Chapter 23: Promotion to Royal Worship

This is the most powerful...path of cultivation in the world?

Zhao Duan was stunned, and suddenly recalled the legendary inheritance that belonged exclusively to the Dayu royal family.

It is said that the inheritance is extremely mysterious and powerful. Xu Zhenguan was able to achieve great success at such a young age and suppress the rebellious army single-handedly during the Xuanmen coup.

In addition to his own strong talent in cultivation, the inheritance he possesses is the more crucial point.

The original owner had dreamed of it and had the chance to obtain it, but it was just wishful thinking.

But I didn't expect that it would be so easy for me to get it.

"Guessed it?" Xu Zhenguan glanced at him with a smile.

Zhao Duan's mouth was dry: "May I ask..."

However, Xu Zhenguan stopped him from saying this:

"If you have any questions about cultivation, someone will talk to you later."

After saying that, she turned her head to look at the closed door, which opened silently.

There was another figure outside the door.

"Mo Chou, take him with you."

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Zhao Duan walked across the clean blue brick square, and his eyes involuntarily fell on the beautiful figure leading the way in front of him.

Compared to this name, Mo Chou, the name that people in Beijing are more familiar with is "Mo Zhaorong".

According to rumors, she followed the third princess in her early years, and Zhaorong was the name of her official title.

Because of his talent and learning, he was promoted after the empress ascended the throne and helped her to handle state affairs.

She was responsible for reviewing some unimportant memorials, so she was known as the "female prime minister".

Zhao Duan was not familiar with him, and the few times he tried to please him, he was met with a cold shoulder.

It is worth mentioning that because the other party was not polite, the original owner made a great wish:

Once he marries the Empress, he'll bring in that "ice-crushed" Mochou to be his bed-warming maid...

Absolutely amazing.

"Mo Zhaorong, may I ask where you are taking me?"

After walking in silence for a long time, Zhao Duan took two quick steps, came to her side, and tried to ask.

The female official was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, wearing a female official robe, with her slender waist tied with a jade belt.

Wearing a wingless black gauze hat, he exudes the fragrance of books as he walks.

She has an outstanding appearance, a cool demeanor, and a crimson plum blossom makeup adorning her eyebrows. She is indeed as beautiful as the rumors say.

It’s a pity that the sharp eyebrows and androgynous clothing dilute the woman’s beauty.

Mo Chou looked at Zhao Duan's handsome face and said in a cold tone:

"You'll know when you get there."

She seems to be hostile to me... Have I ever offended her? Zhao Duan wanted to clear up the past grudge and said with a smile:

"I'm sorry for being so presumptuous. I'm just really curious. Speaking of which, can someone who isn't a member of the royal family also embark on this path of cultivation? Miss Zhaorong, is it possible..."

Mo Chou suddenly stopped.

Zhao Duan stood opposite her with a smile: "What advice do you have for me, Zhaorong?"

Only two years younger than Xu Zhenguan, the female prime minister, a close confidant of the empress, stared at him with disgust, her pretty face frosty.

"I don't know how you managed to deceive His Majesty with your eloquence and not only did nothing happen but you were rewarded. Actually, I don't care.

Your actions abroad are evil and notorious. Your Majesty may not know the details, or you may have slandered me. But you may have deceived Your Majesty, but you cannot deceive me.

I'm warning you, if you keep your head down from now on, that's all that matters. But if you don't change your bad habits, I'll eventually expose your disguise and let His Majesty see your true face... Don't say I didn't warn you!

No, how much resentment do you have towards the original owner... Is my past image really that bad? Zhao Duan's smile froze, and he realized:

This female prime minister had a deep prejudice against the original owner.

He took a deep breath and said sincerely: "Actually, you may have some misunderstandings about me..."

Mo Zhaorong had already walked forward and ignored him.

Zhao Duan was helpless. He knew that his bad reputation could not be reversed overnight, so he was too lazy to explain and just followed.

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About a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Duan finally arrived at his destination.

Martial Arts Hall!

According to rumors, this is the area where the masters of the Imperial Palace live.

