Chapter 1420: Chapter 528: New Route_3
Zhou Xuan said, "Since we can’t replace it, we can only adopt the second approach – we learn the magic skill of controlling incense."
"In Jing Country, apart from the Heavenly Fire Clan, no one knows how to control incense, and we have no precedent to follow. We can only rely on you and the engineer to feel our way across the river by touching the stones."
Zhou Xuan felt that it was indeed challenging for Miss Qiang to figure out such a big mystery with just a white cicada, but not entirely hopeless.
Especially the engineer, she was the one who, relying on her own strength, became the "Colorful Play Master," a top figure of the Hall.
"Then we have to feel around for a few days first," Miss Qiang said, "However, relying only on a white cicada, the sample is indeed not enough. If there’s a chance in the future."
"Don’t worry, if I catch some live Heavenly Dome bugs, I’ll bring them to the Secret Realm."
After finishing his explanation, Zhou Xuan left the Secret Realm.
...
Zhou Xuan just opened his eyes and saw Lord Jian sighing, so he asked Yun Ziliang, "Lao Yun, what were you guys talking about that made this iron man, Lord Jian, feel depressed?"
"It’s the topic brought by Ya Zi," Yun Ziliang said, "Lord Jian has already learned about our inability to retaliate against the Heavenly Fire Clan and now feels distressed."
"Is this worth worrying about?"
Zhou Xuan poured a cup of tea, handed it to Lord Jian, and said, "The Heavenly Fire Clan indeed has some divine skills, capable of stripping Hall Disciples of incense."
"In the mortal world, all divine skills are essentially applications of incense. We don’t produce incense; we are merely porters of Jing Country incense."
Zhou Xuan was aiming to encourage by first dampening spirits, emphasizing the ability of the Heavenly Fire Clan before turning the tide and adding, "But, what of it?"
"..." There seemed to be a flicker of hope in Lord Jian’s pupils.
Zhou Xuan continued, "Those Heavenly Fire Clan people were so strong, wasn’t Mr. Yan beaten by me?"
"That is because Mr. had wisdom and also had alchemy divine skills." The hope in Lord Jian’s eyes was about to extinguish.
Zhou Xuan’s strength does not represent human strength, as one person cannot bear the weight of the entire mortal world.
Yet Zhou Xuan disagreed, saying, "Everything has its way of being done. I can kill the Heavenly Fire Clan people and leave the Heavenly Dome speechless; others can too,
it’s nothing more than two points – First, in the past, the Heavenly Dome controlled the elixir, but I want it to be controlled by the mortal world in the future.
Those members of the Heavenly Fire Clan have been mentally impaired by elixirs from the Buddha Country, and they cannot do without elixirs anymore. If we control the elixir, it equates to controlling the Heavenly Fire Clan."
"Can this... this thing... be done?"
"Whether it can be done depends on the support from the Human World Hall Disciples." Zhou Xuan said meaningfully.
Lord Jian immediately expressed, "Mr. wants to achieve such great deeds. If there’s any place where I, Teng Jian, can be of use, feel free to speak and I’ll go through fire and water without hesitation."
Zhou Xuan pressed down with his hand and said, "Let’s not talk about this for now, let’s talk about the second point."
"The Heavenly Dome possesses power that we don’t have in the mortal world, but similarly, they are a group of eccentric people, occasionally clear-headed but unable to sustain for long. They are akin to a group of mighty beasts,
but no matter how strong a beast is, it can’t surpass the weak pioneers of knife-wielding and fire-making."
Zhou Xuan pointed to his temple and said, "Lord Jian, at the end of the day, what truly rules the world is not fists, but brains."
This conversation enlightened Lord Jian, who immediately spilled the tea and replaced it with strong liquor.
"Mr.’s words, this calls for a grand toast."
"It’s good to say, good indeed."
No matter how ineffective Zhou Xuan might be in other areas, when it comes to inspiring others, he is a master at giving pep talks and a burst of spirit.
