If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1158 To Take, First Give
Ying Qian fulfilled Grand Tutor Yu's mission very well.

When requesting the bestowal of the title at the Temple of Earth, Xiaoyu led the newly appointed Celestial Master to offer sacrifices to the former kings of the Qin Dynasty.

Inside the Ying Clan Ancestral Hall, nearly half of the ancestral tablets have come to life.

It's not that less than half of the ancestors of the Ying clan have arrived.

These are the few remaining descendants of the Ying clan who have survived to this day.

The rest either sought other paths, such as serving in the blessed land of the Zhou royal family, becoming mountain gods or city gods in some place, or simply reincarnating as beings who held the fate of the Qin clan and the power of the king. At this time, all of them manifested their power.

Their souls appeared in the Qin ancestral temple, and some even revealed their true forms.

Seeing Grand Tutor Yu leading the court officials in their worship at the Temple of Earth, their faces were filled with joy and respect.

Upon noticing Hu Hai beside them, whose eyes were darting around and whose face showed fear, they immediately glared at him angrily.

Even someone with a short temper like Ying Dang would point at him and hurl insults.

Hu Hai was so frightened that he trembled and immediately crawled on the ground, his face pale and covered in sweat, kowtowing to his ancestors to beg for forgiveness.

As Grand Master Yu had requested, the former kings of Qin bestowed their power and fortune upon the dozens of immortals standing at the front.

Sensing the divine authority and fortune bestowed upon them, all the great immortals frowned, their faces showing little joy.

Of course, they didn't suspect anything.

Given their status and level of expertise, it would be unreasonable and abnormal for the former king of Qin to completely ignore them.

The current behavior of the former king of Qin is perfectly normal in their eyes.

Even a celestial being, or even a mystical immortal, becoming a Heavenly Master in this dilapidated Qin Dynasty would be met with gratitude and praise from the ancestors of the Ying clan for eighteen generations, who would receive the best and most esteemed treatment.

They simply didn't want to be too entangled with the Qin Dynasty, and their request for an official title at the Temple of Earth was out of necessity.

However, even if they resisted in their hearts, they were indeed requesting the land to be sealed.

If you request the fiefdom, the former king of Qin will respond, the contract will be established, and some of the power and fortune will be accepted by them.

Xiaoyu calmly accepted all the remaining fortune and power of the former king.

She can afford it.

Leaving aside the future, based on her current actions alone, it is all karma that the Qin Dynasty's Ying clan owes her. The key point is that Grand Tutor Yu has been helping the Ying clan maintain the dynasty's fortune, but just like when he was prime minister in Western Shu, he has never diverted fortune to cultivate.

Borrowing the fortune of a dynasty or the fortune of humanity to satisfy one's own cultivation needs is the most merit-consuming behavior.

She was very different from the other cultivators of the Fulong Court.

Giving her good fortune and power now is only repaying part of the karmic debt.

The remaining cause and effect must be repaid with the repeated calls of "Uncle Father" from the Qin Emperor.

After the three seals of Heaven, Earth, and Man were completed, Xiao Yu led a group of newly promoted Celestial Masters back to the headquarters of the Imperial Observatory of the Black Ice Platform.

"Now that we're colleagues, there's no need for us to keep things to ourselves."

Many of you have traveled thousands of miles from overseas to the Central Plains.

Some of his intentions were for the sake of the Qin Dynasty under the Ying clan, some for the sake of the Ying clan's heritage, or perhaps for other purposes.

You know the truth yourselves, and I won't pretend I don't.

Xiao Yu smiled and met the various gazes of the crowd, and said frankly, "The Great Qin does indeed have several rare treasures, such as the Nine Tripods of Yu the Great."

Using the Qin Emperor's First Dragon to study the Nine Tripods of Yu the Great will have remarkable effects.

I must say that the aura of the First Emperor and the Nine Cauldrons have been of great help in enabling me to achieve what I have today.

