Chapter six hundred and ninety-eight, beginning and end
In the main hall of the Taoist Palace, tens of thousands of jade boxes were piled up there, which looked extremely spectacular, constantly impacting the eye nerves of Shouzheng and Xuanming.
After silently reciting the Tao Sutra three times in succession, Shouzheng calmed down and asked: "There is one thing that I need to ask clearly. Is the origin of these heavenly and earthly treasures from the sages innocent?"
"After all, the Dao Palace is a place outside the world. Please forgive me, sages."
Lin Ze had long expected that the Taoist Palace would have doubts about the origin of the large quantities of seventh-grade heavenly materials. He calmly picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, saying: "There is a reason for it, please listen slowly.
Come."
"To be honest, some time ago, I took people out to sea to find my teacher Xu Fu. Unexpectedly, I unexpectedly found Penglai Island and met various overseas Taoist sects."
"I would like to ask the Palace Master and the elders to forgive me for something. I heard what the Palace Master said earlier and the attitude of Palace Master Biyou, and I learned that overseas parties are extremely disgusted with our Immortal Way."
"In order to avoid trouble and not delay the search for a teacher, I have claimed to be a disciple of the Taoist Palace to various overseas sects. I am a little offended, but I have no choice but to do it. I hope you can forgive me."
Shouzheng and Xuanming looked at each other after hearing this.
Shouzheng said calmly: "As long as the sages do not use the name of Daogong to do evil, but just use the name of Daogong for convenience, it is fine. The sages don't have to worry about it."
An expression of relief appeared on Lin Ze's face: "The Palace Master and Dao Palace are broad-minded, and I can't thank you enough."
Well, the matter of borrowing the name of Dao Palace is finally settled.
Xuan Ming interjected at the right time: "I wonder what means the sages used to take out so many seventh-grade heavenly materials from the warehouses of various overseas sects?"
"Forgive me for trying to speculate maliciously. Could it be that the sages came here through robbery or theft?"
Shouzheng immediately glared at Xuan Ming: "Be careful, how can the sages be such villains?"
Xuan Ming realized that what he said was a bit rude, and he quickly bowed his hands and said: "I am just speaking outright, and I have no intention of offending the sages. Please forgive me."
Lin Ze waved his hand and said: "Elders don't have to be like this. It's human nature to have doubts. To be honest, these natural materials and treasures were all obtained from my transactions with various overseas sects."
"There are two transactions. The first one is that every time, we need to provide each overseas sect with a number of well-qualified disciples so that each sect can continue their tradition."
"The second is the elixir that the palace master will refine."
"Overseas factions have been attacked by alien beasts all year round and are in urgent need of strong masters to take over. Therefore, the two parties hit it off and made a contract."
"Please rest assured that this transaction is a voluntary transaction between you and me, without any coercion."
Lin Ze once thought carefully about how to completely cover up this matter.
After thinking about it, I still think it’s 70% true and 30% false, which is the hardest thing to do.
That’s the rough outline of what happened.
Lin Ze couldn't lie about this.
Because he cannot stop the connections between overseas factions and the Taoist Palace, this matter will surface sooner or later.
Being virtual means dealing with details.
For example, the purpose of going to sea is to find Xu Fu.
For example, we only talk about the transaction content, not the transaction amount.
Daogong probably couldn't have guessed that Lin Ze's asking price would be so high.
Due to their trust in Dao Gong Dao, overseas sects may feel that the price charged by Dao Gong Dao is too high, but they will only think that the price is worthwhile.
Of course, even if the matter is exposed, Lin Ze also has something to say, how can you blame me for something you and I agree on?
"Since the sage was willing to tell the whole story, I guess he was magnanimous and not afraid of being investigated. Pindao and Daogong naturally believed in the sage."
From Shouzheng's point of view, Lin Ze had explained the matter so clearly that anyone who inquired about it would know whether it was true or false.
Logically speaking, no one would tell lies that can be exposed as soon as they are exposed.
Lin Ze cupped his hands and said, "There is something I forgot to tell the Palace Master just now. According to my agreement with various overseas factions, at least ten pills will be provided within a year. I beg you, Palace Master, not to let me break the promise."
