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Chapter 308 It's still better to change dynasties
soon.

Li Ye then saw the "gift" from Emperor Yunxi.

He looked at the prince's serene head inside the box and sighed softly.

"This Emperor Yunxi is truly ruthless."

"However, I'm afraid only someone like this can sit on the throne, after all, the Yunxi Realm is far from being as peaceful as the Daofan Realm."

As he spoke, he closed the box, and a wisp of calamity fire ignited between his fingers, burning the box and the head together into ashes. With a casual wave of his hand, he scattered the ashes into the Eastern Yang Sea.

"What do you think they'll do next, senior brother?"

—A boy who looked about eight or nine years old and was so cute that he could be described as an ice sculpture rolled his eyes as he struggled to climb onto the stone bench.

He said in a childish voice, "I'm still just a child. If you ask me, I wouldn't know!"

"..."

"But why do you insist on starting to grow up from childhood?"

Li Ye couldn't understand it. Even if it grew from the ground, it wouldn't be difficult for a powerful person like his senior brother, who was still within the Heart Soil, to transform back into his original form.

Why must one become a child?

“Of course, it’s because I haven’t experienced childhood,” the eldest brother said quite confidently. “If I want to get rid of the influence of my original self, I have to create my own life.”

Coincidentally, in order to quickly increase his own strength, the original body had almost no childhood experience, and spent his days meditating, cultivating, and learning various spells and supernatural powers.

Now that I have the rare opportunity to experience this, I naturally want to enjoy it to the fullest.

As the eldest brother spoke, he picked up a peach that was bigger than his face and slowly began to eat it, but he didn't just eat.

He told Li Ye, "I expect someone will come looking for you soon. I was bored just now and looked through the records of the Yunxi Dynasty. This emperor, as well as the previous one and the one before that, were not the legitimate sons or were simply illegitimate children."

Do you think that among the guards or maids who accompanied the princes and princesses, there might be any offspring on whom Emperor Yunxi has placed high hopes?

what?
Li Ye couldn't understand: "I can understand being born out of wedlock, since I'm still the emperor's bloodline. But an illegitimate child isn't even his bloodline."

"Perhaps they all come from the same bloodline." The senior brother placed a piece of paper in front of Li Ye and tapped it with his short finger.

That's on...

Information about a Golden Core cultivator who was originally sent to guard the Cloud Dawn Realm.

This Golden Core cultivator received the blessing of Compassionate Embrace, which almost grants him immortality, and because of Compassionate Embrace's power, procreation is not difficult for him.

It seems that he had blood ties with emperors from the Five Dynasties period.

It's even possible that he was secretly influencing the change of the throne.

—He appears to be an illegitimate child, but in reality, he is his bloodline and ascends the throne in a different way.

"...So how did you figure that out?" Li Ye rubbed his temples. He had also carefully read these documents. With the divine sense and keen perception of a Golden Core cultivator, it was impossible for him not to notice some hidden things.

Moreover, there are annual reports from this master named "Yun Zu" here—after all, he is stationed outside, and the Four Seasons Sect must know their situation in detail, otherwise it would be troublesome if something went wrong.

"Perhaps it's just intuition." The eldest brother didn't say it outright, but changed the subject, saying, "Why don't you think about what to do? Should we send him back to the Dao Fan Realm to report for duty, or should we find a way to get rid of him?"

Such covert manipulation of the succession of the dynasty without being explicitly mentioned in official documents can, in a sense, be considered treason.

He had briefly taken on a world planning mission when he was in the late stage of the Golden Core realm, and the situation there seemed to be more serious.

This can be considered a hidden test given to the disciples by the Four Seasons Sect.

After all, to completely control a world, most of the old forces must be eliminated, especially powerful families and clans like those in a dynasty.

Although the Yunxi Dynasty appears to be a highly centralized power within the Yunxi Realm, in reality, those powerful families have long since firmly controlled the production of talent and the channels for advancement.

They are like the roots hidden beneath a large tree, while the emperor is merely the flower they nourish and sustain.

Li Ye narrowed his eyes.

The simplest solution would be to send that guy back to the Four Seasons Sect to report on his duties. No matter how reckless he is, he certainly wouldn't dare to refuse the Four Seasons Sect's decree.

