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

Chapter 1170 The Practice of Cannibalism

After hearing Grand Master Yu's long speech, the newly appointed Celestial Masters were first stunned, and then they started talking all at once, shouting excitedly.

"Grand Tutor Yu, that's not what you said back then. You personally admitted that the Nine Cauldrons belonged to the human race of Shenzhou, not to the Ying family or any single surname."

The True Map of the Mountains and Rivers of China is a treasure of the land, not the private property of the Qin Dynasty.

"Grand Tutor Yu, I have indeed moved into the Epang Palace. But I never intended to live in a palace."

It was the magistrate of Xianyang who said that our Heavenly Master had made great contributions to the Qin Dynasty, and that since the officials had moved to Xingyang, many palaces were now empty.

Since it's empty anyway, why don't we move in?

Heaven have mercy, although I stayed in the Epang Palace, I only meditated there for two nights.

I didn't touch any of the maids or pageboys.

"Grand Tutor Yu, it is true that I have acquired some properties in Xianyang. But these are all from the salary given to us by the Xianyang magistrate! What would I, a Taoist practitioner, need eight hundred acres of paddy fields south of the city for?"

"Grand Tutor Yu, you just said you don't play word games and don't deliberately lie to people."

But if you had told us earlier that observing the true form diagram and studying the Great Yu Divine Cauldron would have extended your tenure, you would have been able to continue working.

We certainly won't... cough, we might still study the Great Yu Cauldron, but at least we'll be fully aware of our own situation, unlike now, where we're confused and kept in the dark.

Xiao Yu shouted, "You are all virtuous people, how dare you slander me with your bare words, saying that I did not notify you in advance?"

She turned to the corner and shouted, "All fellow Daoists who have accepted labor dispatch, step forward!"

From the western corner, a few dozen people emerged from a somewhat unusual-looking group of people.

Xiao Yu called on him again, "Fellow Daoist Lei Junzi of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, please explain the rules of labor dispatch to everyone."

Lei Junzi was reluctant, but dared not disobey Grand Tutor Yu's simple order.

He first explained the meaning and rules of "labor dispatch", then looked at the newly promoted Celestial Masters and sighed: "Fellow Daoists, I also participated in your gathering in Xianyang in the past."

We are not strangers.

You are indeed aware of the labor dispatch issue.

We didn't come here voluntarily to participate in the selection of Grand Tutor; we all have to serve the Imperial Observatory and the Ying family according to the benefits we receive.

Since you've participated in this contest, you should accept the consequences of your bet.

“We did know about the labor dispatch program before. But Grand Tutor Yu didn’t say that we also had to abide by the rules of the labor dispatch program!” Many of the Celestial Masters cried out in dissatisfaction.

The temporary workers, who had initially remained neutral, became somewhat agitated.

Hong Zhenjun shouted, "What makes you think you are superior to us and deserve special privileges?"

We are also immortals, orthodox disciples from various Daoist palaces.

If we're really going to talk about who's superior and who's inferior, then you're not as good as us.

We were just guests who came to the library to borrow some secret texts; we didn't have the chance to study the Nine Tripods and the True Form Diagram!

You willingly entered this game, only to be defeated by Grand Tutor Yu, becoming tainted with karma and suffering. And you still have the nerve to complain?

In fact, his status was not only not low, but very high; he was a veteran immortal.

Most newly appointed Celestial Masters are not as good as him and should be addressed as "Senior".

"This has nothing to do with social status or wealth, it's just that everything needs to be explained in advance!" Even when facing Zhong Yuangong, he had to soften his tone.

"It's common knowledge, why do I need to explain it in advance?" Xiaoyu glanced at the group of Celestial Masters and said calmly, "If any of you are not convinced, step forward."

—Damn it, are you going to stand up and get beaten up in public?

The newly appointed Celestial Masters harbored resentment, yet none of them dared to step forward.

Qiu Mingzi asked, "Grand Tutor Yu, things have come to this point, and we have no choice but to accept our defeat. But how should we calculate the extended period?"

Xiao Yu said, "I will not make things difficult for you. Although you are all the ones who lost the battle, and theoretically you are one level below these distinguished guests, I will still follow the previously unified 'contract worker standard' to determine your service hours."

"Fellow Daoist Lei Junzi, why don't you explain this to everyone?"

“No need to explain. They already inquired about the rules of labor dispatch, and they know what level of secret manual they borrowed and how long they should serve the Great Qin,” Lei Junzi said.

“We also looked at the True Form Diagram and studied the Nine Tripods,” said a newly appointed Celestial Master.

Lei Junzi sighed, "Then there's nothing more to say. Prepare to live and die with the Qin Dynasty!"
I arrived in Xianyang at the beginning of the year and only borrowed the "Methods for Cultivating Daoist Soldiers" before having to leave it until April of next year.

You've studied the Nine Tripods for at least ten years, with no upper limit.

It takes at least five years to master the basics of copying a true likeness.

