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"Get up, but King Liang asked you to come?"

"That's right. King Liang was overjoyed when he learned that the real man's jade toe had arrived in Jiangling City. He immediately ordered the young minister to come here to welcome the real man's Dharma to Huayang Palace. The King of Liang, along with all the ministers, held a banquet in honor of the real man."

"I understand. Could you please lead the way?"

"Real person please."

Cao Shuang asked his soldiers to give up three horses, but Xu Junming and the others did not ride on them.

Huayang Palace is the royal palace of Liang Wang Xiao Xian. It is located in the center of Jiangling City. It was originally the old palace of the Western Liang Dynasty. It was destroyed in the war when the Sui Dynasty unified the Chen Dynasty in the south.

Xiao Mian rebelled against the Sui Dynasty and became queen, and rebuilt the Huayang Palace. It has only been more than ten years since then.

Xu Junming has seen the majestic and gorgeous palace many times. He doesn't think there is anything strange about Huayang Palace.

However, after he passed through the city gate and passed through the wide bluestone square, a large number of Liang Kingdom's monarchs and ministers were already lined up in front of the steps to greet him.

Standing at the front was a tall middle-aged man wearing a nine-dragon robe, an imperial crown on his head, and a green dragon pendant on his waist. He had a majestic and noble temperament.

Seeing him, Chen Ling, who was walking behind, felt a little close to him inexplicably.

Suddenly I was tapped twice on the shoulder. I turned around and saw that it was Master.

There was a soothing power in the clear eyes, which quickly calmed down Chen Ling's originally agitated mood.

"The real person is finally here. I have been thinking about Xiao Xian very hard these past three years."

Xiao Mian took the initiative to greet him.

He spoke sincerely and was extremely close. Those who didn't know better thought Xu Junming was his biological father.

"The King of Liang is too polite."

"When the real person comes from afar, I have already set up a banquet in Chongxian Hall to welcome the real person and cleanse him from the dust."

Xu Junming didn’t refuse either.

Under Xiao Mian's attentive reception, the group came to Chongxian Hall.

In the grand hall, rare delicacies are displayed on neatly arranged long tables.

Xu Junming sat in the first place on the left, second only to Liang Wang Xiao Xian in the middle.

"Come, let us raise a toast to the real person."

The monarchs and ministers of the Liang Kingdom raised their wine glasses at the same time.

Xu Junming didn't refuse either.

After everyone drank it all.

"Master, when you come to Jiangling City this time, you will definitely have to spend more time."

"The kindness of King Liang is deeply appreciated. But Xu Junming has to go to Dongsheng Shenzhou to attend the Yuntai Fairy Fair, so I'm afraid he won't be able to stay long."

"I just regret that Xiao Mian has low qualifications and it is difficult to achieve success in practice. Otherwise, he would have to travel around the world and meet with the immortals and gods like a real person." Xiao Mian sighed.

"The King of Liang is the Nine-Five Supreme Being, who holds the power of the world. How can he be compared to us, the ordinary people in the mountains and wild lands?"

"The real person is too humble. No matter how powerful he is, after a hundred years, it will only be a loss of loess. That is not as good as the real person who lives the same life as the heaven and the earth, and decays with the sun and the moon."

"If King Liang is willing to give up the position of human king, Pindao can also let King Liang enjoy a long life." Xu Junming said calmly.

"Can't I, the king, do it now?"

"Cultivating the Tao requires meditation. Your Majesty, Prince Liang, has so many things to do every day, how can you find the time to realize the Tao?"

"As far as I know, the land and population under the command of Zhenren Chongshan Academy is no less than that of my Liang Kingdom. Why is it that Zhenren, as the head of the Academy and in charge of great power, is not affected at all?"

Looking at Xiao Mian with bright eyes, Xu Junming said calmly.

"Although I am the head of the courtyard, I have never interfered with secular affairs. When I deal with common affairs, I have my own disciples to take care of them. If the King of Liang follows his example, I will not hesitate to teach him."

Xiao Mian laughed and let go.

