Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 375 Can it be as you wish?
“This happened to my friend,” Ao Xinchen said slowly.

"Pfft." Lin Jiang couldn't help but chuckle.

"Ok?"

Ao Xinchen replied with a hint of confusion, seemingly not understanding why the eldest young master had suddenly made such a sound.

"fine."

Lin Jiang forcibly suppressed his laughter.

He felt that he might have been too influenced by certain internet jokes before he time-traveled.

He could barely maintain his composure when he only heard Jiang Jinyue speak like that before, but now that he heard this woman from Dayin say the same thing as Jiang Jinyue, he couldn't help but let out a few soft laughs.

Although they found it strange, neither of the girls investigated the abrupt sound further. Ao Xinchen paused briefly before continuing to talk about her so-called friend:
"Because of her privileged background, my friend held a high position in the Great Yin Dynasty. She lived a life of luxury and ease. Deep down, she always considered herself superior to others, a person above everyone else in the Great Yin Dynasty."

"Because of her power, many people have flattered her and tried to use her power and position to scheme for themselves."

"She was momentarily blinded by her own ambition and actually believed that she was capable of planning important matters for the Great Yin Kingdom. However, just as she was thinking she had made meticulous plans and was showing off her power, she suddenly realized that she was not a real person of high rank in the Great Yin Kingdom at all."

"She was just a stand-in."

At this point, Ao Xinchen couldn't help but sigh softly:
"The struggles within the Great Yin Dynasty were exceptionally brutal, with many members of the royal family losing their lives in the conflict. To ensure the safety of the royal family, the Great Yin Dynasty created numerous imposters. These imposters appeared to enjoy wealth and luxury, but in reality, they were merely scapegoats to be sacrificed in times of crisis."

"My friend was a prime example of a scapegoat. Even as she lay dying, she was still oblivious to the fact that she had pushed herself into the fire pit. Only when she was deeply trapped in it did she realize that the situation was beyond her control, and in an instant, she fell from the heights of the clouds into the abyss."

"...I never expected that the Great Yin Dynasty would come to this."

Jiang Jinyue couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

Although they had some contact with Dayin before and heard that the political struggles in Dayin were indeed much more serious than in Daxing, most ordinary people in Dayin were unaware of this royal secret, and the royal family members who knew about it naturally would not publicize it.

If Ao Xinchen hadn't told him today, he would have had no idea that such a thing happened in the Great Yin Dynasty.

“What I’m about to say may not be exactly the same as what you experienced, Miss Wu, but it is still a similar matter.” Ao Xinchen’s tone was slightly regretful: “It is precisely because the people of Dayin are so enthusiastic about this that they have created a secret technique called ‘Substitution’, which can conceal one’s fate and bury one’s life.”

Jiang Jinyue was speechless for a moment, and for some reason, she did feel a little more relaxed than before.

She had initially thought she was the only one experiencing this, but now that she realized there were others in the world who shared the same fate, the pressure immediately lessened considerably.

"Thank you."

"Such a thing is not worth thanking for; it's just a story from the Great Yin Dynasty." Ao Xinchen said, a hint of melancholy in his voice.

However, she quickly composed herself and continued:

"As for Miss Wu, your friend's foster mother... her cultivation must be quite profound, right?"

"Indeed remarkable, truly a leader of this world."

"May I venture a guess? Could it be that you have already reached the Star Pointing Realm?"

"Exactly."

“Miss Wu, you must also know that those who are obsessed with the stars are bound by the invisible will of Heaven in their actions. Their behavior is often not from their own heart and desire, but rather a result of the shackles of fate.”

"I understand. But understanding is one thing, and some things are hard to let go of."

Jiang Jinyue's tone was tinged with sadness.

“Alas,” Ao Xinchen sighed softly, “Nine times out of ten things in the world are not as one wishes. Few things go as planned, and many go against one’s wishes. This is probably the norm in the world.”

My heartfelt wishes are hard to fulfill, and things rarely go as planned.

Perhaps one day Jiang Jinyue will reconcile with Li Xinguang.

But certainly not now.

……

Lin Jiang returned to town the following night.

Upon Lin Jiang's return, Chang Li hosted a grand banquet to entertain him.

This time, there was no sign of reluctance in her expression; on the contrary, it showed that she had prepared with utmost sincerity.

In addition to the usual dishes, several kinds of wild delicacies that Lin Jiang had never seen before were laid out: wild vegetables with strange colors and light, which made a refreshing taste when you put them in your mouth; vegetables that looked like green leaves but exuded the fragrance of meat fat, and were as succulent as meat chunks when you chewed them; and whole pieces of meat roasted in the ancient way were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and a pot of stewed bone broth had fragments of light floating in it like a winding galaxy.

However, the latter has a bitter and unpalatable taste and is only used as a garnish during the meal.

Lin Jiang, who loves delicacies, happily picked up his chopsticks and savored the food.

After the wine and food had been consumed and the meal finished, he looked up at Chang Li, who was sitting in the main seat with a smile on her face:

"Why does Lord Changzhen host such a lavish banquet?"

"Nothing serious." Chang Li's lips curved slightly. "I'm just curious, where did you send that general, young master?"

"She has committed a crime and should be sent back to the capital."

