Li Wenhao, the governor of Lingzhou, sat on the main seat, raised his glasses to the two rows of nobles, and then said:
"As the governor of Lingzhou, I have mortal eyes. My old eyesight is dim and I don't recognize the talents of Lingzhou."
"Now we are inviting talented people from all over the world, and we are willing to use the theme of governing the country to compete in literary and martial arts, and leave it as a model for future generations."
"I wonder what you guys think?"
Li Wenhao said this, and the young talents in both rows put down their glasses of wine and replied in unison:
"Your Majesty the Governor, you're welcome!"
"We are very grateful to you for participating in the grand event."
Governor Li seemed to be very happy when he heard the crowd's agreement. He immediately clapped his hands, and the maids who had been arranged in advance came out with three gold basins and placed them in the center of the living room, attracting the attention of the guests present.
Extremely curious.
"What do you mean, Lord Governor?"
"As the saying goes, there is no first place in literature and no second place in martial arts."
"Since we are talking about the way to govern the country, we must not leave it without luck."
"I have specially prepared three treasures for you guests."
Li Wenhao smiled proudly, and all the guests present held their breaths and poked their heads forward, wanting to see what it was that the Governor could call a treasure.
Even Chu Qianqiu couldn't help but become curious. When he looked around, he found that the first gold basin contained pills, the second gold basin contained a weapon, but the last gold basin was empty.
Everyone's curiosity was aroused by Governor Li, and many impatient people asked:
"May I ask, Lord Governor, what kind of elixir is this, what kind of weapon is it, and what does the last golden basin mean?"
"Don't be impatient, everyone, please listen to me slowly." Li Wenhao pinched his beard and said with a smile.
"The reward for this golden basin is the Confucian elixir [Heart-Cleaning Pill]."
"Heart-cleansing pill?"
"The Book of Changes says: The sage uses this to cleanse his heart and retreat into secrets. This is the so-called "cleansing of mind and face."
"Everyone who has practiced martial arts knows the wonderful effect of this heart-cleansing medicine. It can not only repel most toxins and resist the interference of illusions, but can also help suppress murderous thoughts and control the body and mind. It is really a rare elixir.
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"There is no other way to get such a [Heart-Cleaning Pill] except from Zhishan Academy."
As Li Wenhao spoke, he stared at Chu Qianqiu. For masters in the military, a heart-cleansing pill is a particularly precious treasure. There used to be many Demon Sect masters who secretly lurked in the Confucian Sect in order to steal the Confucian Sect's secret treasure.
Unique elixir.
It sounds very similar to the Buddha's Heart Pill that my adoptive father gave me. I can keep a copy of it. Even if I don't eat it myself, it will be a good thing to exchange for resources for others in the future.
Chu Qianqiu couldn't help but look at him twice, which made Li Wenhao secretly proud. He was indeed a martial artist. If he was given more wealth and inducements, he might be able to do things for the court.
"What a great gesture, Mr. Governor."
Everyone was shocked. The young talents here include Fan Yuxuan, the daughter of the Fan family, one of the eight imperial merchants, Gong Nanxing, the son of Baicao Sect Master, Ren Daoyuan, a true disciple of the Liberal Arts Academy, etc., all of them are rich.
Lord, but they also understand that such a magical medicine has a price but no market.
It's not something you can just buy if you want. It's a monopoly resource. Occasionally, one or two will leak out. If placed in the world of casual cultivators, it will cause a bloody storm.
"Mr. Governor, is this the reward for third place?"
Gong Nanxing, the son of the leader of the Baicao Sect, asked in disbelief. Even the Baicao Sect was not that generous to give out such a magical elixir for such an exchange meeting.
You must know that they are a branch of Yaowang Valley, and even Guangming Temple may not be able to match them in terms of the number of elixirs.
Even Fan Yuxuan, the woman who tested Chu Qianqiu just now, couldn't help but want it.
