Ascension to the Gods

Chapter 292 Princess of the Qin Palace
Outside the bamboo forest.

It's very quiet.

"I heard you are a student from the Earth-Moon Academy, in the 28th cohort."

Lu Chen turned his head to look at Jiang Jian and suddenly asked.

Jiang Jian nodded and said, "The first half of the 28th session."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "I'm a student from the class of 26, two years older than you, so I'm your senior."

"Please forgive me if there is any inadequacy in our hospitality since this is your first visit to the Lu family."

His expression was somewhat indifferent.

However, he was not lacking in manners in his speech.

Jiang Jian smiled and politely replied, "I was pleasantly surprised by the gift from the Lu family. However, I came in a hurry this time and only brought the Book of Life and Death. I didn't have time to prepare any other gifts."

Hear this.

Lu Chen's expression turned somewhat strange as he said, "The Book of Life and Death is enough."

Jiang Jian nodded slightly and said nothing more.

He is very clear.

Lu Chen is a core member of the younger generation of a large and powerful family like the Lu family.

His true intentions are not as simple as they appear on the surface.

"I've heard that those who rule over wondrous realms are all given titles."

Lu Chen changed the subject, "Junior Brother Jiang Jian, have you submitted your title yet?"

Jiang said, "It hasn't been reported yet."

Lu Chen responded, looking thoughtful.

While talking.

The captain of the guards strode along the tree-lined path.

"Your Highness, Lord of Yinshan."

He bowed to Lu Chen and Jiang Jian respectively, his tone solemn.

"Night Ancestor's command: Summon the two of you for an audience."

The words fell.

The remaining black-clad guards, their expressions cold and stern, their armor clanking as they parted to make way for each other.

"please."

Lu Chen relaxed, extending his hand in a gesture of invitation, striking a pose befitting his master.

not far away.

Lu Qingqing watched this scene, biting her lip, lost in thought.

"please."

Jiang returned the greeting and stepped forward with Lu Chen, walking side by side.

I walked along the forest path for a while.

After passing the stone fence, the view opened up considerably.

The willows are dark and bright.

This is a villa with a minimalist style.

Outdoor terrace, cafe.

A man was sitting in a chair, fiddling with his identification device.

The man was wearing pajamas, had a gentle gaze, and looked quite ordinary, no different from the uncle next door.

"Lu Chen greets Ancestor Ye."

Upon seeing the man, Lu Chen's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and his previous relaxation vanished completely. He immediately knelt down and bowed respectfully.

If we calculate it according to seniority...

Lu Ye Zhenjun was his great-grandfather.

"Greetings, Master."

Jiang looked solemn and bowed respectfully.

Although he is not a descendant of the Lu family, he does not need to kneel.

However, proper etiquette is equally essential.

"No gift."

Lu Ye Zhenjun spoke in a gentle tone, his gaze fixed on Lu Chen.

"Come here and stand to the side."

Hear the command.

Lu Chen hurriedly stood up and walked to Zhenjun's side, looking slightly flustered.

See this scene.

Lu Ye Zhenjun said softly, "Compared to the Lord of Yinshan, although your cultivation is high, your mental cultivation is much worse."

Lu Chen dared not refute.

He simply lowered his head and listened quietly.

While mental cultivation is important, its effects are not obvious in the early stages of cultivation.

Its effects will only begin to appear in the Divine Palace Realm.

therefore.

In the early stages of education, the elite families in the terrestrial world focus on building a solid foundation for cultivation, with mental cultivation being secondary.

He will only begin to focus on improving his mental state after he turns twenty.

"Yinshan".

"It is the sacred site of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in mythology."

Lu Ye Zhenjun looked at Jiang Jian and said, "When I was in the Divine Palace Realm, I entered the Wonderland of the South Sea and met the Venerable Guanyin Bodhisattva once. I benefited greatly from it."

His words were gentle, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

Jiang didn't rush to answer, her mind racing as she pondered the meaning behind Zhenjun's words.

Every word spoken by the beings in the Spirit Platform Realm is not spoken casually, but rather carries a hidden meaning.

Think for a moment.

Jiang Jian asked, "True Lord, are there any connections between these wondrous places on Earth?"

In the illusion of Yinshan, he had also heard of "South China Sea Tide Sound Stream".

Lu Ye Zhenjun chuckled and affirmed, "Of course there is a connection."

"Once you break through to the Divine Palace and truly control Yin Mountain, you will know some of its secrets."

He stopped there and didn't continue.

Beside him.

Lu Chen seemed to be thinking about something, his face showing a thoughtful expression.

Jiang Jian came to his senses, took out the Book of Life and Death from his sleeve, and said, "True Lord."

Lu Ye Zhenjun nodded slightly, flicked his finger, and the Book of Life and Death immediately disappeared, then reappeared in his hand.

He held the Book of Life and Death and examined it for a moment.

"It can alter one's lifespan, prevent death, and prolong life; it's truly a wonderful treasure."

The True Lord gave a thumbs-up.

Subsequently.

He put away the Book of Life and Death, then lightly flipped his hand and took out a small crystal: "Do you recognize what this is?"

After observing for a moment, Jiang Jian said, "It seems to be the essence of a star ring, but the purity is a bit lower."

The level 5 resource pack contains a Star Ring Essence.

Jiang Jian used this item to improve his "Close at Hand, Far Away" talent level.

The True Lord shook his head and said, "This is not the essence of the star ring, but the outer substance that surrounds the essence of the star ring."

Even so, it can be considered a core resource of the Earth.

"Through special formations, it can be processed and consumed by people, which can extend their lifespan by several decades to a hundred years."

As soon as these words came out.

Jiang's gaze sharpened slightly, and he suddenly understood many things. The officials in the government office were working day and night, risking their lives to achieve merit, all for the sake of obtaining this item!

