The Empress felt uneasy and sent a maid to the Cold Palace to investigate. Not long after, the maid reported, "Your Highness, I heard from someone in the Cold Palace that there were a lot of strange noises coming from the Cold Palace, but it has been settled now!"
"It really wasn't a dream!" The Empress suddenly stood up and paced back and forth in the hall. But what could she do if it wasn't a dream?
These things were completely out of her control. She could not help but consider whether to send Xu Xian to Lingnan. But when she thought of his rudeness just now, she could not help but grit her teeth and change her mind. She could only order the maid to worship Zhong Kui's deity in the side hall.
But no matter what she thought, in the night sky above the palace, Xu Xian held Rou Jia's hand and stood on the cloud, while Zhong Kui stood alone in the air and looked down.
The thick black smoke in the Cold Palace had disappeared, but other places were still covered in black smoke.
This was the most magnificent palace, but it also hid darkness and blood that no one knew about.
"Wait until I get rid of the demons and ghosts, then I'll drink with you!" Zhong Kui said and was about to fly down.
Xu Xian said, "Brother Zhong, don't be anxious. Let me help you!" He put his palms together and chanted the Golden Sutra.
His voice did not spread in all directions, but formed golden Sanskrit characters that floated towards the black smoke. Wherever it went, the black smoke immediately dissipated.
Xu Xian only opened his eyes after all the black smoke had been swept away. His entire body felt refreshed. After consuming the Golden Core, his Thunder Art had also improved, and its power was even greater than before.
He felt a vast spiritual power surging around his body. If he used this as a foundation to cultivate the six supernatural powers and the Nine Symbolic Words, he would definitely be able to go further.
He had not been an Earth Immortal for long and was still far away from the Immortal Realm. Ordinary cultivators would need at least a hundred years to touch the Immortal Realm, and they would only be able to touch it. Who knew how long it would take to become an Earth Immortal.
Even Xu Xian's special cultivation method, which used the Sun as the main star and the other planets as the auxiliary stars, would require at least a few decades. However, after consuming the Jindan, he felt that he seemed to have caught a glimpse of the door. He believed that as long as he could light up Mars completely and cultivate to the Unity Star Realm, he would definitely be able to touch the Immortal Realm.
Seeing that Bai Suzhen was about to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation and become a deity, he did not want to fall behind.
If everything went according to the original plot, it wouldn't be a problem for him to live off a woman.
But now, in front of him, there was not only the secret plot of the Heavenly Devil, but also the mystery of his reincarnation, and even the world chaos that would come at any time.
He could already feel the turbulent undercurrent of the River of Fate. If he did not have the ability to protect himself, how could he rely on Bai Suzhen?
At the very least, he had to become a man who could be of use at critical times. The path of cultivation could not be stagnant, and he had to go back and practice these methods well.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind. Beside him, Zhong Kui admired Xu Xian even more, but he was also a little troubled. He thought to himself, "I have received great kindness from him, but I have no way to repay him. His cultivation and mana are far above mine. Even if I wanted to marry him, I wouldn't have the chance.
If he didn't already have a wife and concubines, betrothing my sister to him would be a good match. But now, it was not good for her to be wronged.
He was a well-educated and reasonable man. After receiving kindness from others, he would always think of repaying it, or else he would feel unhappy.
Xu Xian sent Rou Jia back to the mansion and took Zhong Kui out for a drink. If they were at home, the two men would get drunk and inevitably disturb Pan Yu and Yun Yan's sweet dreams.
It was already late at night, and all the inns and restaurants were closed. Only the restaurants in Hibiscus Garden and Qu Jiang Lake were open.
The innkeeper was dozing off with his hands on the counter when he suddenly heard a shout, "Innkeeper, bring the wine!" He quickly raised his head and looked at Zhong Kui. He was so shocked that he almost cried out, "Hero, spare me!"
Zhong Kui's appearance was not angry but dignified, not ruthless but ruthless. Anyone who looked at him would feel that he was about to slash with a knife, and they could not help but be afraid.
However, this appearance was perfect to deal with ghosts. Ghosts were intangible spiritual beings, and their ability depended on their thoughts. Once they lost their courage, they could only surrender.
Zhong Kui laughed and did not mind.
Xu Xian placed a silver ingot on the counter and smiled. "I don't want your life, I just want wine!" He saw that after Zhong Kui turned into a ghost, he no longer felt inferior and his heroic spirit grew. He could not help but feel gratified.
The innkeeper felt that the tall man's words had a calming power, and the fear in his heart immediately dissipated. He kept the silver on the table and smiled. "What would you like to eat?
What would you like to drink? "
Xu Xian smiled. "Bring me any good wine and meat, and I'll give you enough silver!"
The innkeeper knew that they were not ordinary people, so he did not dare to be negligent and quickly ordered the waiter to prepare.
The square table stood by the river outside the door, and under the bright moon, the waves rippled endlessly.
The innkeeper brought the wine and filled their bowls. "This is the best wine that has been stored in the cellar for thirty years. Please have a taste."
The shopkeeper personally brought over the wine and filled their bowls, "This is the best wine that has been stored in the cellar for thirty years. Please have a taste."
The innkeeper personally brought the wine and filled their bowls. "This is the best wine that has been stored in the cellar for thirty years. Please have a taste."
