Chapter 741 - King Zhang Visits (1/2)
After the exchange, the Emperor changed the subject and told Yan Zhonghua, “I already know all about the North Land’s matter.”
The Emperor had a hold on the world and naturally had spies that could tell him everything he wanted to know.
Yan Zhonghua said, “Since Father Emperor already knows about it, I won’t say more. Evil Qi cultivators — this matter is by no means normal. The situation is urgent. Without asking Father Emperor for permission, I have decided to invite the major forces of the Nine Lands to come to the Purple Emperor’s Heavenly Capital to discuss the matter of killing evil spirits.”
The Emperor looked at Yan Zhonghua faintly, “After all these years, it’s indeed time to meet those rulers again. But how can you guarantee that there will be no trouble at the conference?”
Yan Zhonghua said, “I set the location on the floating platform.”
After entering the floating platform, one’s cultivation base would be forcibly suppressed at the Foundation Stage.
The Emperor shook his head. “Inappropriate. Each clan and sect will inevitably bring many people. The strong experts will come together. One wrong step will lead to chaos and turmoil.”
Yan Zhonghua paused, then asked, “Where does Father Emperor think is the most suitable place?”
The Emperor: “Myriad Dao Academy.”
Yan Zhonghua was silent.
You Ming looked at Lin Xuanzhi. “Myriad Dao Academy has never been involved in worldly affairs, and they are located overseas. How can they provide us with such convenience?”
The Emperor said, “It depends on your ability.”
Yan Zhonghua said hesitantly, “I’m afraid this matter won’t be easy to handle.”
The Emperor looked at Yan Zhonghua with deep meaning, “Myriad Dao Academy has become a more detached existence in recent years. It doesn’t intervene in worldly affairs, nor does it listen to any clans. It has already become an existence surpassing the Royal Heavenly Capital. If you don’t take this opportunity to suppress Myriad Dao Academy, I’m afraid that in the future, the world will only know about Myriad Dao Academy and not the Yan family.”
As soon as this remark came out, the expressions of the few people present changed bitterly.
Yan Tianhen felt dumb in his heart. In front of so many people, the Emperor actually expressed his intention to subdue Myriad Dao Academy. This could be said to be very arrogant, not to mention that Lin Xuanzhi was still a nominal elder of Myriad Dao Academy.
What did the Emperor mean by this?
Lin Xuanzhi understood a lot more than Yan Tianhen.
In name, the Emperor was nominally suppressing Myriad Dao Academy, but in fact, he probably wanted to suppress Lin Xuanzhi.
Is it because of Reincarnation Palace, or because of my identity as the next leader of the Xuan clan?
Lin Xuanzhi would never simply think that the Emperor’s hostility to him came from his relationship with Yan Tianhen. Even though Yan Tianhen was now recognized as the second successor of the Divine Clan, his marriage was not enough for the Emperor to care so much.
Then why exactly is the Emperor doing this?
Lin Xuanzhi thought: This emperor is more powerful than I imagined.
The emperor said lightly, “You don’t understand what I mean. The meeting to extinguish the evil spirits can be held, but it must not take place inside the Purple Emperor’s Heavenly Capital.”
Yan Zhonghua still wanted to say something, but the Emperor was firm and made it clear that he didn’t want to spend more time on this matter.
Lin Xuanzhi spoke up, “Since Emperor has set his eyes on Myriad Dao Academy, I might as well come forward and discuss with the elders of Myriad Dao Academy first. Although Myriad Dao Academy has no intention of interfering in worldly matters, the killing of evil spirits is related to the life and death of the Nine Lands. Myriad Dao Academy will not stay out of the matter. Moreover, the sect is also a fair place. Emperor’s proposal is very appropriate.”
The Emperor looked at Lin Xuanzhi with thoughtful eyes, “Since you’re willing to come forward, there is naturally no problem with that.”
At this time, the Imperial Concubine came in her palace attire.
She was dignified and had the temperament of the former Empress.
With a smile on her face, she paid her respect to the Emperor. After being called by the Emperor, she came forward and sat on the side of the Emperor.
The Emperor’s eyes became much softer and asked, “Jing Shui, how’s your body?”
The Imperial Concubine said, “Your Majesty, thank you for your concern. Although Jing Shui was not feeling well a few days ago, she has taken many medicine, and the pharmacist also took good care of her. These days, she naturally feels much better. Moreover, this Concubine ate too much and feels fat now.”
The Imperial Concubine touched her cheeks and pinched them as if she was serious, and acted like a baby to the emperor.
The Emperor smiled and hugged her waist. “You are also going to be a mother soon. Why do you still act like a child?”
The Imperial Concubine said, “As soon as this Concubine sees your majesty, she can’t help but want to act like a child.”
As a man, who doesn’t like to hear his woman’s praise? The Emperor was immediately coaxed by the Imperial Concubine.
Yan Zhonghua and the others, who were left aside, understood something.
Yan Zhonghua asked, “The Imperial Concubine is pregnant?”
The Emperor said with joy on his face, “Indeed, Jing Shui was pregnant before I entered closed-door cultivation, but the growth of the fetus was not easy. During this period of time, there was finally movement. I heard about this, and naturally I couldn’t sit still, so I left secluded cultivation early.”
Cultivators were different from ordinary people. They didn’t give birth after nine months, but it would be related to the favorable conditions of time, place, and people. Some families, like the Dragon family, might only give birth after a hundred years.
Yan Zhonghua said, “Congratulations, Imperial Concubine.”