Zhang Xuezhou had never entered the imperial palace in Chang'an City, but in the Huainan Palace in Shouchun City, he still felt the top-level luxury of the Han Dynasty.
The buildings of the Huainan Palace are not as high-tech as those in the real world, but Zhang Xuezhou was amazed by its exquisite hand-carvings, and lamented that it was difficult to carry out such meticulous carvings in reality when he was used to cement bricks.
This completely different difference is huge, and it also shows the vast differences between the two worlds.
It is not that Zhang Xuezhou has never thought of exploiting the differences in the world to seek some benefits.
But Zhang Xuezhou has experienced a lot, and he knows very well that a good woman cannot make a meal without rice.
Society is an extremely all-round development, and it is extremely difficult to break any link.
For example, Zhang Xuezhou once asked Dong Zhongshu to build a legal instrument called a 'weight'. It seemed to only have the function of simply measuring weight, which was an extremely inconspicuous thing in reality. However, this was an instrument that was difficult for him to construct under normal circumstances.
This not only involves the Mohist structure of the 'weighing instrument', but also involves related magic weapon materials, the near-monopoly foundry industry, and related connections.
If Zhang Xuezhou wanted to make the instrument 'weight' by himself, he would need to obtain fine gold, and use simple graphics on bamboo and wood chips to explain to the craftsmen the principles of modern construction of weight tools. He would have to bribe the craftsman's supervisor to customize it.
It requires skilled craftsmen.
Any link requires a lot of Zhang Xuezhou's time, as well as many other requirements including money.
It seems that Weng Weng and Dong Zhongshu helped build the trap tools casually, but they have overcome too many obstacles.
Including top craftsmen, including changing the craftsmen's tools, including the money for the craftsmanship, and free materials.
Even if Zhang Xuezhou makes a simple and illegal weighing tool, it will take an extremely long time.
The wasted years will make time pass quickly. If he has several more advanced tools in his life, it will be enough to consume his whole life.
And turning this content into revenue is a long process.
Zhang Xuezhou thinks this may be like most painters who never got rich during their lifetime, only to gain high prices for their paintings after their death.
Seeing the exquisite architecture of the Huainan Palace, many thoughts passed through Zhang Xuezhou's mind.
He didn't squint his eyes, and after scanning some of the buildings that caught his eye, he focused more on the king on the high seat.
The other party's figure and temperament are very similar to Emperor Jing's, but he has a bit more elegance and his whole face looks indifferent.
"Send it up!"
Seeing Zhang Xuezhou holding the animal skin in both hands, King Huainan nodded and signaled to the officials beside him.
"An animal skin dedicated to the recording technique by Dongfang Invincible!"
The official reached out and took the animal skin that Zhang Xuezhou was holding. After watching and testing it several times to confirm that there was no trace of mana on the animal skin and that there was no poison or other malicious stuff inside, he shouted and sent the animal skin to King Huainan.
"Dongfang Bubai, Lei was mentioned that what you presented was a first-class technique. How did you know that the animal skin recorded on it was a first-class technique?" King Huainan Wen asked.
"Your Majesty, because Lei Qui has learned this technique on animal skins," Zhang Xuezhou replied: "I heard Qing Lingzi mention that this technique is a horizontal sword technique when he was chasing Lei Qui. This should be the first-level sword technique belonging to the Zong Heng School.
Technique!"
The voices of everyone in the palace hall instantly exploded due to Zhang Xuezhou's words, and various small voices continued to chatter.
"Where is Qing Lingzi?" King Huainan asked.
"died!"
"pity!"
King Huainan sighed.
"Possessors of horizontal sword skills are almost innately invincible in swordsmanship." King Huainan lamented: "Qing Lingzi was defeated by a first-class sword skill, and his death was not considered unjust."
The purpose of combat spells is to fight, and it is extremely normal to die in a fight.
It seems that Qing Lingzi is dead, but the Huainan Palace has gained a more powerful thunder quilt. This kind of transaction is not a loss.
King Huainan glanced at the dense ancient Chu characters on the animal skin, and then looked down at Zhang Xuezhou standing below.