No one remained gloomy, nor had any fear left; they joyfully indulged in the moment, drinking and eating as they wished.
In this exclusive train, there was a special carriage dedicated as a kitchen, where the Painter and Music Master went out of their way to ensure Zhou Xuan’s journey was thoroughly enjoyable.
In the midst of everyone drinking fervently, Lord Jian asked Zhou Xuan, "Mr., how does your Fangshi Fragrance incense grow?"
"Oh, once the people above take my refined elixir, they return some incense to me, and my incense is considered to be burning." Zhou Xuan responded.
Lord Jian reflected and said, "But wait, if the Heavenly Dome intentionally conceals your elixir, preventing anyone from consuming it, then your incense can’t grow."
"Not likely, my elixir is good, there’s no reason for the Heavenly Dome not to take it." Zhou Xuan said.
"But even a fine wine fears a deep alley; if Changsheng Palace deliberately hides the elixir from the world, such Treasure Pills will remain obscured."
Lord Jian’s concern was met with hearty laughter from everyone.
"Why are you laughing? This is a rather practical problem, I believe." Lord Jian was baffled by their laughter, even using inverted sentences.
Zhao Wuya lifted his wine bowl and said, "Lord Jian, you probably don’t know yet that within Changsheng Palace, Zhou Xuan’s men are there,
the Eternal Life Sect Leader is already very obedient to Zhou Xuan, and as for the Palace Master of Changsheng Palace, you haven’t seen how affectionate he is with Zhou Xuan, complimenting each other to the point of embarrassment, I can’t stand listening."
"Ah?! Mr. is such a capable person."
Lord Jian raised his wine bowl again, intending to toast Zhou Xuan once more, "Since you have such connections, I was indeed overthinking."
...
Indeed, Lord Jian was overthinking,
As the Eternal Life Sect Leader returned to the heavens, intending to rest but unable to sleep, he got up and went to the Sky Dome Stone House.
"Sect Leader, you just returned to the mortal world, and must be mentally exhausted; why don’t you rest a bit more?"
As the new Gatekeeper, Zhong Guan was clearly different from Mr. Yan.
The previous Mr. Yan held disdain for the Eternal Life Sect Leader, exchanging few words.
But Zhong Guan knew the deep relationship between Zhou Xuan and the Eternal Life Sect Leader, and likewise, Zhou Xuan had gained the trust of Qing Yangyu.
Zhong Guan couldn’t afford to offend Zhou Xuan, nor the Eternal Life Sect Leader, leaving behind the "Divine Clan" pride, respectfully nodding towards the God-level before him.
"Zhong Guan, I need to visit the ’Dan Identification Department’." The Eternal Life Sect Leader asked Zhong Guan for the lantern.
"This... I haven’t heard orders from the Palace Master." Zhong Guan was somewhat in a bind.
Within the Heavenly Dome, those God-level individuals could not wander freely.
The Eternal Life Sect Leader’s face sank and he said, "I am concerned about Master Zhou’s elixir classification issue, wishing to observe the procedures of the Dan Identification Department, do not delay Master Zhou’s matters."
"Oh, since it’s Master Zhou’s matter, I must accommodate it."
Zhong Guan hastily handed over the lantern.
"Once the elixir’s grade is confirmed, it will be sold in the ’Long Life Pharmacy’; I also need to hurry over to supervise, these are all matters, working for Master Zhou isn’t easy."
The Eternal Life Sect Leader said as he took the lantern.
"Indeed, indeed, Master Zhou’s elixirs are one batch after another; the Sect Leader is naturally busy with endless tasks, but it’s alright, as long as the Sect Leader needs the lantern, you can come to me anytime; Zhong Guan awaits."
Zhong Guan opened the green light for the Eternal Life Sect Leader – more accurately, opened the green light for Master Zhou’s elixirs...
