Chapter 176: Remove the Firewood from the Cauldron (Subscription Request)

"The Imperial Observatory has the Grand Historian, the Chief Observer, the Deputy Chief Observer, and the rest are the Eight Chief Officials, the Sixteen Governors, and so on."

"I am also the Grand Historian, and Tian Xiang Zhenren is the Supervisor. The two deputy supervisors are both from the Taoist sect. Master Dafan and Master Zhiping have always been quite dissatisfied with this."

The Duke of Zhenguo spoke slowly, and Chu Wujiang suddenly understood. No wonder Mr. Zhiping was very interested in infiltrating the Imperial Observatory.

"I can understand their dissatisfaction, but this is not a reason to collude with the Demon Palace and murder the Xuanqiong Star Official."

"The Sitianjian is like a gravekeeper, one is in charge of the sky, the other is in charge of the underground, both of them are to prevent the invasion of evil gods and protect the world from peace."

"Lord Longcheng stopped the invasion of the evil god and made an unprecedented contribution. He is just right for the position of leader."

"It is only natural that he will become the Supervisor, the Grand Historian, and control the celestial phenomena in the future."

The Duke of Zhenguo made a huge promise, and not only Chu Wujiang himself, but even his personal guard Zhao Huchen showed a look of surprise.

[Godfather, is this necessary? ]

[He is only at the Yuan Dan realm. ]

The Duke of Zhenguo took a glance and said with secret voice transmission:
[Hu Chen, you don't have the vision to judge people. Don't even think about being a leader in the future. Just focus on practicing martial arts.]

Zhao Huchen didn't expect that just one sentence would ruin his career.

【Godfather! 】

The Duke of Zhenguo sighed inwardly, and seeing that his adopted son was still unconvinced, he explained carefully:
[This Lord Longcheng is not a simple person. Both Zhiping and Dafan have placed a heavy bet on him.]

[I will cut off their firewood. ]

[Go back and get another 100 military sticks.]

Zhao Huchen had no choice but to lower his head and agree.

The Duke of Zhenguo did not mention teaching his adopted son a lesson. Instead, the smile on his face became even warmer, like a kind old grandfather, and his attitude changed 180 degrees.

Chu Wujiang couldn't help but feel suspicious.

[This Duke is quite sensible. ]

[I really scared myself a few days ago. 】

[No, if I couldn't handle his momentum, he wouldn't have chosen to use the position of the head of the Imperial Observatory to win me over. This is all based on the person.]

[What a pity. If you want to be a gangster, you can’t sell out your teammates. ]

Chu Wujiang quickly figured out the Duke of Zhenguo’s countermeasures.

This move is called removing the fuel from under the cauldron.

Mr. Zhiping and Master Dafan sponsored Chu Wujiang, of course not because he was handsome, but because they wanted to train him and then support him to go to the Sitianjian so that he could share the authority of Taoism.

The Duke of Zhenguo knows their goals very well, so he will come directly to take Chu Wujiang away and see what other methods you have.

However, Chu Wujiang had no intention of betraying Master Dafan. He shook his head and said:
"I am deeply impressed by your high regard for me."

"I am just the head of the Si Tian Jian, patrolling on behalf of the gods and suppressing the demons. The responsibility is too heavy for me to bear."

The Duke of Zhenguo disagreed and waved his hand, saying:
"Tiger minister."

Upon hearing this, his personal guard Zhao Huchen hurriedly took out a jade box from his bag and handed it to the old steward of the Chu Mansion very solemnly.

When the old butler opened it, his face changed drastically and his hands even trembled slightly.

Because inside the jade box was a worn copper seal with four large characters engraved on it: [Seal of the Champion Marquis].

Chu Wujiang caught a glimpse of the seal, and the hero flags around him hummed. He immediately understood and asked in a low voice:
"Your Excellency, could this be Nangong Wang's seal?"

The Duke of Zhenguo nodded with a smile:
"Exactly."

"I heard that Lord Longcheng likes auspicious things, so I took out a fortune secret treasure from the treasury of the Sitianjian."

"A small gift is not a sign of respect."

The Duke of Zhenguo comes to visit you and brings you gifts. What a great honor this is.

It's really frightening.

In the past, Prince Dan would grant Jing Ke's every request, and the request was to sacrifice his life so that he could assassinate the King of Qin.

Chu Wujiang had the aura of [divine bravery], so he was not frightened. He placed his hand on the [Champion Seal] very calmly.

