The Case Was Cracked-the Truth Revealed
Jingyang Palace, Donghua and Candle Dragon talked for a while before letting them leave to attend the next meeting.
"Ancestor, what major battle does the Purple Mansion have coming up that His Majesty is paying so much attention to, and why has the Purple Mansion army been gathering and being mobilized so frequently lately?"
After the group left Jingyang Palace, Ao Guang and the others could no longer contain their doubts and asked Candle Dragon.
Candle Dragon stopped and looked at Ao Guang and the other three, asking in return, "That's not what you wanted to ask, is it?"
"Are you wondering why we're getting involved now, since there's going to be a major battle in the Purple Mansion, instead of waiting until it's over before joining Purple Mansion?"
Ao Guang and his companions' thoughts were seen through, and they gave an awkward smile, somewhat at a loss for what to do.
But Candle Dragon wouldn't tolerate them, and shouted sharply, "Shortsighted! Women's views!"
He then sighed deeply, "Fortunately, you didn't reveal such thoughts in the main hall just now, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to save you."
"You must understand that the Purple Mansion is currently preparing for war with all its might. If you, as its allies, have such thoughts, you will be the first to die."
"To bestow favors before they are granted and to make friends in times of poverty—this is the first lesson I am teaching you today, and it will also be the lifelong lesson for you as the Four Seas Dragon Kings."
The four quickly replied, "We will obey the Ancestor's command."
Candle Dragon sighed, "It's not your fault. You are still young and inexperienced, yet you have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Four Seas Dragon Clan. It's truly a hardship for you."
"But now the Dragon Clan is in decline, and even the Kunpeng of the Northern Darkness dares to covet us. As the future Four Seas Dragon Kings, in charge of the Four Seas Dragon Clan, you must take a long-term view of everything and never be short-sighted."
Ao Guang and the others were filled with shame upon hearing this.
Candle Dragon patted the group on the shoulders, giving them encouraging looks.
"You four can work with peace of mind. As long as I am alive, I can still take on some of the burdens for you. But if I, your ancestor, were to perish one day, you must have a long-term vision and not be greedy for petty gains. You must cling tightly to His Majesty's coattails."
"Ancestor, you..."
Candle Dragon roared, "Did you remember?"
"We will heed the words of our ancestor."
"But how could our ancestor, Great Powers at the Mid Quasi-Saint, die so easily? Besides, we have now submitted to the Purple Mansion, so how could His Majesty sit idly by and watch our ancestor perish?"
Candle Dragon sighed and slowly said, "Since the beginning of time, how many Mid Quasi-Saint have fallen? What's so special about me? Even if I were to fall one day, it wouldn't be anything to be surprised about."
"Moreover, the Purple Mansion is currently actively preparing for war, presumably to deal with the Demon Race Heavenly Court. Therefore, joining now is the best opportunity, and it can be considered a high-stakes gamble."
"We've won the bet. With the Purple Mansion's support, our Dragon Clan will rise again. No one will ever again covet the Four Seas, and we might even be able to venture Four Seas."
"Losing the bet doesn't matter. After all, our Dragon Clan is a thorn in the side of the Demon Race Heavenly Court. It just means this battle has been brought forward."
At this point, Candle Dragon's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said fiercely, "Even if the Purple Mansion falls, our Dragon Clan will not perish. We bear immense karma and bear the heavy responsibility of suppressing the Sea Eye. Who dares to exterminate our clan? Whoever destroys the Dragon Clan will have to repay the karmic debt of heaven and earth on behalf of the Dragon Clan."
"After all, as long as the Dragon Clan exists, they will eventually repay their karmic debts and offset their sins, so the Heavenly Dao will not allow the Dragon Clan to perish."
Upon hearing this, the four understood that the Heaven and Earth Karma and cause and effect limited the growth of their cultivation, but also provided them with protection.
"Does Your Majesty understand these things?"
Candle Dragon chuckled and said, "How could Your Majesty not know? It's just that we've offered you enough benefits, and you're unwilling to refuse."
"Moreover, our Dragon Clan is not only bound by cause and effect and karma. We were once the overlords of heaven and earth, governing the world and making great contributions to the Primordial Wilderness. We are auspicious beasts and divine beasts recognized by heaven and earth, and we also possess the fortune of heaven and earth."
"Therefore, no matter which faction our Three Clans join, we will inevitably lose some of our fortune in the short term, but we will also gain further recognition and favor from Heaven and Earth."
"So whether it's good or bad depends on how the person involved thinks."
At this point, Ao Guang and the other three finally understood, and the five of them quickly headed towards the main hall.
Meanwhile, inside the main hall, everyone stood on the altar, exchanging greetings and awaiting Donghua's arrival.
"Your Emperor Qinghua, what important matter has Your Majesty summoned me for?"
"Yes, Your Emperor Lord, His Majesty summoned us immediately after emerging from seclusion. Has something important happened?"
