Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 246: Brilliant Beauty, Born from Fire, Immortal Butterfly Dance

Watching He Jinquan and Duan Ta leave the lobby, Yu Zhentang looked serious and turned to look at Zhang Yuan.

"This journey to Northern Yan is quite dangerous. You can transfer all the offerings from the Black Ice Platform."

"I have also discussed with the county governor that several top experts in the county government should go to the border and be available at any time to provide support."

Having said that, he looked at Onew and the other Black Cavalry Captains.

"Everyone, to avoid alerting the enemy, the Black Cavalry cannot advance into Northern Yan territory in advance. Instead, all members must wait at the border and be ready to enter Northern Yan at any time."

"Remember, no matter what the cost, the Black Tiger Commander must not be harmed."

In the hall, all the Black Cavalry officers stood tall, clasped their fists, and shouted, "Yes."

Zhang Yuan didn't say anything, just clasped his fists and bowed.

We are brothers in life and death, no need to say more.

……

After leaving the Black Ice Platform, Zhang Yuan went back to studying martial arts.

The students in training have left and entered the martial arts school. The square is no longer as lively as it was during the training exercises.

Arriving at Ji Yuntang's courtyard, Zhou Ru, who had been sitting in front of the courtyard in a daze, stood up with a look of joy on his face.

"Brother, I, I thought you were gone!"

Zhang Yuan reached out and patted Zhou Ru on the shoulder, then looked at Ji Yuntang who walked out of the courtyard.

Ji Yuntang was also about to leave Zhengyang County and head towards the eastern border. By this time, the study in the courtyard had been almost tidied up.

"I told you, these things are all for you."

"Although they are not worth much, they are all calligraphy and paintings that I have collected. They may be of some use to you in your cultivation."

Ji Yuntang took Zhang Yuan to the study and helped him introduce those classic books, calligraphy and paintings.

This is a treasured collection of a martial arts scholar, Confucian and Taoist master, and each piece is of extraordinary value.

Of course, for people at their level, many things are no longer measured by money.

As far as Zhang Yuan could see, many of the books were unique copies.

Many calligraphy and paintings cannot be seen outside.

"This painting of the Immortal Butterfly was painted by Wang Mengxi back then," Ji Yuntang carefully unfolded a scroll and spoke in a low voice.

A fiery red butterfly emerged from the scroll.

"Strange beast?" Zhang Yuan's eyes flashed.

Exotic beasts are different from ordinary wild beasts and those demonic beasts that have achieved enlightenment through cultivation. They are rare treasures from ancient times and belong to the same category as ancient mythical beasts and ferocious beasts.

These exotic and divine beasts all have their own unique bloodline powers.

"Wang Mengxi traveled to the Outlands and encountered an immortal butterfly demon that could transform into a human form." Looking at the enchanting butterfly with spread wings on the scroll, Ji Yuntang said softly, "He was obsessed with seeing the immortal butterfly dance, so he followed the immortal butterfly demon all the way."

A talented Confucian and Taoist master, his writings represent mountains and rivers. Even the immortal butterfly was moved by his talent and danced for him.

"Brilliant youth, born from the fire, that dance..."

Ji Yuntang sighed softly.

That dance was recorded by Wang Mengxi and it became this painting of a dancing butterfly.

He remembered Diewu, but the butterfly demon was reborn as a butterfly and no longer remembered him, Wang Mengxi.

"Before Wang Mengxi died, he suddenly found me and handed me this scroll, saying that he had realized his mistake and regretted it."

"He said that if anyone could see the Immortal Butterfly again, they should never watch Butterfly Dance."

Zhang Yuan stared at the scroll in front of him, with a faint sense of the great Dao surging in his body.

He could feel the meaning of life and death in this painting.

This is the gathering of all the power of the butterfly demon, and it is the power that can truly transform life and death.

Back then, the butterfly demon did not transform into a butterfly and did not remember Wang Mengxi. Instead, it gave the power of life and death to Wang Mengxi and truly died.

If Wang Mengxi had carried this scroll with him when he died, he would have been able to revive himself with the power of life and death and live another life.

But Wang Mengxi also realized it.

So he gave the scroll to Ji Yuntang.

He was unwilling to use this life and death power.

"If I carry this scroll with me..."

Before Zhang Yuan could finish his words, Ji Yuntang smiled and waved his hand.

