klisemfg Chapter 353: The Announcement 1, Tianqi is shocked
Chapter 353: The Announcement 1, Tianqi is shocked
Tianqi Imperial Palace, Pingqing Hall.
The news that the immortals had descended upon the mortal world and gathered at Qianjintai had long been passed into the palace by the Shadow Sect and the Jinwu Guards who were patrolling the capital.
At first, Xiao Chongjing didn't believe in immortals.
It was not until the Shadow Sect's leader Yi Bu, the Palace Commander Mu Liuyun and Zhuo Qing reported the same news to him that he realized the seriousness of the matter.
In the Pingqing Palace, at the foot of the imperial steps, Yi Bu and Mu Liuyun stood on both sides with frightened expressions.
Xiao Chongjing's eyebrows were almost twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川". His eyes wandered as he muttered to himself:
"In my Dali, there appeared a man named Li Changsheng who could live for a hundred years. With his profound cultivation, he always claimed to be an immortal who had been banished to the world."
"I always feel that he is just being mysterious. Today, a fourth-level immortal suddenly appeared! So, this old man Li Changsheng is not bluffing..."
Zhuoqing has high cheekbones. These days, he has been using his true energy to prolong Xiao Chongjing's life.
Now Xiao Chongjing is getting healthier and healthier, but it is a pity for the loyal Zhuoqing. Zhuoqing's vitality is greatly depleted and he looks like his body has been hollowed out.
He bowed slightly and said, "Li Changsheng only has advanced martial arts skills, but he is far from being an immortal."
"But according to the intelligence gathered by this old slave and the subordinates of General Yi and General Mu, the four so-called extraterritorial immortals gathered at Qianjintai really cannot be underestimated!"
"My disciple saw with his own eyes that one of the immortals in gorgeous white robes raised his hand and caused auspicious snow to fall within a radius of four or five miles!"
"It's April, a warm spring day, and he waved his sleeves and dark clouds gathered in the sky, almost covering half of Tianqi City! This kind of skills are definitely not for ordinary people."
Yi Bu quickly nodded and said, "Your Majesty!"
"What Grand Supervisor Zhuoqing said is true. The disciples of the Shadow Sect have personally witnessed the power of those four immortals. The most terrifying one is probably the guy with the silver armor and silver spear!"
"According to my disciples, he claims to be the Western Region Immortal Li Changgeng, the same name as the legendary Taibai Jinxing."
"Furthermore, he's riding a real dragon with a spear, descending from the sky on the wind. Judging from his posture, a single sweep of the dragon could pulverize half the city!"
"That's not all. The other three of them all possess magical powers. If these four join forces, I'm afraid Dali will face an unprecedented catastrophe!"
Xiao Chongjing's gray beard twitched as he said, "Well... I've heard everything you said."
"Fortunately, they are only looking for a treasure called the Taibai Giant Clam. They say it was stolen, so they came to the mortal world to search for it."
"General Yi is very knowledgeable. Have you ever heard of this thing?"
Yi Bu shook his head, his expression difficult. "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have never heard of this thing before."
Xiao Chongjing turned his gaze to Zhuoqing again: "Zhuoqing, what about you?"
Zhuoqing also shook his head: "I have been with Your Majesty since I was young. The farthest I have been is to a few prefectures in Dali. I have no idea of such a treasure."
Xiao Chongjing ignored Mu Liuyun. He knew in his heart that it was useless for Mu Liuyun to ask about something that neither the Shadow Sect's leader nor the personal eunuch knew.
There was a sudden silence in Pingqing Palace.
Xiao Chongjing stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the sunny sky outside the hall and said slowly:
"Since these four so-called immortals are only looking for treasure, we don't need to worry too much. As long as they don't harm the people in the city and don't destroy my capital, we can let them go."
Unexpectedly, as soon as Xiao Chongjing finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside the hall, and then a eunuch in purple clothes and a ceremonial crown walked in.
Zhuoqing looked up and saw that it was his disciple, the famous "Wind and Snow Sword" in the martial arts world - Jinxian.
As soon as Jin Xian entered the hall, she bowed to Xiao Chongjing and said:
"Your servant Jinxian pays homage to His Majesty!"
Xiao Chongjing glanced at her and said softly, "Please stand up. Does Jinxian have any other news to report to me?"
