Chapter 400 Return to Beijing
The sudden resignation of the Imperial Master was absolutely an unexpected situation for the Emperor.
He was stunned on the spot, and after a while he came to his senses and said in astonishment:
"Why...?"
Qing Pingzi certainly couldn't publicize the deeds committed by his disciples, so he just said in a profound and mysterious way:
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The cause and effect involved in Cang Rong will be handled by our Tianxuan Sect."
"What do you mean, Taoist priest?" The emperor was worried.
Qingpingzi smiled slightly and gestured to the side:
"Cang Qi is my personal disciple. If Your Majesty does not mind, he can take over the position of the Imperial Master."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, then immediately changed his worry into joy:
"That's great!"
The emperor was well aware of the importance of the direct disciples of the masters in these secluded sects. Moreover, it was the master himself who sent his direct disciples to be the imperial teacher. This was a rare opportunity.
He was overjoyed and immediately issued an edict and asked the Ministry of Rites to arrange an auspicious day to hold the enthronement ceremony and pay homage to the imperial teacher.
The news spread quickly, and the most shocked were undoubtedly the Queen and the Crown Prince.
The former Imperial Master, Taoist Cang Rong, was the confidant of the Queen and the Crown Prince. However, he did not return for a long time after leaving the Imperial Capital this time, and when there was news again, he had resigned!
The two of them couldn't sit still and immediately tried to find a way to meet the new national teacher who was about to take office.
But after making inquiries from various sources, he learned that the two Taoist priests were in a state of meditation and abstinence, and refused to see visitors before the ceremony of conferring the title of National Master. He had no choice but to remain silent and wait for another opportunity.
Prince's Mansion.
Xiao Zirui was irritated and asked:
"Is there still no news from Captain Yan? When can we meet the person from Tianming Pavilion?"
The confidant hurriedly said:
"Your Highness, please be patient. I have sent someone to monitor the Tianming Pavilion daily. The Pavilion Master has indeed been absent in recent days, and the daily rounds of divination have all stopped."
"However, I have also heard from a few people who drew the fortune sticks that there is a rumor within the Tianming Pavilion. The Pavilion Master sent a message a few days ago saying that he will be back within ten days."
"It'll take another ten days..." Xiao Zirui frowned, suppressing his anger but still feeling very annoyed. "The Regent is unharmed and will be returning to the Imperial Capital soon. Pavilion Master, please don't keep me waiting too long!"
Another thing that made him depressed was that within two days, Nanyu sent another letter saying that the Regent had appeared safely and was continuing the diplomatic mission in an orderly manner.
"Your Highness, there's more good news!" the confidant said hurriedly, "There's confirmed news that Master Jingyuan will be back in Beijing within seven days and will be giving lectures at the Fahua Temple!"
"Really!" Xiao Zirui finally heard some good news and slammed his hand on the table, saying, "Great! Master Jingyuan only gives lectures once every twenty or thirty years. Father will definitely bring the royal family and officials to listen to the Dharma! The Prince Regent and Princess Princess will also be there!"
"Then, in front of Master Jingyuan, I want to see how Yun Qingqing will seize the spiritual object that originally belonged to Tian Feng!"
"This time, she will pay the price for her actions!"
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On the tenth day, after Yun Qingqing came out of seclusion, she received news from Zhiluo.
After Nan Yu finished his mission, the delegation set off for the capital. Zhiluo had the teleportation talisman left by Yun Qingqing in her hand, and had secretly sent Xiao Changheng back to the capital.
Zhiluo's message also included some news related to the capital from the Tianming Pavilion in the capital, including that the national teacher had resigned, the emperor was going to appoint a new national teacher, and Master Jingyuan would be returning soon.
Yun Qingqing knew that it had been a long time since they were out, so she took Chu Jingyan, whose injuries had almost recovered, and said goodbye to Ji Wujiang.
"My Lord...when will you come back?" Ji Wujiang knew that she would leave sooner or later, but he still felt melancholy at this moment.
Yun Qingqing smiled calmly and threw him a scroll:
"Have the elders set up this formation. If you need anything in the future, just send someone to the Imperial Capital to find me."
Ji Wujiang picked up the scroll and opened it, his eyes immediately lit up:
"This is... a fixed-point teleportation array!"
But he suddenly hesitated and said:
"Master, fixed-point teleportation formations have long been recorded in the ancient texts of various sects, but they cannot be used due to the depletion of spiritual energy and the changes in the world over the past two thousand years. If your formation..."
Yun Qingqing understood what he meant and said calmly:
"Don't worry, this isn't an ancient formation. I improved it during my recent retreat, specially designed for this spiritual environment. I'll set up the other end of it in the Tianming Pavilion when I return. You'll know if it works when you try it out."
Ji Wujiang was overjoyed:
"As expected of you, Lord! I'll make arrangements immediately!"
Yun Qingqing was about to leave when she had almost finished explaining everything. Ji Wujiang suddenly said:
"Master, will you attend the next Xuanmen Conference?"
"Xuanmen Conference?" Yun Qingqing raised an eyebrow. "Tell me in detail."
According to Ji Wujiang's explanation, she learned that the Xuanmen Conference was organized by the Xuanmeng and was held every five years. The main purpose was for the various sects to exchange ideas and learn from each other, but in fact it was a venue for each sect to take the opportunity to demonstrate its strength and become famous.
After each Xuanmen Conference, there are often some changes in the ranking of each sect, which directly affects the allocation of cultivation resources for the next five years.
Apart from the secret competition between several major sects, for other small and medium-sized sects, the main purpose is to gain knowledge. There are also many small sects who are satisfied as long as they can get a place to participate.
After all, only those who are qualified to participate in the conference can be considered formal members of the Xuan League, and there are many blessed places in the cultivation world that are only open to the Xuan League.
Yun Qingqing nodded after hearing this:
"I see. If you have nothing else to do then, it wouldn't hurt to go and take a look."
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