Zhuanxu was one of the Five Emperors, and was known as the Black Emperor.
He actually made such a great contribution? As an emperor himself, Li Yue had just simulated it in his mind several times, but he still couldn't imagine how he would save his people.
Is he truly worthy of being called an ancient sage king?
To others, the usually composed and playful ghosts and spirits became serious, saying with a hint of admiration:
"My master once said that if Emperor Zhuanxu had not severed the connection between heaven and earth, closing the passage between the three realms, the human race would not have been able to become the ruler of the human world. Future generations should remember him."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Xiao stopped talking and instead looked at the emperor meaningfully...
Li Yue understood immediately, his long sleeves billowing like clouds as he bowed deeply.
"I swear by the emperors of the future, that the merits of the Black Emperor shall be known throughout the world, and that sacrifices shall be offered to him every year thereafter!"
Upon seeing this, the others quickly knelt down as well. They were also deeply moved after hearing about Emperor Zhuanxu's achievements.
They were all very grateful to this ancient emperor.
After a long time.
"Alright, alright, get up," Ling Xiao jumped off her seat, stretched, and her round eyes crinkled into crescent moons with a smile.
"Phew, although that person was noble and virtuous, it's better to be remembered for good deeds than to be forgotten. If people offer sacrifices to him, he will naturally feel it."
Li Yue rose gracefully and pushed a plate of Nine-Petal Harmony Cake over, saying, "Thank you, Auntie, for your thoughtfulness."
The two had been working well together; with just a glance from Ling Xiao, the Emperor knew what to do.
Emperor Zhuanxu accomplished such a great feat that even Emperor Li Yue, as emperor, had no idea about it; presumably, very few people in the world knew about it.
At this time, Li Yue, as the emperor, vowed to have the whole country offer sacrifices to Zhuanxu, which was undoubtedly a huge act of flattery.
Even if you don't take the flattery seriously, it's not necessarily a bad thing.
If Li Yue were to reciprocate this joy to the Great Jin Dynasty or the Emperor, he would have made a huge profit.
Ling Xiao continued, explaining why Caishikou was chosen as the site for the ancestral worship of Emperor Taizu:
"After the connection between Heaven and Earth is severed, one cannot freely travel between the Three Realms. My master left me a back door that allows me to contact the Underworld. This place has the heaviest Yin energy and is a relatively weak point between the Yin and Yang realms. It would be best to temporarily open a connection from here."
Li Yue's eyes flashed, and he made a plan in his mind.
After driving away the emperor and his entourage, I detected that there was hardly anyone around. Confused and seeking advice:
"Is the host planning something big? But we don't have enough points. What if we get caught?"
Even with an upgraded basic illusion, it's still not enough to deceive so many participants' five senses.
If you buy other skills or one-time items from the store, even if you include all of the system's own savings, it's still far from enough.
"We won't be exposed. Although we don't have much money, we can make the most of the resources we have."
"The Rejuvenating Pills we received have been used up, the clothes have been used, and what's the use of the Dream Pills and Fertility Pills?"
He listed them all out, but even with all that information, he couldn't figure out how to do it.
"You're supposed to be a system, not helping me complete tasks. Look at you, you rely on me for everything."
He lowered his head in shame. Yes, he was so useless. As a system, he relied on the host for everything. How could he be worthy of being a system?
"Sigh, since you're my system, I can't just ignore you. Only I would need you as my system."
Ling Xiao used a series of manipulative tactics, which brought tears to his eyes.
"If illusions can't handle a group of people, then let's add Dream Pills!"
Suddenly realizing, the Dream Pill is a key product of the Palace Intrigue System, mainly used to allow the host to enter the emperor's dream and leave an impression before conquering him.
For example, the goddess in a dream, the preordained marriage, etc., are somewhat similar to what the host is doing now.
But, "This dream pill can only be given to one person at a time, and there are so many people in this sacrifice!"
Ling Xiao looked at the system and sighed softly, saying with a sense of disappointment:
"They want to see my master, a big shot in the underworld. Am I just going to let them see him? Even buying a cake has different ranks. I'll just say only a select few can see it."
The system seemed to understand, yet also seemed not to, avoiding that gaze with shame, and weakly said, "It's still not enough."
"Same as always, a loan!"
"Why are you taking out another loan? I just paid it off..." Under Ling Xiao's accusing gaze, her voice grew softer and softer until she finally acquiesced.
Ling Xiao smiled to herself. If she had known the system would object, she wouldn't have gone through so much trouble if the loan hadn't had to go through the system.
As for the high-interest loans she was worried about, or in short, usury, Ling Xiao clicked her tongue, feeling a little regretful. She wished she had just annihilated the debtors in the past…
Now they actually want me to pay back the money? The world is going to the dogs!
………………
On the morning of the third day, a large number of people arrived one after another. Li Yue, as the head of the Li clan, managed the sacrificial ceremony together with Empress Wen, and was extremely busy.
Ling Xiao climbed up a big tree not far from the altar early in the morning, carrying a paper bag of snacks. She swung her legs back and forth, happily gossiping with the system as they pointed at the people coming down below.
A burly man walked past, confidently saying:
"Don't let his intimidating appearance fool you; he's actually extremely timid. He'll scream at the sight of a cockroach."
"My nephew seems to have complained that this man is a descendant of a founding noble family, and I've heard he's quite skilled in martial arts."
"Bullshit, it's all just for show."
Ling Xiao kept it in mind and arranged some scenes for him.
The next person to pass by was a noblewoman with extremely fair skin, her eyes full of affection, and her every glance seemed to brush against one's heart like a feather.
"Wow, what a beauty!" This woman wasn't the most beautiful she had ever seen here, but she was certainly the most charming.
"What a beautiful woman!" the system peeked at the woman while gossiping.
"She is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Pingxi's family, and her current husband is the eldest son of the wealthy Zheng family."
"A wealthy merchant?" Ling Xiao stopped chewing, looking somewhat bewildered.
In ancient society, the social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants was extremely strict. It was simply unbelievable that the eldest daughter of a marquis would marry the son of a wealthy merchant.
In modern terms, it's like a rich heiress marrying a young, blond-haired guy with a middle school education and a stubborn appearance.
"Is the Marquis's mansion owing a huge sum of money and being chased by the emperor for repayment, or is it the Marquis's daughter's unforgettable love story?"
Ling Xiao could only think of these two reasons.
"Neither," the system's voice chuckled, "because this Young Master Zheng is her fifth husband! Hahahahahaha!"
"No wonder, no wonder, but the atmosphere here is quite open."
Ling Xiao, who used to always create gory and terrifying content, was naive and unsophisticated. He and his friends got together to chat about which husband each woman was most satisfied with.
Once the sacrificial ceremony was complete, the emperor, dressed in his imperial robes and exuding majesty, stood at the very front, with the southern barbarian Khan bound like a dead pig at his feet.
The court officials, members of the imperial family, nobles, and scholars stood in complete silence.
The ghost stood leisurely on the left, its expression unfathomable, its aura becoming increasingly ethereal and uncertain, as if it might vanish with the wind at any moment.
The ceremony master was still reciting the sacrificial text.
"System, begin."
The jade ball worn by the girl silently emitted light, and more than a dozen pills suddenly appeared in the burning incense burner on the altar.
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