Jinxian stood up, straightened his clothes and replied respectfully:
"Your Majesty, I have just learned that the four immortals have taken up residence at Qianjin Terrace and have even issued a notice!"
Xiao Chongjing was shocked when he heard this, his eyes widened: "Announcement? What announcement?"
Jin Xian bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial edict states...the four of them are here precisely to search for a treasure called the Taibai Giant Clam!"
Xiao Chongjing urged impatiently, "I've known about this for a long time. Tell me the key points!"
Jinxian quickly told Xiao Chongjing the contents of the notice from Qianjintai. After listening to Jinxian's narration, Xiao Chongjing felt the blood rushing all over his body, and an unspeakable fear quickly climbed up from the back of his heart to the top of his head!
Especially the sentence "If this treasure is still not found after three days, we will use the four extreme magical powers to raze Tianqi City to the ground. At that time, no matter how high or low, everyone will be turned into dust!" made Xiao Chongjing's eyes go dark and he stumbled backwards!
"His Majesty!"
Seeing that the old emperor was extremely frightened, Zhuoqing flashed and reached out to support Xiao Chongjing.
Yi Bu and Mu Liuyun were also frightened and broke out in cold sweats, rushing forward to help Xiao Chongjing.
"Quick! Quick...Quickly gather all the ministers, and call the Minister of Revenue and the Left Vice Minister of Works to Pingqing Palace!"
"Zhuoqing! Zhuoqing... Go quickly and tell the Imperial Observatory I'm going to tell them to come see me!"
After hearing Jinxian's instructions, Xiao Chongjing felt as if he was about to be drowned.
He gave orders incoherently until Zhuoqing helped him sit on the dragon throne and he calmed down a little.
But now Xiao Chongjing is burning with anger!
When the three-day deadline is up, if these four immortals cannot find that damn Taibai Giant Clam, then Tianqi City will really be wiped out from the face of the earth!
By then, both the emperor and the common people will be reduced to ashes!
Zhuoqing was also in a dilemma. He had spent a lot of effort to get Xiao Chongjing well enough to attend court and govern the country. If something unexpected happened again, all the hard work of the past few months would be in vain!
Thinking in his heart, Zhuoqing looked at Jinxian, who looked bewildered at the foot of the imperial steps, with some disgust:
"Look at what you've done! If His Majesty gets scared to death by you, I'll show you how I'll deal with you when I get back!"
"What are you standing there for? Back off!"
Jinxian felt a little aggrieved and opened her mouth to explain but swallowed the words back.
He leaned forward and bowed to Xiao Chongjing, saying, "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself!"
After saying that, he retreated in disgrace.
Zhuoqing's action was actually to protect Jinxian, but leaving that aside, Xiao Chongjing took a few deep breaths and finally recovered from the fear he had just felt.
He looked at Zhuoqing with fear in his eyes: "Zhuoqing!"
"Convey my will and draft an order to be sent to the whole country immediately—"
"Post the images and drawings of the giant clam described in the proclamation in every province, prefecture, and county!"
"Anyone who can present this treasure will be granted a title of nobility and a reward of ten thousand taels. Three days... I only have three days!"
Zhuoqing pulled out a silk handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped the cold sweat from Xiao Chongjing's forehead. She then poured a cup of ginseng tea and brought it to the old emperor.
"Your Majesty's health is paramount. I will take care of it right away. Please do not worry. I have many talented people in Dali, and we will definitely find a way!"
When Yi Bu saw that the emperor gradually regained his composure, he remembered what the disciple had reported to him this morning - the third-generation disciples of the Ying Sect met Wen Yanzhao, Baili Dongjun and the other three at the Wangdu Inn in Shangyuan Town outside the city.
He glanced at Mu Liuyun, then at Zhuoqing, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:
"Your Majesty! I just remembered something..."
Xiao Chongjing took a sip of ginseng tea, his breathing still unsteady but his tone was very stern:
"What time is it? Tell me what's going on!"
Yi Bu leaned forward and said slowly:
"My disciples told me something this morning. They saw the Lingnan rebel Wen Yanzhao and Baili Luochen's grandson Baili Dongjun and others at the Wangdu Inn in Shangyuan Town, three miles outside the city!"
"I'm wondering... could it be that their strange appearance at this time is related to these immortals?"
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