"Why worry about matters of life and death?"

"If you hear the Tao in the morning, you will die in the evening."

——————————————————Zhao’s Villa.

In the back hall, Crown Prince Ying Liang and Prince Zhao's second son Ying Chong both looked excited.

At the top, King Zhao held a long sword with a golden-red color in his hand, and his eyes flashed with brilliance.

"With this sword, His Majesty will definitely remember my Prince Zhao's Mansion..." Ying Chong clenched his fists and spoke in a low voice.

King Zhao slowly sheathed his sword, and the strange aura on the sword gradually dissipated.

He handed the sword to Ying Liang and said, "Keep this sword. When the time is right, send it to the Imperial City."

Ying Liang nodded, hesitated, and whispered: "Father, regarding Fourth Sister's matter, I think——"

Before he finished speaking, King Zhao shook his head, his face darkening slightly: "You don't need to worry about the fourth girl's affairs."

Ying Chong on the side opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

The two brothers walked out of the back hall and looked at each other.

"Brother, the relationship between Black Tiger Zhang Qingyang and Fourth Sister is too close. If they can really succeed, it will be a good thing." Ying Chong said in a low voice.

Ying Liang hesitated and shook his head.

"Given Black Tiger's status, he may not be willing to marry into a royal family like ours. Father may not be willing either..."

Black Tiger has a complex identity, superb cultivation, and unlimited potential. Marrying into a royal family will not only not be of much help, but may even be a hindrance.

As for Prince Zhao's Mansion, it would be fine if Black Tiger only became famous for his martial arts in the future, but if Black Tiger became famous for his military exploits, it would not be a good thing for Prince Zhao's Mansion.

As the crown prince, Ying Liang knew his father's concerns.

At this time, in the back hall, Prince Zhao and Princess Fengming sat opposite each other.

"Brother, you must be aware of what's going on in the county city. The fourth girl and that Black Tiger have a close relationship, so there must be someone in the palace reporting it." Princess Fengming looked at Prince Zhao and said softly, "From what I can see, they are indeed a perfect match."

King Zhao nodded, his eyes full of depth as he looked outside the hall.

"If my lineage of King Zhao was limited to Zhengyang County, Black Tiger would indeed be a good match."

He pressed his palm on the table and said calmly, "But my lineage as King Zhao wants to enter the imperial city."

Enter the imperial city?
Princess Fengming looked up at King Zhao.

"With this dragon horn sword, and..." King Zhao paused, "I am confident that I can let Ying Liang enter the imperial city."

Add what?
Princess Fengming knows this, and if she lets the fourth girl be adopted by Concubine Qi, then that's it, right?

Is this also the reason why King Zhao pretended not to see the relationship between the fourth girl and Hei Hu?

"I understand." Princess Fengming stood up. "If the Zhenxi Army had surrendered to the Qin Dynasty, Prince Zhao's Palace wouldn't be in such a difficult situation."

King Zhao was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "You don't need to blame yourself. These things are always up to man to propose and God to dispose."

Princess Fengming nodded, said nothing more, and walked out.

King Zhao looked at her back in silence.

……

When Zhang Yuan left Ji Yuntang's courtyard, he took away many books and picture albums.

He and Zhou Ru agreed that if they had any martial arts difficulties, they could go to Luyang Prefecture to find him.

Returning to the streets and courtyards outside Tang, Hong Yang and Hu Tang were not there, and the courtyards were much quieter.

When they arrived at the backyard, Zhao Yu was standing there.

Zhang Yuan walked into the side room, and Zhao Yu followed him in carrying a big bag.

"My aunt said that since I accepted your gift, I should return the favor."

She took out a large bag of brocade boxes and sachets and placed them on the table.

Jewelry and jade were scattered all over the floor.

"These are all my treasures collected over the years. Take a look and see if there is anything you want."

"This sunny jade pendant was left to me by my grandfather."

"And this one, this purple gold Pixiu was given to me by my third sister."

"this……"

Seeing Zhang Yuan remained silent, Zhao Yu lowered his voice and whispered, "If, if you don't like these things, if you need anything, I have it, just let me know."

Zhang Yuan turned around and looked at her.

Zhao Yu was a little at a loss.

After a moment's silence, Zhang Yuan said, "Take off your clothes."

Zhao Yu stood there in a daze.

(End of this chapter)