Half-Yokai Cultivating the Path of Immortality Chapter 671: Dengzhenguo

Taixuan Palace.

The palace is like a spider's nest, with hundreds of blue spiritual waters surrounding the beams and pillars. The spiritual waters as thick as an arm meet with each other, forming several water vortices of different sizes in the palace.

One of the vortexes is particularly huge.

In the whirlpool of a foot and a half, thousands of orbs of various colors gathered together to form a futon of hundred-colored precious light. A white-faced and beardless middle-aged man sat on the futon, covered with a layer of hundred-colored glow, and the fairy wind was extremely strong.

Zhu Andu, the leader of Dengzhen Kingdom.

"Master Lu, I heard that there are three palaces of Yin, Yang and Zi in Yuanxiang City. I wonder if my Taixuan Palace can compete with them?"

In a small vortex below.

Lu Tong sat on the ten-color futon, frowned, and then calmed down his expression for a moment, saying: "All the spirits in Taixuan Palace gather together, and the precious light is charming. It is one of the best in the world."

"Haha."

Zhu An laughed twice.

"Hahaha..."

The officials sitting below burst into laughter.

Zhu Andu said again: "Come here, please quickly invite Lord Lu to taste the 'cold brew' of our Dengzhen Kingdom."

"Shanghanchi Fairy Brew!"

"Shanghanchi Fairy Brew!"

The courtesy officer shouted twice.

A group of maids walked out, a total of five people, two leading the way, two standing behind, one in the middle holding a huge tray with a small wine glass placed on it.

Lu Tong took the wine glass, drank it in one gulp, and after a while, said: "Good wine!"

The wine is very good, refreshing and slightly cold in the mouth. The coldness does not make people feel cold, but it is a little warm.

It’s just that although the wine is good, it is not as good as the battle when drinking wine.

Zhu Andu smiled.

The officials below suddenly spoke:

"At that time, the leader of Luan State, Guan Fu State, fell in love with the drink and stayed in Dengzhen Kingdom for a month before reluctant to leave."

"Yes, there is also the Great Mo Kingdom, which sends people to ask for the fairy brew every month."

Lu Tong curled his lips and relaxed his mind.

The atmosphere is frivolous.

Although we have not been together for a short time, we have already roughly seen that the king and officials of Dengzhen Kingdom all seem to be famous and vain, at least the king is like this.

Looking at the happy scene in the palace, it is not obvious that the country is being bullied by the demons at this time.

Zhu An said solemnly: "I heard that Lord Lu's inheritance of the good demon Zhengguo is extraordinary. There are countless demon guards in the country. Will there be demon guards accompanying him this time?"

"The country of Liangyao Zheng is in a dangerous location and it is inconvenient to mobilize demon guards."

"Unfortunately, I originally wanted the Demon Guard to compete with the 'Five Toothed Warriors' of Dengzhen Kingdom, but it seems that my long-cherished wish is hard to come by."

Zhu Andu sighed.

An official immediately said: "Your Majesty, I heard that Liang Yaozheng has a tiger guard in the country. It happens that among the demon beasts accompanying Lord Lu, there is a golden tiger. Why not let Lord Lu summon this monster to compete."

"Yes, the ordinary tiger guards are just yellow tigers, but this golden tiger must be the elite of the good and evil country."

"Oh?"

Zhu Andu looked at Lu Tong and said, "Lord Lu, are they right?"

Lu Tong smiled and shook his head.

It’s a meaningless competition. It’s useless if you win and it’s embarrassing if you lose. It’s better not to compete.

"This demon is my third disciple, not a demon guard, and is not good at fighting."

Before Zhu Andu spoke, an official said:

"Why should Lord Lu be humble? Is there any tiger monster in the world who is not good at fighting?".

"Your Majesty, since you are the direct disciple of Lord Lu, the ordinary five-toothed warrior must not be a match. Why not let 'General Duoyong' come over to compete in person?"

"Quick, pass on 'General Duo Yong'!"

The people below were talking a lot, and in the end they actually gave the order directly on behalf of Zhu Andu.

Lu Tong’s eyes flashed.

In Dengzhen Kingdom, the master is not like the master and the officials are not like officials. How could he be so rich and noble? He became even more curious about Zhang Qiao.

