Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

After the court meeting concluded, the officials bowed and the court adjourned.

After everyone left, Zhu Ying specifically asked Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao to stay behind.

“Grandfather, Father, come with me, I have something to show you.”

Zhu Ying spoke calmly to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

Upon seeing this, the latter naturally followed Zhu Ying and left Fengtian Hall. After going through some twists and turns, they arrived at an unused palace.

Outside the palace, there were many royal guards protecting it.

Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly asked Zhu Ying, "Xiong Ying, what is inside this palace?"

"Why are there royal guards still standing watch outside the palace?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked on with great curiosity.

However, Zhu Ying did not tell Zhu Yuanzhang directly, but kept him in suspense.

"Old man, you'll find out soon enough."

After saying that, Zhu Ying pushed open the palace gate, and then a longevity fruit tree that was flashing red light came into view.

just.

The longevity fruit tree has grown taller and stronger.

Most importantly, the number of fruits on the Longevity Fruit Tree has reached several thousand!

Moreover, each fruit shimmered with light, which looked quite stunning and incredible.

When Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao saw this scene, they were naturally deeply shocked!

Some were even speechless.

"U.A.... how come this Longevity Fruit Tree has produced so many fruits?"

"There must be at least a thousand of them!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he couldn't help but swallow.

His face was filled with an expression of disbelief.

Zhu Biao, who was standing nearby, exclaimed, "Xiong Ying, how come this Longevity Fruit Tree has so many fruits?"

Compared to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, Zhu Ying was much calmer.

He explained slowly, "After all, during this period, the Ming Dynasty launched many battles against foreign powers. Whether in the Southeast or the South Seas, the Ming army was unstoppable. Naturally, the Longevity Fruit Tree absorbed more blood essence."

"Nourished by so much blood and energy, the Longevity Fruit Tree has already produced more than a thousand fruits."

"Moreover, the efficacy of the fruit is greatly enhanced, and the lifespan of a single fruit can be extended by as much as seventy years."

no doubt.

After Zhu Ying finished explaining the quantity and effects of the longevity fruits, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were filled with surprise.

"A thousand fruits, and each one can extend one's lifespan by seventy years! Xiong Ying, these Longevity Fruits are absolutely the most precious treasure of our Great Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Biao quickly nodded and said, "Yes, if other countries knew that our Great Ming Dynasty possessed such a treasure, they would surely flock to it."

"Xiongying, this Longevity Fruit Tree must be carefully preserved and must never fall into the hands of others."

Zhu Ying calmly said, "Father, don't worry. There are royal guards watching over this palace at all times."

"Furthermore, this is the imperial palace of our Great Ming Dynasty. No one in the world dares to sneak into this place."

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were much relieved after hearing Zhu Ying say this.

Then Zhu Ying continued, "In the past six months, the Ming Dynasty has developed rapidly, and the officials of the Six Ministries have all performed their duties diligently. In addition, in the military field, we have also pacified Japan and the southeast."

"When the year-end court meeting is held, it will naturally be time to bestow titles and rewards upon the civil and military officials."

"I'm sure all the civil and military officials are eager to obtain this Longevity Fruit."

Zhu Ying was generous to his civil and military officials, which was a major reason why they were so loyal to him.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly and said, "That's natural. If we were to bestow these longevity fruits upon the officials, I believe they would be overjoyed."

"Moreover, the current Longevity Fruit can extend one's lifespan by seventy years!"

"A full seventy years! It's rare for an ordinary person to live to seventy."

Zhu Biao also remarked with emotion: "Indeed, although the lives of the people of our Great Ming have improved, not everyone can live to be seventy years old."

"As the saying goes, seventy is the age of rarity. It is called rarity precisely because few people live to this age."

"Now, a single Longevity Fruit can extend one's life by seventy years. Such an effect is simply unbelievable. If the officials knew this, they would surely be extremely excited."

Both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were naturally thrilled when they heard that the Longevity Fruit could extend one's lifespan by seventy years.

Just then.

Zhu Ying seemed to have thought of something again.

Of the rewards he received previously, Zhu Ying still had two spirit-gathering arrays that he hadn't set up.

After all, Zhu Ying had been extremely busy during this period.

After conquering the Japanese islands, they immediately launched an attack on the southeastern countries.

This also meant that Zhu Ying's time in the capital was quite limited.

Now that Zhu Ying has successfully returned to the capital, he will surely make proper arrangements for these two spirit-gathering arrays.

Zhu Ying then said to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Ying, "Old man, father, please wait for me a moment."

