I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

However, while the late emperor trusted him, the new emperor did not, especially after Xiao Zhao seized the throne in the south.

With such examples around, the young emperor was always worried that his uncle would usurp the throne.

Tuoba Yu was no fool. He had no great ambitions, but he knew that power and force were indispensable for him to live a carefree life.

If he had truly believed the two high priests and gone to Luoyang, he probably would never have been able to return to Chang'an.

He made up his mind that he would never leave Chang'an in his entire life, not even in death!

The two high priests had no choice but to advise him to abstain from sexual activity.

It is said that he is cursed by women, because he has committed too many sins because of women, and danger will come to him because of women.

This is also something that Tuoba Yu cannot accept.

If a carefree prince can't enjoy any woman he wants, how can he be considered a carefree prince?

Unfortunately, the two high priests held high positions and wielded great power. Although they couldn't force him to leave Chang'an, they could control him and prevent him from touching women.

After a while, Tuoba Yu couldn't take it anymore.

He has a strong addiction.

All he wanted every day was three meals a day, and with only three meals, he naturally felt restless.

"Those two old scoundrels, how dare they deceive me like this! Aren't they just trying to force me to go to Luoyang!"

Tuoba Yu cursed loudly at home, not caring whether the two high priests would relay his words to Luoyang.

No one dared to respond to this, so Tuoba Yu looked at his steward and ordered, "Chang Wei, go and find some pretty girls for me and secretly send them to my room. Don't let the two high priests know."

Tonight, I want ten!

"Yes."

Chang Wei felt wronged, but he dared not say it.

This prince has a terrible temper; if you anger him, he might boil you alive.

But this task is simply beyond human capability.

Even bringing a living person into the palace wouldn't escape the Grand Priest's notice; they couldn't even hide the strange beasts that accompanied the Grand Priest.

Let alone ten.

It would take a lot of time just to find ten of them.

But he dared not refuse the task assigned by Tuoba Yu, so he had no choice but to do it.

The two high priests, who were also in the palace, were speechless.

This good-for-nothing prince has nothing but grass in his head.

They are both high priests and will not participate in the change of royal power, let alone political struggles.

At their level, even the emperor couldn't command them. This time, their visit to Chang'an to persuade Tuoba Yu to leave was indeed for his own good.

No matter what, they are princes of their own dynasty, and they also have the duty to protect them.

Unfortunately, good advice is useless to a damned devil. Tuoba Yu didn't believe it and kept looking for women every day. Little did he know that the atmosphere in Chang'an had become more than just a meeting of dragons and tigers; it had turned into a fierce battle between them.

It is foreseeable that many powerful figures will descend upon Chang'an in the future, and those who can influence the changes in celestial phenomena will be at least of the first rank.

Once such powerful individuals unleash their full power in Chang'an, not many of the strong individuals will necessarily die, but a large number of ordinary people will certainly perish.

If the good-for-nothing prince doesn't want to leave, then let him go!

"I have a feeling they're coming."

The White Wolf High Priest, dressed in white robes, looked up at the sky and said that the clouds were coming from the west and looked exceptionally magnificent.

"Chang'an, this ancient land, is indeed extraordinary. I wonder what kind of treasure has been discovered that could cause such a commotion."

The Dragon Wolf High Priest did not wear a mask; he was the only one among the High Priests who did not wear a mask.

He looked very young, only in his forties. He was naturally inferior to the average cultivator, but compared to other high priests, he was a handsome young man.

In fact, he is also the leader of the eight major festivals, and the strongest among them.

All of this was given to him by the dragon wolf.

"My dragon son told me that the dragon energy in Chang'an is surging. I don't know if it is the dragon energy here that has attracted the real dragon from outside, or if the dragon from outside has stimulated the dragon energy in Chang'an. In any case, this is an excellent opportunity."

If the dragon-wolf were to receive this opportunity, it might be able to advance even further.

Long Lang had high hopes for this, but unfortunately, he was not a Han Chinese and did not understand Han Chinese formations, nor could he fathom the mysteries of this place. Otherwise, he would not have needed to wait for the dragons outside to come; he would have seized this opportunity himself.

"Don't worry, brother. Chang'an has 100,000 permanent troops, and that good-for-nothing also has some private soldiers. No one can compete with us for the treasure."

This place, after all, is the territory of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Under the control of the army, only grand sacrifices like theirs can proceed smoothly.

Any outside cultivators who dare to covet the treasure should just wait to be shot to death by a hail of arrows!

Let's hope so!

The Dragon Wolf Grand Priest's right eyelid twitched inexplicably, as if foreshadowing something.

Chang'an City, now actually called Chang'an City, is the name officially changed by the Northern Wei Dynasty. Theoretically, we should listen to them.

However, some Han Chinese still insist on calling this place Chang'an because it was the ancient capital of the Han Dynasty.

