Cheng Hui quickly sat down and picked up the secret manual he had been working on.
These secret scrolls contain all the information he had previously recorded about the Heavenly Maiden Tong Zhang.
Although Heavenly Maiden Tong Zhang is not the strongest in martial arts in the Eastern Sect, she is valued more than anyone else.
The specific reasons for this are mostly related to their cunning and strategies.
This woman is cunning, carefree, and without any weaknesses. Moreover, she is determined and will never give up once she sets her mind on something.
In addition, she usually takes great care to conceal herself.
Therefore, it is difficult to find a breakthrough.
Cheng Hui searched for a long time but couldn't find many clues.
Now, left with no other choice, he can only opt for the most troublesome method.
That involved a thorough investigation, checking everyone who had gotten even slightly close to the Heavenly Maiden.
From these people, identify the possible Human Seed.
Since they are Human Seed, their physical attributes must be exceptional. This eliminates many possibilities.
And Heavenly Maiden Tong Zhang would definitely linger for such a person for a while.
In this way, the scope is Further Progress narrowed down.
Cheng Hui kept flipping through the documents in front of him, and gradually, he sorted out each name.
On the blank scroll, he carefully wrote the time, place, and names in jet-black ink.
Time passed slowly.
For several days in a row, he stayed here, eating the dry food he had stored when he was hungry and drinking the water he had stored when he was thirsty.
Finally, on the fifth day.
Cheng Hui gently put down his brush and sighed deeply.
"It's done!"
He looked at the complicated list in front of him.
Although it's the most basic method, the list of the Human Seed must be hidden within it.
The list laid out in front of him was filled with neatly written names.
"There are a total of 135 people. Even if not all of the three Human Seed are among them, there is a high probability that at least one person will be among them."
And once you find one, you'll discover the location of the Heavenly Maiden Secret Treasure!
A glint of shrewdness flashed in Cheng Hui's eyes.
In his list of names, number 124 belonged to Zhang Ying. "Next, we need to check them one by one. However, I have to do it myself." Cheng Hui's eyes flickered.
The credit can only belong to him alone.
Moreover, he was also very interested in the Heavenly Maiden Secret Treasure, the True One Sect, Taiji Palace.
As a top-tier Dao Palace on par with the Heavenly Treasure Palace, Taiji Palace is the ancestral home of the True One Sect throughout the entire Great Ling Realm.
The palace itself is divided into seventy-two smaller palaces and halls, which are magnificent and splendid, resembling the dwelling place of Gods and Buddhas on earth.
Unlike Heavenly Treasure Palace, which blends seamlessly with nature and is interspersed with seas of flowers, Tianbao Palace is different.
Taiji Palace focuses more on its magnificent gold and jade decorations and the solemnity of its Daoist practices.
Daoist Qing Yi walked slowly on the Supreme Ultimate Stone Path between the Dao Palace.
Every few steps, there is a black and white Taiji Diagram.
At regular intervals on both sides, there are Living Spirit sculptures of Protector beasts.
Qing Yi and the several old Daoist priests behind him were taking a walk after dinner to aid digestion.
It's also our daily routine for casual chatting and exchanging ideas.
"Lao Yue's new apprentice at the Heavenly Treasure Palace is probably going to cause some trouble. He has exceptional talent, and if all goes well, he will surely become Spirit General within twenty years."
An old Daoist priest with long white eyebrows that reached his chin spoke in a deep voice.
This person is Daoist Baiyi, one of the three people with the highest status in the Taiji Palace, second only to Daoist Qing Yi.
Within the True One Sect, he holds the position of Supervisor.
"Twenty years, such a long time. Let the younger generation handle it. We don't need to worry about it."
The bald old man, who had no eyebrows or hair, said indifferently.
He was another Supervisor of the Taiji Palace, Daoist Changxin.
Qing Yi moved forward step by step, her breathing in sync with her steps, creating a rhythmic and graceful movement.
