I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 262 Linglong's Fortune Telling
"I wonder if there are still people in this world who can freely practice the methods of divine physiognomy inheritance."

As Chen Zhian sensed the Killing Heavenly King's divine power, which was even more powerful than the Nine Guardians, purple energy and the Yellow Court surged in his mind. At the same time, he thought that there were countless extraordinary people in the world, and perhaps he was not the only one who could cultivate two or even more divine inheritances at the same time.

"At the very least... I have not yet seen such a person in Xuantianjing."

After Chen Zhian had been cultivating for a long time, a slight disturbance came from the Baiyujing South Flowing Scenery.

He awoke from his meditation, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Jiao Nu is trying to communicate with Bai Yujing."

Chen Zhian breathed a long sigh of relief.

Since Chen Zhian delivered the sword from Xuantianjing, Jiao Nu has not come to Baiyujing again; it has been two or three months since then.

If it weren't for the mysterious connection between Bai Yujing and Jiao Nu, which allowed Chen Zhi'an to sense through Nan Liujing that Jiao Nu was still alive, Chen Zhi'an would probably have thought that Jiao Nu had met with some accident and was already dead.

Today, after two or three months, Jiao Nu finally tried to communicate with Nan Liu Jing again.

Chen Zhian's consciousness also fell into Nan Liujing's realm. After waiting for a while, he could not find any trace of Jiao Nu.

"Jiao Nu tried to communicate with Bai Yujing, but her consciousness did not fall into Bai Yujing's body, and she did not know why."

Chen Zhian frowned, somewhat puzzled.

"However, as long as Jiao Nu is alive, there will always be a day when we meet again."

His thoughts drifted away from Baiyujing, and he remained sitting cross-legged on the bed. As he reached out, several treasures appeared in the void.

"A sword forged seventy thousand times, though not a legendary sword, is still extremely precious."

And these treasures too…

Chen Zhian silently refined the sword and treasures, channeling his divine essence into them to refine each of the seals within.

"Having cultivated the Heavenly Gate, I am now able to defeat cultivators from the Profound Mansion."

Once I master the divine power of the Killing Heavenly King, coupled with this precious sword and these treasures bestowed by Emperor Zhaofu, my combat strength will be further enhanced even without breaking through to the Profound Tower.”

Despite the constant turmoil in Xuantianjing and the endless rumors that followed.

Chen Zhian, however, simply stayed peacefully in his residence in Qinglian County, cultivating and refining treasures.

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

Xuantianjing was already ancient and elegant, and because of the snow in winter, the entire capital city was like an ancient ink painting, shrouded in a layer of cold veil.

On the glazed tiles of the Jade Palace, frost accumulated, resembling jade dust, and shimmered with a cool light under the pale sunlight.

At this time, the Jade Lotus Palace was quite quiet and deserted.

Princess Linglong was dressed in a magnificent gown, but her face was as cold as frost.

She wasn't lounging lazily on the chaise lounge as usual, but rather sitting upright, looking down at the people in the hall.

Inside the main hall of Jade Hibiscus Palace, Wei Liyang stood with his hands behind his back, looking around at the furnishings.

The two looked at each other in silence... until a dozen breaths had passed, then Princess Linglong narrowed her eyes, gently waved her hand, and said, "I am tired today, you may leave now... The reason for leaving the palace, going to the Long Mansion, there are many things to consider, how can we set off in just three or five days?"

Princess Linglong closed her eyes, propped her head up with one hand, and spoke in a polite tone, yet it revealed an aura that kept people at a distance.

If others saw this, they would probably find it very strange.

After all, the son of Duke Anguo, General Wei Liyang, and Princess Linglong were husband and wife.

Princess Linglong has been married to Wei Liyang for two or three years now.

But now they don't seem like a couple at all, not even a respectful one.

Princess Linglong gave them the order to leave.

Wei Liyang finally turned his head and looked at Princess Linglong.

A smile appeared on his excessively pale face as he shook his head and said, "Linglong, the Sage has already given the order... and even three thousand Dragon Guards from the Dragon Palace have come to welcome him."

"That evil dragon of the Dragon Palace has been making strange moves in recent years, and my long stay in Xuantian Capital can be considered somewhat dereliction of duty."

Princess Linglong remained silent.

She was unwilling to go to Youlong Mansion with Wei Liyang.

Wei Liyang's smile remained unchanged as he gazed at Princess Linglong for more than ten breaths.

Wei Liyang suddenly took two steps closer and said softly, "Do you think that dragging this out... will make this matter disappear?"

His face was full of smiles, and his eyes were quite gentle, but his words were very cold, and what followed was even more chilling: "You have been dragging this out for more than two years. During these two years, you have considered yourself superior and have always lived in this Suspended Palace."

