Great Zhou Martial Immortal

Chapter 85 The Strange Points
"you!"

Li Lingyue punched him on the shoulder in anger, but the resentment in her heart dissipated somewhat in the familiar teasing. She looked up at the face in front of her, and his calm and composed demeanor was exactly the quality that she loved to the core.

"Who needs your comfort..."

She scolded him playfully, but her arm around his waist tightened even more.

Lu Chenyuan was naturally angry; that bitch was treating him like an object.

—Why don't you take a piss and look at yourself? If this were my past life, I would have thought about paying ten times the price for someone like you. I'm not Wu Zetian, I have no interest in bald heads!
What's most infuriating is that she actually dared to cite the example of Emperor Wu of Han. If Wei Shifang believed her, he might actually make a move against Li Lingyue. Of course, Li Lingyue wouldn't comply, just as he wouldn't enter Danxiao Courtyard. Ultimately, being a male concubine is just a job and a hobby. If you really treat me like a slave, I'll be the first to send you to your grave!

Even so, if it really comes to that, there is only one way: "to disobey the imperial decree."

The "Gold-Swallowing Treasure Book" is not yet fully completed, and the third chapter has not yet been obtained.

This situation should be avoided if possible.

I was angry, but I also felt like laughing.

He had considered countless possibilities that might lead to Li Lingyue's transformation into the "Princess of Peace and Tranquility," but he never imagined that it would be these two wicked people who would make her realize the importance of power...

This is like Liu Bang rebelling against the Qin Dynasty. When asked if it was to save the people, he said he just wanted to raise more dogs and watch them fight...

There's a strange sense of absurdity about it.

Historical records about Wei Shifang are incomplete, but considering that he, a sorcerer, could become prime minister, he must have had some real talent...

"We'll talk about the future later."

Lu Chenyuan said meaningfully, "What we need to do now is to go with the flow and make the Martial Emperor realize that they are just two swindlers! Of course, if he really can refine that kind of elixir that can reverse aging, we also need to prepare ourselves, and in the future we can only wander the world as a pair of immortal lovers..."

Li Lingyue snorted and poked his chest with her fingertip: "Who wants to roam the world with you?"

Despite saying that, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.

No.

I disdain hiding and fleeing.

I want to keep you in a golden cage, so that you will always be my "Lu Qing"!
Lu Chenyuan pondered and said, "I bet he can't. Even a Medicine King can't just refine a third-grade elixir on a whim. The Holy Spirit Pill can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded, and its medicinal effects are equally miraculous. But he has dedicated his life to medicine and saved countless lives for this formula. That Wei Shifang is greedy for fame and fortune, and has been out of contact with us before. How could such a person possibly refine a divine-grade elixir?"

Li Lingyue frowned and said, "But he said this elixir requires the essence of heaven and earth, and must be made from thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum and ten-thousand-year-old stone marrow..."

"This is a classic case of 'the more you say, the more mistakes you make.'"

Lu Chenyuan laughed: "In this respect, he is far inferior to the nun Jingyin. At least that nun truly understands puppetry. The main ingredients of that [Mysterious Crane Rejuvenation Pill] are the heart blood of a Mysterious Crane, the blood of young boys and girls, and the Nine-Aperture Spirit-Connecting Ginseng from Kunlun Mountain. It has nothing to do with any thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum or ten-thousand-year-old stone marrow!"

Li Lingyue breathed a sigh of relief, then said, "Could it be intentional? To misrepresent the medicinal herbs, cover up the real formula, and make it easier for him to line his own pocket?"

Lu Chenyuan frowned and said, "If he really knew how to refine, this behavior would make sense, but he doesn't seem like someone who could, so it's a bit of an overreaction... Right now, we still need to investigate their background and keep a close eye on Danxiao Academy to see where they came from and whether they actually know how to refine!"

Li Lingyue nodded: "Danxiao Academy has already arranged manpower, and those investigating the origins have also been sent out. The first batch of intelligence should arrive tonight."

"That's good. Besides..."

Lu Chenyuan carefully recalled Jingyin's expression: "This nun is suspicious. Where did she get her puppetry skills? Did she invite me to Danxiao Academy simply because she was lustful, or did she have ulterior motives? Furthermore, the Wu family presented Wei Shifang, and at the grand banquet they talked about the Wu clan ruling the country, in accordance with Heaven and the people's will. I'm afraid they have a backup plan..."

Li Lingyue thought for a moment: "You mean, they might strike while the iron is hot? Do something?"

"Well, in any case, it's best to keep a close eye on it."

"I see."

As the two exchanged questions and answers, Li Lingyue's heart gradually calmed down.

Before she knew it, she had gotten used to discussing important matters with Lu Chenyuan, whether they were personal or matters of state.

……

at the same time.

The nun Jingyin stepped out of the princess's residence with a calm and composed gait. Her plain white robes fluttered in the breeze, making her appear even more aloof and otherworldly. Instead of immediately returning to the palace to report, she strolled slowly along the bluestone street of Zhengpingfang.

He gently twirled the prayer beads in his hand, his expression serene, as if he were pondering something.

Zhengpingfang was a wealthy and prestigious area in Luoyang. Its streets and alleys were wide, with red gates and high walls on both sides. Occasionally, carriages and horses would pass by, but there was no bustling noise of the marketplace.

