Chapter 660: Weaving Wind and Thunder

Liang Qu pinched the cloud-thunder pattern robe.

Light.

Very light.

It was by no means some translucent thin gauze; it looked like thick silk, but pinched in his hand, it was light as nothing.

If it weren't for the fact that it was truly in his hands, Liang Qu would have doubted whether there was anything in his hands at all.

"What material is this woven with?"

The leading eunuch replied: "My lord, the cloud-thunder pattern robe is not made of material."

"If not material, then what?"

"The robe is as its name suggests; it is woven with clouds and thunder. An ordinary person wearing it can be light as a swallow, flash like thunder, and travel a thousand li a day."

"How can clouds and thunder be woven into clothing?"

Liang Qu could not understand.

Both were formless things; how could they be woven into clothes?

"The imperial court has a secret technique called the 'Rainbow Garment Feather Clothing Hand,' which evolved into a Jiang Zongshi's divine ability. One can use bare hands to weave magic robes out of thin air. If the three divine abilities progress layer by layer, all being this method, it is enough to weave all things under heaven.

If you encounter irresistible force, my lord, you can infuse it with Qi and blood in a specific order and throw this item out. After three breaths, it can release the power of wind and thunder within, severely injuring an ordinary Jiang Zongshi, but after releasing it, this clothing will disappear."

Liang Qu felt awe.

A small piece of clothing actually required a Heavenly Human Jiang Zongshi to weave, and it had such power.

He unfolded the robe, and luster surged.

The cloud-thunder robe was pitch black and matte indoors, but moved into the sunlight, it appeared silver-white, and the cloud-thunder patterns flickered and flowed, truly extraordinary.

"I wonder which Heavenly Human Jiang Zongshi wove this?"

"Her Majesty the Empress."

Awesome.

Liang Qu sighed secretly.

He was quite capable himself.

He put away the robe and looked at the tiger-gall jade belt.

The jade belt was quite wide, more than a few inches, and embroidered with beige cloud patterns on white silk. No needlework could be seen. In the center was a piece of mutton-fat soft jade the size of a palm and a finger thick, carved into the head of a fierce tiger, extremely exquisite.

Tied to his waist, it tightened itself.

The Kui boots were dark blue with flowing Kui patterns.

Surprisingly good-looking.

The eunuch continued to introduce them.

"The tiger-gall jade belt can help people warm their Qi and blood, calm their minds, and prolong their lives on weekdays. During combat, it can also agitate Qi and blood, like a fierce tiger leaving its cage. The Kui boots are made of Kui beast skin and are extremely difficult to damage. Both are made by Heavenly Artisan craftsmen."

"No wonder."

Heavenly Artisan craftsmen.

The highest title for an artifact refiner.

To obtain this title, not only must the quality of the manufactured object be good, but it must also have a unique aesthetic sense.

Generous!

Since it was a reward.

Liang Qu did not stand on ceremony and put them all on.

The entire cloud-thunder pattern robe automatically shrank, covering the Dragon Spirit Gauze.

The Dragon Spirit Gauze reorganized itself, turning into the appearance of the cloud-thunder pattern, tucking the entire robe into the inner lining position.

Brand new!

Liang Qu went with the eunuch to the Imperial Horse Office to have the groom promote Chishan's rank.

"My lord, this Dragon Blood Horse of yours..."

The groom flipped through the register, checked Chishan's quality, and showed surprise.

According to the records in the register, Liang Qu's Dragon Blood Horse should be fourth rank, but right now it clearly had the level of nearly third rank!

"I am on good terms with the Dragon-man tribe, and they used some means."

Liang Qu's expression did not change.

With such a strange change in the Dragon Blood Horse, the groom did not dare to act rashly and turned to report to his superior, receiving the reply to promote it as usual.

Since the higher-ups said there was no problem, the groom naturally had no objections.

"My lord, promoting to second rank is not as simple as promoting from fifth to fourth rank. It requires a few days of slow conditioning to increase its physique.

If you don't have free time and don't mind, you can foster the Dragon Blood Horse here first, or let the horse come once every morning, afternoon, and night."

Liang Qu felt it was troublesome as soon as he heard it, and patted Chishan's neck: "Stay for a few days?"

Chishan snorted.

"Okay, it agreed."

"Minister Liang is clearly a horse lover."

"Hahaha."

People are in high spirits when they encounter happy events.

Liang Qu was happy and threw a silver ingot to the groom.

Going out again.

The whole world was very different.

Cloud-thunder robe, tiger-gall belt, Kui beast boots—the common people didn't understand and just thought it was an ordinary young master going out, but those who knew their goods all looked on with attention.

