Tang Dynasty: Saving Lives and Helping Others, Li Lizhi Falls for Him

Follow the pen of author N6chj3 on an adventure in the novel "The Great Tang Dynasty: Saving the World, Li Lizhi Falls for Him" ​​on Cola Novels.

After seeing Li Shimin off, Shen Chang'an returned to his quiet room and sat cross-legged on a futon.

He didn't rush to do anything else, but instead closed his eyes and mentally reviewed the information Li Shimin had just mentioned on the map.

After leaving Tongguan, the Japanese envoy boarded a ship in Shanzhou and sailed down the Wei River and the Yellow River eastward. By this time, they had passed Bianzhou.

At this rate, we should be able to reach Dengzhou in five or six days at most.

If he lingers too long in Chang'an, it will be difficult to catch up with the Japanese envoy once he has left for the sea.

He set off from Chang'an, and it took him about four or five days to travel by water to Bianzhou. From Bianzhou, it took him about two or three days to ride a horse to Dengzhou.

If all goes well, the Japanese envoy should have just arrived in Dengzhou when he gets there.

Shen Chang'an opened his eyes, and with a thought, the system panel unfolded before him.

System Panel:

Name: Shen Chang'an

Age: 18

[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Stage 7]

[Technique: Green Wood Longevity Technique]

[Remaining Merit Points: 2150]

He glanced at the remaining merits.

During this period, free medical consultations were conducted continuously, and after military supplies and medicines were delivered to the army, merit points kept flowing into the account. More than two thousand merit points is not a lot, but it is definitely not a small amount either.

Then he looked down:

Inventory

[Peiyuan Pill: 1 piece]

[Foundation Building Pill: 1 piece]

[Qi-restoring pills: 16]

[Qi Gathering Pill: 1]

[Rejuvenation Pill: Several]

[Low-grade spirit stones: 2 pieces]

【Soul-Nourishing Wood: 1 piece (already worn)】

[Spiritual Spring: 1 (already embedded in the Spiritual Plant Space)]

[Purple Flame Alchemy Furnace: 1 unit]

【Aoki Needle Box: 1 set (containing nine silver needles)】

[Formula]

[Prescription for Nourishing Vitality Pill: 1 serving]

[Rejuvenation Elixir Formula: 1 serving]

[Qi-restoring pill formula: 1 serving]

[Qi Gathering Elixir Formula: 1 serving]

[Qingxin Dan Formula: 1 serving]

Shen Chang'an checked the spirit plant space again. The Spirit Gathering Grass, Rejuvenating Grass, and Blood Coagulation Flower were all mature and ready to be harvested at any time.

The herb is still in its growth period and will need about another month before it can be used as medicine.

The Soul-Nourishing Wood had grown to two feet tall, its leaves glowing with a faint purple light. He had obtained this Soul-Nourishing Wood from Kong Yingda's mission reward and had always worn it close to his body. His soul was indeed much stronger than before.

【Spiritual Plant Space】

【Ginseng: 5 plants (growing stage)】

【Purple Ganoderma: 3 plants (growing stage)】

[Spirit Gathering Grass: Abundant (Harvestable)]

【Heart-Clearing Flower: 10 plants (available for picking)】

【Soul-Nourishing Wood: 1 seedling】

[Peiyuancao: Abundant (during its growth period, it can be used medicinally after about one month)]

【Rejuvenating Grass: Abundant (Can be harvested)】

【Blood Clot Flower: Abundant (Harvestable)】

【Gathering Qi Grass: Abundant quantity (during the growth period, approximately two months later, it can be used medicinally)】

【Ningyuan Flower: Large quantities available (during its growth period, approximately two months later, it can be used medicinally)】

After reviewing the condition of the herb garden, Shen Chang'an turned his attention to the list of exchangeable items:

【Redeemable Items】

【Swift Travel Talisman: 50 Merit Points/Talisman】

[Diamond Talisman (Defense): 80 Merit Points/Talisman]

【Fiery Talisman (Attack): 100 Merit Points/talent】

【Frost Talisman (Attack): 100 Merit Points/talent】

【Azure Edge Sword (Magic Weapon): 500 Merit Points】

Looking at the list of talismans provided by the system, Shen Chang'an fell into thought.

He possessed a set of silver needles, sufficient for healing but somewhat inadequate for combat.

