The island and beach gradually blurred, the illusory space disappeared, and Shen Zhui's spiritual thoughts returned to his body.
During the whole process, Zixuan just confided her love for her, but she was somewhat restrained and did not put a lot of pressure on Shen Zhui. Shen Zhui was so smart that he naturally understood what his sweetheart was thinking, and he couldn't help but feel more emotional and at the same time become more determined.
A new cup of tea was pushed in front of him, indicating to Shen Zhui to drink it, and Zhao Xing picked up the tea cup himself.
Shen Zhui took a deep breath and drank the new tea.
Feeling that Shen Zhui's mood had returned to peace, Zhao Xing nodded without saying anything, giving Shen Zhui some buffering time.
After a while, Shen Zhui cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."
Zhao Xing put down the tea cup and said with a smile: "Just keep some things in mind. I help you partly because of your devotion to fight for the Wu'an Army, and partly because of Girl Xuan. When we were in the South China Sea, we were attacked by Fairy Xuanyue. Enhui. So you don’t have to be too humble."
In addition, there are some good things that Miss Xuan left for you in the storage ring, you can take a look."
Shen Zhui nodded and took out the contents of the storage ring.
There are many things, most of which are edible, such as Millennium Vermillion Fruit and Sea Spirit Fruit, which can heal injuries and increase cultivation. Almost everything is extremely precious.
These South China Sea specialties can only be enjoyed by the royal family. They are precious resources at the 'tribute' level. Even if they are crowned kings, only a small number of them can receive royal rewards and are lucky enough to taste them. As for ordinary true gods, even if they have money, they may not be able to buy them. arrive.
In this gift, there are thirty boxes of red fruits alone. The power contained in such a red fruit is soft and mellow, but its stamina is endless.
If one is swallowed, one can exert extraordinary combat power in a short period of time. If one does not want to waste it, one needs to use secret techniques to contain the essence and slowly absorb it.
Another example is Dragon Water Miracle Ginseng, which is one of the wonders of water. After swallowing it, the user's understanding of the rules of water can increase by more than ten times within a certain period of time.
Someone once took Longshui Qigong and realized the advanced rules of Beiming Renshui! As a result, the price of Longshui Qigong soared, and it was listed as a royal tribute. A single Longshui Qigong on the black market is worth at least 5,000 lucky coins. Start shooting!
Of course, in Zixuan's eyes, there are only two simple words: delicious.
In addition, there are many expensive elixirs such as Nanling Pill, Zhuque Pill, Xuanxing Pill, etc.
Just the faint fluctuations in power frightened Shen Zhui. The entire Tianxin Palace seemed to have a strange fragrance!
"There are so many good things, I'm afraid that Xuan Yatou has not used all her own resources." Zhao Xing shook his head slightly and tried not to look at these things.
Every precious treasure is sold at a sky-high price individually, but in Shen Zhui's hands, they all start at ten cents!
This kind of wealth cannot be obtained by ordinary true gods!
Even though he has been crowned king, he now has the urge to snatch Shen Zhui away, which shows how precious this treasure is.
Although Shen Zhui couldn't recognize all these things, he could tell a few things from Zhao Xing's expression. Hearing Zhao Xing say that this was Zixuan taking out her savings, he couldn't help but feel heavy in his heart.
"Put it away. It's best not to let anyone know that you have these things." Zhao Xing waved his hand. "These magical fruits and elixirs are all treasures that can greatly improve you. Don't expose them easily, let alone sell them. ."
"I understand." Shen Zhui nodded. Only the king can enjoy these things openly, because the only source is the annual gift from the royal family.
Since something is given by the royal family, it is a holy grace! Selling it would be disrespectful!
Therefore, there are very few of them circulating on the black market. If he, a Marquis of Wu, sells these things, he will be targeted immediately, causing trouble, and possibly even death.
"Huh? What is this?" Just when Shen Zhui was about to put everything in, there was a piece of silver metal with a faint starlight among the many treasures.
This silver metal is square in shape, no more than the size of a palm, but it is engraved with dense inscriptions and symbols. However, it is obscure and difficult to understand, and it is not an official document commonly used by the Great Zhou Dynasty at all.
Whoosh~ Zhao Xing took the silver metal in his hand. After looking at it carefully for a moment, he couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
"Girl Xuan is so brave!"
