Conceptual melting pot, the fusion of all realms starting from the Qin Dynasty.

Although Taoist practitioners in this world do not often appear in public, it does not mean that there are no other masters besides Ning Daoqi in the Taoist community.

Judging by the timeline, Yuan Tiangang, a man skilled in physiognomy, had already appeared at the end of the Sui Dynasty.

"Not necessarily!" Song Yuhua and Song Shidao had different opinions. She looked at Chen Hao and smiled faintly, "Before seeing Mr. Chen Hao's mechanical puppets and formations today, did we ever imagine that such amazing techniques existed in the world?"

Song Yuhua paused for a moment, then continued, "The foundation of this other world may be much stronger than we think. Mr. Chen Hao and his group must possess some incredible techniques that are beyond our comprehension."

“Knowing about past events through divination is probably a very simple thing to tell them.”

Although Song Yuhua overestimated the depth of the Qin's World, she inadvertently guessed one of Chen Hao's abilities correctly.

……

Regardless of the reactions of others upon hearing such secrets about Cihang Jingzhai and the Demonic Sect, Ning Daoqi, who was blocking Chen Hao's way, seemed unconcerned about this information.

After glancing at the more seriously injured Fan Qinghui with a complicated expression, Ning Daoqi turned back to Chen Hao with a solemn look: "Young friend Chen Hao, I wonder if you could do me a favor today and spare Master Fan and Cihang Jingzhai's lives?"

Although Ning Daoqi perceived Chen Hao as only having the cultivation level of a peak Grandmaster, far inferior to himself in terms of realm, and even as if he could defeat him with a mere flick of his wrist; after witnessing so many of Chen Hao's abilities, Ning Daoqi could no longer regard Chen Hao as an ordinary cultivator.

Ning Daoqi did not believe he could easily defeat Chen Hao.

Moreover, Chen Hao and the others are currently within the formation he set up, with two mechanical puppets standing nearby who are nearly at the Shattered Void Realm.

Furthermore...

After learning that his world was about to merge with Chen Hao's world, Ning Daoqi dared not make any rash moves.

After all, if things aren't handled properly, they could very well escalate into a war between two worlds.

Ning Daoqi could not bear such a sin.

Chen Hao was not surprised by Ning Daoqi's request, but sighed helplessly, "Master Ning, you still made this choice after all!"

Although Ning Daoqi was surprised by Chen Hao's words, he still nodded slightly: "Regardless of whether the Cihang Sword Manual contains any secrets of breaking the void, I have already received the kindness of Cihang Jingzhai, so I hope that my friend can fulfill my benevolence."

Chen Hao pondered for a moment and said softly, "Master Ning, you are my senior, so I will naturally agree to your request."

"However, if you want me to let Fan Qinghui go so easily, you will have to pay a price."

Ning Daoqi was silent for a moment, then said, "What are your requirements, young friend?"

Although somewhat displeased, Ning Daoqi still agreed.

Chen Hao raised his right hand, and a dazzling nebula appeared in his palm. Corresponding starlight also flowed in Chen Hao's golden eyes, and streaks of light, like shooting stars, flickered in the nebula in Chen Hao's hand and in his golden eyes.

With just a glance at the star cluster in Chen Hao's hand, everyone seemed to see the flow of time and the fate of all living beings in this world, to see the ancient Chinese people, and to see all sorts of possibilities for the future of this world...

They seemed to see their own lives reflected in it.

Before they could search for any fleeting images related to themselves, Chen Hao withdrew all the strange phenomena from his palm and said to Ning Daoqi with a smile, "I heard that the He Shi Bi jade in this world is currently in Master Ning's hands. If you exchange it for the He Shi Bi jade, I will let Fan Qinghui and Shi Feixuan go this time."

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Chapter 208 The Allure of the He Shi Bi Jade, and Shen Luoyan

In the story of Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty, the He Shi Bi jade was originally in the hands of Ning Daoqi, and Shi Feixuan obtained it from Ning Daoqi.