It's normal for you all to be envious of the benefits I've received.

There is also a true map of the landscape of China.

Lu Jin Gong frankly stated that he was interested in the True Form Diagram of the Four Rivers, and others should also have some interest in studying it.

The Great Qin Treasury is truly the most precious place on earth.

It is not only a national treasure, but also a crystallization of human wisdom.

"All of these, along with the Ying clan's armory and treasury, I am willing to offer them all, on behalf of the Ying clan, for our shared enjoyment with you all."

"What? You're willing to let us have access to the Nine Cauldrons?"

"Would you be willing to show us the true forms of the Five Sacred Mountains and Four Great Rivers?"

The newly appointed Celestial Masters, who had initially been somewhat dejected, were now both shocked and excited.

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Even the storage rooms built by the Human Emperor after plundering the Divine Land are considered by me to be the wealth of the entire human race."

Sacred and spiritual objects like the Nine Tripods and the True Form Diagram could not possibly belong exclusively to the Ying family.

They have always belonged to the entire human race and should rightfully be under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Observatory of the Celestial Empire.

At this time, the Qin Dynasty was the legitimate ruler of China, and these things belonged to the Qin Dynasty.

It is under my control, and also under the control of all of you.

Even if the Great Qin Dynasty is no longer the legitimate successor of China in the future, they will still belong to the Imperial Observatory of the Celestial Empire.

Then we'll have to let go.

Lu Jin Gong bowed respectfully and exclaimed, "Grand Tutor Yu, what magnanimity! I wish to see the true map of the Yellow River. When will my wish be fulfilled?"

Xiao Yu said, "If you want to see the true shape of the Yellow River, you can do it now."

She raised her right arm, and a point of fluorescence flew out from her sleeve, unfolding above her head—it was indeed a true map of the Yellow River with its winding course.

Lu Jin Gong was startled and remained speechless for a long time.

Finally, he could only bow down again, without saying a word, and carefully look at the true form picture.

Xiaoyu looked around at everyone again.

Their eyes were filled with longing and excitement.

"Whatever you desire, whatever the Great Qin possesses, we will do our best to fulfill it," she said.

Qiu Mingzi looked puzzled and asked, "Why is Grand Tutor Yu so generous? Although these treasures do indeed belong to Shenzhou and the entire human race, and not to any one family or clan, they are now under the custody of Great Qin."

We have yet to accomplish even the smallest feat for the Qin Dynasty.

Xiaoyu sighed, "In earlier years, there might have been a merit-based test, a selection system."

But things are different now. The Qin Dynasty is on its last legs and is on the verge of collapse.

Time is of the essence, and these treasures have an expiration date.

At this time, it belonged to the Qin Dynasty's Ying clan, but in a few years it would no longer.

Every day you use it is one less day you have left.

At this time, it's better to use these treasures to win people's hearts and unite everyone to turn the tide than for the rebels to invade Guanzhong and seize these priceless treasures.

That sounded so honest that Akiko couldn't find any fault with it and could only secretly praise her for being smart and rational.

"Alas, they didn't even need to invade Guanzhong. Back then, I asked the Three Holy Mothers of Mount Hua to act as guarantors and promised the gods of the Four Rivers and Five Sacred Mountains that if any feudal lords were to establish their own kingdoms, ascend Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to Heaven, and display their power throughout the world, I would return the true map of the landscape of China."

I swore an oath to Heaven, and I dare not disobey it.

"If a feudal lord were to ascend Mount Tai and be granted the title of king, I would certainly hand over the True Form Map to him," Xiao Yu added. "Since Grand Tutor Yu is being so frank, let's not hold back any longer," Qiu Mingzi said, his gaze fixed intently on the people beside him before finally addressing Grand Tutor Yu: "I wish to examine the Nine Tripods, is that permissible?"

