Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 242 Choice, Obeying Orders

When Tong Boda left, his steps were unsteady.

He never dreamed that simply not wanting to offend Zhu Jinzhen, the Prince of Su who was about to become emperor, would reward him with such a generous reward.

"Is that Dragon Tonic Soup really as amazing as you say?" Tong Boda looked at Bai Zhantang beside him, his voice filled with nervous anticipation.

"It's awesome."

Bai Zhantang nodded with a smile, "This is a peerless secret medicine that only a few people within the Secret Guard can afford. It is said to be made from countless rare treasures of heaven and earth and dozens of kinds of spiritual herbs that are thousands of years old."

"Even if someone who doesn't know martial arts takes it, it can directly open up the twelve regular meridians and all the extraordinary meridians, blast open the Ren and Du meridians and the bridge between heaven and earth, and advance to the Vajra Realm in one fell swoop."

"Within the Secret Guard, in recent days, I know of more than twenty Secret Guards who, with the help of the Dragon Tonic Soup, have leaped from the Finger Profound Realm to the Celestial Phenomenon Grandmaster."

"even……"

As Bai Zhantang finished speaking, he glanced around solemnly and, using his telepathic ability, said to Tong Boda, "There are rumors that the Dragon Tonic Soup can even help a Grandmaster of Celestial Phenomena advance further."

Go a step further?
Tong Boda's heart, which had been pounding with pride, suddenly began to pound wildly.

If one advances further in the realm of celestial phenomena grandmasters, they will become the most supreme terrestrial immortals in the world.

Such a divine being!

Thinking of this, the longing in Tong Boda's eyes almost turned into a burning light.

Bai Zhantang naturally took in Tong Boda's reaction and smiled knowingly: "By the way, Father-in-law, regarding the cultivation techniques bestowed by His Highness, are you planning to choose one technique at the Land Immortal Realm or one of the five techniques at the Celestial Phenomenon Realm?"

This question is somewhat redundant.

For a normal person, when faced with the choice between the Land Immortal Realm cultivation method and the Celestial Grandmaster cultivation method, they would choose the former without hesitation.

But Bai Zhantang has been a member of the Secret Guard for many years and has seen too many abstract people.

In addition, some of the celestial phenomena techniques within the Secret Guard Scripture Pavilion are also extremely unique.

Although the upper limit is a whole realm lower.

However, there are also techniques whose power is in no way inferior to those of the terrestrial immortal realm, and in some aspects, they are even superior due to their unconventional approach. For example, there is the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, which Bai Zhantang once saw in the Secret Guard's Scripture Pavilion and which had been perfected by Zhu Jinzhen.

In addition, there are some Celestial Phenomenon Realm techniques with lower cultivation difficulty, and certain esoteric martial arts, etc.

Tong Boda frowned and pondered for a moment before slowly shaking his head: "Zhan Tang, what brilliant idea do you have?"

Tong Boda was somewhat hesitant about matters within the Secret Guard and the choice of cultivation method, and wanted to hear his son-in-law's opinion.

"This matter depends on your plans, Father-in-law." Bai Zhantang paused, looked at the puzzled Tong Boda, and explained, "There are quite a few cultivation techniques for the Land Immortal Realm in the Scripture Pavilion, but they are all quite difficult to cultivate."

"His Highness once said a profound truth: strength is never determined by techniques, but by the person."

"The power of the Land Immortal Realm technique lies in its higher upper limit. As long as you have enough talent and continue to cultivate step by step, you can keep cultivating until you reach the Land Immortal Realm."

"Conversely, if one lacks talent, it may be difficult to even get started."

"He will hardly achieve great success in his lifetime."

"However, the cultivation methods of the Celestial Phenomenon Realm are different. There are more choices. The combination of five Celestial Phenomenon cultivation methods may be more valuable than a single Land Immortal Realm cultivation method."

"As for how to choose..."

Bai Zhantang shrugged, offering no particular advice.

Although he was engaged to Tong Xiangyu, the eldest daughter of the Longmen Escort Agency, and they were in love and their wedding was approaching, his surname was Bai, not Tong.

In choosing a family-inherited cultivation method, he could only help analyze the situation, not offer specific advice.

So that the Tong family wouldn't regret it later and blame him.

"Is that so?"

Tong Boda once again showed a thoughtful expression.

...While Bai Zhantang was taking Tong Boda to collect Zhu Jinzhen's reward, Yan Yimei was also busy mobilizing her secret guards and handling related matters.

She could tell that her prince seemed to value that half-scroll of heavenly book very much.

They simply assigned two terrestrial deities to participate in this mission.

Yan Yimei's sharp gaze swept over the numerous secret guards in front of her.

"Your Highness has only one request."

"Bring all the people back."

"Also, find out the whereabouts of the remaining half of the Heavenly Book and bring it back, understand?"

"Yes."

The group of secret guards said in unison.

This mission is relatively simple. It involves capturing Zhou Huai'an and others, traitors from Liangzhou Guard, as well as those who intend to secretly send things out of the Ming Dynasty under the cover of Yang Yuxuan's children.

For the group of secret guards in front of Yan Yimei, it was as easy as taking candy from a baby.

One team of Heavenly Stems Secret Guards, ten Celestial Phenomena, and twenty Finger Pointers.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Yan Yimei also brought in two terrestrial immortals to assist her. Even if Zhou Huai'an and the other group had extraordinary abilities, they would still be unable to escape.

"Lei Laowu".

A slightly plump middle-aged man, dressed in fine silks and satins, who looked more like a wealthy merchant or landlord than a secret guard, quickly replied, "Commander, I'm here. Please give me any orders."

Yan Yimei nodded slightly: "Since the Qin King's tomb has been discovered, regardless of whether they have found the remaining half of the Heavenly Book, you must take your brothers from the Nine Gates and go down there in person."

"Your Highness is very curious about the possible Qin Dynasty documents found in the Qin King's tomb."

"Do you know what I mean?"

Half a scroll of heavenly book.

The appearance of the celestial fragments.

This drew Zhu Jinzhen's attention once again to the First Emperor's Mausoleum, which had been sealed for thousands of years.

The Qin King's Tomb exists around the First Emperor's Mausoleum.

Zhu Jinzhen was also quite curious about it, and more so about the inside story of Qin Shi Huang's conquest of the heavens. Although Tong Chi said that even Xiang Yu, the King of Chu, knew very little about it, he always felt that Qin III might give him some unexpected surprises.

"clear."

Lei Laowu's expression turned solemn, and he nodded earnestly: "Our secret guard is on standby at any time. As long as we find the exact location of the Qin King's tomb, I, Laowu, will definitely give His Highness and Commander Yan an explanation within three days at the latest."

"Ah."

Yan Yimei nodded; she believed it.

Lei Laowu is a tomb raider. Although his secret guard only consists of members from the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, behind these members are various top figures in the entire tomb raiding world.

The tomb raiders, tomb raiders, mountain movers, and ridge unloaders.

They each have their own unique skills, such as finding dragon veins and dividing gold, and observing qi to find acupoints. In this respect, they are undoubtedly the most professional in the entire martial arts world.

Just as Lei Laowu was getting ready to be ordered to raid for gold again.

Then Yan Yimei said, "This time, two members of your secret guard will temporarily join as external aid to help you explore the Qin King's tomb."

Two people?

Lei Laowu was taken aback; their secret guard unit was basically made up of tomb raiders.

Could it be that recently, some of his colleagues have joined the secret service?
(End of this chapter)