Chapter 86

The Longevity Pill in Xunzi's hands most likely won't get away.

Compared to loose cultivators like Old Immortal Nanhua who have no ties or attachments.

Xunzi has quite a few bonds holding him back.

And precisely because of this.

Even if he wanted to directly swallow the Longevity Pill, he'd have to think it through carefully!

Instead, it's Old Immortal Nanhua that leaves him feeling uncertain.

After all, not only does the man have no ties, he's also a loose cultivator with no sense of belonging to Great Han.

Someone like that.

What could be used to get a handle on him?!

Of course.

Uncertain is uncertain.

But if one were to give up sending people just because the other party might directly take the Longevity Pill, that would be a real fool!

No matter what.

As long as there's even the slightest possibility.

Whether it's him, other emperors, or even top-tier powers, none would give up easily!

…………

Great Ming, the Forbidden City.

"So this is the strength of the Qinglong Society's Grand Dragon Head?"

"Truly terrifying beyond compare!"

Zhu Houzhao drew a deep breath and exclaimed in admiration.

Beyond the shock in his heart, there was also a trace of regret.

If only Great Ming could have a forbidden-level existence like that stationed here—no! As long as someone under his command was stationed here.

Putting everything else aside.

At the very least, the contest for the Longevity Pill could match fists with Great Qin, Great Yuan, and Great Tang!

Unfortunately, for now he could only daydream about it.

Just as he was sighing in inexplicable emotion.

Wei Jinzhong strode in quickly from outside the door.

The expression on his face looked somewhat solemn and ugly.

"What happened?"

Noticing his odd demeanor.

Zhu Houzhao hurriedly asked.

A vague premonition of ill omen rose faintly in his heart.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this old minister has just received a secret report—Zhu Wushi has already begun to stir restlessly."

"From the look of it, he probably can't sit still and can't wait any longer."

Wei Jinzhong pressed his lips together, organizing his words.

As he spoke, his eyes were filled with thick worry!

Although the Great Ming Imperial Court likewise has its trump cards.

Unless it threatens the very overthrow of Great Ming.

Otherwise.

Those existences will not intervene in the struggles between imperial bloodlines!

Therefore.

Relatively speaking, Zhu Wushi still holds a slight upper hand.

Given this, he couldn't help but worry!

"What? How dare he?!"

Zhu Houzhao was greatly shocked,

his face instantly turning ugly to the extreme.

Deep in his pupils, beyond wariness, there was also a bone-chilling cold intent.

But the moment he thought of his own side's combat strength.

He immediately felt a chill in his heart again.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured."

"If Zhu Wushi truly dares to defy all propriety and stir up rebellion in Great Ming."

"This old minister will stake this old life of mine and stop him!"

Catching the flash of unease that crossed his face.

Wei Jinzhong said in a deep, assuring voice.

In his tone, there was a great sense of tragic solemnity, as if marching to a noble death!

"Old Wei…"

Looking at his resolute expression.

Zhu Houzhao opened his mouth, but for a moment couldn't get a word out.

In his heart, a sense of powerlessness unlike anything before rose up.

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Great Song, the imperial palace.

Gazing afar at the contents upon the Heavenly Dao Golden List in the void.

Zhao Ji smacked his lips, a trace of astonishment appearing on his face.

"Qin Huang's luck is truly excellent."

"Old Ancestor, do you think that Great Dragon Head has reached that step?"

"Is there any way to bring him under our control?"

"If not, cooperating with him would also be acceptable!"

Obviously.

Regardless of whether Ximen Wudi had truly reached that step or not.

The strength he had displayed alone was enough to overwhelm the present age and roam freely across the world!

How could an emperor not desire such an existence?

Even if such a possibility was exceedingly slim.

It still could not dampen the passion in his heart!

"Reporting to Your Majesty, in this old minister's view, this man should have reached that step."

"As for subduing him, judging from the Qinglong Society he founded and its style of conduct, it is difficult — very difficult!"

"However, as for cooperation, there should still be some opportunity!"

"As the saying goes, all the bustle under heaven is for profit; all the rush under heaven is for gain."

"As long as the price offered is sufficient, I believe they certainly will not refuse!"

Sunflower Old Ancestor furrowed his brows and pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

In his view.

Subduing Ximen Wudi and the Qinglong Society was nearly impossible!

But as for cooperation, there was still a fair chance.

And the reason the Qinglong Society had remained in such a transcendent state until now.

Was mainly because all parties were still waiting and watching and had not offered sufficient stakes!

Otherwise.

As long as the profit was great enough.

He would not believe the Qinglong Society Society would not be tempted!!

Hearing these words.

Zhao Ji nodded slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face.