What a Surprise-the General Is Actually a Government Slave?

Ying Ju's face was filled with terror. His once heroic and extraordinary face was now bloodless, his lips were dry, and cold sweat was pouring down his forehead.

The Nine-Revolutions Blood Qi within his body were suppressed by the spiritual Qi of the Heaven-Seizing Seal, and he could not activate it even slightly. He was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, with no trace of the arrogant arrogance he had just displayed.

"You..." Ying Ju trembled.

He looked at the person in front of him, somewhat at a loss.

Before Ying Ju could finish speaking, Spirit-Wielding General spoke up.

His voice carried a deep, imposing authority. "You want to kill me, send my corpse to the capital to gain merit... I've come to ask you..."

He leaned forward slightly, his young eyes staring directly at Ying Ju, his gaze like two bottomless, icy pools. "Is someone in the Capital Imperial Palace after the corpse of a person from beyond the borders?"

Ying Ju was originally extremely arrogant, and he had few rivals along his cultivation journey.

As the heir apparent of the Eastern King, he grew up in the army from a young age, repeatedly achieving military merits. He possessed exceptional talent and had even cultivated to the Nine Revolutions cultivation.

Even placed in this vast world, they are among the most outstanding young talents.

But at this moment, he was held in the hand of that cloud of energy, and no matter how he circulated his Qi and Blood, or how much his profound Qi and Blood surged forth, he could not escape the control of this giant hand.

And now, facing the Spirit-Wielding General directly, he finally saw the Spirit-Wielding General's face...

Unbelievably young...

His youth instilled in him a sense of despair.

He had seen countless young talents, but he had never heard of anyone at such a young age possessing such terrifying strength.

"This person is so young..." A storm of emotions surged within him.

When death comes, all past arrogance crumbles.

Chen Lingxi asked, and the voice was like a divine decree, every word carrying an unquestionable majesty, directly into his ears, making his head buzz.

He replied in a low voice, all traces of his previous arrogance gone. "Capital began hunting down people from beyond the borders a long time ago. Whether they are alive or dead, as long as they are handed over to the Imperial Palace, they will be rewarded..."

Many people thus received generous rewards from the saint... The high-ranking officials of the Great Li Dynasty called it... "offering treasures."

Offering treasures...

Chen Lingxi squinted her eyes.

He suddenly remembered something.

Xi Yu's father was demoted to the position of prefect of Lunan in his early years because of his meritorious service in presenting treasures.

Looking back now, that "treasure" probably referred to someone from outside the region.

His mind raced.

He suddenly remembered the coffins that had sunk to the bottom of the Summer River, the cultivators sealed inside them, and the massive array formations.

The corpse of a cultivator may become part of some kind of formation or a resource for cultivation.

Who exactly is in the palace?

Chen Lingxi's thoughts were in turmoil.

The once arrogant prince now had a deep fear in his eyes.

Seeing that Chen Lingxi remained silent, he wanted to speak.

He probably wanted to mention that his father was the Eastern King of the Mystic Entry Realm...

But at that moment, the young man in front of Ying Ju suddenly shook his head.

Ying Ju is a sure way to turn pale!

Rumble!

In an instant, the giant cloud-like hand moved suddenly.

At this moment, Chen Lingxi pushed the Heaven-Seizing Seal technique to its limit, the giant handprint carrying terrifying, world-destroying power...

Squeeze!

An incredibly terrifying power erupted, and spiritual energy overflowed!

Before the Eastern King could utter a sound, he was suddenly crushed by the giant hand, turning into a cloud of blood mist.

The blood mist gushed out from between the fingers of the Heaven-Seizing Seal, spreading in the night wind and disappearing without a trace in an instant.

Chen Lingxi was extremely close to this prince. The blood mist exploded outwards, but it was blocked by a Spiritual Qi barrier on his body, and it didn't even soil his clothes.

He stood outside the scene of devastation, his robes fluttering in the wind, his aura calm and still, as if he had just crushed a mere ant.

