Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 407: Nanhai Xian City (Monthly Ticket Plus, Two-in-One)

"Dayu will establish a Taoist academy, where outstanding disciples can directly join the Immortal Sect."

"Disciples of the Immortal Sect may also serve as officials in the imperial court, and the Immortal Sect may not stop them."

"Qingwei Sect is the place that Your Majesty values ​​the most. With Lord Li here, Your Majesty can be most assured."

The above is what Eunuch Hong said to him.

Li Rui walked out of the Governor's Mansion.

really.

There is no free salary in the imperial court.

He became the Right Deputy Censor-in-Chief and the Earl of Pingyuan, which meant that the court had a greater burden to hand over to him.

Li Rui is very open-minded about this.

He is not a prince, so it is impossible for him to do nothing, but the Lord of Dragon Court promoted him and gave him a higher title.

The imperial court wants to use the Immortal Sect to train talents in cultivation.

Taoist temples are set up to select people with spiritual roots and teach them to embark on the path of cultivating immortals, but further training afterwards still depends on the major immortal sects.

If nothing unexpected happens.

It was the work of Prime Minister Zhang.

It will be a general trend for people in the world to cultivate immortality. If it is forcibly stopped, even the Yu Kingdom court will be shattered.

So what the court needs to do is to make use of it.

Absorb those who practice immortal cultivation into the imperial court as officials.

If an immortal sect like the Qingwei Sect allies with the imperial court, it can train disciples and expand its power more quickly. There is no reason to refuse.

The imperial court did this in order to select immortal cultivators to serve as officials.

A win-win thing.

Li Rui seemed to be thinking about something.

The imperial court is playing a big game!

But these have little to do with him, an old man who concentrates on cultivating immortality.

All he needed to do was to ensure that those elders and disciples of Qingwei Sect who intended to serve as officials in the court would not be blocked.

This is not a difficult thing to do.

It requires certain abilities, but more importantly, loyalty.

This is also the reason why the Holy Emperor chose Li Rui.

The word loyalty.

It's not just something you say, it's just one of our own people.

Obviously.

Gu Changsheng is the Holy Emperor's own man in this matter, and Li Rui is Gu Changsheng's own man. It can be inferred that Li Rui is loyal enough.

The Holy Emperor also considered that one would need sufficient status to do this.

That's why Li Rui was promoted before he broke through to Tongxuan in public, and in order to make Li Rui more confident, he was specially conferred the title of earl.

Reached the third level.

What's important is whether it can be of value to the Lord of Dragon Court.

If it is useless, then no matter how powerful an official is, his position will be limited.

It is not uncommon for a person who was a third-rank official to end up as a fourth-rank official and resign in anger.

Eunuch Hong and Minister Wang stayed in Qinghe for three days and then returned to the capital to report.

The longicorn Zhuha got his wish and became the god of the Chijiang River.

I heard that the old turtle Chijiang went to the East China Sea.

Longicorn Zhuha was so happy that he dragged Li Rui to drink for three days.

Is that a celebration?
It was obvious that he was coveting the good wine that Li Rui had hidden.

Didn't break it either.

The longicorn beetle and red clam were allowed to drink hundreds of jars of fine wine for three days.

Who said that from now on Tianniu Zhuhe will become his colleague, and one of higher rank than him.

The longicorn red clam drank it with great pleasure and called him "Brother Li" every time.

He also said that wherever the Chijiang River flows, it will help vent the anger of anyone who dares to offend Li Rui.

Li Rui just thought it was a joke.

After drinking the wine, Longniu Zhuha went north to take up his new post.

Li Rui's backyard became quiet again.

He did not stay in General Qinghe's mansion for too long.

A few days passed.

So he took Wei Ming and Tan Hu back to Qingwei Sect.

Changqing Peak is still as quiet as ever.

After passing through a sea of ​​bamboo, you will see a courtyard surrounded by green.

"Brother Li, after my trip back to Qinghe, I have gained some insights. I have finally mastered the magic."

Wei Ming rarely smiled.

He returned to Anningwei and his thoughts gradually became clear.

I learned the immortal method without realizing it and finally reached the threshold of immortality.

"very good."

Li Rui patted Wei Ming on the shoulder.

As the saying goes, a tree that is moved will die, but a person who moves will live.

He saw that Wei Ming was almost going insane on Changqing Peak, so he brought Wei Ming back to Qinghe.

