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Chapter 216 Slowly but surely?

Da Zhou Exchange Group.

Being poor for two lifetimes: We're all human, so why is there such a big difference?
We've been together for two lifetimes: while others have already slapped a sixth-level martial arts master to death, we're still collecting "protection fees" and begging for food on the streets to make a living.

Beggars' Sect Leader: Are you talking about that "Prince Jing"?
I've been poor for two lifetimes: How did you even know that?
The Beggars' Sect Leader: This has been trending on social media for a while now.

Having known each other for two lifetimes: Damn! Are those know-it-all clerks dogs? So fast!
The Number One Sword of the South: From what you're saying, Xie Lingxin has already reached the fifth level of physical cultivation? And she even defeated a sixth-level expert? Is that all true?

He's been poor for two lifetimes: My husband and I witnessed it with our own eyes. From over a thousand meters away, we were almost killed by the aftershock of his slap! How could it be fake!

Beggar Clan Leader: Hiss~ This can't be right, can it? I've looked into Xie Lingxin. She's from a small city on Far East Star, only seventeen or eighteen years old. How could she be at the fifth level? Is she on drugs?
The First Sword of the South: It should be him. No matter how powerful he is, it's impossible for him to be at the fifth level now. He probably obtained the Blood Essence Pearl of some master. However, even if he took drugs, it's unbelievable that he could defeat a sixth-level expert with only a fifth-level one. If it's true, he is truly a genius. The geniuses of the Central Star are probably no better than him.

Beggars' Sect Leader: Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

Having been together for two lifetimes: So you suspect we're bragging?

I am from a noble family! Damn it! I finally managed to get the students of the Imperial Academy to join me in stopping the Shence Army and rescuing Prince Jing! And it all ended as soon as we arrived!

Poor for two lifetimes: Pfft! You're the idiot who suddenly popped up saying you'd sacrifice yourself for righteousness?
Having been together for two lifetimes: You're really going all out. To make a name for yourself, you've come up with this method. You should thank that Prince Jing. If he hadn't killed the commander of the Shence Army, you probably would have really died!
I am from a noble family! Hmph! What do you know? Life is what I desire, and righteousness is also what I desire; if I cannot have both, I will sacrifice my life for righteousness! I never engage in deception! You mere eunuchs, you bring disaster to the country and its people, you deserve to die!

I am from a noble family! Our family, renowned for its wealth and power, naturally has a responsibility to protect the people and stand up for the common folk! This is a matter of righteousness!
There was a moment of silence in the group chat.

I didn't quite understand... but that didn't stop me from being stunned by him.

However, it wasn't his righteous indignation that shocked me, but rather his utter idiocy.

This guy... is he insane?
Old White Stripe in the Waves: Um... I don't understand, but it sounds impressive. Noble Brother is awesome! But can I ask, Xie Lingxin, is she sure she's secured her position as Prince Jing this time?
The First Sword of the South: It's probably not that simple. Even if he really has the ability to kill a sixth-level martial arts master, a sixth-level master is nothing in the Shence Army. Those eunuchs have such great power. He has slapped them in the face so hard this time. It's unlikely that he can escape from those eunuchs.

Beggar Clan Leader: If you ask me, he was too arrogant. He originally had the identity of a prince, even if he was a deposed prince, it was still a perfect start. He should have just stayed put and waited for the Federation's reward.

Tiannan's Number One Sword: @Beggar Gang Leader, do you know something?
Beggars' Sect Leader: Tsk, you don't need to test me anymore. How many of those who came in this time weren't here for this? Everyone knows that.
Tiannan's Number One Sword: Hehe, then I won't hide it anymore. The Federation is probably planning to seek cooperation with the Great Zhou Dynasty, using the introduction of them into the "Thirty-Six Heavens" as a bargaining chip to exchange for the right to use the Tongtian Pagoda and the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc. If this is really achieved, then we will have a lot more to fight for in this domain.

