The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

Qin Chuan left the main hall and went to a side hall.

Several people were already seated in the hall. When he entered, only a thin middle-aged man in an official robe with a goatee stood up to greet him.

"Young Master."

Qin Chuan nodded slightly, first bowing to Qin Ying and Lady Fei, then turning to the man in yellow robes and the girl in green sitting below them, and bowing again:

"Thank you both, seniors. I will definitely keep my promise."

Upon hearing this...

The man in the yellow robe and the girl in green smiled with satisfaction and nodded, saying, "Young Master, you are too kind."

Qin Chuan nodded, said nothing more, took his seat at the head of the table, and looked at the only thin middle-aged man who greeted him, asking:

"Wang Bo Cao, has anyone from the prefecture urged me to go out and fight the demons?..."

Wang Bocao hesitated for a moment before replying, "Your Highness, Commander Liu has suggested sending troops to eliminate the demons and intends to appoint you as the vanguard. Li Zhizhong favors Prince Yu, Registrar Liu favors Prince Hou, and Chief Clerk Ma favors Prince Qi..."

He recited several names in succession, paused, and continued:

"Prefect Wang said that the evil demons from beyond the borders are wreaking havoc in the prefectures and counties, and cannot be eliminated by one person alone. Therefore, he agreed to all of them and will send out the notices soon."

"The Prefect even sent people to escort the 'Zhenwu Army,' General Huang Shi..."

When Wang Bo Cao read out the words "Huangshi".

Not only did Qin Chuan's expression change slightly, but even Fei Niangzi, Qin Ying, and Princess Huangqi and Princess Sangma, who had deliberately not attended his birthday celebration at his request, couldn't help but show a different look in their eyes.

They were well aware of Yellowstone's infamous reputation.

Although his realm was reduced by the Sword Saint Dugu, who was suspected of breaking through to the "Undying" realm, no one believed that he could be compared with him. Moreover, this "fierce man" was reduced in realm and exiled to the poor land of Yongzhou by the imperial court. One can imagine his mood.

They didn't want to provoke them.

The palace fell silent for a moment.

A few breaths later.

"cough…"

Qin Chuan coughed twice, and when everyone looked at him, he solemnly cupped his hands and said, "The demons from other lands are nothing to worry about. My brothers are even more ruthless than demons. I entrust my journey to you seniors."

"No problem."

"Once those little brats are all slaughtered, who else but you will become the governor?"

"With our combined efforts, young master can simply wait for the old prince to pass away peacefully..."

"..."

As everyone chimed in with their opinions, it became clear that the position of "Governor" belonged to Qin Chuan.

Looking down at the crowd below, and then thinking of Dong Biwu residing in the central hall, Qin Chuan's lips curled up slightly. He couldn't imagine what his younger brothers could possibly use to compete with him, and his heart surged with pride.

So what if it's "Yellowstone"? The Four Realms are still the Four Realms...

soon.

Inside the hall, people were clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

the other side.

Zhu Yugang had just returned to his lodgings when he saw a young man with a fair complexion, purple eyebrows, and white eyes standing in the hall. Upon seeing him return, the young man quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted him.

"Greetings, Uncle Qin. I have come uninvited, and I hope you will not take offense."

Zhu Yu glanced at the rectangular wooden box held by the retainer behind him, sensing the aura of "popularity" emanating from it. He raised an eyebrow, squeezed out a smile on his fleshy face, and reached out to support it.

"Young Master Thirteen, you are too kind to me. Please rise."

Qin Yu straightened up, looked Zhu Yu up and down, and exclaimed, "I've long heard that Uncle is incredibly strong and brave, but seeing him today, he is even more so than the rumors suggest. He is truly a hero."

As he spoke, he turned to reveal the retainers behind him, waved his hand to open the wooden box, revealing a black, angular, bladeless weapon stacked like a tower—a mace.

"As the saying goes, a hero deserves a famous weapon. This item is something my nephew searched for for several years and obtained. It is called the 'Black Gold Mace,' weighs 360 jin, and was the weapon used by Sun Fang, who ranked tenth on the Dragon and Phoenix List three hundred years ago."

