Chapter 71

The tea was in a jade bowl, amber in color, with a clear and cold fragrance. Even before taking a sip, one felt as if they were standing in a plum grove.

Guchen Sha took a small sip, and immediately felt a refreshing sensation that permeated his heart and lungs, his pores opened, and he felt as if he were lying on a cloud, watching the changing风云 (clouds and winds), and the world like a chess game, instantly becoming a transcendent being.

"Good tea," he praised immediately.

Yu Hanlu's eyes showed surprise: "This tea is called Drunken Cloud Cold Plum. Even a Daoist of the First Transformation would be intoxicated for half a day after a sip. Prince Nineteen managed to recover so quickly, and you are still at the Martial Ancestor realm. This shows that the Great Yong Imperial Family is truly blessed by heaven."

"I don't deserve such praise. The spiritual energy in this tea is incredibly strong and extremely valuable, making the princess spend so much," Guchen Sha tasted it carefully and knew its effects.

"I heard that Sister Long Yuyun is under Prince Nineteen's command, currently building a mansion and becoming a virtuous helper to the prince. Is this true?" Yu Hanlu asked. "Sister Long Yuyun and I are very close. She wrote to me that the prince is a dragon among men. Today, I see that he indeed has a noble aura."

"The people of Bao Yu are simple and elegant, playing with jade to cultivate their nature. The cultural heritage is in line with Great Yong, and they have always been friendly. The imperial family has never oppressed the people. However, my elder brother has repeatedly bullied them, which is not righteous," Guchen Sha directly addressed the main issue. "I will write to my father, the emperor, to express my stance. I have been enfeoffed as a Duke and have the right to submit direct memorials."

"What does the prince require?" Yu Hanlu's face showed joy.

Guchen Sha shook his head: "This matter is also beneficial to our Great Yong Dynasty. Using military force to eliminate evil barbarians is the right path, and using righteousness to subdue small countries is also the right path. Recently, my elder brother's actions have been somewhat demonic. He wants to destroy Bao Yu and then burn, kill, and plunder, ultimately harming the people and damaging the righteousness of the court."

"Then I entrust this matter to the prince." Yu Hanlu took out a jade box from under the qin table. "This box contains a Bi Xue Qiong Yu Pill as a token of gratitude. I hope the prince will not refuse."

"The Bi Xue Qiong Yu Pill is made from Bi Xue Qiong Yu, which has been buried underground for tens of thousands of years. After decades of refining, it eventually turns into a jade liquid, and then cultivated with spiritual energy for decades. It is said that Bi Xue Qiong Yu is extremely precious, formed from the blood of ancient great beings. Taking this pill can gradually jadeify one's bones, making them incredibly tough. Especially for those at the Eighth Transformation of Dao, it can save much effort in refining the Jade Bones in the Crystal Jade Body. This pill is so precious that it can be said to surpass the natural order." Guchen Sha was taken aback when he heard this. He knew from ancient books that this pill was mystical, even surpassing the Hundred Tribulations Golden Pill.

"Although this pill is precious, it is nothing compared to the safety of Bao Yu. I only hope the prince can handle this matter." Yu Hanlu pushed the pill over.

Guchen Sha did not accept it, shaking his head: "This pill is a national treasure of Bao Yu. I want it, but I cannot take what others value. Moreover, Bao Yu has done nothing wrong in this matter. If I accept it, it would seem like a bribe, and I would be taking advantage of the situation. I will not take the pill, but I will do my best to handle the matter."

If it were a few months ago, he might have accepted it, but now, with his cultivation deepening and his demeanor improving, he refused, forming a good connection.

"Indeed, the prince is of high moral character. I admire you," Yu Hanlu smiled. "I entrust this matter to the prince, and I plead for the millions of people in Bao Yu."

"If I can save millions of people from the disaster of war and the tragedy of family destruction, I will feel that the Seventh Princess has bestowed great merit upon me." Guchen Sha stood up. "I will decide on this matter and write the memorial immediately."

