Only by making the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect, which Zheng Ya fabricated, appear supreme and powerful could Zheng Ya's safety be ensured.
Otherwise, a ranged spell attack from any Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator could easily take Zheng Ya's life.
Using empty promises and grand gestures to deceive people, the stand-in's words and actions were precise. He shook his head and denied it as he strolled through the hall: "It is normal for disciples of the immortal sect to be exceptionally talented."
Otherwise, how could the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect have avoided the world-ending war three hundred years ago?
Although my spiritual root aptitude is only mid-grade earth spiritual root, I have gained the favor of the immortal masters of the immortal sects, which is to be honest thanks to the legacy of my ancestors in the Fu family.
After all, if the immortal sects set up shops in the Great Li Dynasty to sell spiritual medicines and spiritual root repair fluids, exchange them for cultivation resources, and support the princes, they would be suspected of plotting to seize the throne.
As for supporting Fu Yingtian's spiritual root, I think everyone understands that the Fu family has declined generation after generation, and now they have completely lost their military power. Do you all understand where the root cause lies?
"Uh, Ya-ge'er, from whom did these secrets come?" Seeing the Fu family's disciples' astonishment, Madam Fu Qian stood up and asked, moved.
This kind of subtle suppression is something that ordinary people cannot perceive.
There are far too many things involved.
The imperial power struggles do not allow military power to fall into the wrong hands. The powerful nobles in the court vie for fame and fortune, and there are even infiltrations by intermarried families to seize power through trickery and plunder. There are endless schemes and plots.
Over the years, the Fu family has produced many exceptionally talented individuals, but none of them have survived to restore their ancestors' glory. Why?
This problem is something that only those in charge and shrewd individuals can see through, and they simply cannot perceive the hidden danger within it.
Having witnessed three generations of the Fu family being embroiled in the power struggles and intrigues of the upper echelons, the Fu family naturally understood the implications. However, they couldn't understand how a stand-in could possibly perceive the Fu family's hidden murderous intent.
The stand-in turned to the bewildered Fu Ying and said, "This cousin was born with auspicious signs and was born with a companion jade pendant, which is engraved with the words 'Born by Heaven, may your fortune and longevity be long.'"
Isn't that precisely a symbol of that position...?
"Alright, Ya-ge'er, you haven't answered my question yet?" Madam Fu interrupted him in alarm. Was this a topic that ordinary families could discuss?
For this reason, the Fu family took Fu Ying under their wing from birth to raise him, but instead of nurturing him, they sent messages to the emperor that Fu Ying was a womanizer and of no use. So it wasn't that the Fu family didn't value nurturing Fu Ying's innate talent.
Rather, she was born into the wrong family, which prevented Fu Ying from growing up and endangering the Zheng imperial power.
Zheng Ya is equivalent to four lifetimes, and with the influence of modern networks, he has learned about all kinds of conspiracies and tricks. Not to mention that now with the assistance of the Sihelou spiritual energy system, it is easy for him to see the root of the Fu family's problems.
The stand-in smiled faintly: "I am only sixteen years old, naive and ignorant of the ways of the world. Without the guidance of a celestial master, how could I possibly know about the crisis facing the Fu clan?"
"Alright, I understand. May I ask about the Immortal Sect's intentions?" Fu Qian asked cautiously via telepathy, her composure crumbling as she trembled slightly, barely able to stand with her cane.
The Fu family members dared not utter a sound, and their stand-ins circled around Fu Ying, sending a telepathic reply: "I do not know the true intentions of the Immortal Master of the Qian Yuan Immortal Sect."
However, the Immortal Master once instructed me to seize an opportunity to convey a message to the direct descendants of the Fu family regarding the true and false Baoyu.
"What does 'real and fake Baoyu' mean?" Fu Qianshi imagined a terrifying answer and asked in an excited, trembling voice.
Jade, a national treasure!
Moreover, it is a companion spiritual treasure, an innate jade pendant, and the inscription on it shows its extraordinary status, indicating that it is qualified to be in a higher position.
The key issue is this crippled world, a society where half-crippled human culture is passed down, and where people believe in the ways of heaven and spirits.
Once Fu Ying achieves something, she can raise her voice and demonstrate the power of her innate spiritual treasure, which will resonate throughout the world.