"No, it should be said that these are the rewards for first place."
"If you don't have the first place in literature and the second place in military power, how can you give it to others?"
Li Wenhao waved his hand, showing the domineering power of the Lord of Lingzhou.
Everyone was swayed by Li Wenhao's wealthy aura, but they didn't know that the Governor was currently thinking of a plan to discuss with his nephew.
"Mingde, why did you take out all the [Heart-Cleaning Pills]? Take them back quickly."
"There is no need for such a precious elixir."
"Uncle, I don't want to let my children catch the wolf. How can I let the talents of Lingzhou fight without spending some money?"
"If they don't fight, how can the court fish in troubled waters?"
"This is two peaches killing three people!" Li Mingde said calmly.
"To deal with a warrior like Chu Qianqiu, lure him with fame and profit, and make him understand that the court can give him more glory and wealth, so that he can be dragged down step by step."
So Li Mingde began to lay out the bait and waited for Chu Qianqiu to take the bait.
Seeing the stunned expressions of everyone, Li Wenhao smiled with satisfaction, pointed to the second golden basin and said
"The second reward is a treasure weapon."
Now everyone was not only stunned, they almost felt like they were dreaming.
I couldn't believe my ears at all.
"Everyone understands that weapons with the characteristics of true energy are called spiritual weapons, and weapons with spiritual will are called treasure weapons."
"Each treasure weapon cast requires a martial arts master to spend at least three to five years of precious time polishing it."
"If that martial arts master hadn't reached the age of decay, he wouldn't have made such a weapon."
"This is the Houde-carrying Sword, one of the thirteen gentleman's swords of Zhishan Academy."
Teng!
As if feeling the eyes of everyone, the treasure soldier floated directly in the sky, emitting a warm light, making the surrounding VIPs feel a warm feeling of comfort.
It is indeed a valuable weapon.
It is said that if an innate master has a treasured weapon, he will have a chance to fight against a martial arts master, or at least escape from a martial arts master and ascend to heaven. Therefore, any family is eager to own a treasured weapon as a last resort.
Even for large sects such as Guangming Temple and Longhu Sect, it is an extremely rare treasure, more precious than elixirs.
This is because the production of elixirs does not necessarily require martial arts masters, while treasure weapons require martial arts masters to spend time, energy, and mental energy to leave spiritual imprints on the weapons.
The number of martial arts masters is small to begin with. Most of them either hold important positions or pursue a higher realm. Who can be patient enough to sacrifice their precious time to create treasured weapons for future generations?
Only a sect of the level of the Dragon and Tiger Sect can behave in such a luxurious manner.
"Mr. Governor, are you serious?" Ren Daoyuan, a true disciple of the Liberal Arts Academy, swallowed his saliva.
There is only one such treasure in his college. This also shows that there have been masters of martial arts in the College of Arts and Sciences, who are enough to squeeze into the second-rate forces, but it is impossible for the college to come up with such a treasure.
"The First Minister of the Ming Dynasty"
Now the Governor held a reception and brought out treasures like this.
Are you crazy, or am I crazy?
"a man of his words."
"How can I lie to you in front of all these talented people?"
Li Wenhao's face twitched slightly. He was pretending to be generous but not truly generous. Giving away such a treasured soldier would cause him more heartache than killing ten of his sons.
But he couldn't use this treasured weapon, because it was a treasured weapon that once belonged to the Cui family. It was a treasure that the Cui family exchanged from Zhishan Academy.
As a result, after the entire Cui family was wiped out, he snatched it away, only to find that the treasure weapon resisted him extremely, making it impossible for him to use it.
This time, even the nephew took out the heart-cleansing pills, and the uncle had no choice but to follow suit and double up.
"So, what about the third golden basin?" Fan Yuxuan didn't care about being reserved. She even forgot about plotting against Chu Qianqiu, she just wanted to get these treasures.
"This third golden basin, let me give it a try." Li Wenhao said with a smile.