Chapter 552

Feeling the powerful momentum radiating from Li Yi, the Nation-Protecting Divine General Zhang Jian Gong did not doubt at all that if this Daoist really started fighting, he would truly have the ability to destroy the capital. Although the final result would definitely be the Daoist's death, the price paid would definitely be heavy.

As a god made through incense, his image must absolutely not collapse. Once the common people saw that the Nation-Protecting Divine General could not protect the safety of the capital, his end would be very miserable.

For a time.

The Nation-Protecting Divine General Zhang Jian Gong hesitated, not even daring to say harsh words to stimulate this Daoist, fearing that things would develop in the worst direction.

"Daoist, are you really not afraid of death saying this? This is the capital. There are still three Nation-Protecting Divine Generals who haven't shown their faces. Besides that, there are princes and nobles from all sides, and the Yin Emperors of past dynasties are still here. If you dare to take action, you will be an enemy of the whole country. Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, you will definitely die."

Zhang Jian Gong said seriously: "This god advises you to behave yourself and not go astray."

Hearing this, Li Yi laughed: "I am using my own strength to drag a dynasty to be buried with me. This deal is not a loss. However, whether to take action or not does not depend on me, but on you."

"If you, the Nation-Protecting Divine General, are willing to let me go and let me enter and leave the capital, I will naturally not take action indiscriminately. But if you insist on blocking me, then I don't mind making what I just said a reality. Alright, that's all I have to say. Nation-Protecting Divine General, please do as you please."

He ignored him, and the red auspicious clouds under his feet carried Prince Xin and himself, bypassing this incense god, and continued to fly toward the capital.

As long as this Nation-Protecting Divine General dared to block him again, Li Yi would definitely start a war here. Not to mention whether he could win, at least he would make the other party pay the price after taking action.

At this moment, Zhang Jian Gong's figure floated in the green smoke, his eyes flickering. Watching Li Yi carry Prince Xin straight into the capital so openly, he felt that he had lost face, but he didn't dare to take action. Otherwise, if a great war broke out, he really couldn't afford the price, unless he could instantly kill this Daoist and prevent him from casting spells to destroy the city.

Just looking at the red-feathered purple-gold armor and the divine wood large bow in his hand.

Zhang Jian Gong felt that he couldn't kill him instantly; it was highly likely that he would need to fight a fierce battle for a while before he could take him down.

"That Daoist knows incense gods very well and saw through the shortcomings of incense gods at a glance. If we really fight a fierce battle, this Daoist will definitely attack my divine statue. Once the divine statue is destroyed and the incense belief collapses, my strength will be greatly damaged. At that time, I might really not be able to win against that Daoist, and instead, I might be beheaded by him."

Then, he felt wary.

"Forget it, let him enter the capital. Although this Daoist is dangerous, he will have to restrain himself after entering the capital. He will likely not cause any major trouble, otherwise, he will never be able to walk out of the capital alive."

Zhang Jian Gong pondered for a while and could only choose to compromise, watching Li Yi head toward the capital.

"The Nation-Protecting Divine General actually let him go?"

Prince Xin was shocked. In his impression, Zhang Jian Gong, as one of the Southern Nation-Protecting Divine Generals, was impartial, hated evil like an enemy, and was loyal. The ghosts and monsters intercepted by him never had a good end.

He didn't expect that today he would choose to bend the law for personal gain.

Li Yi said calmly: "He had no choice. Becoming a god through incense has too many drawbacks. His strength relies entirely on the support of the masses' beliefs, unlike my great power returning to myself, which can be free from all taboos. Moreover, he cannot afford the price of taking action. Even if his strength is stronger, he can only stare."

Without the obstruction of the Nation-Protecting Divine General.

He carried Prince Xin and soon arrived above the capital.

Just entering the capital, Li Yi felt an inexplicable oppression, as if his magic power had been shackled, making him very unfree. Moreover, casting the cloud-riding technique felt like carrying a mountain, feeling very heavy, and he had to descend rapidly from the high sky to reduce the consumption of magic power.

"Is it because of that dragon and tiger Qi?"

Li Yi looked up at the true dragon Qi covering the firmament.

The belief of the people of the whole country, combined with the gathering of countless spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, resulted in this true dragon, which symbolized the national fortune of the dynasty, actually possessing immense divine power. Its strength would likely not be inferior to a powerhouse of the Three Flowers Realm. It was just that the dragon Qi had form but no spirit, and could only passively protect the capital, unable to actively manifest and kill powerful enemies.

Such vast incense belief could only be wasted in vain. If it were really utilized properly, the power of the whole country could really produce a genuine god.

"The power of incense belief combined with the national fortune of the dynasty can actually affect Daoist techniques. It's simply unbelievable."

Li Yi discovered that the closer he got to the center of the capital, the heavier the invisible shackles on his magic power became. Although it wouldn't cause his Daoist techniques to fail, their power would be greatly reduced.

However, his own martial arts and the dragon and tiger power contained in his body were not affected.

It seems that concurrent cultivation still has its benefits.

"Even I, a person who cultivates the Dao, am so severely affected. I guess those incense gods are probably not much better. They should also not be able to enter the core area of the capital, otherwise, they would also be suppressed by the national fortune and find it hard to achieve anything. In this way, I am relieved." Li Yi thought to himself.