It can be said that a single rise to power can achieve what Prince Rong has secretly won over people's hearts for many years.
The direct descendants of the Fu family did not lack hope for that day to come.
However, the powerful oppression of the imperial authority forced the Fu clan to retreat to a corner and live as wealthy idlers in order to avoid the disaster of extermination.
However, a single sentence from the stand-in rekindled Fu Qian's hope that he might see Fu Ying take a seat in his lifetime.
Fu Ying, who was in the stand-in position, felt uneasy, but secretly communicated with Fu Qianshi via telepathy: "The Immortal Sect has a surplus of puppet pills."
The fact that he openly demanded the puppet pill was actually an implication that the direct descendants of the Fu family were cultivating Baoyu to achieve great things.
Unfortunately, not a single member of the Fu family comprehended the Immortal Master's hints.
The Immortal Master once called me stupid, indirectly insulting the Fu clan as foolish and ignorant. So I revealed the first of the three rules of the agreement, the annulment of the engagement, as a test.
I never imagined that you would raise Baoyu to be such a lustful wretch…
"Ah no, that's not it. Baoyu just hasn't experienced the ways of the world or the trials of the battlefield. It's all to deceive the royal family."
"If the Immortal Sect is willing to nurture Baoyu to achieve great things, I will naturally arrange everything and respond to the Immortal Sect's call!" Fu Qianshi excitedly defended herself via telepathy.
The double nodded slightly and transmitted his voice: "Are you confident that you can regain control of the military?"
"Ya-ge'er, I won't hide it from you, the Yong and Dai prefectures originally controlled nearly one-third of the dynasty's military power."
However, after the Crown Prince's attempt to force the emperor to abdicate failed, the Fu family's military power was taken back by two generations of emperors.
However, the military prestige built up by the Yong and Dai prefectures meant that if they were to raise their arms and call upon the emperor, they could, if not regain a third of the dynasty's military power, at least control a fifth.
The key is that this military power extends throughout the Great Li Dynasty. Does Ya Ge'er understand? Fu Qianshi had no choice but to reveal the hidden tricks left behind by the Yong and Dai families.
Most people know the saying, "Once you enter the gates of a noble family, it's like entering a deep sea."
Moreover, how could the Yong and Dai families, who once controlled one-third of the dynasty's military power, not leave a way out for their clansmen to ensure their safety?
The double cleverly exposed the Fu family's scheme, satisfied, and sat back in the main seat, waving his hand to dismiss everyone: "Alright, we can't even agree on the first clause of our three-point agreement, so there's no need to talk anymore, you can leave."
"Ya-ge'er, what's wrong with you?" Fu Qian asked anxiously via telepathy. Why did you kick him out?
The Fu family members scratched their heads, and when they caught a glimpse of the substitute's disgusted and contemptuous expression, they were all filled with shame and anger. When did they allow a son of a concubine to ride roughshod over them?
The stand-in reclined on the armchair again, crossed his legs, and sipped tea while secretly replying telepathically: "Grandma, we can openly oppose you, but secretly transfer Baoyu to the immortal sect for cultivation."
"Alright, but in that case, you will become the target of everyone's attacks, and your safety will not be guaranteed!" Madam Fu was worried that he would be killed by powerful people, which would delay Fu Ying's important matter of entering the Immortal Sect, and it would be a loss for him.
Who cares about the life or death of an illegitimate son!
The stunt double noticed the feigned concern and impatiently shooed them away: "Aren't you leaving? You're going to get yelled at!"
"Hmph, let's go. You'll have your day when you beg to return to the Fu family!" Fu Qianshi didn't want to ask any more questions, so she angrily left after saying that.
The direct descendants of the Fu family hurled a few venomous insults at him, then left with Fu Qianshi.
This entire meeting was monitored by Xie Ming and Emperor Chengping using the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams Demon-Suppressing Array: "What are Your Majesty's thoughts?"
"Fu Ya cannot be allowed to live!" Emperor Chengping realized that the substitute and Fu Qianshi were secretly plotting something. He felt that eliminating the substitute would sever the connection between the Immortal Sect and the Fu clan, allowing him to probe the Immortal Sect's strength before making a decision.
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