Chapter 159

Marrying Princess Linglong to Yin Qi was indeed an idea the Emperor had.

Imperial princesses were originally meant for political marriage.

Yin Qi came from the Duke of Yin's mansion and was a young Grandmaster, with hopes of becoming a Martial Saint in the future.

For such talent, the Emperor naturally had to win him over.

This marriage was the most effective means.

Since the Emperor wanted to marry off his daughter, Yin Qi's status certainly had to be raised; conferring the title of Earl of Longxiang was not excessive.

As for the matter of being conferred as a Marquis, that was something Hong Xuanji made up himself.

However, Great Gan was founded on martial arts; as long as the meritorious service was sufficient, being conferred as a Marquis was a certainty.

Yin Qi was a Martial Saint; wouldn't performing meritorious service be simple?

Yin Qi was surprised in his heart, not quite understanding why Hong Xuanji suddenly told him these things.

Leaking the Emperor's intentions in advance was, to put it mildly, against the rules, and to put it strongly, it was a crime.

Hong Xuanji, as a Grandmaster of Neo-Confucianism, valued ritual and rules the most.

How could he commit such a low-level mistake?

Although he was suspicious in his heart, Yin Qi still appeared flattered and cupped his hands, saying: "It is all His Majesty's great kindness; I will certainly not fail His Majesty's expectations."

Hong Xuanji nodded, smiled, and left directly.

Of course, he would not commit a low-level mistake; he was deliberately saying it for Yin Qi to hear, with the purpose of inserting a wedge.

If Yin Qi was not cultivated by Meng Shenji, that would be best; these words of his could make Yin Qi less easily seduced by Su Mu, because people from powerful families actually value power more.

If Yin Qi was secretly cultivated by Meng Shenji, then he could also insert a wedge and eventually turn the other party against them.

In any case, it wasn't as if he hadn't succeeded in such things before.

"Young Master Yin, I have long admired your name; please sit!"

Su Mu's voice was soft and pleasant; she was wearing a pale green gauze dress with a white shawl, her features so exquisite that not a single flaw could be found, like a masterpiece of the heavens, a beauty of peerless elegance.

It was just a pity that her eyes were as calm as water.

They seemed to carry no emotional color, like a fairy who did not eat the food of the mortal world.

Su Mu was beautiful, but compared to Princess Longji, she was still a notch behind.

Yin Qi only glanced at her once and then withdrew his gaze, sitting down opposite Su Mu, smiling slightly: "Greetings, Miss Su; I came here upon invitation, so I wonder what business Miss Su has with me?"

Su Mu said: "Does Young Master Yin know of the Supreme Dao?"

Yin Qi nodded: "Of course I know. The Supreme Dao is a Daoist sect conferred by the imperial court, holding the reins of the world's Daoist sects."

Su Mu said lightly: "My Supreme Dao acts on behalf of heaven, monitoring the world; how could it be conferred by Great Gan? They are just gilding their own faces."

Yin Qi's expression became solemn, and he said sternly: "Miss Su, watch your words."

Su Mu said: "It seems Young Master Yin does not know enough about my Supreme Dao, so I will tell you about it. My Supreme Dao's main altar is located at Mount Tianzhu, and the Sect Master Meng Shenji is a Creator who has undergone seven thunder tribulations.

The elders are either Martial Saints or Ghost Immortals who have undergone thunder tribulations.

Not only that, my Sect Master Meng Shenji is about to undergo the eighth thunder tribulation; at that time, even if all the sects in the Great Thousand World join forces, they will not be a match for my Sect Master alone.

Not to mention, my Supreme Dao also possesses the Artifact King, the Eternal Kingdom.

This is an Other Shore artifact.

Even when facing a Yang God, the Eternal Kingdom does not fear it."

If it were anyone else, they would probably be shocked to the point of losing their composure.

In this era where Ghost Immortals and Martial Saints could run rampant, Creators and Artifact Kings were simply too far away, like a mortal looking up at an immortal.

Yin Qi appropriately feigned a shocked appearance, and after a long while, said: "I didn't expect the Supreme Dao to be so strong; I wonder what identity Miss Su has in the Supreme Dao?"

Su Mu nodded: "I am the contemporary Saintess of the Supreme Dao."

Yin Qi's expression was solemn, and he cupped his hands: "So it is the Saintess; excuse my lack of respect."

