Shushan: Extinction

Chapter 40 The main mission is completed!

Lord Yan closed his eyes and crumpled the fine rice paper in front of him into a ball. The brush placed next to it also rolled down, and the water-ground blue bricks below were stained.

The eldest son Yan Fan, who was standing nearby, saw this scene and was immediately shocked and said:

"Dad? What's wrong?"

Lord Yan narrowed his eyes and stared at Qinyuanchun Xue in front of him again, with a bitter smile on his face.

At this moment, Lord Yan did not seem to be appreciating a new poem, but more like facing two cups of poisoned wine, and he had to choose one to drink in the next second!

Then, Lord Yan looked at Gong Tianwu, or to be more precise, at the book "Ci Shuo" floating on Gong Tianwu's shoulder. After more than ten seconds, he took a deep breath and said word by word:
"Li Jixian, you win. I am not as good as you in writing this poem!"

After hearing these words, "Ci Shuo" suddenly began to turn pages without wind, and then a faint image of an old man appeared in the back, and judging from his facial features, it was Li Jixian.

The old man smiled with satisfaction, then turned into points of light and dropped into the book.

This is Li Jixian's obsession! He is a great scholar of the time, and his heroic spirit is still hidden in his works that he worked so hard on. Now his wish has been fulfilled, and all his spirit has been integrated into "Ci Shuo", which has strengthened this book.

Although this person completely disappeared between heaven and earth, the soul of "Ci Shuo" was also sublimated because of this. If Gong Tianwu carefully checked it at this time, he would find that "Ci Shuo" had been upgraded from a mid-level yellow treasure to an upper-level yellow treasure.

And three words were added at the end of "Ci Shuo": refined.

For magic weapons and equipment with weapon souls, the absence of these three words means that the holder has not obtained the recognition of the weapon soul at all, which means that the power of the magic weapon cannot be exerted at all. If it is not handled properly, it may hinder at a critical time, or even have a negative effect.

Seeing this scene, everyone was even more shocked. They had not expected to see such a Western scene, and they talked about it excitedly.

The fact that Lord Yan actually took the initiative to admit defeat caused an uproar among some people, but some people looked indifferent, as if they already knew the outcome of the matter, so the hall became even more noisy.

Of course, as Lord Yan admitted defeat, Gong Tianwu's retina began to show hints:

"Congratulations, you have successfully completed the main mission: Words Speak."

"Please go to Kongsang Mountain in Anshui County to start the next task."

After seeing this information, Gong Tianwu let out a long sigh, feeling relieved.

Isn’t it just for this day that I have been working so hard to do all these things?

***
At this time, Boss Yan Ge stood up with a sullen face, bowed to those around him, then turned and left, looking like he was going to leave the table right away.

Yan Fan looked very unwilling at this time, and directly asked:
"Dad, Dad, how can you admit defeat?"

Lord Yan had a very unpleasant look on his face. He waved his hand and pushed him away.

Yan Fan became more and more anxious. When Yanei got angry, he didn't even care about his father's expression and rushed forward to block him again:
"Daddy!! Are you sick? Why are you admitting defeat? That's a Mystical Grade magic weapon!!"

Veins on Lord Yan's forehead suddenly popped out, and he slapped Yan Fan hard in the face, causing Yan Fan to take two steps back and even bleed from his nose.

However, this slap did not seem to have much effect. Lord Yan's eyes were already darkening, but he saw that this evil son was still gasping for breath, with an unconvinced and defiant look on his face. He could only cover his chest with his hands, point at his strategist Xu Sheng, and ask him to comfort Yan Fan, and then he left.

Xu Sheng also looked embarrassed. He took Yan Fan to the side and said:

"Master, the current situation is extremely dangerous. The man wearing the pine cape may have been instructed by someone to plot this! It can be said to be extremely dangerous. If we are not careful, we will be doomed."

Yan Fan was stunned and said:
"What conspiracy? What eternal damnation?"

Xu Sheng lowered his voice and said:

"What this man in the raincoat took out is a poem written by an emperor!!! This poem is majestic and powerful, and it comments on the wise rulers and great leaders that have emerged in the Nine Provinces in the tone of a latecomer taking the lead!"

"In front of this poem, ordinary poems about snow are simply powerless to compete with it and will be easily defeated. Only if you can write another poem about the emperor can you compete with it. But even if you are unparalleled in talent, you dare not write it, you cannot write it!"

Yan Fan said angrily:

“Why can’t I write?”

Xu Sheng said earnestly:

"Master, this is in front of everyone. After you wrote the poem for the emperor, what do you want the king to think? What do you want the Grand Master who is present to think?"

