Chapter 1072: Chapter 70: Meeting Emperor Jing, Promotion and Ennoblement!
Tianyang True Monarch even thought of it after his death, which shows its status.
"I’m better than the old man, hahaha," Li Boqian laughed proudly.
When the old man was the Grand Minister of Agriculture, there were many divine artifacts, but he never encountered war. Even the Shanhe Map and the Twenty-four Solar Terms Order were never properly used.
If there’s no war, many divine artifacts cannot fully exert their power!
Besides, Tianyang True Monarch never held the Kunyuan Divine Hoe when he was alive!
"The first Grand Minister of Agriculture in the history of Great Zhou to wield the Shennong Hoe!" Li Boqian laughed proudly.
"In the future, when I go down, I can boast in front of the seniors."
Especially when meeting the Minister of Agriculture God from the Earth Advantage Sect.
What? You haven’t used the Shennong Hoe, senior?
Sigh, I’ve tried it, that thing is actually just average.
"Hehe, hehe..." Thinking of this boasting scene, Li Boqian couldn’t help but yearn for it and wished he could go down sooner.
Zhao Xing, who had just changed his clothes beside him, watching Li Boqian’s immersive silly joy, didn’t know what to say.
This was not even the leader of the Earth Advantage Sect. If the Shennong Hoe was brought to Kunyuan Academy, who knows what kind of sensation it would cause.
However, Zhao Xing couldn’t worry about these things for now; there were many public affairs to handle since he was back.
For example, the situation within the Royal Court, the ownership of treasures, the audience with Emperor Jing, and so on.
At this time, Zhao Xing sealed his Memory Palace again.
He had done this before entering Tianyong State. Although he was already in the Second Grade Destiny Realm, making it impossible for others to probe his thoughts, once in Fengjing, he still needed to be low-key.
"Zhao Xing, these treasures were all brought back by you," Li Boqian finally talked about business. "Do you have any plans?"
Zhao Xing had already made a decision and immediately expressed his stance: "The Dragon Emperor’s Law Code has been bound to my soul, the Kunyuan Divine Hoe will stay temporarily for me to comprehend its mysteries, understand its methods, observe its principles, and prepare for the annotation.
"As for the other treasures, Xing is willing to surrender them all to the National Treasury, appointed by the Grand Minister of Agriculture."
He first showed his attitude, but the Dragon Emperor’s Law Code and the Kunyuan Divine Hoe weren’t up for discussion.
As for the other treasures, surrendering them all was also about attitude.
The court surely wouldn’t take them all but would leave him with a portion, and the portion taken would be exchanged for merit.
Additionally, Zhao Xing mentioned surrendering to the National Treasury, not the Royal Treasury, which are two different things.
The National Treasury is still managed by the Grand Minister of Agriculture. After Li Boqian dies, it’s managed by Lao Liu, which means it still ends up in his own pocket.
Therefore, Zhao Xing’s attitude was very thorough.
As for dragon eggs and spiritual liquid, they need not be mentioned; they’re not things that can be handed over, just like the Dragon Emperor’s Law Code and Kunyuan Divine Hoe.
Li Boqian nodded slightly: "Your willingness to surrender them all shows your sincerity, but the court wouldn’t take them all into the National Treasury; what would it look like then?"
"I will discuss with other department heads to leave you a portion, and then report to His Majesty."
"For the part you contributed, His Majesty will grant rewards."
"Regarding the Dragon Emperor’s Law Code and Kunyuan Divine Hoe, both should be presented to His Majesty. They should appear on the list, and then His Majesty will issue a decree to grant them to you. Do you understand my meaning?"
Zhao Xing respectfully responded: "I understand, sir."
He brought back divine artifacts as part of executing court duties, cultivated by the court, with His Majesty’s wisdom!
There is indeed great merit, but one must remain humble and low-key.
This way, face and reality are both achieved, everyone is happy.
He talked with Zhao Xing for a while, setting the tone and procedures.
Li Boqian nodded with satisfaction.
He was most afraid that Zhao Xing might be overwhelmed by his achievements and become arrogant.
Sixteen years have passed in the Da Zhi era, how many arrogant civil and military officers have disappeared? Li Boqian has deep experience in this!
Even Wang Tianzhi was persuaded by him to resign for cultivation.
However, his worries were completely unnecessary; Zhao Xing already understood Emperor Jing thoroughly.
Arrogance was impossible; just hoping Emperor Jing wouldn’t cause trouble was enough.
After Li Boqian’s reminders, he began to carefully inventory.
Suddenly, he looked at eighteen treasures among them.
"Hmm? Why are there so many Human Clan treasures? Three Witch Immortal Cauldrons from the Southern Barbarians, five pieces of Golden Feather Divine Armor, four Spirit Witch Wands, and these three bone artifacts—clearly crafted by the White Bone Sect... How come both the Heavenly Cloud Sword and Jade Hook Jade Sword from the Great Snake Country are here?"
Li Boqian was unaware of Zhao Xing’s deception of Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate; he hadn’t received timely information.
Zhao Xing smiled: "This is a long story; back then, when I entered Misa Palace..."
After listening to his story, Li Boqian was dumbfounded.
"Truly astonishing, such a vast Royal Court, top sect, and you managed to play them like a fiddle."
"Hahaha, the White Bone Sect certainly doesn’t have so many good things, most likely they’re borrowed."
"They probably face bankruptcy now."
Bankruptcy is inevitable.
In the coming centuries, Purple Bone Heavenly Venerate will have to work crazily to pay off the sect’s debt.
After discussing official matters, Zhao Xing no longer referred to his position.
"Teacher, I’ve heard that the academy dean of Shangluo Academy, Xu Xing, is about to pass away. I wish to go and bid farewell."
Li Boqian nodded: "He indeed doesn’t have much time left; from what I know, in the first month of next year, Xu Xing will pass away."
"You returned through the Shang Tang Order, it cannot be exposed, so you must wait until the 20th year of Da Zhi, when the Dragon Court closes, to appear openly."
"Once business in Fengjing is settled, you can proceed to bid farewell."
"Yes." Zhao Xing understood that now was not the time to disclose too many things.
Even bringing the Kunyuan Divine Hoe to Kunyuan Academy can’t be done casually. It requires a declaration to the world and a grand ceremony, but these are matters for the 20th year of Da Zhi.