Twenty-three years of exposure.
The New Year is approaching.
There is nothing going on in the DPRK, but if there is something else, it will be postponed to next year.
All the officials were either bored or busy going up to the peak to pay tribute. When they heard the sound of the drum, most of Qianjing was shocked.
There was nothing new in the palace, and news spread quickly.
Mr. Zhou, who saved the life of the Holy Emperor and taught him the skills, later came to join the Li family with tokens of his own.
Lineage, who has a longer history, knows the history of the Holy Emperor's family. Especially after the death of the Holy Emperor, many historians in the court have thoroughly studied it.
Among them was a mysterious case, the secret of which was not revealed until the Holy Emperor's death. That's how the Li family survived the bandit siege and established a foothold in Barren City under the pseudonym Zhou Hong.
Historians investigated Barren City officials and found that there seemed to be a young man named Zhou who saved the Holy Emperor and taught him the skills.
Li Hong just before he died, the mystery was completely revealed.
After a hundred years, the descendants of the Zhou family came to visit, and all the officials watched the excitement with their hands folded.
This matter is purely an internal matter of the royal family, and no one can interfere. Whether he is kicked out as a liar or given a leisurely and noble title, it will not have much influence on the court.
at this time.
Qianyang Palace.
Emperor Cheng Lu invited Court of the Imperial Clan clan elders to discuss this matter together.
"For the time being, I will invite people to the Changhe Hall to bathe and change clothes. I am anxious to invite all uncles here because this matter cannot be delayed. Everyone inside and outside the court is watching. If it is not handled well, it will become a stain on the Holy Emperor!"
Court of the Imperial Clan clan elders lined up on the left and right, nodded in agreement and discussed in low voices.
An old uncle Wang asked, "Your Majesty, are you sure the person coming here is genuine?"
Emperor Cheng Lu shook his head and said, "It has not yet been determined. I have already ordered the imperial kitchen to hold a banquet. To show the sincerity of the royal family, I will inquire about this matter personally."
"For such a great favor, I can even grant him a royal title. It will show the virtue of the royal family!"
"You can ask Immortal Master of the Immortal Salaries Bureau to investigate secretly. The truth will be revealed!"
The clan elders discussed it a lot, and generally supported repaying the favor.
This was a favor without any expense, and the kindness was still repaid three generations later. Publicizing it would bring great honor to the Li family. As for refusing to admit the debt or kicking the person out, that would be a slap in the face. Which high-ranking family in Qianjing does not have poor relatives? They must treat them well when they come to their door.
Another Uncle Wang frowned slightly and sighed, "I'm afraid people don't like the glory and wealth."
Emperor Cheng Lu asked, "What does Prince Zhong know?"
"Your Majesty, I am an old man who manages the royal family's classics and knows Mr. Zhou quite well. According to the records, Mr. Zhou is secretly in charge of Brocade Guard. He is not interested in power and glory, but only seeks immortality."
Prince Zhong said, "With Mr. Zhou's martial arts and Immortal Techniques inheritance, future generations will not lack wealth. The only thing that the royal family can see is probably the land to the east."
Emperor Cheng Lu nodded and said, "Prince Zhong is right."
Prince Zhong looked quite sad. Nowadays, the Daqian royal family all know the method of cultivating immortals, but their spiritual roots make people despair.
"Your Majesty, it doesn't matter if you give him a spiritual place, Spirit Stones. With the kindness and connections of the Zhou family, he will be more successful in practice in the future than those Rogue Cultivator. But does he have spiritual roots?"
"Most likely not."
Emperor Cheng Lu said, "Back then, the Holy Emperor was able to join the Immortal Sect because of Mr. Zhou's guidance. If he had spiritual roots, he went directly to Little Dan Mountain."
The other elders listened to the conversation between the monarch, ministers, uncles and nephews, and quickly understood the key.
With inheritance but no spiritual roots, the help that the Daqian royal family can give is Lingdi and Spirit Stones, who can pile up resources to promote martial arts innates and forcefully embark on the path of cultivation.
Someone suddenly asked, "Isn't this... a waste?"
There is only one spiritual root in a million, but God has not completely cut off Dao Path. It's just that the innate difficulty of martial arts is even rarer than spiritual roots. For example, among Zhengyang Abyss mortals, only occasionally can they become monks.
The Daqian royal family can maintain an endless supply of monks in a similar way to Jiangnan Aristocratic Families, which is to marry more and have more children.