"..."
The Great Commander of Fate sat upright on the altar, looked at the crowd, and slowly said, "His Majesty has summoned you, so there must be important matters to discuss. Why are you all in such a hurry?"
After hearing this, no one asked any further questions. He had been so anxious that he had asked Emperor Qinghua about His Majesty—wasn't that pointless?
Just then, the five members of the Candle Dragon entered the main hall.
The Great Commander of Fate asked calmly, "What is it?"
"His Majesty has invited us to participate in the council."
Within this grand hall, regardless of cultivation level, only status matters. Although Candle Dragon is already at the Mid Quasi-Saint, he must still show respect to the Great Commander of Fate.
Of course, this situation doesn't usually occur, as cultivation level and status are correlated.
After the five people took their seats, Donghua and West Queen Mother appeared in the main hall and sat on the Emperor's Seat above.
After everyone paid their respects, Donghua said, "The Dragon Clan has now submitted to the Purple Mansion. Candle Dragon's official rank will not be arranged for the time being, but he can enjoy the treatment of Emperor Lord. He will be granted a title after he has rendered meritorious service to the Purple Mansion. Is that acceptable?"
Candle Dragon stepped forward and said, "Your subject obeys the decree!"
After listening, Donghua nodded approvingly and asked everyone, "When I first set out from the Purple Mansion and traveled through the Primordial Wilderness, what did you all do Primordial Wilderness?"
When he was Destiny and Fortune Imperial Dao, he thought about the Destiny from all the creatures in the Primordial World and could only think of the people in the Purple Mansion.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Taiyuan excitedly replied:
"Your Majesty, ever since you first proposed to establish a moral compass for Heaven and Earth and to contribute to the Primordial Wilderness, we have traveled throughout the Primordial Wilderness, Sacrifice to Heaven and Earth, assisted all races, expounded the Great Dao, and widely spread Your Majesty's benevolence and righteousness."
"All living beings deeply appreciate Your Majesty's benevolence and righteousness, and pay homage to the Emperor Lord and the Wood Duke, wishing to join the Purple Mansion."
"This is the might of His Majesty..."
Taiyuan was still there, but Donghua didn't want to listen anymore. He said, "How can there be so much fortune from all living things? Why are so many people willing to join the Purple Mansion?"
He used to think it was because of the Head of Male Immortals, but it turns out it was you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, who were causing the trouble.
Moreover, last time at the Purple Sky Palace, Di Jun gave him a hostile look, which he thought was because he had injured Taiyi. It turns out that you guys have been trying to undermine him all along.
How could this not be met with hostility?
After Taiyuan finished speaking, Donghua felt a sense of powerlessness. He then looked at the Barefoot Immortal and asked, "Crimson Fate Emperor, what about you?"
"Your Majesty, I am the same. However, I do not possess the abilities of Taiyuan. I merely Preaching the Dao and spread Your Majesty's great aspirations."
Unwilling to give up, Donghua asked again, "Longevity Emperor Sovereign, what about you?"
"Your Majesty, I feel the same way."
So, this was something you all did together?
Okay, case solved, the truth revealed.
Donghua didn't want to ask anymore; asking would be superfluous and pointless.
At that moment, he didn't know whether to be happy or worried, whether to celebrate having such a capable subordinate or to be troubled by having such a subordinate.
After everyone finished speaking, seeing that Donghua hadn't reacted for a long time, they were all puzzled as to what had happened.
"Does His Majesty feel that we haven't done enough?"
"Yes, yes, that must be it, otherwise why doesn't His Majesty speak?"
"We have a long way to go and a heavy responsibility to fulfill!"
Taiyuan began to think repeatedly in his mind, always feeling that he hadn't done enough.
Donghua sighed, his heart filled with complex emotions. But then he came to a realization: since the deed was already done, there was no point in pursuing it further. Moreover, Taiyuan and the others were all devoted to the Purple Mansion, so how could he criticize or punish them?
If punishment is imposed, the people of the Purple Mansion will lose heart.
In the end, all I could say was helpless:
"You have done a very good job. I am very satisfied. Everyone who participated in this matter will be rewarded with one Flat Peach and ten golden pills."
"The matter of the rewards will be handled by Emperor Taiyuan. No one should be left out, or I will hold you responsible!"
Taiyuan excitedly stepped forward to accept the order, "Your subject obeys!"
That was the end of it, and Donghua didn't want to bring it up again. It was all bitter tears to recall. He truly both loved and hated these subordinates.
But luck is truly amazing!
"I have summoned you all today for a matter concerning the Purple Mansion Destiny and Fortune!"
After Donghua finished speaking, he took out the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin and some coins he had made himself.
That's right, what Donghua wants to do is unify the financial fortune!
Ever since he obtained the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin, he had been pondering this matter. If he were to discuss what kind of fortune would be the most prosperous in the future, it would undoubtedly be wealth.