But now... you've finally fallen into my hands.

"You don't like many things I do, such as my toys or my paintings."

But once we arrive at Youlong Mansion, I will personally paint on your body…”

"Insolence!" Princess Linglong was furious, her eyes filled with murderous intent: "Wei Liyang... you are still in Xuantianjing. Even if a demon like you were beheaded, I'm afraid no one would feel sorry for you."

Do you think that all the women who live in this palace are like paper scrolls placed in the palace, torn apart and drawn on at your will?

Princess Linglong, contrary to her usual self, had an extremely cold look in her eyes: "Watch your head."

Wei Liyang turned his head to the side, his smile undiminished: "The majesty of the royal family goes without saying, but Linglong, don't forget that you and I were once married. I am your consort, I am your husband!"

In this Great Yu world, besides the sages, I am your second heaven.

"From both a moral and a logical standpoint, no one will help you take my head..."

As Wei Liyang spoke, a glint flashed in his eyes. He raised his chin and looked around: "Although I am far away in Youlong Prefecture, I know what has happened in Xuantian Capital."

Chen Zhian painted for you and visited Yufu Palace several times. You spent time alone with him, and you even disguised yourself as a man to leave the palace just to see the lanterns in Xuantianjing.

Chen Zhian... is indeed a figure of some importance, but he can't take my head, nor can he stop you from going to the Youlong Mansion.

He revealed a set of snow-white teeth, and his tongue was bright red inside his jaw: "Because I'm not the only one who wants you to go to the Dragon Palace."

Princess Linglong took a deep breath, her mind seemingly calming down. She waved her hand again, as if shooing away a fly, and said, "Get lost."

Wei Liyang said no more and turned to leave the palace.

Princess Linglong stood up and ordered someone to open the main gate of the east hall.

The pool in the Jade Hibiscus Palace was frozen, resembling a giant bronze mirror that reflected many flowers and plants.

The willow branches swayed in the cold wind, like a helpless and emaciated beauty.

"Princess," Yu Xunu said softly, "Should we go and invite..."

Princess Linglong turned to look at her. Yu Xunu stopped mentioning that mysterious name, but couldn't help saying, "I heard that General Chen... General Chen used swift and decisive methods to capture forty prominent figures from noble families in Xuantianjing."

Among them were figures such as He Guan, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and the Right Craftsman of the Crafts Bureau.

Princess, General Chen is already extraordinary, if it were him…

Princess Linglong interrupted Yu Xunu again, shaking her head and saying, "I've thought about it for a long time, and this is ultimately my own business."

Just as Wei Liyang said, he and I are indeed husband and wife.

Chen Zhi'an has just assumed the position of Seal Bearer, so what grounds does he have to assist me...? Moreover, those three thousand Dragon Suppression Army soldiers are already stationed in the northern suburbs; two or three Jade Palace cultivators are probably no match for this army suppressing the evil dragon.”

At this point, Princess Linglong showed no self-pity on her face; instead, her eyes grew even more determined.

"It is said that when Wei Liyang was born, a Taoist priest from Wuliu Mountain happened to pass by and performed divination for him."

They say he is impartial, neither righteous nor wicked, and that he possesses unparalleled talent, surpassing all others...

But many years have passed, and he is still only at the Jade Palace level. Even though he is named Riding the Whale Stele and is one of the strongest in the Great Yu Dynasty, he still cannot live up to the title of "Suppressing the World".

The Taoist priest on Wuliu Mountain misjudged Wei Liyang's fate; he became a complete and utter demon.

She murmured to herself, "He thought that I had lived in the deep palace for a long time, was ignorant of the ways of the world, and had no talent for cultivation, so he could bare his fangs and grin at me."

But I'm not afraid at all...

I could kill him without anyone else's help.

Yu Xunu lowered her head, not daring to speak, pretending that she had not heard Princess Linglong's words.

But her heart was filled with curiosity...

Why is their master so adamant?
Princess Linglong seemed to see through Yu Xunu's thoughts, and a smile that could launch a thousand ships appeared on her face. She smiled and said, "Mother's whereabouts are still unknown... and we don't know when she will come."

I've been waiting so long, I want to tell you a secret.

The Taoist priest on Wuliu Mountain once told my fortune.

She pointed out a mountain to me.

"If there is no way out, go up the mountain."

“I never encountered a dead end in the Suspended Heaven Palace. I thought that if my mother came back, even if we fled, we should not encounter a dead end.”

But now... there's a Dragon Palace there, I absolutely will not go there!

"The Dragon Palace is my doom."

Princess Linglong seemed to be talking to Yu Xunu, but she also seemed to be talking to herself.

She thought of that mountain, but Chen Zhian's image kept appearing in her mind.

I hope I can find a way out of this desperate situation.