After Mo Chou showed Zhao Duan the imperial edict, she led him to a house, turned around and left, unwilling to stay with him for another quarter of an hour.

"No... please at least tell me who to look for next." Zhao Duan wanted to cry but had no tears.

With the mentality of making the best of a bad situation, he composed himself and walked up the stairs.

Directly in front, on the vermilion lacquered door fixed with thick rivets, a plaque with the words "Human Arsenal" hangs high.

"It's quite mysterious..." Zhao Duan pressed the door with both hands and pushed hard!

Squeak——

The gate was wide open, and he stepped into the courtyard. What caught his eye was a patio paved with blue bricks, surrounded by red walls and black tiles. There were trees planted in the courtyard, with their heads faintly peeking out.

Empty and deserted.

Zhao Duan was wondering when he suddenly heard a cough behind him:

"You are the newcomer sent by His Majesty?"

Scared - Zhao Duan was startled and turned around suddenly, only to find that there was a person standing behind him.

He was an old eunuch with white hair, a slightly hunched figure, a white face and no beard. He was wearing a bright red python robe, which was very eye-catching.

He looks to be in his seventies or eighties, but there are no age spots on his face, giving him a youthful look.

"That's right..." Zhao Duan hurriedly bowed:

"I am Zhao Duan, the envoy of the White Horse Division. His Majesty has requested me to come..."

The old eunuch in the dragon robe waved his hand, indicating that he already knew it and there was no need to say more.

Immediately, he looked at him with his gray eyes and suddenly asked:

"Not purified yet?"

Zhao Duan's legs felt cold, and he subconsciously covered his crotch, and his soul was about to die:

"What do you mean, eunuch? His Majesty didn't say that cultivation still requires..."

At this moment, he even wondered if the royal inheritance was called "Sunflower Manual"...

"Haha," the old eunuch waved his hand and said with a smile:

"Don't be nervous. There's no need to be so cautious in cultivation. We're just confirming it."

This joke isn't funny at all... Zhao Duan calmed down a bit:

"What's your name, father-in-law?"

The old eunuch in the dragon robe smiled and said:

"Just call us Eunuch Hai."

Are you called Hai Dafu... Zhao Duan complained in his heart, and suddenly a light bulb went off in his head, and he blurted out:

"I heard that there's a martial arts expert in the imperial city named Hai Gongfeng. He's been here since the late emperor was a child, and he's quite mysterious..."

The old eunuch in the dragon robe nodded: "This is our family."

Zhao Duan was filled with awe. He was afraid that the person before him might have a real lifespan far exceeding a hundred years.

Eunuch Hai said:

"In the Dayu Imperial Palace, there has always been a group of warriors who guard the palace. Common people call them the Imperial Guards, but they are actually called 'Emperors'. They have existed since the founding of the country by Emperor Taizu. At that time, the ten strongest men were collectively known as the 'Ten Eunuchs'..."

"Oh, but nowadays, the name has been changed. It is mostly called 'Royal Offering'. This is the origin of our 'Sea Offering'."

Zhao Duan was confused and felt:

"All offerings are... like yours?"

Eunuch Hai understood what he was asking and shook his head.

"The royal family's worshippers all practice the Great Yu royal family's heritage. Most of those guarding the palace are eunuchs like ours... but there are some exceptions. They don't need to undergo purgation to be worshippers and control this heritage. However, these worshippers are all outside the palace."

Zhao Duan felt relieved immediately.

So, he is the type who does not need to be purified... That's okay, that's okay.

I said, the empress wouldn't be so heartless... Zhao Duan calmed down and said:

"So, you're saying that besides being a member of the Dayu royal family, anyone who wants to obtain this inheritance must become a royal tribute? Wait... am I already a tribute?"

Eunuch Hai nodded happily, put his hands behind his back, walked past him, and headed towards the depths of the courtyard:

"Come with me. You are the first priest appointed by His Majesty since he ascended the throne. That's why I am personally bringing you along... Little one, if you have any questions, please tell me as we walk."

(End of this chapter)