Chapter 396

Father has been honing his skills for twenty years; could it be that he will end up with nothing in one morning?

He Lingchuan felt that he wouldn't be defeated so easily. "I don't know where they have fought to; Nian Zanli seems to be sick."

"There is a rumor: in the process of supporting Nian Zanli, Hong Chenglue instigated him to use a supreme treasure lost by the Qingyang Palace, called the Green Intent Bottle, which finally decided the victory." Another official said, "It is said that someone in Lingxu City is very dissatisfied with this operation."

Here it comes, here it comes; He Lingchuan had been guessing that Nian Zanli had used a strategic-level magic weapon; otherwise, how could he turn the tide? So that magic weapon was called the Green Intent Bottle? "What is the function of the Green Intent Bottle?"

"I don't know about that; anyway, it should be very powerful." After all, he was not an official of Lingxu City, and he didn't know the details of these wars so clearly; he had already used up his gossip power to find out the three words "Green Intent Bottle."

Another person asked: "This is a victory; what is there to be dissatisfied with?"

"That treasure cannot be used by the primordial energy of a single team alone. I heard that National Master Shanye waved his hand and allocated a large amount of our Beijia's primordial energy to Nian Zanli; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to use it even if he suffocated!"

He Lingchuan hissed lightly: "If we give out too much, won't our reserves be less?"

"Exactly, so those elders in Lingxu City stopped doing it, saying this is a waste of strategic reserves. We still have conflicts in the east; how can we spend a large amount of primordial energy on unrelated wars?"

He Lingchuan murmured: "Unrelated?"

Yes, the one fighting desperately to the south is Xunzhou Shepherd Nian Zanli, and the northern demon nation hasn't sent troops. For the Beijia people, isn't it unrelated?

But if they didn't intervene, how could the war in the Yuan Kingdom be fought so hard? "Besides, why give so much primordial energy to a surrendered general? He hasn't made any contribution to Beijia." The official said again, "Therefore, the Emperor ordered National Master Shanye to reduce the primordial energy quota for Nian Zanli's army and transferred Hong Chenglue back to the country."

Originally, officials could call the Demon Emperor "His Majesty," but Lingxu City enshrines the "Lingxu Holy Venerable," and this "His Majesty" would be overstepping and disrespectful, so it was changed to "Emperor."

In ancient times, "Emperor" was the title of a high immortal who dominated one side, which shows that the Demon Emperor also held himself in high regard.

He Lingchuan asked: "If the primordial energy is reduced, Nian Zanli's pace of invading the south will slow down, right?"

"Perhaps, this depends on the resistance of the Yuan Kingdom. If it is vulnerable, then Nian Zanli might fight all the way to the capital of the Yuan Kingdom."

Another official smiled: "The Yuan Kingdom is not a small country; although it is weak now, a weak camel is still bigger than a horse."

"Hong Chenglue was transferred back to Lingxu City; what position did he take?"

"I haven't heard yet; perhaps he hasn't reached Lingxu City?" The official shook his head. "This news takes a month to go back and forth."

From the Treasure Tree Kingdom to Lingxu City, it is far enough.

He Lingchuan barely gathered the intelligence he wanted to hear and arched his hands to the two: "Thank you both."

At this time, the herald in front sang again: "The envoy from Lingxu City has arrived——!"

With a swish, the whole audience stood up.

He Lingchuan turned his head and saw that this envoy group had only seven or eight people, with those behind carrying gifts; the leader was a middle-aged man in his forties, holding a talisman and touching it lightly to the ground, saying clearly: "Conveying the Emperor's decree, Treasure Tree King, receive the gift!"

The ground trembled slightly; He Lingchuan then discovered that a behemoth walked out step by step from the depths of the main hall, kneeling in front of the talisman of the Lingxu City envoy like a golden mountain collapsing and a jade pillar toppling.

This is a huge tree man, about two zhang tall when standing upright, with branches and vines intertwined all over his body, and some branches even growing tender leaves and white flowers at the tips.

At a glance, this is the incarnation of the Treasure Tree King, representing it walking on the ground.

As soon as it knelt down, everyone followed suit.

He Lingchuan's knees were slightly raised, not touching the ground; looking at the long slope again, whether human or demon, they all knelt down, and not a single demon or human stood.

The living beings all over the mountains and plains all knelt down to the majesty of the Beijia Demon Emperor.

The Lingxu envoy's voice was clear and melodious, reciting the draft from the Emperor. The content was nothing more than commending the Treasure Tree King for his contributions to Beijia in the past, wishing him an eight-hundredth birthday and bestowing gifts, and encouraging him to make persistent efforts to guard the southern gateway for Beijia.

Guard the gateway... He Lingchuan secretly thought, if the demon nation doesn't go out to bully people, other countries should thank heaven and earth.

After the envoy finished reciting, all living beings stood up, and the Prime Minister of the Treasure Tree King came out as usual to collect the gifts on his behalf, and then led the envoy to take a seat.

He Lingchuan had long heard that the Treasure Tree King's Prime Minister had no sense of presence, and Grand Tutor Sha was more powerful in domestic affairs. Now looking at this Prime Minister Tang, he was a bit short and fat, with thin eyebrows and thin eyes, and he was exceptionally kind when he smiled, which reminded He Lingchuan of Maitreya.

It is said that this is a good-natured person; as for whether he is the same inside and out, he doesn't know.

At this time, the tree man also slowly walked out of White Cloud Abode, looked around, and let out a long sigh.

This sound rang directly from everyone's heart, like a morning bell and evening drum.

"I have experienced eight hundred years of the world, seen many natural disasters, personally stepped into the flames of war, entrusted to the blessing of heaven, and favored by the gods, I still exist here..."

