Heavenly Gang Realm Great Buddha's Golden Core

Within the Centurion's courtyard of the Imperial Guard Enforcement Agency.

Beneath a lush, sprawling banyan tree, Su Changqing sat cross-legged, a replica of the Indestructible Vajra Divine Art before him.

A faint golden light flickered around Su Changqing's body, dazzling and radiant, like true qi.

The muscles on both sides of his temples pulsed continuously, like a primordial behemoth breathing.

The Indestructible Vajra Divine Art was a supreme true lineage cultivation method of the Daoist sect.

If one's internal true qi was sufficient, it would form a genuine layer of golden paint on the body's surface, offering astonishing defense.

True Qi: Fifth level! Breakthrough!

Rolling waves of qi surged from Su Changqing, commanding reverence from the plants, causing the great banyan tree to tremble.

Only when all the dust settled did he finally open his eyes.

"If I could obtain the Profound Heaven True Qi, and with this treasure, my true qi would be inexhaustible. Then I could cultivate the Indestructible Vajra Divine Art and the Thirteen Revolutions Dragon-Elephant Prajna Skill."

Su Changqing's eyes narrowed slightly as he pondered in his heart.

This was the path he had chosen.

If, by then, both his cultivation techniques and the Overlord Saber reached full mastery, he would surely be able to go anywhere in the world.

What he needed now was to increase his cultivation as quickly as possible to contend with Ye Tian.

[Recent Opportunity]: In half a month, sweep through Rose Street in Chang'an City. At the southernmost corner, within the City Smoke Shop, obtain a sarira condensed from a deceased Heavenly Gang realm Great Buddha.

Inside the Enforcement Agency's administrative office, Su Changqing once again accepted the mission to sweep Rose Street.

Rose Street was a long thoroughfare favored by high-ranking officials and the scions of wealthy families.

It offered everything from cultural artifacts and rouge to musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, and painting. The area was a mixed bag, with disciples from many sects coming and going.

It was also a place where the Imperial Guard made their fortunes.

Along the street, dozens of Imperial Guards were dispersed, in teams of two, their movements sharp and lethal, as they investigated one shop after another.

Any extraneous or suspicious individuals were thrown into the iron cages of the horse-drawn carriages behind them, awaiting future interrogation.

"No matter what sect, daring to linger within the jurisdiction of my Imperial Guard is courting death!" one Imperial Guard shouted coldly.

Su Changqing, without any subordinates, headed directly to the City Smoke Shop at the southernmost end.

It was a rouge shop, filled with women selecting items. They had bright eyes and pearly teeth, and some were exceptionally beautiful.

They were all startled by Su Changqing, who wore a long saber at his waist.

Among them was a woman, about seventeen or eighteen years old, as beautiful as a fairy descended to earth. She wore a white dress embroidered with gold, her features delicate and flawless, with bright eyes and pearly teeth.

Su Changqing frowned. He hadn't expected this place to be a rouge shop...

A woman walked in from outside, dressed in exquisite red gauze, possessing enduring charm and a voluptuous, poetic figure.

Her demeanor was excellent, indicating she was no ordinary woman. She swept a cold glance at Su Changqing and asked, "Since when did the Imperial Guard sweep the street and require entry into our women's rouge shops?"

"Aunt Hong," the white-clothed woman quickly stepped forward.

These two, one with enduring charm and the other pure and lovely, were the most beautiful among them.

"Esteemed Imperial Guard, we are honest businesspeople," City Smoke Shop's Li Taidong said, quickly stepping forward.

"This distinguished guest is the Central King's Consort of Great Shang. Please do not offend her."

His words carried a subtle warning. Su Changqing's waist token only marked him as a Centurion; how could he afford to provoke such a distinguished guest?

The Central King was the younger brother of the current Emperor of Great Shang, and the Consort's status was even more revered.

"The Imperial Guard is sweeping the street by imperial decree. All extraneous personnel are forbidden from entering."

"I, Chen Mo, since I eat this imperial salary, will not engage in sycophantic behavior!"

Su Changqing watched him for a moment, then looked at the Central King's Consort and the young woman in white, and said coldly:

"Now, get out immediately. I need to check the accounts, otherwise, you will all be taken to the Imperial Guard prison!"

His hand rested on his long saber, his eyes as cold as lightning. He was handsome and elegant, dressed in ink-black, showing no mercy.

"Well said, Chen Mo, for your devotion to duty!" The Consort's eyes were deep as she observed Su Changqing for a moment.

Then, she took the white-clothed woman's hand.

"Chan'er, let's go."

Her voice was chillingly cold, carrying a hint of anger.

"That Imperial Guard dared to offend the Consort just now. He's finished."

Several women walked out and whispered amongst themselves.

"I actually find him quite imposing. He doesn't care about the pressure of power, and he even dared to announce his name."

"You little vixen, feeling restless?"

A burst of laughter came from outside. They were all consorts of Great Shang Dynasty officials. Although their status was not as high as the Central King's Consort, they were all extraordinary.

In the entire Rouge Shop, only Su Changqing and the shop owner, Li Taidong, remained.

"My lord, you're truly incredible. You've offended nearly all the female family members of officials ranked third-rank and above in the entire Great Shang Dynasty with one move... and you even dared to offend the daughter of your direct superior."

Li Taidong looked at Su Changqing, utterly astonished.

Hearing this, Su Changqing couldn't help but freeze in place, startled.

Fortunately, they didn't report my name. Perhaps there were also daughters of Imperial Guard Centurions or Enforcement Commissioners inside.

"I, Chen Mo, do not yield to threats. Bring out your account books, I will inspect them," Su Changqing said.

Li Taidong hesitated for a moment, then turned and went to get the Rouge Shop's inventory and sales records.

"Have you had any unusual or strange items in your recent inventory?"

Su Changqing asked as he reviewed the ledger, similar to the news about the Great Buddha Golden Elixir.

Upon hearing this, Li Taidong was taken aback. He had initially thought Su Changqing was genuinely upright and incorruptible, and a cold laugh escaped him.

He brought over a small wooden box, secured with multiple locks and sealed very tightly.

This caught Su Changqing's attention.

"What's inside?"

"The unusual and strange items you requested, my lord..." Li Taidong said with a hint of a strange smile in his eyes.

"What unusual or strange things could my humble Rouge Shop have? Women's rouge, beauty marks, perfumes from the Western Regions, we have everything... What color would you like, my lord?"

Soon, the wooden box was opened, and the contents—red, purple, everything imaginable—left Su Changqing stunned.

Slam!

Su Changqing abruptly closed the box and stared at Li Taidong.

"Is this what I'm looking for? Twenty-seven entries in your accounts are incorrect. Rouge that cost sixty taels to purchase is being sold for two hundred taels, a profit of over three times!"

"If you try to talk your way out of this again, I'll seal your shop immediately!"

Li Taidong panicked at once. It was only then that he realized this person was not joking.

If his shop was sealed, his daily income-generating Rouge Shop would be gone.

"My Rouge Shop only has these kinds of unusual and strange items..."

As he spoke, Li Taidong suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Speaking of which, some time ago, someone sold me a strange item. I've never seen such a peculiar pearl before."

"Bring it here," Su Changqing's eyes narrowed slightly.

"My lord, it's in the box..." Li Taidong said with a wry expression.

The box was quickly opened again, and Li Taidong took out a pearl necklace from it.

The pearl necklace shimmered with radiance, clearly priceless. In the center was the largest, pigeon-egg-sized golden pearl, shining brilliantly.

The Heavenly Gang Realm Great Buddha Sarira.

Su Changqing immediately confirmed it.