Of course, the taste of this wine was much worse than the Yellow Millet Wine or Hu Xinyue's Fleeting Like a Dream.
But compared to the alcohol that Xu Xian drank in his previous life, the taste was far better. They were here to drink to their heart's content, so there was no need to be too demanding.
The innkeeper rubbed his hands. "But the price!"
Xu Xian said, "Don't worry, you'll be paid for the wine. How many jars of wine do you have in your cellar?"
The innkeeper stretched out three fingers. "There are thirty jars left. Do you want to buy some and savor them?"
Xu Xian asked Zhong Kui, "Brother Zhong, do you think it's enough?"
Zhong Kui smiled. "Just enough to get drunk!"
The shopkeeper was astonished. From his tone, it seemed like he was going to finish the wine?
If it wasn't for the fact that they didn't look like ordinary people, he would have suspected that they were crazy or drunk.
Although his wine did not have the reputation of "three bowls is not enough", its quality was better than the village wine. Those rich people in the pugilistic world could drink a jar, and it would be considered a huge amount.
He did not know that with Xu Xian and Zhong Kui's physique, it would not be easy to get drunk without dozens of jars of good wine.
Xu Xian smiled and said, "Do we look like we're drunk?"
The innkeeper was surprised. "How did you know what I was thinking?"
Xu Xian was also stunned. He clearly heard the innkeeper mumbling just now, and it was the same when they first entered the hotel. Now that he thought about it, the innkeeper did not say anything, and he did not think that he could observe the innkeeper to this extent.
If he really heard it, then it was the fourth of the six supernatural powers of Buddhism, the Thoughtsteal.
After he consumed the Golden Pill, he understood the various mysteries, and his various techniques improved greatly without him realizing it. There was only a thin layer of paper between them.
In his daze, the innkeeper was suddenly startled. At that moment, the thought in his heart was so strong that it pierced through the thin layer of paper and was transmitted to Xu Xian's ears.
This allowed Xu Xian to peek into the door of "Thoughtsteal". Originally, he was still thinking about how to cultivate this "Thoughtsteal". He did not expect that under a lucky coincidence, he would gain something. Now, all he had to do was follow this path.
Seeing that Xu Xian did not answer, the innkeeper thought that the latter had seen through him. He had read many people, and although it was rare to see someone who could read the innkeeper's mind, it was not unheard of. The innkeeper was afraid that it would upset the innkeeper, so he did not ask further and retreated.
Zhong Kui asked, "What's wrong?"
Xu Xian smiled and shook his head. "Nothing."
Although the cultivation was important, there was no need to rush it. He raised his wine bowl and said, "Brother Zhong, let me toast you first!"
Xu Xian clinked his bowl with Zhong Kui's. After a few bowls of cold wine, he suddenly felt warm and his mind became active.
The two laughed and talked about what happened after they parted. After Zhong Kui became a deity, he was loyal to his duty and no longer needed to deal with ghosts and demons. As his reputation grew, the number of offerings also increased.
Zhong Kui said, "The Underworld once sent someone to summon me to be the Ghost King!"
Xu Xian was moved. "What do you think, Brother Zhong?"
He knew that the Ghost King conferred by the Underworld was not like the self-titled Ghost Kings under the Ghost Emperor. It was a real title conferred by the Heavenly Court and was a 'permanent staff' like the Black and White Impermanence.
It seemed that the Underworld was not completely blind. However, Zhong Kui was the reincarnation of the Wood Star Lord, so he should be valued.
Zhong Kui placed his wine bowl on the table and frowned. "Evil spirits are everywhere and have harmed countless people. The Kings of Hell in the Underworld are doing nothing and don't know how to manage them. What's the point of me being the Ghost King of the Underworld!"
Xu Xian said, "The Underworld has its own difficulties, but it can't escape the evaluation of 'meat-eaters are despicable'!"
The current chaotic situation was definitely not what the Underworld or Buddhism wanted to see. However, to deal with the complicated affairs of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, mana alone was not enough.
Hiring someone who dabbled in philosophy to be the CEO of a company was akin to asking for bankruptcy.
Xu Xian suddenly said, "However, if one day, someone can reform the Underworld and get rid of the old evils, would Brother Zhong be willing to be the Ghost King to bless the people of the world and get rid of evil spirits?"
"May I know who has this great ambition?"
Zhong Kui asked even though he already knew the answer. As the Zhuangyuan, he was not stupid. As soon as he heard Xu Xian's words, he knew that he was not talking about anyone else.
Xu Xian said, "I'm untalented, it's me!
Of course, it's just an idea for now. "If this idea was to be realized one day, Zhong Kui would undoubtedly be an excellent help.
"Zhong Kui is willing to be of service!" Zhong Kui said without hesitation. He was worried about how to repay Xu Xian.
Moreover, he had studied hard for ten years and had the ambition to help the Emperor conquer the world, so this suggestion was exactly what he wanted.
Now that the emperors of the world were no longer important to him, there was no need for him to assist them. If he could assist the King of the Underworld, it would not be a bad thing.
He observed that Xu Xian was merciful, decisive, benevolent, and authoritative. If he could manage the Underworld, he would definitely surpass the group of Kings of Hell.
Xu Xian did not expect Zhong Kui to express such a response before he even said anything. He thought to himself, 'Could it be that I really have the template of a main character? Once I release my domineering aura, my underlings will bow down to me?
But I haven't done that yet! '