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Chapter 244 The Seventh Princess (Seeking monthly votes!)

"Pity!"

"The Crown Prince failed. If we had really killed that dog of an emperor, our lives would have been a little easier."

"Yes, just to satisfy the emperor's appetite, the third prince has not been able to return to the capital for many years. Most of the people who traveled with him have died."

"Dark Lord!"

"Why aren't you dead yet!"

"The Crown Prince is kind and benevolent, yet he is no match for a tyrannical ruler. When will this world ever improve?"

"..."

Zhu Ju possessed powerful perception; even without doing anything, the divine sense of a Dao Foundation cultivator allowed him to hear the whispers of countless people.

The imperial court issued a strict decree: discussion of the Crown Prince's plot to rebel is prohibited.

However, suppressing public opinion is more dangerous than preventing a river from overflowing; the more such matters are forbidden from being discussed, the more people will talk about them in private.

堵，
It cannot be stopped.

"A promising start but a disappointing finish!"

Zhu Ju's assessment of this matter can be summed up in these four words.

Emperor Chong'an had long disliked the Crown Prince, and six out of ten of the officials in the Eastern Palace were missing. Even though many officials in the court were on his side, they ultimately held too little real power. Moreover, this attack was launched too hastily.

The timing of the choice was not bad.

The third prince left the capital to quell the rebellion and was unlikely to return in a short time. He also took a large number of elite imperial guards with him. Meanwhile, Emperor Chong'an's old illness relapsed, making it difficult for him to govern.

With the support of the Demon Sect and the officials, and with the help of four martial saint generals, the Eastern Palace broke through the city gates in one fell swoop.

They struck at the heart of the enemy in a short time.

No matter what.

There is a severe shortage of top-tier experts.

"If we could have two more Vajra Realm Martial Saints launching a sudden attack, we would have at least a 50% chance of success."

"Heavenly Will Gate..."

"They haven't really put in any real effort either, probably because they don't have high hopes for the Crown Prince's plan."

Shaking his head, Zhu Ju put down a few large coins, picked up the pastries he had bought, and swayed towards Baiyun Temple.

"The Vajra Realm..."

That night.

He used the 'Mystic Light Technique' to spy on the imperial city, and 'witnessed' several Vajra Martial Saints fighting.

It also witnessed the mighty Jurchens wreaking havoc on all sides.

Martial artists at this level possess the ability to fly and burrow underground, their physical bodies remain intact for thousands of years, and their martial will is almost tangible. In close combat, they are stronger than cultivators in the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment realm.

However, Dao Foundation cultivators have many methods, such as talismans, magical artifacts, and spells. Once the distance is increased, they can easily defeat Vajra Martial Saints.

And beyond the Vajra Realm...

There is also a Sumeru Realm.

Deep within the imperial city lurked such an old monster; with just a slight release of its aura, it shattered the Xuan Guang Technique.

It even forced Zhu Ju to conceal his presence, lest he be detected.

Sumeru Realm?
It's probably comparable to a body cultivator at the third level of hard skill, whose flesh and blood body can withstand magic weapons to a certain extent.

Faced with such a powerful expert, even if a Dao Foundation cultivator has many tricks up their sleeve, it will be of no use.

"boom!"

"Search!"

"Search thoroughly!"

"Don't overlook any place!"

"..."

Inside Baiyun Temple, dozens of thugs stormed into the Sanqing Hall and the backyard, smashing and looting the place.

Qingfeng and Mingyue's faces were deathly pale. They were protected by Lao Huang and huddled in a corner, not daring to resist in the slightest.

"What is this for?"

Upon entering the Taoist temple and seeing this situation, Zhu Ju frowned and looked at Yin Huwei Yuxuan, who was standing with his hands behind his back not far away.

Thinking of Jiao Ru's message, he sighed helplessly in his heart, but remained outwardly calm, cupping his hands and saying:

“Lord Wei, Baiyun Temple has never committed any crime.”

"Not necessarily."

Yin Huwei Yuxuan's face showed a cold smile:
"Jiao Ru, the Pig of the Pig, has dared to offend the Emperor and has been ordered to be executed by His Majesty."

“You old Taoist priest have close ties with the man surnamed Jiao. I have reason to suspect that Baiyun Temple is also involved.”

"Jiao Ru is dead?" Zhu Ju raised an eyebrow, not exposing the other party's lie:
“He dared to defy the emperor; he deserves to die.”

"However, my acquaintance with him is only through physiognomy and divination; I know nothing about him. I hope Lord Wei will understand."

"Face reading and fortune telling?" Yin Hu Wei Yuxuan grinned.

