Huangxiu

Chapter 121 Testing
After Chu Zhiyuan finished a cup of tea, he said goodbye and left.

The first meeting should not be too long or too urgent.

We agreed to go shopping the next afternoon and then have dinner at Zuixianlou to see if we could lure Song Tianhai out.

After he returned to Prince Qing's Mansion, Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi came up to him and insisted on asking about what happened at the Duke Anguo's Mansion, and they were extremely curious.

Chu Zhiyuan said perfunctorily that he wanted to practice, and then said that they would go shopping together tomorrow afternoon and have dinner at Zuixianlou.

When Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi heard this, they immediately smiled.

Chu Zhiyuan was talking to them when Feng Xi came in to report that the steward of Duke Kangguo's mansion had sent a box of things specially for the prince.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Present it."

Feng Xi quickly brought in a small rosewood box. After opening it, three dragon blood beads appeared in Chu Zhiyuan's smiling eyes.

Chaogan had already seen the three dragon blood beads in the box.

The Duke Kangguo’s Mansion is indeed wealthy and powerful.

But this Duke Kangguo was too bad of a human being. He gave everything except three dragon blood beads. He should have at least given something else.

Deep down, he still looks down on Prince Qing's Mansion.

In other words, it was to avoid suspicion and prevent the emperor from misunderstanding.

Duke Anguo attached so much importance to the emperor's opinion. What he said was not entirely correct. Duke Kangguo was not truly reconciled and still had great ambitions.

Still holding out hope for Song Tianhai.

Chu Zhiyuan closed the box and said goodbye to Bai Ningshuang and Chu Yi. Before leaving, he reminded Chu Yi not to be lazy and to practice the Xiao Guiyuan Step well.

"We have practiced very well." Chu Yi said dissatisfiedly: "We practiced especially fast with Sister Li."

Chu Zhiyuan looked at her.

Chu Yi puffed out her chest and said, "Sister Li will be here later, you can come and see her!"

"never mind."

"Brother——!" Chu Yi immediately grabbed his arm and said, "Just watch for a while and see if there is anything else we can improve."

"……Fine."

Chu Zhiyuan finally agreed.

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Sitting on the couch in Tingtao Courtyard, Chu Zhiyuan's smile grew wider as he looked at the four dragon blood beads in front of him.

It was as if he saw the completion of the fourth level of the Dragon Transformation Technique.

Simply absorbing the aura of the Dragon Blood Pearl would not make the progress of marrow refining that fast, but after adding the aura of the Wonderful Spirit Pearl, the progress was more than three times faster.

With the help of the Flying Dragon Ball, it would probably take about a month to refine the marrow.

By then, the innate ability will be complete, and the marrow refining will be complete.

Maybe the path to becoming a grandmaster can be found soon, and one can become a grandmaster in one fell swoop.

The more he thought about it, the more beautiful it became, and a smile spread across his face.

He practiced the Dragon Transformation Technique for a while, then practiced the Jade Locking and Golden Gate Technique, and used the Water Grinding Kung Fu to impact the last level of the Jade Tower.

Practicing the two skills alternately doesn't feel monotonous.

……

This good mood lasted until the next morning when he went to the Ministry of Rites. While flipping through a pile of files, Gao Lingfeng reported that an elder from the Chengxin Sect wanted to see him.

Through his super senses, Chu Zhiyuan saw the elder of the Chengxin Sect outside. He was an old man with white hair and a youthful face.

He was not tall, wearing a gray robe that had been washed to a pale color, and looked simple and calm.

There's an inexplicable easy-going air about him, as if he can get along with everyone, and there's not a single sharp edge to his body.

There was a turtle lying in the void above his head.

The turtle retracted its head and feet, leaving only its shell exposed. The shell was crystal clear and shiny, as if it was carved from white jade. It was the image of a white jade turtle.

The Dharma image is clear and the level of cultivation is above the third level of Grandmaster.

"Please come in." Chu Zhiyuan said.

Gao Lingfeng quickly invited the gray-robed old man into the house.

The grey-robed old man entered the room and clasped his fists: "I, Chu Yunxian, greet Mr. Yuanwailang."

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists and said, "Elder Chu, what is it that you want to talk to me about?"

Chu Yunxian slowly took out a letter from his bosom, unfolded it carefully, and handed it over with both hands: "I was entrusted by someone to deliver a letter to the official."

Gao Lingfeng stepped forward, took the letter and handed it to Chu Zhiyuan.