Hearing the voice behind him, he slowly adjusted his breathing and came to his senses.
"Yue Lao Er is quite capable, but not very bright. He thought he could hide his new apprentice's abilities, but little did he know that the more he tried to hide them, the more discord he would cause."
"The Great Dao Sect can only have one future Spirit General. This has been decided long ago and cannot be changed."
He paused, his gaze piercing through the wisps of Incense Burner smoke as he looked towards the distant mountains.
This place serves as the western barrier of Great Capital), and in the distance lies the deep and long Nine Horizontal Mountain Range.
"The current balance is already optimal; any change in either side will bring about unpredictable changes."
"And these changes are not to His Majesty's liking, nor do we and the Western Sect want to see them happen," Qing Yi continued.
"Grand Master, perhaps we should send someone to cripple that person?" a strong Daoist priest said in a low voice.
"Yue Dewen is now protecting that disciple to the point of near madness. Damir isn't here, and no one can defeat him, so this method is useless." Daoist Baiyi shook his head.
"Then let's do what Zhang Qingzhi did before?" the Daoist Changxin suggested.
Everyone understood what was going on and fell into deep thought.
"No need, we don't need to do anything. The matter will be resolved on its own," Qing Yi said calmly.
Often, it's not necessary to kill someone to destroy a person.
There are many ways to destroy a person.
"We understand what the Grand Master means." Daoist Baiyi suddenly realized. "That Zhang Ying is obsessed with martial arts, and now he thinks he has extraordinary talent and is determined to learn the Golden Toad Skill of the Sensing Gate."
Although Yue Dewen tried to stop him, he was still unwilling to give up.
Therefore, as long as we help him get rid of Yue Dewen's obstruction, this person will naturally take a dead end and destroy his own foundation.
"That's excellent. As long as we let Zhang Ying continue his idle ways, it won't be long before his foundation is destroyed, and he will naturally regret it." The Daoist Changxin nodded with a smile.
***'It's twelve o'clock.' Zhang Rongfang moved slowly, performing each move of the Gathering Spirit Talisman.
But his mind wasn't on that; it was all on the recently changed Attribute Panel.
Since he last met Yan Shuang, he hasn't touched the Attribute Points he just acquired.
They've all been saved up, waiting for the Golden Toad Skill.
Anyway, he was in the Heavenly Treasure Palace, where he had experts protecting him at all times, so he didn't need to lift a finger.
"Martial Uncle Ming Yuan, I wonder what level my martial arts skills are compared to others? Could you give me a ranking?"
In the martial arts training courtyard behind the small building.
Zhang Rongfang looked at the cold-faced Daoist Mingyuan opposite him and asked solemnly.
Ming Yuan thought about it carefully.
"Each family has its own Spirit Guard Spirit Vein. However, because the number of successful attempts is not high, the total number is not large."
Most Spirit Guard are Ninth Grade. Spirit Vein are mostly of Super Grade, with few External Medicine, more Internal Method, and very few Three Voids.
Because Three Voids hoped to Further Progress, reach the Grandmaster level, and then undergo Spiritization.
He paused for a moment.
"Therefore, as long as you don't provoke any major powers, most of the smaller powers can't do anything to you now."
"I see," Zhang Rongfang, understanding dawning on him.
He already had detailed ideas on how to continue practicing the Golden Toad Skill.
"Don't rush. How is your Civilian Skill Cultivation now? Are there any difficulties that need to be answered? If so, you can seek clarification from the three Palace Master within the palace."
Ming Yuan is usually very quiet, but when it comes to Zhang Rongfang's Civilian Skill, he speaks for a rare amount of time.
"Civilian Skill, it's alright, it's alright." Zhang Rongfang chuckled dryly, finally seeing his own talent for the first time.
Without any additional training, relying solely on his own arduous cultivation, he did not improve at all after obtaining the Supreme Bright Void Skill.
