Chapter 257: I Have a Good Medicine... (Please Subscribe) _3
Emperor Wei's smile froze for a moment, then after pondering a bit, he nodded and said: "A wise man avoids standing under a dangerous wall. I will decree for several academy teachers to enter the capital."
The Great Master reminded: "Holy Emperor, don't forget those two from the Taoist."
"Taoist?" Chen Yi was clueless about this and asked: "Besides Daoist Gushan from Wuliang Mountain, who else among the reclusive Great Powers exists?"
The Great Master laughed and said: "Your Grand Void Sect has an ancestor who remains in seclusion, and another one is in the Yuhua Immortal Sect."
"The top three of the Taoist holy lands," Chen Yi chuckled helplessly, "so that's how they're ranked."
Nine Thousand Years looked at the two with thoughtful eyes and said:
"Not only did Zhou Guanwu not die, but he also reincarnated as the prodigy of the Yuhua Immortal Sect. Could it be that their 'Extreme Serenity Heaven' is connected to the Yuhua Immortal Sect?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yi's smile faded, and a hint of murderous intent appeared in his eyes.
"Indeed, there are some issues with the people from the Yuhua Immortal Sect, but I haven't found evidence proving their connection to 'Extreme Serenity Heaven.'"
"However, it can be confirmed that Zhou Guanwu has been surviving all these years as the Sect Master of the Bai Shen Sect."
"Bai Shen Sect? No wonder he could attain his current cultivation without going to Taizhou Mountain," the Great Master pondered and said:
"However, his matters are secondary; as long as 'Extreme Serenity Heaven's' plot remains, sooner or later, we will face him."
"Still, the problem lies with the Yuhua Immortal Sect mentioned by the Heroic Marquis. If they are problematic, then this time we'll only summon that ancestor from the Grand Void Sect."
"With the addition of the two saints from Qi State Academy and Qinghe Academy, it will be enough to ensure the safety of the people of Kyoto Prefecture."
Emperor Wei nodded: "Time is of the essence, I will decree for someone to head north to investigate the Demon Court."
Hearing this, Chen Yi rose, cupped his hands, said his farewell, and turned to walk away.
"Heroic Marquis, wait a moment," Emperor Wei called him and asked: "Did your brother Chen Yuan really enter 'Extreme Serenity Heaven'?"
Chen Yi paused his steps, turned his head, and said: "This matter should not be asked of me, you should inquire with the Left Minister!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he stepped forward and disappeared through all the barriers within the Imperial Palace's formations.
"..."
Emperor Wei, the Great Master, and Nine Thousand Years were all stunned, looking at each other.
"Is this a Divine Skill?"
"Indeed, it's a Divine Skill!"
At this moment, Huangshan Taoist, who had not shown himself before, flashed into the study room, his face slightly grave as he looked at the spot where Chen Yi had stood.
"Silently passing through the ten-day-ten-earth big formation I set up, it's unheard of!"
The Great Master paused and asked: "Taoist, do you mean that the power of the Heroic Marquis' Divine Skill is comparable to the 'Eagle' seal of 'Extreme Serenity Heaven'?"
Huangshan Taoist gave him a glance and shook his head: "The differences between them are too great to be compared."
One merely controls minds with hidden prominence, while the other uses one's Divine Will to penetrate formation defenses, clearly the latter is more alarming to him.
Emperor Wei laughed and waved his hand: "It's a good thing that the Heroic Marquis has such cultivation. The stronger he is, the happier I am."
The Great Master nodded slightly, glanced at the expressions of several people, and then asked: "Holy Emperor, how do you intend to handle those monks?"
Prince Kong quietly pricked up his ears.
Emperor Wei pondered for a moment, his expression solemn: "Since they can't be killed for now, then let's control them first."
"Huangshan Taoist, this matter will trouble you."
"Does the Holy Emperor want them dead, or for their cultivation to be lost?" Huangshan Taoist chuckled and said:
"I have recently improved a good medicine that can make those thief monks..."
"Ahem!"
Prince Kong coughed, unable to interrupt: "The Buddhist sect is not guilty, the guilty one is 'Extreme Serenity Heaven,' I hope Taoist can spare them."
