Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 380 Goodbye Jiang Linxian (ask for monthly ticket!)

backyard.

"Jiang boy, why don't you stay in the Imperial Observatory in the capital? Why do you want to come to Qinghe?"

Tie Kuang widened his eyes and looked at Jiang Linxian who was led into the backyard by Li Rui.

It can be said that he has known Jiang Linxian the longest time among all the people in Qinghe.

As early as when Jiang Linxian was still a talented disciple of Huaqing Sect, they had already become close friends regardless of age difference.

When Jiang Linxian was still in Huaqing Sect, she often went to Shenbing Villa to drink with him.

One of the eight small swords, Tan Lang, was made by him.

This shows the friendship between the two.

Jiang Linxian laughed and said, "Senior Tie, we meet again."

Tie Kuang sighed, "The days are passing faster and faster. In the blink of an eye, several years have passed."

The frivolous young man in the past has now become a big man that he has to look up to.

Li Rui smiled and said:

"Stop standing, sit down and talk."

The three of them sat down.

Liu Tiezhu consciously took on the role of tea-pourer.

Jiang Linxian picked up the teacup and took a sip before slowly speaking: "I left in a hurry, so I didn't inform you in advance."

Tie Kuang couldn't help but be curious:

"Jiang boy, why did you come to Qinghe this time?"

You know, Jiang Linxian is not only a third-grade Tongxuan master, but also the deputy director of the Imperial Observatory.

Something that would make Jiang Linxian personally take action must be a big deal.

"If it were someone else, I would say that I am here to deal with the chaos in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, but to you, Senior, I can only say that I cannot tell you."

Tie Kuang narrowed his eyes.

Obviously, what Jiang Linxian had to deal with was a court secret and could not be leaked.

"Okay, let's not talk about it. How long do you plan to stay this time?"

"I don't know. It may take a long time."

Jiang Linxian turned to look at Li Rui and said, "Brother Li, I have sold my house in Qinghe and have nowhere to stay. If you don't mind, can you leave a room for me?"

When Li Rui heard that Jiang Linxian wanted to live in his house, he was overjoyed:
"There are plenty of rooms, please choose any one you like, Brother Jiang. I'll ask the servants to clean them up right now."

Tie Kuang didn’t know.

But Li Rui knew clearly in his mind that Jiang Linxian came to Qinghe to deal with the matter of the exiled immortal.

There is a great master like Jiang Linxian in charge.

He can also feel much more at ease.

It is naturally impossible to refuse.

Jiang Linxian smiled and said, "Just follow Brother Li's wishes."

Li Rui winked at Liu Tiezhu, and Liu Tiezhu quietly put down the teapot in his hand, walked outside, called the servants in the mansion, and chose a good seat for Jiang Linxian.

"Brother Jiang, when you come here, just treat it as your own home. Stay as you please and don't be polite."

Jiang Linxian: "Then I would like to thank Brother Li first."

The three of them exchanged greetings for a moment.

Tie Kuang found an excuse for himself and left the yard. He had already seen that Jiang Linxian and Li Rui had something to say.

Watch Tie Kuang leave.

Jiang Linxian then looked at Li Rui with a smile: "Brother Li, thank you for your hard work."

If it weren't for him, Li Rui wouldn't have been involved in the turmoil of the exiled immortal.

Li Rui smiled and waved his hand: "Brother Jiang, if you say that again, I will be angry."

He thought quickly about this.

There are completed eggs under the overturned nest.

Not to mention that he is an official of the State of Yu. His position will only get higher and higher in the future, and he will come into contact with the banished immortal sooner or later.

Rather than being caught off guard, it is better to know it in advance.

Jiang Linxian felt warm in her heart.

Although Li Rui said so, he didn't think so. Li Rui took risks to help him. This was a favor and he had to repay it.

Immediately, he took out a small jade bottle from his arms and handed it to Li Rui.

"Brother Li, this is the reward His Majesty gave you for your mission to Wu Country."

"Minister Wang praised you very much."

"Now in the court, everyone knows your name, brother."

Li Rui laughed: "Old Li is also famous."

He took the jade bottle from Jiang Linxian.

As soon as the cork is pulled out, the fragrance is refreshing.

At the bottom of the bottle, there was milky white oil with sparkling spots of glittering liquid.

At this time.

Jiang Linxian's voice sounded at the right time: "Brother Li, this thing is phoenix marrow."

Li Rui already had a guess, and when he heard the word "Phoenix Marrow", he opened his mouth.

This is because the phoenix marrow is one of the three remaining materials in the soul-raising method.

I never expected that the reward from the Holy Emperor would be this.

It was really unexpected.

Li Rui looked at Jiang Linxian.

How could there be such a coincidence in the world? There is only one truth. It is true that the Holy Emperor did give a reward, but it was definitely not phoenix marrow. It was something that Jiang Linxian specifically asked for.

Li Rui put away the jade bottle: "Brother Jiang is thoughtful."

Jiang Linxian: "This is a reward from His Majesty, why do you need to thank me, Brother Li?"

The two of them reminisced about the past.

Jiang Linxian then said seriously: "Brother Li, I believe Senior He has already told you that I came here to track down the banished immortal from the Wu Kingdom."

