Chapter 143 King Liang is greedy for divine meat
However, in just seven days, the friend of the Lord of Changes, the Phoenix King, had helped the entire Huai'an solve the locust problem. Mu Ting was very happy to see that the people in the city were all smiling.
Outside, Feng Ping, an official of King Liang, was already in front, being entertained by Ling Guangqing, the prefect of Dongping County. Mu Ting came to the backyard and saw the Lord of Changes sitting there leisurely.
Even now, Mu Ting still regards Qin Lang as a good friend. After King Liang's men came out, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Greetings, Star Lord."
Mu Ting kept the distance between them as a man and a god, and watched the young man named Canglang beside Qin Lang happily eating lychees. This was a fruit that was only available in Dongping County. This time, the golden powder of the Phoenix King was scattered everywhere, not only restoring the health of the people, but also many trees took root and sprouted again. Some trees that had leaves eaten by locusts grew back and even bore fruit quickly. Many new things were delivered.
In the counties and even some villages in Huai'an, temples dedicated to the Phoenix King were being built. Although everything was going well, Mu Ting always felt an indescribable weirdness.
"Brother Mu, there's no need to be so polite. What's the matter today?"
Qin Lang is giving up, there is no other way. The decay of Da Xia did not happen overnight, and salvation cannot be achieved overnight, so it takes time, and people need to slowly accept all this, feel all the changes for themselves, and then survive.
What the gods can improve is the living environment of human beings, but if they need to create more things, it is up to them to do it themselves.
Now as the Lord of Change, Qin Lang will not hinder the continued development of any human being. This is something that a 'god' must learn.
"Reporting to the Star Lord, Feng Ping, an official of the King of Liang, is already outside the palace, wishing to visit the Star Lord. Feng Ping also came this time to invite the Star Lord to be a guest at the King of Liang's palace. The King of Liang witnessed with his own eyes the blessing of the Phoenix King, and he is deeply grateful to the Star Lord, so he has come to invite you."
As Mu Ting said this, he was actually almost saying directly that Prince Liang was in danger and he should not get close to him.
Qin Lang asked back with a smile.
"Does he believe what he says?"
Being asked this question by Qin Lang, Mu Ting was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. For a moment, he was really helpless because of his good friend.
Such an important matter does not seem to be a problem at all for good friends.
There was a bright-looking woman beside Qin Lang. Every move of that woman made people feel oppressive. She also tasted the lychees, and then looked over with a pair of eyes.
For some reason, Mu Ting immediately lowered his head, not daring to look the woman in the eye.
"Xingjun, if the King of Liang truly appreciated you, he would come to Dongping County in person, rather than just sending an official to invite you. In my opinion, it would be best to just refuse."
This is the person closest to him. Although Mu Ting knows that Qin Lang is already the Lord of Changes and has the power of a god, and can turn the world upside down with a wave of his hand, but now as a friend, Mu Ting is still worried about Qin Lang and does not want Qin Lang to meet King Liang.
No matter how harmless and gentle Prince Liang appears to the outside world, the fact is that which prince who is personally appointed by the emperor to various places does not have some ulterior motives?
So Mu Ting was afraid that Qin Lang would be plotted against. After all, people have a lot of thoughts in their minds, and it is not like ordinary people who just want to have enough food.
“No, no.”
Qin Lang shook his head and continued casually.
"I feel a little bored staying in Dongping County. Why not go to Ningwu County to have some fun?"
Mu Ting felt helpless to see such a casual decision. It was as if he saw his brother Qin, who always had some strange ideas, in the god in front of him. He just opened his mouth to say something, but Qin Lang waved his hand casually, and a jade bottle appeared on the table.
"Don't worry about me. After all, I am the Lord of Change."
After he finished speaking, the jade bottle on the table moved without wind and came to Mu Ting. He reached out and took it, then heard his friend say.
"The bottle contains a rejuvenation elixir that can extend your life by twenty years. I am giving it to you and your family. If you still consider me a good friend, please do not refuse it."
Mu Ting thought of his elderly parents at home and the scene he saw that day, so he accepted the rejuvenation pill.
Then Qin Lang continued to explain.
"After I leave, continue to build the temple of the Phoenix King. If anything happens, offer sacrifices to the Phoenix King. She will bestow blessings and protect you, the people of Huai'an."
The Phoenix King also relies on incense. The more incense the people offer to him, the more he will bless the people with safety. As long as there is a natural disaster, he will help them, just like the locusts this time.
Mu Ting knew that Qin Lang had something in mind, so he said no more. After all, Qin Lang was no longer the young man he used to be. He was now the Hundred-Change Star Lord who possessed extraordinary powers.
So after a while, Mu Ting went out, and when he came back again, it was the county magistrate Ling Guangqing who came in with Feng Ping, an official of King Liang.
"Meet the Lord of Change."
"Your humble servant Feng Ping pays homage to the Lord of Changes."
Feng Ping had personally witnessed a phoenix soaring through the sky a few days ago. He found the scene awe-inspiring, yet at the same time, a certain greed flared up in him. Why were gods born gods? They deserved to be worshipped by the masses? Why couldn't humans do the same?