The heavenly book indeed responded, with corresponding words appearing.

[400 points of orange military luck detected. ]

No, you don't even need a heavenly book.

The luck on this Champion Marquis Seal is incredibly strong. When a warrior wears it, it is equivalent to being blessed with martial luck.

A warrior with the same level of cultivation can directly kill warriors of the same level by wearing this secret treasure of luck.

Chu Wujiang pulled his hand back, calmed himself, and signaled the old butler to seal the jade box and return it to the Duke of Zhenguo. He said in a deep voice:

"No merit, no reward." "My Lord, what do you mean by this?"

Chu Wujiang originally thought that the Duke of Zhenguo was here to cause trouble, but it turned out that the gifts and pancakes he sent were more outrageous than the other.

It's so scary.

The Duke of Zhenguo smiled slightly:
"The former champion marquis has established countless reputations and is known to the world."

"This martial fortune has also been passed down, and it will continue uninterrupted. I will naturally choose a suitable successor for it."

"As long as Lord Longcheng is willing."

Chu Wujiang pondered and said:

"My Lord, I cannot take on this responsibility."

Zhao Huchen felt that Chu Wujiang did not agree directly and thought it was simply against human nature.

Ordinary fortune-giving secret treasures are of little use to warriors.

For example, if you have a secret treasure of wealth at home, it will not be able to bless you with prosperity unless you know how to do business.

But a secret treasure of fortune like the Champion Marquis Seal can directly affect the degree of cultivation and combat, and it cannot be measured by money.

Similar treasures placed in martial arts holy places include letters from ancient immortals, original works of painting saints, handwritten Buddhist scriptures, etc.

If Zhao Huchen wants to get this treasure, he can call anyone his godfather.

The Duke of Zhenguo obviously expected that Chu Wujiang would not agree directly, so he said sincerely:
"Once Cang Qiong dies, the Si Tian Jian cannot remain vacant as the head."

"I have always preferred to have nothing rather than something less than perfect. The person in charge of the Si Tian Jian must be someone who cares about the people of the world."

"Master Long Cheng, with his Yuan Dan realm cultivation, faced the demon Po Xun head-on. He is extremely brave and capable of taking on great responsibilities. It is not impossible for him to be in charge of the Si Tian Jian in the future."

Chu Wujiang took a deep breath. He had considered everything, but he had not expected that the Zhenguo Guild would offer such a high price.

But on second thought it makes sense.

He now has the friendship of Master Dafan and Mr. Zhiping, and can receive their protection.

Once you turn against the Master and accuse him, you will become a villain, and all the protection and friendship will disappear into thin air.

Mahayana Temple and Yuanji Academy will no longer accept Chu Wujiang.

There is no benefit, so who would surrender?

True bravery is not only about facing emperors, generals, Buddhas and immortals, but also about never changing your beliefs in the face of huge benefits.

Indeed, there is something wrong with Master Beiku.

But I have already promised Master Dafan.

One should not betray one's friends; this is a matter of principle.

"Master Misery, no problem."

Chu Wujiang let out the breath and had no intention of changing.

"Lord Longcheng!"

Zhao Huchen could no longer bear it. He refused to agree to such good conditions for betrayal.

I would have agreed long ago.

"Hu Chen, you have no right to speak!"

"Get out!"

When the Duke of Zhenguo saw that Chu Wujiang was unmoved, he immediately scolded him.

Zhao Huchen left the Chu Mansion with an unwilling look on his face.

The Duke of Zhenguo then said with a guilty look on his face:

"Hu Chen has an excellent talent for martial arts. After he entered the Hidden Dragon Ranking, he has no idea of ​​his own limitations."

"I hope Lord Longcheng will forgive me."

Chu Wujiang shook his head, indicating that he didn't care.

He knew that Zhao Huchen was acting stupid on purpose to test him, so he looked at the Duke of Zhenguo with a smile.

The Duke of Zhenguo coughed and said:
“Lord Longcheng, if Buddhism can protect you, or Confucianism can protect you, then I can protect you, too.”

"You must know that the virtue and vice of a person are like a mouse. It all depends on where it lives!"

"The Imperial Observatory and the Duke's Mansion are the most suitable places for Lord Longcheng."

Chu Wujiang took another deep breath, exhaled slowly, and answered firmly:
"Master Misery, no problem."

"I know."

(End of this chapter)