Brother Gao, Is It Really Impossible to Cultivate Without a Spirit Root?
"Imperial edict has arrived."
As a loud, hoarse voice rang out,
An elderly eunuch dressed in the robes of a palace attendant entered the Cool Breeze Hall, led by the chief eunuch of the imperial palace.
Judging from the old eunuch's attire and demeanor, his position should be above that of the chief eunuch of the imperial palace.
"Azure Profound Immortal Venerable, receive the decree."
The old eunuch knelt down on the ground with a thud.
The eunuchs and guards behind him also knelt down in unison.
Gao Yunyi remained as lazy and casual as ever, his eyes, which he was feigning sleep, not even opening once.
Zhang Qingyan had just changed her pants, walked in through the side door.
Upon seeing the scene before them, they immediately froze in place.
Holy crap!!
I've learned something new.
This was the first time he had ever seen an old eunuch kneeling to deliver an imperial edict.
The person who received the imperial decree,
But it seemed like he didn't care at all, and he was too lazy to even get up.
As expected of my elder brother, Zhang Qingyan.
That's just awesome and powerful.
Then,
The old eunuch who delivered the imperial decree and the chief eunuch of the imperial palace both turned their gazes to him.
Suddenly,
Zhang Qingyan felt that the pants she had just changed were wet again.
He knelt down with a thud.
He didn't even dare to lift his head.
His elder brother was powerful and formidable, but that didn't mean he disregarded the emperor's decree.
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: It is said that the ways of Heavenly Dao are clear and bright, and there will surely be divine beings who descend to earth to secure the country and protect the people."
Today there is a celestial being, possessing boundless virtue and Divine Ability to save the world. He punishes the wicked and eliminates evil, sweeping away the villains of the world; he acts on behalf of Heaven, relieving the suffering of the people. His illustrious achievements resound throughout the four seas, and the common people are grateful, while the court and the public revere him.
I am deeply grateful for the immortal's immense merits, for which I have no way to repay him. Therefore, I hereby issue this edict, which shall be widely promulgated throughout the land.
The immortal was conferred the title of "Zhenshi Azure Profound Immortal Venerable" and concurrently appointed as "Nation-Protecting Transformation-Expounding True Lord).
Offerings included: a book of immortal gold, a precious seal of black jade, a thousand bushels of pearls, ten thousand bolts of brocade, and countless rare treasures; and a separate immortal palace on Jade Spring Mountain, where offerings were made in all four seasons and the palace was honored with state sacrifices annually.
May the immortals forever protect the Central Plains and bring blessings to all living beings. This proclamation is made throughout the world, so that all may know.
So be it!
The old eunuch delivering the imperial decree had barely finished speaking when
The Cool Breeze Hall fell into an instant of silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
After the old eunuch finished reading the decree, he held the bright yellow imperial edict high with both hands.
It seemed that the Immortal was to rise and receive the decree.
However, Gao Yunyi remained lounging comfortably on the White Python throne, showing no intention of getting up to receive the decree.
The chief eunuch of the imperial palace knelt with his head bowed and eyes lowered.
He was neither qualified to receive the imperial decree on behalf of the Immortals nor to make decisions on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor.
As for the kneeling eunuchs and accompanying guards behind them,
They were so frightened that they trembled and dared not move an inch.
This is a direct clash between imperial power and divine authority.
Even the smallest splash could shred those tiny fish and shrimp to pieces.
The atmosphere in the hall was quiet and still.
The immense pressure made everyone in the hall, except for the Immortals, feel suffocated.
Wrong,
There is one exception.
That's Zhang Qingyan.
He was first impressed by the His Majesty's magnanimity and generosity.
This immense honor and reward is unprecedented in history; it could not have been bestowed upon any other high-ranking monk or celestial master in the world.
All of these would be enough to make the other party ecstatic, and then they would eagerly accept the imperial decree and express their gratitude.
But older brother,
Why are they unmoved?
Could it be that...
The eldest brother didn't take His Majesty the Emperor seriously at all.
Hiss--
That's fucking awesome, that's fucking amazing!
The eldest brother is indeed the eldest brother.
A husband should be like this.
