Zhang Jian considered for a moment, then in accordance with standard procedure, he directly requested the Daoist from Dong Shen Temple to provide a portion of Dragon Vein Stones, using Secret Technique to craft a four-sided altar, setting up a Small Qiankun Nine Tripod Array to confine the polluted area of the Dragon Vein, utilizing the power of the Sheji King Tripod to purify the polluted area of the Dragon Vein again.
But Zhang Jian knew that this kind of refinement merely treated the symptoms and not the root cause.
The Daqian Dragon Vein has been consumed, too many cracks, and cannot be restored; such a method can only temporarily resolve the backlash.
Moreover, Daqian absorbs the Dragon Vein Qi of Former Shu to feed back into the Daqian Dragon Vein, the connection is too deep, a portion of the pollution has already infiltrated the Daqian Dragon Soul.
No way to cure it fundamentally.
Unless there is Dragon Transformation Nirvana, Daqian is recreated, redefining a new Dragon Vein.
In this situation, Zhang Jian did not hide, directly telling Jingming Daoist.
After completing everything, a few days later, he gracefully made his exit.
Jingming Daoist, Huang He Daoist appeared to retain him, but Zhang Jian politely refused.
The benefits have been obtained, no need to complicate matters further.
Jingming Daoist regrettably lamented.
Daqian’s situation is precarious, the Dragon Vein is on the verge of breaking, desperately lacking in such specialized talents, but unfortunately, Daqian has no bargaining chip to retain him.
...
Inside and outside Haojing City
Recently, things have been somewhat unrestful, with many figures appearing around the Imperial City, the Black-clothed Guards have captured batch after batch, yet find no relief.
"These Beichu spies are utterly rampant, as Marshal, I must see how many pawns they have to expend!"
Currently at the Black-clothed Guard Office, Commander Zhao Hu wore a stern expression, under his command were several deputy generals of the Black-clothed Guards, their qi and blood blazing like furnaces.
These are all High Tier Martial Dao powerhouses who have achieved the Celestial Human Body.
After a round of roaring, Zhao Hu swept his cold gaze over the deputy generals and marshals, speaking coldly.
"Your Majesty strictly orders, anyone probing into the Imperial City matters, arrest immediately, as for discerning, let it be sorted out in Celestial Prison!"
In Zhao Hu’s eyes, flashed a sinister smile, this ’Fierce Tiger’ at this moment seemed as if its ferocious fangs were revealed.
"We follow orders!"
The many deputy generals bowed their heads at this moment.
Saying thus, Zhao Hu’s heartstrings were tense, not only the numerous spies from Vassal Kings outside Haojing City were intensifying activities, but in Dingyuan County, Beichu’s army, under Grandmaster Tuoba Zhenwu’s maneuver, was pressing down heavily.
If Emperor Jingwu meets any mishaps, it might be a catastrophic disaster.
After all, Daqian has not yet established its national foundations.
The Empress of the Central Palace has yet no offspring.
At this time, any incident would leave Daqian facing internal and external difficulties.
But just at this moment outside the Black-clothed Guard Office, a team of Black-clothed Guards hurriedly arrived, bringing along an excellent piece of news.
The Emperor appeared in Jingtai Hall, safe and sound.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Hu slowly exhaled a breath of relief; Daqian had passed another dangerous juncture.
With Emperor Jingwu’s recovery, the Ziwei Star in the sky once again shone brightly, the sun at its zenith, this unusual phenomenon made many cultivators with Daoist accomplishments feel the change in the situation.
The Emperor’s fate is ultimately not exhausted.
...
Inside Jingtai Hall, the Emperor, dressed in Dragon Robe, for the first time since Xun Yue returned to the Imperial Desk, with Liang Shiwu cautiously attending beside him, but although Emperor Jingwu had recovered, he seemed visibly older in Liang Shiwu’s eyes, a strand of gray appeared at his temples.
His vitality remained full.
The Emperor sipped lightly on his nourishing porridge, eyes still sharp, gazing at the mountains of memorials before him, he somewhat lamented.
"Daqian cannot do without me, after all!"
Liang Shiwu, bowing his head, said, "Your Majesty is wise and decisive, many civil and military officials say, Your Majesty is the most exceptional rejuvenating ruler Daqian has seen in a hundred years, this realm naturally cannot do without Your Majesty’s decisions to steer Heaven and Earth!"
The Emperor pointed at Liang Shiwu, jokingly scolding, "You crafty old thing only pick the pleasant words!"
After finishing the porridge, the Emperor’s face suddenly clouded, after a moment he spoke.
"Liang Daban, go invite the State Preceptor over, the State Preceptor has not spoken of the Longevity Technique to me for a long time!"
Liang Shiwu was slightly surprised at the words but quickly nodded and left.
He keenly sensed a change in the Emperor’s mindset.
After Emperor Jingwu just ascended the throne, he was very interested in the Longevity Technique, frequently summoning the State Preceptor, but since knowing the Emperor could not cultivate, he had not mentioned it for a long time.
To bring up the old topic now?
...
Meanwhile, Zhang Jian mused quietly at his residence.
After personally investigating the Dragon Vein this time, he was very clear that the Daqian Dragon Vein could only hold out for ten years, at most ten years, perhaps within a few years it might collapse.
The collapse of the Dragon Vein would make the unraveling of Daqian unavoidable, he had no way to proceed according to his plan, cautiously advancing step by step.
He now must accelerate his actions.
One An Ruming alone is insufficient for him and the Zhang Family.
Luckily, he has not wasted time in Haojing City these years, having already prepared in advance, needing only to take initiative to win over a portion of the Military Generals.
Since knowing Daqian’s foundations ahead of time, it provides a significant advantage to the Zhang Family who aims at seizing the dragon.
Raising his hand, Zhang Jian retrieved the Storage Pouch, which contained treasures to hand over to the Four Spirits within the Four Spirits Guardian.
The Four Spirits Guardian will soon play a crucial role.
At the same time, Zhang Jian prepared to visit the Ancestral Hall again to offer sacrifices and gather benefits.
Having waited for two years, he had suppressed his desires for many years.
He had ’notable achievements’ during this time, improving and selecting many seeds in succession, though not all might be fully utilized by Daqian officialdom, even implementing a small portion practically would be an act of immense merit.
Zhang Jian hoped this time to gather some good resources again.
This time Zhang Jian deliberately bought many gold and silver yuanbao.
Besides, with the experience from refining a Dharma Artifact successfully the last time, Zhang Jian refined another small Dharma Artifact anew.
This time it’s an ordinary Cyan-Blade Longsword, the Cyan Blade Magical Sword, tempered with Five Elements Runes.
After refining Dharma Artifacts twice, Zhang Jian couldn’t help but feel that his artifact refining and alchemy abilities were somewhat mismatched with his personal strength.
He needs to delve deeper into his artifact refining and alchemical skills.
Alchemy is secondary.
Especially refining, this might be related to his ability to gather benefits from the Ancestral Hall, it must not be taken lightly.
Maybe in the future, even Magical Treasure, Spirit Treasure, and other objects could be casually worshiped, if he learns to refine Magical Treasure, he would hold the initiative.
Inside the Ancestral Hall, Zhang Jian brought Yu Hua along.
Now, Yu Hua was near her day of delivery, carefully supported by Zhang Jian.
While Zhang Zhao and Zhang Chang’an were still at West Splendor Academy, not present.
Yu Hua gazed at the numerous burning fire pits within the Ancestral Hall, seemingly unsurprised.
She had gradually become accustomed to Zhang Jian’s ’devoted filial son’ persona.