Only Ning Zhongtian and Ge Hong were left behind to continue their practice.

Unexpectedly, it actually works.

"It's great to be able to take the first step, Brother Wei. Who knows, you may become a great practitioner in the future."

Wei Ming swept away his past depression and felt a surge of righteousness in his heart.

You know your own situation.

He has limited talent in martial arts, otherwise he wouldn't have made no progress in all these years.

If nothing unexpected happens, I will remain at the seventh level in this life.

He refused.

That is why I seek the path to immortality.

He took a deep breath and bowed to Li Rui: "Brother Li, I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life."

Of course he knew.

These days, Li Rui was intentionally taking care of him.

If he can't even see this, then he has wasted half his life.

If it’s a favor, you must repay it well!
Li Rui waved his hand: "We are all brothers, why are you talking about this?"

Wei Ming is his old friend, and he thinks Wei Ming can still try again, so he offers to help.

After all, his status is getting higher and higher, and he really needs help, and the strength of the helper cannot be too bad.

It is unreliable to find people outside, so you still have to cultivate a few confidants yourself. The brothers around you are the most suitable candidates.

One Ning Zhongtian is not enough.

More is needed.

However, his training for Wei Ming could not be considered completely utilitarian. After all, he still did not think highly of Wei Ming.

Being able to get started is one thing, but being able to go far is another.

of course.

He has the opportunity, and maybe Wei Ming will have it too. It is not uncommon for people to start from a low point and eventually become immortals.

It's like leaving a possibility for Wei Ming.

This is friendship.

Tan Hu looked at Wei Ming who came into the room excitedly and said, "Brother, Old Wei has been happier recently."

Li Rui nodded.

Tan Hu: "Old Wei still needs to work harder."

Then he chuckled and said, "I had a breakthrough while practicing yesterday. Seeing that Old Wei was depressed, I didn't dare to tell him. It seems that I will be able to tell him in a few days."

Li Rui smiled slightly.

As a martial artist with profound knowledge, he could of course see that Tan Hu had made a breakthrough.

Like his disciple Liu Tiezhu, Tan Hu is a natural born strongman.

Breakthroughs before the sixth level were extremely fast, but the sixth level was a hurdle for them. The word "Dragon Gate" was not just talk, especially for those who were born as diamond.

This is also the reason why he brought Tan Hu and Liu Tiezhu to Qingwei Sect.

Although the two of them did not practice Taoism.

But the spiritual energy here can help the two of them to nourish their energy.

As long as you pass Longmen Pass, the road ahead will be much smoother.

"Huzi, please don't provoke Lao Wei."

Li Rui reminded.

He was really afraid that Wei Ming's confidence, which he had finally regained, would be destroyed by Tan Hu again.

Tan Hu grinned: "Don't worry, big brother. I know my limits."

The days fly by.

Another year has passed in the blink of an eye.

Changqing Peak, with evergreen bamboos, is a peaceful place. People on the peak are practicing most of the time.

Establishing a Taoist temple is a long-term project.

It cannot happen overnight.

So Li Rui spent most of his time in seclusion in his room as usual.

"This five elements formation is more suitable."

Li Rui was holding a book in his hand.

This was the formation book he bought from the Dharma Hall at a cost of nearly 100 merits.

As the saying goes, talismans and arrays are inseparable.

Now that he had made some progress in the art of talismans, he began to consider studying the art of formations as well.

Just as he thought.

With the foundation of talismans, he mastered the art of formation very quickly. In just a year, he was able to set up some simple formations.

Just like making elixir.

Formations and talismans are also divided into nine levels.

Li Rui is now at the fifth level in the art of talismans and the seventh level in formations. He is improving very quickly, and coupled with his good comprehension, he can often make good use of it.

"If we can reverse this Five Elements Formation, it might be a good mountain protection formation."

He touched his chin.

Thinking of the scene when the Purple Gold Palace Master reversed the Heaven-stealing Formation.

Although Changqing Peak is within the territory of Qingwei Sect.

But strictly speaking, this is the territory of the State of Yu.

It was similar to the embassy in the previous life. The relationship between Yu State and Qingwei Sect was good now, but it was uncertain about the future, and Li Rui did not like to leave his safety to others.

A mountain protection formation is very necessary.

Asking a formation master to arrange the formation would cause displeasure to the Qingwei Sect.

But if he set up a mountain protection formation under the pretext of learning formations, no one would be able to gossip.

Just when Li Rui was studying the Five Elements Formation.

