Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

Lu Junfeng was taken aback, glanced at the letter, and nodded slightly: "Yes."

"Regarding the matter of Shiyu, it was largely thanks to his mediation. I have nothing of value, so I had no choice but to give him the Zhaoyun Treasure Ring."

"This man was a founding hero of the Great Xia Dynasty. He followed the emperor when he started his rebellion, established great merits, and was one of his most trusted ministers. He held a prominent position in the Great Xia Dynasty."

Xiao Zheng smiled upon hearing this, understanding in his heart, and handed the letter in his hand to Lu Junfeng: "Even the most intelligent, determined, and talented person cannot escape the wonders of cultivating immortality."

This is only natural.

In the four continents of immortals and demons, who doesn't hope to have good aptitude, good comprehension, and good fortune, so that they can join the immortal sect, roam freely between heaven and earth, and achieve a leap in social class?

What about the court officials? What about those who wield power?

A hundred years from now, it will be nothing more than a handful of yellow earth.

"Look, the emperor has just told us everything he did and said in the blink of an eye."

Lu Junfeng looked at the letter in his hand.

It briefly describes Xie Cangrong's speech at the court meeting.

The attitude of the Immortal Sect, the demands of the Great Xia, and the wooden Xuan Bird that flew into the sky... these court affairs are basically all included in it.

Lu Junfeng lowered his eyes slightly: "This person has tried to curry favor with me several times, hoping to obtain a chance to become an immortal and transcend the mortal world. He is shrewd and cunning, and difficult to fathom. Sometimes I don't even know if what he says is true or false. Without the sect's permission, I dare not easily agree to his request."

"Now that I think about it, he really is on our side."

Once this letter is sent, there is no turning back.

It seems that Liu Bingxuan is truly going to stand with them.

"Um……"

Xiao Zheng nodded slightly upon hearing this: "How old is he?"

Thirty-two years old.

"It's a bit late."

Xiao Zheng lowered his eyes and sighed softly, then said, "Find an opportunity for you to teach him immortal techniques on my behalf, and as a special guest elder, merge him into our Qiyuan Peak."

"You're actually complaining that she slept with you?"

Xuan Gu, standing to the side, sarcastically remarked, "The ministers in this court are no simple men. Have you forgotten Song Zhaowen? He might not even think much of you!"

Xuan Gu had a pleasant conversation with Song Zhaowen by the sea, but he regretted that he could not bring Song Zhaowen into the sect.

The general who came to their aid was also an extraordinary man; such a remarkable person would be more than qualified to be invited into the sect.

Xiao Zheng even complained that the other person was too old.

Before Xiao Zheng could respond, she added, "Indeed, cultivation is the cultivation of the mind. Someone who is so easily tempted probably doesn't cultivate his mind very well and is not a promising talent."

Xiao Zheng was already immune to Xuan Gu's words and didn't even bother to give him a glance.

Xuan Gu disliked associating with this shady master and disciple pair and disliked listening to their scheming and intrigue, so he got up and walked towards the door.

"Where are you going?" Xiao Zheng asked.

"I'm not comfortable staying with you, I'm going out for some fresh air~" Xuan Gu said without turning his head.

With Chu Xiangyun's example still fresh in his mind, Lu Junfeng twitched his lips as those unpleasant memories began to assault him.

Xiao Zheng frowned: "You mustn't reveal any important matters concerning our sect to outsiders."

Xuan Gu waved his hand: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"

Although I don't like Xiao Zheng's personality, he is still from the Taihua Sect after all.

Xuan Gu was not his hollow disciple either.

He doesn't like to get involved in matters of profit, but he also won't betray his own people or cause trouble for his own.

"snort!"

Xiao Zheng snorted, but didn't restrain the other party too much.

After all, they were equals. Without revealing their trump cards, Xuan Gu was still superior in ordinary combat.

There's no need to constantly use the sect leader's orders to pressure him; too much pressure will become ineffective.

This guy is always making noise in his ear, and he doesn't like it.

Let's just get rid of him!

Xuan Gu and Xiao Zheng were not people of Lu Junfeng's social class to discuss, so he did not express any opinions.

After Xuan Gu left, he changed the subject again: "Besides Liu Bingxuan, there are quite a few other officials in the Great Xia court who have tried to curry favor with me. Master, should we accept them all?"

Xie Cangrong never intended to keep what he publicly discussed in court a secret.

The people of the Immortal Alliance aren't stupid; they can guess his attitude. Since that's the case, they might as well just show it openly, not to tell their opponents, but to make their own people clear about their goals.

He knew that there were always spineless people in the court, and that there were always people who wanted to curry favor with the Immortal Alliance. His speeches and the events that happened in the court would surely reach the ears of people like Xiao Zheng, but he didn't care.

Therefore, Liu Bingxuan's letter arrived at the post station.

Since that's the case, some people will always say, why not let Liu Bingxuan be the one?

The results are obvious.

Through this letter, Liu Bingxuan had become completely bound to Lu Junfeng and the others.

In the past, Lu Junfeng could never see through Liu Bingxuan and was always wary of him, but now he completely trusted him: "I think the emperor's attitude is very clear now. This man is too proud and stubborn, not so easy to win over, and he certainly won't cooperate with us. Starting with these ministers might be a good approach."

When Liu Bingxuan visited to apologize earlier, he had already begun to consider the possibility of taking the path of a minister.

Xie Cangrong's attitude is now clear: Great Xia wants to be equal to the Immortal Sect, to trade, to demand, to learn, to be independent, and even to surpass it, refusing to be under the protection of the Immortal Alliance... This can be considered as pushing him completely to this side.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng merely nodded slightly, but did not express his opinion, only saying ambiguously, "People always change."

The emperor of Great Xia is still clinging to power and refusing to accept the Immortal Alliance, but the future is uncertain.

He was just too arrogant. He had only ever seen mid-to-lower-level cultivators like Lu Junfeng, and had never seen top-level supernatural beings. He had never seen how high the sky was or how wide the earth was.

After seeing the vast Dharma image and invincible supernatural powers... will the emperor still be able to stand tall?

Xiao Zheng received a lot of information today, but after all, he had never met any of the people Lu Junfeng mentioned.

He needs to meet with them in person before making a decision.

The path of a minister can be followed, and the path of an emperor is not necessarily impossible.

"Among these officials who have shown us goodwill, is Liu Bingxuan the highest-ranking?"

"yes!"

"Hmm... then all you need to do is ensure his safety. I'll give you some pills; if any other ministers come to curry favor, you can give them as gifts as appropriate."

"yes!"

As dusk fell, the sun set behind the western mountains.

After finishing their business, Xiao Zheng gently patted Lu Junfeng's head: "You've worked hard these past few days."

Lu Junfeng humbly replied, "Bearing the expectations of the sect, this disciple dares not complain of hardship."

He never wants to do this kind of lousy work again in his life.

"When you get back, go to the Jade Forest and pick out two more magical treasures. The Qi Yuan Spirit Apricot has yielded five fruits this year, so pick one and try it."

Upon hearing this, Lu Junfeng's face lit up with joy: "Thank you, Master!"

Doing it again doesn't seem like an impossible task...