Shouzheng made an estimate and said confidently: "Four furnaces a year? There is no problem. Please rest assured, sage."
Lin Ze, who had kept his promise, let go of his last worry.
As long as the elixirs are supplied overseas on time, the last loophole in this matter can be considered closed.
Other possible accidents, such as those who took pills and failed to break through to the master level, were not a big deal to Lin Ze.
Youdao Palace is in front, so you can't find him anywhere.
After achieving his goal, Lin Ze did not stay long and said goodbye to Shouzheng and Xuanming. He packed up the pile of seventh-grade heavenly materials that would be useful to him with camp cloth, left the Dao Palace, and headed to East Lin Island.
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Wu Fan, who was on the east side of the island and controlled the entire island with his master level cultivation, had a worried look on his face, pacing back and forth on the beach, looking west from time to time, waiting for Lin Ze's return.
When Lin Ze's figure appeared, Wu Fan finally felt relieved. He took a few steps forward and said anxiously: "Master Marquis, you are finally back. Something big has happened recently."
Lin Ze threw the baggage on the ground and asked, "What happened?"
Wu Fan said angrily: "The Jinyi Guards came with news that a month ago, Xiang Ji blocked the gate of Xianyang Palace, saying that he was treating him in his own way, in order to avenge the Marquis for humiliating the Chu State that day.
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"His Majesty was blocked in the palace and became furious. The palace ministers and imperial guards could not bear the humiliation. They attacked Xiang Ji, but he killed and injured thousands of people."
"Because the Marquis was overseas, Xiang Ji had no one to control him, and he became more and more wanton. Finally, he burned down Epang Palace and left."
"Then His Majesty was seriously ill for three days and sent an order to the world to hunt down Xiang Ji. However, if anyone beheaded Xiang Ji, he was granted the title of king and was hereditary. As long as the Qin State survives, the family will prosper."
Lin Ze's face turned dark when he heard this, "Xiang Ji, do you really have a grudge against Afang Gong?"
But what Lin Ze was a little confused about was where did Xiang Ji get the news that he had gone overseas?
After thinking about it, Lin Ze shook his head. Maybe Xiang Ji didn't know that he had gone overseas, but he was confident that he dared to go to Chang'an to provoke.
So what does Xiang Ji rely on?
Could it be that his martial arts cultivation has increased so much that he thinks he can beat me?
Wu Fan saw Lin Ze's thoughtful expression and did not dare to disturb him. He stood aside and waited quietly.
"Where is Han Xin?" Lin Ze suddenly asked.
Wu Fan cupped his hands and replied: "In Shouchun, we have stationed 300,000 troops, ready to go south to destroy Chu at any time."
"After this incident happened, Your Majesty issued twelve imperial edicts to warn General Han that his corpse should be preserved, so that the State of Qin and Your Majesty suffered this great shame and humiliation."
"His Majesty's imperial edict contains many dissatisfaction with the Marquis, and places part of the responsibility for this matter on the Marquis's dereliction of duty..."
At this point, Wu Fan kept silent. He was afraid that if he said too much, Lin Ze would think that he was a little treasonous.
A strange look appeared on Lin Ze's face: "Your Majesty is indeed a bit miserable after experiencing this. It's normal to have some resentment. Just don't take it to heart."
Lin Ze was telling the truth. Being an emperor and treating him like this would probably be more uncomfortable than death.
Wu Fan looked at Lin Ze with a strange look on his face. It was neither right for him to accept this nor not to accept his words.
After a while, Wu Fanfang asked cautiously: "I wonder how the Marquis wants to handle this matter?"
Lin Ze thought for a while, pointed to the baggage on the ground and said: "You can keep these treasures for me first, and then I will go and destroy the Chu State first, so that Your Majesty can vent his anger."
"If there is a chance, I will kill Xiang Ji and avenge your majesty and the Qin State."
Wu Fan carefully reminded: "Your Majesty, has the Marquis thought of any explanation?"
Lin Ze asked, "Explain what? Is there anything easy to explain?"
Wu Fan……
"Look carefully at these treasures. If they are lost, I will be the first to spare you."
Lin Ze warned Wu Fan, soared into the sky and disappeared.