After separation from winter grass.
Zhong Yan received a message from Bai Siyuan and called Li Shangwen to go to the city lord's mansion together.
Li Shangwen was a little excited and asked: "Uncle, are you talking about peace and cooperation?"
Zhong Yan asked back: "I asked you to learn the art of war, did you go to see it?"
"Back to uncle, I'm still learning. However, the art of war is complicated and profound. My son has only scratched the surface of it."
"Take it easy."
"Uncle, Qin Ben is less than forty years old and has the eighth level of innate talent. Do you think it is possible for him to become a grandmaster?"
Zhong Yan smiled and said: "It's not that easy. Some people reach innate perfection before the age of thirty, and they won't be able to advance for the rest of their lives."
In martial arts, becoming a master will be a qualitative leap. The master realm is the real level one, and the gap in combat power is huge.
Nowadays, in the martial arts circle of Yan State, there are many people who have perfected their innate perfection, but there is not yet a grandmaster, at least not officially heard of it.
The last grandmaster was more than two hundred years ago, and his life span has ended.
Li Shangwen nodded, "Look at the historical records. During the time of the Martial Saint, martial arts masters could be found everywhere. One would usually appear after a few years. But why is it so difficult to achieve them now?"
"Martial arts are in decline. In fact, many monks with spiritual roots are also highly talented in martial arts. But who can practice martial arts if they can become immortals?"
This world is called Xianwu Continent, you can tell just by looking at the name.
Once upon a time, the cultivation of immortals and martial arts went hand in hand, and the "Controversy between Immortals and Martial Arts" lasted for a long time. Naturally, the result was that the immortal way won out, and martial arts gradually declined.
"The skills are lost and the inheritance is cut off. Martial arts also require a strong learning atmosphere, and breakthroughs can be realized through communication..."
"My child heard something in the teahouse about three martial arts masters in the Chu Kingdom. I don't know if it's true..."
The two rode fast horses and walked along the city's main road. It took more than an hour to arrive at the city lord's palace in the east district from the south district, and were taken directly to the main palace by the sergeant.
For many years in Qingyang City, especially after the destruction of the Xue Mansion, Zhong Yan and Qin Ben became more and more familiar with each other, and they often visited each other.
"Master Zhongxian is here to welcome you, but you are welcome from afar!"
"City Lord Qin! Mr. Zhang!"
"Please sit down!"
Zhong Yan blinked and saw that Qin Ben, who had not seen him for more than a month, actually had a few white hairs on his temples.
"City Lord Qin is worried about the country and the people, so he still needs to pay attention to his rest."
Qin Ben was startled for a moment, then laughed a few times, "Thank you, Immortal Master, let's have tea! I wonder what the Immortal Master is here for?"
Zhong Yan asked: "How is the war in Wei? I heard that there was a war after the new year, but it was stopped again?"
Qin Ben nodded and said meaningfully: "I'm afraid the stalemate will last for a long time. As for how long the fight will last, Qin has no idea."
Zhong Yan nodded. He was probably worried about this matter. He took a sip of tea and said, "Now that the prayer beads are sweeping across the cities, I wonder if there is a clear purpose in the capital?"
"The government is currently discussing, but it is just a formality. The imperial edict will be issued at any time. It should first select a few cities for trial implementation, but nationwide prayer is an inevitable trend."
With that said, Qin Ben picked up the tea cup, subconsciously exhaled slightly, and a sad look flashed between his brows.
Although it was weak, Zhong Yan, as a monk, could sense it enough. He couldn't help but flash his eyes and said seemingly casually: "It is good to slowly strive for stability and win, but chaos is not necessarily a bad thing."
The tea cup stopped at his mouth. Qin Ben looked over and looked at each other for two breaths. He lowered his head and took a sip of tea. He smiled and said: "Master Zhong has both ability and political integrity. He has reached his current height in just a few years. There are seven people gathered in the mansion. My dear guest, the establishment of a clan is just around the corner."
Zhong Yan said with a smile: "My generation of monks all long for immortality. However, Zhong's qualifications are poor and there is no hope, so he can only take an alternative path. I hope that he will be buried under his knees in the future, and that when future generations look back, they can remember me as the founder of the clan." Ancestors..."
After a pause, Zhong Yan continued to smile and said: "Zhong likes Qingyang very much. If City Lord Qin needs it, Yan is willing to do his best."