Then he stored the He Shi Bi jade at the Jingnian Zen Temple, intending to hand it over to Li Shimin on a chosen day to enhance his prestige.

Chen Hao didn't know whether the plot of the story was true or false, so he used one of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques, [Star Number], to do some divination.

Unexpectedly, the He Shi Bi jade was actually in the hands of the old Taoist priest Ning Daoqi at this time.

Star number: One can observe celestial phenomena at night and know one's destiny.

Chen Hao's knowledge of so much old news about this world wasn't just based on novels he'd read before; he'd actually done his own divination using the [Star Number] method.

As for when Chen Hao used [Star Number], why wasn't it at night?

Chen Hao could only say:

Are the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends Minor Supernatural Powers really such inconvenient things?

Even without stars in the night sky, can't Chen Hao gather starlight on his own?

The starlight during the day is simply obscured by the sunlight, not that it doesn't exist.

……

Upon hearing Chen Hao's words, Ning Daoqi's pupils immediately contracted, and he exclaimed in surprise, "How do you know that the He Shi Bi is in my hands?"

Normally, a grandmaster like Ning Daoqi should have possessed extraordinary composure and shouldn't have lost his composure like this, but after hearing the information from Chen Hao that only he knew, he still couldn't help but lose his composure.

Ning Daoqi can guarantee that after he obtained the He Shi Bi, he never let a second person see it, and he will never let anyone else know that the He Shi Bi was in his possession.

"Was that the starlight from just now?!"

After a moment of losing his composure, Ning Daoqi immediately recalled Chen Hao's unusual behavior: "Just now, I seemed to see the torrent of humanity, the myriad aspects of life, and the fate of all beings in the starlight you gathered, Mr. Chen Hao."

“I thought I was seeing things!” Ning Daoqi sighed. “It seems that what I thought was an illusion was actually Mr. Chen Hao using the legendary magic to divine my past life trajectory.”

"I've seen many strange people and events in my life, but it wasn't until I met you today, young friend, that I realized how narrow-minded I've been~々!"

"I've seen many skilled diviners, but I've never seen one as accurate as you, young friend."

After Ning Daoqi uttered these words of praise, the eyes of those behind him who aspired to the throne instantly gleamed.

Du Fuwei, the leader of the Jianghuai Army, quickly stepped forward and looked at Ning Daoqi in surprise:

"The He Shi Bi... The He Shi Bi is actually in Master Ning's hands?"

King Shichong of the Great Zheng Kingdom looked greedily at Ning Daoqi and pretended to be anxious as he advised, "The He Shi Bi is a symbol of the orthodoxy of the Central Plains. Master Ning, you cannot just hand it over to outsiders."

Although it has been confirmed that Chen Hao, Yan Fei, Ying Zheng, and others are also of Chinese descent, they are, after all, from another world, and there is a natural barrier between the two sides.

Even if one understands that the two worlds will soon merge, such a divide cannot be bridged in a short time, or even within a generation or two.

Li Jiancheng of the Li clan strode forward, bowed not far from Ning Daoqi, and said excitedly:

"Master Ning, please think twice! The He Shi Bi jade is related to the fate of the Central Plains of our world and the succession of emperors. We must not hand it over to people from another world."

"Please reconsider, Daoist Ning!" Li Xiuning stepped forward quickly, stood next to Li Jiancheng, and said solemnly.

Li Shimin also wanted to step forward to persuade Ning Daoqi, but he also knew that with his elder brother Li Jiancheng in front, if he stepped forward as well, people would misunderstand that he had the idea of ​​competing with his brother Li Jiancheng for the family inheritance.

Therefore, after much hesitation, Li Shimin ultimately chose to silently stand behind Li Jiancheng.

At this moment, Shen Luoyan, who had arrived nearby at some unknown time, stepped forward gracefully and respectfully bowed to Ning Daoqi and Chen Hao, advising, "Master Ning, Mr. Chen Hao, the He Shi Bi is the legitimate symbol of the emperors of the Central Plains and is related to the change of emperors in this world. Please find another condition for the exchange."