"I hope the prince succeeds." Yu Hanlu personally saw Guchen Sha to the door.

After Guchen Sha left the inn, a woman appeared beside Yu Hanlu. "Hanlu, what do you think of Guchen Sha?"

"Sister Long Yuyun, I only had a brief interaction with him, but I felt that he is a principled person. Unlike other princes who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, this is very rare," Yu Hanlu said. "Sister Long Yuyun, who appeared beside her, was actually Long Yuyun.

"Indeed, I misunderstood him and injured him, but he did not harbor any murderous intent. However, he is ruthless and merciless towards evil barbarians, using every means possible. This shows that he still adheres to the righteous path, and although he has flaws, he will correct them when he realizes them," Long Yuyun said. "I think he is stronger than other princes, but I wonder if he will change in the future."

"I admire his ability to resist temptation. I dare say that even the Seventh Prince, Gufasha, would not be unmoved by this pill and would have accepted it half-heartedly. He actually refused it, showing great self-control," Yu Hanlu was also surprised.

"What if he had accepted it? Would you really give him the pill?" Long Yuyun asked.

"Then it would be up to you to get the pill back," Yu Hanlu smiled. "But speaking of which, your cultivation is getting stronger, and you are about to break through to the Third Transformation."

"This is thanks to the Maha Divine Pill and Heavenly Dew, which cleansed the evil energy and refined the spiritual energy in my body, solidifying my foundation," Long Yuyun said without a smile. "Unfortunately, my cultivation is still shallow, and I cannot avenge myself. If I have the chance, I will definitely kill the First Prince, Gu Hengsha."

"I also want to kill him. He dared to capture the people of Bao Yu to practice the 'Hell Blood Pool Demon Art'," Yu Hanlu's killing intent appeared. "But he practices both righteous and evil arts, and has already perfected the first chapter of the Eternal Heavenly Book. Unable to break through to the second chapter, he is trying to break through using evil methods. The Heng family was the first to support the Heavenly Seal Emperor, but unfortunately, the Eternal Heavenly Book is incomplete, with only half of the second chapter. By the way, you mentioned Heavenly Dew? Where did you get it?"

"Guchen Sha has Heavenly Dew, and he even cultivates his subordinates with it. I was very heartbroken when I saw it," Long Yuyun shook her head. "If I had enough Heavenly Dew, I could make the Dragon Bone Sword regain its spirit and become a Bone Dragon."

"I have enough Heavenly Dew to not only break through the bottleneck but also transform the Ten Thousand Phenomena Jade Ball into the Jade God's Eye. Killing Gu Hengsha would not be impossible," Yu Hanlu sighed deeply.

"Actually, with Bao Yu's potential, it would not be difficult to fight Gu Hengsha to the death. However, if he is killed, the Heavenly Seal Emperor would be enraged, and the Jade God, Sea God, and Dragon God would be shaken," Long Yuyun said. "Now, the people of Dragon Sword Island are suffering, and I dare not retaliate against the court. If it weren't for the Heavenly Seal Emperor, we wouldn't be in such a difficult situation."

"The Heavenly Seal Emperor is a unique emperor in history. Although he does not have the Heavenly Seal Edict, his status is somewhat flawed, but with his cultivation, it doesn't matter much. Fortunately, he is not a tyrant, and the lives of the people in the Great Yong Dynasty have improved many times over compared to before," Yu Hanlu expressed her opinion. "Moreover, he does not deceive the people but instead promotes their wisdom. Even the use of swords, bows, and armor is not prohibited, which is unprecedented. If we submit to the court, it might not be a bad thing. Look at the First Prince practicing the Hell Blood Pool Art; he dares not harm the people of the Great Yong Dynasty. If he did, he would have been taken down long ago."

"That's true. Gu Hengsha only dares to kill the people overseas, claiming it as casualties of war between the two countries," Long Yuyun, though unwilling, accepted it. "So I want to join a prince and make my subordinates citizens of the Great Yong Dynasty, providing them with a future."

