Chapter 32: Bronze Ancient Temple Reappears, Olive Branch from Xuanwu Kingdom
Chen Changsheng was currently treating everyone.
At this moment, several powerful pressures suddenly came from afar.
Facing this situation, the many low-level Cultivators of the Xuanwu Kingdom skillfully made way.
“Zuo Xinghe pays his respects to Mr.”
A gorgeously dressed Young Man respectfully bowed to Chen Changsheng.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng said with a helpless expression.
“I really regret saving you back then. Every year you come to invite me, it’s been ten years. Aren’t you tired of it?”
Hearing this, the gorgeously dressed Young Man laughed.
“If I can invite Mr., let alone ten years, what does another ten years matter?”
“If Mr. hadn't saved me ten years ago, Xinghe would have long since perished.”
“But what Xinghe doesn't understand is, with Mr.'s talent, why are you content to live in seclusion in this small place?”
“As long as Mr. is willing, the Xuanwu Kingdom can revere Mr. as the National Teacher!”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng clicked his tongue and said.
“I don’t go to the imperial capital of Xuanwu Kingdom, not because I am arrogant and look down on others, nor because the conditions you offer are not enough.”
“It’s truly because the imperial capital cannot compare to this Kuhai Town!”
“Kuhai Town is on the edge of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, where there are large quantities of fresh medicinal herbs and precious trees every day.”
“I run a coffin shop and a medical clinic, these things are very important to me.”
Facing Chen Changsheng's excuse, Zuo Xinghe smiled and did not refute.
Chen Changsheng had used this reason for ten years, and he had heard it for ten years as well.
“Mr. is right, but the Xuanwu Kingdom is truly eager for talented people. This time, Xinghe has brought some things, believing they can compensate Mr.'s losses.”
Saying that, Zuo Xinghe lifted the red cloth on the tray beside him, revealing two medicinal herbs and a Jade Slip lying inside.
“This Seven Star Grass is a treasure of the Xuanwu Kingdom royal family, collected by the Xuanwu Kingdom for over three hundred years.”
“And this Thousand Year Flesh Ganoderma Lucidum was obtained by the Xuanwu Kingdom with great effort.”
“As for this Cultivation Technique, it is the famous Nine Revolutions Mysterious Skill. If not for only having the first three layers, this Cultivation Technique would definitely be among the Ranks of Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques.”
“If Mr. is willing to go to the imperial capital, all these things are Mr.'s.”
Looking at the gifts Zuo Xinghe had presented, Chen Changsheng was actually a little tempted.
The Xuanwu Kingdom focuses on the cultivation of the Physical Body, and the strength of their physical bodies far surpasses that of the Great Qian Dynasty.
At the same time, the Cultivation Technique levels in the Xuanwu Kingdom are quite different from those in the Great Qian Dynasty.
Here, Cultivation Techniques are divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Yellow. Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques are the highest, and Yellow Rank Cultivation Techniques are the lowest.
Throughout the entire Xuanwu Kingdom, the only publicly known Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique is the Tiangang Forging Body Art, which has been passed down through the Xuanwu Kingdom lineage.
For Zuo Xinghe to be able to produce this Cultivation Technique, known as the number one Cultivation Technique below the Tiangang Art, it is no exaggeration to say he went all out.
Thinking of this, Chen Changsheng stood up and came before Zuo Xinghe, examining the items on the tray.
“Flesh Ganoderma Lucidum, Seven Star Grass, these are the main ingredients for the legendary Glazed Pill.”
“It is said that once the Glazed Pill is consumed, one can achieve the Vajra Glazed Body, and the strength of their Physical Body can move mountains and overturn seas.”
“To measure it by the Realms of our hometown, it means it cannot be broken by anyone below the Nascent Soul Stage.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, a hint of brilliance flashed in Zuo Xinghe's eyes.
However, Chen Changsheng's next action greatly disappointed Zuo Xinghe.
Because Chen Changsheng covered the items on the tray with the red cloth again.
Seeing this, Zuo Xinghe asked in confusion: “Mr., could it be that this gift still doesn’t meet your standards?”
“Mr. can ask for anything you want. As long as Xinghe can obtain it, no matter what the condition is, Xinghe will agree.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng sighed softly and said.
“Gongzi Xinghe, it’s not that I don’t know what’s good for me, it’s just that I truly do not wish to get involved in the affairs of the royal family.”
“The higher the price you offer, the greater the trouble you want me to solve.”
“I believe my skills are not yet sufficient, Gongzi should seek out a more capable person.”
Saying that, Chen Changsheng waved his hand and was about to turn back to his coffin shop.
At this moment, Zuo Xinghe suddenly said: “Mr., don’t you want to know the news about the Bronze Ancient Temple either?”
As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Changsheng’s footsteps immediately stopped.
“You really found it?”
“That’s right, Mr. mentioned it casually ten years ago. Although Mr. didn’t take it to heart, Xinghe kept it firmly in mind.”
“After ten years of investigation, Xinghe finally found some clues.”
“Furthermore, the clues about the Bronze Ancient Temple are also connected to matters in the imperial capital, so if Mr. wants to know about the Bronze Ancient Temple, I'm afraid you will have to make a trip to the imperial capital.”
Regarding Zuo Xinghe's words, Chen Changsheng was momentarily in a difficult position.
Ever since he learned that Nian Sheng had disappeared within the Bronze Ancient Temple, Chen Changsheng had been inquiring about the whereabouts of the other Bronze Ancient Temples.
However, Chen Changsheng had investigated for over ten years and still hadn't heard anything about the Bronze Ancient Temple in the Xuanwu Kingdom.
So much time had passed, and Chen Changsheng had long since stopped dwelling on the matter.
The locations where the Eighteen Bronze Ancient Halls were scattered were unknown, and this world was terrifyingly vast.
God knows which country, which remote corner, these Eighteen Bronze Ancient Halls would be located in.
Now that he had once again received news about the Bronze Ancient Temple, it was false to say that Chen Changsheng was not moved.
Thinking of this, Chen Changsheng said: “This news of yours has truly put me in a difficult spot.”
“Very well, I will accompany you on this trip.”
“But let me say this first, I can only do my best with the matters in the imperial capital. I cannot guarantee success.”
“I will go back and pack my things, and then I will go with you.”
Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe said excitedly: “Then Xinghe will respectfully await Mr. outside.”
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Entering his coffin shop, Chen Changsheng stored his belongings in the System space.
Looking at a luxurious coffin in the corner of the room, Chen Changsheng muttered to himself.
“It took five years to collect the corpse in the Night Moon Country, and I have spent forty-three years selling coffins in this Xuanwu Kingdom.”
“Roughly calculated, it has been almost forty-nine years since I left Shangqing Temple.”
“Back then, Third Brother injured his Foundation and had at most fifty years of Lifespan.”
“Now that trouble is brewing again, are you, the heavens, reminding me that it's time to collect Third Brother's corpse?”
Saying that, Chen Changsheng stroked the coffin carved with array patterns.
Chen Changsheng had spent a full forty years preparing this coffin.
And its future user was precisely Yuhua Zhenren, who had forced Chen Changsheng to the Xuanwu Kingdom.
“My Shizu!”
“Collecting one is collecting, collecting two is also collecting.”
“Third Brother is about to die now, you don’t need to live anymore either, right?”
“Your disciple-grandson spent forty years preparing a fine coffin for you. Your esteemed self should be able to rest in peace now.”
After speaking, the corner of Chen Changsheng's mouth lifted, and he stored the coffin in the System space, then turned and left the coffin shop where he had stayed for forty-three years.