Chapter 76

After disposing of the evidence, Xiaosheng put away the whistle and took out the iron plate for controlling beasts to play with. Then, following the method Yu Xuanji had described, he used his divine will to activate the restrictions within the iron plate, thereby controlling the giant eagle hovering in mid-air.

The giant eagle's body trembled, immediately tucking in its wings and landing on the ground. It lowered its head and called out a few times, as if seeking approval, and then lay down on the ground, making it easier for its new master to mount its back.

Xiaosheng casually took out a new set of clothes from his bracelet and put them on. Then, he and Yu Xuanji mounted the eagle's back. The space was spacious, and the eagle's feathers provided a soft and warm cushion, making it more comfortable than the 'Ten Thousand Li Cloud Chasing Kite' made from immature如意金竹 (Ruyi Golden Bamboo).

Seeing that both new masters were seated, the giant eagle gathered its strength, let out a sharp cry, and flapped its wings, soaring into the sky. It then rode the air currents above the lava lake, flying southward as directed by its masters. Its speed was no less than that of the 'Ten Thousand Li Cloud Chasing Kite'.

Jinding Mountain is located in the northern border, while Luoyang, in the central region, is in a different continent. No matter how fast the Wind-Striking Eagle flew, it couldn't reach the destination in an instant. With nothing to do, Xiaosheng started a conversation. "Military Advisor, that Ye Liangchen kept talking about how there are four great families in the world—Ye, Lin, Gao, and Xiao. He said our Xiao family is the last of the four great families, and that the founding emperor of the country could only become emperor with the full support of these four families. I thought it was all nonsense, but now it seems not entirely false. Military Advisor, what's the truth?"

"The four surnames—Ye, Lin, Gao, and Xiao—do exist. However, the claim that these families have the power to rival a nation and have secretly manipulated the world for hundreds of years, and can arbitrarily change the imperial power, is pure nonsense."

Yu Xuanji said calmly, "To put it simply, it's not worth mentioning. When it comes to the Martial Saints, people today know that there were ten Martial Saints hundreds of years ago. But when it comes to the Four Saints of the World before the ten Martial Saints, not many people know about them. The so-called four surnames—Ye, Lin, Gao, and Xiao—are the descendants of these Four Saints of the World.

When their ancestors were still around, these four families were indeed arrogant and domineering. But there is no one who lives forever, and no family that never fails. After the Four Saints of the World passed away one by one, their descendants, who had been spoiled, hardly produced any capable individuals.

Although they relied on their ancestors' legacy and managed to avoid ruin, they have declined significantly. Now, they are at most local tyrants. In terms of power, they can't even compare to the Five Dukes of the Eastern Wasteland. So it's quite normal that you haven't heard of them, Your Highness."

"Is that so? Sigh, no matter how great the ancestors were, if the descendants are not competent, all the wealth and power they accumulated will ultimately be in vain." Xiaosheng smiled and asked, "Military Advisor, who exactly were the Four Saints of the World?"

The female military advisor said calmly, "The Four Saints of the World are the Heaven-Shielding Martial Saint, surnamed Ye; the Snow-Treading Martial Saint, surnamed Gao; the Heaven-Defying Martial Saint, surnamed Xiao; and the Purple River Martial Saint, surnamed Lin. These four Martial Saints were once heroic and brilliant, achieving countless great deeds. Unfortunately, they could not withstand the test of time. Now, those who know their names are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. However..."

Yu Xuanji paused and said solemnly, "With the abilities of the Four Saints of the World, they might have foreseen today's situation. And from their actions in the past, these four were not the kind of people who could easily let go of their legacy. They might have left some contingency plans to maintain their family's influence. Therefore, although the four families have declined, they have managed to survive until now without being completely erased. If you encounter any of their descendants in the future, don't be careless."

"I will remember your advice, Military Advisor." Xiaosheng nodded and asked, "But... is our Xiao family of the Great Hao Dynasty really unrelated to the Xiao family of the four great families?"

"Of course not." Yu Xuanji smiled. "The surnames Ye, Lin, Gao, and Xiao are not particularly rare. There are countless people with these surnames in the world. How could they all be related to the four great families?

As for the founding emperor of the Great Hao Dynasty, as you know, he rose to power from nothing and had no connection with the four great families. After he ascended the throne, some people from the Xiao family of the four great families came to seek recognition. But the founding emperor did not want to rely on his ancestors and sternly rebuked them, then had them beaten out."

"Indeed. Although the founding emperor refused to acknowledge them, they still shamelessly tried to attach themselves to the founding emperor." Xiaosheng laughed. "They might have even written the founding emperor's name into their family tree, claiming him as one of their own. It's quite amusing how they deceive themselves."

