Beauty helps me achieve immortality

Chapter 275: Is it finally time to go head-to-head?

Si hour.

The sky is clear and the sun is shining brightly.

The countless golden tiles on top of the magnificent palace made the sunlight even more brilliant and colorful, making it impossible to even look up at the sky.

The city, which was once heavily guarded, returned to its former tranquility. Sparse pedestrians appeared on the long street, and dust was stirred up under the pulleys of the carts.

Young masters and young ladies of noble birth traveled in groups with their servants to the outskirts of the city to seek pleasure.

Around the Qingming Festival, apricot blossoms are in full bloom, mountain springs are flowing in the apricot forest outside the city, and all kinds of delicious food and fine wines have already been prepared... This is a unique banquet for dignitaries.

It is usually hosted by some wealthy young men and literati. While drinking and having fun, they also play chess and compose music, and get together to talk about the recent major events in the State of Chu.

During the period, it was inevitable to talk about the transfer of power and nationality in the State of Chu, but for these ordinary nobles, it was just a rumor.

The fact that the State of Chu established a new emperor did not bring about much change in the world.

The casual cultivators don’t care who the current emperor is, and the ordinary villagers don’t care too much either. To them, the throne is not as important as the position of the county magistrate.

The last echo of Lan Qingji in the State of Chu only gave them something to talk about after dinner.

at the same time.

In the spacious imperial study.

Chen Changsheng, Liu Zijing and Bai Wanqiu were sitting casually in front of an exquisite wooden table and chatting. Zhao Qing's family and Shen Mo and his two friends were naturally here as well.

The pearls and jade on the phoenix crown that my aunt took off were swaying brilliantly.

She slowly and methodically brewed hot tea and helped Shuyue and Qinghuan serve tea and water to everyone.

It was hard for people to imagine that the empress, who was so majestic in the morning, was now serving tea like a humble maid in her own study.

However, there are only so many people in the study, and it is impossible to let Luo Xianning serve tea and water. After all, guests are guests, and Chen Changsheng is also here.

The ivory-polished cups are flawless and the refreshing aroma of tea diffuses in the rising mist.

The position of Emperor Chu is more like a link between the major immortal sects and the mortal world. It is also a vassal of the Changsheng Sword Sect, governing and coordinating most of the cultivation families.

At this moment, Zhou Zongliang was still leading his ministers in the front hall, arranging many mundane policies.

And my aunt is obviously a hands-off boss. When she became the emperor, in addition to wanting to drive the three families of the emperor's offerings, she was more concerned about making preparations for Si He's future in the State of Chu.

Liu Zijing's eyes swept over Kong Yang and the other two, finally stopping at Zhao Qing. He said softly, "Songshanfang has completely changed. The guest officials and female cultivators who are currently staying in Huashu Lane should be sent to Shouyun Mountain."

"We can transform the Danxia Sect, which was originally built hugging the mountain, into Siyou City and establish the Blood Clothes Trading House within it."

Zhao Qing's expression froze when he heard that. Puzzlement flashed across his aunt and Qinghuan's eyes. Shuyue, on the other hand, remained silent and waited for what was to come.

"That's where Master Cheng lives. Should we ask about it?"

Zhao Qingsi said this in the context of these words.

According to his and his aunt's original intention, it was just to start from Lu Niu County and gradually spread the incense.

But building a city right at the foot of Shouyun Mountain is a bit too big a step...

Liu Zijing and Chen Bai looked at each other, then smiled meaningfully and said, "Blood God Peak has already made arrangements. I will leave Changsheng Square and settle in Siyou City."

He then added, "Fellow Daoist Cheng has already broken through and left the realm of retreat, and asked me to bring back Yuan Danxia's mountain protection array talisman."

A stream of light flew out from his hand and hovered above the table. It turned out to be a talisman with extremely restrained spiritual charm!

Through this talisman, one can indirectly control the restrictions of the corresponding formation...

Zhao Qing's eyes flickered, and he slowly picked up the teacup in his hand, realizing that something was wrong.