Changli exclaimed, "As expected!"

She wasn't surprised that Lin Jiang could travel to and from Kyoto in such a short time. The skill levels of the cultivators varied greatly, and many of them possessed extraordinary skills. Traveling a thousand miles a day was no easy feat, but it wasn't necessarily impossible.

"Is that all the girl wanted to ask?"

Upon hearing Lin Jiang's question, Chang Li no longer hesitated:
"Gentlemen, I have a question to ask you."

"But it doesn't matter."

"Does Daxing intend to incorporate this place into its territory in the future?" Chang Li's eyes gleamed slightly: "To be honest, I have long harbored the intention to submit to Daxing."

Their eyes met.

Does Daxing have this intention?

There shouldn't be one at the moment.

The rebellion in the southern border has just subsided. If we were to launch a major campaign to annex this region at this time, our strength would surely be insufficient.

But one cannot speak so directly to Chang Li.

Yu Wenyun continued:

"Many soldiers of Daxing have sacrificed their lives here. It is only right and proper that we hold a memorial ceremony for them." Upon hearing this, Changli immediately smiled with joy.

With her mature mind, she clearly and easily sensed the deeper meaning hidden in her words!
Daxing clearly intends to take this place under its control!

So she picked up her wine glass again and respectfully offered a toast:
"I hope you will all put in a good word for me then; I will be very grateful in the future!"

The next morning, the group boarded a carriage and left the town as Changli waved goodbye.

Now that we have captured Li Ziguang and replenished our supplies in this town, there is naturally no need for us to stay here any longer.

After determining the direction to go next on the map, the carriage left the town.

When she was leaving, Changli was unusually enthusiastic, as if she could already see her future in Daxing.

If her territory could be encompassed by Daxing, then as the only town in the far west, she could naturally receive its support and gradually expand into a city.

For her, this was undoubtedly a great thing.

But whether it will work out or not, she'll probably have to wait a while longer.

Lin Jiang looked at the map and glanced at the place where Ye Wanzhuang died. He realized that if the carriage were to travel there normally, it would take at least another week.

It almost crossed the entire battlefield.

As Lin Jiang got closer to that direction, he felt the scroll in his arms becoming increasingly hot.

Liang Huashan said he hadn't followed, but the moment Dang Linjiang stepped onto the battlefield, his gaze had already fallen upon him.

It's the kind of situation where you want to look closely, but you're also afraid to look at it seriously.

Lin Jiang naturally understood his fear, so he didn't try to communicate with the scroll.

Hopefully, Liang Huashan can adjust his mood on his own.

As the carriage moved forward, Jiang Jinyue lifted the curtain beside her and carefully observed the scenery outside.

She brought her adoptive mother back, but there was no sign of happiness on her face.

There are some paths she will need to walk for a long time before she can find her way out on her own.

……

"The centrifugal light was taken away?"

When Zhou Shenshen, who was drinking tea, heard his subordinate report this matter, his brows furrowed tightly.

In order to retrieve Li Xinguang, they had given away a considerable number of Enlightenment Pills to the people of Chen Kingdom. Now that he had run away, Zhou Canshen was naturally unhappy.

He also subconsciously looked at the young man across the table who was drinking tea with him.

The man looked young, and indeed he was young; his features carried a youthful vigor unique to young men, something that even highly skilled individuals couldn't fake.

And this person was a "big shot" from the Dust Kingdom, to which he belonged.

Claiming to be a descendant of the divine city, and currently the leader of the nation...

His sixth son.

Upon seeing Zhou Canshen's gaze, the sixth young master raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Lord Zhou, what's with that look? Are you complaining that we didn't send enough people to you? Can't you reflect on whether the pills you provided were ineffective?"

Upon hearing this, several veins bulged on Zhou Canshen's forehead.

Not working well?

I've given you so many stars, and you're telling me the effect is poor?
Zhou Canshen was furious.

The Daxing people who came to Shencheng were divided into two factions: one led by Donkey Head, who were treated as honored guests for some reason, and the other led by Zhou Canshen, who was a civil official.

Their treatment was significantly worse. They weren't received by any proper host family, but by this sixth young master from who-knows-where, who wasn't very bright.

But no matter how angry Zhou Canshen was, he couldn't say those words out loud.

After all, they are now living under someone else's roof, so even if he has a huge temper, he has to keep it to himself.

He could only glare angrily at the scout kneeling beside him:
"What happened? She was injured so badly, why were you allowed to escape?"

The scout also wore a wry smile:

"According to reports from our scouts at the front, we were almost able to capture her, but..."

"Stop hesitating! Speak up if you have something to say, or shut up if you have something to say!"

"A few people came from Daxing and kidnapped her."

"People from Daxing have arrived?"

Zhou Canshen frowned.

The arrival of someone at this time is not a good thing.

"who."

"Judging from the portrait, it is probably Zhu Da, Yu Wenyun, and one, two, or three others."

Zhou Canshen: "?"

No, why are all the people who came here heavyweights?

What brings you guys here?
"One, two, three? What a strange name."

The Sixth Young Master was clearly intrigued by the strange name.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Canshen's eyes darted around.

not sure……

They can use these few people to trick this detestable Sixth Young Master.

(End of this chapter)