471: Chapter 51 Suppression_2 471: Chapter 51 Suppression_2 Xie Xuanyi was momentarily stunned.
He squinted his eyes, calmly observing Chen Jingxuan.
The latter was merely holding a book, silently taking money near the furnace, pretending to be immersed in the music, intentionally ignoring everything else.
What a guy.
Chen Jingxuan, this fellow, has kept something hidden.
He convinced me to be a part of the diplomatic mission, but this news wasn’t told to the young emperor?
Wait.
What does this mean?
Xie Xuanyi instantly understood Chen Jingxuan’s intention.
If the previous encounter at the Red Pavilion was but a trial initiated by the young emperor under Chen Jingxuan’s instigation, then today’s was her formal invitation.
Quite obviously.
These days, the young emperor had been observing him.
And today, the dust had settled.
He triumphed over Miao Zhen at the Great Pudu Temple contest, and after the unveiling of the Heavenly Pride List, he took the top spot…
For the young emperor, the task of escorting the diplomatic mission back to Li Kingdom and searching for Emperor Chu’s descendants made him the unequivocal first choice.
Chen Jingxuan’s hidden agenda was to enable me to “name my price” directly with the young emperor.
“Escorting the Buddha Bone to Da Li and searching for Emperor Chu’s offspring is no easy task.”
Xie Xuanyi paused, then said, “The Holy Empress already bears hostility towards Da Sui Sword Palace; if this matter were to be discovered…”
As expected.
The moment he said this.
The young emperor became somewhat impatient: “I can send ‘Snow Master’ to assist you.
Over in Da Li, there’s also a small but trustworthy Fang Master in position.”
“Your Majesty must be jesting.”
Xie Xuanyi shook his head, “If Miss Snow were to leave the Imperial City, it will surely attract the Holy Empress’s attention…
My joining the mission to Da Li is to divert attention; her following would achieve the opposite effect.”
The young emperor was taken aback.
“Xie Zhen, you might as well be more direct.”
At this moment, Chen Jingxuan, who was warming himself by the furnace, spoke up.
The Little National Master hit the nail on the head: “Your Majesty knows, you are now a meritorious official of Great Chu, having just won the Buddhist sect’s challenge and about to embark on a mission to Li Kingdom; bearing such burdens is extremely arduous.
Whatever rewards you desire, simply state them.”
“Your Majesty, are you serious?”
Seizing the opportunity, Xie Xuanyi asked.
“Of course.”
Chu Yin frowned and said, “Just name it.”
“I need some spiritual materials, medicinal herbs, Primordial Pills…”
Xie Xuanyi faintly smiled as he spoke.
While talking.
Xie Xuanyi took out a bamboo slip and inscribed the names of the spiritual treasures on it with his Divine Thought, tossing it into the Red Pavilion.
“That’s reasonable.”
Chu Yin nodded her head, she took the bamboo slip, without even looking at it, tossed it back out to Snow Master, who had just finished playing a piece: “These matters…
you take care of them for Xie Zhen.”
“…Your Majesty?”
Snow Master took it, somewhat hesitant.
She looked at Xie Zhen with surprise; the spiritual materials the young man requested appeared to be a bit too plentiful, weren’t they?
This definitely wasn’t the portion for one person’s use.
It was enough for an entire peak’s cultivators to practice with.
“This challenge at the Great Pudu Temple, Xie Zhen managed to win, so this reward is justified.”
Chu Yin spoke in a deep voice: “After all, as the ruler of the state, I cannot be too stingy.
You go to the Imperial City Department and request this list…
have Yuan Jimo prepare everything on the list before today ends, make sure nothing is missed.”
“Yes.”
Snow Master nodded her head.
“Anything else?”
Chu Yin asked again, originally it was just a casual polite inquiry.
But she never expected Xie Zhen to answer immediately.
“Yes.”
Xie Xuanyi took out a second bamboo slip; the previous one was requested for Qi Lie of Golden Turtle Peak.
Da Sui Sword Palace had been isolated for ten years and resources were scarce.
It was Prince Jiangning Xie Zhisu who had “sent coal in snowy weather,” bringing some elixirs.
But elixirs would eventually be used up.
The supplies on the first bamboo slip would be enough to support the Law Enforcers of Golden Turtle Peak for a year’s expenses…
Next, with this second bamboo slip, Xie Xuanyi wrote down some items.
“Fire Qilin Armors, three hundred pieces.”
“Green Cloud Boots, three hundred pairs.”
“Hanging Eye Heart Mirror, five hundred pieces…”
Upon receiving the second bamboo slip, Chu Yin was wary and decided to check it himself with his Divine Soul first.
To his surprise, he was quite taken aback.
What exactly does Xie Zhen intend to do?
Is he trying to form his own Forbidden Army?!
