Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 137 Golden Destiny [Six Void Yin Yang Thunder Veins]

Doesn't this mean that, with a little effort, every soldier in every battalion of the headquarters could be put to use?
Lin Pojun suppressed his excitement, but the joy on his face betrayed his true feelings.

"Your Highness, how many Tribulation-Crossing Lotus Pills do you possess?"

"I'll take them all, price is negotiable."

Lin Pojun looked like he was taking on everything, and his gaze toward the Du'e Heart Lotus Pill was filled with an unyielding fervor.

Fang Heng picked up the white jade and blue-and-white porcelain wine cup, took a sip of the spiritual wine at a leisurely pace, and said with a smile.

"General Lin, what are you saying?"

"I am the prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, how can I sit idly by and watch the soldiers of the Mechanized Battalion suffer the torment of madness and bloodshed?"

"In my name, I am donating fifty Heart Lotus Pills for the Xuanjia Army's headquarters."

Fang Heng immediately offered fifty Crossing-the-Calamity Lotus Pills, which moved Lin Pojun to tears of gratitude.

This Ninth Prince truly loves his soldiers like his own children!
These pills alone represent an immense favor.

Lin Pojun was filled with emotion.

Seeing Lin Pojun's expression, Fang Heng nodded smugly with a smile on his lips.

The gift of the Heart Lotus Pill for overcoming calamities was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but something he had planned to do long ago.

Besides increasing Lin Pojun's favorability, the other thing is to increase reputation in the army and in the court.

He started too late and wasted sixteen years of his life.

If one wants to compete for the throne, prestige is absolutely essential.

After calming down, Lin Pojun thought of another problem.

"Your Highness, we've used up these fifty Tribulation-Crossing Lotus Pills. What should we do next? Does Your Highness's residence sell Tribulation-Crossing Lotus Pills?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Heng smiled but remained silent.

Without uttering a word, he slowly savored the spirit wine.

Seeing that Fang Heng did not reply, Lin Pojun became so anxious that he wanted to scratch his head.

Left with no other choice, he turned his attention to his friend Lu Zilong.

Lu Zilong cleared his throat, a troubled expression on his face.

"Po Jun, you also know the effects of the Heart Lotus Pill for Crossing Calamity."

"This is a strategic treasure; how can it be sold so casually?"

"Your Highness has it tough too; you must understand His Highness's difficulties."

Hearing Lu Zilong's troubled words, Lin Pojun wanted to refute, but after a few trembling movements of his lips, he ultimately did not voice his grievances.

Although he was unwilling, he knew that Lu Zilong's words were all reasonable and he could not refute them.

The fifty Lotus Pills for overcoming calamities that His Highness has gifted are already an immense token of his sincerity.

Lin Pojun showed an apologetic expression and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Fang Heng.

"Your Highness, I was rash."

After saying that, a hint of disappointment appeared on Lin Pojun's face.

Fang Heng and Lu Zilong noticed all the changes in his expression.

Fang Heng smiled knowingly; the timing was just right.

Lost in thought, Fang Heng gave his uncle Lu Zilong a look.

Lu Zilong understood immediately, and changed the subject, softening his tone.

"Po Jun, if you want the Heart Lotus Pill to overcome tribulations, there is a way."

Upon hearing this, Lin Pojun, like a drowning man grasping at a straw, felt a flame of hope ignite in his eyes.

"Zilong, what do you mean?" Lin Pojun asked impatiently.

"Po Jun, the Crossing Calamity Heart Lotus Pill is not for sale to the public."

"But Your Highness is a man of great loyalty and righteousness; how could you sit idly by and watch your own people suffer?"

Lu Zilong emphasized the pronunciation of the phrase "our own people".

Lin Pojun suddenly realized what was going on.

The Ninth Prince and Lu Zilong orchestrated this "Feast at Hongmen" today, but in the end, their target was me.

However, Lin Pojun did not feel any aversion to it.

The fact that His Highness went to such lengths to recruit me shows my importance in His Highness's heart.

Lin Pojun suddenly felt a sense of recognition and need.

This was something he had never experienced with any of the other princes.

Fang Heng and Lu Zilong leisurely sipped their spirit wine, not urging Lin Pojun, but quietly waiting for him to make a decision.

A moment later, a resolute look appeared in Lin Pojun's eyes.

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and addressed Fang Heng.

"Your Highness is a man of both literary and military prowess, benevolent and loving towards the people, and respectful to the virtuous and talented."

"If I were to try to shirk responsibility, I would be incredibly ungrateful."

"My lord, please accept my bow!"

After saying this, Lin Pojun bowed to Fang Heng.

Fang Heng couldn't help but smile, a feeling of smug joy welling up inside him.

Become!

He quickly stood up and lifted his hands up.

"Po Jun, you flatter me. Please rise."

"With your help, I am like a tiger with wings!"

As Lin Pojun swore his allegiance, the atmosphere in the private room became cheerful once again.

"Po Jun, you can just keep the matter of the Heart Lotus Pill for now."

