Chapter 118: Tools save trouble and effort, portrait, a person of extraordinary courage and insight

Watching Jiang Lintian leave, Jiang Lan quickly retracted his gaze.

Since his father is willing to help him put pressure on Emperor Xia, he can also start thinking of ways to cooperate.

He didn't expect that his father could really force Emperor Xia to surrender. Given his personality, he would only respond to soft words and not hard ones. In the end, it might lead to a situation where both sides would perish together.

Moreover, judging from the description of Emperor Xia in the original plot, his character is somewhat morbid and crazy.

"After our last contact, she should have started to pay attention to me and ordered someone to investigate me..."

"She can also investigate Su Qinghan's affairs, and because of the relationship between Su Qinghan's master, True Man Yuqing, and the royal family, Emperor Xia will also come into contact with Su Qinghan in the future."

"So my image in front of her has already been established for the most part. All I need to do now is to follow the trend and add fuel to the fire..."

Jiang Lan stroked the teacup.

This was thanks to the "gentle" and elegant gentleman image he had established in front of Su Qinghan and others.

All he had to do next was to inadvertently let Emperor Xia notice that he was also a person who was "helpless" in the game between the Prime Minister's Mansion and the royal family, and then things would be much simpler.

The first step to conquer Queen Xia is to dispel the hostility and suspicion in her heart.

Anyway, in his original plan, he was going to break his arms first.

After losing her confidants and subordinates, facing the chaotic situation of Daxia today, who can she rely on? At that time, I will be the bright sun in her dark and gloomy world, bringing her hope and light.

"The Linglong Commander of Wanshou Mountain is indeed not a simple person."

"Although she was not mentioned in the original plot, she is born with the ability to communicate with insects, fish, birds and beasts. All living creatures within a certain radius can serve as her eyes and ears. This talent has many wonderful uses. If I can subdue her and use her for my own benefit, she will help me find out a lot of unknown information in the future..."

After Jiang Lan had a plan in mind, he began to think about what to do next.

In fact, he could also replace this talent with the Fruit of Life, but if he did so, he would need to plunder the lives of all living individuals within the range and search through their memories to make inferences.

This method is very troublesome, and he won't be able to do everything by himself in the future.

"Although Commander Linglong is currently under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Supervisory Department, he is actually already serving Emperor Xia."

"But even if she keeps asking questions like this, it will be difficult for her to find out what happened in the Prime Minister's Mansion. In this case, I will help her..."

Thinking of this, Jiang Lan began to recall the vague memories of his childhood, which finally stopped on a plump and slightly plump woman.

Relying on his memory, he asked the maid to bring him writing brush, ink, paper, inkstone and other items, and then he started painting in the courtyard.

In a short while, the image of the plump woman just now appeared vividly on the white paper.

"The original body is not only elegant and noble, but also has beautiful handwriting and excellent painting skills..."

Jiang Lan looked at the person in the painting, secretly admiring him, and then added some details, making him look much older than he remembered, with more wrinkles between his forehead and brows.

After doing this several times, he nodded with satisfaction and accepted the scroll.

At the same time, he sent a message to Song Youwei, asking her to come to Yuxianfang tonight.

Several days passed, and there was no news from her, and no one knew whether she could get the turbid blood of the Blood Immortal Cult.

"Xiao Teng has been free these past few days, so it's time to find him something to do."

"It just so happens that the matter of tortoise shell divination should be put on the agenda." Jiang Lan thought of another thing.

The six pieces of tortoise shells in the original plot are the key to the Temple of the Son of Heaven.

Among them are many inherited treasures left by the ancient emperors, such as the Thirty-Six Orthodox Methods of Zhoutian, the Heavenly Book of the State, and the Kunwu Immortal Boat.

Each righteous method has great power and mystery. Although he has no shortage of means of attack now, the more opportunities and fortunes that can be seized, the better.

"There are six pieces of tortoise shells. One is in the royal treasury, and one is in the hands of the national teacher Ge Qixing. In the original plot, Lin Fan got two pieces, and Xiao Teng got one by chance..."

"At this time, we can also let Xiao Teng and Ye Ming start to get in touch."

After Jiang Lan sent the message to Song Youwei, he began to contact Ye Shiyan and asked her to find a way to get Xiao Teng to find the spirit tortoise shell.

With these two hard-working tools, Jiang Lan naturally wouldn't spend too much time on these things. With the treasure-hunting rat around, he could save himself both worry and effort.

…

Bihu Villa.

