Wrapping Up Affairs in the Secret Realm
"The Immortal Court is far away, but the Supreme God is right before my eyes!"
The new emperor muttered to himself.
The imperial court that controls Chang'an City only has the power to control the people and can make many people superior to others.
For some, they have reached the pinnacle of power.
Whether they held high positions, were granted titles of nobility, or were appointed generals, or knew their own abilities were limited, or lacked sufficient backing, they could hardly advance further in their lifetime, thus their official positions were almost fixed.
In either case, these people's pursuit has come to an end.
Without the pursuit of power within the imperial court, it's normal for these people to have other thoughts on their minds.
The higher their position, the more the emperor relied on them, but they were also more likely to harbor disloyal thoughts.
Ultimately, the reason is simply that the royal family lacks the means to preserve their lives and achieve immortality, and also lacks a secret place to bless the people.
Compared to power, the benefits of Spiritual Qi in secret realms in boosting cultivation and health without any repercussions are clearly endless.
The new emperor was willing to speak from the heart in the temple, and he truly longed to have the confidence to do so, even placing this longing in the realm of the ethereal when it was beyond human control.
Perhaps it was his destiny to be blessed, for he not only unveiled the mystery of this secret place, but also brought its slow decay to a halt due to the excessive operation of the formation.
The howling wind was rapidly subsiding, and the muffled, thunderous sounds in the secret place were gradually fading away.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this secret realm is basically stable.
"Wei Qing, Shanglin Garden has recruited three array masters: Tang Du, Deng Ping, and Luo Xia Hong. You must summon them all to seal this secret place, even if it means using piles of bluestone to seal its Spiritual Qi!"
"Dongfang Shuo, you come with me to deal with these waterlogged medicinal herbs!"
As the storm subsided, the new emperor quickly began making arrangements.
Whether it's the former or the latter, this is quite important.
"What about my identity?" Jin Wanliang cried out. "What are we going to do about my belly? It's already coming out of that dangerous place. Even if you don't consider me, you have to consider this little one, right?"
"Wei Qing will arrange it for you, that pregnant woman..."
"My Grain Avoidance Pill contains Polygonatum, which is excellent at replenishing vital energy. Your current abdominal bloating is caused by an excess of vital energy. Using martial Technique Method can consume vital energy, and the bloating will subside after using them for a while!"
The new emperor hesitated for a moment after agreeing, but Zhang Xuezhou responded quickly.
Zhang Xuezhou does have some minor issues with his alchemy and pharmaceutical production. Most of his pills are made according to his own standards of taste, flavor, and satisfaction, so what works for him may not work for others.
This has repeatedly resulted in various side effects from his elixirs.
Even if the effect is beneficial, too much of a good thing can become a side effect.
Not only did Jin Wanliang have a big belly, but Huo Qubing also had a bulging little belly.
After Zhang Xuezhou explained for a while, the new emperor was finally relieved.
He touched Huo Qubing's head, and the sensation of his fingers touching the vital energy surged into his heart. Only then did the new emperor realize the abnormality in Huo Qubing's physical cultivation.
"Sick child, have you reached the next level of Realm Entry?"
The new emperor originally intended to take Huo Qubing aboard the Imperial Shuttle and leave quickly, but the sensation he felt upon touching it surprised him.
Zhang Xuezhou felt he had encountered a rare and extraordinary cultivator, while the new emperor felt he had witnessed a rare and bizarre genius.
"Realm Entry?"
Wei Qing, who was about to run back to Shanglin Garden, was also taken aback. Then he reached out, picked up Huo Qubing, patted his body, and then made a sound of amazement.
The new emperor and Wei Qing were somewhat slow to realize this, partly because the secret realm was dangerous enough that they didn't have time to pay attention to a young boy as Qi and Blood as Huo Qubing, and partly because they hadn't even considered it that way.
It wasn't until the new emperor put aside many things and touched it that he could discern the subtle differences.
"Although the sick child's belly is a bit big, his body is still very strong," Wei Qing exclaimed. "You suffered some losses and hardships following Lord Dongfang, but the gains were completely worth it. I've never seen anyone Realm Entry at the age of five. Even the cultivation geniuses who came to recommend themselves to me recently were only twelve years old when they Realm Entry!"
"It's totally worth it!"
Huo Qubing, whose name was mentioned, responded with an awkward laugh.
Everyone else's affairs have come to an end, but Huo Qubing's problem remains unresolved.
Everything in his field of vision was like a painting, and everyone looked like a two-dimensional paper figure.
What secret place, what Spiritual Qi, what great medicine, what essence causing the large belly—Huo Qubing didn't care about any of that. What truly drove him crazy was his own eyes.
If Huo Qubing continued to view the world this way, he felt he would fall ill sooner or later.
But the thought that his mother's bizarre illness, which had cost him a fortune to treat, was still not cured, forced him to keep his mouth shut. He didn't want to spend a lot of money on various medicines and risk losing the favor of the Marquis of Pingyang because of his strange illness.
"Excellent, excellent!" the new emperor praised. "The sick child has mastered cultivation and can cultivate with us in the future. If our Great Han Kingdom were to produce a top-tier cultivator in the future, it would undoubtedly be the sick child!"
The new emperor praised it repeatedly.
Wei Qing's entry into the Sole Self Realm and Huo Qubing's Realm Entry enlightenment were truly a double blessing.
This mitigated the disappointment of the slightly imperfect harvest of the Shanglin Garden secret realm.
"You should come to this secret place to cultivate more often in the future. You must not be too playful, lest you waste your talent," the new emperor instructed.
"Good!"
Huo Qubing responded, and then the new emperor pulled him onto his shoulder.
He lightly jumped into the Imperial Shuttle. The new emperor instructed Zhang Xuezhou not to drive the Imperial Shuttle too fast, lest the two people in the back seat become unstable. The flying Law Treasure then swayed and rose into the sky.
"Jin Wanliang, let's go!"
Wei Qing pointed at Jin Wanliang, indicating that the human and the demon should set off.
"Commander Wei..."
"You don't need to worry about me killing you. We won't go back on our promise. But when you get to Shanglin Garden, you must not only maintain a respectable appearance and dress appropriately, but you also must not speak carelessly, and you are absolutely forbidden from mentioning this secret place!"
"I mean, I need friends too! What friends can a demon like me have to talk to? And even if I did, nobody would believe me!"
"Ugh!"
Jin Wanliang rambled on about his hardships, which made Wei Qing nod in agreement.
This toad demon is indeed fine.
Shanglin Garden has no shortage of a demon like Jin Wanliang. Whether the other party is locked up or kept in a side hall, it's just a change of location, and things won't be too troublesome.
However, Wei Qing was cautious in his actions. On his way back to Shanglin Garden, he also began to teach Jin Wanliang the rules, lest this demon cause trouble.
"I dream of being taken care of. If you can provide me with good food and drink, I will never betray you in my life, and I will never cause you any trouble..."
Jin Wanliang patted his stomach and assured him that if he hadn't been jumping and running alongside them the whole way, he would have almost knelt down and worshipped his godfather.
Wei Qing ultimately felt there was nothing wrong with it; the rules had been explained. If Jin Wanliang committed any further offenses, he should be punished accordingly, imprisoned if necessary, and beheading was normal if the matter escalated.
After all, there was no difference between them serving in the imperial court. No one could be guaranteed a permanent position for life just because of a short-term achievement. They had to be cautious throughout their lives to ensure their safety.