Upon hearing this, the gazes of the other newly appointed Grand Tutors became even more intense, and the flush on their faces became even harder to conceal.

"Of course. I transported the Nine Tripods of Yu the Great through the earth's veins to seven of the most crucial prefectures in the southeast, northwest, and southwest of China. Only the 'Phoenix Cry Black Mountain Tripod' remained in Guanzhong."

If you are curious about the Nine Tripods, I can bring them out for everyone to see.

Xiao Yu greeted Lu Jin Gong and put away the Yellow River True Form Map.

Then, she led them to the foot of Black Ice Terrace Mountain.

After communicating with the Qinling Mountains for a moment, she gently stomped her foot, and with a muffled "clang," a large cauldron was expelled from the mountain range's belly.

The cauldron is 33 feet tall, with a square mouth that is 26 feet wide. It is entirely black, as if cast from black iron, and its surface is covered with lifelike images of various birds. With just a few strokes, they are vividly depicted, as if they contain the spirits of mythical beasts.

They are all ancient mythical beasts belonging to the Phoenix family, hence the name "Phoenix Crying at the Black Mountain Cauldron".

Qiu Mingzi and the other immortals' pupils contracted, their eyes filled with undisguised shock.

Even though they were standing right next to her, they could guess that Yu Fengxian had used the earth's veins to retrieve the large cauldron hidden deep within the earth.

But the whole process was completely devoid of any human touch.

They were like mortals watching immortals perform magic tricks; they only found it exciting, but couldn't understand the principles and processes, and didn't understand how the Nine Cauldrons came to be.

Moreover, the enormous cauldron, standing three zhang tall, was larger than an ordinary person's house. Yet, after emerging from the mountain range, it didn't even leave a single hole in the ground.

Could it be that Yu Fengxian has completely refined the Nine Cauldrons from a material form into a form of primordial energy?
Xiao Yu patted the large cauldron and said, "This cauldron will always be here. Anyone who wants to study it, or who wants to enter the Great Qin Treasury to look up all kinds of rare and precious books, can stay at the Black Ice Platform."

The Black Ice Platform was the true headquarters of the Imperial Observatory.

The benefits extend far beyond the Nine Tripods and the Hidden Chamber.

You can explore it yourselves; I won't go into too much detail today.

As for the True Form Diagrams, I will place them in the underground treasury of the Weather Bureau in Xianyang City.

Lu Jin Gong pointed at the large cauldron and said incredulously, "A sacred artifact of humanity, you just put it down the mountain, outside? Aren't you afraid it will be stolen?"

Xiaoyu said, "Haven't you been studying it down the mountain? Who could steal it from you right in front of you?"

To say it was forcibly taken would be even more impossible.

You are now the Celestial Masters of the Great Qin Dynasty, having completed the Three Seals of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and now hold the power of the Celestial Master.

After a few more days of research, we should be able to use the Celestial Masters' Taoist methods to send the Nine Cauldrons into the Qinling Dragon Vein.

"Once you enter the dragon vein, no one can take the cauldron until the ancestral dragon is completely destroyed."

Lu Jin Gong glanced at the newly promoted Celestial Masters with their various expressions and advised them tactfully, "Grand Tutor Yu would be better off staying at the Black Ice Platform and personally overseeing the Great Cauldron."

Xiao Yu said, "I am in Xianyang, and coming here is just a matter of a thought."

Nearly five hundred newly appointed Celestial Masters chose to stay at the foot of the mountain to watch and tinker with the giant cauldron.

Xiao Yu led another group of celestial masters, headed by Lu Jin Gong, back to Xianyang City and entered the underground vault of the Qingyu Division.

“In the past, without the Grand Master’s Token, it was impossible to open the Dragon Fiend Formation. Now I have modified the access permissions of the Dragon Fiend Formation, and with the Grand Master’s Token, you can freely enter the secret vault.”

Xiaoyu raised her right hand, "Splash~~"

A fluorescent river flowed from the cuff, transforming into hundreds of spiritual diagrams.