This gave him a clear understanding of his own true abilities.
"A little bit of martial arts skill to protect yourself is enough." Ming Yuan frowned slightly, about to continue his lecture.
Suddenly, the sound of a gong rang out, drifting from afar within the palace.
Suddenly, a person ran up to the courtyard entrance, hurriedly calling out to Zhang Rongfang.
"Senior Brother Heaven and Earth, there's a transfer from the palace, and you're mentioned! Go check it out quickly!!"
Zhang Rongfang looked stunned. A transfer?
He realized it instantly.
It was through this method that he immediately tidied himself up, put on a formal Daoist robe, and headed towards the Chao Yuan Hall Heavenly Treasure Palace, where imperial decrees and appointments were received.
I hurried along the White Stone path to the Chao Yuan Hall.
Zhang Rongfang immediately noticed that his master, Chongxuan, was also there.
There were also two Daoist priests I didn't recognize.
Opposite the group, Li Xuance, the Fire Messenger Zhang Rongfang had met before, was now holding a dark green cloth scroll and slowly reciting something.
Zhang Rongfang crossed the line of Daoist guards and entered the Chao Yuan Hall.
Then he bowed to each of them.
"Disciple greets Master."
Yue Dewen's expression remained calm, revealing nothing. Upon seeing his disciple arrive, he nodded to Zhang Rongfang.
"You've come at the right time. The palace has ordered you to be sent to Citong to be in charge of maintaining the Citong Daoist Sect there. The journey is long, and if you go, you may not be able to return for a year or two."
He hadn't expected His Majesty to suddenly pull this stunt. Although it wasn't an imperial edict, it was just that it hadn't been explicitly stated.
Daoist Sect affairs have always been managed by the Assembled Sages Institute itself, so why would a message suddenly come down from the palace?
"This matter is of great importance. If you are unwilling, your master will help you to turn it away."
Yue Dewen's expression was solemn as he earnestly addressed Zhang Rongfang.
During this time, the Western Sect and the True One Sect fought each other, while the Great Dao Sect remained aloof, and everything An Ning.
But Yue Dewen never expected that the one who would turn against him would be the His Majesty.
If it were anything else, he might continue to keep a low profile, and he would accept it even if he was temporarily not allowed to transform into Spirit General.
But now that he had finally seen hope, he suddenly encountered this situation: his disciple had been targeted by the His Majesty. This was truly troublesome and he had no choice but to disregard everything else and stand his ground.
"It's been a while, Heaven and Earth, how have you been?" Li Xuance looked up at Zhang Rongfang and smiled.
Zhang Rongfang nodded to him, but his gaze fell on his master Chongxuan.
"The palace intends to appoint you as the Citong Guardian, to go and restore order to the religious order of the Great Port," Yue Dewen said in a deep voice.
"I've decided to decline your offer. You're still young, and this is a crucial time for your Civilian Skill. It's not appropriate to disturb you; I can only..."
"Master!" Zhang Rongfang instantly understood that this must be the opportunity Yan Shuang had mentioned.
"Master, your disciple is willing to go!"
This matter will not actually interfere with my Civilian Skill. I assure you, my Civilian Skill will improve periodically. Master, there is no need to worry!
He spoke decisively and calmly.
As long as his master and Ming Yuan aren't watching him, he can find opportunities to add points and quickly improve his Golden Toad Skill.
There was nothing he could do; these two were watching him too closely. Yue Dewen stared at him, remaining silent for a moment.
He knew that this kid always felt he was being controlled and forced to cultivate his Civilian Skill.
Now that they finally have a chance to break free, they must be extremely happy.
But did he not consider that such an opportunity didn't just appear out of thin air? Did True One, Western Sect, and even the palace really launch this initiative to train the Great Dao Sect?
It's impossible to even think about it.
Without the peaceful environment of the Heavenly Treasure Palace, he would have to face all sorts of troubles when he went out, so how could he have time to focus on cultivating his Civilian Skill?