Xiaosheng and Yu Xuanji chatted as they rode the Wind-Striking Eagle. Unconsciously, half an hour had passed. Suddenly, the giant eagle let out another sharp cry, then folded its wings and began to descend. The two looked ahead and saw that Luoyang City was already in sight.

Xiaosheng held the iron plate for controlling beasts, sinking his divine will into it, and directed the eagle to fly towards the Guose Tower in the city. A moment later, the eagle flapped its wings and slowly landed in a small garden behind the Guose Tower. Wang Qian and Xiaocui, who had been startled, stood on the lawn, staring at the giant eagle in amazement, unable to speak.

Xiaosheng and Yu Xuanji landed together. Xiaocui finally came to her senses and hurriedly greeted them, stammering, "M-Miss, this, this eagle?"

Yu Xuanji patted Xiaocui's head and said calmly, "Don't be alarmed. It's just a new mount the prince has acquired." Xiaocui's eyes lit up, and she turned around, clapping her hands. "Young Master, you are so amazing."

"Haha, Xiaocui, I know what you're thinking. Next time, I'll take you for a ride in the sky. Just don't be afraid then."

Xiaosheng chuckled and casually released the kite he had stored in his bracelet, instructing, "Wang Qian, take the kite back and store it in the warehouse. As for this feathered beast, take it down and feed it well. Don't let it starve."

Wang Qian responded and quickly went to find help. Xiaosheng and Yu Xuanji walked side by side towards the bamboo pavilion. As they walked, Xiaosheng asked, "Xiaocui, while we were away, has there been any change in the condition of the fat man we rescued?"

Xiaocui shook her head and said, "No. After Miss performed the surgery, the fat man has been in a coma and hasn't woken up yet. Although he had a slight fever the first night, it subsided the next day. Of course, we have been following Miss's instructions and continuously giving him ginseng soup and rice porridge."

Xiaosheng nodded and said, "It seems the situation is better than expected."

"After all, Wen Dahai is a martial arts master of the Great Sect level, with a very strong and vigorous life force. With the medical skills of the Tianji Sect, as long as he didn't die on the spot, I can guarantee he won't die."

Yu Xuanji smiled faintly and said, "Regardless, Wen Dahai is one of the Five Dukes of the Eastern Wasteland, appointed by the court. As long as he lives, the Son of the Eastern Wasteland's plan to unify the Eastern Wasteland and then turn his attention to the Central Region will remain a mirage, a dream."

"I understand that. But even without that, Wen Dahai is a brave man and worth saving." Xiaosheng suddenly remembered something and turned back to ask, "Military Advisor, when I was burned by the lava, I sprinkled Heavenly Star Earth Spirit on my wounds, and it immediately stopped the bleeding and promoted healing. If I use the same method on Wen Dahai, will it work?"

"Heavenly Star Earth Spirit is hard to come by, and using it this way would be too extravagant." Yu Xuanji paused but then smiled, "However, since Your Highness has obtained a large piece of Heavenly Star Earth Spirit by chance, after using it to create jewelry to defend against the secret curse 'God-Slaying Thrust' of the Fifty Treasures, there will still be plenty left. So if Your Highness likes, feel free to use it."

Xiaosheng laughed and said, "Besides the large piece, I have also collected quite a bit of fragmented Heavenly Star Earth Spirit. I'll use that to save him first. If it's not enough, I'll use the large piece."

As they spoke, the two entered the bamboo pavilion. The air was filled with a strong smell of herbal medicine. Wen Dahai, wrapped in white bandages, lay on the bamboo bed like a small mountain, his eyes tightly closed and unconscious. However, his complexion had slightly recovered some color, no longer as pale as a corpse as it was when he was first injured.

Yu Xuanji went forward and felt Wen Dahai's pulse. "His pulse is steady. He has been saved. The prolonged coma is a self-protective mechanism after the injury, and it's not a big problem." She then began to unwrap the bandages, revealing the shocking wound on Wen Dahai's body.

Xiaosheng took a medicine mortar, took out all the Heavenly Star Earth Spirit he had collected over the past three days in Jinding Lake, and gently ground it into powder, sprinkling it on Wen Dahai's wound. Indeed, as soon as the powder was sprinkled, new flesh began to grow in Wen Dahai's wound, quickly covering the exposed intestines and bones.

Since he was saving someone, Xiaosheng decided to do it thoroughly. He extended his right hand and placed it on Wen Dahai's forehead. A gentle light immediately flowed into Wen Dahai's body.

"Deep Immortal Pulse—Ripple Surge!" This power was different from the "Life Field Ripple" that merely stimulates life potential. It could transfer part of the ripple energy of the practitioner to another person, enhancing their vitality. It was not just treating the symptoms but the root cause. However, that was fine. The lost ripple energy could be regained through a few days of diligent cultivation.

The effect of the Immortal Pulse Ripple was immediate. In a moment, the previously unconscious Wen Dahai let out a weak groan and slowly opened his eyes.

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