"Sui Shilin, meet the king!"

A giant man walked into the hall, one foot and seven feet tall, with a body like a white ape and a face like a silver basin. He looked majestic and wore a white-haired cloak. His aura was both fierce and elegant at the same time.

Lu Tong felt a chill in his heart.

He is a master.

In addition to wealth, Dengzhen Country finally has someone to look at.

The leader among the officials said: "Sui Shilin, the king wants to see you fight Jin Biaohu."

Sui Shilin didn't squint his eyes and ignored this person.

Zhu An said solemnly: "Master Lu, this is the 'General Duo Yong' of my Dengzhen Kingdom. He climbed Hanzhen Mountain alone when he was only eight years old."

Lu Tong nodded slowly.

"A man who is so angry that he is not an ordinary person."

"How does it compare to your disciple?"

Lu Tong shook his head slowly without saying anything.

One person and one tiger are all in the foundation building realm.

An innate bloodline is tyrannical, and he has swallowed countless blood spirits and pills. Although one of them could not see the Dharma, the Dharma light on his face was delicate and his aura was pure. He was not an ordinary monk.

"The outcome is unpredictable."

Zhu Andu became even more interested and said: "It's boring to sit around, how about letting them have a fight?"

Lu Tong shook his head again and said: "Such a hero, who will never be captured, should be placed on the battlefield thousands of miles away, beheading the enemy, how can he be like an actor and let others have fun?"

"Well said!"

Just when Zhu Andu was about to speak, a voice suddenly sounded outside the hall, and then a young man with clear features entered the hall, cupped his hands and said: "Zhang Qiao, I have met the king!"

"Zhang Xiangguo, give me a seat quickly!"

Zhu Andu waved his hand.

The ceremony officer immediately used his magic power, and countless orbs fell into a whirlpool and turned into futons.

The young man did not go over and sit down, but continued to cup his hands towards Lu Tong and said: "Lord Lu, I have admired your name for a long time, and today I saw that your name is indeed well-deserved!"

Lu Tong stood up from the futon.

Zhang Qiao is short, thin and small. He looks like he is only in his teens. However, after entering the hall, except for Lu Tong and Zhu Andu, everyone else turned pale.

"Zhang Daoyou just broke into Nascent Soul?"

"That's right. I heard that the lord of the country was visiting and came here in a hurry. I didn't have time to appease Yuanying. Please forgive me, lord of the country."

Lu Tong nodded, raised his hand and emitted a stream of blood.

"This is a blood spirit that can assist fellow Taoist Zuo in recuperating."

"Thank you, Lord."

Zhang Qiao didn't hesitate and swallowed it in one gulp.

The three of them sat on the futon.

After Zhang Qiao came, many officials became more cautious and no longer spoke without permission.

Zhu Andu was not interested in watching the fight anymore. He waved his hand to signal Sui Shilin to retreat and said: "Double happiness is coming today. Firstly, the Prime Minister broke into the Nascent Soul Realm. Secondly, the Lord Lu personally visited and ordered the Shangxian Palace to set up a first-class Big banquet."

"Yes."

Zhang Qiao said: "Your Majesty, this matter is not urgent. I heard that Lord Lu came here to form an alliance. Has the Lord discussed this matter?"

"The Lord Lu has been traveling all the way. It will not be too late to discuss it tomorrow."

"Yes."

……

After a very rich feast.

Lu Tong, Xu Xuxing and Zhiguan were brought into the palace and placed there.

A few people sat down separately.

Lu Tong asked: "How?"

"Master, who is stronger, us or Dengzhen Kingdom?" Zhiguan asked directly.

Lu Tong looked at Xu Xuxing and said, "Xing'er, you tell me."

"Yes."

Xu Xuxing thought for a while and said: "The populations of the two countries are about the same. Dengzhen's country is richer, but a large amount of wealth is wasted on luxury and debauchery. The strength of the Five-Toothed Warriors is not inferior to that of Baishan Taoist soldiers, but they are just favored. If you go too far, you may not have the courage to fight to the death. Disciples think we are stronger."

Lu Tong nodded.