Huangshan Taoist glanced at him: "Isn't this Prince Kong who was devoted to acquiring scriptures for the Great Wei?"
"I haven't seen you for years, and you still look just as distinguished."
"..." Prince Kong, with a complex expression, put his hands together: "Previously, it was on my royal brother's order that I had to travel westward, and I was obliged to go."
Emperor Wei, aware of the animosity between the two, raised his hand: "No need for such trouble, just put them in your 'Universe in Sleeve,' Taoist."
Huangshan Taoist nodded indifferently, then turned and left.
Nine Thousand Years saw this and also took his leave.
The Great Master glanced at the two seated at the desk and sighed inwardly.
After this, Wei Dynasty will undoubtedly suppress Buddhism.
Even if the matter of 'Extreme Serenity Heaven' cannot be pinned on Buddhism, it still won't change Emperor Wei's determination to 'eradicate Buddhism.'
"Liu Gao, go find Ji Xingyun!"
...
Chen Yi was not concerned whether Buddhism lived or died. After he and the two elders of the Chen Family took a carriage back to the Duke Wuan Mansion, he no longer pondered the affair of 'Extreme Serenity Heaven.'
Worth mentioning is that before returning to the mansion, he crossed paths with Lin Hansong and learned about the previous event from him.
However, now that the 'Extreme Serenity Heaven' affair has reached a conclusion, he merely listened and let it pass.
"Brother Yi, you returned so quickly."
Lin Xueru was practicing techniques with Xiao Xuanzhen and others in Chunhe Garden and was overjoyed to see his figure.
"Was the court session fun?"
Chen Yi shook his head, smiling: "It's not as good as watching the sunrise on Sword Edge Mountain."
Hua Youxiang laughed and said: "I agree, there's not much to see in Kyoto Prefecture. It's better in the mountains."
Xiao Xuanzhen raised her head: "The Grand Void Sect is a Taoist holy land, naturally with beautiful mountains and clear waters."
"So, are you not planning to go out and stroll?" Chen Yi teased as he looked at her.
"..."
Xiao Xuanzhen glared at him, then huffed and turned to Lin Xueru to complain, "Junior Sister, someone's bullying me, will you help?"
The little girl held Chen Yi's arm, giggling: "Of course, I'll help Brother Yi."
"Traitor!"
Amidst chatting and laughter, Chen Yi fulfilled his previous promise. After changing clothes, he took the little girl and others to browse through Kyoto Prefecture.
Recently, as the grand event approached, the streets and alleys of Kyoto Prefecture were crowded with people, bustling and lively.
But just like Xiao Xuanzhen said, the scenery wasn't particularly spectacular, only offering a unique charm.
Chen Yi did not disguise himself, wearing a plain cyan robe. Even surrounded by Lin Xueru and others, he couldn't conceal the faint aura of power about him.
"Brother Yi, do you have something to do?"
Halfway through wandering, Lin Xueru seemed to notice something and couldn't help but ask.
Chen Yi was taken aback and said: "You noticed? Is it that obvious?"
Lin Xueru wrinkled her pretty nose, "Such a big event happened last night, and today you went to the Imperial City, how do you have the mind to take us out for a stroll?"
Looking at the little girl's worried face, Chen Yi couldn't help but smooth the hair on her smooth forehead, smiling as he said:
"There are indeed some matters to attend to, but I haven't decided yet."
Lin Xueru's eyes stared unblinkingly at him. Feeling the temperature of that hand, she suddenly revealed a smile.
"Brother Yi, just do what you want to do. I, Senior Sister Xiao, Junior Sister Hua, and the others will obediently stay in the mansion."
"Moreover, Junior Master Li is here, nothing will happen."
Seeing her smile, a phrase about beauty fleeting crossed Chen Yi's mind, a slight stirring touched his heart.
His betrothal to Lin Xueru was indeed partly influenced by external forces, but after so many years together, he had long since come to accept the little girl.
Not for her talent, status, appearance, or personality, but because she is Lin Xueru!
"I will return to Kyoto Prefecture before the grand event."
"Yeah, I'll be waiting for Brother Yi."