Old White Stripe in the Waves: This is what I was talking about. Reincarnation is like living an extra life and cultivating for an extra lifetime. This in itself is a tremendous opportunity. If we can really reach a cooperation agreement, then we will have the chance to enter the "Thirty-Sixth Heaven" from here, which is equivalent to two lifetimes combined!
Beggar Clan Leader: Otherwise, why would we have bothered to come to such a remote little place on a remote planet? So, this time our Domain Realm is not just a simple trial. Xie Lingxin really wasted such a good opportunity. She was incredibly foolish.

I am from a noble family! : You're wrong! The Shence Army was indiscriminately killing innocent people; his standing up for the river works is a righteous act! He deserves our admiration!

Beggar Clan Leader: Nobleman, you're getting too into character. This is the Realm.

I am from a noble family! So what if it's a realm? The material and spiritual worlds are two sides of the same coin; there's a distinction between reality and illusion, but not between truth and falsehood! A person is a person! The people in the realm are also living, breathing beings! Your thinking is utterly absurd; you're not worth discussing things with!

The group chat fell silent again.

I don't know if it was because of the information subtly revealed in the "Beggar Clan Leader's" words, or because of the childish bravado of "I am from a noble family!"

This incident has certainly become a hot topic among experts.

However, discussions about Xie Lingxin are not all positive; there are quite a few controversies like the one in the group.

However, it's ultimately just a topic.

For these Federation veterans, these current "influential figures" are only a temporary phenomenon.

None of these people are easy to deal with.

No one thinks they are inferior to anyone else.

……

The capital city.

In Shangyang Palace.

Chen Lingguan, the lapdog, withdrew from the know-it-all, his whiskers trembling with excitement, and his tail wagging uncontrollably like a windmill.

Xie Lingxin... is he really that awesome?

While I was excited, my feelings were also complicated.

He must have seen my message.

Will he come to save me?
What should I do if they really come to rescue me?
He had very complicated feelings about Xie Lingxin.

He's resentful, wondering why he's always been better than you since childhood, but now you're always the one in the spotlight.
But because of what happened before, and because Xie Lingxin had saved him, and because he had chosen the Chen family, he felt that Xie Lingxin had seen his most shameful side.

Chen Lingguan had been trying to avoid him, not wanting to see him again, and not daring to see him again.

If he really comes, should I... or not?
Ugh……

"Lion Slave, what are you doing here again?"

A pair of delicate arms picked it up and tucked it into their bosom.

The pug looked utterly dejected.

Another message was sent: Waaah~ Bro, save me!
……

Xie Lingxin woke up from her coma.

He was "awakened" by the endless stream of thoughts of communication in his mind.

While unconscious, one's consciousness is in a state of chaos.

Only the idea of ​​communication within the know-it-all was buzzing around.

After scrolling through the Da Zhou chat group for a while, I figured out the situation.

The news spread really fast.

It seems that there were some trial participants mixed in with the onlookers at the time.

Thirty-six Heavens?
I saw that word again...

The previous discussion about the number one calligrapher in the world mentioned something about the "path to immortality" and the "thirty-six heavens".

Inexplicable.

I didn't expect to see this here. It seems that most of the people in this group are not from Far East Star.

Moreover, they are all quite influential and all have the same goal in mind.

what is it?

Is the Federation seeking cooperation with the Great Zhou?
Why haven't I heard a single word about this while I'm in the work group?
How can the Federation cooperate with the Great Zhou?
"Has Your Highness awakened?"

Just then, a powerful voice entered my ears.

Xie Lingxin had no choice but to stop her wild thoughts and open her eyes.

He found himself lying on a low couch.

Beside the couch, Monk Ruman sat cross-legged on the ground.

Her once rosy face, like a full moon, had turned slightly pale and showed signs of fatigue.

After thinking for a moment, Xie Lingxin roughly guessed the reason.

"I've implicated the master."

