We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?

As a friend, you deeply remember the kindness and support of your teachers and senior classmates, and have always stood by their side without any regrets.

As your subject, you have served two monarchs, and no matter how much power you wielded, you have never been disloyal and have never failed your sovereign.

As an official, you were discerning and incorruptible, and you wrote "The Agricultural Book of the North and South" and "The Book of Qi" to benefit future generations, living up to the expectations of the world.

After your death, the powerful clans and officials you had suppressed came forward to impeach you, accusing you of colluding with demons and aiding and abetting evil. The officials even suggested that you be given the posthumous title "Li" (戾).

The character 戾 (lì) means to be unrepentant, unwilling to accept one's past mistakes, and to know one's faults but not to change them. It implies ferocity, eccentricity, and rebellion.

Afterwards, your students and ministers who had received your favors argued with them in the court. The people, upon hearing this, were even more indignant, and petitions from the masses were submitted to the capital.

The Qi ruler finally decided that you would be given the posthumous title of "Wenzheng", posthumously granted the title of Duke of Qingshan, and be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. You would also be included among the twenty-four meritorious officials of the Yunlin Pavilion of the Great Qi Dynasty, ranking first among the twenty-four meritorious officials.

Task 1 Rewards—

1. The Incense Offerings of Ten Thousand Families: From now on, you will be protected by the incense offerings of ten thousand families. When you cultivate and overcome tribulations, no matter what kind of tribulation you face, your success rate will increase by 20%.

2. Upright Official Spirit: Treacherous officials and treacherous individuals will feel fear to some extent when they see you (the specific effect depends on the host's cultivation level).

When you were young, you saved Bai Ruxue. She transformed smoothly into a python, then into a snake, and finally, with your help, transformed into a dragon in the river. Your contribution was invaluable.

Task Two Rewards——

1. Dragon Thunder Liquid: When taken by cultivators, it can improve their innate constitution; when taken by mortals, it can help them build acquired spiritual veins.

2. Dragon Essence Blood: Can be used to temper the body and enhance physique. This blood is extremely potent; use with caution if you are below the Foundation Establishment stage.

[The host has already reached the highest position in the "White Snow Life (First Incarnation)" realm. This mission is now complete.]

[Unfinished quest: Help Bai Ruxue transform into a dragon.]

As the words in my mind faded away.

Xiao Mo felt his body being blessed by the "incense offerings of ten thousand families" and the "righteous spirit of the officials".

This left Xiao Mo with an indescribable feeling.

The general feeling was one of extreme comfort, as if I were being protected by something.

In front of Xiao Mo appeared two bottles of liquid in glass.

One bottle contained blue Dragon's Might Liquid.

The other bottle contained the essence of a red dragon.

Xiao Mo put the dragon's essence blood into his robes, opened the Dragon Thunder Liquid, and drank it all in one gulp.

"hiss"

Xiao Mo gasped, feeling an intense burning pain in his spiritual meridians and roots.

Immediately afterwards, the spiritual power within Xiao Mo's body grew stronger and stronger, and his cultivation level continued to rise.

Half an incense stick later, the pain disappeared. Xiao Mo gasped for breath and calmed himself down to observe his inner self.

"Very good!" Xiao Mo was overjoyed.

After drinking the Dragon Thunder Liquid, his cultivation level soared to the fifth level of Qi Refining, and the spiritual energy within his spiritual veins flowed even more smoothly.

This Dragon Thunder Liquid also improved his physical constitution, which will make his future cultivation faster.

As for "incense offerings in every household" and "righteousness in officialdom," they are not needed at present.

But this "incense offerings from ten thousand families" is what Xiao Mo is most looking forward to.

You should know that no matter what kind of calamity it is, even a 50% chance of winning is enough to change your fate, let alone a 20% chance.

"His Majesty."

Wei Gonggong's voice could be heard outside the square gate.

"Go in." Xiao Mo concealed his Qi Refining Level 5 aura.

