A master of comedy!

Inside the secret room, Su Yulong's words were cold and resolute, and even more so, they revealed a kind of madness that regarded all living beings as straw dogs, which terrified Jinse.

“Uncle Su, so that’s what you were thinking. No wonder you didn’t say a word when I set up the sixteen routes of the Minister of Agriculture.”

Su Yulong said calmly, "Because I know your personality. You are gentle on the outside but firm on the inside, just like the Buddha Mother. Once you've made up your mind, no one can change it."

"Since you mentioned Master, aren't you afraid that Master will come back and hold you accountable?"

This was also what Jinse found most puzzling. From her observation, Uncle Su's feelings for his master were very deep, almost to the point of obsession.

Upon hearing this, a ripple flashed in Su Yulong's eyes, clearly indicating that he was not at peace.

"In order to successfully overcome the eighth heavenly tribulation, the Buddha Mother went to a very far place, so far that... she may never come back in this lifetime. At least... I probably won't be able to wait for her to return."

Jinse felt a pang of worry, recalling how her master, though seemingly calm, had subtly entrusted her with something before leaving.

That night, she held my hand and told me a lot about the Longhua Cult, mainly who could be trusted, who needed to be wary of, and who were opportunists...

Perhaps her master trained her to become the Holy Maiden of Longhua so that she could be entrusted with the affairs of the sect and go to that distant place.

"I was born into the Su family in Jiangnan. I became famous at a young age. I was proficient in poetry, songs and prose, and knowledgeable in the classics, history and philosophy. At the age of twenty-seven, I passed the imperial examination with top honors in all three categories. The emperor called me the 'White-Robed Prime Minister.' Countless high-ranking officials sought my hand in marriage, and I was the most sought-after one. Even Princess Xianning sent me a love poem..."

Su Yulong suddenly started talking about his early experiences, a hint of emotion and nostalgia flashing in his eyes.

That was the most glorious time of his life, when he was full of ambition and wanted to make a name for himself as a wise minister in history.

But less than two years later, devastating news arrived.

Because of their large size and wealth, the Su family of Jiangnan was falsely accused of treason and was executed overnight. More than 300 people were wiped out, including his three young children.

All those who once appreciated and flattered him vanished in an instant.

He survived by chance because of the emperor's favor, but he was tortured and injured all over in prison. He even suffered some unspeakable humiliation because of his handsome appearance.

"On the journey of exile for three thousand miles, I kept thinking, was it really true that not a single person in the entire court saw through such a clumsy frame-up?"

"Later I figured it out. It wasn't that they couldn't see it; on the contrary, they were very clear about it. It's just that 'a common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure.' There were just too many people eyeing the Su family, the richest family in Jiangnan."

"As for that emperor... in the end he received the most."

He paused, then sneered, "These are the high-ranking officials, these are the scholar-officials who spout nonsense about benevolence and morality!"

"It was at that time that I met the Buddha Mother."

"She taught me magic and cultivation, leading me down a path I never imagined. From that moment on, I vowed to overthrow the Li family's empire and slaughter all those high-ranking officials!"

"And that emperor on the dragon throne, I've heard from ancient books that the flesh of a tyrant is astringent. I want to cut off pieces of his flesh, one by one, and then taste it to see if it's astringent or not!"

As he spoke, a deep-seated hatred welled up in his eyes, and his voice was almost forced out through clenched teeth, each word dripping with murderous intent.

Jinse finally understood.

Different road non-phase plan.

For Su Yulong, overthrowing the Great Xuan dynasty was the most important thing, and anyone who obstructed this would become his enemy.

Even if she is a true disciple of the Buddha Mother.

"Your master is a playboy in the mortal world. Although she shouts that she wants to overthrow the Great Xuan, in reality, cultivation is the most important thing to her. For her, the Longhua Sect is more like a kind of worldly cultivation."

"Over the years, with her cultivation level, if she truly wanted to fight against the Great Xuan, she could have severely damaged the Li family's empire long ago. I've offered her advice many times, but she's too soft-hearted and never adopts it..." Jinse explained, "No, Master said that if we can't gather all nine dragon veins, then the change of dynasty will never be possible. The Great Xuan's destiny still exists—"

"If you can't find all the dragon veins in your lifetime, then you should just give up and do nothing for the rest of your life?"

Su Yulong gazed at her quietly and sighed softly, "I have waited seventy-four years, and I can't wait any longer."

"Uncle Su, Luoyang has been captured, and the imperial court will surely launch a fierce counterattack. A great battle is imminent. Do you really want to fight me?"

At this point, Jinse knew that she could no longer persuade the other party. She slowly placed her hands on the strings of the zither, and her eyes instantly became sharp.

"To fight external enemies, we must first secure internal stability. Jinse, you can only blame your high prestige within the sect. The Longhua Sect does not need another Buddha Mother."

Su Yulong's eyes were deep and unfathomable, with undercurrents swirling within them.

"Of course, to repay the kindness of the Buddha Mother back then, I will spare your life and have chosen a way out for you."

"Heh, what way out?"

"Marry the young master."

Su Yulong stepped forward, staring at her, and said, "Marry him, and the Buddha Mother's lineage will completely submit to the leader. From now on, there will be no more disputes within the sect, and you will be the leader's wife with a noble status. This is good for everyone!"

Upon hearing these words, Jinse revealed a mocking smile.

"I really have to thank Uncle Su for going to so much trouble to come up with such a solution for me."

This merciless sarcasm made Su Yulong's face stiffen.

"Unfortunately, I, Jinse, have never liked to follow the path chosen for me by others."

Her eyes were filled with murderous intent, her white robes fluttered without wind, and her voice was indifferent yet majestic, like a goddess from the heavens looking down upon the mortal world.

“I did not want my brothers to kill each other and cause rivers of blood to flow, but now it seems that I have no choice but to start killing.”

Su Yulong's pupils narrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "Jinse, don't you care about the Holy Sect at all?"

"Uncle Su, this is the last time I will address you as such."

"Actually, I don't oppose attacking Luoyang, but if you want this world, you should fight for it with your own hands. What kind of skill is it to harm the people with talismanic water?"

"Jinse, you're too naive."

"You are naive. When I was in the Zhou family troupe, I heard the troupe leader talk about rebellion. He said that overthrowing the previous dynasty was never the purpose of rebellion. The real purpose of rebellion was to let the people of the world live a different life."

He called it...revolution.

Su Yulong was slightly taken aback. As a top scholar, he immediately thought of the line from the Book of Changes: "When heaven and earth change, the four seasons are formed. Tang and Wu's revolution was in accordance with heaven and responded to the people."

"I never expected that the God of Drama would have such insight. It's a pity that he cannot be used by our Holy Church."

After a pause, he finally dropped all pretense.

"It's almost time. The medicine should have taken effect. Everyone, let's get started."

...(End of this chapter)