Lin Longyue is still on that mountain.

She knelt on the cold rock, taking a deep breath, but her body trembled uncontrollably.

This young lady from the Marquis's family came from a prestigious family, but the Baosu Marquis Residence had fallen into decline. Although her father inherited the title, he had no real power in the court and could not be considered to have any status.

Therefore, even as a young lady from a noble family, she could only serve and flatter the noble Eastern King Yunhe Commandery Princess with utmost care.

Whether it's his background, official position, or cultivation level, the Eastern King is a top figure in the Great Li Dynasty.

The Eastern King, the future Eastern King, is a powerful expert at the Nine Revolutions Rank. He holds real power in the army and is a prominent figure in the imperial court.

Every time such a person returns to the capital, countless people fawn over and flatter him.

Three years ago, she had also prepared a large sum of money to try and meet this prince, but she failed to find a way and returned disappointed.

Later, she became friends with Yunhe Commandery Princess, who promised to introduce her to the Crown Prince when he returned.

Until today, His Highness the Crown Prince was an incredibly high and mighty figure!

But today... he was crushed.

The Spirit-Wielding General, like an immortal, conjured a magical hand and easily crushed it!

It's as easy as crushing an insignificant ant.

The high and mighty Eastern King of the Eastern Kingdom, the invincible Nine Revolutions expert, was reduced to a cloud of blood mist, without even having time to utter a scream.

Lin Longyue didn't know how to express her shock.

She knelt there, her whole body still trembling slightly.

The trembling was not just due to fear, but a more complex and indescribable emotion.

She looked up at the figure standing in the sky, at those calm, still eyes, and her heart surged with emotion...

"General..." she murmured softly, her eyes gleaming.

Those eyes reflected the lingering glimmers of light in the night sky, and that tall, pine-like figure.

Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

Just then, the Spirit-Wielding General who had been facing away from her finally turned around.

But as he turned around, revealing his face, the remaining sunlight filtered through the clouds and fell directly on his face...

That face was young and handsome, with a calmness between his brows that belied his age.

But...

Lin Longyue was struck dumb in an instant!

She stared blankly at the person in front of her, her pupils suddenly contracted, her lips parted, and her already pale face was now drained of all color.

"Chen... Chen Lingxi! You're actually that official..."

Before she could finish speaking, she saw a figure standing on the clouds in the sky, like Celestial Person being, slightly frowning.

Lin Longyue's heart tightened!

She suddenly realized what she had just blurted out, quickly stopped herself, but still felt as if she were in a dream.

Spirit-Wielding General was actually that skilled flower-arranging servant in their household!

That medicine slave struggling in the Inverted Room, that servant she could order around and scold at will, that lowly person she had never even glanced at?

Before she could even be surprised, she realized she had misspoke.

Her heart pounded like a drum, her chest heaving, and the blood in her body seemed to turn cold at that moment.

She instinctively tried to get up from the ground, wanting to bow down and beg for forgiveness, wanting to kowtow to the general she had offended many times.

But the Celestial Person being standing on the clouds had an indifferent expression...

He stood atop that pale blue cloud, his robes fluttering in the wind, his aura deep and profound, like a true immortal descending to earth, high above, looking down upon all living beings.

The general didn't speak, but a voice rang in Lin Longyue's mind.

The sound didn't enter through her eardrums, but exploded directly deep within her mind.

"Lin Longyue, from the day you were chosen by that Crown Ying Chi, you have no way to survive in this Great Li world."

I made a deal with you, extending your life, which is why you have been able to live until now.

"Now that disaster has struck, if you remain in Yuan River Prefecture, you will surely die."

Chen Lingxi finished speaking.

Lin Longyue woke up and dared not be disrespectful again.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and then bowed respectfully!

She touched her forehead to the ground, her posture respectful. "General! Longyue is willing to serve you..."

Unexpectedly, before she could finish speaking, Chen Lingxi slowly shook her head.

