Hao Ren and Han Lingshi did not spare a single landmark in the world. Finally after five days, they ca back to the Jade Capital City. The young man asked, "Lingshi, shall we go back?"
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "Yes, the world has changed a little. However, the human heart here is still very gentle."
Hao Ren smiled and replied, "People here are untouched from the concept of strength and intense greed."
In the blue star, the people worked for their wellness, there were still so who did good deeds. However, even the strong didn't just kill anyone based on a whim like they would in the Spirit Shimr Continent.
Han Lingshi then said, "What about Elder Hua? Do you think she would go along with us?"
Hao Ren shrugged and said, "I have no idea if she would, Love. I am not that good at reading the human heart. The only option here is to go over and ask the lady herself."
The two of them changed clothes and then Hao Ren walked over to the living room, where stood a puppet that looked nothing less than a work of art. He said, "Grace, are you ready?"
Grace replied calmly, "Yes, Boss."
Her voice now contained a trace of human emotions in it. This was the augntation of the system update perford by Xiao i. Hao Ren had refined a new body using the best composite alloys in the world and combined them with a perfect set of array formations, she looked like a sculpture.
Hao Ren waved his hand and Grace vanished inside his space ring. Han Lingshi followed him shortly after, and the two of them moved out of the house. After a few minutes, they appeared in front of the Sunshine Teahouse. Hao Ren entered the place and held the door for Han Lingshi to co inside as well.
Hua Shuyan was sitting on a couch in the lobby with a calm face. She smiled when she saw the two of them, and Han Lingshi said, telepathically, "Ren, her cultivation."
Hao Ren sighed as he walked up to the old lady and asked, "Elder, you have finally made your decision."
Hua Shuyan nodded and said, "I have never felt so relieved in my life. If not for the conversation we had the last ti, I might still be troubled with the things around . However, now, I think I have made the best decision possible."
Hao Ren nodded and asked, "What would that be?"
Hua Shuyan took out a black jade space ring and she said, "The entire fortune of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, the techniques, the artifacts, and the noted experiences of the predecessors are in here. I am willing to give it to you, but I have a condition."
Han Lingshi thought this deal was too good to just fall in their lap and she asked, "What is the condition, elder?"
The old lady said, "You would have to erect a shrine to respect the predecessors of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. Only when you give your word, will I hand you this legacy."
Han Lingshi let out a sigh and said, "I agree, we will do it."
Hua Shuyan shook her head and said, "A Dao Oath."
Han Lingshi sighed and made a proper Dao Oath, before Hua Shuyan handed over the space ring to them. Hao Ren checked that the contents were similar to what she said. He took out a jade box and said, "Elder, here are so life prolonging pills, and so life protection amulets. They might be useful to your descendants. Please accept them as a gift."
Hua Shuyan did not say much and only nodded, then she took the box and placed it in a cupboard. The elder lady had dispelled all her cultivation. Today when she sat before Hao Ren and Han Lingshi, her eyes were sparkling but her vital spirit was dwindling.
The couple left the teahouse with so complicated emotions. The young man let out a deep sigh and asked, "What do you think is the reason behind her decision?"
Han Lingshi looked at his side profile and said, "I have no idea what to say to you, if you cannot figure it out then my guess is nothing but an arrow in the dark."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Go on, you are not that far off in predicting human nature."
Han Lingshi was the empress, while Hao Ren was a master manipulator, she commanded formidable foresight. The young lady took a second before she said, "I think she dispelled her cultivation because now she doesn't have any burden on her mind. The legacy has been passed on, and the children have grown up. So, perhaps she is thinking about resting slowly."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "It is the sa conjecture as mine. However, I also think she did it because she was too attached to the secular world now. Even if she gives up her cultivation, she can still guide the children in the things that she has mastered. From the information that I have she has three grandchildren and they are all close to her. She does not wish to make them small fish in the big world. Especially with the higher realms gathering. It would be a little hard for them to adjust over there."
Han Lingshi nodded and concurred with his conclusion. The two of them vanished from the city and their doppelgangers took control of the situation.
The couple appeared in the mountains, where the entrance to the Spirit Shimr Continent was located. Han Lingshi looked around and sensed that the shadow guards were still here but they were different from the ones before. Hao Ren asked, "Did you sense the change as well?"
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "They change every few hours, because they follow the ti flow of the Spirit Shimr Continent. If they stay here too long, their cultivation will be delayed as well."
The young man nodded in understanding and then they both entered the space rift. After a few monts, they appeared in the familiar scenery of the southern continent, and Hao Ren said, "No matter where I go, Blue Star is still ho."
Han Lingshi smiled and said, "The last one to reach the palace will be a rotten egg."
She flew away, and Hao Ren waved his hand to open a void portal. However, suddenly, he sensed a strong attack hurled at the portal. Han Lingshi's voice sounded, "Don't you try to cheat this one."
The young man left with no option flew away quickly. However, even when he had a superior cultivation realm, he could not catch up to Han Lingshi because the lady had a head start. After half an hour when they reached the palace, Han Lingshi did not continue to tease him, instead her face had a serious expression.
He asked, "What is going on?"
Han Lingshi said, "Ye Yue told that there are many experts from all over the world gathered together."
Hao Ren moved, and located Hao i and the rest of the upper echelon gathered in the situation room. This room was much larger than the imperial study and the purpose was to hold etings to deal with unexpected situations.
He walked in with a smile and asked, "Are you all holding a growing competition?"
Hao i sighed and said, "This is not a ti for your silly joke. There are experts from all over the world and they have been asking for a eting with you. I have no idea what all these people are looking for but the information is that they wish for you to support soone from all three continents to be appointed as the leader post the convergence."
Hao Ren furrowed his brow and said, "What does this have to do with us? Isn't this the world of strength? Can't these people act like real n and just fight it out?"
Ye Peng said, "I suggested that but they said if any of the Dao realm cultivators die, then it would affect the collective strength of the realm. Like, Young Master, can you believe these idiots?"
Hao Ren shrugged his shoulders and then gave out a few candies to everyone. As he gestured to Han Lingshi, the lady thought for a bit and said, "Well, this is not an imperial examination, what is the point of ddling with them? Since they need us to support them, directly ask them what do we stand to gain? Trade is already set, if they try to disrupt it, it will harm them. Tech is controlled by us, strength resources are influenced by us. If they think we can support them, can't we just make a move on our own? Useless, and here I thought it was sothing serious."
The people took a deep breath and Hao i said, "I am of the sa mind, but we need to make a decision, staying neutral is never a good thing."
Han Lingshi replied, "I have a decision, let us call them to the throne room."
She then told the people about her plan and asked, "Any objections?"
The people shook their heads and they agreed. Hao Ren sat in the chair silently and closed his eyes. Hao i looked at the young man and said, "He is back to being a shopkeeper."
Hao Ren replied, "Hey, don't be like this, I am comprehending things. Also, Lan, here is your new assistant."
He waved his hand and Grace appeared outside the space ring. Ye Lan inspected the puppet before she said, "Thank you, Big Brother."
Then everyone began to summon the experts and gathered in the Throne Room.
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