Chapter 331 Entering the House
That night, with the introduction of Bansang, Liu Xunyi and the other two met the legendary "King of Tibet" Codan in the Dharma King Cave of the Potala Palace. He was a ferocious and majestic man in his fifties.

When Cuodan learned from Bansang about Liu Xunyi's amazing performance in the Zangwang Arena, he couldn't help but look up to him and his attitude became very enthusiastic, completely different from the "cruel tyrant" in the rumors.

Although Codan is the "King of Tibet" today, he is a real "rough man" at heart, so he is very straightforward in dealing with people. Compared with the fawning Boren and the timid Tang Cong, he appreciates Liu Xunyi who is neither humble nor arrogant and calm.

Because Liu Xunyi and Tang Cong pretended to be deaf and dumb, all matters concerning the Northern Gada League were discussed by Boren. Liu Xunyi and Tang Cong pretended to go to the toilet to secretly investigate the layout of the Potala Palace.

The scale of the Potala Palace was even greater than Liu Xunyi had imagined. Built on a mountain, it was high up and had 13 floors. It had palaces, Buddhist temples, scripture halls, monks' quarters, courtyards, and towers, all of which were interconnected. If it weren't for the bright lights in the palace, and the sentries every three steps and guards every five steps, the two would definitely have gotten lost.

Different from the "crude and shabby houses" of Lhasa City, the Potala Palace is worthy of being the former Tubo imperial palace. Its halls and scripture towers are all magnificent and luxurious, as if all the Tubo strength could be poured into this palace to highlight the lofty status of the Potala Palace in the hearts of the Tubo people.

After the dinner, a simple ennobling ceremony was held in the Potala Palace. "Posun" was given the title of "noble" by Codan, and was rewarded with 500 gold, 3,000 silver, 1,000 cattle and sheep, and 100 horses.

In addition, Cuodan also designated three streets in the west of Lhasa City and hundreds of acres of fertile land in the suburbs of Lhasa City as Liu Xunyi's territory, including the "Bajiao Medicine Shop" that Boren had painstakingly run for many years.

Cuodan's generosity was beyond Liu Xunyi's expectations. While sighing, he gradually understood why Cuodan, who was so cruel, still had so many fans.

Rewards and punishments are not just empty talk. Not only are the punishments harsh, but the rewards are generous. This is especially rare for the Tibetan nobles, who are not rich at the moment.

Late at night, Liu Xunyi and the other two were sent back to the "mansion" they were awarded by Cuodan. Although it was not as magnificent as the Potala Palace, it was already quite grand and distinguished compared to most of the houses in Lhasa.

"During the day, we were poor and penniless, but we never expected to become nobles in Lhasa at night." Tang Cong looked at the magnificent mansion, and was so surprised that he couldn't recover for a long time. He couldn't help but sigh, "Lhasa is really a fascinating place. No wonder so many people would rather risk their lives and rush to the Zawang Arena every day. It turns out that becoming a noble is so luxurious, and it is simply a step to heaven for the untouchables. Wow, wonderful! Wonderful!"

"Not only is Cuodan swift and resolute in his actions, but he is also decisive in rewarding and punishing." Boren brought a bowl of hot tea and smiled as he handed it to Liu Xunyi, who was standing by the window admiring the moonlight. He said with a simple smile, "This is Lhasa City. Here, as long as you have real skills, all your wishes can come true. I have been here for many years, but I still live in a dilapidated earthen house in the west of the city that is windy and leaky, while Brother Liu has only been here for a few hours, but he has already moved into a large mansion. Haha, it's really a shame to compare yourself to others."

"If we were in the Central Plains, we wouldn't even dare to think about such a thing." Tang Cong nodded repeatedly, "It's like a dream. I, Tang Cong, can actually become a noble in this life? Haha..."

"What? Are you tempted?" Boren said jokingly, "Why don't you stay here and enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of your life?"

"This..." Tang Cong hesitated, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Forget it. If I pretend to be deaf and dumb all day, I will be suffocated to death. Besides, compared with the Central Plains, this place is too shabby. Even if I have countless gold and silver treasures, I don't know where to go to enjoy myself. Forget it! Forget it!"

"The faster you gain, the faster you lose." Liu Xunyi, who had been silent, suddenly interrupted, "In fact, everything in front of us is an illusion, an illusion created by Cuodan for us. He can grant us wealth and glory in a moment, and he can also kill us in a moment. Dealing with such a person, you will be worried day and night, and you may die without a burial place one day. It's too dangerous."

"That's right." Boren continued, "Don't be fooled by the fact that Tsodan looks kind and approachable tonight, as if he is easy to get along with. In fact, this is just a disguise to win people's hearts, and it is not his true face at all. I have lived in Luoshui for five years, and I have seen too many people become famous overnight, promoted from unknown to powerful and wealthy. I have also seen too many people who are in danger of losing their reputation overnight, and their families are broken up. The key lies in your value to Tsodan. He can lift you to heaven, and he can also send you to hell. Therefore, for people like Tsodan, it is best to stay away from them and never have too much contact with them, so as not to burn yourself and regret it too late."

Facing Liu Xunyi and Boren's echo, Tang Cong's face turned a little awkward. He looked around the carved beams and hanging buildings with fear, feeling more and more uncomfortable. He laughed dryly and said, "Hearing you say that, I suddenly feel like I'm in a tomb. This deep mansion is like a coffin, which makes my back cold."