Ru Man shook his head: "Your Highness has mastered the protective power of the Great Netherworld Bell and comprehended the wondrous path of the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm of Your Hand. You have grasped the essence of Vajra and your foundation is strong. Although your injuries are severe, even without this old monk, it would only take a little longer."

"The old monk was merely going with the flow and gave it a slight push."

"Regardless, I will remember your kindness, Master..."

"Your Highness! You're awake!"

With a joyful cry, Su Zhen came in quickly, carrying a basin of water, and put the basin aside.

"Your Highness, are you alright? Is anything bothering you? Please don't hold it in, you must tell me!"

"..."

Li Rui used to keep everything to herself; it was just a habit.

"I'm alright now, all thanks to Master Ruman."

Su Zhen hurriedly bowed to Ru Manfu in gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Master!"

Ru Man hurriedly made a gesture of support, saying, "No, no, you're too kind."

After exchanging pleasantries, Su Zhen recounted what had happened after she fell into a coma.

He was in a coma for two days.

Yesterday, an imperial censor accepted the complaints from the river workers, which sparked a fierce debate in the court.

That Wang Shoucheng was indeed not so easy to deal with.

The lives of thousands of river workers were lost, and in the end, Su Zuoming, the vanguard officer of the Shence Army, who was killed by him with the Twin Swords Box, was made the scapegoat.

It was all done in his own hands.

Because he was already dead, they added a posthumous crime to his list of offenses, sentencing his entire family to exile.

Thousands of his officers and soldiers were also exiled along with him.

Tian Quancao, the commander of the Shence Army, was dismissed and investigated for failing to properly manage his subordinates.

The person has already turned into minced meat, so naturally there is no point in continuing.

Wang Shoucheng's poor personnel selection led to his reprimand by the three regents in court.

He also took the opportunity to promote a eunuch named Qiu Shiliang to the position of Left Shence Army Lieutenant.

Wang Shoucheng was a lieutenant in the Right Shence Army.

This was tantamount to taking this opportunity to strip Wang Shoucheng of his power.

Xie Lingxin frowned after hearing this.

He hadn't really expected to bring down Wang Shoucheng; he only caused this scene to save his own life.

In the end, not only did he risk his life, but the court dealt with him so lightly.

What do the lives of those thousands of river workers matter?
What about the floods in Bianzhou, the disaster relief funds and grain, all the tragedies and evil deeds, and the lives of tens of thousands of people?
Xie Lingxin thought he didn't care that much, but now he realized that he wasn't so heartless after all.

"Your Highness, it is already an unexpected surprise that Wang Shoucheng's power was divided up by just one commander."

Just then, someone else pushed the door open and entered.

It was Cui Chenglin who led the group.

Among them were Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, and Cui Hong, along with two elderly men I had never seen before, one of whom was quite dignified.

Judging from Cui Hong's attitude, he could roughly guess that one of them was his "grandfather".

Another person of considerable authority was Song Shenxi, a Grand Secretary in the imperial court.

It was he who spoke.
Seeing Xie Lingxin looking at him without saying a word.

Song Shenxi smiled and said, "Your Highness, it's been so long, do you not recognize this old man?"

Xie Lingxin came to her senses: "What are you saying, Grand Secretary Song?"

Song Shenxi stroked his beard and smiled, looking him over with surprise in his eyes. He sighed meaningfully, "Your Highness has endured humiliation for many years, and when you finally launched your attack, you struck with deadly precision. You are truly admirable!"

Actually, what he said was rather conservative. In his view, King Jing was enduring hardship and humiliation, and his ambitions were far greater!
But this is exactly what he's happy to see!
"Your Highness has already achieved your goal of exposing Wang Shoucheng and the Shence Army's evil deeds, defeating the Shence generals, greatly increasing your prestige, and dividing their power. You should know when to stop, temporarily avoid the limelight, and plan your next move slowly."

Take it step by step?

(End of this chapter)