A from-fifth-rank official, a from-fifth-rank grade, a regular fifth-rank title—looking at the entire imperial capital, it was not worth mentioning.

But paired with an eighteen-year-old.

Who wouldn't envy?

Who wouldn't admire?

A circle around Jishuitan.

Xu Fu.

The senior brothers and sisters swarmed up, and seeing the cloud-thunder clothing, they reached out to touch it.

"Yo! New belt! New clothes! New plaque! Not bad! All spirit artifacts!"

"Hereditary and permanent! Is it really hereditary and permanent?" Xu Zishuai flipped through the seal, overjoyed.

"The hundred officials of the court were all there, and the Court of Diplomatic Reception sang it out loudly; how could it be fake?"

"Awesome, in this way, can Ashui collect three salaries?"

"About that." Liang Qu calculated simply, "One salary for the barony, one for the Flying Cavalry Commandant, one for the Water Balance Commandant. In total, these three salaries a month should be about a thousand taels of silver, and there will be more at the end of the year."

Promoted in office, promoted in title, promoted in rank.

Not to mention the various benefits for now, at least the annual salary was ten thousand taels of silver.

Even if Liang Qu resigned from office in the future and lost one salary, relying on the remaining two would be enough to maintain a decent and wealthy life, being a wealthy man.

"By the way, didn't they say there was a residence reward? Where is the Grade A district?"

"Next to Jishuitan." Yang Xu said, "The Grade A district is near Jishuitan, the best scenery in the entire capital, and close to the palace. The third grade is a three-courtyard residence."

"Let's go see! Let's go see!"

Everyone clamored.

Liang Qu took the key and followed the address the eunuch mentioned earlier.

Not far.

The Xu Fu was right by Jishuitan, and everyone could find it by walking along the riverbank.

Creak.

Tatta opened the main gate.

Snowflakes fell rustlingly.

The entire three-courtyard residence was built against Jishuitan. The house was cold and clear, but very clean, clearly cleaned by someone in advance.

The courtyard was very spacious, all two stories high. Beasts crouched on the roof ridge, and even the tiles at the ends were specially hung down half a piece, carved with beast patterns. These were all things the old family residence didn't have.

The backyard was planted with huge parasol trees, thick as an embrace, at least decades-old trees. The densely crossed branches held the accumulated snow, topping a crown of snow velvet flowers, circling a piece of tranquility in the bustling city of the capital.

"Everyone move over."

Liang Qu counted a circle, there were more than enough empty rooms.

Everyone would stay in the capital for at least a month and a half, and it was not appropriate to keep living in the Xu Fu.

It was fine to live for a few days, but after a long time, contradictions would inevitably arise.

Even a husband and wife would quarrel.

"That's exactly what I was thinking!"

Everyone was happy, chose their rooms, and immediately returned to the Xu Fu to express their intention to leave to General Xu Wenzhu.

General Xu understood the reason and did not stop them, only letting the Qin family steward help, transferring ten servants for laundry, cooking, cleaning, and tidying up to help settle the new home.

Afternoon.

Invitations flew like snowflakes.

With a major event happening today, the great clans of the capital invited Liang Qu to their mansions as a guest, intending to get to know him.

Liang Qu did not refuse them all; on the contrary, he picked out quite a few, such as the Marquis of Ji'an's house and the Marquis of Changxing's house.

The Marquis of Ji'an was Xiang Fang Su's father, and the Marquis of Changxing was Bai Yinbin's grandfather.

In addition, Lu Kaiyun, Ren Yipeng, Ke Wenbin...

Liang Qu only chose these invitations to go to.

He, Bai Yinbin, Ke Wenbin, and others were friends and officials in the same place. Visiting these noble houses as a guest belonged to the normal visit of a junior to a senior, involving not too much worldly interaction.

Call them uncle and aunt, eat and drink as you should.

Others were very different.

Strength, status, and official position were placed there, not allowing for low-key behavior, only to be treated as peers.

Back and forth.

Trouble.

If you don't know the bottom line, it's not easy to contact them at will.

Pingyang Prefecture was a small place with few means, and having a Jiang Zongshi and a Great Martial Artist above your head was enough to run rampant without worry.

The capital was different; there were plenty of people who could fix you, and the means could even be so high that you wouldn't discover it after being fixed.

Be careful.

Evening.

Senior brother Yang Xu saw that everything was settled and led his personal guards to say goodbye to everyone.

They had been in the capital for two days and should set off for Heyuan Prefecture.

Everyone waved reluctantly.

At the same time.

Feather Forest Army.

A young man ran over.

"Commander, the news is out, it really is an eighteen-year-old Great Martial Artist!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 661 =====