Ye Shiyan sat on a blue stone next to the green lake, taking off her shoes and socks and placing them aside. Under her pure white dress, a pair of delicate and snow-white jade feet, crystal clear and flawless, were immersed in the lake, swaying gently from time to time, causing ripples.

Many spirit fish gathered around her, making her skin look even whiter and more delicate.

She held a scroll of scriptures in her hands and read it with great interest.

As the breeze blew, her long black hair fluttered and fell, covering half of her exquisite and beautiful face. She occasionally reached out and gently gathered her hair to her ears. Her expression was cool and casual, yet revealed a sense of elegance and luxury.

During her time at Bihu Manor, she lived a free and unrestrained life.

It is much more comfortable than when I was in the Xie family before. I don’t have to worry about my identity being doubted, and I don’t have to put on a fake smile and act hypocritical all day long.

Hu Sanniang, the owner of Bihu Manor, treated her as an honored guest and did not dare to neglect her at all, providing her with all kinds of delicious food and drinks.

On ordinary days, he would not come to the courtyard where she rested, nor would he ask about her whereabouts.

It is rare for Ye Shiyan to have such a leisurely and comfortable time.

In her spare time, she would place some spiritual wine and fruits on the side, and read some ancient human history that she had been interested in, to kill time and feel very comfortable.

When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, she would pick up the magic crystals and start practicing, her strength steadily improving and recovering.

She did not practice during the day, mainly because many people would come to visit Bihu Manor during the day and she was worried about making noise and attracting attention.

In her opinion, such a leisurely life was quite good. It was as if she was being kept by Jiang Lan, and she didn't have to worry about the magic crystals needed for her cultivation.

It was just that she had to deal with messages from Xiao Teng occasionally, which made her a little annoyed.

She would be in a better mood if that guy hadn't come to disturb her.

As she was thinking this, Ye Shiyan suddenly felt the communication jade talisman flicker and there was a wave coming. She frowned inadvertently and showed obvious disgust.

But remembering Jiang Lan's instructions, he could only reluctantly take out the communication jade talisman, wanting to see what Xiao Teng wanted.

However, when he saw clearly that what was flashing was another jade talisman for communication.

The disgust on Ye Shiyan's face disappeared quietly, and her jade hand subconsciously rubbed it without looking at the content at the first time.

"You haven't asked me for so many days. You came to me so suddenly. You must have other instructions."

"He is really a guy who never comes to visit you for no reason."

She hoped that Jiang Lan would forget about her here, so that she could have some free time.

Shaking her head gently, Ye Shiyan immersed her mind in the communication jade talisman to see what instructions Jiang Lan had this time.

"Is it related to Xiao Teng again?"

"Turtle divination armor? What is that?"

"Also, let Xiao Teng get in touch with Zhang Yuan, the famous disciple of Yijian Palace who has been making a lot of noise in the imperial capital recently. It would be best if they could form an alliance and become friends..."

"Is there something special about Zhang Yuan? Could it be that he won the rare stone that Jiang Lan wanted at the auction?"

Soon, after reading the contents of the communication jade talisman, Ye Shiyan fell into deep thought.

Jiang Lan only gave her instructions, but she had to figure out how to carry them out.

Jiang Lan would explain some details before, but now he is too lazy to even explain the details, as if he trusts her very much.

"These things are easy to handle..."

Ye Shiyan could vaguely guess Jiang Lan's purpose.

He shouldn't deliberately let Xiao Teng and Zhang Yuan contact each other just for the incident at the auction. It must be that Zhang Yuan has some unknown secret.

Given his personality, if Zhang Yuan really wanted that strange stone, could he really buy it at the auction? Anyway, Ye Shiyan didn't believe it.

Afterwards, Ye Shiyan replied to Jiang Lan's message, asking him not to worry and saying that they were just a few minor matters. Then, he asked him intentionally or unintentionally if he had paid attention to anything related to the demon clan recently.

She had always been thinking about the demon scriptures and magical instruments that Jiang Lan had mentioned before.

Having slept in the Fallen Phoenix Cave for too long, Ye Shiyan had no idea about the current situation of the demon clan. When she was at Xie's house, she didn't dare to investigate further.

Anything related to the demons is prohibited in Daxia, and even if you search for it, it will be difficult to find anything.

So now she can only hope to learn about the situation of the demon clan through Jiang Lan...

However, after her message was sent, there was no response. She didn't know whether Jiang Lan didn't notice it or noticed it but pretended not to see it.

After a while, the communication jade talisman began to flash. She hurried to see it, only to find that it was Xiao Teng who was contacting her.

Ye Shiyan was so angry that he almost threw the jade talisman in his hand into the green lake.