"But the effect of this stuff is greatest the first time you take it, and it gets weaker and weaker after that."

The True Lord continued, "Actually, its function is not to truly prolong life."

"It's not so much about clearing away some of the hidden injuries, nourishing the body, and returning some of the lifespan that originally belonged to the living being."

"There are limits to using this method to extend lifespan."

"But the Book of Life and Death is fundamentally different from it."

As he spoke, Zhenjun's expression was inscrutable. "The lifespan increased by using the Book of Life and Death is genuine. Every extra day counts, and there are no consequences whatsoever."

"because."

"This is a way of using the aura of the gods."

Speaking of it.

The open-air café fell into a brief silence.

“True Lord, the Book of Life and Death has a limited amount of stored essence. If it is used to extend people’s lifespan, I’m afraid it won’t last long.”

Jiang Jiandao.

Zhenjun looked at Jiang Jian with great interest and said, "Although this Book of Life and Death was acquired by my Lu family through a private transaction, it will eventually be used for official business."

Jiang responded with a nod and said no more.

Of course he knows.

The Jade Emperor, who rules Tianjing, is a member of the Lu family.

This is also why he agreed to trade the Book of Life and Death with Lu Qingqing some time ago.

Behind the Lu family is, in reality, half of the government.

despite this.

Jiang Jian still wanted to see.

Where exactly will the Book of Life and Death be used?

This will slightly affect his cultivation plan for the foreseeable future.

The Earth and Moon are in turmoil, and external enemies are imminent.

In such a dangerous situation, if the central government of Tianjing disregards the overall situation and uses the limited primordial energy in the Book of Life and Death to extend the lives of some people...

Therefore, it is foreseeable that...

The four realms of Earth, Moon, and Man have absolutely no chance of winning this battle against the stars.

This way.

Earth was no longer a place for him to stay.

"True Lord."

Jiang Jian made up his mind and said to Lu Ye Zhenjun, "Those paper figures are very valuable and will be of great use to me. Jiang Jian thanks you."

His thanks were very sincere.

The more you understand.

Jiang Jiancai understood even more clearly.

Just how precious are these paper figures from the Divine Palace Realm?

The True Lord's gaze was gentle as he waved his hand and said, "To me, you are all juniors worth nurturing. Your little skills are not worth a second glance."

There was a pause.

Zhenjun spoke again, "Jiang Jian, what is your impression of Lu Qingqing?"

Jiang Jian's expression hardened.

This was the first time that Lu Ye Zhenjun had called out his own name.

"Lu Qingqing has high aspirations, a tenacious character, and is diligent in her cultivation."

After a moment's thought, Jiang Jian replied, "In my opinion, it has a considerable chance of becoming an unparalleled divine palace."

The man, dressed in pajamas, walked to the glass railing and smiled, "That's not what I was talking about. I was talking about her bone structure. Do you like it?"

Jiang was taken aback.

His mind raced, and in an instant he understood the True Lord's meaning.

He is the master of Yinshan, controlling a complete and magnificent realm.

Lu Qingqing is the most outstanding woman in the fourth generation of the Lu family.

The Lu family is the wealthiest family in the world, the second most powerful family in Chang'an Prefecture. They occupy seven realms and control half of Chang'an's economic lifeline. It is no exaggeration to say that they possess mountains of gold and silver.

It's obvious that Lord Lu Ye wants to take me as his son-in-law.

Now.

Jiang Jiancai finally understood.

No wonder.

Since I went to the Nine Realms.

Lu Qingqing was the only one who received him.

The Lu family had this plan all along.

"Lu Qingqing is very beautiful, with a beauty that would shame the flowers and eclipse the moon, and her appearance is unparalleled."

Jiang Jiandao said, "I am focused on cultivation and have no other thoughts about her."

Beside the True Lord.

Lu Chen seemed a little anxious. He blinked and kept giving Jiang Jian meaningful glances, trying to get him to agree.

Lu Qingqing is his direct descendant and also his cousin.

His mother was of noble birth and had an extraordinary background.

Even though Lu Chen is the young prince, he still suffers setbacks at Lu Qingqing's hands.

His thoughts were simple: he couldn't wait for Lu Qingqing to leave the Lu family.

Otherwise, every time they met, Lu Qingqing would make sarcastic remarks about losing her "Little Prince" position.

"I found out that you are not married yet."

The True Lord said, "If you marry Lu Qingqing, I will truly regard you as a junior member of the Lu family and nurture you with all my might."

These words carry significant weight.

Even Lu Chen, who was standing to the side, had his pupils shrink, revealing disbelief.

The True Lord of the Spiritual Platform Realm speaks the golden words of jade.

Since he said it, he must be able to do it.

A sea breeze swept by, lifting the hem of the Wheel-Turning King's robe.

Jiang Jian, dressed in a dark black robe with gold thread, remained silent for a moment before finally speaking.

"Thank you for your kindness, True Lord."

"But I am engaged, and if I agree to True Lord's request now, it would be a breach of contract, which is indeed not good."

Hear this.

Zhenjun raised an eyebrow and asked, "Which aristocratic family has come looking for you so quickly?"

Jiang Jian shook his head and said, "I don't know which family it is."

Zhenjun asked in surprise, "Then who exactly are you engaged to?"

Jiang Jiandao said, "Her name is Nie Zheng."

A sea breeze is beginning to rise.

Lu Ye Zhenjun remained silent.

Instead, he frowned, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

"Nie Zheng, Princess of the Qin Palace."

"How could she get married?"

Lu Ye Zhenjun came to his senses.

His expression was originally gentle and kind.

For the first time, there was a sense of solemnity.

(End of this chapter)