There was a knock on the courtyard door.

When he walked out of the room, he saw Chunxuzi being led in by Liu Tiezhu.

"Master Chunxuzi?"

Li Rui was a little surprised.

As a supervisory official of the Yu State, he was naturally opposed to several elders of the Qingwei Sect. Although he would take action at critical moments, except for Taoist Zi Yang who would occasionally come to Changqing Peak, the other disciples of True Man Qing Ding had never come here even once.

Chunxuzi smiled at Li Rui:
"Master Li, have you ever heard of Nanhai Xian City?"

Li Rui blinked his eyes:
"Nanhai Xian City?"

Chunxuzi: "There are many immortal sects overseas. It's just a place where some immortal cultivators gather and trade with each other. There are many good things. The market is held every three years. It will open in the near future."

"I heard that Lord Li has been looking for the water of immortality. Perhaps he can find something there."

The water of immortality was the last spiritual ingredient Li Rui needed to upgrade his spiritual roots.

Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly:

"Thank you, Taoist Master Chunxuzi, but I am preparing to go into seclusion for a breakthrough, so I won't go for the time being."

Chunxuzi was a little stunned.

After a while, he finally spoke: "Congratulations, Master Li. I will not bother you any more."

Done.

He walked down the mountain without looking back.

"Master, are there many treasures in Nanhai Xian City?"

Wait until Chunxuzi leaves.

Liu Tiezhu couldn't wait to step forward.

He is not interested in cultivating immortals, but the same is true for treasures.

Is there anyone in the world who doesn’t like treasures?
Then he felt a little regretful: "It's a pity that Master has to go into seclusion. I can only wait for another three years."

Li Rui just chuckled.

He walked back to the room with his hands behind his back.

As soon as he entered the room, the smile on his face instantly disappeared, and there was even a hint of coldness.

Chunxuzi is a man with impure thoughts!
In fact, he also knew about the affairs of Nanhai Xian City, and had already made preparations, just for the last ingredient of the elixir of life.

Although he has the support of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce to help him find it.

But what surprised him was.

The spiritual objects recorded in the Book of Ascension had actually been swept away long ago.

Those that can improve spiritual roots are all divine objects, and their number is already scarce.

In addition, there are mysterious buyers who have been buying them up in secret, and there are almost no stocks left in the world.

Don't think about it.

It must have been done by some banished immortals.

Li Rui also went through some inquiries and finally found the Water of Immortality in a Nanhai Immortal Sect with the help of Lin Lang. The transaction location was chosen in Nanhai Immortal City.

He will definitely go to Nanhaixian City.

But Chunxuzi’s visit this time is worth pondering.

First of all.

He and Chunxuzi were really not familiar with each other, so there was no need to go out of his way to invite him over.

Moreover, although the search for the water of immortality was not deliberately concealed, not many people knew about it.

How could Chunxuzi, an immortal cultivator who practiced in the mountains of Qingwei Sect all day, know this?
Unless Chunxuzi is intentionally asking about his situation.

A cold light flashed in his eyes.

The news that Li Rui was in seclusion to break through to the Tongxuan realm quickly spread in Qingwei Sect.

The source of the news is not Chunxuzi.

But it’s Sangkong.

Of course, this was also what Li Rui did on purpose.

Everyone thought that he was in seclusion on Changqing Peak, but in fact, he had already arrived at the sea thousands of miles away.

The waves are vast and the sky is clear.

On the calm sea, a large ship slowly moved.

The big flag flying above had the words "Tianyuan" written on it.

It was the big ship of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce.

Li Rui sat cross-legged in a cabin of the large ship, glancing sideways at the island that he could already see a little bit of outside the window.

His current identity is a guest official of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce.

And his face has become that of an ordinary middle-aged man.

It is the talisman that Li Rui learned to change his body shape.

Unless one is a first-class land immortal, there is no way that one can see through it.

Although Nanhai Xian City has a great reputation, it is not enough to attract the appearance of a first-class strongman. In addition, with the cover of Lin Lang from Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce, it is almost impossible for Li Rui's identity to be exposed.

At this time.

There was a knock on the door.

"Enter."

Then, Lin Lang walked out from behind the door with a smile on his face.

There are countless rare treasures in Nanhaixian City, and Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce, one of the three major chambers of commerce in Yu State, has long been interested in making a deal.

"Brother Li, I can rest assured with you here."