It was not until a while later that I calmed down a little.

She was planning to follow Jiang Lan's instructions and respond to Xiao Teng, telling him that the Naxian League had been looking for the tortoise shell during this period, and asking him if he knew about it, and if he had any clues...

At this moment, another communication rune began to flash, and waves spread.

Ye Shiyan looked over and saw that it was Jiang Lan who replied, "I'll keep an eye out for it and bring it to you next time we meet."

"See you next time?"

She was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously clenched the jade talisman of communication. Her originally gloomy mood suddenly became much happier.

But how long will it take for the next meeting that Jiang Lan mentioned?

Would he keep her waiting for too long? Ye Shiyan felt that her mood changes during this period were completely controlled by Jiang Lan.

Just now, she was thinking that it would be better for Jiang Lan to forget about her.

As a result, I am a little worried that he has really forgotten me here, and I am even looking forward to our next meeting.

"This guy... is really abominable..."

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Zhenbei Palace.

In a villa, spiritual mist was rising and the wind was howling.

A skinny and tall figure, with his upper body naked, was performing an ancient boxing technique. As he swung his fists, bright and dazzling rays of light burst out, as if an ancient ferocious beast had revived in his chest, raising its head and letting out an earth-shaking roar.

The surrounding formations and restrictions began to shake, with an alarming sound.

Xiao Teng is preparing for the upcoming Southern Hunting exercise according to his father Xiao He's instructions. He is studying various skills and supernatural powers every day to hone his own combat power, intending to take his strength to a higher level.

Although it was hard work, with Xie Jianjia's company every day, he felt that all his efforts and sweat were worth it.

Especially her words of encouragement, which sounded as if they were whispered by him personally.

After performing the boxing, Xiao Teng wiped the sweat off his face, took out the jade talisman, and as usual, asked Xie Jianjia what she was doing, whether she had eaten lunch, and that the weather was really nice today...

It was not until a long while later that the communication jade talisman began to emit a breath fluctuation.

Xiao Teng looked at her with a smile and told her about the boxing skills he had practiced today. He also told her that his strength was much stronger than before and could barely touch the threshold of the late fifth realm.

Another long while passed before the jade talisman sent a signal.

Xiao Teng was already accustomed to this, but this time, the communication jade talisman contained some different information from the past.

"Turtle divination? I will ask my father about this later, but I don't think he knows much about it. But since Jianjia wants something, I must help her."

Xiao Teng secretly memorized it.

Then Xie Jianjia mentioned something else.

"It seems that Jianjia also knows about Zhang Yuan, the disciple of Yijian Palace who has caused a stir in the imperial capital recently and has become known to everyone..."

"But what she said was also true. At the auction that day, Zhang Yuan dared to bid away the strange stone in front of Jiang Lan and the mysterious woman. I think he must be a very courageous person who is not afraid of offending the Prime Minister's Mansion."

"In the imperial capital, under the feet of the emperor, the southern hunting exercise is imminent. The Prime Minister's Office dare not do anything to Zhang Yuan, but after leaving the imperial capital, it is uncertain."

"Zhang Yuan is a man of extraordinary courage and insight, he has a secret, and we have a common enemy. It is indeed possible to make friends with him as Jianjia said, and perhaps I can use him to my advantage in the future."

Xiao Teng nodded secretly, and at the same time, a warm feeling surged in his heart. Xie Jianjia was so considerate of him, just like a virtuous wife.

After he secretly memorized all the information, he ordered people to find out where Zhang Yuan was.

The Southern Hunting Exercise is imminent, and various immortal sects are sending their elders and disciples to watch the ceremony.

The Qianyuan Mansion, which is opened by the royal family once every few decades, will also be opened to all the major immortal gates in the future. Then he can go there and make friends with Zhang Yuan.

Qianyuan Mansion is a secret mansion built by the Great Xia royal family at a huge expense. It contains many opportunities and treasures, including ancient carvings, masters' insights, cliff inscriptions, etc. It is divided into three areas: heaven, earth and man.

Each area has a different concentration of spiritual energy from heaven and earth. Even if you only practice in the human area, one day can be equivalent to several days in the outside world. The more outstanding the talent, the higher the efficiency of practice and the more benefits you will gain.

Before each Southern Hunting exercise begins, the Great Xia royal family will open Qianyuan Mansion to receive the younger generation of various immortal sects and arrange residences for them. Each area and courtyard will be contested based on strength.

Young disciples from major aristocratic families, princes and nobles can also go there to compete for resources.

Half a month after Qianyuan Prefecture opens, the Southern Hunting Exercise will begin at the same time.