"Our relationship was originally a transaction. I took your Mysterious Qi and broke the filthy array on your body, allowing you to live."

Our connection ends here.

Lin Longyue raised her head, her body trembling, and tears seemed to well up in her eyes.

The tears welled up in those spirited eyes but ultimately did not fall.

She bit her lip, her voice growing even softer. "General..."

Chen Lingxi stood with his hands behind his back, atop the clouds, looking down at her.

Those calm, still eyes revealed no emotion, as if they were looking at a complete stranger.

His voice rang out again in Lin Longyue's Consciousness Sea.

"Go on the run! Head to Azure Splendor Prefecture, or go straight to the Great Zhou."

I will kill Crown Prince Ying Chi, but the court will also investigate this matter.

The nobles of the Great Li Dynasty won't ask any questions. Once the Eastern King comes in person, you will surely die!

As Chen Lingxi finished speaking, she suddenly threw out a jade bracelet and two Spirit Stone.

The jade bracelet was pure white, gleaming with a warm luster under the moonlight; it was Rong Chun's treasure from Hongdong.

The two Spirit Stone were about the size of a fingernail, and contained a wisp of flowing Spiritual Qi that glowed in the night.

"Take this bracelet and go find your elder brother Lin Suri, and ask him for the true secret of breathing exercises. Then you will know the wonderful uses of these two Spirit Stone. After that, leave Yuan River Prefecture as soon as possible."

After Chen Lingxi finished speaking, she stopped looking at her.

The pale blue cloud beneath his feet rose silently, lifting his body up from the ground and instantly reaching a height of tens of feet in the air.

The moonlight fell on him, giving his dark robes a faint silver edge. From a distance, he looked like a star going against the current, flying away.

"General!" Lin Longyue cried out in despair.

She stretched out her blood-stained hand, as if trying to grasp something, but her fingertips only touched a cold night breeze.

The figure had already transformed into a tiny point of light at the edge of the sky, and in an instant disappeared into the layered sea of clouds, never to be seen again.

Tears finally welled up in her eyes.

"General..."

Lin Longyue took a deep breath.

She suddenly remembered the words "official slave" that she had just offended, and felt an overwhelming sense of remorse that made it hard for her to breathe.

"If I hadn't offended you just now... would the general have...?"

Then she recalled how she had repeatedly offended and even humiliated Chen Lingxi in the past.

Those memories kept replaying in her mind, each scene leaving her bewildered.

"Yes... my relationship with the general was a deal. The general spared my life, so what more could I possibly want?"

"I have offended you many times before, and the general is willing to forgive me, instead of suffering the same fate Yunhe Commandery Princess. This is already a great act of mercy."

Lin Longyue felt utterly hopeless.

But she still gritted her teeth and straightened up.

She took a deep breath and removed the jade bracelet that was hanging in the air.

She held the jade bracelet in her palm, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

"The general sent me to find my brother, could it be...?"

She recalled that Lin Suri had been in seclusion cultivating for two or three years, and all the ferocity and wickedness on his body had been shed.

Does he also harbor a secret?

Could he, like the general, be one of those legendary immortals?

Lin Longyue took a deep breath, realizing that she could not delay any longer.

She carefully kept the two Spirit Stone and the jade bracelet close to her body, took one last look in the direction where Chen Lingxi had disappeared, and then went down the mountain.

Night had fallen, and the gates of the Baosu Marquis Residence stood majestically in the darkness.

Lin Longyue entered the mansion and went straight to the South Courtyard.

There was a knock on the door late at night, and it was Wang Chu who opened it.

She carried a lantern, its dim light reflecting on her oval face, making her features even more captivating.

She was slightly taken aback when she saw that it was Lin Longyue standing outside the door.

"Miss?" Wang Chu was extremely surprised.

The young master and young lady of the family have never been close, and they rarely visit each other even during holidays. Why would they come to visit at night?

Moreover, he appeared so haggard.

Wang Chu led Lin Longyue into the East Hall.

