In fact, we have hidden quite a few hunting ground fences south of the Li River, secretly storing a lot of good goods to avoid revealing too much wealth and attracting unwanted attention.
However, now it’s not only the north that’s troubled by demons, but the Southern Border is also experiencing a great beast tide. It’s said that the demons from the Ten Thousand Mountains and Thunder Marsh are expanding here.
So, actually, in recent years, the hunting team’s harvests have been very poor, almost unable to make ends et, all relying on past reserves to sustain us."
Chen Xuantian thought for a bit,
"I see, no wonder Lady Nangong was so furious. The southern demon tide is already as tumultuous as the sea, the war is tight, paying 200,000 coins to the court for a nominal General of the Southern Pacification title would indeed be enough to appease the Three Constellations Ministers and ensure the Nangong Family’s temporary safety.
But now with the enfeoffnt and ennoblent, opening a governnt office, and becoming one of the few heavy generals among the four garrisons, equal to a regional governor, on par with the Nine Ministers, the court might even bestow a Divination Transformation Pill to you, then will you accept it? If you do accept, a decree could command your troops to quell rebellions. Will you comply or not?
For one’s vanity, dragging the entire Nangong Family into this murky water and getting mired in the lethal quagmire of the Central Plains, it’s really a bit thoughtless..."
Pan Zhang also shook his head,
"Even a rough person like knows that pies falling from the sky are not so easy to swallow. And once you’ve eaten, it’s even harder to spit it out.
Moreover, the Young General still insists that he was unaware of the enfeoffnt, it might have been forced down his throat this ti."
Chen Xuantian also nodded repeatedly on the side,
"Sowing discord, despicable and shaless, the court is really sothing not worth anything!"
The two chatted away, cursing the court as they wandered leisurely around the Beast Cage, looking at a lot of flowers, birds, fish, insects, and animals, much like a date strolling until the afternoon, they had basically circled the outskirts of the Beast Cage.
Pan Zhang, eyeing the right mont, straightforwardly asked,
"What does the Master think?"
Chen Xuantian also nodded,
"The General is both literate and martial, managing the Beast Cage in an orderly fashion, everyone respects your fad reputation, and all are intimidated by your iron fist, no scoundrel dares to stir up trouble. Truly a trusted general for the Lady, a reliable aide. In such a vast world, where is there not an opportunity? When the day cos for the Nangong Family to rule the Central Plains, they will undoubtedly entrust you with important tasks."
Pan Zhang waved his hand, nonchalantly saying,
"That’s not what I ant, I ant, from the Master’s view, can I actually stand out from this place if I keep muddling here?
There are no outsiders here, so I’ll speak frankly. The Nangong Family treats well, it’s just that this Young Master... he doesn’t seem very capable to .
Well, I thought he’d just be incapable, but I didn’t expect him to lack courage too. With him like this, how can he ever escape the clutches of the court?
I’ve worked hard to reach the Martial God Realm, able to draw a bow of forty-strength, am I really going to spend my life shoveling dung for these beasts in this small place?
Is there no... other way out?"
Chen Xuantian feigned a laugh,
"Oh, Mr. Pan is wondering, if he serves the court and joins the Immortal Palace, can he also be ennobled and achieve unprecedented feats?"
Pan Zhang, grinning like a hyena,
"I’m not necessarily seeking to serve the court, as the current trend is towards the north, everyone knows the change of dynasty is imminent.
If I could serve under the Heavenly King’s banner, that would also be excellent. But I’m not sure if the north... will accept soone as treacherous as I am...?"
Chen Xuantian stopped laughing, squinted his eyes, and said seriously,
"Mr. Pan, what are you talking about, shouldn’t esteed birds choose the right tree to perch on?
With changes of dynasty, those with capability have long been officials within the court, wouldn’t they employ so-called treacherous people to seek rit?
Moreover, little monk has road Jianghu for years, never seen an absolute saint, nor an absolute villain.
The world as turbulent as the tides, people flow like water, how many in the world aren’t going with the flow, swaying within the clear and the turbid, black and white?
The grand trend, mighty and unstoppable, those who go with it flourish, those who go against it perish. It’s always the wise who adapt to tis.
Those who gain the Dao receive much help, those who lose it receive little, more friends bring more paths. Being able to bend and stretch is true heroism. No need to worry~"
"Right, right, exactly what I needed to hear!"
Hearing this, Pan Zhang was even happier, as if he had found a friend and a way out.
But since he had confided, Chen Xuantian also felt the need to be frank with him.
"Mr. Pan, little monk has a request."
"Master, please say! Be it going through fire or water, just one word from you, and I’ll certainly carry it out!"
Chen Xuantian chuckled,
"It’s nothing major, just curious about what kind of dicine you’re taking, the sll is quite strong, let take a look."
Pan Zhang raised two thumbs, wearing an expression of pure admiration, took out a small box from his bosom, opened it and presented it,
"As expected of the Master, nothing escapes your scrutiny. I’ve long wanted to consult you."
Chen Xuantian looked at the pigeon egg-sized pill in the box, sniffed the pungent bloody sll, and while pinching his fingers, slowly said,
"Today you took to those demons to treat them, perhaps not just to test my abilities and insight, right?
Also, speaking so frankly about disloyalty and seeking another path to an outsider like , could it be you’ve sensed sothing wrong recently and are seeking a way to protect yourself?"
Pan Zhang nodded, lowered his voice, and said,
"Nothing escapes you... Master Tiantai is likely in trouble."
"Oh?"
Chen Xuantian opened his eyes and looked at him.
Pan Zhang nodded solemnly,
"In the past two months, I noticed soone stealing things from the Beast Cage. It was around the ti the Master went missing.
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