CHAPTER 323: CHAPTER 323 LI SHIMIN’S REQUEST_1

Shanqiu Yezi said humbly, "I admire Teacher’s calligraphy. I hope to learn true calligraphy and achieve even half of Teacher’s skill."

Chu Hao stroked his chin. "Teaching Huaxia calligraphy to someone from the Dwarf Kingdom... What do you think I would do?"

Shanqiu Yezi’s face turned slightly pale. She lowered her head and said, "Teacher, I..."

Chu Hao waved his hand dismissively, then saw Li Shimin drifting in from not far away.

Emperor Taizong of Tang had already taken a stroll outside. He walked with his hands behind his back, looking as though he had not had his fill.

Chu Hao said, "We’ll discuss taking on disciples later. I need to assess a person’s character first. You may go back for now."

Shanqiu Yezi was overjoyed. As long as there was hope, it was enough. She bowed deeply and said, "Thank you."

The girl from the Dwarf Kingdom left, and Chu Hao walked over.

Li Shimin had lived to the age of 51, but he looked like a handsome man in his forties. He was indeed very attractive, possessing a temperament not found in ordinary people. Was this the so-called emperor’s air?

"How do you feel, Your Majesty?"

Li Shimin sighed. "It’s fascinating and beyond words. Thousands of years later, this land has developed to such a state. This is something I never imagined."

It seems Li Shimin had also once dreamed of what the future might hold. But alas, human fate is such; he died too soon.

Chu Hao grinned. "There are even more marvelous things, Emperor Taizong, but you’ll have to wait until next time to see them."

Li Shimin nodded, then suddenly smiled. "Brother Chu, I have a request."

This Emperor, always asking for so much! Other people aren’t as bothersome as you. Just go back already!

Chu Hao said, "What request?"

Li Shimin smiled. "Young brother, you are extraordinary and must be in need of some rare books, yes? Back in my day, I too was curious about mysticism and collected a few. I wonder if they would catch Brother Chu’s Dharma Eye?"

Rare books?

Chu Hao’s eyes sparkled. Books could be converted into Pretentiousness Points. And this guy was an ancient Emperor—What could he want that those sects and powers wouldn’t willingly offer?

Is Emperor Taizong trying to get me to resurrect him?

Indeed, Li Shimin smiled. "I earnestly request Brother Chu to resurrect me, if it is possible."

Chu Hao hesitated. Resurrecting Li Shimin wouldn’t be an issue if he were worth 2,000 Pretentiousness Points, but astonishingly, he was actually worth twenty thousand.

Emperor Taizong laughed. "In my day, I collected books on mysticism—eighty-one volumes in total. These included works by Zuo Ci, texts from the fire masters of Nantong, the Mao Mountain fortune and prosperity scriptures, the ancient books on water and drought from Beitong, and many more... There are too many; some slip my mind..."

Chu Hao’s breathing grew rapid.

Holy smokes!

Emperor Taizong, do you have to be so incredible? Didn’t you say just a few books?

Are you saying you’ve collected all the rare books in the world? If they fell into my hands, how many Pretentiousness Points would that be?

Chu Hao swallowed hard. "Emperor Taizong, what... what do you plan to do after you are resurrected?"

Emperor Taizong smiled faintly. "Live as an ordinary person."

Yeah, right. As if you, Li Shimin, would be content with being an ordinary person!

But if Li Shimin were resurrected, perhaps those ancient books would become his, and then wouldn’t the Pretentiousness Points come pouring in?

Moreover, with Yi Qinglian’s Mysterious Lady physique soon to awaken, he urgently needed to strengthen his own power.

"Alright, I agree."

Li Shimin smiled. "These books on mysticism, I left them in a very hidden location within Longhu Mountain, a place called Black Spade Mountain."

So they were left near Longhu Mountain. But is there really a place called Black Spade Mountain?

Li Shimin disappeared. The Emperor was very shrewd. He sincerely wanted to be resurrected and didn’t hide anything from Chu Hao.

"Black Spade Mountain," Chu Hao mused.

Chu Hao no longer had the mind to attend class. Knowing the information Li Shimin had given him, he wanted to find out where Black Spade Mountain was located.

The phone rang. Chu Hao answered, "Who is this?"

"Sir, your delivery has arrived."

The enhanced Happy Union Powder I ordered... has it arrived?

Chu Hao said, "Okay, just leave it at the shop. I’ll transfer the other half of the money to your card."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Chu Hao searched on Baidu for Black Spade Mountain on Longhu Mountain, but even Baidu couldn’t find it. So, he posted online offering a reward, hoping someone could provide an answer.

Soon, someone responded:

"Is there a Black Spade Mountain on Longhu Mountain? OP must be joking."

"I’ve been to Longhu Mountain and never heard of any Black Spade Mountain."

"There are countless mountains on Longhu Mountain. Perhaps the Black Spade Mountain OP mentioned isn’t an actual place name but a mountain that resembles a peach. I’ve seen such mountains on Longhu Mountain."

Chu Hao was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Where is it?"

The person sent the location, and Chu Hao gave the entire reward to them.

"I also have a photo. I’ll send it to you," the person added.

Soon, Chu Hao received a photo. In the mist, a mountain was shaped like a peach. Viewed from a distance, amidst swirling clouds, it was as dark as charcoal and truly resembled a black spade.

He had found it! The power of the online community was incredibly strong.

Chu Hao chuckled to himself. Just then, his phone rang—it was Mu Yufei.

What could this goddess-like beauty want?

"Ah-Hao, keep me company tonight."

Chu Hao’s heart skipped a beat. "Sure," he replied.

Mu Yufei giggled. "You’re overthinking it. I need you to accompany me to a banquet tonight."

Damn! Do all these older women enjoy teasing me?

He still had to go to Black Spade Mountain. So, Chu Hao said, "Sister Yu Fei, I have some things to take care of..."

Mu Yufei interrupted him, "Remember what you promised last time? If you come tonight, I’ll keep my word."

Chu Hao: "..."

Am I, Brother Hao, the kind of person who’s easily enticed by benefits?

Chu Hao asked, "What time and where?"

Mu Yufei laughed merrily. "Liu Guang Building. I’ll wait for you there at eight o’clock."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Chu Hao slapped himself. How could I be so weak-willed! Didn’t I say I was going to Black Spade Mountain?

"Forget it, I’ll go tomorrow."

Class ended. Chu Hao went to the parking garage and noticed quite a few students admiring a sports car, which made him smile.

I drove here today just to show off!

"Holy crap! A limited-edition Koenigsegg! How much would that car cost?"

Someone gulped and said, "Conservatively, around fifty million. Who in our school could afford such a car?"

"Could it be Qin Feng?"

"Qin Feng? He’s a nobody. No matter how rich his family is, they definitely couldn’t afford this."

While everyone was discussing, the car unlocked with a chirp, startling them.

Is the owner here?

Then, they saw Chu Hao walking over.

The onlookers stared, dumbfounded. "Who is he? I’ve never seen him before."

"He must be a senior. Judging by his clothes, he doesn’t look like he’s from a wealthy family, though."

"I bet the car is borrowed."

With Chu Hao’s exceptional hearing, he overheard their discussion. How dare they question me?

He strode over, swung the car door wide open, looked at the people around him, and said, "This car’s not bad, right?"

The crowd nodded.

"A bunch of poor losers like you could never afford it in your lifetimes."

"DING... The Host’s malicious show-off has earned 500 show-off points."

The crowd: "..."