Zou Fang took the letter, opened it and took a closer look. Finding nothing unusual, she handed the plain paper in the envelope to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan sat behind the desk, took it and glanced at Su Jian, his face gradually becoming solemn. Chu Yunxian looked at Chu Zhiyuan calmly.

Chu Zhiyuan quickly finished reading it and frowned, saying, "What is said here is so vague and confusing that it confuses me."

Chu Yunxian smiled and said, "I wonder what you don't understand, sir?"

"Exchange treasures for a number of elixirs. What are they?" Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Also, what do you want to exchange for?"

Chu Yunxian said: "Exchange for what's on He Jiuji's body."

"He Jiuji's relics were stolen. Was it your doing?" Chu Zhiyuan said coldly, "Chengxin Sect, you are so bold!"

"Your Excellency has misunderstood." Chu Yunxian shook his head: "He Jiuji's relics were stolen, and we are also investigating."

"What is the relationship between He Jiuji and you?" Chu Zhiyuan asked, "He was hired to kill Elder Bai Jingmang of Zhenyi Sect. Did you hire him?"

“Sir, we are only looking for He Jiuji to steal our things, not to let He Jiuji kill people.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head: "The Chengxin Sect has a good reputation, but it is actually related to He Jiuji. It makes people wonder if your Chengxin Sect is deceiving the world and stealing its reputation."

Chu Yunxian was not angered, and remained calm and composed, smiling and saying, "My Lord, are you about to become a Grandmaster?"

"It's still a little short of that."

"Your Excellency has extraordinary talent. I believe it won't take too long. If you want to become a Grandmaster, you must understand the path to becoming a Grandmaster."

"Yeah." Chu Zhiyuan nodded.

"With the help of elixirs, it will be easier to find the path to becoming a master."

"Miaowu Pill, right?"

"Your Excellency does know, but in addition to the Miaowu Pill, there are some other treasures or elixirs in this world that have the same effect. Do you know?"

“Oh——?” Chu Zhiyuan pondered and smiled: “What other treasures and elixirs can be compared with the Miaowu Pill?”

He already understood that Chu Yunxian came to test whether he knew about Miao Lingzhu.

The Jiuli Divine Sect is indeed very capable as they were able to find the truth about me so quickly.

However, it is the first time I know that behind the Chengxin Sect is the Jiuli Divine Sect. It should be a secret.

"As far as I know, there are Lingxi Pearl, Guanxia Pearl, and Qixian Grass."

"...I haven't heard of any of them. Can I exchange them at Tianbaosi? How many rank merits are required?"

"These are rare items from the outside world, not within the Tianbao Division."

"What's there to say?" Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Okay, stop talking nonsense. I don't have that much free time. If you have nothing else to do, please leave."

"Sorry for disturbing you, I will take my leave now."

"No need to see you off." Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, signaling Gao Lingfeng to send the person away.

When Gao Lingfeng came back, he saw Chu Zhiyuan staring at the plain paper with interest, and couldn't help but be curious: "Sir, who is this sacred person?"

Chu Zhiyuan handed it to him to see.

Gao Lingfeng glanced at the note at the bottom of the letter and his face changed slightly: "Jiuli Divine Religion?!"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Master Gao performed well. He didn't show any abnormality."

When Chu Yunxian mentioned He Jiuji's relics, Gao Lingfeng showed no signs of being surprised, as if he didn't know about the matter.

Although Gao Lingfeng is upright, he is not without cunning.

Even if you are not cunning, you will gain it after a few years of experience in officialdom.

"What is there on this He Jiujiu that is worth the Jiuli Divine Sect's dispatch? Jiuli Divine Sect..." Gao Lingfeng's expression was uncertain.

Of course he knew about the Jiuli Divine Sect, and knew that their four major demon sects were independent, not under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and were free.

This is also the source of trouble.

Over the years, there have been many criminals who have fled to the territories of the four major demon sects and thus avoided being hunted by the imperial court.

The existence of the four great demon sects is a challenge to the imperial court.

And the things that the Jiuli Divine Sect is personally pursuing are by no means ordinary treasures.

He glanced at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Master Gao also wants to know what this treasure is? Why not just ask Chu Yunxian."

"Elder Chu Yunxian of the Chengxin Sect is extremely famous." Gao Lingfeng shook his head: "He has a high prestige in Yujing."

"Is the Chengxin Sect related to the Jiuli Divine Sect?"

"As far as I know, no."

"Is it a personal relationship? Or is it hidden from the world?"

"...Let my subordinates investigate!" Gao Lingfeng said solemnly.

(End of this chapter)