"The immortal disaster of Yu country a hundred years ago, the turmoil of Wu country, and the person who killed my wife might be that person."

Li Rui was shocked.

Be nice.

After hearing this, how many things did the exiled immortal do? Jiang Linxian stayed in the deputy general's mansion.

But they are not considered guests.

After all, Jiang Linxian left the city the next day. He would often be gone for several days, then stay for a day and a half and leave again.

Li Rui was already used to this.

Who told Jiang Linxian to be like this when he was a soldier in Qinghe?

This day.

Several deputy generals of Annan Town and several generals of miscellaneous titles gathered in the general's mansion.

Xue Gui sat alone in a high position and spoke slowly:
"The Purple Gold Palace is a demonic place that harms the common people in order to cultivate. Your Majesty is merciful and cannot bear to see the common people suffer, so he has ordered us from the three towns to send troops to eliminate the evil."

The matter of sending troops has been settled.

Li Rui seemed to be thinking about something.

"Some time ago, the imperial court issued a manifesto. I heard that it was written by a certain university scholar from the Imperial Academy. It listed 18 crimes of the Purple Gold Palace, such as being a concubine, a eunuch, a traitor, a cunning and sharp-tongued traitor. Every word was as sharp as a knife, which was so infuriating that it made both humans and gods angry."

Although it was a three-army expedition, the main force was definitely Annan Town.

The two towns of Huaidong and Jiannan were both assisting on the flanks.

Xue Gui continued, "According to the order of Admiral Zhou, we cleared the wilderness and built seventy-two high forts to clamp down on the Purple Gold Palace."

The deputy generals and generals with miscellaneous titles who were sitting down all looked pleased.

Li Rui secretly praised in his heart.

That Admiral Zhou is indeed a famous general.

The Ten Thousand Mountains are dangerous, with many miasma and monsters. But now the Purple Gold Palace is extremely powerful, with thirty-six palaces guarding it. A surprise attack is impossible, and we need to proceed step by step.

Besides, there is a banished immortal in the Zijin Palace. Although there are countless masters in the Yu Kingdom, they still need to be extremely cautious when dealing with the banished immortal and wait for the right opportunity to act.

Those first-rank land immortals are all big shots.

How could I fight with anyone at will, even if it was an order from the Emperor?

You have to be absolutely sure before you take action.

Xue Gui glanced at everyone.

"Okay, let's go down and do it."

Say it.

Then everyone said goodbye and left.

After leaving the general's mansion, Li Rui, Nie Siming and Yuan Xiong walked together.

"Brother Li, why don't the three of us build it together? That way, we can take care of each other."

Nie Siming suggested.

This time, Annan Town is going to build a total of 72 high forts. Each person will be responsible for supervising the construction of four or five forts. After they are completed, they will be under the command of the corresponding deputy general.

The reason why Admiral Zhou built so many fortresses was to perform the duty of lookout.

Intelligence is very important when marching and fighting.

If these high castles were connected together and provided mutual support, they would be able to seal off the Purple Gold Palace.

of course.

The Zijin Palace will not sit idly by and will definitely take action.

That's why Nie Siming thought of joining forces.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to accomplish this task with the efforts of one family alone.

Not only the three of them, but the other military officers also had the same idea.

Li Rui: "Then I am relying on the help of my two brothers."

On the surface, he is inferior to Nie Siming and Yuan Xiong, the two adopted sons of the marquis, in terms of both strength and background. The two are willing to join forces with him, in fact, they are helping him.

Yuan Xiong smiled:
"As for Brother Li, we are all his adoptive father's people."

They are close to Li Rui.

Of course it was because Li Rui was born in a marquis's mansion. Even if Li Rui had never been to the mansion for a day, the mark of having once been a guest of the marquis would always be there.

Unless Li Rui rebels one day.

Li Rui: "Then I'd rather obey than be disrespectful."

Since this is a relationship, of course we should make good use of it.

You are already a deputy general, you can't always fight alone.

With Nie Siming and Yuan Xiong supporting him, he would be much safer.

Both of them are Yuan Dingting's adopted sons. Li Rui doesn't believe that Yuan Dingting didn't leave them any means to save their lives.

When the Zijin Palace really attacks, won’t his brother’s trump card be his own trump card?

Three days later, early morning.

Dozens of riders left Qinghe City and arrived at the foot of Shiwan Mountain in the evening of the same day.

at this time.

A high wall has been built around Qinghe enclosure.

It should be said that Admiral Zhou had already ordered its construction since the last military training.

Now, it looks like a city.

Admiral Zhou personally named it Pojun Fort.

This Pojun Fort is also the forefront where many generals of Annan Town are stationed, and it is very close to the Zijin Palace.

Li Rui and his party entered Pojun Fort without any hindrance.

Just entered the city.

I saw many familiar faces, such as Fu Tao who was standing in the huge parade ground with a big grin on his face.

Li Rui and others were not in a hurry to enter Shiwan Mountain.

Instead, they each went to their mansions in the city.

Not big.

A small courtyard with three rooms is of course far inferior to the deputy general's residence in Qinghe, but having such a courtyard in Pojun Fort is already a luxury.

Li Rui walked into the room, which was already clean and tidy.

He touched his chin.

"We need to dig the secret passage deeper this time."

“The thick soil is just right.”

(End of this chapter)