smile:
“It’s not so much what I’m looking at as what I’m thinking about.”

Zhao Xianzhi's heart moved, but he continued to ask without changing his expression:
"Then what are you thinking about?"

"Miss you."

"miss me?"

Zhao Xianzhi raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Correct."

"Why do you miss me?"

“Do you need a reason to miss someone?”

Jiang Che smiled.

Zhao Xianzhi narrowed his eyes, hesitated for a moment and asked:
"How do you view our relationship?"

During the two previous times at Qingxiao Peak, she never had the chance to speak, and she was afraid that speaking would alienate her from Jiang Che, but during this period of time, she had been thinking deeply for a long time.

This kind of unclear existence of being a mistress by someone's side was definitely not what she wanted.

I have been thinking about finding an opportunity to make things clear, and what I was thinking about just now was actually this matter.

"What do you think?"

Jiang Che felt a little bit awkward at the moment, but he also knew that this kind of topic could not be avoided. He could only think about it while stabilizing the other party. But no matter what, he would not let go of Zhao Xianzhi, who was a respected fighter.

"I do not know."

Zhao Xianzhi shook his head.

“Actually, I don’t know either. You know that I’m already married. I’m the son-in-law of Beiling Qi’s family, and I have two wives. But between you and me, it was just an accident at the beginning.

I admit that I do have feelings for you, but I also know that it is difficult between us. I want to let you decide on this relationship if you don't want to be too deeply involved with me.

Then, I have no choice but to part with you with great pain."

Jiang Che couldn't say whether to break up or continue this relationship, so he could only give the choice to the other party. No, to be exact, Jiang Che deliberately gave the choice to the other party.

It would be best if the other party agrees.

If the other party is unwilling, then he has other words waiting.

In short, he had basically figured out Zhao Xianzhi's internal and external situation, and knew that although she seemed to have a strong cultivation base, her level in matters between men and women was only about the same as Qi Wanjun's.

Not even as good as Qi Ningbing.

"me."

Zhao Xianzhi, who originally had a thousand things to say, suddenly didn't know how to start.

There was hesitation between his brows.

Jiang Che understood what he meant upon seeing this, and reached out to hold Zhao Xianzhi's soft waist. His sudden action made the other party's body stiffen, but she did not refuse.

"Life is short, enjoy it while you can. Xianzhi, let's not pursue right or wrong for now. Can you give me a few years? Don't worry, I will give you an explanation in the end."

Jiang Che's voice rang in Zhao Xianzhi's ears, and the hot breath instantly made her heart tighten. She turned her head to look at Jiang Che who was so close to her, pursed her lips, and said nothing.

Not speaking means consent.

Seeing this, Jiang Che immediately prepared to set up restrictions around him and fight first.

As the saying goes, the best way to a woman's heart is through the path of karma.

He also understood that his special physique, special skills, and the dragon power emanating from him would make women fall in love with him and unconsciously change their attitudes.

No matter what hesitations or contradictions, they can all be resolved with one shot.

He even suspected that the reason why Zhao Xianzhi suddenly asked this was probably because his influence had lost its effect on her. After all, the other party was very powerful, and he did not leave too many marks on her body.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that Jiang Che is irresponsible, but he feels that he doesn’t have the ability at the moment, so he still uses the old method to delay time until he becomes a saint.

All problems will no longer be problems.

It's nothing more than giving Zhao Xianzhi another status.

Seeing Jiang Che setting up restrictions around him, Zhao Xianzhi pushed Jiang Che with a little force to express his refusal, but his attitude was obviously not firm.

Jiang Che also took out the Wanjie Demon Sword and prepared to let the opponent go deep into the seabed.

But before Jiang Che could make a move, Zhao Xianzhi's face suddenly changed slightly. She broke free from Jiang Che's restraints, quickly moved her body, and returned to her previous cold appearance.

Jiang Che was stunned for a moment, but quickly sensed someone approaching and immediately gripped the Red Blood Demon Sword tightly.

After a few breaths, a figure walked out of the void.

Dressed in a brocade robe, he looks majestic.

It was Jiang Che's father-in-law, Qi Zhengnan.

He glanced at Zhao Xianzhi with some suspicion. At the beginning, Jiang Che did not tell him that Zhao Xianzhi had also come here, but he knew with a casual thought that this was invited by Jiang Che.

He immediately clasped his fists and said:
"I didn't expect that Fairy Zhao would come here as well."

Zhao Xianzhi glanced at Jiang Che, and could not see anything unusual, and said calmly:
"During Xianzhi's previous breakthrough, Brother Jiang helped me a lot. This time he has something important to do, so it makes sense for Xianzhi not to come."

In front of Qi Zhengnan, Zhao Xianzhi didn't dare to show the slightest bit of abnormality. Not only had she known him for many years, but more importantly, he was the father of Qi Wanjun and Qi Ningbing.

But if you really count her, she can only be considered a mistress.

Once discovered, she would be truly ashamed.

"uncle."

Jiang Che also bowed with a normal expression.

"Isn't it too late, uncle?"

Qi Zhengnan asked with a smile.

Jiang Che's mouth twitched. If Qi Zhengnan hadn't caused trouble, he would have already entered the path of a fairy. But on the surface, he shook his head:

"It's not too late, uncle has arrived just in time."

"That's good. By the way, where is the True Dragon Ruins? When are you going to take action?"

Qi Zhengnan did not doubt him and continued to ask.

"We still need to contact Yin Zhonghai at the True Dragon Ruins. I plan to contact him after my uncle and the fairy arrive. As for taking action, it is not possible now. I plan to put this opportunity aside when the True Dragon Ruins begins or ends."

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The early morning update will be postponed to tomorrow afternoon. I was a little addicted to online writing today and was late. Sorry, sorry.
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