"I will never mistreat my own people."

Upon hearing this, Lin Pojun's heart, which had been pounding, instantly settled down.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Heng changed the subject and said after a moment of contemplation.

"In addition, the training of mechanical engineers and the development of mechanical beasts cannot be stopped."

"These things, Po Jun, you'll have to take good care of them!"

Upon hearing Fang Heng's words, Lin Pojun was startled and quickly asked.

"Your Highness, you also see a bright future for mechanical beasts?"

"It's natural!"

"The nature of a gentleman is not different; he is good at making use of things!"

"For low-level cultivators, is there any artifact more powerful than a mechanical beast?"

Fang Heng said with a smile, and these words really hit the nail on the head for Lin Pojun.

In terms of potential, mechanical beasts are naturally inferior to innate and acquired spiritual treasures.

Even the most powerful and forbidden treasures might not be able to compare.

But how many spiritual treasures are there in the whole world?

These are all top-tier forces' most prized possessions, which they wouldn't use lightly.

Even divinely forbidden treasures cannot compare.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Fang Heng has several divine treasures in his possession, which seem like commonplace items.

In reality, divine forbidden treasures are extremely precious. Even experts at the tenth realm mostly use divine forbidden treasures.

The number of divinely forbidden treasures is definitely not large.

But mechanical beasts can be built in large quantities.

That alone is enough to make Fang Heng envious.

"Po Jun, every midnight I dream that the erosion of the inkstone is resolved, and every soldier of my Great Qian can control a mechanical beast. How powerful must that be?"

"What Northern Barbarians? What God-worshipping cult?"

"They will all fall to my army."

Of course, what Fang Heng didn't explicitly mention was the Ten Great Dao Courts.

If the scenario Fang Heng envisioned could truly be realized, flattening the Ten Great Dao Courts wouldn't be a pipe dream.

In Fang Heng's view, the promotion of mechanical beasts is essentially a further utilization of energy by cultivators of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Referring to the history of China, this is the gap between agricultural civilization and industrial civilization.

Agricultural civilization relies on human labor, which in turn comes from food, and food comes from solar energy.

The foundation of industrial civilization is coal, oil, and electricity. Apart from nuclear energy, other forms of energy also come from solar energy.

However, industrial civilization's utilization and development of energy far surpasses that of agricultural civilization by tens of thousands of times.

This is the dimensionality reduction attack.

The same principle applies to the Great Qian Dynasty.

In essence, spiritual energy is nothing more than a special kind of energy.

Graphite is a flawed energy source, but with a higher energy density.

The large-scale use of inkstones will undoubtedly allow the national strength of the Great Qian Dynasty to grow exponentially.

Hearing Fang Heng's bold words, Lin Pojun became even more certain that he had indeed pledged allegiance to a wise ruler. "I toast Your Highness!"

"May Your Highness's dream come true!"

May our Great Qian Dynasty prosper forever!

May our Great Qian Dynasty prosper forever!

After a few cups of spirit wine, Lin Pojun's face was rosy, and his eyes were filled with a faint joy.

The atmosphere inside the private room was lively, like old friends reuniting after a long separation.

After a few rounds of drinks, Fang Heng put down his white jade and blue-and-white porcelain wine cup, cleared his throat, and shook off the alcohol from his face.

Seeing Fang Heng's appearance, Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun quickly put down their wine glasses.

They knew that His Highness must have given some instructions.

"What do you think of the Crown Prince's imprisonment in the Imperial Clan Court?" Fang Heng asked slowly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun exchanged bewildered glances.

Although Fang Heng was asking them questions.

However, the Crown Prince's imprisonment of the Imperial Clan Court was far too sensitive a matter.

As subjects, how could they freely express their opinions?
Isn't this overstepping one's bounds?
"We will naturally obey Your Highness's orders," Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun said in unison.

Seeing their cautiousness, Fang Heng couldn't help but shake his head.

but……

The matter concerning the Crown Prince is indeed delicate.

Since he had not yet shown them his attitude toward vying for the throne, they naturally dared not make any wild guesses.

However, Fang Heng's next words shocked the two of them so much that they almost smashed the wine glasses on the table.

"My elder brother was imprisoned by our father in the Imperial Clan Court."

"But is my elder brother the kind of person who would sit idly by and wait for death?"

"On the second day of the second lunar month, the Crown Prince contacted Chu Yun Shen, the Divine General of the Crimson Flame Army, to prepare to purge the court of corrupt officials!"

Qingjun side!
These three words exploded in the minds of Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun, like thunder rumbling in the heavens.

It was like an invisible giant hand stirring up turbulent waves in the lake of their hearts.

"Your Highness, is the news accurate?"

Lu Zilong asked impatiently, his heart filled with curiosity.

If the Crown Prince truly intends to purge the court of corrupt officials, then it must be a highly confidential matter.

How could Your Highness know this?
Fang Heng nodded slightly and said in a solemn tone.

"Absolutely true!"

"I even know the specifics of the Crown Prince's plan to purge the court of corrupt officials."