Qin Ben's eyes flashed and he was about to speak.
A sergeant raised his hands in front of the palace and reported: "City Lord, Master Bai is here to visit!"
Qin Ben was startled and said, "Please!"
Then he stood up and clasped his fists towards Zhong Yan, "Thank you Master Zhong. Qin Ben will take Master's words to heart."
Zhong Yan also stood up and returned the greeting with a smile.
After a while, Bai Siyuan came in.
A few polite exchanges.
Bai Siyuan got down to business - setting up the Colosseum.
Qin Ben understood that this matter had been discussed in advance.
After exchanging glances with Zhang Shun, Qin Ben smiled and said: "This matter belongs to Keqing's Mansion. Both mages are interested. Qin naturally agrees. As for the location, it is on Tai'an Street where Keqing's Mansion is located. There is an idle drill there." field, it can be used with a little modification.”
The four of them discussed the details together.
Zhong Yan and Bai Siyuan each provided 4,000 low-grade spiritual stones as start-up capital, the city lord's palace provided management personnel, and the Keqing's palace arranged several management leaders.
The proceeds are divided equally, 30% per party.
The remaining 10% will be established as a separate fund bank and incorporated into the Keqing Mansion to serve as the salary and daily management turnover of the Keqing monks.
This was agreed upon by Zhong Yan and Bai Siyuan.
This move is undoubtedly to completely control the Keqing Mansion and turn it into his own use.
Qin Ben was hesitant, but finally agreed. There was no harm to him, at least he had the right to speak.
Unlike the retinue mage arranged by the capital, the affairs of the monks are all under his control and have no right to interfere.
"There are three gangster cultivators on death row in the prison. One is at the fifth level of Qi refining, and the two are at the third level of Qi refining. They can be used as beast slaves. The monsters have to be solved by two mages."
Bai Siyuan smiled and said: "That's natural!"
Everything is in order.
Zhong Yan and the others said goodbye and left.
Exited the city lord's mansion.
Zhong Yan said: "I need to deal with the visitors from Changning during this period, so I have to worry about the Colosseum."
Bai Siyuan nodded and said with an excited smile: "Don't worry, brother, I know the training ground. It's very big and doesn't need much modification. With so many soldiers helping, it can be opened in less than half a month. There will be an opening ceremony then, free of charge." Watching the battle... What we are short of right now are monsters. We have to go to Fang City and find someone to capture a few alive..."
After saying that, he looked at Zhong Yan and asked, "Is that okay with you? The Ji Zhu family is aloof and not so easy to deal with."
"It's not a big problem."
"You still have to be cautious. The children of the family have their nostrils in the air. Otherwise, if we don't reach an agreement, we will be in trouble."
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City Lord's Mansion.
Qin Ben smiled and said: "I like Qingyang! Does this guy still want to build Qingyang into a fairy city?"
Zhang Shun: "At the beginning, we all felt that his spiritual roots were poor and his cultivation level was low, but now he has reached the sixth level, with the income of making talismans, and the Colosseum, it is almost guaranteed to reach the later stage."
"You underestimated him."
Qin Ben nodded and said, "By the way, what happened to those seven monks? They became guests of the Zhong Mansion overnight?"
Zhang Shun said: "I don't know. Xiao Tang is a mortal and cannot participate in the affairs of the monks."
Qin Ben asked: "Send a female cultivator to her?"
Zhang Shun raised his eyelids, shook his head and said: "The time is not ripe. There is only one female cultivator in Zhongfu, Yu Qingyao. If there is a slight flaw, it will be easily exposed."
Qin Ben pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Send a few more! This guy is cunning and cunning. Since you intend to cooperate, you still have to keep an eye on him!"
Zhang Shun thought for a while and said: "The Marriage Pavilion will not block him. Our people will find a way to let him take the initiative outside."
Qin Ben's eyes lit up: "It's feasible!"
After a while, he sighed again and murmured: "The prayer beads, the prayer beads, disrupted all my plans."
Zhang Shun was silent for a while and said: "What Zhong Yan said is right. Chaos is not necessarily a bad thing. There will be many difficulties in the early stage, but as long as we hold on, the time will be greatly shortened."
"hope so!"
Qin Ben had a headache and smiled bitterly. He wanted chaos, but it didn't mean the world would be in chaos.
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