-

Chen Zhian sat cross-legged in front of the pond in the house.

The weather was getting colder, and a layer of ice had formed on the surface of the pond, but unusually, the water in the pond was not frozen.

Beneath that layer of ice, eight goldfish and one carp were swimming happily.

"The fish that Lord Chen raises are strange. There's nothing mysterious about them, and they can't be called any exotic species, yet they're not afraid of the severe cold."

The speaker was a middle-aged man.

He was dressed in white, with a jade pendant with the Bagua symbol at his waist, and his long hair was tied back, making him look quite otherworldly.

Chen Zhian looked at the middle-aged man in white and asked, "It is said that the Astronomical Observatory has been closed for three years, and many of its officials have been in seclusion for a long time, rarely contacting the outside world."

Even during the struggle for the Dao Fruit in Xuantian Capital, when Xie Maoxing, the head of the Xie family, personally came, I had never heard of Lord Xie Zuoliang. I never imagined... that he would personally visit me today.

Xie Zuoliang had a refined appearance and a dignified demeanor, yet his eyes were quite calm.

Even though Chen Zhian arrested more than a dozen members of the Xie family, there was hardly any anger in his eyes.

"The world is in chaos, and the stars are in disarray. The Astronomical Observatory has to start operating again, and I can no longer cultivate in peace. I can only observe the heavens all day long."

However, the rules of the Astronomical Bureau remain rigid. For example, I can only chat with Mr. Chen for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea; otherwise, if I return late, I will inevitably be punished by the officials in charge of the Astronomy.

Chen Zhian looked Xie Zuoliang up and down without any politeness, and even took out the mirror he had obtained from Dui Chi Xuanzi and shone it on Xie Zuoliang.

However, Xie Zuoliang showed no trace of demonic or ghostly aura. The supernatural powers and divine forms he cultivated were all righteous and upright.

Chen Zhian was somewhat surprised and asked, "Lord Xie, are you aware of the crimes your Xie family has committed?"

Xie Zuoliang nodded, his expression unchanged, and said gently, "Just like the ever-changing celestial phenomena, every change can be called the Dao, the Great Dao."

Since the Blood Sacrifice Daoist Truth exists, there must be a reason for its existence.

Lord Chen... even you admit that the Blood Sacrifice Path is truly the simplest, most effective, and fastest method of cultivation.

Apart from the Blood Sacrifice Dao True, there is no other Great Dao that could allow the Great Qian Kingdom to accumulate such terrifying power in such a short period of time.

So...excuse my bluntness, Lord Chen, the affairs of this world can be summed up in four words: the survival of the fittest.

I don't think blood sacrifice is some serious sin.

Chen Zhian smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "The place where I grew up is not poor, but my neighbors are all ordinary people, which is what you call the weak."

All I know is that they also have thoughts, feelings, and emotions... These are no different from those of powerful or noble people.

However, I don't actually like debating scriptures or reasoning.

Lord Xie said that sacrificing oneself to the Daoist priest, or forcibly seizing others' property, land, or even lives, is not a crime.

Then I must tell Lord Xie… this matter is not up to Lord Xie to decide.”

Chen Zhian tapped the table lightly, and a seal suddenly appeared in mid-air, hovering there.

"If you hold power, you should naturally use it."

Lord Xie came in person, surely not to persuade me with just a few words.

Then I will tell Lord Xie... I do not like blood sacrifice to Daozhen, nor do I like the Xie family.

Based on just these two dislikes, seventeen members of the Xie family are now imprisoned in the Inspectorate... Ultimately, whether what they did was right or wrong is for me to decide.

It just so happens that... I like the laws and principles of the world and respect life and death.

They felt superior and could take other people's lives at will.

Since I am superior to them, I can naturally take their lives as well.

What does Lord Xie think?

Xie Zuoliang pondered for a while, then nodded silently.

His gaze met Chen Zhian's again, and he said, "General Chen... I have not yet reached the pinnacle of creation, but a mere puppet is probably no match for me."

Chen Zhian remained unfazed, shaking his head and saying, "Your Xie family head has tried to kill me several times, but all to no avail. As for you, Lord Xie... you are even less capable of killing me..."

Xie Zuoliang was not angry. He smiled and said, "This is where things started. I am the strongest person in the Xie family in Xuantianjing."

The Xie family has now encountered a misfortune; if I were to stand idly by and do nothing, it would be inappropriate.

Chen Zhian raised an eyebrow, momentarily confused.

Xie Zuoliang suddenly became serious and said, "I am not interested in many things in this world... but I want to exchange something with Lord Chen. For this one thing, I am willing to pay a price."

Chen Zhian's eyes flickered, and he suddenly asked, "I want the life of a powerful expert from the Heavenly Palace. Lord Xie, can you afford it?"

(End of this chapter)