As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 79 The Water of Dynasty is Too Deep, You Can't Grasp It

The old man said with a fake smile: "My friend, you have lofty ambitions, and I admire you."

Mingchen asked in return, "Then may I ask why the Imperial Master entered the secular world?"

Xu Yingsu was shocked.

For what?
It’s all for wealth and glory, it’s all for money, power, fame and fortune!
People practice cultivation not to show off in front of others or to enjoy wealth and glory, so what is the purpose?
Even though his life has fallen to this point, he does not regret his original decision at all.

He only regretted that he came down the mountain too late and missed out on twenty years of enjoyment.

He only regretted that his teacher did not teach him enough, which led to him being imprisoned and not knowing how to get out.

The old man narrowed his eyes, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea: "I am the same as you."

Let’s not talk about anything else, just talk about the jade teacup in his hand. Few families in the capital can afford it. It is a symbol of nobility and wealth.

When he was young, he practiced hard in a thatched hut in the mountains. How could he have seen this? He couldn't even imagine it.

The two of them probed each other for a few more times, each with their own thoughts. Mingchen wanted to know about the magic and the cultivators, while Xu Yingsu wanted to know Mingchen's background and purpose.

But neither of them got what they wanted.

Mingchen said, "Master, let's get straight to the point. Why did you invite me here?"

Chatting with an old man and drinking with Sister Dai are two completely different things.

Mingchen didn't want to play tricks on this guy anymore.

Since we're talking about business, let's not talk about useless things. I came here at the old man's request to see if I could hear something interesting from him.

After that...

But now it seems that the other party is just so-so.

Is it true that the cultivators in this world don't have any established system?
Xu Yingsu curled the corners of his mouth.

Young people are impatient.

But the situation was stronger than him, and he couldn't put on airs.

I originally wanted to kill this man with a nail mark and put an end to it.

But it failed and was discovered.

If the other party could deliver the letter to him without anyone noticing, it meant that the other party had an absolute advantage and he had no way to kill the other party.

The old man didn't sleep all night and sent someone to invite Mingchen in the early morning.

Xu Yingsu coughed lightly and said, "Ahem, my friend, I am advising you that cultivators should not interfere in the affairs of the court, but seek the way of heaven and earth."

"This is about the rise and fall of dynasties, the fate of the nation, and the karma of the world. It's not something you and I can bear."

The old man pointed to his face and said, "If you don't believe me, look at me. My face is an example."

"Oh?"

Mingchen raised his eyebrows and looked at the ugly old man with interest.

It’s a real thing that looks so chic.

If Xiudie saw this person, she probably wouldn't feel so inferior.

But unfortunately, he is not a cultivator.

Seeing that Mingchen seemed to be persuaded, Xu Yingsu moved closer to him, looking as if he had something good for Mingchen: "You are so young and talented. I advise you to turn back before it's too late."

"To cultivate a life of freedom and tranquility beyond the mortal realm, to sit back and watch the passage of time and the coming and going of dynasties, wouldn't that be a joy?"

The dynasty is too complicated, and you, a young man, cannot grasp it.

Let me come.

Mingchen's eyes moved, no one could tell what he was thinking, he just responded: "Really~"

He pondered for a moment, then changed the subject and asked Xu Yingsu, "But yesterday, the Imperial Master deceived my men and did something mysterious. Why did he do that?"

Mingchen looked at the old man with a playful look in his eyes.

"This……"

The old man's face froze.

Why? To kill you! You know what I did, and everyone knows it. If I bring it out in the open, wouldn't that be a bit of a rip-off?

"..."

Xu Yingsu was silent for a moment, then he finally gave a wry smile and said, "My friend, this old man...this old man has no choice but to do this!"

"This is also His Majesty's intention. This is His Majesty's temptation to you. He is forcing us to fight each other and leave only one who is stronger."

This is indeed what Xiao Yu meant.

It's not hard to guess.

Xiao Yu didn't completely trust Mingchen, nor did he trust Xu Yingsu, but he did trust Xu Yingsu more.

Although Mingchen passed the one-life test, it meant that Xiao Yu would not test him directly in public.

But the test is not over yet.

This was the last ray of light in Xu Yingsu's life, and it was also the reason why Xiao Yu said those words to Xu Yingsu after Mingchen left in the Yangxin Palace.

He was putting pressure on Xu Yingsu.

Xu Yingsu and Mingchen, one old, one new. He only wants one.

If Xu Yingsu wants to keep everything he has now, he needs to take action against Mingchen and prove his strength to Xiao Yu.

The two of them competed to see who could survive and tell Xiao Yu the truth.

If Mingchen couldn't even deal with the elderly Xu Yingsu, then there was a greater chance that he would be bragging. He wouldn't feel bad even if he died, and would let Xu Yingsu continue to sit on his throne as the Imperial Master.

If Mingchen could squeeze Xu Yingsu out, that would be even better, as it would further prove Mingchen's worth. Anyway, Xu Yingsu's performance in recent years has been poor, and Xiao Yu has long been disappointed in him, so it's better for him to retire.

The fight between the two will not involve Xiao Yu. He has gotten away with it cleanly and has always been the one controlling the situation behind the scenes.

So Xu Yingsu took action.

But unfortunately, he failed, and that is why we are here today.

He hopes to persuade Mingchen to withdraw, or for the two of them to reach a cooperation.

"I have no other choice but to resort to this last resort~"

"Please be at ease, my dear friend. I am only trying to scare you. I don't really want to harm you."

"That's it..."

Mingchen could actually guess it.

Although colleagues are enemies.

But if there was no pressure, this not-so-strong old man wouldn't have to take the risk of becoming his enemy.

Xu Yingsu was unsure of what this eccentric young man was thinking, but when he saw that he didn't seem angry, he felt secretly relieved.

Mingchen seemed to recall something and asked again, "Excuse me, Imperial Master, was it you who cast the curse on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

Xu Yingsu shuddered, his expression stiffened for a moment, and then he shook his head and said, "No, it's not."

The old man's IQ is not very high.

Shouldn't you be surprised that there is a curse on the prince?
Mingchen shook his head, his expression suddenly changing. His eyes widened in shock, and he pointed behind Xu Yingsu and asked, "Master, what... what is that?"

"what?"

The old man, who was already a little absent-minded, was suddenly stunned by Mingchen. He was startled and subconsciously looked back.

The scenery before my eyes was the same as usual, nothing had changed.

The next moment, his rationality returned and Xu Yingsu was shocked.

An unprecedented feeling of terror rose from the soles of my feet to the top of my head, my hair stood on end and cold sweat poured down.

He wanted to turn around suddenly, but...

"Baby, grow long~"

"Whoosh~"

Accompanied by a teasing whisper, a flash of emerald green light appeared.

(End of this chapter)