The more Lu Yingxiao spoke, the more fired up he became, his voice gradually rising. "Never mind the imperial clansmen and the civil and military officials—how many of them don't want Eternal Life? How many don't want to be Ranked among Immortals?"
"If Incense Master is willing, I'd be glad to write a letter and have my eldest legitimate son go to the capital in my stead to pay his respects to my mentor, so we can accomplish this great undertaking!"
"When the time comes, the court can directly replace its Attendant Immortal. The name of 'Immortal Ning' will spread across the land overnight. That's no pipe dream."
"Such a great achievement..."
He looked at Yang Lu, who had opened his eyes at some point and was staring straight at him. With an awkward smile, he said, "I wonder if Incense Master Yang could recommend me to Leader Ye soon, so I might see the secrets of the 'Immortal Ning' stone slab for myself?"
"...This is a matter of great importance. Don't rush." Yang Lu thought rapidly, feeling as if a window had suddenly opened in his mind. He couldn't help looking at the aging prefect before him in a new light.
As expected, he was only a minor gentryman. Even with a little money to spare, his horizons were still too narrow!
If they wanted to spread "Immortal Ning's" name as quickly and widely as possible, then indeed, persuading the upper echelons of the court to directly replace the immortal worshiped by the Great Liang Kingdom was the best choice.
According to the preaching reward rules Leader Ye had set, how much would he get if they pulled this off?
By then...
His heart pounded violently. He hurriedly circulated his cultivation method in secret before he could barely suppress