With the cannon fodder script in hand, it is easy for the king to change his fate

Chapter 1040 The Heir Takes the Empire as Dowry 52
“Master, his name is Shen Xuan. According to him, he was once a swordsman in the martial world, the kind who was invincible. It seems he was almost able to shatter the void,” said the Grey King. Beside it stood a sword, and it even nodded politely to A-Zhen.

The scene was a bit comical.

Azhen could sense that the soul on this sword—or rather, the soul of a sword—was not an ordinary soul after death, but a sword spirit. It had been so fixated on certain things in its lifetime that it had attached itself to this sword, becoming its sword spirit.

If we were in a world with spiritual energy, we could definitely reach even greater heights.

Unfortunately, there are no signs of a spiritual revival in this world in the short term.

The reason this sword spirit has survived to this day is because of its extremely strong obsession and its inherently resilient character.

“Then I’ll still call you Young Master Shen,” Azhen said. “Since you’re a friend of King Grey and a guest at the palace, please tell King Grey if you need anything.”

"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty." Shen Xuan was now one with the sword he had used in his lifetime. He bowed to Azhen once more. "I have heard that there are many martial arts manuals in the palace. May I borrow them?"

Since transforming into a sword spirit, he had slumbered for many years before finally awakening. Having just awakened, he dared not venture out during the day, lest he scare the timid to death, and encountering a bolder person would be troublesome. He could only choose to sneak out at night to investigate.

However, things have changed, and the times have long since changed. There are no longer any familiar people around him, and it is difficult for him to find any martial arts manuals to look at or to spar with others.

It wasn't until I met this rabbit friend twenty years ago that my life became a little more lively, at least I could talk and communicate with him.

From his rabbit friend, he heard about a country that had vanished into the annals of history. He longed for this country, regretted not being born in such an era, and felt even more sorry that all traces of this country had disappeared.

But the rabbit friend said that the truth would come out someday, and I didn't expect it to be so soon.

From his rabbit friend's words, he naturally knew that the current emperor of Zhao was no ordinary being. He had some vague guesses about her identity.

The rabbit friend's attitude towards that person from Aoguo and this person is almost the same, so it's really easy to guess.

Fortunately, my rabbit friend is very capable, so I don't have to worry about it getting scammed when it goes out. Even if it does get scammed, it's easy to figure out what's going on and deal with the scammer.

The other party was very loyal and actually offered to take him to see the palace.

Now that I've met His Majesty, he is indeed extraordinary. It makes sense; someone capable of establishing the Ao Kingdom and making the Zhao Kingdom so powerful, could he be a simple being?
He almost reached another world back then, but he was still a little short. I don't know if he'll have another chance.

Now he has two wishes: to find a successor and to touch the edge of the world he once explored.

"Yuanqi, go and bring all the martial arts manuals in the palace." Azhen's voice finally brought Yuanqi back to his senses.

What did she see?
What did she hear?
The Grey King can talk!

Not only that, the sword next to the Grey King can also talk!!
Also, the rabbit and the sword are actually good friends!
For a moment, Yuan Qi thought she had fallen into some kind of demonic world, which made her feel somewhat dazed.

But she quickly left the main hall, arranged for someone to fetch the items, and forbade anyone from entering the main hall.

His Majesty's willingness to let her see all this shows his absolute trust in her, and she cannot betray that trust.

“You’ll scare people by appearing in public like this,” Azhen said. “From now on, communicate in person instead of by telepathy.”

Forget about Yuan Qi, he's trustworthy.

The Grey King scratched his long ears: "Then Shen Xuan will only be able to talk while lying down, since there shouldn't be any other sword that can float vertically besides Shen Xuan."

"We can't visit the palace anymore," the Grey King said regretfully for his friend. "The rabbit is too small to carry Shen Xuan around." Shen Xuan quickly replied, "No need to carry me."

Being carried on the back of a rabbit is really strange.

“Shen Xuan, you’re a bit pitiful,” Gray King shook his head, then suddenly perked up his ears as if he had thought of something. “Rabbit has a plan.”

Azhen and Shen Xuan were both curious when they heard Gray King say, "Master, why don't you carry Shen Xuan with you from now on? He is a sword, which is perfect. Rabbit can sit on your shoulder, so you can stroll around the palace and chat. When the emperor is around, there will definitely be people who want to assassinate him. With Rabbit and Shen Xuan around, there will be no danger."

Although I know my master is very powerful, there were still many dangers back in the Kingdom of Ao.

A-Zhuang laughed: "That's a good idea."

She looked at Shen Xuan, wondering if the sword would agree.

“That’s fine too.” Shen Xuan readily agreed. “Right now, I’m just a sword with nothing else. I’ve also been granted permission by His Majesty to borrow martial arts manuals. Your Majesty can use them whenever you need them.”

He is now a sword, and it is only right that he fulfills his role as a sword.

This sword is no ordinary weapon, and with the addition of its sword spirit, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a divine weapon.

Shen Xuan hadn't considered whether someone else would have been willing to do it; anyway, Gray King's suggestion was excellent.

He didn't want to lie there either.

This is the palace; if you sneak out at night, you'll be seen.

It doesn't look too bad hanging on His Majesty's body?
The next day, Azhen had a sword hanging from her waist, and the Gray King was perched on her shoulder. The palace servants were all taken aback when they saw this, but quickly went back to their own business.

Only Azhen could hear that the Grey King was introducing the palace to Shen Xuan, who occasionally responded with a word, and their relationship was very harmonious.

When it was time for court, the court officials were not surprised that Azhen had a sword hanging on her body, after all, there had been many people trying to break into the palace recently.

But the Grey King stayed right beside His Majesty, even sitting on His Majesty's shoulders.

In fact, many people know that the reason those people broke into the palace was probably because of the Gray King.

His Majesty keeps the Grey King by his side, probably because he's afraid someone might harm it.

After the court session ended, Xie Nuo approached A Zhen, his gaze fixed on the Gray King.

She recently tried to pet the rabbit, but failed. Even just a glance from it made her hesitant to approach.

Xie Nuo came to discuss something with A Zhen, and left after they finished.

Everyone now believes that Xie Nuo is the heir to the throne, and Xie Nuo is even more confident about this. With the help of several people around her, she is full of energy.

A-Zhu was also happy to see this situation.

After recovering from his leg ailment, Prince An, Xie Liang, rested for two years. Once the three Xie sisters were established in the court, he took Princess An and the Empress Dowager on a trip to various places. They have been away for two years and have not yet returned. He only writes to Azhen from time to time, sending back some local specialties.

A-Zhou was quite satisfied that they could live a carefree and easy life.