"Does Guchen Sha still have Heavenly Dew? If so, I want to do business with him," Yu Hanlu knew how much Heavenly Dew would benefit her.

"He has some secrets, besides Heavenly Dew, he also has Tiger and Wolf Pills," Long Yuyun took a sip of tea. "This is also why I approached him. You seem to be getting close to the Tenth Prince, but be careful. He is unpredictable, cruel, and vicious, not a good person. Among the sons of the Heavenly Seal Emperor, I think the Nineteenth Prince, Guchen Sha, and the Fourth Prince, Gu Huasha, are the best. Indeed, the nine sons of a dragon are all different."

"The Fourth Prince, Gu Huasha, seems calm and unambitious, but he has great ambition. Don't be deceived," Yu Hanlu also took a sip of tea. "The Tenth Prince, though unpredictable and violent, is easier to understand and control, which makes it easier to handle."

"That's true. Whether righteous or evil, as long as you can understand and control them, they are the best. Otherwise, it's all in vain," Long Yuyun put down her teacup. "This is what is called seeing through righteousness and evil, and following the heart."

"Sister Long, you have the Eighteen Heavenly Dragon Spirit Flags and the Spirit Gathering Array, which can produce a lot of spirit liquid every day, greatly increasing the strength of your subordinates. Can you share some of the spirit liquid with me?" Yu Hanlu thought of something.

"Spirit liquid is far inferior to Heavenly Dew. Moreover, the Eighteen Heavenly Dragon Spirit Flags belong to Guchen Sha and are only temporarily borrowed by me. I still need to cultivate his subordinates, but since you asked, I won't be stingy. Here, take this gourd," Long Yuyun clapped her hands, and a maidservant brought up a gourd about a foot tall, with water inside.

"So much." Yu Hanlu was delighted. "Thank you, Sister. Although we in the Dao realm can absorb spiritual energy, we cannot condense it into liquid. Spirit liquid is needed for refining magical treasures, refining pills, and growing medicinal herbs. If Bao Yu had these flags for decades, our strength would at least double."

"Recently, the Great Wei Dynasty has been very active. It is rumored that this dynasty has tens of thousands of Heavenly Dragon Spirit Flags, producing a sea of spirit liquid. It must be a spectacular sight," Long Yuyun rubbed her hands. "If we can seize more of these flags, we will have the foundation of a thousand-year-old family."

In the inn room.

Guchen Sha and Yiming sat around a table.

On the table were several pieces of jade, some as big as fists, some as big as chicken eggs, of various shapes. Guchen Sha kept arranging the jade, forming many patterns on the table, like a military exercise on a sand table.

"Done!" Guchen Sha suddenly arranged them, and the jade in the center of the table emitted a fresh scent.

Yiming casually grabbed a sparrow from a tree in the courtyard and placed it in the jade array. The sparrow immediately stopped moving, seemingly enjoying it.

"Master is indeed skilled in arranging the Spirit Gathering Array," Yiming marveled. "This sparrow is lucky to absorb spiritual energy in the array. If it stays for a couple of days, it will gradually develop intelligence. If it stays for three to five months, its lifespan will increase. If it stays for three to five years, it will become a spirit. If it has a special encounter and learns cultivation methods, it will become a demon."

"I understand that everything in the world has its own spiritual wave, or magnetic pole. They are different and chaotic, but through human arrangement, they can become a whole, making the spiritual waves sharp and piercing through barriers. The human body is the same. The acupoints, internal organs, and bones have scattered spiritual waves. Through cultivation, they can be unified, becoming more concentrated and stronger," Guchen Sha, under Yiming's guidance, understood the Dao realm more deeply each day. He realized how ridiculous his previous thoughts were, thinking that hard cultivation alone could lead to a breakthrough without a lineage or a wise teacher. To break through, one would have to take many detours: "However, I feel that using jade to arrange the Spirit Gathering Array is the most effective."

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