And when this God of Changes came down to earth to experience trials and tribulations, didn’t he also become a human?
He followed Ling Guangqing in kneeling three times and kowtowed nine times. When he looked up, he saw Qin Lang's handsome face. But just looking at this face, he was just a pretty boy. Who could have imagined that such a person would be the versatile star king with many immortal friends?
Until now, the news that Qin Lang could perform magic and even had many elixirs had not been spread. Everyone only knew that the Lord of Changes came down to earth to experience trials and tribulations, that he had awakened his memories as a god, and even that he had many god friends in heaven.
However, in many legends about gods, Baibianxingjun is somewhat weak. He cannot make the clouds and rain, cannot help the people, and is even unconscious in the mountains. All these facts add up to make people realize how weak Baibianxingjun is. Even the boy who served him before was sent by the Dragon King.
So... apart from those who have seen Qin Lang in person, many people think that this versatile star is a weak and vulnerable person.
He is only able to achieve his current fame because he has many friends who are gods.
"Get up."
Qin Lang took a look at Feng Ping and knew that his memory was correct.
After the real Rebellion of the Eight Kings began, King Gao Xu of Liang was the first one to encounter the original self, a time traveler. He directly killed his subordinate Feng Ping, faked his death and escaped, and stayed with the time traveler under the name of Feng Ping.
He saw the time traveler's ambition to become king, so he followed the time traveler as an advisor, offering him advice and suggestions, and soon won his favor.
But how could such a person want to be a strategist?
He was in poor health and often vomited blood, so the time traveler gave him pills to heal his wounds. Knowing that he was poisoned, he found him an antidote, which was really a great way to take care of him.
But later, King Liang Gao Xu led the time traveler all the way to feel the joy of being king and dominating the world, and by the way, he used his power to marginalize the time traveler. When the Rebellion of the Eight Kings was finally over, the time traveler was the winner on the surface, but in fact, King Liang was the one in power.
So what is the final outcome of the time traveler?
King Liang killed the time traveler who acted in the name of God, and after throwing dirty water on the time traveler, he ate the time traveler.
That's right, King Gao Xu of Liang was born with a poison. Even though a time traveler later used an antidote to make his body healthy again, Gao Xu wanted more.
He saw that the time traveler was carrying a huge object. He couldn't guess what it was, but the time traveler was ignorant, greedy and lustful. He was favored by the gods, but didn't know how to use such a treasure, which made Gao Xu jealous.
He killed the time traveler and ate his body, thinking that this would allow him to obtain the system to transform into a god.
What a pity... In the end, with the death of the traverser, the God-Transforming System will disappear from this world, and this world will continue to experience new natural disasters, just as it should have happened.
So Qin Lang was really curious about King Liang, and seeing that King Liang was going to play this trick of luring someone into a trap, he was very happy to cooperate.
"Your Excellency, Star Lord, recently your close friend, the Phoenix King, has been helping the people of Huai'an eliminate locusts and protecting the common people. Our prince is extremely grateful for your kindness and has specifically instructed me to invite you to a gathering at the Prince of Liang's mansion. He has even prepared fine wine and delicious food for you..."
Feng Ping felt extremely disgusted with the weak and incompetent Lord of Changes. He felt that the other party was not worthy of being kowtowed to three times. Thinking of the prince's instructions, he still said this with a smile on his face.
"When do we leave?"
Qin Lang actually agreed without waiting for Feng Ping to finish.
Feng Ping was interrupted and was speechless for a moment, then he realized that the immortal had actually agreed? Agreed?
Is this Lord of Changes so easy to talk to?
As a god, shouldn't you put on airs or something?
Finally, Qin Lang said again.
"I heard that there are many lotus flowers planted in Prince Liang's Mansion. This Star Lord likes lotus flowers the most, so I want to appreciate them."
So that's how it is?
Feng Ping didn't think much about it. As long as his task was completed, he nodded immediately.
"It's all up to you, Star Lord. You can set off anytime. Dongping County is three days' journey from Ningwu County. Don't worry, Star Lord. I have prepared everything. You can set off anytime."
Qin Lang was very satisfied with Feng Ping's understanding. He really couldn't wait to meet King Liang, who was always willing to eat people. He wanted to see what kind of greedy madman King Liang was.
Of course, the most important thing is that Huai'an already has the Phoenix Ming King, so there is no need for another prince.
As I recall, the Rebellion of the Eight Kings was characterized by constant wars, the people were displaced, and casualties occurred in every war. The Rebellion of the Eight Kings lasted for a full six years, and nearly eight million people died in Daxia alone.
So this time Qin Lang wanted to make a smooth transition from Daxia to the new dynasty without spending a single soldier.
He believed that without these princes, all the officials below would be obedient.
After Qin Lang left Beiyang, Canglang, the Dragon King's territory, killed several corrupt officials. After all, as a god, the evil deeds done by humans are almost impossible to hide, so the officials who stayed behind were all obedient officials.
A day later, Qin Lang followed Feng Ping on the road. The Qin family was also in the carriage. They had been separated from Qin Lang once before, and this time they did not plan to separate again, so they went to the Prince of Liang's Mansion in Ningwu County together.
This Hongmen Feast, until it's over, there's no clear winner...
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