As soon as the old tree man opened his mouth, the commoners and demons on the hillside knelt down again; it could be seen that this time it was exceptionally sincere. Some people heard him express his heart and actually shed tears silently, following along and chanting.

Every branch and leaf of the giant tree in the lake radiated pale golden light.

The more sincerely the Fufeng City people chanted, the more intense the light on it became, as if it were a second sun.

He Lingchuan gasped.

He had never seen such concentration and purity of primordial energy before.

The Treasure Tree King's popularity with the people could be seen from this.

Then the golden light exploded, and everyone closed their eyes together.

When everyone slowly opened their eyes, they discovered that white flowers were blooming in the dense canopy of the giant tree in the lake, from dozens, hundreds, to thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands...

The whole tree was white.

The mountain wind blew again, rolling up the white flowers and fluttering them towards the shore, like a heavy snow.

Everyone and every demon picked up a white flower and, according to the Treasure Tree King's previous guidance, placed it gently on their forehead.

The clear platform was clear, and sorrows and troubles vanished instantly.

After that, this flower could be eaten.

He Lingchuan did the same, and then ate the whole flower in one bite.

The taste was sweet, actually a bit like a lily, with a handful of fragrant honey in the middle, which was refreshing after eating.

This was the Treasure Tree King's gift; as long as one ate the flowers condensed from the giant tree's life essence, old illnesses and wounds could be healed without medicine, and those without illness could strengthen their bodies. But it must be consumed on the spot; it would expire after a quarter of an hour.

The atmosphere of the whole audience was pushed to the highest point at this time, and countless people bowed to the Treasure Tree King from afar, thanking him for his generous gift.

He Lingchuan also bowed deeply to the tree in the lake. No matter how sincere he was, he had received the benefits and should thank him.

However, his chest suddenly became hot.

He lowered his head and found that the God Bone Necklace was glowing again; of course, this red light could only be seen by him.

What did this thing take a fancy to again?

He Lingchuan looked around and suddenly discovered that the golden light that had swept the whole audience just now actually shrank into the old tree man's hands, turning into a rich ball of light.

Finally, this golden light slowly dissipated, and the old tree man held a golden fruit in his hand.

It was a bit larger than a lemon, dark gold all over, and very beautiful.

The God Bone Necklace wouldn't want this thing, would it? He Lingchuan took two big steps towards the old tree man, and the heat of the God Bone indeed weakened.

The guards on the side stopped him and said sternly: "Please step back!"

There was order in the field, and VIPs couldn't walk around at will.

He Lingchuan stepped back two steps, and the necklace became hot again.

Sure enough, the God Bone's taste, or rather, appetite, had always been quite something.

He Lingchuan sighed long. Big brother, do you want me to die?

Although he didn't know what the wonderful use of this seed was, seeing the old tree man, Prime Minister Tang, and Grand Tutor Sha surrounding it in a circle, treating it like their life, he knew that whoever messed with this thing would die; no matter how honest the Treasure Tree King looked, he wouldn't be polite to him.

Stealing the slough from Zhu Erniang last time was fine, seven percent relying on luck; is it possible to steal the seed under the Treasure Tree King's nose?

He Lingchuan patted the God Bone Necklace: Don't be so greedy. Some things shouldn't be eaten by you.

The Heart-Protecting Mirror sighed "Wow" long: "That seed is truly a treasure; I can feel the power hidden in it!"

It also wanted it, but knew it couldn't afford it. "Forget it, forget it, I'd better have a branch!"

The Second Master Shi heard He Lingchuan's sigh: "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, this flower is really delicious; can I have another one?"

The guard on the side answered: "The spiritual effect is only once; taking more is useless."

He Lingchuan shrugged regretfully and looked at the old tree man in the main hall.

The seed was handed to Prime Minister Tang, who faced the crowd and said loudly: "In the twenty-six places in the north, there is one more guardian."

A group of people on the slope cheered immediately.

"May I ask what this means?" The guard on the side was a human, and there was no obstacle to communication, so He Lingchuan asked him, "What is the connection between the guardian and this seed?"

"Every guardian is an incarnation of my King, which can defeat enemies and protect one side of peace." The guard said, "Those cheering now are all residents of the north. After waiting for so many years, it's finally their turn."

"Not arranged yet, still have to wait?" He Lingchuan wondered, "It's been eight hundred years; shouldn't the whole country be my King's incarnation?"

The guard shook his head: "I am a new one on duty, I don't know."

The Heart-Protecting Mirror interrupted, of course only He Lingchuan could hear: "In the current environment, it is not easy for the Treasure Tree King to give birth to spiritual seeds. Do you think this is laying eggs? Can it lay countless in eight hundred years? Looking at today's ceremony being so grand, it only brought out one."

He Lingchuan asked again: "Is the north of the Treasure Tree Kingdom bordering the Chiyan Kingdom?"

The Second Master Shi took over: "The northern border of the Treasure Tree Kingdom is also very long; to the northwest is Zhulu County, and to the north is the Twilight Plain. Crossing this vast plain, you reach the Chiyan Kingdom."

"Twilight Plain?"

"That is one of the provinces under central control."

"Then this seed is sent to?"

The guard answered: "It should be sent to the far north."

That is the border area bordering the Chiyan Kingdom to the north? The Treasure Tree Kingdom to the north is the Twilight Plain under the jurisdiction of Lingxu City and the Chiyan Kingdom. Especially since the Chiyan Kingdom is also one of the thirteen demon nations, it is not the border of Beijia to the outside world.

The rhythm of these few days is a bit slow, and the conflicts are all behind.

(End of chapter)