Tiangong Department.
Huge man-made cave.
Dou Changsheng walked deep into the room, facing heat waves one after another, blowing his hair and flying. When he reached the ground, a shout came from behind: "His Royal Highness, Prince Chen."
"Wait a minute."
Dou Changsheng turned around and looked at the visitor, and couldn't help but asked in confusion: "Is Governor Cao calling me?"
Cao Shaoyang sped up a few steps and walked in front of Dou Changsheng. He raised his palms and spread them out. The little eunuch following him walked over with small steps and respectfully presented the wooden box with both hands. Cao Shaoyang opened the wooden box himself. , took out the golden imperial edict.
"The imperial edict has arrived."
After Dou Changsheng heard this, he immediately began to kneel down. However, in the middle of the movement, Cao Shaoyang had already reached out to support Dou Changsheng. He quickly explained: "How can His Highness be allowed to kneel due to his status?"
"Although this old slave has not received the order, I believe that your Majesty does not want His Highness to kneel down to greet you."
Dou Changsheng glanced at Cao Shaoyang thoughtfully. It was obviously against the rules, but Dou Changsheng didn't mind. Whether he knelt or not, Dou Changsheng didn't take it seriously.
As long as Dou Changsheng is not intentionally humiliating, Dou Changsheng is a modern man and is very open-minded in this regard. After all, he has knelt down more than once before and even licked the tea that others drank. How could he be so impoverished?
Cao Shaoyang looked around, waved his hand and said: "It is enough for our family to issue the imperial edict. You can go back and resume your duties first."
"promise."
Although many young eunuchs and honor guards wanted to stay and get some rewards, they had to obey Cao Shaoyang's orders, and they could only leave with regret.
After a short while, they all left. Cao Shaoyang had no intention of issuing the imperial edict. He picked up the imperial edict frivolously with one hand and thrust it directly into Dou Changsheng's arms. "The imperial court is simple and sincere, so our family will not be polite." ”
At the same time, he lowered his voice and said, "Not long ago, the imperial court held a small court meeting to discuss His Highness's reward."
"Wang Shifan, the Minister of Rites, tried his best to obstruct it. He wanted to reduce his title and make his Highness a county prince."
Cao Shaoyang described the inside story of the Xiaochao meeting in detail. Even their tone, movements and postures at that time were vividly described, as if Dou Changsheng had experienced it himself and watched it on the spot.
Dou Changsheng stretched out his hand to grab the imperial edict. Looking at Cao Shaoyang's actions, he couldn't help but feel relieved. It was not in vain that he had fed Cao Shaoyang in Tianwaitian. The Governor of Dongchang was really in charge of something.
Dou Changsheng's expression soon calmed down, and he had realized that something was wrong. As an upright person like himself, he had no intention of prying into the secrets of the imperial city and peeking into the core secrets of the Great Zhou Dynasty. When he wooed Cao Shaoyang, he wanted to make one more friend, but that's not the case. It is necessary to place eyes and ears in the imperial city.
Cao Shaoyang was continuing to tell: "The rewards set by Xu Changqing, the chief assistant in the end, are just that Xu Changqing plans to let His Highness leave the capital of God and go to the southern border to take charge. If the chaos in the Demon Sect affects local peace, His Highness will step in to suppress the rebellion and maintain local peace. .”
Dou Changsheng nodded and said, "It is our duty to maintain law and order and save all people."
"I don't resist going to the south, but now the Ice Soul Sword has not been successfully cast, and it will take another three to six months. Without weapons in hand, I am unable to suppress the place."
Before going to Tianwai Tianqian, the matter of Tianmo Sect was a pit, and Dou Changsheng had to avoid it. Nowadays, there are many gods and demons. Although the matters of Tianmo Sect are dangerous, Dou Changsheng also has the ability to protect himself. Then there are the pawns like Xiao Yuan who started to borrow strength from many places.
Cao Shaoyang replied: "Your Highness, don't worry about this. The imperial court plans to activate the Tiantaku, start the God of Works to select treasures, and speed up the casting of the Ice Soul Sword. Lu Tianen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, has also met the God of Works. This time, His Highness is invited to come. It should be That’s it.”
Dou Changsheng weighed it up and found that his original burst of first-class combat power was achieved with the help of the [Sword Dao Master]'s magic-fighting appearance, which was the ultimate combat power using all means.
After I came back, I ate flat peaches, and my cultivation level increased significantly. Many of my secret skills were perfected, even the "Dragon Frost Cold Soul Sword". Normally, I would have a first-class combat power, and the explosion would be stronger. I don't know if it is there yet. To the middle stage of the first grade.
But with the Ice Soul Sword, there is definitely one. With the power of the Ice Soul Sword after being reforged, I can fight in the late stage of the first level, but I may not be able to win.
The gap between small realms in martial arts cultivation is larger than the previous large realms.