"Actually, this place was called Xianyang in earlier times, and it was the capital of the Qin Dynasty. How powerful the Qin Dynasty was, how mighty the Qin Emperor was, but even such a powerful empire only lasted for two generations. Do you know why?"

Inside Chang'an City, an elderly scholar asked his two pageboys a question.

Both of these pageboys were handsome and intelligent, and passersby dared not look at them closely, for fear of offending such a master.

These three were Lu Yuanhua and his apprentices.

Gu Tingxuan and Gu Tinglan were dressed as pageboys. Since this place was different from the Southern Dynasty, it was best for the three of them to keep a low profile.

Although the teacher is highly accomplished, he is already very old and not suitable for engaging in magical duels.

The three of them disguised themselves slightly before arriving in Chang'an.

When Lu Yuanhua arrived here, he naturally couldn't help but examine the two of them.

Gu Tingxuan quickly replied, "The difference in the balance of offense and defense arises from the failure to practice benevolence and righteousness."

He had recently read this excellent work by a predecessor, so he quickly answered a question to prevent Gu Tinglan from getting there first.

He and Gu Tinglan actually had a good relationship, but as a young boy, he was at the age where he was very competitive, so how could he be willing to be outdone by his younger sister?

If there's a chance to win, you should definitely seize it.

However, Lu Yuanhua did not immediately agree with this answer. Instead, he looked at Gu Tinglan and asked, "Tinglan, what do you think?"

Gu Tingxuan: "..."

I'm so angry!

Master is biased; if Gu Tinglan had answered first, he wouldn't have given him a chance to reply!

Gu Tinglan smiled slightly and said, "I think what you said is right. Along the way, we have witnessed many tyrannical acts of the Northern Wei court, but I have heard that Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei advocated Sinicization and promoted the idea of ​​Han and Hu people being one family."

This was a move to strengthen the nation, but the officials of the Northern Wei distorted his intentions and became increasingly brutal towards the Han people. Such a divide between the upper and lower classes was a sign of the nation's demise.

"The new emperor of Northern Wei is young, and the ruler is weak while the ministers are strong; this is a sign of turmoil. In my opinion, Northern Wei will fall into chaos within ten years, and will perish within twenty years."

Even though Gu Tingxuan was jealous of his younger sister, he couldn't help but admire her. What she said made sense. He could only think of one saying from an ancient person, but Gu Tinglan had already begun to predict the fall of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

The difference between the two is like heaven and earth!

Lu Yuanhua nodded repeatedly. This disciple was indeed exceptionally intelligent. He dared not predict when the Northern Wei would fall, but he could see that the fall of this country was inevitable.

If Gu Tinglan's prediction of twenty years is correct, then it would be a real pity.

He probably had about ten years left to live, but he wouldn't live to see the fall of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Therefore, Lu Yuanhua said unwillingly, "What if a great ruler were to emerge among the Han people and launch a northern expedition?"

"Then the fate of the Northern Wei dynasty might last for another thirty years."

Gu Tinglan's answer left Lu Yuanhua speechless and Gu Tingxuan puzzled.

How come when the enemy is weak, but we have a strong one, others are able to live longer?

Lu Yuanhua quickly understood and felt even more regretful.

The ice is three feet thick, and it didn't form in a day. The north has been occupied for so many years, how easy is it to recover it?

I only hope that one day the royal army will pacify the Central Plains, and someone will burn incense to tell him this.

Gu Tinglan noticed Lu Yuanhua's frustration and quickly comforted him, "Master, I'm just guessing. Perhaps the Southern Dynasty will have a once-in-a-millennium genius who can emulate the past deeds of Huo Wei."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanhua chuckled, realizing his little apprentice's intentions.

"Haha, everything depends on human effort, why gamble with unpredictable luck? Regardless of success or failure, I, Lu, will do my utmost!"

Chapter 380 Blood Feud

An old steed in its stall may still aspire to gallop a thousand miles; a hero, though old, still cherishes lofty ambitions.

Knowing that his days were numbered, Lu Yuanhua had spent these years lying low, studying the classics, and waiting for a wise ruler.

He once thought Xiao Zhao was a great ruler and even intended to assist him.

But after a secret investigation, it was discovered that he was a ruthless person.

A ruler may be strong, but if he loses his benevolence and righteousness, he cannot be a wise ruler.

Left with no other choice, Lu Yuanhua had to go into hiding once again.

Ironically, Emperor Xiao Qian, whom he had always considered a useless ruler, surprised him before his abdication.

Although he was a mediocre emperor, he was still a human being.

Xiao Zhao is no longer even considered a human being.

Lu Yuanhua could only continue to wait, but unfortunately his lifespan was not long enough. However, this was also a perfect opportunity, as someone else was showing his talent, and Lu Yuanhua naturally would not miss this chance.

Even if this person was just a woman, he would accept it.

Women heroes are not necessarily inferior to men.

Having witnessed much of the world's affairs, Lu Yuanhua was not pedantic.