"This..."
Crown Prince Xiao Jingheng suddenly stopped and his eyes gradually turned red.
He was not a fool, but he had been suppressed and guarded for many years, and he did not dare to think about it. After Chen Wenxian's prompting, many things suddenly became clear to him. Although he was happy, there was a sadness in his heart.
"Prince, everything is over."
Chen Wenxian was smart and saw the prince's thoughts, and quickly comforted him, "His Majesty has made his attitude clear. From now on, as long as you don't make mistakes, there will be no more setbacks. The top priority is to deal with Regarding Royal Fleet, His Majesty is generous, and often transfers silver rewards from Imperial Treasury. As long as Imperial Treasury can be stabilized, His Majesty will be able to see the talent of the prince."
Crown Prince Xiao Jingheng hesitated, "As for Steam Engine, how many teachers..."
"Absolutely not!"
When Chen Wenxian heard this, he shook his head quickly and said with a solemn expression, "Steam Engine has now become the eye of the storm. Everyone can see the benefits and fight for it. The emperor has made it clear that in order to promote this thing, he will turn a blind eye."
"But this thing involves the interests of all parties. If His Highness gets involved, no matter how much profit is made, it will cause a lot of trouble. At this time, it is easier to stay still than to move. Just finish the errands assigned by His Majesty."
Xiao Jamheng suddenly understood and quickly handed over his hand. "Thank you sir for your advice."
"This is the duty of a minister."
Chen Wenxian's lips trembled slightly and he returned the favor with a straight face.
Although he was born in Minzhou Chamber of Commerce, he had lofty ambitions since childhood and was not willing to just be a profit-seeking businessman. Therefore, after Open Sea Faction decided to fully support the prince, he took the initiative to go to the Crown Prince's Mansion and recommended himself.
For a counselor, the prince's respect is more precious than any reward.
Thinking of this, he organized his thoughts and said in a deep voice, "His Highness, with the support of Open Sea Faction, rebuilding the fleet is not a problem. The difficulty is that Imperial Family Fleet has been exposed. If you continue to hide it, you will be ridiculed by others. If you are escorted by the navy every time you go to sea, you will also be said to be competing for profit with the people."
Jamel Xiao frowned slightly, "This won't work, that won't work either, what should I do?"
Chen Wenxian said thoughtfully, "I already have an idea in mind, let's talk about it when we get back..."
The two whispered quietly, got on the sedan, and left under the escort of the guards.
After they left, in the dark shadow, a small paper man suddenly burned...
In the room, Li Yan suddenly opened his eyes and looked at "Thunderfall Profound Gold" in the box.
This thing is very sensitive to Celestial Fiend Qi.
Zizzi~
As his fingers passed over it, static electricity flashed on it.
"It's really a good baby..."
Looking at this thing, Li Yan couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
This is the best thing he got among Spiritual Material.
Former Dynasty Da Xing Urban town suppressor, naturally you need to use the best Spiritual Material.
Even the fragments are rare.
No wonder they all work so hard to get to the center of power.
If something of this level wanders into the world, it will inevitably lead to a bloody fight among Xuanmen.
But in the capital, it was just a meeting gift.
He listened to the conversation between the prince and Chen Wenxian just now.
The current emperor has a domineering personality, but his methods are very impressive.
When Mystic Sacrificial Official's Pei Zongti wanted to invite him to the court but was rejected, the emperor Xiao Qixuan was quite unhappy. Mingming said in the main hall that people in the world could not be reused, so even if he had done meritorious service to Divine Land, he would not be able to meet the emperor again.
Unexpectedly, the emperor still refused to give up and let the prince, who had a better personality, contact him.
If an ordinary person in the world meets a courteous and virtuous gentleman like the prince, he will definitely be devastated.
But Li Yan lives two lives again, and what he wants is Xiaoyao. He would be stupid to find a master for himself.
As for future cooperation, just follow the rules.
At this moment, Zhao Wan Fang next to him suddenly spoke and said quietly, "Brother Li, please think clearly, the food of the Tian family is not so easy to eat."
"But it also tastes delicious."
Su Yu also walked in from outside the door, took the teapot, poured Li Yan a cup of tea, looked at Spiritual Material in the box, and pointedly said, "Xuanjin is the road to heaven, but under the Eastern Palace's feet, every step is a ladder to heaven. If you walk steadily, your bright future will be easy."
Li Yan looked calm and shook his head. "There's no rush, we'll talk about it later."
He had made a decision in his mind, and after finishing the chores, he left the capital as soon as possible.
This place is simply a whirlpool of mortal world and a spider web of desire.
Their xinxing is not enough. If they stay for a long time, they are afraid that they will never be able to leave.
Thinking of this, Li Yan closed the wooden box and said seriously, "There is something more urgent. Senior Su, I ask you to ask Zhao Qingxu, do you have any clues?"
The imperial court Commandery Commandant Office has the most information on the surface.
But in private Three Religions and Nine Schools's various privacy, Golden Swallow Gate's way is more wild.
"Not yet."
After hearing the inquiry for information, Su Yu's expression became solemn, "Young Hero Li, it's not that Non-Self didn't wait patiently, but that Zhao Qingxu was too cunning."
