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

Do you regard the Great Xia as another sect?

It takes real strength to earn people's respect.

Does the Great Xia have that kind of strength?

Without strength, where does equality come from?

Even among other sects, few are worthy of Taihua's attention. Taihua only takes the top few seriously, while those behind them merely benefit from the collective influence of the Immortal Alliance.

The Great Xia Dynasty occupies such a vast land, has such a large population, and has such abundant resources; it needs a force to match its size.

The perspectives of Xiao Zheng's social class and Lu Junfeng's working class are completely different.

Some arrogance can never be shaken off.

Even though he had been humiliated by Xie Cangrong, Xiao Zheng still believed that the Great Xia Dynasty was not yet worthy of the Taihua Sect's attention.

This dynasty is merely a strange and unorthodox sect, with secrets. Once he uncovers these secrets, Great Xia will have the same status as Great Zhou and Great Yan in Crane Cry Continent, both being dynasties subordinate to sects.

Xie Cangrong is just a mortal. It's one thing to be a king in the mortal world, but what right does he have to negotiate with the immortal sects?

If the ministers' methods are ineffective, their words fail, and even well-intentioned advice is ignored, the Taihua Sect can still dispatch its military force to overthrow the Great Xia regime and install a more compliant emperor.

If that doesn't work, then even if the sect has to wait a hundred years, they can outlast Xie Cangrong.

Between the transition of dynasties, there are plenty of opportunities.

The Taihua Sect has too many options.

Of course, he couldn't tell Liu Bingxuan these thoughts.

Xiao Zheng smiled and explained to Liu Bingxuan, "Lord Liu, you are overthinking it. Taihua treats all dynasties in Hemingzhou in the same way and has no intention of bullying Daxia. I suppose I spoke somewhat vaguely, which caused His Majesty to misunderstand."

"That's good! That's good!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Bingxuan shook his head repeatedly, complaining, "Immortal Master, you do not know that my desire for immortality is sincere and earnest. Caught between the immortal sect and my master, I am truly walking on thin ice!"

"I, Liu, also wish for us to be as close as family. Taihua has also established a lineage in Daxia, so it will be more convenient for me to seek immortality in the future."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng solemnly assured him, "Lord Liu, please rest assured, I will certainly not make things difficult for you."

The two hypocrites exchanged pleasantries.

Then, Xiao Zheng asked, "I wonder what the Great Xia Dynasty wants from my immortal sect? Lord Liu, please speak freely."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bingxuan shook his head and said, "How could I, Liu, represent Great Xia? I am merely a messenger! Immortal Master, please tell me, what does Great Xia desire from you?"

"Ugh!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng sighed softly, stretched out his hand, and a crystal-clear jade bead appeared in his palm.

"To be honest, Lord Liu, I do have something to ask of Great Xia for their assistance."

That's finally over with the pointless chatter.

As the conversation deepened, both sides gradually revealed their true feelings.

Liu Bingxuan examined the beads in the other person's hand, narrowing his eyes slightly: "Oh?"

He can see the "power" of this precious pearl.

This is not related to Xiao Zheng.

If something is not from the same lineage, then there is a possibility that other forces are involved.

Is the other force a friend or an enemy?

The blood in his chest was boiling. He was so excited, eager to see what was happening outside. More and more forces were entering the fray, maneuvering and shifting the tide of power...

"What is this?"

Xiao Zheng explained, "This treasure is called the Azure Sky Pearl. It can ward off evil spirits and prevent plagues. We have been protected by this treasure while traversing tens of thousands of miles of poisonous miasma."

As always, Xiao Zheng remained restrained, only revealing what needed to be said, and refusing to disclose any other information, regardless of its usefulness.

Liu Bingxuan exclaimed in surprise, "Oh? Such a divine object exists?"

"well……"

Xiao Zheng sighed, "To be honest, Lord Liu, this treasure is damaged. If it isn't repaired, we're afraid we won't be able to return to our sect!"

"What...what should we do?"

"Therefore, I, Xiao, shamelessly request the assistance of Great Xia."

"I wonder how the Immortal Master hopes Great Xia will assist you?"

"Spirit stones," Xiao Zheng said frankly. "I need some spirit stones to repair my magic weapon. However, this is the territory of Great Xia, and I cannot act on my own without permission."

Xiao Zheng could have secretly slipped out to seize Da Xia's resources, but Da Xia had some secrets, and he didn't know what kind of power Xie Cangrong possessed. He was worried about being discovered and losing face.

After all, his status and position are what they are.

If we can talk, let's talk according to the rules.

This statement implies that even if the Great Xia Dynasty disagrees, he can still obtain spirit stones.

"Is that so..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bingxuan frowned, then said, "Envoy Lu has opened a spirit mine for our Great Xia, but the gathering of spirit energy in a spirit mine is slow. Can the Immortal Master wait a while?"

The mine that Lu Junfeng opened for Da Xia was truly the worst and smallest spirit-gathering mine. In Da Xia, a place rich in spiritual energy, it would take seven days to produce a spirit stone the size of a fist.

"If it can be faster, then it should be faster."

Xiao Zheng sighed: "I am better than my disciple. I am willing to personally open a few spiritual veins for Great Xia. I only ask that Great Xia can lend us spirit stones to repair our magic treasures so that we can return to our sect."

It's a very simple principle: the faster the Great Xia Spirit Stones are produced, the faster they can repair the Azure Sky Pearl and return it to their sect.

Naturally, he could only open more spirit mines for the Great Xia.

Lu Junfeng, this disciple, was once a mining slave in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Now even his master has to personally take to the field as a miner in the Great Xia.

"Oh?"

"My lord also wishes to widen some of the mining routes. If you, Immortal, share this desire, that would be most welcome. I believe my lord will grant your request!"

"However... I hope that the Immortal Master will not deplete the forests and burn the lakes in order to speed up the production of spirit stones, thereby damaging the foundation of our dynasty's spiritual veins. Otherwise, I, Liu, will be a sinner of the Great Xia."

Damaging the spiritual veins of the Great Xia Dynasty is also damaging the spiritual veins of the future Taihua Dynasty.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng shook his head and assured him, "Please rest assured, Lord Liu, I will certainly not make things difficult for you."

Liu Bingxuan nodded: "Okay!"

He thought for a moment and then said, "Immortal Master, the location of the spirit mine may hinder our dynasty's construction plans. Could you please explore the surrounding mountain paths and inform me of any places where spirits can gather? I will then report to my master so that he can choose a suitable location."

Xiao Zheng frowned upon hearing this.

Not only do they have to be miners, they also have to be prospectors.

He nodded anyway: "Okay."

He knew what Xie Cangrong's purpose was.

However, although the Great Xia is special, it is still a land where magic is forbidden, and apart from Liu Bingxuan, no one has cultivated magical power. Manipulating wooden objects and using the strange power of laws are different from them, so it is unlikely that they will easily learn the method of gathering spiritual energy and mining.

Perfect timing! He could also take this opportunity to explore the surrounding area and uncover the secrets of this world.

"Very well! I, Liu, will certainly do my utmost to advocate for you, Immortal Master."

"Thank you for your trouble, Lord Liu!"

……

"It's done!"

On the other side, the woman's bright eyes reflected the king's face.

The aloofness he usually displayed in front of others melted away at this moment, revealing a rare hint of smugness.

Like a child waiting for praise from their parents.