The three realms of the first level of martial arts, the realm of heaven and earth, the manifestation of will, and the unity of heaven and man. Especially in the late stage of the first level of martial arts, this is the most important realm, and the combat power will soar significantly.
If you can't win, you can't win, but you are definitely at the late stage of the first-grade martial arts. This kind of strength is rare in the world.
Wait until you find time to return to Longmen, get the ancient true dragon Yuanling, and then go to Tianwaitian. That is too dangerous. Send a message and agree on a time with your sister-in-law. After completing [Immortal Spirit] by yourself, you can try to break through to the second level of martial arts. If you are at the second level of martial arts, you can dominate the first level, and you can try to open the Dragon Gate.
When Dou Changsheng thought of this, his heart was filled with fire. I, Dou, am also going to become powerful. How majestic and majestic Wang Changgong is, I can be like him.
Speaking of winning the battle for the blessed land, I also have the qualifications to let the gods and demons take action once, so I have to talk about feelings and family ties with my sister-in-law, but I have to meet with my sister-in-law in private behind the back of the unscrupulous elder brother, otherwise it will be useless Brother Liang never suffers losses, so the rewards from the battle for the blessed land will probably go away.
Cao Shaoyang was so good at giving Dou Changsheng some troubles. He didn't return the favor, but it showed that he was stingy. Dou Changsheng didn't expect anything good at the moment. It must be not too expensive, but he couldn't. Too cheap, finally a flash of inspiration.
Dou Changsheng took out a flat peach core that he had been dishing frequently these days and placed it in Cao Shaoyang's hand.
Cao Shaoyang subconsciously held the core of the flat peach, and suddenly felt a surge of vitality, which began to penetrate the flesh and blood along the palm and spread towards the Dharma. This made Cao Shaoyang mentally shocked.
Even though this body is young and in the prime of life, Cao Shaoyang has recovered his combat power with the help of the "Sky Demon Seizing Spiritual Art". He is still in his prime, but he has not taken the Qianyuan Blood Burning Pill, and he does not dare to take the Qianyuan Blood Burning Pill. , the life span will naturally not exceed the limit, so the real situation is that Cao Shaoyang is already old and depressed.
The vitality spreading from the peach core began to nourish Cao Shaoyang's Dharma. At this moment, Cao Shaoyang could clearly feel that his energy and spirit were recovering.
The physical body has returned to its peak, and it seems that the combat power has increased, but in fact, the physical appearance remains the same, and Cao Shaoyang's combat power has only partially recovered. Now the physical appearance is recovering, and the combat power has begun to recover again, and is transforming towards the peak period. Although his life span has not increased, but Cao Shaoyang's condition is improving.
This is also the reason why Cao Shaoyang's abilities are all based on Dharma. Although he practices both Qi training and body training, everyone has his own emphasis. The difference is just a matter of size.
This is really a good thing. Cao Shaoyang lowered his head to look at it carefully, and immediately recognized it and said: "This is the peach core from the Shang family's peach orchard."
The Shang clan's flat peach garden is famous. It is a treasure that can extend life and is a precious resource. For any old and frail martial arts expert, flat peach is definitely what they want to get most.
Cao Shaoyang grasped the flat peach core tightly and retracted his palm into his sleeve, fearing that Dou Changsheng would ask for it back again.
He spoke in a low voice and carefully: "Something happened in the Shang Clan's Peach Garden. I heard that the peach tree with its innate spiritual roots has withered. Now the Shang Clan is asking people to heal it. Not long ago, they also came to the human realm. They want to ask Master Chidi to go to Shang Clan." clan.”
"The dragon clan is really powerful. They can even cultivate peach trees like innate spiritual roots. How great would our clan be?"
"Although the output of flat peaches is not large, the human race still has a head start and can break the lifespan limit. In the hands of foreigners, their own race cannot even get enough. They have to compete with each other. Where can we get our turn?"
Dou Changsheng was shocked. Lao Cao was capable and well-informed. He had underestimated Lao Cao.
Dongchang's ability to collect intelligence is not weak. I have always underestimated Dongchang.
It’s just that the flat peach tree withered. When Dou Changsheng thought of the reward from the mythical treasure chest, he felt lucky in his heart. Fortunately, he didn’t take out the flat peach tree, otherwise the Shang clan’s flat peach tree would be completely dead, and there would be one more human clan here, and all races would fight. It will explode immediately.
Dou Changsheng looked at Cao Shaoyang's sleeves, and slowly stretched out his hand to clasp the flat peach core back. It was not a good thing for this thing to be left outside, but he was not worried about being fed. Immortality was the only one, unless Dou Changsheng controlled the flat peach tree to allow it. Feeding, but in this way the power of Dou Changsheng's flat peach tree will be reduced, so it will be unique.
Cao Shaoyang couldn't help but shake his arms, and automatically avoided Dou Changsheng's movements. Then he put his arms behind his back and whispered in a low voice: "Don't worry, Your Highness, this kind of treasure will not be exposed in our family."