“Xie Zhen, what do you need these for!”
Chu Yin, with his eyes wide open, said irritably, “Fire Qilin Armor, three hundred pieces, can you even wear all of them?”
Fire Qilin Armor is a Sixth Grade Treasure produced in large quantities by the Refining Department, with excellent material quality, capable of withstanding a hit from a cultivator at the peak of Qi Manipulation.
But, to the current Xie Zhen, what is this realm?
Hasn’t she heard that Xie Zhen’s Primordial Fire Golden Body has reached Perfect Cave Heaven!
Never mind the Fire Qilin Armor.
Even the higher-grade “Primordial Fire Armor” isn’t as strong and sturdy as Xie Xuanyi’s Golden Body.
“This diplomatic mission is extremely dangerous.
His Majesty should be well aware of how many enemies I have, and to complete the mission, I need to at least ensure my survival.”
Xie Xuanyi spoke calmly, “Isn’t it reasonable for Xie to ask for some protective gear, some treasures?”
“Reasonable…
my ass.”
A line of black marks crept across Chu Yin’s forehead, as he said in exasperation, “Would you care to explain which of these treasures is actually useful to you?”
“…”
Xie Xuanyi fell silent.
It was indeed hard to explain the items listed.
Because these treasures were requested for the disciples of True Hidden Peak.
Since he decided to issue the Da Sui Sword Order and move the Law Enforcement Hall further away, Si Qi, together with the disciples from True Hidden Peak had been toiling day and night.
Possessing these treasures would significantly increase the safety of the disciples of True Hidden Peak when traveling.
Golden Turtle Peak and True Hidden Peak are the two main pillars of Da Sui Sword Palace.
The expenditures, the consumption, are the greatest.
Xie Xuanyi thought silently for a few moments, but did not come up with a particularly good excuse.
So he turned his gaze to Chen Jingxuan again.
When in doubt, ask Chen Jingxuan.
The Little National Master rubbed his temples, letting out a soft sigh in his heart.
He began slowly, “Your Majesty…
I have heard that there is a secret technique in Da Sui Sword Palace, which requires the destruction of treasures by Sword Qi and the consumption of a vast number of treasures to be successfully cultivated.”
This was a subtle point.
The cultivation method of a cultivator is often not disclosed.
“This…”
Chu Yin was caught off guard, “Sir, are you saying that Xie Zhen’s request for these treasures is to cultivate this secret technique?”
“I’m not very familiar with the Sword Palace’s secret techniques.”
Chen Jingxuan smiled, “But as it is a secret technique, it’s naturally not convenient to inquire further.”
Chu Yin was doubtful but still handed over the bamboo slip to the snow master, instinctively asking, “Have you heard of this strange secret technique?”
“Indeed, I have some recollection of it.”
The snow master thought for a moment and said, “If my memory serves me correct, eight hundred years ago, in the back mountain of Jade Screen Peak, there was a ‘Devouring Sword Venerable’ who incorporated a thousand broken swords and ultimately attained the Yang God Realm…
This Sword Venerable had an extremely high level in Sword Energy Realm and advanced by devouring treasures to push through his Sword Energy Realm.”
“…”
Xie Xuanyi remained unfazed.
But even he didn’t expect that there was such a person as the Devouring Sword Venerable.
The snow master, indeed the small owner of Fangyuan Square, with a wealth of knowledge, even had a better understanding of the Sword Palace’s past than himself.
“In this vast world, nothing is strange.”
The little emperor had no choice but to sigh, saying helplessly, “These treasures, then, shall be allocated under the guise of a reward…
I will trouble you to take this list and make a trip to the Refining Department.”
“No need.”
As soon as the words fell, Xie Xuanyi spoke again.
He said with a smile, “Since snow miss has already been to the Imperial City Department, there is no need to go to the Refining Department…
Just one trip is already tiring enough, it’s better to take all these items from the Imperial City Department.”
“Hm?”
The snow master was taken aback.
“I’ve heard that the Imperial City Department has a habit of hoarding old armaments.”
Xie Xuanyi said indifferently, “Since His Majesty has spoken, the Imperial Order is difficult to counter, and I’m not picky…
If there is no Fire Qilin Armor, Green Scale Armor can make do.
Please, snow miss, on this trip, empty out the Imperial City Department’s useless stockpile.
It will save Yuan Jimo the trouble of trying to deal with these old treasures.”
“Hehe.”
Chu Yin saw through it and raised an eyebrow, “Xie Zhen, are you intentionally using my name to suppress Yuan Jimo?”
“So, is Your Majesty unwilling?”
Xie Xuanyi admitted it frankly, there was nothing to deny.
“I am more willing than anyone.”
Chu Yin waved his hand grandly, “Snow master, do as Xie Zhen says!”