"Since you, old Taoist priest, have such abilities, why don't you calculate whether you'll face imprisonment today?"

"Your calculations are accurate; I will reward you!"

"Ha ha……"

The group of scoundrels burst into laughter, their eyes filled with mockery.

The answer lies in the hands of Yin Hu Wei Yuxuan. No matter what Zhu Ju calculates, if the other party says it's right, then it's right.

If you say something wrong, then you're wrong.

Isn't this just teasing this "Master Ziju"?
“In that case, I’ll do a calculation.” Zhu Ju smiled upon hearing this and began to slowly and deliberately calculate with his fingers.

After a moment, he nodded and said:

"The results have been calculated. I will not face imprisonment today. However, Lord Wei, if you make a mistake, you may find yourself behind bars."

"Be bold!"

Wei Yuxuan's face darkened:
"You old Taoist, how dare you humiliate me! In my opinion, Baiyun Temple was also involved in the treason. Arrest them all!"

With that, he waved his hand and lashed out with the whip.

"Snapped!"

Zhu Ju lightly waved his whisk.

The whip returned along the same path, leaving a mark on Wei Yuxuan's face, causing him to scream in pain.

"You actually dared to fight back?"

Wei Yuxuan roared:
"He is indeed a rebellious traitor! Seize him!"

"stop!"

Just then, a man dressed in a bright yellow jacket with a high-pitched voice entered the Taoist temple, frowned, and shouted in a high-pitched voice:

"The Seventh Princess has arrived! Everyone, make way!"

The Seventh Princess?
Just as the group of thugs were about to attack Zhu Ju, they heard the sound and their expressions changed drastically. They hurriedly retreated and knelt down on the ground.

Wei Yuxuan threw down the whip, looking bewildered.

Why would a princess come here?

Is it possible...

A thought flashed through his mind, and Wei Yuxuan hurriedly knelt down and shouted:
"The Bad Boy Commander Yin Hu Wei Yuxuan pays his respects to the Seventh Princess."

"Ah."

A faint fragrance wafts by.

A beautiful woman entered the Taoist temple surrounded by a crowd.

The woman's features are striking and enduring. Her slightly plump cheeks soften the sculpted lines of her face, and her bright eyes exude a composed and dignified air. Her unparalleled heroic bearing is particularly eye-catching.

Her attire was extremely simple, consisting of only a plain-colored long robe and a sword at her waist, yet she was instantly recognizable in a crowd. The Seventh Princess, Qi Wanyan!

Zhu Ju's gaze paused slightly on her, then turned to the inconspicuous maid beside the princess.

Li Ningxue?
Although disguised, one's aura doesn't lie.

Is it possible that Tianyi Sect has found a new target so quickly, or that Crown Prince Qi Xian was just a disguise from the beginning, and the true target of the Demonic Sect has always been the Seventh Princess?

"You are Master Ziju?"

"Indeed." Zhu Ju lightly waved his whisk.
"I have met Her Highness the Princess."

"Clean this up." Qi Wanyan glanced at the chaotic Taoist temple, her brows furrowing slightly, her expression showing displeasure.

"Make room for us to talk."

"Yes."

The eunuch, speaking in a high-pitched voice, hurriedly replied, and shouted at the ruffians:
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and clean this place up. You filthy people shouldn't have come here to such a peaceful place. You've just disturbed Her Highness's mood."

Disgusting goods?
Wei Yuxuan gritted her teeth but dared not refute, only ordering her men to quickly clean up the side hall.

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"sit!"

Qi Wanyan had a chair brought over, sat down by herself, and sighed:
"I was ordered to find a Taoist temple or Buddhist monastery in the capital to become a nun. I heard that Baiyun Temple is quite efficacious, so I came here to take a look."

"Taoist Master."

She looked directly at Zhu Ju and said slowly:
"In your opinion, am I suitable to be a female Taoist priest here?"

"In the capital, there are hundreds of Taoist temples, Buddhist monasteries, and even ancestral temples and ancestral altars. As long as one is sincere, one can become a monk or nun," Zhu Ju began.
"Your Highness should ask yourself where is the most suitable place."

"Oh!" Qi Wanyan raised an eyebrow.

She was just passing through Baiyun Temple when she was moved to come in; she never intended to become a nun here.

Even if one becomes a monk.

We should also choose a good place to go.

Baiyun Temple is small and has only one Taoist priest, which is not a good choice, but this Taoist priest is quite interesting to talk to.

"I just heard the Taoist priest say that he is skilled in physiognomy and divination." After thinking for a moment, Qi Wanyan asked:
"Taoist Master, why don't you also take a look at my face? I'd like to know... what my future holds?"