"No one will ever know that His Highness has eaten flat peaches."
Cao Shaoyang showed an envious look and said enviously: "His Royal Highness ate flat peaches at a young age to increase his life span."
"No wonder His Highness always attacks the gods and demons of the Shang clan. It turns out that the Shang clan has flat peaches."
Dou Changsheng retracted his arm. Although this flat peach core came from a flat peach tree and was not the same tree as the one from the Shang clan, it was still a peach core, just with more vitality. There was not much difference. Even if it was seen by gods and demons, it would only After raising it in a place full of vitality, try planting it.
In addition, Cao Shaoyang must be careful about his beloved and will never expose it in front of others. Basically, it is not a big problem, but he can no longer wander around and must not expose it in front of others.
Just taking out a few flat peaches has had such a big impact. It seems that I need to be cautious next time.
Dou Changsheng was lost in thought, but he was immediately awakened by Cao Shaoyang. Hearing how Cao Shaoyang was so disparaging about him, Dou Changsheng waved his hand and said, "I'm going to see the God of Work, shall I come with Governor Cao?"
Cao Shaoyang shook his head directly and said: "Originally, I wanted to go with His Highness, but now there are more important things, so we won't go."
"Farewell."
Cao Shaoyang left in a hurry and looked at the other person's back. If there was any big deal, why don't he care about his own peach core?
Dou Changsheng walked for a while and came to the huge underground furnace, which was like a giant Gongye stone. He was staring at the furnace with piercing eyes. Xia Houxuan was also concentrating on the side and turned a blind eye to Dou Changsheng's arrival.
Lu Tianen stretched out his hand to stop Dou Changsheng from speaking, and began to speak through the voice: "The recasting of the Ice Soul Sword will be completed in seven days. If you have nothing to do, you can wait."
Dou Changsheng nodded slowly, and immediately realized that he could not sell Lao Cao. Chuanyin asked doubtfully: "Isn't it going to take a few months?"
He stared at Lu Tianen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, with sharp eyes, and began to judge in his mind whether the sentence he just said was intentional or unintentional.
This trap is always there. If I don't ask, I'm afraid I'll fall into it. If Lu Tianen doesn't say anything on the surface, he will definitely suspect that he has placed eyes and ears in the palace to detect what will happen in Xiaochao, or that he is colluding with other cabinet ministers. .
Lu Tianen's expression was as usual. He did not look like the cunning image Dou Changsheng had guessed. Instead, he had a gentle attitude. He spoke like an elder next door and replied: "This is a reward from the imperial court. The God of Work is specially invited to go to the Tianku to search for treasures and speed up the rebirth of the Ice Soul Sword." Cast.”
Xia Houxuan, who was on the side, withdrew his gaze, walked to Dou Changsheng's side, and spoke via voice transmission: "I have received news that the Duke intends to continue the marriage with my Xiahou family."
Dou Changsheng nodded heavily and said, "Not bad."
"I am planning to meet with my father-in-law to discuss the wedding date. Does my father-in-law have any taboos in this aspect?"
Xia Houxuan shook his head and said, "I don't have one, but this marriage may not be that simple."
Xiahou Xuan sighed and said: "The Xiahou family is one of the five great arms-making families. It has a prominent reputation and great strength. The son-in-law is also very popular and a well-matched marriage. But is the son-in-law too impatient?"
"It's too hasty and reckless to mobilize Grandmaster Tianwaitian to enter the human realm in large numbers, and then can't wait to find the Xiahou family for marriage."
"The five major arms-making families have been bound to the dynasty. One dynasty and one family have too much influence. My dear son-in-law, you have the support of the Xiahou family. I am afraid that your intention to open up a new dynasty will be known to everyone."
Xiahou Xuan persuaded him with sincerity: "I know that you are ambitious and want to replace Da Zhou. You can govern a big country like cooking small delicacies. The same is true for Ji Zhou's transformation into Dou Zhou. You must not act too hastily."
"I don't object to the marriage, but it must not be done in the near future. This will stimulate the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the court will go crazy. The good son-in-law is so capable that he is not afraid, but my Xiahou family has a great cause and too many people. It’s impossible to protect everything.”
"Besides, now that the time has come, stepping forward rashly will only make you a target and clear the way for the real dragon."
"A good son-in-law will have to wait."
"My dear son-in-law, please don't think that I am old and say some bold words. If I didn't sincerely help my dear son-in-law, how could I say such heartfelt words with all my heart."
"Dazhou can't last much longer. The world in the future belongs to virtuous sons-in-law."
"I, the Xiahou clan, are willing to help my virtuous son-in-law to fight for the destiny of the True Dragon."
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When I looked up, I realized that it was already midnight again. I had to finish it early tomorrow. My hair is so bad. If I don’t adjust my work and rest schedule, I would work hard to earn some money. I’m afraid that if I get a hair transplant, all my hard work would be in vain.
