The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

“I’ve heard of it,” Zi Nu nodded.

"That's not a legend, but a true story that happened in this world. Because of that, the connection between this world and the upper realm was severed. I only came to this world by chance, through an accident. In other words, I can't go back, and naturally, the people of the upper realm can no longer come down... at least not without my luck. Now, do you understand why I'm so attached to you mortal women?"

"..."

Is it absolutely necessary to choose this option?

"What do you think?" Ishihara Akira asked with a smile.

"Please grant me a day, Immortal. I need to consult with the other sisters in Zilan Pavilion before I can formally answer your question," Zi Nu said with a sigh after a moment's thought.

“Sure,” Ishihara Akira readily agreed.

"Nongyu, you stay here and keep the immortal company. I'm going to take care of things at Zilan Pavilion," Zi Nu said to Nongyu, who was standing to the side.

"I understand, sister."

Then, Murasaki no longer lingered and turned to leave the Koshibo where Ishihara Sho was.

Chapter 695 Zhang Kaidi

"What? An immortal is in the Purple Orchid Pavilion?" King Han asked the servant who came to report, somewhat incredulously.

"Yes. The message came from Zilan Pavilion, and it has a unique seal on it, so it can be confirmed as genuine intelligence," the servant said in a deep voice.

Yes, as the largest den of iniquity in Xinzheng, South Korea, how could it not have the King's spies inside?

It's even possible that he wasn't a spy at all. After all, most of the girls in Zilan Pavilion were homeless and pitiful women that Zi Nu had rescued, so the possibility that the person was a Korean spy can be largely ruled out.

Of course, if they are specially trained to disguise themselves, that's another story.

However, if we add to this Zilanxuan's transcendent status in Xinzheng City—when Xue Nu was running Fei Xue Ge, she was still harassed by Yan Chun Jun, who made her go to his mansion to accompany him, but Zi Nu, whose beauty was no less than Xue Nu's, and even more alluring than Xue Nu's, had never been harassed by the high-ranking officials in Xinzheng, this not only makes people suspicious of Zi Nu's identity, whether she was from a noble family, but also makes people suspect that Zilanxuan was a place put forward by certain people to make money and collect intelligence.

However, regardless of whether it is the former or the latter, there will be an upper limit depending on the strength of their background and the power of their backing. In other words, if Zi Nu or Zi Lan Xuan is really created by an official, some feudal lords and royal family members are very likely to cause trouble for Zi Nu and Zi Lan Xuan.

After all, even a feudal lord would be moved and tempted by the interests of Zilanxuan, and would be tempted by greed.

However, neither Zi Nu nor Zi Lan Xuan encountered this kind of thing.

Therefore, there can only be two possibilities: First, Zi Nu's birth is exceptionally noble, making her someone that even ordinary people, and even those of noble rank, dare not provoke. Second, the person behind Zi Lan Xuan is extremely powerful.

In South Korea, what kind of figures can deter royalty and nobles from making any rash moves?

I would not consider anyone other than the King of Han!

This also reveals Zi Nu's identity. If she is not a secret talent specially trained by the King of Han, then she is a child of the royal family, but perhaps from a more remote or even declining branch. That is why she does not care so much about her status and is willing to show her face in front of others as a brothel owner to run a place like Zi Lan Xuan.

This explains why Zi Nu, who had no official status, possessed such profound martial arts skills.

After all, the Warring States period was not like later times. Ordinary people in this period did not even know how to read, let alone martial arts, which was a skill that could help them survive in a chaotic world. It can be said that apart from some special organizations, only the Hundred Schools of Thought had the ability to cultivate such masters.

As for the Hundred Schools, as forces that could enter the imperial court and were valued by the monarchs of various countries, how could ordinary people enter so easily? Without status, extraordinary talent, or incredible luck, it was not so easy for ordinary people to become disciples of the Hundred Schools.

"Send the message to Prime Minister Zhang, and then tell him to go to Zilan Pavilion immediately to see if he can invite the immortal to the palace for a meeting with me." King Han pondered for a moment before instructing the servants waiting for his orders.

As for his past encounters with immortals or something...

First and foremost, he is a monarch and must have his own dignity.

Secondly, it's for safety reasons. What if the immortal is a fake and the trap is real?

For the sake of South Korea, he would not easily risk his life!

Even if this is the opportunity for South Korea to surpass the other six countries and ascend to the throne of hegemony!

……

Not long after that.

"Guest, the Prime Minister requests an audience." Zi Nu once again arrived at the Koshi room where Ishihara Sho was, and reported to Ishihara Sho, who was enjoying the Snow Maiden dance accompanied by Nong Yu.

"Zhang Kaidi? Seeking an audience with me? It seems your relationship with South Korea is quite unusual." Ishihara Akira was taken aback at first, then looked at Zi Nu standing there with a meaningful expression and chuckled.

If no one tipped them off, how could outsiders have known so quickly that they were in Zilan Pavilion?

Are we counting on those guests?

He never showed his face in front of those people.

"How could one have such a stable life in Xinzheng City without associating with powerful and influential people?" Zi Nu replied very frankly.

"Fine, let him in for your sake," Ishihara Akira said, waving his hand dismissively.

"Yes," Zi Nu replied.

Zi Nu then left the room, and Nong Yu, knowing that an important person was coming, wisely stopped playing, quieting the scene down.

"Don't stop the music, keep playing, keep dancing," Ishihara Akira commanded nonchalantly.

Nongyu and Xue Nu exchanged a glance, unable to resist, and could only continue playing the unfinished music, causing Xue Nu's figure to dance once more.

A moment later, as the door reopened, an elderly man dressed in simple Confucian robes with a serious face entered the house under the guidance of Zi Nu. He was taken aback for a moment, but then walked up to Shi Yuanzhang without any further surprise.

"Prime Minister Han, Zhang Kaidi, greets the immortal." Zhang Kaidi greeted him with Confucian etiquette. www.zwwx.com

"Have a seat," Ishihara Akira said casually, gesturing to the seat next to him.

He didn't even take his eyes off the snow woman.