Lin Lang sat opposite Li Rui familiarly.

Li Rui did not comment.

Even if he was not there, there was still a priest of the Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce who was at the Tongxuan realm on the ship. The Nanhai Xian City was not a place where people would kill and rob treasures at will. As long as they behaved themselves, nothing would happen to the Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce.

"Brother Lin, if this deal goes through, when the old president retires, it will be your turn."

Lin Lang grinned.

If it were someone else, he would definitely be polite.

Saying things like the old president is still in good health, and that Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce has produced many talented people, and it is not his turn yet.

But facing Li Rui.
"Brother Li, if I become the guild president, I will not enjoy this honor alone. You will always be my brother."

Li Rui smiled slightly:
"Brother Lin can become the president because of his own ability. I am the one who benefits from it."

Lin Lang said nothing more.

But in my heart, I shouted that Li Rui was my blessing.

Wuguo's business is becoming more and more prosperous, and his status in Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce is rising. Now, if he can open up the trade route to Nanhaixian City, his position as the chairman will be a sure thing.

These two major events could not have been accomplished without Li Rui’s help.

He knew it very well.

Moreover, according to the news coming from the palace, Li Rui holds a very high position in the Holy Emperor's heart.

Plus the talent shown by Li Rui.

Lin Lang had already made a secret bet. Did he really think that treasures like the Seven Star Stone and the Frost Soul Amethyst were so easy to find?
He paid a huge price.

Doing so is not just about valuing the business with Li Rui, but about valuing Li Rui as a person.

"Business is about people, not business."

This was what an old shopkeeper said on his first day accepting the business of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce.

Lin Lang thought it made sense.

Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce's current backer is Marquis Dingyuan, but he cannot rely on him forever. Perhaps Li Rui will become the new backer of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce in the future.

By then, relying on the relationship between the two, the Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce will be far more prosperous than it is now!

Lin Lang: "Brother Li, don't worry. The person who possesses the water of immortality is an elder of the Immortal Sect. I also heard it by chance from Mr. Feng, the Marquis's aide."

Li Rui nodded: "Brother Lin is thoughtful."

The Mr. Feng mentioned by Lin Lang has the same status as Liu Qing of Annan Marquis Mansion.

In order to obtain the information about the elixir of life, I had to pay a huge favor.

Half an hour later.

The ship docked, and Li Rui, Lin Lang and the Tongxuan guest official from the Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce who were accompanying them walked down the deck together.

The guys from Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce were struggling to pull the big ship onto the beach.

“It’s really a bit fairy-like.”

Lin Lang said.

Although he doesn't know how to cultivate immortality, he knows Feng Shui.

From the perspective of Feng Shui, this island is an excellent place.

It is truly extraordinary that Nanhai Xian City was chosen here.

Li Rui and the guest official of Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce named Fei Ming could see even more.

The concentration of spiritual energy on this island is far higher than anywhere else.

Not only is this place a treasure land in itself, but also someone has set up a large formation on the island.

Lin Lang continued, "I heard that this Nanhai Xian City was run by a great monk named Nanhai Xianweng. I wonder if I can see him in person when I go to the island this time."

Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly.

Regarding the cultivator who called himself the Immortal of the South China Sea, he specifically looked up the files of the secret guards. Since he had never gone ashore and entered the territory of the Yu Kingdom, there was very little information about him. The only thing that was certain was that he was a first-grade cultivator.

The strength is unfathomable.

Just as the three of them walked onto a path in the woods on the beach that had been opened up by someone else.

Suddenly.

A rainbow of light flashed overhead.

He is a cultivator who came to participate in the Immortal City.

Fei Ming showed a hint of displeasure on his face: "His strength is average, but his show is quite impressive."

He saw it at a glance.

The one who was flying in the air with the magic weapon was a cultivator whose cultivation level was almost equivalent to that of an innate cultivator.

Naturally I feel offended.

Lin Lang frowned, but still said: "Mr. Fei, we are here to do business this time, so don't get angry for now."

Of course Fei Ming knew this truth and just nodded lightly.

But just as he was about to look away.

I unexpectedly saw a flying sword shooting out from the center of the island.

Shoot down the monk who was flying in the air.

Kill on the spot!

The three of them were shocked when they saw this.

Then a powerful voice was heard echoing across the entire island:
"When you come to Nanhai Xian City, you should abide by the rules of the island, otherwise this person will end up like this!"

(End of this chapter)