The Bronze Ancient Hall Reappears, an Olive Branch from Xuanwu Kingdom

Chen Changsheng was treating the patients.

At that moment, several powerful auras suddenly came from afar.

Faced with this situation, the many low-level cultivators of Xuanwu Kingdom skillfully stepped aside, clearing a path.

"Zuo Xinghe pays his respects to you, sir."

A lavishly dressed young man respectfully bowed to Chen Changsheng.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng said helplessly,

"I truly regret saving you back then. Every year, you come to invite me once. It has been a full ten years—aren't you tired of this?"

Hearing that, the lavishly dressed young man smiled.

"If I can invite you, sir, what does another ten years matter, let alone ten?"

"If not for your rescue ten years ago, Xinghe would have perished long ago."

"What Xinghe cannot understand, however, is why someone as capable as you, sir, would be willing to live in seclusion in such a small place."

"As long as you are willing, sir, Xuanwu Kingdom can honor you as its National Teacher!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng smacked his lips.

"I refuse to go to Xuanwu Kingdom's Imperial Capital not because I think too highly of my talents, nor because your offer is insufficient."

"It is simply because the Imperial Capital cannot compare to Bitter Sea Town!"

"Bitter Sea Town lies at the edge of the Demon Beast Mountain Range. Every day, vast quantities of fresh Medicinal Herbs and precious timber pass through here."

"I run a Coffin Shop and a Medical clinic. These things are very important to me."

Faced with Chen Changsheng's excuse, Zuo Xinghe merely smiled and did not argue.

Chen Changsheng had used that reason for ten years, and he had heard it for ten years as well.

"You are right, sir. But Xuanwu Kingdom is truly desperate for worthy talent. This time, Xinghe has brought some items that I believe can make up for your losses."

As he spoke, Zuo Xinghe lifted the red cloth covering a tray beside him. Inside lay two Medicinal Herbs and a Jade Slip.

"This Seven Stars Grass is a treasure of Xuanwu Kingdom's royal family, preserved by Xuanwu Kingdom for three hundred years."

"As for this Thousand-Year Flesh Lingzhi, Xuanwu Kingdom expended tremendous effort to obtain it."

"And this cultivation technique is the renowned Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique. If it were not limited to only the first three layers, it would surely rank among Heaven Rank cultivation techniques."

"So long as you are willing to go to the Imperial Capital, sir, all these things will be yours."

Looking at the gifts Zuo Xinghe had presented, Chen Changsheng was actually somewhat tempted.

Xuanwu Kingdom placed great emphasis on cultivating the physical body, and the strength of its bodies far surpassed those of the Great Qian Dynasty.

At the same time, the cultivation technique rankings in Xuanwu Kingdom differed considerably from those in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Cultivation techniques here were divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. Heaven Rank was the highest, while Yellow Rank was the lowest.

Thus far, the only Heaven Rank cultivation technique openly known in all of Xuanwu Kingdom was the Heavenly Body Tempering Art, passed down solely through Xuanwu Kingdom's lineage.

For Zuo Xinghe to bring out this technique, reputed to be the foremost cultivation technique beneath the Heavenly Body Tempering Art, could truly be called a lavish expenditure.

With that in mind, Chen Changsheng rose and walked over to Zuo Xinghe, examining the items on the tray.

"Flesh Lingzhi and Seven Stars Grass—these are the main ingredients of the legendary Glass Pill."

"It is said that once the Glass Pill is consumed, one can attain the Vajra Glass Body, a physical body powerful enough to move mountains and overturn seas."

"Measured by the realms of my hometown, even Spirit Transformation cultivators would be unable to break it."

At Chen Changsheng's words, a glimmer of light flashed through Zuo Xinghe's eyes.

Yet Chen Changsheng's next action left Zuo Xinghe deeply disappointed.

Chen Changsheng covered the items on the tray with the red cloth again.

Seeing this, Zuo Xinghe asked in confusion, "Sir, could it be that even this gift cannot catch your eye?"

"Please, tell me whatever you want. So long as Xinghe can obtain it, I will agree to any condition."

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng sighed softly.

"Young Master Xinghe, it is not that I fail to appreciate your goodwill. It is simply that I truly do not wish to become entangled in the disputes of the royal family."

"The higher the price you offer, the greater the trouble you want me to resolve."

"I do not believe my abilities are sufficient yet. Young Master, you should seek someone else more capable."

With that, Chen Changsheng waved his hand and turned to return to his Coffin Shop.

Then Zuo Xinghe suddenly said, "Sir, do you not wish to know the news of the Bronze Ancient Hall either?"

The moment those words were spoken, Chen Changsheng stopped in his tracks.

"You truly found it?"

"That is correct. Ten years ago, you mentioned it casually, sir. Although you did not take it to heart, Xinghe remembered it well."

"After ten years of investigation, Xinghe finally discovered a few clues."

"Furthermore, the clues to the Bronze Ancient Hall are connected to matters in the Imperial Capital. If you wish to learn about the Bronze Ancient Hall, sir, I fear you will have to make a trip to the Imperial Capital."

Chen Changsheng was momentarily troubled by Zuo Xinghe's words.

Ever since learning that Nian Sheng had vanished inside a Bronze Ancient Hall, Chen Changsheng had been searching for the whereabouts of the other Bronze Ancient Halls.

Yet after investigating for more than ten years, Chen Changsheng had still never heard anything about the Bronze Ancient Halls in Xuanwu Kingdom.

So much time had passed that Chen Changsheng had long stopped dwelling on the matter.

No one knew where the Eighteen Bronze Ancient Halls had been scattered, and this world was terrifyingly vast.

Who knew which country, which remote corner, those Eighteen Bronze Ancient Halls might be hidden in?

Now that he had once again learned news of a Bronze Ancient Hall, Chen Changsheng would be lying if he said he was not tempted.

With that in mind, Chen Changsheng said, "This piece of news has truly put me in a difficult position."

"Very well. I will accompany you on this trip."

"But let us be clear beforehand: regarding the Imperial Capital's affairs, I can only do my utmost. I cannot guarantee success."

"I will return to pack my things first, then I will leave with you."

Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe said excitedly, "Then Xinghe shall wait outside for you, sir."

Entering his Coffin Shop, Chen Changsheng stored all his belongings in the System Space.

Looking at the luxurious coffin in the corner of the room, Chen Changsheng muttered to himself,

"It took five years to retrieve corpses from Night Moon Kingdom, and I spent another forty-three years selling coffins here in Xuanwu Kingdom."

"By a rough count, it has been nearly forty-nine years since I left Supreme Clarity Temple."

"Back then, Third Senior Brother damaged his foundation. At most, he only had fifty years of Lifespan left."

"Now that trouble is stirring once more, Heaven, are you reminding me that it is time to retrieve Third Senior Brother's corpse?"

As he spoke, Chen Changsheng stroked the coffin carved all over with Array Patterns.

Chen Changsheng had spent a full forty years preparing this coffin.

Its future occupant was none other than Master Yuhua, the one who had driven Chen Changsheng to Xuanwu Kingdom.

"My ancestral master!"

"Retrieving one corpse is retrieving a corpse, and retrieving two is still retrieving corpses."

"Third Senior Brother is about to die. There is no need for you to keep living either, is there?"

"Your disciple's disciple spent forty years preparing a fine coffin for you. You should be able to rest in peace now, old man."

After saying that, Chen Changsheng's lips curved upward. He stored the coffin in the System Space, then turned and left the Coffin Shop where he had stayed for forty-three years.