The Japanese envoy was missing one person; it's impossible that the other side wasn't aware of it.

If we catch up, the other side has a large number of people and might attack us.

Although he was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was not afraid of direct combat, he needed a means of self-defense if his opponent launched a desperate counterattack.

After much thought, talismans are the best choice.

The Swiftness Talisman can increase a horse's speed by several times for a short period of time, which is useful for chasing people or escaping.

The Vajra Talisman can form an invisible shield on the body, making one impervious to swords and blades.

The Fiery Talisman, once thrown, transforms into a ball of flame, powerful enough to kill an ordinary person.

Thinking of this, Shen Chang'an also exchanged a few.

[Diamond Talisman x2: 160 Merit]

[Fiery Talisman x2: 200 Merit Points]

【Swift Travel Talisman x2: 100 Merit Points】

Total: 460 merits

[Redeem successful]

[Remaining Merit Points: 2150 - 460 = 1690]

A flash of light, and six talismans landed in Shen Chang'an's palm.

Different patterns are drawn on the yellow talisman paper with cinnabar. The Vajra Talisman has a thick and steady pattern, the Fiery Talisman is like a leaping flame, and the Swiftness Talisman is as light as the wind.

Shen Chang'an carefully folded the talisman and kept it close to his body.

……

In the afternoon, the sound of horses' hooves came from outside the courtyard gate.

Shen Chang'an walked to the courtyard gate, where a guard standing beside Li Shimin was holding a tall horse.

The chestnut-colored horse had a glossy coat, long legs, a broad chest, and a slender waist; it was clearly a top-quality horse, one in a hundred.

A bulging cloth bag was tied to the saddle.

The guard bowed and said, "Dr. Shen, His Majesty has ordered me to bring the horse and the documents."

Shen Chang'an took the reins and patted the horse's head. The horse snorted and nudged his hand with its head, showing great affection.

He opened the cloth bag, inside which was a piece of blue silk. When unfolded, it was stamped with three large red seals from the Court of State Ceremonies, the Court of Agriculture, and the Ministry of War. It stated that the person carrying this document was on official business by imperial decree and that no check or obstruction was allowed at any pass or county along the way. Food, lodging, and horse feed had to be provided.

"Where's the boat?" Shen Chang'an asked.

"A fast boat is ready at the ferry crossing on the Wei River. The boatman is from the Eastern Palace. Doctor Shen can board the boat as soon as he arrives."

The guard replied, "His Majesty also said that Physician Shen doesn't need to rush, just come back as soon as he finishes his business."

Shen Chang'an nodded: "Please thank His Majesty for me."

After the guards took their leave, Shen Chang'an led the horse into the courtyard, tied it to the stable, and added some hay.

He turned and went into the pharmacy, taking down several bottles of pills from the shelf.

Three Rejuvenation Pills, five Qi-Returning Pills, and one Qi-Gathering Pill are placed in a cloth bag.

The medicine box was too heavy, so I didn't bring it. I only brought a small cloth bag filled with necessities.

Keep the travel documents, maps, and talismans close to your body.

He can buy dry food and water on the way, and since he is a cultivator, he can go without food for a short period of time.

Besides, he still has elixirs on him, so he won't starve.

After everything was tidied up, Shen Chang'an stood in the courtyard and looked around.

The water lilies in the stone jar were still in bloom, the koi were swimming in the water, and the green bamboo was rustling in the night breeze.

The Four Symbols Returning to Origin Array was functioning normally, and spiritual energy enveloped the entire courtyard.

This time, I won't be back for at least ten days.

The courtyard was guarded by a small array, and the medicinal herbs were watched over by people sent by Li Shimin, so there was no need to worry.

While the horse grazed, Shen Chang'an went over the items he needed to bring in his mind again: silver needles, Rejuvenation Pills, Qi-restoring Pills, Qi-gathering Pills, talismans, travel documents, and maps—nothing was missing.

He stood in the courtyard, looking at the small courtyard where he had lived for so many years, and felt a little reluctant to leave.

However, there was a formation in the courtyard, so it was impossible for others to do anything they wanted, and he always knew what was happening in the courtyard.

Half an incense stick later, the horse had finished grazing, so he mounted it, left the courtyard, and rode towards the outskirts of Chang'an.