CHAPTER 164: CHAPTER 163: GREAT ZHOU (REQUEST SUBSCRIPTION)

Xuan Er’s room entrance.

Chen Xuan carried two bottles of wine.

He thought about it, and decided he should come and see, as he felt something was off.

It was just a vague suspicion.

"Knock knock knock——"

He gently knocked on the dark red door.

"Come in." Xuan Er’s voice was as calm as ever, as if he was completely unaffected by today’s events.

But the more it was like this, the more Chen Xuan felt something was abnormal.

The person he once loved is now someone else’s woman, this is certainly not how one would react.

"Creak!"

He pushed open the door, walked in slowly, and gently closed it behind him.

At this moment, Xuan Er was sitting by the window, with his back to him.

"Master."

Chen Xuan slowly walked over.

"What’s up?"

Xuan Er turned around, and when he saw the two bottles of wine in his hand, he immediately understood, and then got up and went to the small table beside him.

"Just right, come and keep me company with some drinks!"

"That’s exactly my intention!"

Chen Xuan placed the wine on the table, and without worrying about cups, each took a bottle and started drinking.

"Gulp!"

Xuan Er tilted his head and took a few sips, his face instantly flushed.

"It seems Master has blocked his spiritual power, wanting to get drunk."

Chen Xuan secretly thought to himself.

Otherwise, as a First Grade Martial Artist, how could a few sips make his face red? Besides, this wine was just the ordinary kind from Star Sea Tower.

"Who would’ve thought after searching for so many years, I’d run into her at this time, what a coincidence."

Xuan Er spoke slowly, a hint of disappointment and a bitter smile at the corners of his mouth.

These were all proof of how bad he felt now.

Cosine, the woman who haunted his dreams, was so pure and adorable back then, she was his light.

Back then, he was troubled by the Breaking Realm Third Grade dilemma.

So he thought about leaving the sect to clear his head.

And that’s when he met her.

It was the happiest time of his life, and being with her, he smoothly broke through to Third Grade.

This made him firm in the belief that Cosine was his lucky star, his lifelong ambition.

But—

Who could have imagined the situation later?

"Alas!" He sighed deeply, drank a few more sips.

After drinking half a bottle, his eyes became somewhat blurry.

"It seems Master has realized something, huh."

Chen Xuan now knew why he was in such pain, not only because Cosine married someone else, but also—she changed.

She was no longer that moonlit figure in Xuan Er’s heart.

However, Chen Xuan at this moment felt relieved.

He was worried he’d be blinded by close proximity, so he specifically brought wine, intending to subtly remind him.

After all, he was a disciple, some things were not easy to say directly.

But now there’s no need.

Like this... Chen Xuan quietly watched Xuan Er across from him, drink after drink.

"Hope nothing goes awry."

....

Xuan Er got drunk.

Truly got drunk like a normal person, slumped on the table, and fell asleep, even snoring.

And Chen Xuan sat beside him, keeping watch.

After all, this was the territory of the righteous army, although nothing should happen, it’s better to be cautious.

Until late at night, Xuan Er woke up.

His eyes were no longer blurry, becoming clear.

"Go back, I’m fine now." He returned to his usual self.

"Then I shall go, Master."

Without asking a single question, he left the room.

"This disciple was a good choice."

Clear-headed Xuan Er felt indescribably comforted.

...

Late at night, back in his room, of course, Chen Xuan hadn’t forgotten his proper duties.

The only regret was the bed wasn’t big enough.

With a fair and just mindset, he had to work harder to run between rooms, and finally stayed in Su Wanqiu’s room.

Morning!

Chen Xuan slowly opened his eyes, looking down at Su Wanqiu sleeping in his arms, his eyes were full of tenderness.

Maybe it was the privacy of the room, or maybe she truly wanted to give him a child.

Last night, Su Wanqiu rarely let herself go.

Chen Xuan didn’t stop, nor did she.

In fact, in his heart, Su Wanqiu’s status was different from others, to be honest, a bit higher.

Moreover, only when he’s with her does Chen Xuan feel truly relaxed.

That feeling was like being cherished.

"Sister-in-law is the best!"

Muttering to himself, the corners of his mouth tilted upward unconsciously.

"Hmm~~~"

Su Wanqiu moved slightly in his arms, seemingly protesting that his voice was too loud, then slept again.

"Haha~"

Laughing lightly in his heart, what a dear.

Then he just held her like that, while he silently opened the system.

Scanning from top to bottom.

[Realm: Martial Cultivator: Second Grade (Sea of Consciousness (45%)), Spirit Cultivator: Third Rank]

[Cultivation Technique: Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Primordial Realm (20988/200000))]

[Skill Points: 159305]

"Almost there, almost there!"

After this period of arduous cultivation, the skill points have accumulated to nearly 160,000. Moreover, by cultivating the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique daily, there will be a gain of over a thousand points each day.

In roughly 10 days, the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Primordial Realm) can be upgraded.

"Am I now considered a genius?"

With the enhancement of a flawless artifact and being a third-grade Spirit Cultivator, although the cultivation speed isn’t exactly a thousand miles a day, it’s not far off.

Now,

even without relying on skill points, he could comprehend the entire Nine Revolutions Secret Technique by himself, which would take about five or six years.

Cultivating from second grade to first grade in five to six years!

Outclassing a swarm of geniuses!

....

Yonghe Commandery, inside the newly established Imperial Palace.

Above the Taihe Palace.

