Chapter 1166: Chapter 1165: Xuanyang Sect
Ling’er giggled, “Then Master, since you are having an emotional exchange, I won’t disturb you.”
After saying that, she left the bedchamber and returned to her retreat to cultivate.
Qin Hao had an in-depth emotional exchange with Xian Yin and Dong ngqi in the bedchamber, and then the two ladies also went into seclusion for cultivation.
After the three of them completed their emotional exchange, it was around four in the afternoon. Qin Hao left the bedchamber and went to the imperial study to see what Ye Lingyi was handling.
He also wanted to ask if the border with the Skyfire Dynasty had encountered any issues.
Upon entering the imperial study, Ye Lingyi was discussing sothing with several ministers. Seeing Qin Hao co in, those ministers quickly stood up and respectfully said, “Greetings to the State Preceptor.”
Qin Hao nodded slightly, “What are you discussing?” After saying that, Qin Hao found a chair and sat down.
One of the ministers spoke up, “Reporting to the King, Lanruo Temple plans to establish monasteries and Buddha halls in various cities and wants us to fund the construction.”
Qin Hao was taken aback, “They want us to fund the construction? They’re quite optimistic.”
Ye Lingyi: “State Preceptor, do you think it’s inappropriate?”
Qin Hao: “Of course it’s inappropriate. Why should we fund the construction of their monasteries? Let them stay on their mountain and focus on studying Buddhism.”
“But State Preceptor, Lanruo Temple was a top power in ancient tis. If we do this, won’t we offend them?” One of the ministers expressed concern.
Qin Hao: “So what if we offend them? Do they intend to start a massacre? They can build monasteries, but they must make so contributions; they can’t do it for free, and our dynasty can’t give them a penny.”
Ye Lingyi said, “Let’s do as the State Preceptor suggests.”
The ministers hurriedly nodded in agreent, “Yes, King. How should we handle the matter of the Xuanyang Sect?”
Qin Hao looked at Ye Lingyi, who explained, “The Xuanyang Sect is a sect within our Skyfire Dynasty with considerable strength. Recently, a top mid-grade spirit stone vein appeared there, and now the Xuanyang Sect wants to claim it for themselves.”
“Such audacity. The entire world is under the king’s rule. The mountains where the Xuanyang Sect practices belong to our Skyfire Dynasty, and they dare to privately claim a spirit stone vein. I’ll handle this matter,” Qin Hao said coldly.
Afterward, there was nothing else, and the ministers gradually left.
Ye Lingyi picked up a morial and handed it to Qin Hao, “Take a look; this is the progress from these days.”
Qin Hao opened the morial and glanced at it; it detailed the current situation of the dynasty. The alchemists have already exceeded thirty thousand, artifact refiners one hundred twenty thousand, array masters one hundred fifty thousand…
Since Qin Hao introduced advanced alchemy, artifact refining, and array formation skills, a large number of people have been recruited, including many with great talents.
Ye Lingyi said, “We now have many alchemists, array masters, and artifact refiners, but the dicinal herbs are insufficient, as are various materials. I have already ordered a nationwide collection, but it’s still insufficient. Alchemy is a very costly profession and not easy to cultivate.”
Qin Hao thought for a mont and said, “Why don’t we build our own dicine garden, specifically for planting various herbs?”
Ye Lingyi’s eyes lit up, “That’s a great idea. The spiritual energy between heaven and earth has beco much denser now, especially with the underground dragon veins in the palace revived; we can definitely create a large dicine garden.”
Qin Hao nodded slightly, “I’ll first deal with the Xuanyang Sect’s issue, and we’ll work on the dicine garden upon my return.”
Ye Lingyi nodded, “Then I’ll go into seclusion first. If anything arises in court, you can handle it.”
Qin Hao left the imperial study and used the transmission array to go to Xuanyang County of the Skyfire Dynasty, where the Xuanyang Sect was located.
Coming out from the county city’s transmission array, there were many vendors selling goods in the central square, and the streets were bustling with people. Qin Hao arrived at the General’s Residence in Xuanyang City, guarded by soldiers with tight security.
Seeing Qin Hao approach, the guard at the entrance said, “This is the General’s Residence; unauthorized personnel should not approach.”
Qin Hao: “Call out the general stationed in Xuanyang County. I want to see him.”
The guarding soldier: “Who are you? Our general can’t be seen just because you wish to. Hurry up and leave; our general is busy drinking with the Commandery Princess.”
Qin Hao’s expression turned slightly cold. The robe on him changed instantly, and a robe embroidered with a divine beast, the Qilin, appeared on Qin Hao: “Do you recognize this attire?”
Qilin official robe?
This… this is a robe on the sa level as the Heaven ranking, could he be State Preceptor Qin Hao? The more they looked, the more he resembled, but they had never seen Qin Hao before.
The guards were dumbfounded, looking at him, “Are you Qin, the State Preceptor?”
Qin Hao said coldly, “Are there any other Qin State Preceptors in the Skyfire Dynasty? Who would dare impersonate?”
Upon hearing this, they imdiately knelt on the ground, “We pay our respects to the State Preceptor and beg for forgiveness.”
Qin Hao: “Take inside!”
“Yes, State Preceptor!” The soldiers hurriedly led him inside.
The interior of the General’s Residence was luxuriously decorated, grand like a palace. Before they even reached the main hall, Qin Hao could hear the sound of a zither and a man’s laughter.
The soldiers sneaked glances at Qin Hao’s expression, but his expression remained unchanged.
They went straight into the main hall, where a young and beautiful woman was playing the zither, and there were several elegant dancers. Two middle-aged n were seated inside, embracing won with satisfaction.
Seeing the soldiers bring Qin Hao in, the two n frowned, with the one seated at the head frowning, “Who is this? Who allowed you to bring him in? You’re really bold.”
The soldier hurriedly said, “General, this is State Preceptor Qin!”
“State Preceptor Qin? What State Preceptor Qin…” Before he could finish, his expression stiffened, as if he suddenly rembered sothing.
“Kneel!”
Qin Hao’s voice was icy, and the middle-aged general instantly knelt on the ground, unable to move.
The main hall was utterly silent; even the zither player and dancers stopped, staring at him in a daze. The Commandery Princess of Xuanyang County was also stunned, not expecting Qin Hao to suddenly appear here.
The middle-aged general hurriedly said, “State Preceptor, I know my wrongs; I dare not again.”
“Do you know what your duty is?” Qin Hao’s eyes looked coldly at him.
“I know, I know.”
Qin Hao coldly humd, and the middle-aged general instantly coughed up blood, losing all his cultivation: “Neglecting duty, colluding with local officials, sins unforgivable. Guards, take him away; he will be executed publicly at noon tomorrow.”
The soldiers dared not hesitate, quickly stepping forward to apprehend the middle-aged general.
Qin Hao’s gaze turned to the Commandery Princess of Xuanyang County, “You, as a Commandery Princess, have neglected your duties, indulging in pleasure while living off the dynasty’s stipend. Who gave you such audacity?”
“State Preceptor, I know my wrongs, I beg you to spare my life.” The Commandery Princess of Xuanyang County knelt on the ground, kowtowing.
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