What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 322 One Step Towards the Golden Core Stage!
The cakes Su Mo made didn't look as good as those from later generations, but they tasted exceptionally delicious.

It was made with the finest ingredients, and the Empress and others praised it highly.

The sweet and soft cake was especially suitable for the elderly. Princess Baicheng was also quite satisfied. After eating the cake, she carefully carried the wooden box containing the cake and rode away on her flying tiger.

Watching the majestic black tiger spread its wings and soar into the sky, disappearing in the blink of an eye, Su Mo felt a pang of envy.

Having such a flying tiger monster is so convenient!
Its coolness level is no less than owning a Bugatti Veyron in later generations.

I wish I could get my own monster to ride someday.

The empress didn't stay long before leaving Lonely Peak Mountain.

An Wu stayed behind, but he was elusive and Su Mo had no idea where he had hidden.

Ip Man-shan actually stayed at the Shenma Rock Hut and even drove away the White Snake Demon.

Xiao Bai came to Su Mo with a wronged look on her face, crying about the wicked guest who had taken over her "snake den".

Su Mo was both amused and exasperated.

Ip Man Shan was his savior.

The key issue is that Su Mo can't beat them, and his official rank isn't as high as theirs.

What can you do to Ip Man Shan?

All he could do was offer the White Snake Spirit a few words of comfort, telling her to stay at the villa for the time being, and that Ye Wenshan would leave once the sweet potatoes were harvested.

Anyway, there are plenty of rooms in the villa, so it's fine for multiple snakes to live in. They can even act as guardian beasts to ward off insects and rodents.

Su Mo is a person who fears nothing but rats.

The most abundant food in the mountains is rats!

After the Empress left, Lu Su, Nangong Sheyue, and Gou Nu took the initiative to approach Su Mo again.

The three asked about the circumstances of the assassination attempt and Su Mo's recent situation, such as who he had offended.

At the crime scene, the three intelligence chiefs of Dawu couldn't see anything amiss and couldn't find any clues.

It is clear that the other side had been plotting for a long time and was extremely well prepared.

However, the fact that the crime was so perfectly executed is itself a problem.

There are very few forces in the world that can do this.

The Wang family happens to be one of the forces with such capabilities.

The three questioned Su Mo, and before leaving, looking at the taciturn and unusually serious Gou Nu, they suddenly asked, "The assassin's primary target must be County Chief Su, that's for sure."

"But why did they all launch attacks on Liu Siyun after the failed assassination attempt on Su Xianzi?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo was immediately taken aback.

Yup!

He values ​​Liu Siyun's abilities.

But from the assassin's perspective, if they really wanted to change their target, shouldn't they have attacked Lin Moyin, who seemed more important?
If they are concerned about Lin Moyin's strength, it will be difficult to succeed.

That would be to continue attacking oneself to the death, in order to create an opportunity for the hidden Golden Core sorcerer.

Why did they choose to assassinate Liu Siyun, who seemed insignificant, instead of Xue Yishu, Qin Bier, or others?
The assassins' meticulous preparations and simultaneous attack on Liu Siyun were certainly not without purpose.

Su Mo couldn't help but ponder.

From this perspective, the Wang family is indeed highly suspicious.

He entrusted his own businesses, including the construction of Gufeng Mountain, factories, restaurants, and so on, to Liu Siyun.

Killing Liu Siyun would definitely disrupt my development plans.

Especially industries such as papermaking, cement, and glass!

Su Mo pondered for a long time, but finally shook his head: "I don't know why either."

"Siyun probably hasn't offended anyone; she's probably after my property."

Gou Nu nodded slightly, then handed Su Mo a blood-red falcon.

"These are falcons used specifically for urgent communications, and they are usually fed with lean meat."

"If County Magistrate Su remembers anything, or discovers any suspects, remember to notify us immediately by falcon."

The three then left in a hurry.

The Empress gave them only three days to solve the case, so they naturally dared not delay.

Su Mo watched their retreating figures and then fell into deep thought.

The Wang family is indeed highly suspicious.

We need to find Lin Moyin to investigate the Wang family's situation thoroughly.