Lin Suri seemed to have already sensed Lin Longyue's arrival and was already sitting in the East Hall waiting.

He was still dressed in a black brocade robe, with a jade belt around his waist, sitting upright behind the rosewood desk.

A bronze lamp sat on the desk, its flame a bluish-green color, making his face appear even more mysterious.

"Brother... brother..." Lin Longyue took a deep breath and looked up at Lin Suri.

She saw Lin Suri's deep, calm eyes.

He simply looked at her indifferently, without any sense of closeness or distance, as if he were looking at a stranger.

A chill ran through her, and she dared not look any longer. She simply lowered her head and took out the jade bracelet from her bosom.

"General... the general ordered me to present this jade bracelet."

She held the jade bracelet in both hands, her posture very respectful, and presented it to him.

"General?" Lin Suri frowned.

He raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over Lin Longyue.

"It is... it is General Chen." Even now, Lin Longyue did not dare to call Chen Lingxi by his given name.

She lowered her head, her voice growing even softer.

Lin Suri raised an eyebrow slightly. "Is it Chen Lingxi?"

His tone was calm, but a faint, complex emotion flickered in his eyes.

Lin Longyue dared not offend her and nodded respectfully.

Wang Chu, who was standing to the side, was slightly taken aback.

Chen Lingxi?

Several stewards in the manor were familiar with Chen Lingxi because of her flower arranging skills.

That official slave was skilled in flower arranging; his vases were once sent to Consort Chun's Mirror Palace, and he even received a reward from the Consort.

However, Wang Chu suddenly realized that Chen Lingxi seemed to have disappeared without a trace a long time ago, as if she had evaporated into thin air, and no one had ever mentioned her again.

But why is Miss here today, wearing this jade bracelet, to meet her young master?

And they keep calling him a general?

How could a government slave be associated with the title of "general"?

Lin Suri gave Wang Chu a look.

Wang Chu stepped forward, took the jade bracelet from Lin Longyue's hand, and then turned around to hand it to his young master with both hands.

Lin Suri put away the jade bracelet and examined it closely.

The bracelet was pure white, with countless fine lines slowly flowing inside; it was Rong Chun's treasure from the Hongdong.

He raised his head, his gaze returning to Lin Longyue, and asked calmly, "What do you want?"

Lin Longyue took a deep breath.

"General Chen ordered me to... to... to ask my elder brother to pass on a method of breathing exercises!"

Lin Suri stood up, his eyes flashing.

He remained silent for a few moments, then walked up to Lin Longyue, his right hand forming a sword shape with his fingers pointing outwards, a spiritual light emanating from his fingertips.

He lightly drew a line in the Void with his two fingers, and a thread of spiritual energy as thin as a hair shot out from his fingertips and went straight into Lin Longyue's brow.

Lin Longyue trembled slightly, feeling a flood of complex and intricate information rush into her mind like a torrent.

Lin Suri withdrew his finger, and the thread of spiritual energy silently dissipated.

He looked down at Lin Longyue and slowly asked, "What else did General Chen say?"

Lin Longyue snapped out of her daze and quickly shook her head, "No... The general only told me to seek the Dharma from my brother and then leave Yuan River Prefecture as soon as possible."

Lin Suri nodded slightly and asked no further questions.

"Then... go."

Lin Longyue opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something.

She wanted to ask who her brother was, what Chen Lingxi's background was, and how many secrets were hidden in this world that she didn't know about.

But when she saw Lin Suri's back as he stood with his hands behind his back, and his distant and indifferent attitude, she swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

She lowered her head, bowed deeply to Lin Suri's retreating figure, then turned around, dragging her weary body, and slowly walked out of the East Hall.

Lin Longyue took many things and then left Yuan River Prefecture.

She stood on the banks of the Yuan River, her eyes still filled with a sense of bewilderment.

She had grown up in the Baosu Marquis Residence since childhood. If she left this mansion, where would she go?

P. S.: There will be another chapter later.