A young man dressed in a yellow robe sits at the top, with a very handsome brow, giving a feeling of youthfulness.

"How long until the World-Suppressing Bell is repaired?"

Saying this, he looks towards the young man on his left, the very Luo Tian who had snatched away Gu Xiu’s blood-colored porcelain from Celestial Water Commandery on that day.

"At most, half a month more."

The yellow-robed man’s eyebrows slightly twitch, seemingly dissatisfied with his answer, "Can it be completed ahead of schedule?"

"Probably not!"

Luo Tian spreads his hands, "You know what level of Spiritual Treasure the World-Suppressing Bell is. Last time, during Great Xia’s siege of Celestial Water Commandery, Elder Feng was dispatched, consuming quite a lot of time round trip."

"15 days would be the fastest, and that’s thanks to the vital blood I snatched last time; otherwise, it would take at least twice the time."

Luo Tian looks at him proudly. Without him! Even nation-building would be delayed!

"Alright, the repair of the World-Suppressing Bell cannot have any errors, treat it as meticulous work."

At this moment, a middle-aged man in a blue brocade robe sitting on the yellow-robed man’s right side speaks up.

Then he says to Luo Tian: "Keep an eye on the matter of the World-Suppressing Bell, many experts have now continuously arrived in the city, nothing can go wrong!"

"Rest assured, at least three first-grade guards are there daily, plus there’s an array; nothing will happen."

On this point, he is still very confident, considering the experts over there.

Unless Xia Yi brings Qi Lin personally; if that really happens, there’s nothing he can do, admitting defeat!

Otherwise, he has no fear whatsoever.

"Mm! Then it’s hard work for Young Master Luo."

"Alright, we’re all on the same side, no need to be so polite; there’s much to do, so I’ll be off now." Saying this, Luo Tian gets up and directly leaves Taihe Palace.

At this moment, only two people are left in the spacious grand hall.

"Humph! These sect people really don’t have any manners!"

The young man in the yellow robe is very unhappy with Luo Tian’s behavior.

"Alright, Zheng’Er, now is not the time of Great Zhou; we can’t do without these sect people. To become a qualified Emperor, you not only need powerful strength, but also need to have a broad mind, to know how to be inclusive!"

"As long as you have the art of managing subordinates, anyone can be used by us."

"As long as the kingdom can be restored, all forbearance is worth it."

The middle-aged man in the blue brocade robe has a resolute look in his eyes. His Great Zhou has been gone for five thousand years.

Back then, after being destroyed by Great Xia, part of the direct Zhou family managed to escape. For five thousand years, to avoid Great Xia’s pursuit, they’ve continuously hidden beyond the Nine Provinces, in the wilderness, not daring to set foot in the Nine Provinces.

Now finally there’s this opportunity.

Kingdom restoration!

Has been the greatest wish of the Zhou family all along, from their birth, all the Zhou family members live with this as their goal.

Five thousand years!

Finally, the chance for restoration is in his hands; even if he dies, Zhou Yi would be able to meet Zhou family’s ancestors with a proud, uplifted head.

"I understand, many thanks for Uncle Wang’s guidance, it was Zheng’Er’s mistake!"

Zhou Zheng, the purest bloodline of the current generation of Great Zhou’s Zhou family, stands up and respectfully bows to Zhou Yi.

He knows,

if it weren’t for Uncle Wang’s meticulous planning over the years, it wouldn’t have been possible to have such a situation, occupying four provinces.

For Great Zhou, Uncle Wang has exhausted himself over the years, contacting various sects.

And he, Zhou Zheng, has only focused on cultivation and nothing else.

Everything need not be concerned with.

One could say everything he has now was given by Uncle Wang.

That’s why, even though he’s wearing a yellow robe, he still bows to him.

"Mm!"

Zhou Yi nods in satisfaction.

....

Leaving Taihe Palace, Luo Tian returns to his residence.

As soon as he sits down, a maid immediately brings over a freshly brewed cup of tea.

Taking the teacup, he takes a small sip.

Instantly, he feels incredibly comfortable all over.

"Someone!" He calls softly.

A moment later, a beautiful woman walks in, extremely respectful, "Young Master, what are your instructions?"

"How is the matter with Xuan Er?"

First-grade Xuan Er, along with Divine Footwork, either would be worth recruiting.

This time inviting these experts to Yonghe Commandery to attend the grand ceremony was his idea; Zhou Zheng was actually unwilling.

According to his idea, the blessings after the ceremony should certainly be used to nurture their own people.

Moreover, the blessings are limited.

Once so many people are allowed in, the ones who are actually harmed are their own interests.

But Luo Tian was very determined, they must be invited.

In the end, Zhou Zheng compromised for the sake of smooth nation-building.

"Yesterday Xuan Er just arrived in Yonghe Commandery and has already met with Cosine. The subordinate will keep an eye on her, ensure she will definitely win over Xuan Er."

The beautiful woman replies softly, bowing her head.

"Mm!" Luo Tian nods slightly, but he cautions: "Don’t rush this kind of thing, it can’t be hurried. With plenty of time, until the last moment don’t use ’Meng Hua’!"

"Yes!"

"As for others, anyone below second grade can be used, you decide! You may leave!"

"This subordinate takes her leave!"

After the beautiful woman exits the hall, Luo Tian’s expression becomes vicious.

Naturally, there is no free lunch in this world. To have these experts come to Yonghe Commandery, he didn’t hesitate to clash with Zhou Zheng.

His goal was to enlist these people for his own use!