Eunuch Wei pushed open the door and strode in. When he saw His Majesty, he was momentarily stunned.

Wei Xun sensed that something was off with his emperor, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"What is it?" Xiao Mo asked calmly.

"Reply to Your Majesty."

Wei Xun mentally organized his thoughts.

"Elder Huang of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, along with two disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, is only thirty miles from the capital. The Prime Minister and the Ministry of Rites are all ready. We humbly request Your Majesty to grace us with your presence at the city gate to greet us."

Chapter 85 I've Found You

Upon hearing Wei Xun's report, Xiao Mo realized that another twenty days had passed since Wei Xun last informed the elders of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect about the progress.

Xiao Mo frowned: "Why did the elders of the Myriad Swords Sect arrive nine days later than expected?"

"Your Majesty, it is like this," Wei Xun replied. "I heard that Elder Huang felt that he did not bring any gifts and it would be inappropriate to meet Your Majesty, so Elder Huang took a slightly roundabout route to West Beast Mountain to retrieve a demon core from a fourth-grade ferocious beast, which he specially presented to Your Majesty."

"I see." Xiao Mo nodded. "Elder Huang is really thoughtful."

Human and demon cultivators are divided into different realms.

The ferocious beasts are divided into grades, each corresponding to one of the nine realms of cultivators.

The strength of a fourth-grade ferocious beast is comparable to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Go prepare the carriage. I'm going to bathe and change. Just wait for me at Qingquan Palace." Xiao Mo waved his hand.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this old servant will go and prepare for Your Majesty immediately." Wei Xun hurriedly tried to leave.

"Wait a minute." Xiao Mo suddenly remembered something and called out to Wei Xun.

"Does Your Majesty have any further instructions?" Wei Xun asked respectfully, bowing his head.

"How is Wang Can, the Vice Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate?"

Wang Can secretly entered the palace to discuss eliminating the traitors, but was discovered by Yan Shan'ao and subsequently demoted to Lingnan.

Throughout the entire ordeal, Wang Can relentlessly hurled insults at Yan Shan'ao, never once backing down.

He was truly a loyal subject.

Moreover, Wang Can's name is the same as the old village chief's name in the book of a hundred generations.

The old village chief treated him very well, which made Xiao Mo feel a special kind of closeness to Wang Can.

"Your Majesty," Wei Xun said with a complicated expression, "Lord Wang should have already arrived in Lingnan and taken up his post."

"Okay." Xiao Mo nodded. "Go and prepare some people to secretly go to Lingnan and have them stay by Wang Can's side day and night. Make sure he is safe. Do you understand?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant knows that, aside from anything else, I will definitely ensure that Lord Wang's life is safe."

"Well go ahead."

Xiao Mo waved his hand.

Although he was a puppet emperor, it didn't mean he had no capable people; it was just that most of the imperial relatives had been transferred out of the capital.

However, protecting Wang Can, who is far away in Lingnan, is still something that can be done.

After Wei Xun took his leave, Xiao Mo went to Qingquan Palace to take a bath, and then changed into a dragon robe with the help of a maid.

When Xiao Mo came out, Wei Xun had already prepared the dragon carriage.

"Let's depart the palace!"

As Wei Xun's hoarse voice rang out, several unicorn red-blooded horses pulled the dragon carriage forward, with two rows of maids following behind.

As Xiao Mo left the palace, soldiers from the Jingzhao Prefecture were maintaining order on Xuanwu Street. Officials followed behind the imperial carriage, with only Yan Shan'ao riding a horse a little behind the carriage.

Upon arriving at the north gate of the imperial city, numerous officials stood ready to welcome the arrival of the immortal master of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

At the same time, less than five miles from the capital of Zhou, Jiang Qingyi and her two companions had already landed from the sky.

In the mortal world, there is an unwritten rule.

That is, when a sect's envoy goes to visit the imperial capital of a dynasty, if the emperor greets you outside, you must stop five miles away and then walk to the capital as a sign of respect.