He simultaneously sent a message to his aunt and Shuyue: "They just returned from Liguo. They must have discussed Si He's matter, otherwise they wouldn't be so polite."

It is obvious that no one mentioned Si He at the moment.

But this group of Yujing monks were clearly here to flatter Si He, and it was impossible for them to show such goodwill just because he had the Azure Dragon in his life.

Zhao Qing sighed inwardly.

Is he finally living off his wife?

But Si He had no way of leaving Shouyun Mountain...

Yin Hua was rippling in his mind, and Si He's laughter came: "I can't get out, so let them all come in."

Zhao Qing:! ?

Isn't that an unconventional move?

He made up his mind and calmly put away the formation talisman in front of him. He asked with concern, "Now that Senior Brother Liu has arrived at Shouyun Mountain, who will be stationed at the Changshengfang?"

"After all, Senior Brother Shen has also been staying at Siyou for the past few days."

Zhao Qing mentioned the matter of building a city in passing, which was considered as his tacit agreement.

What he is more concerned about now is Shen Mo's problem. It is impossible that the worker he hired with one million spirit stones would run away before working for two days, right?

Isn’t that a huge loss?

Shen Mo also showed a puzzled look, looked at Liu Zijing and said in a deep voice: "Why not transfer Senior Brother Wu who is staying in Qianyuan to Changshengfang?"

The usually taciturn shopkeeper Shen was very shrewd and directly said that he could catch an unlucky guy to take the place.

It is absolutely impossible to let him return to Changshengfang.

After all, he was the one who hugged the Empress' thigh first, so why should he give it up?

Not to mention that Lu Qing had destroyed the Xueyi Building in Changshengfang, and it would be quite a hassle to run it again.

Zhao Qing seemed to meet his aunt's gaze unintentionally, and they both waited for Liu Zijing's response tacitly.

This really opened their eyes.

I originally thought that the monks in Yujing would not be bootlickers.

After all, Liu Zijing and Shen Mo had never been so proactive about Zhao Qing, their future blood son, and Bai Wanqiu had only gone to Xianghenhai to check on Qinghuan's injuries...

Now it seems that it’s not that they don’t know how to lick, but they just feel that they don’t want to be too humble.

Now that Si He had made his move, Bai Wanqiu and Chen Changsheng immediately lined up and waited for their turn. Cheng Yue even sent Danxia's mountain protection restriction...

Zhao Qing couldn't help but sigh: "He, you are so fierce."

"Um!?"

The white-haired girl had an indifferent expression and her nasal tone was prolonged.

Zhao Qing immediately changed his tone: "Dad, you are so awesome!"

He had already realized that his family's original plan had been shattered by Si He's sword... Now he could only re-evaluate the situation and make new plans.

Liu Zijing hesitated for a moment and said, "Then let Junior Brother Wu go. Changshengfang is the number one place in Chu State, and its annual profit share is very high. This can be regarded as obtaining some resources for Junior Brother Wu."

At this moment, Chen Changsheng slowly put down his cup and interrupted, "As for Siyou's city construction, just let the court's craftsmen take turns day and night. Xiaoyi, don't forget it."

Zhao Qing: ? ?

Why do you even need to say this?

She actually called me Xiaoyi, Xiaoyi so affectionately!

Zhou Xiaoyi smiled in her beautiful eyes and bowed gracefully: "Senior Brother Chen's instructions will be kept in mind."

Chen Changsheng chuckled and nodded.

"Si You is new to the sect, and Xian Ning is very familiar with many of the complicated affairs within the sect."

"Xian Ning, go back to Changsheng Sword today and engrave some of the techniques from the Dharma Hall to bring to Si You."

Luo Xianning remained calm, as her master had just told her all this through telepathy.

She stood up, took the jade pot and refilled everyone's tea: "Xian Ning, I'll make a note of it."

Zhao Qing also stood up and saluted, saying respectfully, "Thank you, Master Chen, for your care!"

"Hey!"