Upon reaching the corner of the alley, a majestic temple stands before you, with a golden plaque hanging high above, bearing the three gilded characters "Linzhi Temple" in powerful strokes, personally inscribed by the reigning empress.

Linzhi Temple was originally a royal temple of the previous dynasty, but it was abandoned after being destroyed by war.

After Wu Zetian established the Wu Zhou dynasty, she revered Buddhism and built many temples. This temple was chosen for reconstruction because of its excellent feng shui and grand layout. This morning, it was bestowed upon Jingyin as a sign of her favor.

Just as Jingyin was about to step forward, she suddenly saw a man standing in front of the temple gate. He was tall and imposing, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe. It was none other than Prince Liang, Wu Sansi. He stood with his hands behind his back, a smile on his lips, and his eyes were sharp as lightning. He had obviously been waiting there for a long time.

Wu Sansi cupped his hands slightly, his voice deep and powerful: "Zen Master Tonghui." Jingyin returned the greeting with her palms together, and said calmly: "I am humbled by Your Highness's long wait."

Wu Sansi laughed and said, "The Zen Master is now a favorite of His Majesty, how could I dare to be negligent?"

Jingyin calmly replied, "If it weren't for the recommendation of Prince Liang, how would my senior brother and I have had the opportunity to serve His Majesty? We will never forget this kindness."

A glint flashed in Wu Sansi's eyes, and he laughed, "Master, you are too kind. I am merely going with the flow." He stepped aside and gestured, "Please, I will lead the way for you."

Jingyin nodded slightly and followed him into the temple.

As Wu Sansi walked, he gave a brief introduction: "After the reconstruction of Linzhi Temple, it is quite different from before. His Majesty specially ordered the Imperial Workshop to renovate it in the style of Qinglong Temple in Chang'an." He led Jingyin through the mountain gate, where the newly paved tung oil on the blue brick floor was still shining. "The three halls all use sandalwood from the South China Sea for the beams and glazed tiles from the Western Regions for the tiles."

Jingyin lightly twirled the prayer beads between her fingertips, her gaze sweeping over the two transplanted Bodhi trees in front of the hall.

The tree trunk was wrapped with bright yellow silk ribbons, clearly indicating that it was a sacred object that had been blessed by the emperor.

She clasped her hands in prayer and exclaimed, "Amitabha! Such a magnificent place of practice is too great for this humble nun to accept."

"The Zen master is too modest."

Wu Sansi smiled and pushed open the carved doors of the Mahavira Hall. Inside, the golden Buddha statue was sixteen feet tall, and the luminous pearl inlaid between its eyebrows shone brightly in the twilight. "This Vairocana Buddha statue was sculpted based on His Majesty's true appearance. The gold leaf alone cost three hundred taels."

As you turn through the corridor, you can faintly hear the sound of springs among the artificial hills made of Taihu stones.

Wu Sansi pointed to the newly dug winding stream and said, "It draws water from the Luo River, and it won't freeze in winter." Then, he stopped in front of the moon gate, cupped his hands and said, "I have arrived at the abode. I still need to pay my respects at Danxiao Academy. Farewell."

After saying this, he cupped his hands in greeting and left.

Jingyin returned the greeting, and only after Wu Sansi's footsteps had completely disappeared and the surroundings were empty and deserted did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Pushing open the carved door of the elegant residence, a whiff of sandalwood fragrance immediately wafted towards you.

Just as she was about to step over the threshold, she suddenly saw a figure reflected on the gauze curtain behind the screen, followed by a hoarse voice:

"Is the Princess's residence fun?"

moment.

The prayer beads in his hand snapped, and the sandalwood beads clattered and rolled all over the ground.

Jingyin was terrified and hurriedly knelt on the ground, her posture extremely respectful: "I did not know that Your Majesty was here. This humble nun has been impolite and deserves to die!"

"hehe."

The man was dressed in a black robe that covered his entire body completely, and his face was covered by a black, faceless mask that didn't even have eyes, yet he moved freely. He sat down in a chair and asked, "I'm asking you a question. Is the princess's residence fun?"

"..."

Jingyin broke out in a cold sweat, swallowed hard, and hesitated before saying, "No... it's not fun."

The man asked curiously, "Why?"

Jingyin whispered, "There are many traps and many powerful people..."

"Too."

The man tilted his head, nodded with an air of seriousness, and asked, "Have you seen the Queen?"

"Yes."

"Does it look good?"

"……nice?"

"I'm asking you!"

"nice!"

His voice was so loud that Jingyin's heart almost jumped out of her chest. Trembling, she quickly raised her voice and added, "Although it has a rat's head and a human body, it is a masterpiece of ice and jade carving!"

"A rat's head and a human body? Hmph!"

The man scoffed dismissively, but didn't say much: "You did everything I asked you to do?"

Jingyin immediately replied, "I will obey Your Excellency's command without a single mistake."

"That's fine."

The man lazily rose: "Keep playing the nun for now. Tell Veshfang to keep quiet; he's already given himself away. He actually thinks he concocted the drug himself, you fool!" He then sneered: "Bring me what I want within a year, and I'll give you the antidote…if you can live a year!"

(End of this chapter)