They shimmered with various colors of light, flying around indoors like a group of fish trapped in a tank.

"Take whatever you want."

Leaving behind these words, and a newly appointed Celestial Master with a shocked expression and eyes filled with greed and longing, Xiao Yu vanished from the underground vault in a flash.

"Grand Tutor Yu, should I send a wandering spirit to keep an eye on the Black Ice Platform and this place?" Ying Qian asked.

He waited patiently on the sidelines for a long time until Grand Tutor Yu returned to the Qingyu Division and the new Celestial Master was no longer by his side before approaching to inquire.

Xiao Yu asked curiously, "Even the weakest among them has mastered several secret techniques of the Celestial Masters sect. How can your wandering spirit approach them without being detected?"

Ying Qian shook his head and said, "I'm just reminding them that they're being watched, so they don't make any mistakes."

Xiaoyu laughed and said, "You underestimate them too much. Half of them, once they make up their minds, are not afraid of being discovered."

After all, they've already run away with the treasure, why would they care about being discovered?

"That's exactly what I'm worried about!"

Ying Qian nodded repeatedly, looking at Grand Tutor Yu with seriousness and respect, waiting for her to clear up his doubts.

Nowadays, whoever treats Grand Tutor Yu as a fool is the biggest fool in the world.

Since Grand Tutor Yu isn't stupid, the fact that she did something that seemed foolish must have a deeper meaning that they didn't understand.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Do you want them to die for the Qin Dynasty?"

Ying Qian smiled wryly and said, "Among the newly arrived Celestial Masters, there are ninety-four Great Immortals alone."

Even powerful beings like Ye Jiutian, who are considered Golden Immortals.

There are overseas veteran immortals such as Lu Jin Gong, Zhong Yuan Gong, and He Zhen Jun.

There is a contemporary celestial being with a reputation comparable to that of Dongfang Shuo, named Qiu Mingzi.
Even when the late emperor was alive, the number of immortals willing to die for the Qin Dynasty could be counted on one hand.

Most of them were just there to benefit from the good fortune of the Qin Dynasty.

Now that the Qin Dynasty has lost its fortune, it's all thanks to God that the new Celestial Master is able to stay peacefully in Xianyang and not betray his own side.

How could we possibly expect them to 'die for us'?

Xiaoyu said, "I'm only asking if you want to."

"Of course I would think about it, but I wouldn't dare to even dream about it." Despite saying this, Ying Qian's eyes lit up.

Grand Tutor Yu must be confident to say that.

"If you want to take something, you must first give something."

Xiao Yu said meaningfully, "In the days to come, whatever they want, the court and the Ying family should try their best to satisfy them."

Even if they don't want it, we'll still stuff it into their hands.

For example, titles, mansions, and treasures.
Just then, the officials of Xianyang went to Xingyang with the Second Emperor, leaving many rooms in the Epang Palace empty.

Instruct Ziying to prepare the most luxurious palace for the new Grand Tutor and send all kinds of priceless treasures to his residence.

In short, we must use all of Qin's power to win their hearts.

Before the debate at Mount Hua, she had publicly sworn an oath with the new Celestial Master that even if they failed to win the position of Grand Master, they must remain in the Imperial Observatory and serve the Qin Dynasty for at least three months.

"At least three months" means there is no upper limit!
How can we increase the "service" time?
Responsibility is always linked to power and interests.

The more you take, the greater the karmic consequences, and naturally the longer your "service" period will be.

Although Grand Tutor Yu did not explain it clearly, Ying Qian, with his own insight and wisdom, immediately understood.

"I'm afraid they might collude with the rebels outside, and escape with the True Form Map, or even the Nine Tripods of Yu the Great."

Xiao Yu smiled faintly, "It's dangerous for a child to carry gold through a busy market. Do I look like a 'child' now?"

(End of this chapter)