Shen Zhui was also shocked. He was not afraid that Zhao Xing would steal his things, but what could it be that even King Zhao was amazed by?
"My lord, is this thing very troublesome? Will she be okay?"
Zhao Xing threw the silver metal to Shen Zhui, shook his head and said: "This is the supreme secret code of Xuanyue Immortal Island, "Nine Revolutions of Stars". Only the sect leader and successor of Xuanyue Immortal Island can practice the complete kung fu. Among them is the "Xuan Yue Star Body" body training secret method. I didn't expect that she would steal all of them."
"If I guess correctly, this should have been stolen from Imperial Concubine Xuanyue, and it is a complete secret technique."
"What?" Shen Zhui was also startled, staring blankly at the piece of silver metal in his hand.
It is said in the martial arts scripture that to reach the true god level, you need to change your skills at the venerable level. The most important thing is to condense the divine body. Among all the skills in the world, the first one is "The Emperor's Way", and the second one is "The Emperor's Promise". "Nine Nether Divine Body".
The third one is this "Xuan Yue Star"!
Zixuan actually stole the complete secret book of Xuanyue Immortal Island?
"Her mother is Imperial Concubine Xuanyue, and she is also the actual ruler of Xuanyue Fairy Island. It can't be faked." Zhao Xing said with emotion.
Shen Zhui felt quite complicated. He was worried whether Zixuan would be punished for this, but he was also touched by Zixuan's expression of her feelings.
"Will my practicing this skill cause her trouble?" Shen Zhui asked. If this thing would bring a lot of trouble to Zixuan, he would rather not practice it.
"She is a princess and a descendant of Xuanyue Immortal Island. She is not in any big trouble. No one can do anything to her." Zhao Xing smiled and said, "I just need to chop you down."
"..."
"On Xuanyue Immortal Island, women are not passed on to men. The status of men in Xuanyue Immortal Island is very low. You, an outsider, have practiced this supreme secret method. Once someone discovers it, you will be in big trouble."
"The men in the world who are qualified to practice the complete secret code can only be the Taoist companion of Fairy Xuanyue."
"Does this mean that His Majesty is the only one who is qualified in this world?" Shen Zhui smiled bitterly. The threshold for practicing this secret code is really high enough.
"Actually, you don't have to worry too much." Zhao Xing said with a smile. "There are still some people who have practiced some of the Nine-turn Star Art. The disciples, elders, and guests who have made great contributions to Xuanyue Immortal Island have all practiced the first few levels."
"It's just that you need to return this thing as soon as possible. Once someone discovers that you have learned the complete secret code. And you are not engaged to the princess, then you will only die."
Shen Zhui nodded, he finally understood.
As long as you don't learn everything, the possibility of being discovered is very small.
Moreover, this secret book cannot be learned just by learning it. Want to practice it to the highest level? That cannot be achieved in a short time.
"The Fan family's request to marry the princess is probably because they want to help the eldest son of the Fan family obtain this top-notch skill that can challenge the true gods." Zhao Xing said. "It's not a fuel-saving lamp."
Shen Zhui didn't say anything more, but silently put away the "Nine Transformations of the Stars".
Zixuan Bingxue is smart and specially sent this secret book, which may have some meaning.
That is to put a bet in King Zhao’s heart for yourself!
If it were just Shen Zhui, a Marquis of Wu, it would not be worth the risk for King Zhao to go against the Fan family.
Love is a matter of love, but when it comes to becoming a king, there are many things to consider.
Zhao Xing may help Shen chase, but help is still help, even a little help is still help. Proposing marriage is only the first step. If you just propose it and ignore the subsequent obstacles, it will be in vain.
Faced with huge interest disputes and powerful enemies, why did King Zhao take such a big risk? It was just a promise?
Facing the Fan family, King Zhao may not be determined to stand against the Fan family.
Shen Zhui alone is not enough.
But now that this secret book is sent here, it has a lot of meaning. This proves that Princess Nanhai is not just hot-headed, and is willing to take such a big risk to send this secret book. It also proves that Shen Zhui is in the purple Xuan's position in her heart.
If you don't want to offend the Fan family, can you offend Zixuan, who will definitely control Xuanyue Fairy Island in the future?
How could Zhao Xing not understand the meaning of being able to become King Zhao? The moment he got it, he understood it, so he sighed. Each one of them is not a fuel-efficient lamp!
There was silence between the two for a while.