“Now that my Great Ming Dynasty has moved its capital from Yingtian Prefecture to this Imperial City, I happen to have two spirit-gathering arrays.”

"If an array is set up within the imperial palace in this capital, it will generate a large amount of spiritual energy."

"At that time, the old man and father's cultivation will also be able to speed up."

As soon as Zhu Ying finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said, "Excellent, excellent!"

"Since we have such a magical artifact, we should set up the formation immediately."

Upon hearing that spiritual energy had been generated, Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally overjoyed.

Zhu Ying then began to set up the formation.

Zhu Ying then took out a spirit-gathering array, followed by a thousand low-grade spirit stones, which served as the core of the array.

Then, the spirit-gathering array slowly emitted a white light, which almost enveloped half of the palace.

This includes the harem, Dongguang Palace, and the Crown Prince's Palace, among others.

Once the spirit-gathering array was formed, a large amount of spiritual energy slowly appeared in the area covered by the array as the spirit stones evaporated!
This invisible spiritual energy of heaven and earth is not produced by this world, but is the spiritual energy within the spirit stone.

Of course.

These invisible spiritual energies are imperceptible to ordinary people.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao have now reached the Innate Realm of Martial Arts.

Furthermore, both of them have been forcibly bound to the fate of the Ming Dynasty, which means they have already reached the peak of the Innate Realm!

Therefore, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were able to sense the presence of spiritual energy to varying degrees.

"U.A., I feel like my body has suddenly become lighter, and my breathing is much smoother."

"Moreover... a sudden warmth arose within my body."

After the Spirit Gathering Array was set up, Zhu Yuanzhang was the first to feel the changes in his body and the surroundings.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Ying explained to Zhu Yuanzhang, "Old man, this is the change brought about by spiritual energy."

"From now on, when you cultivate in the palace, the surrounding spiritual energy will enhance your cultivation speed."

"The more spiritual energy there is, the faster one can cultivate." "Moreover, those who live in this spiritual energy will also experience reduced aging and maintain their youthful appearance."

"Furthermore, if the spiritual energy is abundant, it may nurture spiritual herbs and medicinal plants."

After Zhu Ying explained the effects of this spiritual energy to Zhu Yuanzhang, the latter was quite moved.

"No wonder, we really didn't expect that spiritual energy would have such a great effect."

"With this spiritual energy, it seems we're one step closer to breaking through to the Innate Realm."

Zhu Ying nodded and said, "That's natural. Besides the fact that spiritual energy has a certain effect on cultivation, the Ming Dynasty is now very powerful and has successively destroyed the Japanese islands and the Southeast Asian countries. If nothing unexpected happens, you and your father are only one step away from breaking through to the Innate Realm."

Upon hearing what Zhu Ying said, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were naturally overjoyed and excited.

At this moment, Zhu Biao suddenly said, "Xiong Ying, the territory and population of the Ming Dynasty have now reached the highest level in history."

"Now that the people's lives are no longer a worry, shouldn't we also allow them to embark on the path of cultivation?"

As a benevolent ruler, Zhu Biao was always thinking of the people of the Ming Dynasty.

In his view, if the people of the Ming Dynasty could also cultivate, then the Ming Dynasty would surely undergo earth-shattering changes, and might even change the entire world order.

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Ying slowly said, "Of course, but now is not the best time. At this stage, we should focus on expansion."

"This matter cannot be rushed; we must proceed slowly."

Zhu Ying had previously considered having the entire Ming Dynasty engage in cultivation, but in his view, the Ming Dynasty was not yet ready for nationwide cultivation. The most urgent task was still expansion.

When Zhu Biao heard what Zhu Ying said, he naturally expressed his agreement.

"Indeed, we cannot rush this matter. Everything must develop in a reasonable manner. Only when all conditions are met can we open up cultivation to the whole country."

In the following period, Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Ying discussed the current national situation and the Nanyang War.

“Feng Sheng is still in Southeast Asia, but judging from the timeline, the war in Southeast Asia should be over soon,” Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Ying.

The latter nodded slightly and said, "That's true. Nowadays, most of the major powers in Southeast Asia have been wiped out by the navy, with only a few countries still putting up a stubborn resistance."

"With the current naval strength, conquering the South Seas is only a matter of time." Zhu Ying was quite confident in the Ming Navy.

After all, the naval treasure ships are equipped with cannons and naval soldiers are also equipped with flintlock muskets, making them extremely lethal.

Meanwhile, the countries of Southeast Asia were still using cold weapons, and in terms of sheer strength, they were no match for the Ming Dynasty's navy.

"Nowadays, the people are living in peace and contentment. According to the Ministry of Revenue, this year's tax revenue will double again," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a joyful expression.