"When the King of Chu asked about the size and importance of the Nine Cauldrons, he was considered to have a rebellious heart and was criticized for thousands of years. If the elder really wrote an imperial poem today, the matter would become a big deal!"

"At this time, the cabinet minister holds great power, and the relationship between him and the monarch is already becoming increasingly tense. If he does something like this, it will be ironclad evidence, and it will be easy for people to interpret him as usurping power."

Yan Fan finally calmed down after hearing this, but what he said next almost made Xu Sheng cover his mouth in shock:

"So what if they are usurping the throne?! Hasn't my father been the one who has supported the Nanyi Kingdom for decades? Those bastards from the Lu family only know how to make sarcastic remarks and drag their feet. Sooner or later, they will all be in trouble!!!"

After hearing this, Xu Sheng let out a long sigh, thinking that the elder had been in a high position for thirty years, how could he not have other thoughts in his mind? But the reason why he did not put them into action might be because there was no one among his descendants to take over.

Yan Fan thought that "replacing" was as simple as eating and drinking, but he didn't know that if this plan failed, the consequences of confiscating the property and exterminating the clan would be the least of his worries.

More importantly, do you want to replace him? Have you asked the real person above? ! Did the big boss in Baiman Mountain nod his head? Yan Fan probably knew that he had said something stupid at this time, but he still muttered unconvinced:

"Why can that rubbish Li Jixian write?"

Xu Sheng rolled his eyes in anger at this moment:
"Li Jixian is dead! And even if he were alive, the royal family of the Lu clan would not take him seriously. This man only has a reputation, no wealth, no power, no official position, no soldiers, what can he use to rebel?"

"Besides, everyone knows Li Jixian's writing style. He is angry at the world and self-righteous, but a poem as majestic and even commenting on the wise rulers of past dynasties? Haha, even ten Li Jixians can't write such a poem."

"So anyone with a discerning eye can tell the truth. This was written by the student he entrusted his son to, under his name, with the purpose of redressing Li Jixian, the stubborn old man who refused to rest in peace, and making the elder admit defeat in front of everyone!"

***
Seeing Lord Yan leave directly, the others stood up and said goodbye one after another. They said that after witnessing such a wonderful show at the birthday banquet, they could no longer control the power in their bodies and were eager to share what they had seen and heard with their friends.

Of course, Gong Tianwu would definitely not be welcomed by the people in the Yan family at this time. Many people in the Yan family even regarded him as a thorn in their eyes. They were just worried that he was still at the birthday banquet. Otherwise, they would have asked someone to drag him out and beat him up.

But who is Gong Tianwu? When he set up this situation, he had already thought of a way out for himself.

So he simply picked up the Seven Hells Stone and tapped it twice gently. While tapping it, Gong Tianwu used the True Feather Heart Sutra. The people present immediately felt that the sound was like a huge bell, and most of them couldn't help but turn their heads to look over.

Gong Tianwu said calmly:
"This treasure has ended my fate. Anyone who is interested in it can come to me."

After saying that, Gong Tianwu turned around and left, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment, then they all shouted at the same time and rushed out.

Are you kidding me? This is a mysterious weapon! And it is a treasure that Ming Zhenzi has personally identified. Although it is seriously damaged, we can always find someone to repair it. As long as we get this thing, whether we use it ourselves or give it to others, isn’t it great?
Soon, Wanhe Tower posted a notice saying that Suosongke was interested in selling Xuan-level treasures. He only wanted various kinds of precious elixirs that could be taken by mortals, and the more precious the better. The exchange time was very urgent and would only end at sunset.

Soon, the whole city was in an uproar because of the news. All kinds of rare elixirs were sent in like water. Even Ming Zhenzi and Yan Fu could not resist the temptation and came to get involved.

But in the end, the person Gong Tianwu chose to trade with was a short and fat eunuch with a white face and no beard. He was also the confidant of the king, Lu Xia, named Lin Wu Ju.

After Lin Wu Jue entered the room, he first asked the eunuch next to him to carry out two large boxes, which contained more than twenty kinds of elixirs. Then he simply took out a list, which listed all the elixirs in the palace and asked people to choose one. As long as both parties reached an agreement, the elixirs would be delivered within an hour.

At this moment, Gong Tianwu could feel that Lin Wuju looked at him with a look of mockery and contempt. He obviously thought he was a fool. How could he sell such a rare treasure?

Of course, Lin Wu Ju hid these two emotions very well.

However, Gong Tianwu looked at the 1/7 remaining times of the Seven Hells Pan and smiled faintly.

