Chapter 332: The Saint's Book is Not Read in Fiction
The expedition is over, those who deserve rewards are rewarded, and those who deserve punishment are punished.
The eldest prince Ji Xu had both merits and faults.
Although he deserted his post during the expedition, he did manage to deal a heavy blow to the Undead Valley.
Although Xiao Yun, who had the bones of a saint, had made outstanding military achievements this time and even broke through to the Spirit Transformation Stage, he should have been promoted to a higher position. However, Emperor Yu did not mention this matter, and the matter of promotion and advancement was never mentioned again.
Some people think that Xiaozhou is just a testing ground, and Xiao Yun just did what he should do. It cannot be considered as a meritorious service and is not enough to convince the people. Zhongzhou is the place that will truly test whether Xiao Yun can be promoted to a higher position and be granted a title of nobility as an adopted son.
Some people also think that Emperor Yu wanted to balance the nobles and the commoners.
After all the rewards were given, Li Lin, whose achievements were neither great nor low, became the focus of everyone's attention.
Everyone knows that Marquis Bahuang has the potential to become the leader of the commoner marquises, but Marquis Bahuang's youngest son is not just someone with the potential to become the leader of the commoner marquis' heirs, but a real spiritual leader.
But Li Lin declined all invitations and devoted himself to practicing with the resources obtained from the ancient cave, which made the other princes a little confused.
After returning from the expedition, Emperor Yu had just finished conferring rewards, and the common people also smelled something from the fact that Emperor Yu did not confer the title of Marquis Xiao Yun, so they did not restrict the princes' travel as before. In addition, the common people were also somewhat curious about the attitudes of Li Lin and Marquis Bahuang.
After a few visits, the princes ran to the Li family.
"Brother Li, we plan to book the Huanghua Building. Let's celebrate for a few days!"
Seeing the other princes were so excited, Li Lin didn't want to spoil their fun, but he still rejected their invitation and emphasized, "Things have just begun, it's not time to celebrate yet."
When the other princes heard this, the first thing they thought of was that Xiao Yun had broken through to the God Transformation stage but was not granted a title of nobility.
"Brother Li, are you worried that Xiao Yun will attack you during the expedition to Zhongzhou?"
Li Lin was stunned, but soon understood why they said that. He shook his head in confusion, "What the hell are you talking about——"
Seeing that Li Lin was not worried about Xiao Yun, the princes became even more confused. However, this did not prevent them from thinking that Li Lin was too optimistic about Xiao Yun not being granted a title of nobility, so they began to persuade him.
"Brother Li, the fact that Xiao Yun did not receive the title of marquis after his breakthrough to the Spiritual Transformation does not mean that His Majesty supports the title of commoner marquis."
"Yes, it is no small matter for Xiao Yun to be granted a title of nobility for his adopted son. It is difficult to convince people with his merits in the expedition to the small states alone. But if Xiao Yun makes merits in the expedition to the Central Province, his title of nobility will be a sure thing!"
"Then our position as commoners will be even worse!"
Li Lin raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a half-smile, "Did you come up with these on your own, or did someone else tell you?"
"This matter is naturally..."
"Think about it again," Li Lin said helplessly.
The princes looked at each other, and after a period of commotion, they told the truth.
They were indeed happy at first, but then they heard the worried discussion of the servants in the mansion, and when they thought about it, it seemed to be true.
The First Prince said awkwardly, "To be honest with you, Brother Li, we came to you to celebrate, but our main purpose was to worry that you were under too much pressure because Xiao Yun was not granted a title of nobility. I didn't expect that you seemed... not worried at all."
Li Lin understood.
Even if they were not spies from the sect, they must have had contact with spies from the sect. Otherwise, they would never spread such words that would affect unity when Dayu returned victoriously.
"Everyone, if Xiao Yun achieved merit during the expedition to Zhongzhou, what merit would it be?"
The princes hesitated again, and one of them said tentatively, "The merit of slaying demons and conquering the sects that endanger the people."
"Don't you all want someone to slay demons and monsters, or someone to conquer the sects that are harming the people?"
"Of course not!"
"Everyone, how much help do you think you can provide during the expedition to Zhongzhou with your current cultivation level?"
This time, Li Lin spoke directly, even a little harshly.
After returning from a great victory, the princes who had just received rewards were in a state of elated. They came here to care for Li Lin, but they didn't expect that they failed to care for him and were taught a lesson instead. Any normal person would feel very uncomfortable.
However, the princes studied the books of sages diligently since childhood. Although they failed to become true sages, they also remembered the teachings of the sages.
Li Lin’s words were harsh, but they should be harsh.
Because what they are thinking and doing now is indeed dirty.
Xiao Yun did not harm the commoner marquis, nor did he harm the commoner marquis' sons like them. They didn't even know what kind of person Xiao Yun was. It was only because Xiao Yun was the adopted son of an aristocratic marquis, had a very high level of cultivation at a young age, and was appreciated by Emperor Yu, and could be promoted at any time, that they maliciously speculated on the grounds of self-protection, thinking that Xiao Yun wanted to harm them.
"Brother Li... that's a lesson."
The princes sighed helplessly, feeling upset about their dirty thoughts.
"So, Brother Li, you are practicing now so that you can contribute during the expedition to Zhongzhou?"
In the eyes of the princes, their expedition has actually ended. They are now only at the great perfection of foundation building. Even if they rely on the resources obtained from the ancient cave to reach the golden elixir stage, it will not make much sense.
Zhongzhou and Xiaozhou are not in the same league at all. Not to mention the Jindan stage, even if the Yuanying stage came, they would only be cannon fodder. It is not strange to face the Huashen stage. The most terrifying thing is that there are strong people in the Zhongzhou who are in the Jiejie stage!
Since Li Lin is practicing every minute at this moment not because he is worried about Xiao Yun, it must be in order to be able to shine during the expedition to Zhongzhou.
“It’s natural.”
After exchanging glances, the princes untied their storage bags and handed them to Li Lin.
Li Lin was surprised, "What are you doing..."
"Brother Li, we will not withdraw from the expedition, but we also know our own capabilities. We may not be able to help much during the expedition to Zhongzhou. These resources will not be of much use to us. But Brother Li, you are gifted and have already formed a pill. If you have these resources to help you, you will definitely be able to achieve some results during the expedition to Zhongzhou!"
Li Lin opened his mouth, but did not refuse. Instead, he took the storage bags very solemnly, "Thank you--"
Although he has already formed a golden elixir, he needs to be at least in the Nascent Soul stage to act in Zhongzhou.
His golden elixir had a special nature. As long as there were enough resources, he could break the elixir and become an infant. However, the resources he had from the ancient cave were not enough. Of course, he also had the resources given by the monks of the sect, but those resources were too closely related to the cause and effect of the sect. If they were used, the cause would be planted.
"Brother Li, look at what you said. Without your help, we wouldn't be where we are today."
"Yes, we would also like to thank Brother Li for your advice and lessons."
The princes did not stay long and soon left the Li Mansion.
Li Lin immediately devoted all his energy to cultivation, racing against time to improve his skills.
Because the enemies he needs to face on this trip are not from a first-rate sect.
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(End of this chapter)
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