Shen Zhui said nothing, and he also knew that it would be useless to say anything more now.
It was impossible for him to take out more chips to raise the bet for himself. Zixuan had already done her best.
Zhao Xing's eyes were calm and he didn't know what he was thinking about.
After a while, the peaceful and somewhat heavy atmosphere was broken.
"Wow~" The third cup of new tea was poured and the tea cup was pushed in front of Shen Zhui.
Shen Zhui picked up the teacup very solemnly, cupped the teacup with both hands, and drank the tea silently.
it is more than words.
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April 14th, the day before departure.
The sensation caused by the reward had just subsided a little, when another piece of news shocked everyone.
The champion Hou Chenzhui worshiped King Zhao as his teacher! He sought enlightenment under King Zhao!
King Zhao has been fighting for many years and has never had an apprentice, so Shen Zhui can be regarded as King Zhao's first disciple!
Although Shen Zhui already has a master, it is not uncommon in this world for people to have more than one master. Many people have more than one master on their way to seek the Tao, and some even learn from multiple disciples.
For example, Shen Zhui himself, besides Lu Yuanwei, can also be regarded as a disciple of Venerable Ciyun. However, to some extent, when he was weak, he would be closer to his first master, while the later friendship would be slightly weaker.
For example, Shen Zhui here calls Lu Yuanwei still his master, because he has worshiped Lu Yuanwei as his master since he was weak. Lu Yuanwei has trained him all the way to his current level and devoted a lot of resources. The relationship between master and master is as close as father and son.
But the reason for becoming a disciple of King Zhao is just to seek enlightenment. You can just call him "teacher", but the relationship is weaker than that of master.
Usually in the officialdom, if an official commits a capital crime, even if the master does not know about it, he will be implicated. But if the master did not make a mistake together, he will not be held accountable.
But to outsiders, the difference is actually not big.
As the first disciple mentioned by King Zhao, Shen Zhui is of great significance, and King Zhao also played an important role in Shen Zhui's rise in the Wu'an army. On the critical land, a split body of divine mind was even created to protect Shen Zhui. Now that there is a master-disciple relationship between the two, will their friendship become estranged?
The news spread like wings, and all forces were shaken by it.
"King Zhao has accepted the champion as his disciple. Tsk tsk, Shen Zhui is such a blessing! Rumor has it that King Zhao has top-notch true god power!"
"With the support of a prince, who can challenge Shen Zhui's position in the Zhao Kingdom in the future?"
"Hmph, after being awarded the title of Champion Marquis, I'm afraid the court won't let Shen return to the Kingdom of Zhao."
"That's also a promising future!"
"I'm so envious. If I were Shen Zhui, I would just worship King Zhao as my adoptive father. No, I can just call him my biological father!"
"Brother, wake up, it's daytime now..."
"..."
Within the Wu'an Army, there were endless voices of discussion. As the news spread, not only the existing forces in Zhao State re-evaluated Shen Zhui's weight, but even the other neighboring vassal states had to re-examine this champion.
Congratulatory stickers and gifts continued to be sent to the army.
However, they were all rejected by King Zhao, saying that he was about to enter the capital, and there was no time to hold a apprenticeship banquet, so he could only postpone the reception. This made everyone feel regretful and thought that this champion was too low-key. He had never seen him since he became a prince. one side.
But in the army, a small banquet was still held to make this relationship public.
On the same day, many major military officials and generals from the Zhao Kingdom came to the Tianxin Palace, all of whom were above the middle rank. The other two Marquis Wu, Marquis Dingwu and Marquis Shenjian were also invited to bear witness.
At this point, the master-disciple relationship was finalized.
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On April 15th, King Zhao's honor guard set off.
A total of seventy-two military generals left Zhao for the capital, including champion Hou Shenchui, Wenxin Hou Lu Yuanwei, Xia Feihu and other top military merit list.
In the vast sky, the dragon bow ships were uniformly following the golden dragon warships of King Zhao.
The Golden Dragon Warship was built from an entire ancient celestial dragon. From the outside, it looked like a living celestial dragon flying around. In addition, there were six living thousand-year-old dragons pulling the ship at the front of the ceremonial guard and clearing the way.
The king with a different surname can be regarded as a member of the royal family, so he is fully qualified to meet this standard. In addition to King Zhao, Marquis Wenxin and Marquis Guanjian all took the Longshoulou boat.
