Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 108 Chu Xuan's Conditions

When Zhao Qi'an was led into the front hall, Tie Wuhen stood up to greet him and said with a smile: "Boss, you are finally here. If you come later, I won't be able to keep you."

Zhao Qi'an nodded slightly to Tie Wuhen as a greeting, and then his eyes fell on the other two people in the hall.

When he saw Chu Xuan, he was surprised that this man was so handsome and elegant. He didn't look like a warrior, but rather a scholar who was well-versed in the books of sages.

But then I thought, this person looks only about 40 years old, but he is an old friend of Master Tie...

Master Tie has been serving as a priest in the Zhao family of the East China Sea for forty years. Although he has become younger now because of his entry into the third-grade supernatural power, his actual age is already over eighty years old.

Being able to be called an old friend by him, this person must be quite old, but he still maintains this face. I am afraid he has already entered the realm of "heavenly man".

No wonder he was recommended by Master Tie to take over his position. He must not be an ordinary person.

However, Zhao Qian'an did not make a decision immediately. After all, this health hall was the result of his hard work, and it was also the key to his improvement in martial arts. If someone with bad intentions sneaked in, the consequences would be disastrous.

Fortunately, Zhao Qian'an knew whether this person could be used after seeing him with his own eyes.

He stared, and a barely perceptible gleam of light gradually flashed in the depths of his pupils.

After a moment, the divine light dissipated, and Zhao Qi'an showed a look of surprise.

Why did Master Tie find such a person? !
……

"Brother Chu, this is the boss I am working for now. He is now the chief minister of Zongzheng Temple, and he is Viscount Haiqing Zhao Qi'an."

Tie Wuhen enthusiastically introduced Zhao Qi'an to Chu Xuan.

Only then did Chu Xuan finally see the "boss" that Tie Wuhen had always mentioned. Who was he?

But just one look at it, I was immediately shocked.

The head of the Zhao family is a little too young.

Chu Xuan had just arrived in Kyoto City and didn’t know much about the city, and he didn’t know anyone like Zhao Qi’an.

Although he had heard of the name of the Zhao family of the East China Sea, after all, the Zhao family's business was spread all over the nine provinces of Daqian, but he only knew that the Zhao family of the East China Sea was the richest in the world.

Seeing how young this Zhao Dongjia is now, and hearing about his official position and title, a young man like him might already be able to look down upon his peers, but for Chu Xuan, it is really not enough. Without a wise leader, no one can help him.

He was not very willing to surrender in the first place, and now his intention was even less inclined.

Just as Chu Xuanzhong was thinking this, he suddenly felt a chill.

He just felt a pair of eyes locked onto his aura, and felt the absurdity of walking naked on the street.

This feeling came strangely and disappeared quickly.

Chu Xuan looked at Zhao Qian'an in doubt, but he could see that Mr. Zhao looked calm and there was nothing wrong with him.

"Is it an illusion?"

He was suspicious, but he didn't show it. He remained polite and stepped forward, bowed and said, "I'm Chu Xuan, from Liangzhou. This is my daughter Wuxin, meeting Mr. Zhao."

Zhao Qi'an returned the greeting with a bow: "Zhao family of the East Sea, Zhao Qi'an."

After a brief introduction, everyone took their seats.

Zhao Qi'an sat on the main seat, and Tie Wuhen asked, "The boss hasn't sent anyone to the Health Hall to report the news these days. I guess he hasn't decided on a successor for me yet? I'm willing to vouch for Brother Chu. How about letting Brother Chu take charge of the Health Hall?"

Chu Xuan's face darkened when he said this. He was unwilling to work for the Zhao family in the first place, but it was Tie Wuhen who kept persuading him that he was willing to stay and meet the owner of the Zhao family.

But unexpectedly, Tie Wuhen personally acted as a guarantor, but in the end he was left to look after a charity?
What's so special about this small charity hall that is worthy of a great man like him... to personally take charge of it?