"In the future, commercial exchanges can be carried out between Japan and Southeast Asia, and goods can be exchanged. I believe that tax revenue will definitely increase in the future."

……

After Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao finished their discussion, Zhu Ying returned to the Crown Prince's Palace.

Not long after Zhu Ying returned to the Crown Prince's Palace, he heard another system notification.

Zhu Ying understood that the system was giving him a reward.

"Host detected to have destroyed Annam. Reward: one Tier 3 treasure chest!"

"Host, you have destroyed the Kingdom of Champa. Reward: One Tier 3 Treasure Chest!"

"Host, if you destroy the Zhenla Kingdom, you will be rewarded with a Tier 3 treasure chest!"

"Host, destroy the Kingdom of Siam, reward: one Tier 3 treasure chest!"

After destroying these four major southeastern powers, a total of four Tier 3 treasure chests were obtained.

However, the treasure chest rewards are far from over.

Soon, Zhu Ying heard the system notification sound again.

"Host detected to have killed a member of the royal family of Champa. Reward: two Tier 2 treasure chests and one Tier 3 treasure chest!"

"Host has slain a member of the royal family of Annam. Reward: Two Tier 2 treasure chests and one Tier 3 treasure chest!"

"Host has slain a member of the royal family of Zhenla. Reward: Two Tier 2 treasure chests!"

"Host has slain a member of the royal family of Siam. Reward: Two Tier 2 treasure chests!"

……

As the notification sound stopped, a total of 8 Tier 2 treasure chests were obtained in this battle against Zhu Yingdong! There are also 6 Tier 3 treasure chests!
It was a very fruitful experience!
In the following time, Zhu Ying couldn't wait to open the treasure chests.

"Open all the Tier 2 treasure chests!"

As soon as Zhu Ying finished speaking, the eight second-tier treasure chests began to slowly open.

"Received 500 [Medium-grade Spirit Stones]!"

"Obtained 10 [Vermilion Fruit Trees]!"

"Received 500 [Medium-grade Spirit Stones]!"

"Acquired a mid-grade Earth-rank martial skill, [Mysterious Iron Blade Technique]"

"Acquired the mid-grade Earth-rank martial skill [Stone-Shattering and Jade-Splitting Palm]"

"Obtained 10 [Vermilion Fruit Trees]!"

"Obtained the recipe for a high-grade Xuan-level pill, [Qi-Boosting Pill]"

"Acquired a mid-grade Earth-rank martial skill, [Black Dragon Sword Technique]"

When Zhu Ying saw the rewards from the second-tier treasure chest, his expression didn't change much.

Clearly, these rewards no longer held much appeal for Zhu Ying at that time.

Of course, having these rewards is better than not having them.

Especially spirit stones.

A total of 1000 spirit stones were obtained this time, and Zhu Ying has now set up a spirit-gathering array in the palace.

Maintaining the Spirit Gathering Array naturally requires a large number of spirit stones, and now an additional 1000 spirit stones have been added. Although they are mid-grade spirit stones, they are more than enough.

As for the martial arts techniques such as the Xuan Tie Saber Technique, the Shattering Stone and Jade Palm, and the Black Dragon Sword Technique, they are basically unnecessary for Zhu Ying's current strength. However, if these three martial arts techniques were taught to the Ming soldiers, then without a doubt, the strength of the Ming army would be further enhanced.

after that.

Zhu Ying then opened six more Tier 3 treasure chests.

"Received 1000 high-grade spirit stones".

"I have obtained the Earth-rank superior martial skill, [Dugu Nine Swords]".

"Obtained the Profound Rank High-Grade Cultivation Technique [Wedding Dress Divine Skill]"

"Obtained the mid-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique, [Tai Xuan Scripture]"

"Obtained the Profound-Rank High-Grade Cultivation Technique [Northern Darkness Divine Art]"

"Obtained [Random Normal World Space Portal]"

Zhu Ying was quite satisfied with the treasure chest rewards this time, as they were almost all relatively good cultivation techniques or martial arts skills.

Of course.

Most importantly, Zhu Ying also obtained a spatial portal to the ordinary world, but at that time, he was not in a hurry to open it.

After all, the world of prehistoric times and the world of the Five Barbarian Tribes at the end of the Jin Dynasty have not yet been fully digested.

In addition, the Ming army is currently engaged in battle in the South Seas, and the southeast has just been pacified, so there are still some matters that Zhu Ying needs to handle.

Therefore, Zhu Ying decided to wait a while before starting the process.

...(End of this chapter)