Although the Ten Thousand Swords Sect is one of the top ten sects in the world, even if they ignore this etiquette when meeting a small country like Zhou, the other side wouldn't dare to say anything.

However, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect has always prioritized "rules first, then swordsmanship."

"Sect Master, would you...would you like to personally go on a diplomatic mission to the Zhou Kingdom?"

Elder Huang Wei looked at the veiled sect leader beside him with a guilty conscience, and spoke haltingly.

The main problem is that Huang Wei really can't figure out what the sect leader is thinking.

Huang Wei was just one of the many elders of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, thinking that he could take a small country as a subordinate so that he could gain some benefits from it.

But to everyone's surprise, the sect leader followed.

It's fine as long as the sect leader comes along.

As a result, the sect leader covered his face with a veil, pretending to be an inner disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, and came down the mountain to broaden his horizons.

The Zhou Kingdom received him with great courtesy, but the patriarch stood aside.

How could I dare to do that?

"unnecessary."

Jiang Qingyi spoke coldly, altering her voice with spiritual power. The veil was also a magical artifact; unless someone's cultivation level was higher than hers, no one could see her face beneath the veil.

"Just do what you're supposed to do. I'm just an ordinary inner disciple. Don't reveal my identity, understand?"

"It is Zong."

Just as Huang Wei was about to bow, his gaze met the sect leader's cold, narrowed eyes, and he shuddered in fright. He quickly changed his words, his strong survival instinct immediately putting him into character.

"Don't worry, Jiang Rou and Qiu Ye. You've been cultivating on the mountain. This trip down the mountain will give you a chance to experience the customs and culture of the mortal world."

Seeing Huang Wei's embarrassed look, Qiu Ye's lips curled up.

Jiang Qingyi walked straight ahead: "Then let's hurry up."

"That's great!"

Elder Huang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly followed.

About an incense stick's time later, Huang Wei and his two companions came into the sight of the Zhou officials.

"Your Majesty, the immortal master of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect has arrived."

Yan Shan'ao dismounted, cupped his hands, bowed, and greeted His Majesty in the carriage.

The reason he lowered his stance was mainly because he needed to put on a show in front of the civil and military officials.

"Yes." Xiao Mo nodded in the carriage. "Then let's welcome the Immortal Master."

"It's Your Majesty."

Yan Shan'ao straightened up and led the civil and military officials to quickly greet the elder of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect.

According to the etiquette of the Zhou state, the prime minister and all the officials would always greet him.

Then the emperor alighted from his carriage and met with him.

"This humble official greets Elder Huang." Yan Shan'ao stepped forward and quickly bowed, his obsequious manner making the other officials somewhat uncomfortable.

It seemed as if Elder Huang was the true emperor of Zhou, while Yan Shan'ao was like a dog wagging its tail in front of Elder Huang.

"You're too kind, Prime Minister." Elder Huang smiled and helped him up. "I'm a little late, please don't take offense, Prime Minister."

"How could I dare? Elder Huang's willingness to overlook the small size of my Zhou Kingdom's temple is a great honor for my Zhou Kingdom." Yan Shan'ao said with a smile, then noticed the two women behind Elder Huang. "And who are these two fairies?"

"Oh, this is an inner disciple of my Ten Thousand Swords Sect. He came down the mountain for training and just happened to come with me to see the mortal world," Elder Huang explained naturally. "Where is His Majesty?"

"His Majesty has come to greet Elder Huang personally. Elder Huang, this way please." Yan Shan'ao hurriedly led Elder Huang toward the imperial carriage.

Just as they approached...

Several palace maids pulled back the carriage curtain, and with Wei Xun's help,

Xiao Mo slowly walked out.

Jiang Qingyi, who was originally nonchalant, was still thinking about having Zhou Guo go and find the person she wanted.

But when she saw the emperor walking towards her, her pupils suddenly contracted.