Chen Changsheng accepted the greeting, sighed softly, and stood up: "I originally thought that Xiaoyi would be in charge of Siyou, but I didn't expect it to be Yue'er."

"That's fine too."

Wang Shuyue raised her head respectfully, tilting her pretty face towards the man to show that she was listening carefully.

Chen Changsheng looked up and down at the pretty woman in front of him, his expression becoming increasingly heavy, with a hint of regret in his eyes.

"Yue'er."

"The sect's affairs are very busy, so please don't delay your cultivation. For you right now, successfully building your foundation is the most important thing."

"In my opinion, let Xian Ning be an elder to help out."

"Once Zhao Qing's many trivial matters have been settled, it won't be too late for you to devote yourself to developing the sect..."

The man seemed to suddenly remember something, looked at Zhao Qing and asked again: "Is Lu Qing's sword in your hands?"

Zhao Qing: ...

He chose to lie to his master: "Master is still studying the sword intent and has not yet passed it down."

"Oh?"

Chen Changsheng's sword eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked Zhao Qing up and down with a smile: "With your Majesty's ability, this kind of tangible sword is like rotten wood. Why bother studying it?"

Zhao Qing remained silent.

He didn't understand why Chen Changsheng could lick Si He so smoothly while pretending to be cool.

Si He chuckled and thought: "He has met Qin Chuxin and knows that I am traveling with you."

The man shook his head and sighed with a smile. His figure gradually froze in the eyes of everyone, and the vibrating spiritual energy around him also subsided. This was a sign that he was about to be transferred and left.

"I once learned a sword-controlling technique at the Nine Swords Sacred Land, but Xian Ning was never able to grasp its true meaning."

"If Yue'er has time, she can ask the Empress for advice on her behalf."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Changsheng disappeared from the imperial study and left directly...

Zhao Qing had a strange expression on his face, and the boss's words were inscrutable.

Isn’t it just giving a gift?

He acts like he's worth two and a half million.

Liu Zijing and Bai Wanqiu smiled at each other, knowing that there was no way Chen Changsheng would go to Shouyun Mountain to visit.

He was the true emperor of Chu, and it was rare for him to achieve this level.

Luo Xianning's staying in Siyou in the future is Chen Changsheng's greatest gesture of goodwill and sincerity.

What's more, he is Lu Qing's senior brother, and he is afraid that he will be blamed if he goes to Shouyun Mountain, which would be a waste of time.

At this moment, it was finally Bai Wanqiu's turn to speak.

This Tianxiang Jindan female cultivator didn't make too many excuses, but just joked: "I'm going to Siyou to play these days, is it not difficult?"

Zhao Qingxin was eager for you to go...

"Of course it's fine. Even if Senior Sister Bai settles down in Shouyun Mountain, there won't be any problem at all."

……

Not long after, everyone left one after another.

Luo Xianning is going back to the Changsheng Sword Sect to engrave the skills of the Dharma Hall.

Shen Mo also left with Liu Zijing and went to Changshengfang to deal with the reconstruction of the commercial building there.

Kong Yang and Bai Wanqiu went ahead of them and went to Shouyun Mountain together.

For a moment, Zhao Qing and his family of four were the only ones left in the spacious imperial study.

The warm sun shines through the delicately carved window coffins, and the fine dust in the air is clearly visible.

My aunt walked slowly and picked up the porcelain in the stone cabinet to admire it.

"At first, I thought I didn't have any helpers, but in the blink of an eye, three or five more Foundation Establishment cultivators appeared..."

She fluttered her beautiful eyes and looked at Zhao Qing: "Qixiu and Dan Gui will arrive in the next two days, so we have to take care of them first."

What my aunt meant by "raising" was naturally providing them with resources to keep them in Shouyun Mountain.

Gu Qinghuan played with the black jade seal and listened quietly without saying a word.

Shu Yue pondered and said, "Xie Yihan, Miss Xiu, Li Dangui... In addition to the Yujing cultivators, there are also three people in the Siyou Sect who have reached the foundation stage."

For their family, this kind of scene was unimaginable in the past.