"After receiving your letter, I will send out all my strength to search everywhere."
"My disciples spread out three hundred 'grey threads', beggars, toothies, and homeless people. They dug out clues from black market transactions, gambling house code words, and City God Temple rumors. As a result, everyone who had anything to do with this matter had been silenced and disappeared..."
"The three major gangs, Carriage Guild and other local gangsters are even more confused and don't know anything."
"The imperial court knows better than you. Once 'Pan Peach Gathering' is destroyed, the manager of the Prince Yan's Mansion commits suicide, and all the lines are cut off."
Li Yan was a little disappointed, but still said, "I know all this. Senior Su is proficient in tracking down Tanfeng. According to your judgment, where will Zhao Qingxu be hiding in the capital?"
Su Yu pondered for a moment and then said, "As the wind leaves a sound, the passing geese leave traces. As long as we are human, we cannot do without eating, drinking and eating. Therefore, the more people there are, the more flaws will be exposed."
"Actually, we have been aware of the incident of 'Pan Peach Gathering' for a long time, but it is just that many powerful people are protecting it, so we don't want to cause trouble by causing trouble."
"Then Zhao Qingxu has cut off all the lines and is obviously going to act alone. The capital has a population of one million, and Three Religions and Nine Schools is gathering together. He has a profound knowledge. If he really hides it, he may be difficult to trace, so we can only start with the target."
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "His target should be the academy artifact, but now that Steam Engine has been made public and the court is vigorously promoting it, all parties will get it sooner or later. I really can't figure out what the other party wants to do."
Su Yu shook his head slightly, "Academy, maybe it's just a fog..."
Having said that, he looked at Li Yan and said, "Young Hero Li, this Zhao Qingxu is Jianmu Demon Man. He must be a conspirator, but his roots are hidden by Commandery Commandant Office. If we know this, we may be able to find clues."
"Senior Su is worthy of being the elder Golden Swallow Gate."
Li Yan laughed dumbly, shook his head and said, "It's okay to tell you this matter. Commandery Commandant Office didn't disclose it to the outside world because Dragon Tiger Mountain was involved. He was worried and didn't dare to talk nonsense, but Li doesn't care."
"This Zhao Qingxu is not a human being, but the reincarnation of a demon!"
He did not hide anything and revealed all the details of Zhao Qingxu.
The reason why these monsters in Jianmu are able to cause trouble behind their backs is often not based on Daoism. After all, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in this world. Their era has long passed. Just the Wudang leader Yu Chanzi can kill them all with True Martial Sword.
What's even more terrifying about them is that they have accumulated many years of knowledge and know many secrets in the world.
To reveal the basics is to remove the mystery of these people first.
"The money ghost... Jiaozi's chaos..."
Su Yu was also obviously a little shocked. He forced his mind and nodded. "Young Hero Li Don't worry, Jianmu Demon Man is causing trouble to Divine Land. Although we are members of the Jianghu, it is our duty to capture this person. Please allow me to carefully consider where to start."
"That's it, good work."
Li Yan clasped his fists sternly, then picked up the box and left.
It was already late at night and the gate to the capital was closed, but he had the token of the academy Attendant, so he could leave in the hanging basket and return to the academy as soon as possible to build the magic weapon.
"Master..."
After he left, Zhao Wan Fang, who had been silent and bowing his head, spoke.
She had just persuaded Li Yan not to provoke the prince. Although she was thinking about Li Yan, such an approach was against Golden Swallow Gate's purpose. At this moment, she was feeling uneasy, fearing that Su Yu would be angry.
"It doesn't matter."
Su Yu shook his head slightly, "Although I, Golden Swallow Gate, pay attention to Luo Zhi's interests, I must also uphold the ethics of the world. Only by dealing with outstanding people can we gain friends through heart-to-heart communication. From now on, Twelve Yuan Chen, you will be responsible for this line. Go on."
"Yes, Master."
Zhao Wan Fang breathed a sigh of relief, folded his hands and stepped back carefully.
Not long after she left, there was a sudden Yin Wind sound in the room, and the candlelight flickered dimly.
When Yin Wind dispersed, there was a little girl opposite Su Yu.
He looks no more than four or five years old. He is dressed in palace attire and has pink and jade-carved skin. He is the earthly immortal hidden in Su Yuan.
"Meet Old Ancestor."
Su Yu kowtowed respectfully, and then narrated what happened before. He said with some confusion, "Master, I have never heard of a demon reincarnating into a human being. Is it true or not?"
"How is it impossible?"
This porcelain doll-like little girl sits upright, and her tone of voice is no different from that of an old man.
She sneered and said, "Erlang Zhenjun in Sichuan have all been reincarnated as humans. As long as the three souls and six souls are supplemented with the power of incense, and there are people to help them get a good fetus, and there are people to protect the law, the demonic energy will naturally be restrained after the Daoism is improved."
"But it's impossible to do this without anyone's help. Either Jianmu Demon Man helps, or it's the traitor who defected to Xuanmen in the capital back then."
Su Yu said helplessly, "This matter is old, I'm afraid it's difficult to investigate."