Chen Hao's golden eyes fell on Shen Luoyan, carefully examining the beauty before him, and asked, "And who is this...?"

Although Chen Hao had collected a lot of specific information about this world through the Yin Gui Sect and learned about the specific characteristics and portraits of many famous people in this world, it did not mean that Chen Hao could recognize everyone who came in front of him.

After all, not all of the intelligence agents in the Yin Gui Sect have the same painting skills as Chen Hao.

Shen Luoyan, with a dashing and heroic air, cupped her hands in greeting to Chen Hao and laughed loudly, "Mr. Chen Hao, if you can calculate the whereabouts of the He Shi Bi jade, surely you can figure out my identity?"

Chen Hao shook his head slightly and said with a faint smile, "If we had to know everything in advance, wouldn't life be very boring?"

"Only by keeping some things unknown can we truly appreciate the joy of life."

“These are things that only someone as capable as Mr. Chen Hao could say,” Shen Luoyan shook her head helplessly. “We mortals would love to know everything about this world.”

Wanwan sized up Shen Luoyan from behind Chen Hao for a long time before stepping forward and saying to Chen Hao:

"The other party should be Shen Luoyan, a trusted general of Li Mi, the 'Pushan Duke' of Wagang Village, known as the 'Charming Strategist' and 'Femme fatale.'"

Shen Luoyan didn't care about Wanwan's title for her, and admitted it with a faint smile:

“‘Miss Wanwan is indeed worthy of being a successor of the Yin Gui Sect. She guessed my identity on our first meeting.’”

Upon hearing Shen Luoyan's name, Chen Hao immediately learned about her background.

In the story of Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty, Shen Luoyan was born into a wealthy family. She was well-versed in military strategy and tactics, and was also a martial arts master. Her family's "Deadly Hairpin" was a sure-kill technique.

At the end of the Sui Dynasty, she joined the Wagang Army. She and her fiancé Xu Shiji regarded Li Mi as their true emperor. They plotted and schemed to help Li Mi become the leader of the Wagang Army and assisted him in becoming the most famous military strategist in the world, creating his undefeated legend.

However, after Li Mi's undefeated myth was shattered and he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, Shen Luoyan's fiancé, Xu Shiji, was granted the surname Li and was highly valued by Prince Qin, Li Shimin.

Knowing that Li Mi would never rise again, Shen Luoyan fulfilled her marriage agreement and willingly became Li's wife for the rest of her life.

Shen Luoyan is intelligent and insightful. Compared to Princess Xiuning, the beautiful strategist is more magnanimous. Her vision extends to the world. Although she lacks some luck, it can only be blamed on Li Mi not being favored by fate. As the saying goes, things are up to human effort, but sometimes we have to trace back to the will of heaven.

Recalling Shen Luoyan's various (admirable) deeds, Chen Hao couldn't help but show an expression of admiration.

Even so, Chen Hao would not give up his goal because of her.

"Is it only Military Advisor Shen from Wagang Village who came to Yangzhou City?" Chen Hao looked around behind Shen Luoyan and, finding no one else of interest, mocked her, "It seems that Zhai Rang and Li Mi are more concerned about their influence in Wagang Village and don't care much about this factor that can affect the whole world."

As Wagangzhai has developed to this point, Zhai Rang and Li Mi have begun to be wary of each other, both fearing that the other will directly overthrow their power after they leave Wagangzhai.

"..."

Faced with Chen Hao's words, Shen Luoyan was first taken aback, then covered up by saying, "The chieftain and Pu Shan Gong are busy with important matters. It is enough for Wagang Village to have me here to collect intelligence."

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Chapter 209 Ning Daoqi's Dilemma and Chen Hao's Impatience

Chen Hao didn't care about the current situation in Wagang Village or Shen Luoyan's reaction. In response to Shen Luoyan's persuasion, Chen Hao simply said, "If Zhai Rang and Li Mi are interested in the He Shi Bi, let them come to me in person."

“Military Advisor Shen, you are not qualified to interfere in my and Daoist Ning’s decisions.”