Furthermore, the Qinghefang Hundred-Household Office must be established as soon as possible.

Without a directly subordinate force, it's inconvenient to investigate certain matters.

I wonder how well Zhang Xuzu and the others are preparing.

Just as Su Mo was about to ask Lin Moyin to come to the study for a private talk.

Unexpectedly, Lin Moyin took the initiative to come to their door.

She hesitated before saying, "My master has something to discuss with my husband."

Su Mo was taken aback: "Your master wants to see me?"

Lin Moyin nodded gently: "Mm!"

Su Mo frowned slightly, wondering what Xiao Lizhuang wanted to tell him.

However, when the imperial physician diagnosed her earlier, Su Mo seemed to see Xiao Lizhuang looking hesitant to speak.

It's probably related to the Yellow Springs Guide.

Lin Moyin and others distributed New Year's goods to the artisan battalion, and the incense and prayers for the demon-subduing pestle became even stronger.

Even though it was constantly being absorbed by the Yellow Springs, some still accumulated.

Su Mo didn't really take Huang Quan Yin to heart.

However, it would be even better if we could obtain a method from Xiao Lizhuang to completely resolve the hidden dangers of the Yellow Springs.

More importantly, Su Mo had been planning to use some means to keep Xiao Lizhuang on Lonely Peak Mountain!

After this incident, Su Mo would find it difficult to feel at ease without a Golden Core expert overseeing the fiefdom.

Therefore, Su Mo nodded: "Where is Palace Master Xiao now?"

Lin Moyin said softly, "Master has arrived outside the study."

Su Mo said, "Mo'er invites Palace Master Xiao in."

Not long after Lin Moyin left, Xiao Lizhuang entered the study with a serious expression. However, Lin Moyin was nowhere to be seen.

Su Mo poured Xiao Lizhuang a cup of tea, then asked with a smile, "May I ask what business Palace Master Xiao has with me?"

Xiao Lizhuang didn't pick up her teacup either, and silently looked at Su Mo for a long time.

Staring intently at Xiao Lizhuang, who was dressed in a light green gauze robe and had the appearance and appearance of a young girl, Su Mo couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

He was about to cough twice to prepare to speak and ease the awkwardness.

Xiao Lizhuang suddenly spoke.

His words immediately took Su Mo by surprise.

Xiao Lizhuang's tone was unusually serious: "I don't know why you can suppress the Yellow Springs Poison."

"But I advise you, before you obtain the secret method of the Yellow Springs, do not attempt to soak in the Nine Spirits Return to One Soup!"

Su Mo stared at Xiao Lizhuang in astonishment: "What do you mean by that, Palace Master Xiao?"

Xiao Lizhuang explained, "The Nine Spirits Return to One Soup can indeed neutralize the poison of the Yellow Springs."

"But what this method produces is the Yellow Springs Elixir."

Su Mo narrowed her eyes slightly as she looked at Xiao Lizhuang.

It seems that Xiao Lizhuang knows more about Huang Quan Yin's condition than the imperial physicians like Bu Bazhi!
Xiao Lizhuang then added, "Although the Yellow Spring Pill is also an extremely precious high-grade spiritual pill, it is by no means comparable to the Golden Core!"

"If I'm not mistaken, Su Xianzi must have a secret method to continuously provide mana to Huang Quan Yin to absorb, thus suppressing its medicinal properties."

Xiao Lizhuang paused slightly, then took a deep breath and looked at Su Mo meaningfully.

"If one uses the technique to suppress the Yellow Springs' Guidance, and supplements it with the secret method to refine the Yellow Springs' Guidance, it is highly likely that one can condense a Golden Core and step into the Golden Core realm!"

Su Mo was truly taken aback this time.

He suddenly stood up, staring sharply at Xiao Lizhuang!
"what?"

"A Golden Core in one step?"

If one can form a golden elixir.

Under heaven, apart from a very few people, who can save their own life?

Xiao Lizhuang nodded and slowly said, "I possess a secret technique for refining the Yellow Spring Guide and condensing the Golden Core!"