In a short time,
Zhang Qingyan's respect and admiration for his elder brother increased even further, reaching a height equivalent to a three-story building.
"Your emperor wants to bestow an honor upon me?"
Just as the atmosphere in the hall reached a stalemate...
The Immortal finally spoke.
However, there was a hint of amusement in his tone.
"Yes, yes, yes, the Immortal Venerable punishes evil and upholds justice, quells rebellions and saves the people, his His Majesty resounds throughout the four seas. His Majesty's bestowal of such honors is in accordance with the will of the people and is truly what everyone desires."
The old eunuch, sweat beading on his forehead, answered respectfully.
As Gao Yunyi stroked Bai Suzhen's cool, jade-like scales, he spoke with disdain.
"Go back and tell your emperor that he is not qualified to bestow any title upon me. I came to the capital for a relaxing vacation. He just needs to treat me well and stop with these empty formalities."
"Get out of here!!"
As soon as Gao Yunyi said this,
The atmosphere in the hall seemed to grow even more terrifying.
The Immortal has defied the imperial decree.
Still using such a humiliating method,
Disobeying imperial orders and showing no respect.
Oh my god!!
How are they going to explain this to His Majesty when they return?
The old eunuch suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and his scalp tingle.
My clothes were soaked with cold sweat.
But he dared not disobey the emperor's decree, much less defy the Immortal's orders.
After weighing the pros and cons,
The old eunuch decided to obey the Immortal's command.
The emperor might kill him.
However, the Immortals could ensure he would never be reborn.
"Follow the Imperial Decree."
The old eunuch kowtowed deeply, then, hunched over, led a group of trembling young eunuchs and guards out of the main hall.
The emperor's envoy has left.
But Zhang Qingyan's eyes shone brightly.
He felt that coming to pay his respects to the powerful figures today was absolutely worthwhile.
He actually witnessed such a spectacular show.
It's an imperial edict from His Majesty the Emperor.
He was actually dismissed with just one sentence from his older brother.
It's like casually dismissing a beggar.
Zhang Qingyan suddenly didn't want to be a spoiled brat who spent his days eating, drinking, gambling, and whoring anymore.
Because he has finally found a more sublime dream and pursuit.
He wants to cultivate immortality.
Then, like the eldest brother,
To thoroughly humiliate the emperor.
"No, you don't have Spirit Roots."
Upon hearing Zhang Qingyan's expectant request, Gao Yunyi simply replied with a curt statement.
"How could that be? My Spirit Root is long and thick. You can check it yourself, brother."
As he spoke,
Zhang Qingyan then prepared to take off her pants.
Then Bai Suzhen swept him away with her tail.
"The Spirit Root I'm referring to is the aptitude for cultivating immortality, and clearly you don't have it."
Gao Yunyi, resting his head on Bai Suzhen's soft belly, uttered a sentence that shattered Zhang Qingyan's heart.
"Brother Gao, is it really impossible to cultivate immortality without Spirit Roots?"
Zhang Qingyan collapsed to her knees on the ground, looking pitiful, and said in a resentful tone.
"Yes."
Gao Yunyi retorted mercilessly.
"No..."
Zhang Qingyan looked up and let out a long howl, her voice filled with resentment and sorrow.
I finally found my dream and pursuit.
But they were ruthlessly turned away.
Is he destined to remain a dissolute playboy, indulging in drinking, gambling, and debauchery for the rest of his life?
He was unwilling to accept it.
I'm so unwilling to accept this!!
What are your plans for today?
Gao Yunyi got up and stretched heavily, then looked on with great interest.
"Yes, yes, brother, I've already made arrangements for you. We'll first go to a pleasure boat to listen to some folk songs, then go to Wanghua Tower to eat roast duck, and finally go to the Cockfighting Ward to watch cockfighting. I guarantee you won't have a wasted trip."
Zhang Qingyan's expression changed instantly.
One second he was kneeling on the ground, looking utterly dejected, disheartened, and heartbroken.
The next second he transformed into a sycophantic lackey.
My mind is filled with places to eat, drink, and have fun.
Forget all the lofty dreams and pursuits you just discovered.