"Don't be nervous." Liu Xunyi comforted him, "We are just passers-by. We will fly away after getting the Buddha Lotus Seed and never come back, let alone see Cuodan."

Boren rolled his eyes and asked curiously, "You have successfully sneaked into the Potala Palace tonight. How do you feel?"

"The fortress is impregnable." Liu Xunyi said solemnly, "It is almost impossible to steal treasures from the Potala Palace without anyone noticing."

"Of course. Tsoten has settled all his relatives in the Potala Palace. He has also hidden all the gold and silver treasures he has accumulated over the years in the palace. He will be on high alert to prevent any accidents." Boren replied without denying, "Tsoten is a man of coarseness but with a keen eye. He is extremely cautious. If you want to take advantage of his loopholes, I'm afraid... it won't be easy."

"What should we do?" Tang Cong hesitated. "It's like this on normal days. I guess the guards in the palace will be even stricter on the first day of the first lunar month."

"We can never accomplish anything by ourselves." Liu Xunyi's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he analyzed thoughtfully, "If we want to go deep into the tiger's den, someone must help us lure the tiger away from the mountain." "Who?" Tang Cong and Boren said in unison.

"The eight Tibetan kings! They have been fighting for years, and each has their own agenda. We can take advantage of the conflicts and suspicions between them, and wait for an opportunity to sow discord among them." Liu Xunyi frowned slightly, thinking while explaining, "On the first day of the first lunar month, if someone causes trouble in the Potala Palace, it will surely attract the vigilance and attention of the palace guards, and we will have a chance to fish in troubled waters."

Boren hesitated and smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid this... won't work?"

"Everything depends on human effort." Liu Xunyi chuckled, "As long as we grasp the right timing and measure, we can not only steal the treasure in the chaos, but also escape unscathed."

"The eight Tibetan kings regard the pilgrimage as a top priority. Who would cause trouble on the first day of the first lunar month?" Boren questioned. "Although they fight overtly and covertly and have long-standing grudges, they are not fools. No one would allow himself to become a target of public criticism. You know, causing trouble on the day of pilgrimage is a blasphemy against Tantric Buddhism and disrespect to the Buddha."

"If the situation is calm, they certainly won't cause trouble." Liu Xunyi continued, "So we have to try to 'give them a helping hand'."

"what do you mean……"

"Now that we have successfully sneaked into the Potala Palace, the next plan can be divided into three steps." Liu Xunyi pondered, "First, try to provoke conflicts between other tribes and Cuodan, and let them stage a farce in the Potala Palace on the first day of the first lunar month to attract everyone's attention. Second, we will take advantage of the chaos to find the whereabouts of the Buddha Lotus Seed in the Potala Palace, and we must find it before the farce ends. Third, after getting the Buddha Lotus Seed, we will leave Luoshui City as soon as possible, the farther the better."

"That being said, the Buddha Lotus Seed is hidden in the secret room of the Potala Palace. It requires the key in the hands of the Eight Kings to enter. We don't have the key, so it won't help even if we create chaos." Boren said sadly, "If the Eight Kings fight, they will definitely not take the initiative to open the secret room. In this case, won't our efforts be in vain?"

Hearing this, Liu Xunyi couldn't help but raise a sly smile and asked, "May I ask, my dear brother, the eight kings all have awe for Tantric Buddhism, how dare they cause trouble on the day of pilgrimage?"

"This..." Boren didn't understand Liu Xunyi's implication, and his eyes were slightly confused. "Brother Liu, please give me some advice."

"It's very simple. The one who tied the bell must be the one who can untie it." Liu Xunyi smiled calmly and said calmly, "The only thing that can make the eight kings of Tubo break their awe is the awe itself."

"What do you mean?" Tang Cong was completely confused and asked, "Why do you need the person who tied the bell to untie it?"

"I understand." Before Liu Xunyi could answer, Boren had already realized what was going on. He showed admiration towards Liu Xunyi and said, "Brother Liu, you have a good plan. I admire you very much."

Liu Xunyi returned the greeting with a bow and said, "To accomplish this, I need you to help me gather information. I want to know the actions of the other seven kings after they entered Luoshui City."

"No problem. But..." Boren changed the subject and said worriedly, "This is very difficult and dangerous. If we are not careful, all our efforts will be wasted. I wonder who can do this?"

"I know a man who can fly over eaves and walls, jump over houses and ridges, silently and without leaving a trace. As for his ability to transplant flowers and trees, and to steal the sky and the day, it is even more unpredictable and no one can match him."

"Oh? There are such strange people in the world?" Boren was surprised and asked hurriedly, "May I ask where this 'gentleman on the beam' is now? Is he willing to help us accomplish this?"

"This..." Hearing this, Liu Xunyi pretended to be hesitant and said jokingly, "This person is far away in the sky, but he is right in front of us. But whether he is willing to help us or not, we have to ask him himself."

After saying that, Liu Xunyi and Boren simultaneously cast sly looks at Tang Cong. Tang Cong, who didn't understand why, suddenly felt a chill in his heart, and an ominous premonition quietly emerged from the bottom of his heart.

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(End of this chapter)