They even know the specific plans?
The expressions on Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun's faces became increasingly astonished and fascinating.

They simply couldn't fathom how Fang Heng had managed to do it.
The only thing one can marvel at is His Highness's extraordinary abilities.

"On the second day of the second month..."

Fang Heng revealed the Crown Prince's plan to purge the court of corrupt officials.

Of course, he didn't tell the two of them about his plan to target the Crown Prince's inner treasury.

After listening, the two of them fell into deep thought.

"What do you mean, Your Highness?"

"This achievement is like a gift from heaven."

"If you don't take what God gives you, you will suffer the consequences!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun both showed excitement in their eyes.

They are so eager to improve!

"According to the Crown Prince's plan, on the second day of the second month, the Eastern Palace's forces will split into four groups."

"The main force of the Crown Prince's Palace will head to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to seize the Imperial Seal of the State."

Fang Heng extended his first finger and said calmly.

Lin Pojun subconsciously asked, "Does Your Highness want me to go outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation and stop the Crown Prince?"

"No!"

"No!"

Fang Heng shook his head repeatedly, leaving Lin Pojun completely bewildered.

"Blocking the main force of the Eastern Palace and thwarting its conspiracy deserves the greatest credit."

"However, the main force of the Eastern Palace is powerful and should not be underestimated."

"Even if we deploy the main force, the losses will be heavy, and it will not be worth the effort!"

"Furthermore, there must be experts left behind by Father Emperor in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. If our forces appear outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, who knows if they will be misunderstood?"

“It’s not worth it!”

Fang Heng spoke slowly, and Lin Pojun and Lu Zilong nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

Of course, besides these two reasons, there was another reason that Fang Heng did not tell the two of them explicitly.

Without the support of the ten major Daoist courts, it will be extremely difficult for him to contend for the throne.

Therefore, Fang Heng does not want to reveal his ambitions for the time being.

At least for the short term, Fang Heng plans to play it safe and develop his strength while taking advantage of the Second Prince.

"Then what do you mean, Your Highness..." Lin Pojun asked.

"In addition to the main force of the Crown Prince's Palace, the Crimson Flame Army will send out two detachments to feign attacks on the Wenyuan Pavilion and the Imperial Treasury."

"At that time, General Lin, you will lead the military police to the imperial treasury to stop the Crown Prince's forces."

"Uncle, lead the Xuanjia Army to Wenyuan Pavilion."

Fang Heng assigned tasks to the two of them, but Lu Zilong felt a little uneasy when he heard them.

"Your Highness, where is the fourth force from the Eastern Palace?"

"The fourth group, consisting of the Crown Prince's guest advisors, will attack the various princely mansions."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun's expressions changed drastically, revealing surprise, and they spoke urgently.

"Then Your Highness, wouldn't your safety be at risk...?"

"It's alright!" Fang Heng waved his hand, looking completely confident.

Their calm and composed demeanor put both of them at ease.

"I plan to visit Changqing Temple in a few days."

At this point, Lu Zilong and Lin Pojun instantly understood Fang Heng's intention.

The Imperial Palace's guest advisors are fewer in number than the Crimson Flame Army, but they are more skilled.

It would indeed be more suitable for the experts from Changqing Temple to deal with this kind of team than for them.

After the three discussed the matter in detail and finalized their plan, it was already late at night.

They did not stay overnight at the music academy, but instead returned to their respective residences after the performance.

Upon returning to the Prince's residence and alighting from the carriage, Fang Heng's expression suddenly changed, and he froze on the spot, as if a robot had lost power.

"Your Highness, are you alright?" The coachman asked hurriedly when he saw that Fang Heng was not in good condition.

Fang Heng snapped out of his daze, a playful expression on his face, and waved to the driver.

"I'm fine!"

"Go do your own thing!"

Having said that, Fang Heng suppressed his joy and excitement and strode into the quiet room.

Upon entering the quiet room, Fang Heng's smile blossomed like a chrysanthemum.

Just now, Fang Heng received a large amount of luck.

Luck +15000
It increased my luck by 15000 points in one go.

Fang Heng was truly shocked to receive so much luck out of thin air without doing anything.

After thinking about it carefully, Fang Heng understood.

There is only one person who could possibly bring him so much good fortune.

Left Prime Minister!

"It seems that the Left Prime Minister has made great progress in promoting the Holy Emperor Rice in the local areas!"

"Being able to increase luck value by 15000 points in one go must have appeased some stubborn old men."

"The only person who could be such an influential old fogey is..."

Shennong Valley!

A strange light flickered in Fang Heng's eyes, and his confident expression was as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

Immediately, Fang Heng's gaze fell on the entries on the panel.

After pondering for a moment, his gaze focused on the purple entry for 【Jia Mu Lei Ti】.

"Jia Wood Thunder Body, advance!" Fang Heng shouted in his heart.

[Jia Wood Thunder Body] → [Six Void Yin Yang Thunder Meridians]

(End of this chapter)