After leaving the territory of Zhao State, the formation of the team changed.
Shen Zhui's dragon-headed warship took the lead and opened the way at the front of the team. Marquis Wenxin, Lu Yuanwei, was at the end, guarding the golden dragon warship that King Zhao was riding in the middle.
Shen Zhui stood on the deck of the Longhead ship, standing under the two huge flying war flags. The yellow war flag was embroidered with the word Zhao. The slightly shorter purple war flag was embroidered with the word "Shen".
The banner of the feudal king is embroidered with a golden dragon, and the banner of the Marquis of Wu is embroidered with a unicorn.
The rest are not qualified to display their banners, because those who enter the capital at this moment have already removed their military ranks. If only the title is counted, a mere earl is not qualified to display his banner in front of King Zhao.
There were footsteps behind him, and Shen Zhui asked without looking back.
"What happened to the adopted father and adopted mother?"
Shen Xinlan slowly walked to the left side of Shen Zhui, turned her head slightly and said, "I'm already asleep."
"You are at the critical moment of breakthrough, so there is no need to distract yourself from coming out to see me." Shen Zhui said with a smile. He was going to the capital, and according to the custom, he had to stay in the capital for at least seven years. Of course, he didn't worry about leaving his relatives behind, so he simply stayed there. And brought him there. Anyway, as Marquis Wu, he didn't have to worry about having no place to place his relatives in the capital.
Shen Xinlan glanced at Shen Zhui. Compared with the previous time in the Nine Nether Realm, Shen Zhui was a little less youthful and a little more resolute. It was hard to imagine that the person standing in front of her was the Great Zhou Wuhou. And it’s the most glorious one!
"It's not advisable to work behind closed doors. After returning to Dazhou, I haven't even experienced a single battle." Shen Xinlan shook her head.
"That's right." Shen Zhui turned around. "How about I accompany my sworn sister to have a couple of moves? We're going to the capital, and we won't be able to get there in ten and a half months."
"You?" Shen Xinlan's eyes lit up. "Aren't you trying to clear the way for King Zhao..."
"I have a clone." Shen Zhui said with a smile. "Besides, King Zhao is not a three-year-old child. I am just a guard as a symbol. Who really dares to collide with King Zhao's guard of honor?"
"Hmph, it's just a clone. You look down on me too much." Shen Xinlan said. "At least summon all seven of your clones."
"Okay." Shen Zhui smiled and nodded. Although he estimated that one clone would be enough, he couldn't dampen the sworn sister's interest.
Shen Xinlan turned around and returned to the ship. The Dragon Head Tower ship was very big. Shen Zhui's Dragon Head Tower ship also had special treatment. It had its own space inside, which was completely enhanced according to Wuhou's standards. Training room, rest The rooms are all fully furnished, and to put it bluntly, it can even house an army of ten thousand people.
The seven Shen Zhui followed Shen Xinlan into the training room one by one, while Shen Zhui's true form was still standing on the deck.
After a while, the token on Shen Zhui's body moved slightly, and a voice came into his ears. "Shen Zhui, come here."
"Yes, teacher." Shen Zhui flashed and immediately flew to the Golden Dragon Warship.
After flying to the Golden Dragon Warship, King Zhao pointed to the map and said straight to the point, "This is the route to Beijing this time."
"Huh? Why does this route... go around so far?" Shen Zhui looked at the map and could see at a glance that the route drawn on the map was a complete twist and turn, let alone a straight line. Fonts don’t even count.
The territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty was extremely vast.
Across Kyushu, from West Antarctica to Kyoto in Dongsheng Continent, even if you walk in a straight line and sit in the teleportation formation, it will take ten days and a half!
Because the territory is so vast, the farthest distance of the teleportation array is only 100,000 miles if you go from one vassal state to another, but the shortest distance of the smallest continent is more than 10 million miles!
From west to east, there are hundreds of millions. This is why many powerful men from vassal states rarely go to Kyoto. Sometimes the kings in border areas have great power because they are too far away and beyond the reach of the whip!
It's already far away, but we still have to take a detour. Isn't this just a waste of time?
"Teacher, this road doesn't seem to be the shortest distance." Shen Zhui expressed his doubts. "Why should we take this road?"
King Zhao turned around, looked at Shen Zhui for a while, pointed to the first stop on the map softly and asked, "Have you ever heard of Yiyang?"