"This method can also be taught to you."

"but……"

Su Mo instinctively asked, "How much?"

Xiao Lizhuang's pretty face darkened slightly, and she snorted heavily, "I don't want money!"

Su Mo was immediately surprised: "Could it be that Palace Master Xiao intends to give it to me for free?" Xiao Lizhuang's pretty face darkened even more!

She took a deep breath, trying her best not to get angry, lest she ruin everything!

"I just heard Mo'er mention that Su Xianzi possesses a supreme secret technique that even Golden Core cultivators can comprehend and enter the state of sudden enlightenment."

Su Mo suddenly realized: "Senior is talking about the Tao Te Ching?"

Xiao Lizhuang's eyes lit up: "The Tao Te Ching?"

Su Mo nodded: "It should be the Tao Te Ching."

"I have already told Mo'er, why don't you ask Mo'er directly, senior?"

Xiao Lizhuang snorted angrily, "She won't talk!"

Then, a slightly embarrassed look appeared on his face: "Besides, as the master, how can I ask my disciple for guidance!"

Su Mo was both amused and exasperated.

Who would have thought that the seemingly serious and rigid Palace Mistress Su Nu would be so concerned about her image!

He's nowhere near as good as Ip Man Shan.

Ip Man-shan, with his extremely thick skin, asked me to teach him about astronomy and geography.

Of course, Su Mo dared not say this directly, lest Xiao Lizhuang turn on him on the spot.

Su Mo smiled and said, "Palace Master Xiao, please wait a moment."

Xiao Lizhuang was stunned.

In her view, even if one could successfully refine the Yellow Springs Guiding Secret Technique, one would only reach the Golden Core stage.

Su Mo's secret technique can help Golden Core cultivators advance further!
Clearly, the Tao Te Ching is superior to the Tao Te Ching.

In the world of cultivation, the principle of equivalent exchange is paramount.

She had already prepared to extort a hefty sum from this cunning young man, but she never expected Su Mo to agree so easily.

Even Ren Xiaoli, with his thick skin, couldn't help but blush at this moment.

He was being so secretive, wanting to trade the Yellow Springs Guide Technique with someone else.

Is this judging a gentleman by the standards of a petty woman?
Xiao Lizhuang looked at Su Mo with mixed feelings.

This young man is indeed of good character and is someone you can entrust your life to.

The reason he agreed so easily without making any demands was probably because of his beloved student.

Xiao Lizhuang thought to herself.

But then Su Mo walked to the bookshelf next to him, casually pulled out a bunch of new books, and handed them to him with a smile.

"This is the Tao Te Ching, Palace Master Xiao, please take it."

Xiao Lizhuang was dumbfounded.

His gaze fell upon the book, which was practically brand new, and he asked with a hint of suspicion, "Is this the Tao Te Ching?"

She couldn't help but add, "What Mo'er said was a supreme secret method that could help one achieve enlightenment in the Golden Core stage?"

The books were brand new, so new that there was no sign of them being turned over.

It doesn't look like a secret cultivation method at all!
Such supreme secret techniques should not be casually placed on a bookshelf!

Su Mo nodded and said, "It is indeed the Tao Te Ching!"

Seeing Xiao Lizhuang's surprised expression, he explained, "My house was just built and there's not much decoration or furnishing, so I printed some books to appear cultured."

He pointed to several bookshelves: "Senior, don't be fooled by the number of books on the shelves; there are actually only a few types."

Xiao Lizhuang...

It seems like he just randomly picked one out?
Xiao Lizhuang swallowed hard: "Are all the books on this shelf... the Tao Te Ching?"

Su Mo nodded: "They're all from the Tao Te Ching."

"Hmm... the content is exactly the same, printed from the same plate."

Xiao Lizhuang was utterly speechless.

Lin Moyin wouldn't lie to me, would she?
She suspiciously turned to the first page of the Tao Te Ching.

Upon seeing this, her pretty face immediately showed utter shock!

He murmured involuntarily, "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. Nameless, it is the origin of Heaven and Earth; named, it is the mother of all things. Therefore, one should always be without desire, so as to observe its mystery..."