By that time, the Qianyuan Cave in the back mountain of the Great Xia capital will be opened, and many death row prisoners will be exiled there and become prey for the drill.

This custom has existed since the founding of Daxia, and it has a history of thousands of years.

…

At night, at the hour of Xu, at Yuxianfang.

Linshui Pavilion.

Song Youwei arrived as promised under the moonlight, wearing white clothes and white socks, spotless. After taking off her embroidered shoes, she followed Jiang Lan's example and sat cross-legged on the table.

"This is?"

On the tea table in front of him, there was an unfolded scroll.

Among them is a lifelike plump woman with a smile on her lips. She looks to be in her thirties or forties, with traces of wind and frost and time between her brows.

Although she is old, one can still vaguely tell that she must have been quite pretty when she was young.

After Song Youwei glanced at the portrait, she looked at Jiang Lan, who was sitting opposite her, with a strange look.

"Go find someone with a similar figure and face to this portrait. She must be a female cultivator with a clean background, preferably one who has no relatives or friends."

"This is a bottle of face-reshaping and bone-changing pills. If you can't find someone with a suitable figure and face, then find a female cultivator with a clean background, who is in her forties, and have her swallow the pills to transform into the appearance of the woman in the portrait."

Jiang Lan looked at her and said, while placing a bottle of elixir in a small purple jade bottle next to the portrait.

Song Youwei became even more confused after listening to this and had no idea what Jiang Lan's purpose was.

Find someone to disguise as the middle-aged woman in the portrait?

"I understand. I'll have someone look for it soon and try to find the right one."

She nodded, put the portrait and the elixir into the Sumeru Ring, and did not ask Jiang Lan why he did this.

"Thanks a lot."

Jiang Lan has always admired Song Youwei's knowledge and intelligence.

She would never ask any extra questions and would always do what she was told to do seriously without leaving any room for error.

"This is a small bottle of turbid blood. I have tried my best to find it. The elders of the Blood Immortal Sect regard turbid blood very seriously and will not let anyone touch it easily."

At this time, Song Youwei also placed a blood-red vase filled with a hazy blood light in front of Jiang Lan.

She used secret methods to conceal the aura, so she was not worried about attracting attention.

Jiang Lan glanced over and could see strands of blood flowing in it with a slightly cold and strange smell, and a misty blood-colored fog was rising and flowing slowly there.

The stickiness contained a breath of life that seemed to be corroded and polluted, as if it would burst out from the blood-colored bottle at any time, corroding and polluting all living things around it.

"Just one drop of turbid blood can corrode an entire city. If this small half bottle were to leak out, it would be enough to cause a huge disaster."

Jiang Lan nodded, rolled up his sleeves, and collected the turbid blood.

He naturally didn't want to take it for himself, he just wanted to see if he could refine it for his own use after returning, and then give it to Song Youwei and let her return it to the Blood Immortal Sect.

He has the inheritance of the Blood Immortal Sect, so when he refines this small bottle of turbid blood, he doesn't have to worry about any changes happening in it, as he can ensure that no one will notice.

Song Youwei will not be suspected because of this.

When the time comes and the Blood Immortal Cult takes action against the Great Xia national artifact, the Dragon Seal, he can do many things by borrowing this turbid blood.

"In order to condense this bottle of turbid blood, the Blood Immortal Cult slaughtered many cities in the surrounding small countries. During this southern hunting exercise, the Blood Immortal Cult should have a bigger conspiracy."

"I heard a rumor that it might be related to Dongyuan Prefecture." Song Youwei picked up the tea and took a sip with her red lips.

The Blood Immortal Cult originally came from Dongyuan Prefecture. Many years ago, the disaster that arose in the land of Jiuzhou first broke out in Dongyuan Prefecture.

Jiang Lan still remembers the plans and discussions of the younger generation of Tianyan Sect, Biyou Dongtian and other forces at the foot of Zixia Mountain.

The dragon luck of Daxia is dimming, disaster is coming, and the other major states are also ready to make moves.

Today, the Blood Immortal Sect is no longer at its former peak and is not enough to intimidate the major states. On the contrary, if Da Xia falls, there will be countless resources and territories waiting for them to divide up.

But in the original plot, no matter how unstable the situation is, Daxia still stands firm. Its deep foundation in secret is enough to make it stand out among all the immortal gates and holy places, and watch the thunder and lightning dry up.

By that stage, many people with great luck emerged, and to him, they were all green leeks.

I haven't been in good shape recently, and the plot is a bit boring and bland. I'll sort it out and make up for the word count when I have time.

(End of this chapter)