Sneaking around doing things and openly defying the sect's orders are two different things. If it's the latter, then the Star-Refining Divine Sword, which oversees the world, should probably be used.

The problem is that if Li Ye does this, he won't feel a sense of accomplishment, since the sect entrusted this matter to him.

Therefore, he said without hesitation, "Since this matter has been entrusted to me, it is natural that I should handle it."

But I wonder if the Yunxi Dynasty is really seriously maintaining a peaceful rule? And what are the people under its rule like?

If it's to belong to me, then I might as well just change the dynasty.

Li Ye took out the guest list provided by the Four Seasons Sect and carefully compared it with the documents. After examining it closely, he finally focused his attention on a cultivator surnamed He.

—This is the "Minister of Agriculture" who came here with several princes and princesses.

No one understands ordinary people better than the Minister of Agriculture.

I just wonder if this Minister of Agriculture will honestly tell me these things?
……

He An was resting in the smallest room on the imperial carriage.

He knew what was happening outside.

They knew that the princes and princesses had not only angered the True Man of the Four Seasons Sect, but had also shaken the Emperor.

He felt like laughing.

Looking in the mirror, he straightened his rather simple court robes and adjusted his headdress.

He was no longer young in the mirror. Due to long-term exposure to wind and sun, he was even somewhat tanned, and his wrinkles were quite obvious.

Among the court officials, who were all handsome and refined, he was quite out of place, and because of this, he was never able to take up the position of Grand Minister of Agriculture.

But he was quite skilled in farming.

So much so that he had to accompany them on this trip to the Four Seasons Sect.

The results of it?
Because of these stupid, pig-like princes and princesses, they are about to be kicked out of the house.

It's obvious that if they were sent back in such a disgraceful manner, even though the main reason was the stupid things the princes and princesses did, they would also suffer.

Most importantly, he still has many questions he wants answered.

As a result, this group of fools ruined the opportunity. How could he reply to the eagerly awaiting elders and folks, and how could he answer his colleagues in the Ministry of Agriculture who were worried about food?

Looking at himself in the mirror, he sneered and said:

"Ah."

"Is this the kind of character His Majesty's favored son is?"

"What makes them think that just because they are Golden Core cultivators, they can communicate with the Golden Core cultivators of the Four Seasons Sect on equal terms?" Si Nong bit his lip, until it even bled.

Just then, a flash of pinkish light appeared on the side.

A beautiful woman suddenly appeared.

She said directly, "Fellow Daoist He, I am Qingqiu Fox under the command of True Person Lingye. True Person has invited me to an event—but before I go, I would like to ask you if you can honestly answer all of True Person's questions."

If you cannot give an accurate answer.

Then let's not waste real people's time.

Upon hearing this, He An's eyes lit up instantly. He suppressed his excitement but couldn't hide his joy: "Of course! I'll answer whatever Master Lingye asks me!"

"We would never dare to conceal anything!"

The woman nodded in satisfaction and waved her hand, scattering a flower petal.

A road then took shape in the void, and she walked ahead, inviting, "Then come with me."

He An quickly followed behind.

Once on this path, everything around is clearly visible, yet it feels like being in another dimension, allowing one to freely pass through the dragon carriage, an array personally blessed by the emperor.

He could see the princes and princesses anxiously preparing to go and see Li Ye with their servants, and he could also see the Second Prince, who had arrived earlier, standing straight in front of the hall.

But the palace doors were tightly shut, clearly indicating that the owner of this place did not want to see them.

For some reason, he felt inexplicably comfortable. These princes, who used to be high and mighty and arrogant, also had such moments.
even.

The surrounding sea was warm as spring, but now snowflakes were falling. The biting wind and huge snowflakes fell like goose feathers, and in just a few steps, the figure of the Second Prince was already submerged.

The fox from Qingqiu smiled and spoke:
"If you want to ask someone for something, you have to show some sincerity. This snow contains the power of the Winter Solstice of my Four Seasons Sect. Even a Golden Core cultivator would be frozen."

—This snow wasn't brought down by Li Ye, but rather summoned by the Moon Goddess Wang Shu, who has been watching over this place. It's limited to this island, or rather, to the princes and princesses around them.