As she spoke, a look of confusion slowly crept onto Xiao Lizhuang's face.

Finally, he became so obsessed that he ignored Su Mo's words even when they were spoken beside him.

Su Mo exclaimed, "Oh my god!"
Is this an epiphany?
He was no longer a novice in cultivation; he was, after all, a great sorcerer at the Divine Realm.

I've also witnessed Leng Liuxi and Nangong Sheyue's moments of sudden enlightenment.

How could one not know that Xiao Lizhuang's current state is one of sudden enlightenment!

question!

I've read the Tao Te Ching so many times, but why haven't I gained any enlightenment?
Comparing yourself to others can be incredibly frustrating!

Su Mo looked frustrated and could only push the door open and leave, then close the heavy soundproof door behind her.

The state of sudden enlightenment is most vulnerable to interference.

Lin Moyin stood guard outside the study.

Seeing Su Mo come out, she couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Why did you come out, my lord?"

"Where's Master?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo appeared even more depressed.

Lin Moyin was quite frightened by Su Mo's expression and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Master?"

Su Mo snorted: "Palace Master Xiao is fine, he's having an epiphany in his study!"

Lin Moyin...

Su Mo glared at Lin Moyin, her cheeks puffed out: "Mo'er, tell me, I've read the Tao Te Ching at least ten times, how come I still can't understand it?"

Lin Moyin chuckled.

However, seeing that Su Mo looked really depressed, he quickly comforted him: "My lord, you have already reached the Divine Realm in less than a year of cultivation, which is extremely impressive and envied by countless sorcerers!"

Su Mo thought about it and realized it made sense, and her mood immediately improved.

Lin Moyin then added, "I have not gained much from reading the Tao Te Ching, except for two moments of sudden enlightenment."

Su Mo nodded: "Actually, you're already quite good."

"Just watch it more often in the future... uh... no, wait!"

He suddenly widened his eyes: "It seems like I just told you the Tao Te Ching yesterday evening!"

"You've already had two epiphanies?"

Lin Moyin nodded with a slight blush, then explained in a low voice, "Master saw that my spiritual cultivation had greatly improved and my magical power had also increased slightly, and in his shock, he asked me why."

"I had no choice but to tell my master that this was due to my master's secret technique..."

Su Mo gritted her teeth and glared at Lin Moyin: "You, Commander Qianhu, you've really infuriated me!"

"no!"

"I need to check how much progress you've made before I can vent my anger!"

With that, he reached out and lifted Lord Qianhu into his arms.

Lin Moyin was shocked: "Su Lang, stop fooling around!"

"Master...Master is still inside!"

Su Mo snorted, "We can go to the bedroom, we don't necessarily have to stay in the study!"

Lin Moyin said urgently, "I didn't say I was going to the study!"

She glared at Su Mo, then softened her tone, her voice trailing off as if afraid her master in the study would hear: "Anyway, it's not the right time..."

"At most... at most, I'll let my lord check my cultivation level again tonight..."

Su Mo nodded: "Check every part of your body thoroughly!"

Lin Moyin's pretty face flushed crimson, but then she suddenly remembered something and exclaimed urgently, "No!"

"My lord, you've been poisoned!"

Su Mo chuckled: "It's alright."

"Palace Master Xiao said that my Yellow Spring Poison is fine, and even said that he would give me a secret technique so that I can reach the Golden Core stage in the future."

He paused slightly, then sighed, "However, the Yellow Springs' Guidance continues to drain my magical power; I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on."

"Palace Master Xiao instructed me and Mo'er to diligently cultivate together and strive to improve our magical power, so as to avoid any accidents."

Lin Moyin was immediately anxious, but then hesitated for a moment, looking at Su Mo with a suspicious look in her pretty eyes: "Did Master really say that?"

Su Mo's expression was serious: "How could your husband lie to you!"

"I'm well-read and I never lie!"

Lin Moyin's pretty face turned even redder.

She thought to herself that it must be because her master had realized that she was no longer a virgin that he said such a thing to Su Lang!

(End of this chapter)