"Yes." Zhu Ju replied, focusing his gaze:

"Your Highness's expression is clear and hard to discern at the moment. Please allow me to step forward."

"Okay." Qi Wanyan nodded.

Zhu Ju stepped closer.

"Your Highness has dragon eyes and a phoenix neck; you are the epitome of nobility."

Looking at her profile again.

"His power is immeasurable; he should be the ruler of the world."

Ok?
Qi Wanyan's expression darkened.

"Pfft!"

Three of the four maids standing beside her turned pale upon hearing this, and suddenly knelt down, their bodies trembling.

Only Li Ningxue paused for a moment before kneeling down.

"Ah……"

Qi Wanyan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she lightly waved her sleeve:

"The Taoist priest is joking."

"The three of you go down, Xue'er stays."

"Yes." The three maids prostrated themselves on the ground and left the side hall tremblingly, as if some ferocious beast was behind them.

"The world is mediocre; a few words are enough to intimidate them like tigers." Watching the three maids walk away, Qi Wanyan narrowed her eyes.
"It was just a joke, why are they afraid?"

"Ah……"

With a soft chuckle, Qi Wanyan stood up, put her hands behind her back, and went to the window to look into the distance.

"Taoist Master."

"When our ancestors saw the chaotic situation, they used their fists to suppress the world and establish the foundation of the Great Qi for hundreds of years."

"In your opinion, how long can the Great Qi Dynasty last?"

"Don't use flattering words like 'lasting for a thousand generations,' for throughout history, there has never been a dynasty that lasted more than a thousand years."

"Your Highness has the world in your heart; I admire you greatly." Zhu Ju opened the pastries he had bought and pointed them at Li Ningxue.
"Want to try one?"

Li Ningxue was taken aback and subconsciously looked at the Seventh Princess, Qi Wanyan.

"Eat up," Qi Wanyan chuckled.

"Would a Taoist priest harm you?"

"Yes," Li Ningxue replied crisply, picking up a piece of pastry and putting it in her mouth.

"how is the taste?"

"very good."

"Would you like another one?"

“This…” Li Ningxue hesitated for a moment before nodding:
"May I?"

"Of course." Zhu Ju chuckled and pushed the pastries in front of her.
"It's a pity there's only so much food. If you eat more, the others will naturally eat less."

"When it gets to a certain point, some people will probably become unhappy."

Qi Wanyan raised an eyebrow.

"What the Taoist priest says is true."

"Throughout history, the rise of powerful regional military governors, noble families, and clans has led to a situation where too many people cannot survive and are forced to rebel, resulting in chaos and eventual dynastic change."

She seemed lost in thought:
"If we could suppress powerful clans and divide the world equally, could we have a dynasty that lasts for a thousand years?"

"Your Highness," Zhu Ju smiled calmly.
"The most powerful family in the world is not a noble family, nor a noble title, nor a martial arts sect, but the royal family."

"As long as the royal family exists, as long as there is an emperor in this world, there will never be an immortal dynasty."

Swish!
Qi Wanyan's expression suddenly darkened.

"Clap!"

The pastries in Li Ningxue's hand fell to the ground. She looked at Zhu Ju in astonishment, her face full of fear.

No emperor?

How could there be no emperor in the world!

"What a courage."

Qi Wanyan's beautiful eyes flickered as she seemingly casually glanced at Li Ningxue:
"I originally thought that the Taoist priest was a member of the Demonic Sect, but now it seems that this is not the case. The Demonic Sect would not have such heretical ideas."

"Taoist Priest..."

"If you were facing a master of the Sumeru Realm, how would you handle it?"

Sumeru Realm?
"Your Highness is joking." Zhu Ju shook his head.
"Faced with such an existence, one should flee as far away as possible."

Qi Wanyan raised an eyebrow.

escape?
Instead of surrendering.

Even a Vajra Realm Martial Saint would have almost no chance of escaping when facing a Sumeru Realm expert, but Zhu Ju showed no fear on his face.

…………

"Somebody come!"

Qi Wanyan walked out of the side hall, glanced at the kneeling Bad Commander Yin Hu Wei Yuxuan, and coldly shouted:
"Wei Yuxuan has abused his power and committed violence, violating the laws of the court. He shall be imprisoned in the Imperial Prison!"

"Master Ju, the abbot of Baiyun Temple, is a highly accomplished Taoist master. I admire him greatly and wish to stay here for a while."

"Report this to the Emperor, and you may all depart immediately!"

what?
Wei Yuxuan suddenly looked up, her face filled with astonishment.

That Taoist priest, how could he have predicted so accurately?
(End of this chapter)