You even moved into the Epang Palace, enjoying the treatment of emperors! Even if the Qin Dynasty falls, you will still have to repay Grand Tutor Yu's kindness!

He said his last sentence in a sarcastic tone.

The newly appointed Celestial Master looked grim and glared at him with hostility.

Xiao Yu gently comforted you, "When the Qin Dynasty truly falls, even if the debt of gratitude cannot be repaid, the Ying family will no longer need you. At that time, they will definitely let you leave."

No one was comforted at all.

Then she said, "Everyone, I have won the battle of magic against the Grand Tutor!"

What I mean is, your supernatural powers are not as good as mine, and your Taoist magic is not as good as mine either.

You are inferior to me in every way, but I am willing to accompany the Qin Dynasty to the end. What reason do you have to be pretentious?
Let's all calm down and cooperate sincerely with each other!

To express my determination to share weal and woe with you all, I have decided to share with you the complete 'Ancestral Dragon Secret Method' and 'Nine Cauldrons Dragon Control Technique'.

The preceding words only fueled their anger.

But the key point is the last sentence.

Before the last sentence had even finished, the newly appointed Celestial Masters cried out in shock.

"Grand Tutor Yu, are you serious? The Ancestral Dragon Secret Technique, the Nine Cauldrons Dragon Control, is that the magic you used to conquer the Heavenly Court back then?"

Xiaoyu said, "I told you, I won't lie to you or play word games."

It is the complete secret method of the Ancestral Dragon.

Moreover, I can now impart the secret technique to you.”

After saying that, she took out a piece of spirit jade from her sleeve and poured the secret technique into it.

Inside the hall, not only the newly appointed Celestial Masters, but everyone else had burning eyes and excited expressions.

At most, Guan Zhenren and the others' excited expressions also contained a hint of anxiety and worry.

Xiao Yu held up the spirit jade and shook it, saying, "I'll make this clear beforehand. You belong to the 'Contract Celestial Masters,' bound by contracts and oaths to the Heavenly Dao to remain in the Imperial Observatory and serve the Great Qin."

Therefore, you must pay a price for all the benefits you have gained in Qin.

This secret method, at an internal discount price, with a 15-year long-term contract, isn't too expensive, is it?

"Not expensive at all!" No one hesitated; all the newly appointed Celestial Masters said in unison.

—Damn it, the Qin Dynasty only has three years left to live. The research on the Nine Tripods and the copying of the True Form Diagram have already tied us to the Qin Dynasty for more than ten or even several decades.

Even if the contract were extended by another fifteen years, it would be like adding insult to injury for a toad in a pond; it would have frozen to death long ago.

"Come, make a solemn oath to 'reveal the Heavenly Dao,' promising that you will not be taught this except to your direct disciples, and then you may make a copy."

Xiao Yu said generously, "Master Guan, Master Grey Crane, don't just stand there."

This secret technique represents my determination to share both joy and sorrow with you all. You have already been in the same boat with me, so naturally you deserve to receive this secret technique for free.

The temporary worker, Hong Zhenjun, couldn't help but ask, "What about us?"

"You also get an internal discount, a 15-year long-term contract. Yes, it's still a labor dispatch job. You'll just stay in Xianyang and do what you can, without having to go to the front lines to fight," Xiaoyu said.

"Thank you!" Hong Zhenjun hesitated for only a moment before taking out a piece of spirit jade and quickly stepping forward.

He was skilled in alchemy and had previously been helping the Imperial Observatory refine elixirs and immortal pills.

The job is relatively easy.

Of a fifteen-year contract, only three years can be fulfilled.

It was totally worth it for the Ancestral Dragon's Secret Technique.

Moreover, having obtained the secret techniques of the Ancestral Dragon, wouldn't one have to study the Great Yu Cauldron?

Research on the Dayu Ding will take at least ten years.

never mind.

Evening, it was still the Black Ice Platform.

The Celestial Masters who obtained the secret techniques of the Ancestral Dragon all ran down the mountain in high spirits to study the Great Yu Divine Cauldron.

Guan Zhenren, Huihe Zhenren, and Yang Li, Xiao Yu's three trusted and beloved generals, remained in the hall.

After everyone had left, Guan Zhenren said worriedly, "These days, with Grand Tutor Yu in charge of Xianyang and them busy studying the Nine Cauldrons and the True Form Diagram, nothing serious has happened."

But once Grand Tutor Ke Yu leaves, I fear the verbal agreement won't be enough to bind them!

“It’s not just a verbal promise; words spoken in public at Mount Hua are no different from a solemn oath to Heaven,” Xiaoyu said.

“There is still a difference.” Yang Li looked at her with a puzzled expression. “If they swear an oath to the Heavenly Emperor and then break their oath, the Heavenly Emperor will punish them sooner or later.”

If you make a promise in public and then break it, the Heavenly Emperor will certainly be disgusted, but he can punish you or choose to ignore it.