If it weren't for his friendship with Tie Wuhen, which made him know what kind of person Tie Wuhen was, he would have thought that Tie Wuhen was deliberately humiliating him.

Chu Xuan's attitude turned cold, and he cupped his hands and said, "I'm afraid that Mr. Zhao will misunderstand me. I came here today just to reminisce with an old friend, and I have no intention of working for the Zhao family."

Before Zhao Qi'an could say anything, Tie Wuhen became anxious: "Brother Chu, what you said is unreasonable. You told me that you came to Jingdu City to find a place to stay. If that's the case, I would introduce you to the boss, but my boss hasn't even opened his mouth yet, and you didn't even listen to the conditions that the boss is willing to give. Now you are so determined?"

He had sacrificed his face to ask the boss to come to Yangshengtang in person and personally act as a guarantor, but in the end Chu Xuan didn't even listen to the conditions and made a final statement first. Isn't this an embarrassment to him?
Chu Xuan was helpless and explained, "Brother Tie, I'm not trying to embarrass you. Now that things have come to this, I might as well be frank. The main reason I came to Kyoto City is to enter the third floor of the Heavenly Book Pavilion."

The Heavenly Book Pavilion can be said to be open to warriors from all over the world, as long as you pay money.

But only those with meritorious service are not allowed to enter the top three, and the examination is quite strict. I heard that only Emperor Tianwu and the Imperial Master can enter the top floor of the Heavenly Book Pavilion.

This is also the reason why Chu Xuan is unwilling to join the Zhao family. Although the Zhao family is powerful, it is said that they have no power in the court. If they want to arrange for him to enter the third floor of the Heavenly Book Pavilion, it would be extremely difficult. This is not something that can be solved with money.

He stood up, facing Zhao Qi'an, and asked in a deep voice: "May I ask, Master Zhao, if I am willing to join you, could you help me enter the third floor of the Heavenly Book Pavilion?"

"can."

"Since Mr. Zhao knows...what?!"

Chu Xuan spoke subconsciously, and when he reacted, he looked at Zhao Qian'an in surprise.

But Zhao Qi'an looked calm, as if he had just agreed to an ordinary matter.

Chu Xuan thought that after he stated his conditions, Mr. Zhao would back off, and it would also be considered as giving an explanation to his old friend.

Do you agree?
How dare he say yes?

Chu Xuan couldn't help but said, "Mr. Zhao, this is not a joke."

Zhao Qi'an frowned: "Since I've spoken, it's certainly not a joke."

Chu Xuan laughed angrily: "Then I would like to hear how Mr. Zhao plans to help me enter the third floor of the Heavenly Book Pavilion?"

Zhao Qi'an said: "You said one thing wrong."

"what?"

"It's not just Emperor Tianwu and the Imperial Master who can enter the uppermost level of the Heavenly Book Pavilion. There was a third person who built the Heavenly Book Pavilion back then."

"who?"

"The dean of Bailu Academy, An Shoudao!"

Zhao Qi'an paused for a moment and said, "In a year, the Spring Examination will be held soon. Dean An will be certified as a 'literary saint' and become a first-class Taoist. At that time, he will be eligible to enter the upper three floors of the Heavenly Book Pavilion again. If you want to investigate anything, just tell him when the time comes."

Chu Xuan was stunned for a long time. For a moment, he didn't know whether he should be shocked that there were other people at the top of the Heavenly Book Pavilion, or should he be shocked that a first-grade Yang Immortal would appear in the city of Kyoto a year later.

But he realized something was wrong and said, "What does that have to do with you?"

Tie Wuhen coughed and explained, "Brother Chu, you don't know that Dean An is now also the Dong family's tribute, sitting in the Zhao family's business for the Dong family."

This powerful person who has already stepped half a foot into the threshold of the first rank is actually a Zhao family priest? !
What is the origin of this Zhao family?
Chu Xuan's heart was suddenly filled with turmoil.

(End of this chapter)