At this point, he raised his hand and lifted him up, his face full of regret:

"It is said that the 'Black Gold Mace' comes in a pair, its power as fierce as thunder and its weight as heavy as a mountain, capable of shattering mountains and breaking peaks with ease. Unfortunately, I only managed to find one Black Gold Mace, and I hope my uncle will not find it lacking..."

After speaking, he handed over the black gold mace.

"No problem, no problem..."

Zhu Yu shook his head repeatedly. As soon as he reached out and took the black gold mace, he felt a weight in his heart, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on him. Instead of being surprised, he was delighted. He reached out and touched its edges, feeling the heavy, mountain-like aura contained within it. His eyes lit up.

"Is this what they call a 'masterpiece'...?"

Unlike "weapons of mass destruction," each "famous weapon" is unique and often contains strange effects similar to "supernatural powers."

With this in mind, he extended his divine sense, which penetrated like water. Upon contact with the heavy, mountain-like aura, accompanied by a large number of fragmented memories about refining the mace, a sudden realization dawned on him.

The strange name contained within the "Black Gold Mace" is "Broken Mountain".

The specific effect is to increase strength, ranging from one to a hundred times depending on the user's physical strength. In other words, the stronger the user's physique, the stronger the "Black Gold Mace" will be, and vice versa.

"Increase strength..."

Zhu Yu immediately thought of "Whale," whose path was to return to his ancestral form and transform into a dragon. In terms of physical strength alone, it was no less than that of a body cultivator, and among all his subordinates, it was the best.

A thought flashed through his mind, but he suppressed his emotions, looked at Qin Yu, and said directly, "Speak, who do you want to kill?..."

Seeing that he was so sensible, Qin Yu's smile deepened, and he uttered a somewhat unfamiliar name from his mouth.

"Qin Qi".

"Um?…"

Zhu Yu glanced at him in surprise, weighed the black mace in her hand, and kindly reminded him.

"I'm very happy with this gift. You can ask for more..."

Qin Yu smiled but remained silent.

Seeing this, Zhu Yu didn't say much and simply said, "Send someone to tell me when you're ready to make your move."

"Thank you, Uncle. I won't disturb your enjoyment any longer. I'll take my leave now."

Qin Yu bowed in thanks, then took his leave without lingering.

Zhu Yu rarely saw someone off to the door, watching their figure disappear down the corridor before turning back to the courtyard and instructing the steward who was serving nearby:

"Go check Qin Qi's information."

"Yes, Master."

The butler respectfully agreed and turned to leave.

Zhu Yu weighed the black gold mace in his hand, recalling what he had seen and learned in the past few days, and sighed softly, "Truly, shallow waters breed many turtles... no, it should be golden turtles..."

He shook his head slightly, returned to the living room, and handed the "Black Gold Mace" to "Whale" in the "Life Spirit Ruins". He pondered for a moment, closed his eyes and focused his mind, waiting for the opportunity to destroy most of "Yongzhou".

the other side.

Not far from the courtyard, Qin Yu'er's retainer asked in confusion, "Why didn't you let him seize the opportunity to kill Qin Hou, young master...?"

Qin Yu paused, then shook his head, saying, "My second brother isn't as simple as he seems. Let him fight with the eldest brother for now." A sinister glint appeared in his eyes as he spoke, "But the sixth brother can't be kept alive. His maternal grandfather is getting restless and wants to leave the country..."

"Hmm?" The retainer clearly knew something as well, his expression shifting slightly, and he asked incredulously, "Young master, are you saying that the one from 'Taihu Lake' wants to go ashore?..."

Qin Yu did not answer, but instead asked, "What did the sect leader say?"

The retainer was taken aback and quickly replied, "If the young master provides unlimited rice and grain in the future, the guild master will personally intervene on your behalf."

"it is good."

Qin Yu smiled, patted his shoulder, and casually promised, "When I become the governor, you can also become a minor official. Manage things well and build a family fortune for generations. Isn't that better than being a rebel?"

Having said that, he turned and left, ignoring the changes in his retainers' expressions.

The sun rises and sets.

Three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

This day.

The steward's letter roused Zhu Yu from his cultivation. He glanced at the letter, his eyes narrowing slightly, and said softly:

"Has it started...?"

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