I dare say, all the gods and Buddhas in the heavens will laugh at you, but they'll treat those who break their promises with complete indifference.

Xiao Yu said calmly, "Do you think I still need the Heavenly Emperor or other great gods to uphold justice for me in this day and age?"

Yang Li asked, "You want to seek justice for yourself? They're definitely afraid of you and won't dare to confront you directly."

But the law doesn't punish everyone; there are so many of them, how can you possibly hold them all accountable?

"Why not give it a try? I think that as virtuous immortals, they should still have some dignity and care about cause and effect and karma," Xiaoyu said.

Master Grey Crane said, "Even if the Grand Tutor has confidence in himself and in the current social climate, he shouldn't have brought out the Ancestral Dragon Secret Technique! This secret technique is too important."

Xiao Yu sighed, "In my short life, I have created countless martial arts techniques and secret arts."

If I weren't worried that bad people would use the techniques for evil purposes, I would petition to make all the secret manuals public.

This is what she means.

While in Western Shu, she gave away several of the "immortal techniques" she had created.

They even taught Ziying and the others the fundamental principles.

She continued, "It's rare that the Ancestral Dragon Secret Technique is a 'good technique' that can persuade evil people to do good, help good people turn the tide, and help humanity fight against the divine."

The wider it spreads, the better the humane world becomes. I am very satisfied and content, and I have no regrets whatsoever.

That's the truth, but the truth wasn't fully told.

The secret techniques of the Ancestral Dragon that she created must be driven by a benevolent and selfless heart.

It wasn't that she intentionally set any restrictions.

There are no special restrictions; it is purely a natural law of human destiny.

Limitations can be overcome, but the laws of nature can only be followed.

It's somewhat similar to Yang Chan's Lotus Lantern.

If any evil cultivators do overstep the limits and steal humanity's fortune, they can remind the Three Saints of Fire Cloud Cave to continue patching up humanity's fortune.

This is also a good thing.

“In that case, I have nothing more to say. Let’s go down the mountain and study the Great Yu Cauldron!” said the Gray Crane Immortal with a complicated expression.

"Master Guan and Yang Li, you may go. Master Grey Crane, wait a moment, I have something to ask you."

Xiao Yu extended her right hand from her sleeve, calculating as she asked, "A few months ago, I entrusted the Divine Mace Guardian to deliver a message to the Imperial Observatory. Do you remember?"

After a moment's thought, Grey Crane Immortal asked, "Is it about the matter of King Guangfu of Xiangyin, Wang E?"

He fumbled in his sleeve for a while but found nothing. He said awkwardly, "I did prepare a detailed investigation report on Wang E. It's just that it's been too long and I don't have it with me right now."

Xiao Yu put down his right hand and said, "The investigation report isn't urgent. Tell me first how the Heavenly Court reacted and why they left that guy alive instead of eliminating him."

The day of Wang E's death is the third day of the fourth lunar month.

On this day every year, he would force the local people to offer young boys and girls as sacrifices.

It's almost the third day of the sixth lunar month now, has he eaten anyone?

She just did some calculations.

Based on the karma between him and Lu Wan's fairy wife Qiu Shui, he determined that Qiu Shui was in good condition and was pregnant with Lu Wan's child.

However, the calamity of the autumn floods was not completely eliminated.

In other words, Wang E not only remained the Prince of Guangfu in Xiangyin, but also did not give up his idea of ​​kidnapping Qiu Shui.

That day, she clearly instructed the Divine Mace Guardian to deliver a message to the Gray Crane Immortal and the Heavenly Master Zhang of the Heavenly Court, instructing them to handle Wang E's case.

The Grey Crane Immortal said, "He probably didn't eat people this year, after all, his matter has reached the ears of the Emperor."

I once sent a talisman to Xiangyin to warn him.

The reason why the Heavenly Court did not immediately punish him seems to be related to his destiny.

He still has a destiny to fulfill.

Xiaoyu said, "No matter what destiny he has, or whether he has eaten people this year or not."

It is a fact that he used to eat a pair of young boys and girls every year.

Since the facts of the case are true, why is no action taken?

When dealing with cases involving me, the Heavenly Court has never delayed for even a quarter of an hour.

Grey Crane Immortal sighed, "Wang E is the 'King of Guangfu,' and Xiangyin is far from the Central Plains, located in the wild south. It's inevitable that both the Heavenly Court and the Imperial Court will be somewhat lax in their management."

Seeing Grand Tutor Yu's solemn expression, he hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Grand Tutor, it is not uncommon for gods to eat people."

People have always stuck to the old ways, as long as the gods fulfill their divine duty of protecting the area and do not cause great public resentment.

Even if one or two people were robbed, the authorities would not investigate unless the people complained.

One reason is that they can't investigate everything. Another reason is that there's no reason to investigate.

Xiaoyu exclaimed in shock and anger, "I can barely accept that you say you can't investigate it all. But what kind of logic is it that there's no reason to investigate?"

(End of this chapter)