Su Mu invited him: "Although my Supreme Dao is a Yang God orthodoxy, our martial arts are not inferior in the slightest, and can even be cultivated to Shattering Vacuum. If Young Master Yin is willing to join my Supreme Dao, I can promise to give you five Earth Origin Spirit Pills first."

Earth Origin Spirit Pills can allow a peak Grandmaster to cultivate into a Martial Saint.

In addition, I am also willing to teach you the martial arts chapter of the "Supreme Alchemy Scripture", which contains the method for refining acupoints as a Human Immortal."

The Supreme Dao's highest pill is, of course, the Heavenly Origin Divine Pill.

Meng Shenji spent sixty years just collecting spirit herbs to refine the Heavenly Origin Divine Pill, and also snatched three drops of Evil God blood from the Jingyuan Temple, only then refining one.

He didn't even have enough for himself, so how could he bestow it upon others?

Yin Qi frowned slightly, somewhat disappointed.

He had originally thought that Su Mu was here to evaluate him as the future Sect Master of the Supreme Dao, not expecting that she just wanted to subdue him.

Although the Earth Origin Spirit Pill was precious and could help one achieve Martial Saint, it wasn't as if he couldn't refine it himself.

One must know that a Martial Saint was only at the peak of the Human Realm in the Fengshen world.

There were several types of pills, such as Body Casting Pills, Mysterious Origin Pills, Blood Exchange Pills, etc., that could help one exchange blood and become a Martial Saint.

As for the acupoint refining method, he was even less interested.

He knew all 1,296 acupoints in the body.

And the Supreme Dao at most only mastered two or three hundred.

What Yin Qi truly coveted was the "Universe Two Classics", which could condense the Taiyu Tower and the Zhou Ji Bell, respectively evolving the methods of space and time.

Even in the Primordial World, time is king and space is supreme.

If he learned the "Universe Two Classics", it would mean he had mastered the key to comprehending the laws of time and space.

Although disappointed, Yin Qi was not in a hurry to refuse.

He feigned deep thought, and after a long while, said: "If I join the Supreme Dao, what do I need to do? I believe you wouldn't spend such great effort to win me over for no reason."

As the number one Daoist sect in the world, the Supreme Dao actually had very few direct members.

Like him, joining halfway, he could only stay in the outer sect.

Looking at Yin Qi's still calm appearance, Su Mu could not help but think more highly of him.

This child is quite calculating.

She nodded slowly and said: "You need to go to Qingzhou, join the Champion Marquis's command, and serve him, but you don't need to reveal your identity. The Sect Master values him very much, believing he is very likely the future Son of the Epoch."

It could be seen that Meng Shenji had already sensed the Champion Marquis's mysterious origin.

Yin Qi suddenly smiled and cupped his hands: "Miss Su, thank you for your time today; farewell."

As he spoke, he stood up.

Su Mu was stunned.

Everything was going well, so why was he leaving?

She frowned slightly and said: "Young Master Yin, what do you mean by this?"

Yin Qi said lightly: "The meaning is very clear; I am not interested in your invitation. I originally thought that if Miss Su invited me here, even if it wasn't for romance, it should have been to discuss poetry and the Dao."

It's just a pity.

The Supreme Dao's orthodoxy is tempting, but it is not something I must have.

As for the Champion Marquis, he is not qualified enough for me to serve him.

Sect Master Meng might be powerful, but he has too many opponents.

I heard he is about to undergo the eighth thunder tribulation; I just don't know if he can survive the killing tribulation during his weak period."

"How do you know about this?"

Su Mu's eyes became sharp.

Meng Shenji is about to undergo the eighth thunder tribulation; it is still a secret.

"I naturally have my own channels; if you don't want people to know, don't do it; farewell."

After speaking, Yin Qi turned and left.

Su Mu looked at Yin Qi's back, murderous intent flickering in her eyes, and she wanted to make a move several times.

But in the end, she endured it.

Unless she used the Heavenly Dao Demon-Sealing Sword, she was simply no match for Yin Qi.

But this was the capital, and it was not appropriate for her to make a big scene.

However, she had already said those words to Hong Xuanji earlier, and she believed it would be difficult for this monarch and minister to trust him again, and they might even secretly take action against Yin Qi.

It's just that, who exactly is behind this person?