Even if they hide under the protection of formations or magical artifacts, they will still freeze.

After all, it's a pleasure to have friends coming from afar.

Upon hearing this, He An would have burst out laughing if he hadn't been mindful that these were princes and princesses. He almost couldn't help but laugh when he passed by the Second Prince and saw his ears, which were red from the cold.

Fortunately, after passing them, he entered the magnificent palace, and he quickly suppressed all inappropriate emotions.

Look ahead.

Li Ye's avatar looked at him at the same time.

That otherworldly grace almost took his breath away. Although this True Man Lingye didn't show any pressure, just one glance from him made him feel like everything about him had been seen through.

He bowed and greeted the emperor with an attitude even more respectful than that towards him:
"I've seen a real person!"

"Hmm." Li Ye's attitude towards him was much better than his attitude towards the prince, even as gentle as a spring breeze. He casually summoned a chair for He An to sit down.

Then he asked directly, "How do you think the people of the Yunxi Dynasty are doing? Are they living in peace or poverty?"

The question that came right off the bat almost made He An's heart stop beating, but he dared not hide anything.

After considering it for a while, he cautiously spoke:

"I won't starve to death."

"I can't afford to be rich."

After saying these words, He An sat up straight, like a prisoner about to be judged, awaiting Li Ye's verdict.

That's quite a bold statement.

This was the only overstepping of his bounds he ever made in his life.

—To be honest, this evaluation is quite good within the imperial system, and it could even be considered a very high evaluation for the emperor. But the problem is that it is all based on the premise of not having the power of cultivating immortality.

Within the Four Seasons Sect, the most stringent assessment for governing various families and markets is the lives of ordinary people. This is like a foundation; if the foundation is only functional, then the houses on it are merely for show.

Even setting aside the Four Seasons Sect, the situation is basically the same in the spheres of influence of other sects. With the support of the great power of cultivation, it is very easy for ordinary people to live and work in peace.

If you can't even do this, what can you do?
Li Ye was indeed thinking carefully at this moment.

He always felt that the Yunxi Dynasty was in an abnormal phase, just like what a great Confucian scholar had once said at the Kulu Academy.

Therefore, there is no poverty.

“That’s interesting. I once heard a great scholar from the academy say that when you can’t see suffering around you, you can’t allow suffering to exist.”

Do you know what I mean?

At first glance, this statement seems quite normal, even somewhat like something an emperor would say—to alleviate suffering, which is the task of the emperor or his officials.

But think about it carefully.

He An suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

This statement means more than just eliminating suffering; it means not allowing suffering to occur. And if suffering cannot be allowed to occur, then he has seen far too many methods.

What's even more terrifying is that he actually thinks the current emperor really does think that way, even though for a period of time after his ascension to the throne, the emperor can be said to have been diligent in his duties every day.

But nowadays, they no longer concern themselves with affairs, and have basically left everything to the prime minister and officials of various departments. Even the orders they receive are basically to "maintain the status quo."

He had initially thought it was fine, but upon closer reflection, with the increasing population of the dynasty, maintaining the status quo would be a huge problem.

Thinking of this, he rose from his chair, suddenly bowed to Li Ye, and asked in a rather sincere tone:

"I beg a true master to enlighten me."

"How should this matter be resolved?"

Li Ye smiled slightly: "It's very simple. I need the people behind you to help me. Wouldn't that solve the problem of changing dynasties? If one emperor can't do a good job, then ten or eight will do. There will always be someone who can get things done."

"You know that we cultivators always have to go to the mortal world to refine our hearts, which in a sense is to resolve the impact of this matter on ourselves."

Just like those princes and princesses outside.

When they experience the pain themselves, they'll know they've done something wrong.

It's a pity I'm not their father or mother. If they can't do it, someone else can. We can just replace them.

However, my only request is that you do not disrupt the peace of the Yunxi Realm. I hope that when you're fighting until your brains are spilling out, you won't affect ordinary people.

As she spoke, the wind and snow outside seemed to intensify, and the princes and princesses standing in the snow began to shiver, as if some bone-chilling cold had seeped into their bodies.

(End of this chapter)