"Heaven and Earth, you need to understand, the palace sent you out, not so you could go sightseeing," Yue Dewen said earnestly.
"I know. But this is a rare opportunity, and I am willing to give it a try!" Zhang Rongfang replied sincerely.
Yue Dewen was speechless.
He knew from his earlier investigation that this kid was obsessed with officialdom, and now it seems he's still the same. But it doesn't matter, whether he likes it or not, he'll just ruin this matter for him in a while.
"Is Yue Sect Leader thinking of a way to cover up this matter later?" Li Xuance suddenly asked with a smile.
"Not at all, not at all, why do you say such things, Eunuch Li?" Yue Dewen chuckled dryly.
"Yue Sect Leader, it would be best if you didn't have such thoughts. There are still Secret Teaching in Kai Province that require your personal leadership to suppress. Rest assured, His Majesty has sent Princess Yongxiang and Heaven and Earth Qiankun to accompany you on this trip."
"There's no need to worry about safety," Li Xuance replied.
"." Yue Dewen wasn't worried at first, and he was fine until he heard Yong Xiang's name, but his expression changed slightly upon hearing it.
"If Master is still worried, he can send someone to guard me. Wouldn't that be no different from being here at the Heavenly Treasure Palace?" Zhang Rongfang quickly said.
Yue Dewen glanced helplessly at Zhang Rongfang.
"That's fine. But if you come back and your Civilian Skill are still as slow as they are now, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Disciple obeys!" Zhang Rongfang was overjoyed and quickly bowed.
Yue Dewen waved his hand helplessly, turned around and left, too lazy to look at this annoying person anymore.
Once outside the Chao Yuan Hall, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot in a few moments.
Before long, he appeared on the third floor of his small building.
Standing on the terrace, the helplessness on his face had long since disappeared.
"It seems His Majesty truly intends to intervene."
"Grand Master, should I go with you personally?" Daoist Mingyuan appeared from behind him and asked, bowing his head.
"No need. With Heaven and Earth and the princess together, no one will risk angering me by harming that brat."
"That's not what I'm worried about." Yue Dewen shook his head.
"Has that kid's Civilian Skill still not improved at all?"
"Exactly, I've observed it for a long time and I'm certain there's no movement at all." Ming Yuan nodded.
"It seems something must have gone wrong, causing him to lose his composure. It's good for him to go out and rest; perhaps I pushed him too hard," Yue Dewen pondered, stroking his beard.
"Perfect timing. This trip will let that kid experience firsthand what happens when his martial arts are high. No matter how hard you try, you can't kill a low-ranking Spirit Guard."
Despite years of arduous training, it was no match for his opponent's single Worship God, which instantly surpassed him.
The overwhelming sense of helplessness, without truly experiencing it, prevents one from understanding why we strive for the highest Spiritization.
He smiled.
"When he regrets it, he will naturally turn back, crying and kneeling, begging me for guidance. At that time, he will naturally concentrate all his mind and spirit, single-mindedly seeking the Tao, without any distractions."
Ming Yuan was speechless.
He had seen enough of the old man's wickedness.
Just like the Golden Toad Skill, which requires Hundred-Year Red Ganoderma.
Actually, it didn't take a hundred years at all. It was because the old man secretly attracted Zhang Ying's attention and, when she turned her head, he secretly made the changes.
The original Main Herb didn't need the Hundred-Year Red Ganoderma at all. Instead, it was a special medicinal material called Hundred-Year Red lucidum.
I was behind him at the time, and I used an antiquing potion to add a few extra words. Therefore, Zhang Ying was destined not to master the Golden Toad Skill, and she would definitely regret it later, change her mind, and focus on practicing Civilian Skill.
This was an ending that was destined from the very beginning.
I recommend a historical political intrigue novel with martial arts elements, similar in theme to "The Son-in-Law," but with a different writing style. "The Little Prince."