Even if there are one or two generations without spiritual roots, there are still Heaven Devouring Demon Art to maintain, and there is no shortage of monks in the early stage of Qi refining to take charge.
"Most of the monks recruited by the Immortal Salaries Bureau in recent years are extremely lonely and hopeless. Any Rogue Cultivator who has skills would rather live a miserable life in Little Dan Mountain."
Emperor Cheng Lu pondered for a long time and said, "The reason is not inheritance or anything like that, but the word "faith"!
"That's true."
Immortal Salaries Bureau can continue the inheritance of Daqian, which is the foundation for the prosperity of the descendants of the clan, so we are very concerned about its development.
"If Da Qian wants to be like Great Chu, he must maintain his reputation for at least three to four hundred years. Only those Rogue Cultivator who are quite capable will defect to him and enjoy worldly glory in peace."
Emperor Cheng Lu said, "The things in front of us are opportunities. Sparing no resources to cultivate the descendants of the Zhou family can be said to be trustworthy!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Mr. Zhou is a pity to the Holy Emperor. This would make things perfect."
"Your Majesty has carefully considered it. It will be much easier to recruit Rogue Cultivator in the future. After hundreds of years, the descendants of our benefactors can be treated well by the royal family, let alone others."
The clan elder praised him repeatedly. Emperor Cheng Lu had obviously made a plan. Calling Court of the Imperial Clan to discuss it was to show his face and to show his interest.
Chengtian Hall.
Needless to say, there are all kinds of delicacies and delicacies.
Zhou Yi The chamberlain stood outside the door for a long time, and finally waited for His Majesty to announce his presence.
Emperor Cheng Lu looked to be in his thirties or forties, with a strong build. When he saw Zhou Yi entering the door, he smiled and said no courtesy.
"The Zhou and Li clans are family friends. As I grow older than you, we will refer to you as my nephew from now on."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhou Yi transformed into a young man with a simple and honest face. Even if he changed his clothes, he could not hide his rustic look.
Emperor Cheng Lu got straight to the point. "My nephew claims to be a descendant of Mr. Zhou. Apart from the wooden sign, is there any other evidence?"
"Others..."
Zhou Yi was about to speak when he sensed the faint Mana fluctuation. He immediately pretended to be blurred and spoke like he was dreaming, "My great-grandfather often scolded the Dog Emperor when he was alive. Does this count?"
"Dog Emperor?"
Emperor Cheng Lu's face flashed with embarrassment, and he immediately remembered the records in the Holy Emperor's Records, and asked, "What are you going to do if the Li family doesn't recognize you?"
Zhou Yi said, "Go home and farm."
Emperor Cheng Lu glanced behind him and saw Rogue Cultivator hiding behind the screen. Chuanyin had already cast the spell of ecstasy.
"My dear nephew, do you have other skills?"
Zhou Yi answered honestly, "I only know how to farm and make wine."
Emperor Cheng Lu continued to ask, "How old are you this year?"
"Eighteen years old."
Zhou Yi is exactly four decades old, which is a bit embarrassing to say. Golden Core True Lord is already halfway through his lifespan, and he is not yet Foundation Establishment.
Emperor Cheng Lu asked a few more questions, such as whether he had spiritual roots and martial arts qualifications, indicating that the ecstasy technique should be withdrawn.
Zhou Yi woke up from a trance and said honestly, "Did I say something wrong? Does the Royal Family still recognize Grandpa?"
"The greatest regret of the Holy Emperor's life was that he was unable to repay Mr. Zhou's kindness. Now that my nephew has arrived, I have fulfilled my ancestor's last wish. But if you have anything you want, just say it and I will do anything you want!"
Emperor Cheng Lu still calls me nephew, still maintains a gentle smile, but his voice sounds much more official and distant.
Without spiritual roots and low martial arts qualifications, even if the royal family vigorously cultivates them, it will be difficult for them to become innate in the future. Originally Emperor Cheng Lu thought about recruiting a consort and not leaking the resources invested, but now he has given up on this idea.
"Your Majesty, the greatest regret in my great-grandfather's life was to seek immortality and ask questions."
Zhou Yi said, "It is rumored that the royal family has a spiritual land, and I hope to use it to practice cultivation. It would be great if there is some Spirit Stones support."
"I agree."
Emperor Cheng Lu is disappointed. Since we are trustworthy, we will not be stingy Spirit Stones.
"Some time later, my nephew will go to the royal family's spiritual land to practice. Every year, one hundred Spirit Stones will be used to purchase elixirs."