Just kidding, cultivating the Tao and pursuing immortality are just accessories and seasonings of power. If power is lost, what is the meaning of it?

With Xiao Mian's polite greetings and Xu Junming's respectful concessions, the meal was a feast for both the host and the guest.

After the banquet, Xiao Mian arranged for the three masters and apprentices to live in a palace specially designed to receive distinguished guests.

As night fell, most of Huayang Palace fell into darkness.

Except for the forest guards wearing helmets and carrying armor, few people were walking.

Qianqing Hall is the core of Huayang Palace and the main place where Xiao Mian stayed.

Wearing a dragon robe, he did not go to the harem to read the signs tonight. He kicked out all the servants and sat cross-legged on the dragon bed, waiting quietly.

At midnight, a trace of black ghostly energy flew out from the ground.

Floating around, it gradually transformed into the figure of the Taiyin Ghost Emperor.

Xiao Mian quickly stepped forward and bowed to salute.

"See the benefactor."

"I thought you climbed onto the high branches of Chongshan Academy and forgot about me."

"I don't dare. If it weren't for my benefactor back then, I would have died in the back alleys of Baling County. I wouldn't have the high position of King Liang today."

"It's good that you know."

"Xu Junming is in your palace?"

"Yes. My subordinates arranged for him to stay in the palace, along with one of his disciples and one of his disciples."

"Well done. Tomorrow, Ao Chong, the Dragon King of Dongting Lake, will invite him to a banquet. You must take him with you then."

"I obey," he said respectfully, "My benefactor, I don't have much antidote to the ghost poison in my body. Can you give me some more?"

"I came in a hurry and didn't bring much with me. You use these twelve pills first. I will give you more when I kill Xu Junming tomorrow."

As he spoke, a blue and white porcelain vase flew towards him.

"Thank you so much, Lord."

Take it with both hands.

"Remember my instructions."

"yes."

The ghost energy dissipated, and Tuoba Feng's figure slowly disappeared.

It wasn't until there was no trace of ghost energy in the entire hall that Xiao Mian slowly straightened up. Looking at the porcelain bottle in his hand, a strong anger appeared in his eyes.

After taking a deep breath, his expression gradually calmed down.

"Is there someone coming?"

A eunuch wearing a brocade robe quickly opened the door and walked in.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"Bring Concubine Li, Concubine Zhen, and Concubine Wu."

"According to the decree."

"etc."

Stopped the eunuch who was about to turn around and leave.

"Do I still have a 'Heaven's Heart Stone' in my inner treasury?"

"Exactly."

"You take out my edict and take it out. By the way, take the rainbow grass and the Taiyi spirit water that was just put into the warehouse last month and send it to Xu Zhenren. Say that this is my gratitude to Chongshan Academy for killing Chu. A gift given to eliminate demons and maintain peace in the place."

Although he didn't know why the always stingy King of Chu would be so open-minded, the old eunuch who had been in the palace for a long time knew very well what to ask and what not to ask.

After responding respectfully, he bowed his body and exited the door.

"Chongshan Academy, Taiyin Ghost Sect, hum!"

Strong hatred, accompanied by a cold snort, echoed in the hall.

"Master, I see that although Xiao Mian is respectful on the surface, there is an air of hostility in the corners of his eyes and brows," Sun Shi said.

"We took away the two counties under his control. Chongshan Academy has penetrated into every inch of land under his rule. No monarch would like a power outside of our control."

"But that Xiao Mian has a ghostly look on his face, and he seems to have some connection with the Taiyin Ghost Sect."

Sun Shi nodded and said: "It seems to be the rare black-haired ghost Gu among ghosts."

"Only this kind of Taiyi Immortal Gu, which is rare in the Gu Dao, can control Xiao Mian, the lord of a country."

"It seems that although the Taiyin Ghost Sect has been subdued for three years, it has been hiding behind the Chu State."

Xu Junming nodded.

"As expected, the old ghost was behind the surveillance we were subjected to along the way."
To be continued...