Zhiguan hunched his back, walked to the side of the two men, and whispered: "We are stronger and poorer, why don't we beat them? We can do what King Zizhen can do, too."

Lu Tong smiled.

Xu Xingxing said: "We are different from the demons. They are rats in the ditch, just trying to survive. The good demon Zhengguo is pursuing the great cause of the country. If you don't move, you will be satisfied. If you move, you will have great benefits."

"I think there is great profit here."

Xu Xuxing shook his head and did not waste any more words.

The benefits he talks about are related to the foundation of a country and are determined to be large-scale projects for hundreds or thousands of years in the future. However, all Zhiguan sees are immediate benefits.

Lu Tongtong: "There are so many things going on in the country that I have no time to rest. If you look around these days, you should go out and travel."

"Yes."

Night.

Lu Tong was invited to attend the dinner, had another big meal, enjoyed the singing and dancing for half an hour, and returned to his residence under the **** of powerful men and maids.

A man caught up with him on the way and said: "By order of the Prime Minister, I invite Lord Lu to go to Huangshi Palace to discuss the alliance."

"Lead the way."

The group turned back and walked towards Huangshi Palace.

Huangshi Palace, the palace hides a mountain, a short mountain three feet high. The green grass on the mountain is like a cloth, and the green water under the mountain is like a belt. Zhang Qiao is sitting at the foot of the mountain, with a table already set up.

Lu Tong sat directly opposite.

Zhang Qiao said nothing and began to boil water and make tea. After working for a long time, he poured a cup of tea.

"Please."

Lu Tong drank it in one sip and said: "Good tea."

The tea is slightly bitter and astringent, with almost no sweetness. It is very ordinary tea.

Zhang Qiao took out another tea set and started to boil water and make tea again. After working for a long time, he poured out the second cup.

"Please."

Lu Tong drank it in one gulp without speaking.

The tea is sweet and lingers for a long time. He doesn't like this kind of tea, but he doesn't care about tasting the tea now. He looks at Zhang Qiao and guesses what Zhang Qiao is thinking.

Zhang Qiao took out the third tea set and poured another cup after a moment.

"Please."

Lu Tong drank it in one sip, thought about it for a long time, and said, "Good tea."

The last cup is really good tea, very transparent, with no bitterness, astringency, sweetness, etc.

Zhang Qiao put out a new cup, picked up three teapots, poured a little each into them, filled up the fourth cup, and said: "Please."

Lu Tong stared at the tea cup and did not drink for a long time.

"What do you mean, fellow Taoist?"

Zhang Qiao also looked at the tea cup and said, "What does the king think of this cup of tea?"

"Unbearable to enter."

Zhang Qiao nodded slowly and said: "Three cups of tea can't be mixed together. How complicated are the affairs of a country that the leader of the country can monopolize it?"

Lu Tongtong shrank, and after a moment of silence, he picked up the teacup and drank in one gulp.

The taste is different, not like tea, but like a mouthful of swill.

"That makes sense."

Zhang Qiao took away all the tea sets, poured a glass of water, and said: "Back then, the country of Liangyao Zheng held a competition for the first time to seek talents, and I heard about the reputation of the country's leader."

Lu Tong picked up some water and rinsed away the remaining strange taste in his mouth.

"What reputation?"

"There are no taboos, the only thing that can be done is to do it."

Lu Tongtong: "This is true in all countries."

"The ruler of the country does not need to be humble. Among the countries in the world, there are many who seek sages, but few who use sages, and there are even fewer people who can accommodate those who are proud of their talents."

"Lu still has some self-awareness. He hires people because he is short of people, and accepts people because he has not touched the taboos."

Zhang Qiao shook his head and said: "The words of the king really put Zhang to shame."

Lu Tong smiled, did not continue to pester, and asked: "To be honest, Lu came here specifically for Taoist friends. If you have any concerns, you might as well speak up."

Zhang Qiao fell into silence.

Lu Tong waited for a while, recalling the "three cups of tea" and "monopoly of power" just now, and suddenly understood what Zhang Qiao was thinking.

"Fellow Taoist, are you worried about being restricted by me?"

"Hey."

Zhang Qiao sighed and said: "Does the Lord know why Zhang is in Dengzhen Kingdom?"

