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

"Select ten men from the Xuanfeng Army to serve as Liu Bingxuan's personal guards. They must be quick-witted, resolute, loyal, and fearless."

Since Liu Bingxuan was going to risk going to that unknown place tens of thousands of miles away, there was no need to dwell on those worries and concerns.

Let's be practical and make the most thorough preparations. Great Xia will do its utmost to support Liu Bingxuan. The reason we had Xu Jun summon the three civil and military officials, Ning Boxing and Ning Boxing, was to assign suitable subordinates to Liu Bingxuan.

This includes a range of tasks such as intelligence liaison, environmental exploration, and guard duty.

The soldiers of the Great Xia might be insignificant compared to the great power of those cultivators, but Liu Bingxuan would always find these spirited, decisive, and capable guards useful.

Despite his seemingly rough exterior, Ning Boxin was quite decisive when it came to serious matters. He replied earnestly, "Yes!"

"The one you sent to deliver the letter to me that day... um, Ma Chengyong, was quite good."

Loyalty can be guaranteed.

Ning Boxing smiled: "Your Majesty has discerning eyes! I was just about to recommend this person!"

Xie Cangrong paused, then said calmly, "This journey is tens of thousands of miles long, and the return is uncertain. Once you have chosen your people, you must ask them if they are truly willing to leave their hometown. If they are not, do not force them."

Ning Boxing replied matter-of-factly, "Your Majesty, our Xuanfeng Army consists of loyal and brave men who would give their lives for you. Let alone going on a long journey to carry out military orders, they would not hesitate to die for Your Majesty."

"Forcing is never good." Xie Cangrong shook his head upon hearing this and said to Ning Boxing, "Boxing, stop saying such self-righteous things. Life is precious, and there are infinite possibilities in living. Don't test loyalty with your life and death."

"Soldiers, including you, if surrendering can save your lives in a life-or-death situation, I don't mind you doing it. As long as you're alive, you'll always have a chance to serve your country."

"Leaders always have more ways and greater power to solve problems."

Upon hearing this, Ning Boxing abruptly raised his head and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I know you are benevolent, but please do not say these words, and I will not convey them!"

"A soldier serves his sovereign, his country, and himself! Bearing this title, we need no choice; choice would only shake morale. We only need to carry out orders!"

"You have also said that everyone has the right to control their own life. If that day ever comes, I am willing to give up my life to bring Your Majesty a moment of peace."

The power that emerges from willingly going to one's death is completely different from that from being forced to go to one's death.

Of course, we still need to say what we need to say.

Xie Cangrong lowered his eyes and smiled: "Enough talk~ Bring the chosen people here, I'd like to talk to them."

"yes!"

Xie Cangrong seemed to remember something and smiled at Ning Boxing: "The cultivator is leaving, why don't you go and have a good drink with your friends to say goodbye?"

"Forehead……"

Ning Boxing paused for a moment, then quickly said, "Your Majesty, Xuan Gu and I are just gentlemen. We only fight and drink, and we don't talk about anything else..."

Xie Cangrong waved his hand: "What are you afraid of? When have I ever forbade you from associating with cultivators?"

Ning Boxing chuckled dryly, "Hehe..."

However, Xie Cangrong suddenly changed the subject, his eyes becoming dangerous: "But I treat his disciple as an equal, while you treat Xuan Gu as an equal. How does that make sense?"

"Forehead……"

By taking a detour, His Majesty would be a generation younger than him.

Ning Boxing twitched the corners of his mouth, then steeled his resolve: "How about I become Your Majesty's disciple? Or even your godfather? I don't want to be the crown prince... I just want to make up for my past relationship with Your Majesty..."

Xie Cangrong: ...

This scoundrel really knows how to spout nonsense.

The term "godfather" is a bit ambiguous!

This guy is a halberd user.

"Get out of here! How old are you? Aren't you ashamed!"

Xie Cangrong is indeed thick-skinned, but he's still a bit different from this scoundrel.

"Hehe~ This subject takes his leave!"

……

After Ning Boxing left, the others came to visit one after another.

"Ji Qing, how is the matter of the spirit stone communication progressing?"

"Your Majesty, I sent men south to Songling Island. The spirit stones are still responding, and communication can be established at least across thousands of miles. I have also completed the compilation of the communication secrets."

The one who answered Xie Cangrong was a minister of about thirty-four or thirty-five years old, with a goatee, narrow eyes, and a somewhat cunning smile. During the previous discussions in court, he had boldly proposed establishing ties with the Demonic Sect, and his actions were wicked and unpredictable.

After Gong Qiao achieved a breakthrough in communication technology, Xie Cangrong ordered him to establish a communication cryptography system and train relevant personnel.

Xie Cangrong nodded: "Select ten people who are proficient in communication and capable in their work to accompany Liu Bingxuan."

"yes!"

The person in front of me may seem cunning, but he is actually quite reliable.

Xie Cangrong nodded: "Go then!"

"yes!"

After Ji Qu left, a minister with a more composed demeanor entered.

"Minister Zhou, Liu Bingxuan will soon be returning to Taihua with the cultivators. You will select ten people..."

"You can represent them and see them off."

The orders were carried out in an orderly manner, and the preparations for the warriors on their long journey were gradually completed.

Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The group of monks had already gathered and were preparing to leave.

Once outside Lieyang City, the oppressive force decreased dramatically, and the immortal ship broke free from the shackles of gravity, standing upright in mid-air, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

The group of cultivators were already fully prepared and ready to depart.

"Immortal Master, has our Great Xia failed to provide adequate hospitality? Why not stay a few more days, allowing us to fully express our hospitality?"

Zhou Yuecheng, as the minister seeing him off, had a warm expression and behaved politely.

Xie Cangrong did not personally appear, nor did he make any grand spectacle; it was just Zhou Yuecheng who brought a few officials from the Ministry of Rites to see him off.

The reason is simple: the status and rank are not commensurate.

Xie Cangrong is the emperor of Great Xia, the supreme ruler of Great Xia. If he is to be equal to the Immortal Sect, then the person qualified to make him personally take action must be at least a sect leader.

If Xie Cangrong were to come out and see these people off as if he were an emperor, it would seem too humble, making him inherently inferior to them.

Xiao Zheng is very powerful and holds a high position.

In the countries of the four continents of immortals and demons, the monarch must personally receive them, but in the Great Xia, they are only required to be summoned.

Xiao Zheng was secretly displeased at not seeing Xie Cangrong, but he maintained a calm demeanor and cupped his hands in greeting to Zhou Yuecheng: "Lord Zhou, you flatter me! The Great Xia is a land of etiquette, and you have treated our immortal sect so generously. How could we dare to be dissatisfied?"

He narrowed his eyes, the words "treat well" carrying a somewhat inexplicable meaning.

Is Daxia good to Taihua?

On the surface, it seems pretty good; you stay in an undisturbed inn, with all your needs covered—food, clothing, lodging, and transportation.

only……

Praying for rain, mining, exploration... these arduous tasks were subtly pushed into being done, and even the disciples of the immortal sect were imprisoned.

Unfortunately, they were never in the right, and in many cases, they were the ones who took the initiative to do them.

He had witnessed firsthand the hospitality of the Great Xia Dynasty.