The "little girl" said thoughtfully, "Zhao Qingxu betrayed Jianmu this time. He probably had a big plan and was prepared for it."
"Perhaps you are all looking in the wrong direction..."
From the early morning of the next day, the fire in the academy workshop was red all day long.
The "Thunderfall Profound Gold" gifted by the prince has already been burned red and is placed on the anvil.
This thing is indeed extraordinary. Zhao the Craftsman used a secret method to burn it for a whole day before it was completely burned.
"Everyone, get out of the way!"
Wearing deerskin gloves, he personally picked up the heavy hammer, winked at Li Yan, and then Hidden Strength exploded, with muscles in his back and upper arm knotting, and he swung down suddenly.
Bang!
There was a loud noise and sparks flew everywhere.
What's even weirder is that several electric arcs also spread outwards with the crackling of sparks.
The disciples who were watching were all dumbfounded. This was their first time seeing such a treasure.
But Li Yan was already prepared, stretched out his left hand, and all the scattered electric light was absorbed by Soul Hooking Lightning Rope.
"Good guy!"
Zhao the Craftsman also felt uncomfortable. He was so shocked that he stepped back one after another, and his upper arm muscles trembled.
Looking at the red-hot black gold, there was no change at all.
"Trouble."
The old man threw the hammer to the ground and said helplessly, "This precious old man has heard that it fell on the top of a mountain in the north of the Great Wall in the early Tang Dynasty. It was struck by lightning for hundreds of years, and was later transported back with great effort."
"Former Dynasty Da Xing Forged the statue of Lei Ancestor. He invited many master craftsmen and a grand master to help, and he succeeded. Although it is only a fragment, I am afraid it won't be possible with my strength."
"Easy to say!"
Li Yan quickly asked someone to find Wu Ba.
In terms of strength alone, it goes without saying that Wu Ba, the craftsmen's heaviest hammer, can handle it with ease.
Ding!
Zhao the Craftsman hit it with a small hammer to determine the location, and then Wu Ba swung the sledgehammer and slammed it down.
In this way, Zhao the Craftsman small hammer, Wu Ba large hammer, and Li Yan absorbed the scattered lightning. The three of them cooperated tacitly, and it took an hour to break the fragment into a long strip.
Then it will be troublesome to draw the thread.
Using the black silver plate specially made by the Mo Sect, thirty-six shirtless disciples stepped on the connecting rod and pulled the silk in conjunction with the Qianjun water wheel.
Every once in a while, you have to return to the stove to burn it red.
It took another whole day to cut this treasure into thin strips.
And this is just the beginning.
The brocade master "Wan Baiqiao" flew with his fingers and used a special meteorite needle to thread the thunder pattern silk thread. Li Yan also had to absorb the electric light nearby, and the longitude and latitude threads were constantly intertwined, which took another two days.
With this treasure, the new arm guard "Qian Nian" finally took shape.
Li Yan used "Heavenly Thunder Demon Smashing Fist" one after another, and the lightning on the arm guard was dazzling, but the silk thread was not burned.
Then came the patching of "Five Directions Fengdu Banner".
This time not only did the tapestry master "Wan Baiqiao" repair the flag surface, but Mo Sect elder Tao Fengchun also made the flagpole.
The main body of the flag is "Yellow Heaven Five Elements Banner" made by Zhang Jiao, and "Yellow Heaven Stands" made of silver silk Way of Great Peace Yunzhuan, and the "Six Jia Secret Incantation" talisman of <Classic of Great Peace> was pierced by a master, and then fell into the hands of the Yin Talisman Sect, becoming a treasure to suppress the religion.
Yin Talisman Sect methods are mostly used to exorcise ghosts, so the Mangshan Han Tomb Dark Cypress Wood is used as a flagpole.
It has been cultivated for many years and has become a weapon to summon souls and drive away ghosts. It can restrain the gods of Mang Mountain, which shows its power.
After the First World War in Luoyang, although this flag was damaged, its heritage remained intact.
"Wan Baiqiao" uses Thunder Gold Silk to embroider thunder pattern cloud seals, and Tao Fengchun uses Dragon Blood Wood to make the flagpole.
The originally full Yin Energy demon flag became majestic and awe-inspiring with thunder and lightning...
Sha LiFei is also refining weapons at the same time.
Thunderfall Profound Gold was not suitable, but fat man Lin Yu asked someone to find the hard Mystic Iron.
Used to make gun barrels and Firing Pin, strong enough to withstand the power of New-Style Gunpowder.
But even so, the refining process is not easy.
Every time Zhao the Craftsman hammered the gun barrel using the nine-layer forging method, Sha LiFei had to cut his wrist and soak the parts with blood.
Even with the healing medicine, my steps are sluggish and my face is pale.
However, the effect was really good. After Gun Barrel was quenched in the cold spring, blood streaks appeared.
Sha LiFei After all, the ability is limited. Only by using this Blood Refining Method can you have a chance to "Man-Gun Unity".
And while they were busy, the capital was also in chaos.
Steam Engine attracted not only Divine Land forces from all parties, but also Foreign Lands masters from around them, who also sneaked into the capital...