"I don't know."

“When the Dengzhen Kingdom was first established, the king was also thirsty for talents. He and Zhang lived in the same hall every day and discussed state affairs day and night. This is how the Dengzhen Kingdom is today.”

Lu Tong blinked and said, "Zhu Andu has changed?"

"Nothing has changed even if it has changed."

Zhang Qiao poured two glasses of water, picked up one, and said: "A hundred years of caution will inevitably lead to fatigue. There are no big enemies abroad and no major dangers at home. With wealth everywhere, it is reasonable for the king to want to enjoy it. among."

"Not bad."

"Will Lord Lu do the same?"

Lu Tong slowly shook his head and said: "No. I am aiming for a thousand miles, and there are big enemies and dangers everywhere."

He is different from Zhu Andu.

Zhu Andu's ambitions were too small. He was content to defend Dengzhen Kingdom, so he relaxed. However, his ambitions were very big.

A smile appeared on Zhang Qiao's face and he said: "If Lord Zhu is like this, Dengzhen Kingdom will not be reduced to being coerced by the demons."

After hearing this, Lu Tong's heart sank slightly.

"Now that there is a big enemy outside, Zhu Andu is likely to return to his old state. What are your plans, fellow Taoist?"

"It's too late."

Lu Tong was instantly calm.

Zhang Qiao is determined to leave, and he only needs to meet the conditions and avoid worries, and his trip will definitely come true.

Zhang Qiao drank the water in the cup, put down the tea cup, and said: "The Dengzhen Kingdom can survive today only because the country is safe and invincible. Now that the enemy is in front of us, the foundation of the Dengzhen Kingdom has been destroyed."

"What is the foundation of Dengzhen Kingdom?"

Lu Tong asked the question that had been lingering in his mind.

Dengzhen country is too rich.

If Liangyao Zhengguo was so rich, he would have already begun to annex the Young Fox Kingdom and started to unite with Lian Zhoushan to deal with the Ji Kingdom.

Zhang Qiao said: "Dengzhen Country is a 'courtyard'. ~IndoMTL.com~What?"

"There are endless disputes among the countries. If you are not careful, the Manchus will be wiped out. Hundreds and thousands of years of accumulation will be in vain. The officials and wealthy households in the country are uneasy. Therefore, they need a place to hide their wealth, both Not too strong, not too weak."

Lu Tong was shocked and soon understood.

The king of the country, the officials, and the great clans may not necessarily have the same mind, or even most of them may not have the same mind.

Dengzhenguo is the escape route for the rich.

Don't be too strong, otherwise you may lose your property. It cannot be too weak, otherwise it will not have the strength to protect property.

There is no harm in selling an official position. The foundation of Dengzhen Kingdom is not the common people in the country. What really destroyed Dengzhen Kingdom was the demons and it was Zhu Andu who failed to protect the courtyard.

"Can the good demon Zhengguo take over the 'courtyard'?"

Zhang Qiao smiled and said: "I heard that the ruler of the country has good relations with Lian Zhoushan?"

"A little friendship."

"The good demon and Zhengguo is neighbors with powerful enemies, so it is not suitable to be used as a 'courtyard'. However, if we can buy a fairy ship and protect it with the power of the whole country, we may be able to establish another 'Dengzhen Kingdom'."

A few thoughts flashed through Lu Tong's mind, he stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Fellow Taoist, please follow me back to Liangyao Zhengguo and assume the position of 'Master of the Prisoner's Palace'!"

Zhang Qiao lowered his eyes slightly.

Lu Tong followed his eyes and saw the empty water glass. He suddenly realized something and said: "Unless the foundation of the country is shaken, Lu will never interfere in the matter of the Prisoner's Palace."

"How should Zhang trust the king?"

"What do fellow Taoists need?"

"I heard that the four disciples under the leader of the country are not yet married. Zhang also has a disciple who is twenty-eight years old and has some intelligence..."

Lu Tongtong’s hole tightened.

Xu Xuxing is not only a disciple, but also personally in charge of countless affairs in the country. His status is unmatched by anyone.

Zhang Qiao has been prepared for this.

"Allow me to discuss something."