Others laugh at me for being too crazy, I laugh at others for not seeing through it. It's still unclear who will cheat whom!

After some careful research, Gong Tianwu determined that the trading items offered by this guy were not the most valuable, but the most suitable for him.

PS: The most valuable thing is a Zhuangfu Pill that Ming Zhenzi took out, which can extend life by one and a half to three years (each person can only take it once).

The first thing that Gong Tianwu fell in love with was five gourds of Huangya Dan. Although they were also of medium quality, they were bright in color, uniform in size, and had a fragrant aroma from half a meter away. Just from the appearance, they were far superior to the ones Gong Tianwu had looted from Heimola before.

These five gourds of yellow bud pills are enough for Gong Tianwu to support his cultivation for at least half a year.
More importantly, among the list brought by Lin Wu Jue, there was a pill that Gong Tianwu could not refuse.

This pill is called Taiguang Pill, and it is a magical pill that can permanently enhance spiritual consciousness. Under normal circumstances, the enhancement ratio is fixed, roughly equal to the spiritual consciousness strength of an ordinary person (10 points)
This pill is a very precious one even in the world of cultivation, but why did it end up in the mortal world? It was because some problems occurred during the refining process, so it became a half-wasted pill.

After taking this pill, the effect is only half of that of a normal Taiguang Pill, but there is also a terrible negative effect, which is the marrow-eroding poison. This thing is extremely difficult to eliminate. The longer it stays in the body, the greater the harm it will cause to the health of the user. Basically, it takes three years to reach a certain level.

For most cultivators, this Taiguang Pill is quite useless. After all the calculations, even if this thing is given to people for free, the money spent on expelling the pill poison can buy a normal Taiguang Pill.

But Gong Tianwu doesn't care. He only wants to improve his strength quickly. As for the future - his soul age is only a dozen years. If he is reincarnated again, it will probably be cut in half. There is no point in considering something he doesn't have.

More importantly, the 5-point bonus of this thing also directly affects the soul. It is an absolute soul bonus. Once taken, it will be effective forever!

So Gong Tianwu had already approved of the deal in his heart, but approval does not mean that there will be a satisfactory result, right? Aunt Liu Xiaoli did not approve of me very much back then, but her daughter eventually became my ex-wife.

So Gong Tianwu tried to persuade Lin Wujue, but the eunuch was also an expert at this and did not get impatient. After a long time of negotiation, the two finally reached an agreement:
Gong Tianwu obtained five gourds of Huangya Pills + Taiguang Pills (lower grade) + a can of Vajra Butter + a token of Changyadu (Yamen Order) + ten thousand silver shells.

Vajra Butter has nothing to do with the circle of cultivation. It is a top-level existence in the secular world, specially used to treat old injuries of tendons, veins and bones. It is somewhat similar to the famous Black Jade Ointment. Because the royal family can prepare this thing at home, they readily gave Gong Tianwu a large jar, which is estimated to weigh about two or three pounds.

Gong Tianwu exchanged this thing for the Xie family. The father and elders of the Xie family have all been wandering around the world, and have sworn blood on the edge of a sword. This thing is of great help in alleviating their injuries and pains.

It can even be used to assist in practicing hard skills such as the Golden Bell Cover, Iron Cloth Shirt, Iron Sand Palm, etc., and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

As for the token of Changya City, it is used to fight against official threats.

Changyadu is a special elite force formed by King Nanyi. Although they do not have many members, they hold high positions and great power. They can be understood as the Imperial Guards (trustworthiness) + the Formation Trap (combat effectiveness) + the Embroidered Uniform Guards (powers). They are a typical example of a low position with great power.

The monarch is well aware that Gong Tianwu wants to use this thing to fight against the threat from Lord Yan, and they hope that the fight between the two will be as intense as possible.

Moreover, Gong Tianwu has now revealed his identity as Li Jixian's successor, and his actions have demonstrated a rare loyalty and filial piety to his teacher. There will surely be many old guys who will appreciate his behavior and help him secretly.

In this situation, it would be best if Lord Yan could fall flat on his face like he did at the birthday banquet, so the king was very generous in this regard and even gave him a silver medal in Changya City, indicating that he was a middle or high-level official in Changya City and could even compete with officials at the level of the prefect.

After the transaction was completed, Lin Wu Ju was naturally extremely ecstatic. After all, although it seemed that Gong Tianwu asked for a lot, the price paid by the royal family was actually not that much. It could be said that they made a lot of money.

　Today, my editor warned me that my new book has exceeded the word count and will be removed from the new book list soon. So I can only slow down the update speed and wait until it is on the shelves.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)