At this moment, the cloud-riding technique was difficult to cast, so he simply didn't use it, dropping straight down from mid-air.

Soon, he and Prince Xin landed openly on a main road.

The surroundings were brightly lit, with pedestrians coming and going. Seeing Li Yi, a Daoist, arrive on red clouds, they were not afraid, but instead excited and agitated.

"Look, look quickly. An immortal has come to the capital on auspicious clouds."

"Truly an immortal. I saw with my own eyes him floating down from the sky."

"Immortal, I am a wealthy merchant in the capital. My family has quite a bit of money. Please, immortal, enter my mansion. I am willing to offer ten thousand gold." Someone had already smelled some opportunity and was shouting frantically at Li Yi.

"How can a mere merchant be qualified to serve an immortal? My father is a minister of the current dynasty. I invite the immortal to enter my mansion." A man in brocade robes strode over and bowed respectfully.

Li Yi ignored them. He hadn't landed for a moment before the surroundings were surrounded by people—men, women, old, and young. They all had an inexplicable look of excitement on their faces, as if they had seen something rare.

Prince Xin on the side explained: "In the capital, the wind of seeking immortals and asking about the Dao is very heavy. Any Daoist who understands some spells will be sought after and treated well. Daoist, you stepped on red auspicious clouds and descended from the sky, no different from a god. Now that you've been seen, you will naturally be surrounded."

"So that's how it is." Li Yi finally understood.

However, in this capital, where the dragon Qi covers, ordinary Daoists simply cannot cast spells. This invisibly screened out a large group of Daoists who were swindlers and had poor skills. Only Daoists who truly had ability and skill could show a trick or two here. And such people, when placed outside the capital, would naturally have even stronger skills.

Prince Xin said: "I have a mansion in the capital. Daoist, you want to find someone, so you must have a place to stay. Why not stay at my mansion first?"

Li Yi glanced at him: "Are you trying to delay time?"

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"I dare not."

Prince Xin immediately said: "It's just that it's the middle of the night, and you, Daoist, have come from afar from Xinzhou. Where can you find someone in a short while? And the capital is so big, a full three hundred miles. Even riding a horse would take several days. Daoist, stay at ease first. In these few days, I will contact my old acquaintances, send people to inquire, and after the person is found, I will make arrangements so that you can meet that person."

"I can't trust your words. The lyricist is in the capital, so he must have a place to live. You just take me there directly." As Li Yi said this, he grabbed his hand and walked forward with big strides.

"Immortal, immortal, please give me some money. I borrowed a lot of money a few years ago to buy a mansion in the capital, and now I can't pay the interest. I hope the immortal can help me pay off the debt. This little person will be grateful." Someone blocked Li Yi's way, knelt down, and begged with a mournful face.

Hearing this, Li Yi's face turned black. Good fellow, you took out a loan to buy a house, can't pay the mortgage, and you're asking me to help you?

He originally wanted to refuse, but considering that his identity as an immortal might help gather incense belief, he held the idea of giving it a try and said directly: "I will teach you a method. You can use your current mansion to mortgage it to a bank, take out a sum of money, then buy another mansion, then use the second mansion to mortgage another sum of money to the bank, and buy a third mansion. By analogy, soon, you will have countless mansions in your hands."

Hearing this, the man shivered and said with some fear: "Immortal, in this way, wouldn't I have more debts? I need to work for fifty years without sleep to buy one mansion. If there are a few more mansions, I'm afraid I won't be able to pay off the debts for generations."

"Stupid. The capital is three hundred miles, and there are only so many mansions. If you buy more, the price of mansions will naturally rise. At that time, you can raise the price of the first mansion to twice or even three times the previous price, then sell it, and use this money to repay the subsequent debts. Repeat this, and you will soon be wealthy." Li Yi said.

As soon as these words were spoken, many people nearby were shocked together.

Can you still play like this?

But thinking about it, it seems it really works.

Hearing this, the man felt as if he had been enlightened. His face turned red with excitement, and he knelt on the ground and kowtowed a few times.

"Immortal, great kindness, this little person will never forget it. Please tell me your name. In the future, when I am wealthy, I will definitely worship you for generations." The man stood up excitedly and wanted to leave, but after walking a few steps, he knelt down and bowed again.

Li Yi said: "I am Taiyi. Go. If you are wealthy in the future, do more good deeds and don't do evil."

"I will follow the teachings of Immortal Taiyi." The man finally left as if escaping, holding an excited mood.

Others seeing this situation also woke up one after another.

He can do this, can't I do the same?

For a time.

More than twenty people who were surrounding them left, and the scene suddenly cleared up.

Seeing the road open, Li Yi continued to pull Prince Xin forward.

Although Prince Xin wanted to delay in every possible way, he could only sigh helplessly.

"Immortal, I am thirty-eight years old and still unmarried. I want to ask the immortal, where is my marriage?" At this time, someone knelt in front of Li Yi again, blocking the way, kowtowing and requesting constantly. The man was short and ugly, so he was naturally not liked by women.

Your configuration, isn't this making things difficult for me, Li?

But Li Yi thought for a while and said: "You leave the capital and go all the way south. Pass by wasteland and broken temples, worship and offer more, and perhaps there will be a marriage at your door."

Since you can't find a living person to be your wife, then go find ghosts and monsters. They might not dislike your appearance.

(End of chapter)