My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Liao Shizhong invited him to take a seat, "Mr. Chen, do you know about Ziwei Mountain?"

"Of course, I do,"

Chen Sansi said, "Otherwise, what's the point of this battle?"

"Then does Mr. Chen also know—"

Liao Shizhong spoke with a mysterious air, "why the Emperor and Crown Prince are sparing no expense to reclaim Ziwei Mountain?"

The Crown Prince wanted to rebel, but for some reason, he couldn't make a move in the Capital City, and the Emperor basically wouldn't leave Longevity Palace, so the only way to get him to leave would be taking advantage of the opportunity presented by the consecration ceremony at Ziwei Mountain.

So...

What about the Emperor?

Chen Sansi had previously been too busy with the war effort to contemplate this question.
Discover hidden stories at My Virtual Library Empire

For the old Emperor, was the merit of reclaiming Ziwei Mountain really that important?

Or was it

that there was something there that the Emperor desperately wanted to obtain?

After all, sending him to defend Hulaoguan was probably done without any expectation of his survival. It was purely a decision made to buy time at all costs.

If it weren't for the help of the Heavenly Book and the formidable General Deng Feng gained by chance, hard-fighting this war would likely drain the national treasury by half.

There must be a more important reason for such actions.

"Is there something there?"

Chen Sansi asked.

"Exactly."

Liao Shizhong said, "Grand Ancestor Cao Xie, killing with his flying sword, broke through the armor of two thousand men by himself and slew four Martial Saints. These records, Mr. Chen has surely seen, but what you definitely do not know is that Cao Xie disappeared for five years early in his career."

"We suspect that he might have visited the Immortal Realm during those five years!"

"And learned Immortal Law there!"

"That's how upon his return he was able to instantly become the foremost practitioner of Martial Arts in the human world and establish the three hundred years of the Great Dasheng's foundation."

"For hundreds of years, our Seeking Immortal Tower has also been trying to retrace Cao Xie's steps to find out, but sadly without much success. We only know that he left something behind for future generations after his death."

"The Emperor's current eagerness to reclaim Ziwei Mountain implies that the object of interest is very likely within the Temple or somewhere on Ziwei Mountain."

"So..."

Chen Sansi inquired, "Senior Liao, you've asked me here because you want..."

"Exactly."

Liao Shizhong said candidly, "Mr. Chen's Black Armor army is from the Capital City, and it's very likely that they will be responsible for the security of Ziwei Mountain's temporary palace. So, I hope you can pay close attention to this matter, and if you find anything, discuss it with me in a timely manner. If we can indeed find the Secret Technique to traverse the Immortal Realm, Seeking Immortal Tower is willing to share it with Mr. Chen."

"I understand."

Chen Sansi hadn't expected such a profound secret on Ziwei Mountain. No wonder things had escalated to this extent, and it seemed the waters he was to wade into next would be even deeper and murkier than he had imagined.

He had personally experienced the benefits brought by the Sword Qi Skill. If there really was a chance, he would naturally give it a try, of course, while ensuring the safety of his own life.

"Senior Liao."

He changed the subject, "Before coming to Lingzhou, your people at Seeking Immortal Tower had informed me that the Incense Fire Divine Sect would be making a big move. Do you now know what exactly it is?"

"We don't know."

Liao Shizhong shook his head, "After collecting incense on their journey, they disappeared without a trace, very strange indeed~"

Chen Sansi nodded.

He wasn't sure whether Seeking Immortal Tower was truly unaware of the developments or just unwilling to inform him.

By now, it was nearly time for his scheduled meeting with the Incense Fire Divine Sect.

Since the other party didn't want to discuss the matter, Chen Sansi didn't ask further, "Senior Liao, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now. I'll keep an eye on the matter of the Grand Ancestor's legacy."

"Please feel free, Mr. Chen."

Liao Shizhong said with a smile, "Once again, thank you Mr. Chen for the broken grass. This medicine is really hard to come by indeed!"

Chen Sansi did not linger any longer and got up to leave.

As he descended the stairs, he noticed Liao Shizhong also went downstairs and entered a red brothel worker's room; soon after, indescribable sounds emerged.

This eunuch actually had full functionality!

He guessed what the broken grass was used for now.

But aren't eunuchs usually castrated when they're very young?

How was it reattached?

Could it have been preserved for so many years?!

Could it be someone else's?

At this thought, Chen Sansi felt a chill and hurried away.

Moreover, if this person was indeed a eunuch from the palace, he feared he would stay in the Ziwei Mountain travel palace and would have to share this news with himself...

The people from the Seeking Immortal Tower couldn't be fully trusted either.

It wasn't to say they would definitely harm him, but one must not be without a guard against others.

This included Ning Xiang as well.

When fundamental interests were touched upon, what did a business partner count for?

It was still early when he left the brothel.

As Chen Sansi walked back to his lodging, he noticed the streets had suddenly become spotlessly clean; not a beggar or street vendor was in sight.

Not until he arrived at the front of his residence.

He saw that the lanes were fully crowded with troops, all dressed imposingly in Flying Fish Suits and carrying Xiu Chun's Blades on their waists—clearly, they were the Jinyi Guard of the Great Sheng Dynasty.

"Wham!"

"We pay respects to Mr. Chen!"

These elite military officers, directly under the Emperor, were actually saluting him in unison.

Before Chen Sansi could react, a noble young master dressed in luxurious Jinyi clothing ran up to him, extended his hand in a fist and palm salute, "Mr. Chen! I have long admired your name, and finally, I have the chance to meet you!"

"Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself.

"My surname is Cao, given name Zhi."

Cao Zhi?

"Your Highness."

Chen Sansi returned the salute, "You are of the Imperial Family, how dare I receive your courtesy?"

Cao Zhi.

The twelfth Prince.

If he remembered correctly, he was now in the Imperial Palace of Capital City, serving as the Commander of the Jinyi Guard Commanding Department, overseeing all the Jinyi Guards including the Northern and Southern Defense Commands.

It seemed that among the Princes, he was the first to arrive, and moreover, he found his way to his door late in the evening.

"Ah, it is only right!"

Cao Zhi had no airs about him and said with a smile brimming with amiability, "Mr. Chen, you are the leading hero of Ming State and the Eastern Expedition, and for this reason, you deserve to be honored!"

"Your Highness speaks too highly."

Chen Sansi had no ripple across his face, but inside, he was slightly surprised.

Because...

The twelfth Prince had Spiritual Energy within him!

This Cao Family was truly intriguing.