"You already have a first-class technique, why don't you learn it?" King Huainan said.
"Your Majesty, I can't learn it," Zhang Xuezhou said, "Compared to swordsmanship, I prefer alchemy!"
"Oh? Are you good at alchemy?"
"I'm good at refining three-day Bigu Powder!"
Zhang Xuezhou proudly mentioned what he was good at, which aroused low laughter from the officials and guests in both rows.
"Three-day Bigu Powder is also very good!"
King Huainan nodded slightly.
He thought Zhang Xuezhou was hiding something secretly, but he didn't expect that the other party's level was only so high.
Refining three-day Bigu Powder is not an extraordinary ability. It is only the level of a junior alchemist. There are hundreds of alchemists of this level in the Huainan Palace.
The other party's standard as a retainer is a bit low, but for the sake of offering treasures, the Huainan Palace can also support such an idle person.
The King of Huainan was thoughtful and heard Zhang Xuezhou respond loudly in the hall.
"I heard that there are elixirs of longevity and immortality in the first-class elixirs, so I thought about handing over this first-class elixir in exchange for the permission to go to the A-shaped room to see the elixirs." Zhang Xuezhou said loudly: "As long as I can do it in the future.
After refining the elixir of longevity and elixir of immortality, I will be an alchemist respected by everyone."
"It's a great point." King Huainan nodded and hesitated for a few seconds before saying, "But there are no longevity pills or immortality pills in my Wenying Pavilion."
"There must be a formula that is a little bit close to it." Zhang Xuezhou said happily: "As long as you nod, I will go to Room A to look for it."
"Go for it!"
The King of Huainan did not expect that Zhang Xuezhou presented the technique scroll not to make a living, but to get into the first-class house.
This made him slightly surprised, and he nodded again.
"Your Majesty, this volume of first-class skills has not yet been verified." A red-robed official stood up and said: "And this person holds the swordsmanship of Lei Qui. If he wants to hand in the tribute, Lei Qui should be the reward for going to Wenying Pavilion!"
"Your Majesty, this technique is invincible in the East. I am just a passer-by. I once picked up animal skins and learned a few tricks!"
The low voices of discussion sounded, and Lei Fei had to stand up.
"Oh, did you kill Qing Lingzi with just two hands?" King Huainan said with a smile.
"Qing Lingzi is unlucky, I won by luck," Lei Ban said modestly.
"luck……"
The King of Huainan hummed.
He raised his right hand and looked at the bloody lines in his palm. His brows tightened and then relaxed, thinking in silence for a moment.
"Your Majesty, Tianjiu wants to see you!"
The King of Huainan did not express his position again, but everyone had different opinions, and there were whispers of discussion. When the red-armored guard wearing a big crown came in to report again, everyone's voices were lowered.
"Please come quickly!" King Huainan said with a smile.
He glanced at Zhang Xuezhou, then at the thunder quilt, and waited for a few seconds before looking at an old man in red who was walking quickly towards him.
"Meet the king!"
The old man in red bowed and saluted. When King Huainan spoke, he turned his attention to Lei Quilt, who was a few steps away.
When his eyes glanced at the two guest orders that Lei was holding, his eyelids couldn't help but blink.
I have to say that he did make a mistake today.
Tianjiu thought that the one lying down was Lei Gui, but Tianjiu didn't expect that it was Qing Lingzi who died.
"Thunder was caught by this person who acted recklessly with the help of first-class skills. He beat Duan Sheli to death on the ring with his front foot, and then killed Qing Lingzi with his back foot. This person is full of ferocity..."
Tianjiu spoke generously, constantly criticizing Lei Qui's faults.
Standing in the main hall, Zhang Xuezhou finally understood why Lei was in a situation where he was being chased by Qing Lingzi when he was interviewed.
King Huainan's temperament was too indifferent, and he almost ignored the different opinions of his subordinates. He did not express his position clearly and allowed the disputes among his subordinates to come to light.
As for who died as a result of this dispute, or who suffered a loss, King Huainan would not be too concerned.