However, the time was not right to implement currency before, because the Primordial Wilderness at that time was mostly innate races with great strength, so the matter of currency could not be promoted, and this matter has been delayed until now.
However, with the rise of the lich and the development of all races, more people are born with low strength.
This is the time for currency to play a role in the world. If we can unify the currency of the Primordial Wilderness, we will unify the wealth of the Primordial Wilderness, and a continuous stream of fortune will be generated.
This is exactly what a powerful force needs; it needs this kind of continuous supply.
Because one-time acts of merit and good fortune are merely a drop in the ocean for a powerful force.
Seeing the crowd's confusion, Donghua explained, "This spiritual treasure is called the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin. It was born from the Transaction Great Dao and can bring down all the treasures in the world."
"This is also the first currency in the world—a coin!"
Donghua only explained the uses of the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin, but didn't mention its drawbacks. Some things should always be kept secret, even in front of subordinates.
After everyone calculated it, they discovered that there really was such a Great Dao in the world.
"Your Majesty, most people in Primordial Wilderness prehistoric world nowadays barter. If the value of currency is less than that of goods, how can it be widely circulated and gain the trust of the people?"
Haotian thought for a moment and then asked the question that had been bothering him, but this was also a question that puzzled everyone else.
However, Haotian's question did indeed touch on the key to this matter. The Primordial World was different from later generations. As a form of currency, it naturally needed to have intrinsic value, otherwise it would not have been able to circulate at all.
In the Primordial World, currency requires only two things: credit and value.
As a major power in the Primordial Wilderness, the Purple Mansion naturally possesses credibility, which is beyond doubt.
All that's left is the value of the currency itself!
Donghua took out five different types of coins and casually waved them into the hands of the crowd.
"For currency to circulate, its intrinsic value must be substantial. However, in addition to these factors, it must also generate profits for our Purple Mansion, so a price difference is inevitable."
At this point, Donghua smiled, revealing a rather shrewd, unscrupulous businessman's expression.
"There are five types of coins in your possession, which I have also divided into three classes."
"The first tier comes in two forms: Merit Coins and Fortune Coins. These are crafted from merit and fortune and can circulate between Grand Unity and Quasi-Saint!"
Merit and good fortune are always universally applicable; they can be used by everyone from the Hunyuan Saint to the Dao Fruit Person.
"The second tier has two types: copper coins and gold coins. The copper Shouyang Copper, and the gold is the Geng metal of the Western Region. They can circulate among True Immortal, Golden Immortal, and Grand Unity."
The Shouyang Copper is a type of copper that is abundant in Shouyang Mountain, and it can be said to be inexhaustible. This copper was also the main material for forging the Xuanyuan Sword in later generations.
Of course, the Xuanyuan Sword is powerful not only because of the Shouyang Copper, but also because of the human virtue and the person who forged it.
The Western Region Geng Metal is a material abundant in the West Kunlun Mountains, widely circulated in the Primordial Wilderness, and frequently used for refining artifacts.
Of course, when Donghua refined gold and copper coins, he only used a little bit of Shouyang Copper and Western Region Geng metal, mixed with a trace of merit energy; the rest were other ordinary materials.
"The third type is called Spirit Coins, which I have collected, compressed, and refined from Innate Spiritual Qi. They can be used by anyone below the True Immortal Realm."
Spirit coins will become the most widely circulated currency. This currency is not only useful to those below the True Immortal Realm, but also to those above the True Immortal, albeit to a negligible extent, only shortening the time required to refine spiritual energy.
When Donghua refined these five currencies, they were all made in the shape of the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin. Of course, it was only the physical form of the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin; it certainly didn't have wings.
The obverse of all the coins features the Bagua (Eight Trigrams), while the reverse depicts the Jingyang Bell and the Pure Yang Sword.
The Eight Trigrams were created by Donghua, who is the master of the Eight Trigrams. The Jingyang Bell and the Pure Yang Sword are his companion spiritual treasures. All three of these things can represent Donghua himself.
After everyone in the Purple Mansion had seen the five types of currency, they all showed excitement. At this moment, they no longer had any doubts, because they understood that the Purple Mansion had already fallen into an invincible position.
Even if someone tries to imitate the currency after it has spread widely Primordial Wilderness, it will all be in vain, because they cannot gain any fortune; at most, they can only profit from the price difference in the currency.
Because Purple Mansion was the first power to propose currency, and Donghua possesses the treasure of wealth transactions, the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin, which is also the key to acquiring fortune.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Donghua slowly said:
"After the coins have circulated Primordial Wilderness, every transaction will inevitably result in a portion of fortune falling into the Purple Mansion through the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin."
The crowd was overjoyed, as if they could already see an endless stream of good fortune.
"Your Majesty, we offer our congratulations! We offer our congratulations to the Purple Mansion!"
"We should congratulate you too!"
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