325: Chapter 0325 Cold Moon

Lin Xiao and Zhu Ming were naturally curious, so they stood up and walked over.

They saw that at this moment, Ding Cuihua was handing a beautiful, archaic-looking dark blue sword to Leng Bingyan.

Lin Xiao took a look...

[Cold Moon Sword: One of the famous swords of the Sword Forest, forged from thousand-year cold iron, capable of condensing water into ice. Grade: Earth Grade]

What a good item! Although it hasn't reached Heaven Grade, it's likely not far off.

"Bingyan, I'm not being polite with you; this sword has been passed down from generation to generation. I'm already old and have no use for it anymore."

Ding Cuihua said earnestly, "Both you and I are disciples of the Sword Forest. It is only right that this sword should shine once again in the martial arts world, so that we may live up to the ancestors of the Sword Forest, don't you agree?"

Leng Bingyan was actually very envious, because her own mystic grade "Cold Water Sword" was actually based on this "Cold Moon".

It was just that the material of the Cold Moon was too unique, so it couldn't be perfectly replicated.

Hearing Ding Cuihua say this, she couldn't help but look at Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao shrugged, indicating that she should decide for herself.

Leng Bingyan gritted her teeth, respectfully took the sword with both hands, and knelt on one knee:

"This disciple thanks Martial Aunt for bestowing this sword! I will never tarnish the prestige of the Cold Moon!"

Ding Cuihua beamed, "Good, good, good, get up quickly... If I remember correctly, the Tianwu Grand Tournament, which happens once every five years, is in two months, right?"

"You are at the perfect age, and your sword technique and cultivation are worthy of being called a prodigy. Has Junior Brother Bai asked you to participate?"

Leng Bingyan smiled awkwardly, "Master did ask, but I feel... it's better to leave the opportunity to other fellow disciples."

"I have a husband now, so I shouldn't be out in public in such settings, and I don't want to participate in those competitions."

Hearing this, Ding Cuihua couldn't hide a trace of regret on her face.

But Leng Bingyan's words were correct; as the woman of the Great General of the Zhenbei Army, she had to be mindful of her image.

Ding Cuihua glanced at Lin Xiao with some complaint: "What kind of husband are you? There hasn't even been a proper wedding."

Lin Xiao smiled sheepishly; there was no help for it, he was indeed at fault in this regard.

"Yaner, why don't you participate anyway? We are going to watch the competition, and it would be a good chance for this Cold Water Sword to make an appearance."

Leng Bingyan also felt some regret, but shook her head helplessly, "It's too late; the list for the Tianwu Grand Tournament should already be finalized."

"You are going to watch the Tianwu Grand Tournament?" Ding Cuihua suddenly asked.

Lin Xiao nodded, "The Old Celestial Master of the Daoist sect invited me to discuss some matters and to observe it as well."

"Even the Old Celestial Master wants to see you? Lin Xiao's status is now even higher than this old man of mine!" Ding Cuihua exclaimed.

Zhu Ming was unhappy when he heard this: "A woman's view! He is a martial cultivator, I am a scholar, how can they be compared?"

Seeing that the old couple was about to bicker, Lin Xiao and Leng Bingyan quickly withdrew.

Because the carriage had already left, the two of them rode on the same horse.

Leng Bingyan leaned into the man's arms, stroking the Cold Moon Sword, unable to put it down, just like a little girl who had received the doll she had been longing for.

Lin Xiao noticed that Leng Bingyan's cultivation technique had actually changed!

[Flying Clouds Chasing the Moon (51 years of cultivation): An advanced sword technique of the Sword Forest's 'Thousand Moon Shadows', clouds follow the moon, the sword follows the shadow! Grade: Heaven Grade]

In just over an hour, it had actually advanced from Earth Grade to Heaven Grade!?

Moreover, her cultivation had also increased by a few years!

This is the qualitative change that can be brought about under the guidance of a master!

Lin Xiao realized that to improve the combat power of his women, it didn't necessarily have to rely entirely on pills and such.

"Yaner, just now Elder Zhu gave me a list, and there are a few officials on it who happen to be from the Eastern Region."

"After the New Year, I want you to go there, make some arrangements in the Eastern Region, and also establish our intelligence network."

Leng Bingyan's beautiful eyes turned: "Is my husband worried about leaving it entirely to the Yanyu Pavilion?"

"The Yanyu Pavilion certainly has its own advantages, but if we rely entirely on them, it definitely won't do."

Leng Bingyan nodded: "I understand, leave it to me."

Lin Xiao smiled, "For the sake of your safety, in these coming days, I will help you increase your cultivation, so be ready to receive it."

Upon hearing this, Leng Bingyan's cold and beautiful face became as delicate as a flower.

Reminded by the man, she realized that their state on the horse was a bit embarrassing...

Returning to the city, the common people immediately recognized Lin Xiao.

Various greetings of "Happy New Year, Great General Lin" kept coming.

Lin Xiao greeted them kindly, but he didn't get many Insight Points, which showed that the common people here had already pledged their hearts to him.

Even so, looking at the enthusiastic, joyful, and grateful faces of the common people, Lin Xiao still felt warm in his heart.

When they arrived outside the Generals Mansion, a large group of common people who had been waiting for a long time, holding various precious winter vegetables, fruits, eggs, and meat, swarmed up.

"General Lin! These eggs are for you to nourish your body!"

"General Lin, my wife gave birth to two chubby boys, thank you!"

"General Lin, my daughter has reached the age of adulthood, what do you think of her..."

"General Lin! When you were away, I prayed for you every night..."

"General! General, you've worked hard! The General's kindness can never be repaid!"

Relying on his domineering physique as a Land Immortal, Lin Xiao finally "escaped" back into the mansion.

Leng Bingyan also had "lingering fears" and was panting heavily.

"Husband, try to go out at night in the future. If that's not possible, take a carriage, or use light-body techniques."

Lin Xiao nodded, deeply agreeing.

The Capital.

The Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.

"Unreasonable! This Prince of Donghai is truly insatiable!"

Emperor Hong threw a memorial directly to the ground, his face gloomy.

This evening, Lin Xiao's report accusing him finally arrived in the capital.

It stated that they had "accidentally" caught a spy from the Qinhuai Pavilion, and that the spy had revealed that Prince of Donghai was the mastermind behind it, among other things, all explained very logically.

Finally, it directly pointed out that Prince of Donghai was coveting the Northern Region, intending to carve up Prince Bai's assets, and his heart was punishable...

In short, Prince of Donghai's ultimate goal was not the Zhenbei Army, but you, Your Majesty Emperor Hong!

"Your Majesty, now that the North is settled and the world is at peace, a Prince of East Sea cannot stir up any trouble."

Prime Minister Yang Gengzhong said: "In my humble opinion, this memorial from Lin Xiao is a bit exaggerated."

"Hmph, I naturally know that this kid didn't suffer any major losses, but the pirates in the Eastern Region have indeed been rampant for too long."

"The Zhao family has operated there for hundreds of years, and many of the common people in the Eastern Region only recognize the 'Virtuous Prince' and do not recognize the 'Monarch', and this has not been for just a day or two."

Emperor Hong narrowed his eyes and said: "If this continues for long, I will not be at ease."

The few cabinet ministers present looked at each other.

It sounded like he had once again developed the intention of "borrowing a knife to kill the prince".

"Your Majesty, this move is very risky!"

Minister of War Wei Mingzhuang said bluntly: "Although Lin Xiao has not declared himself king yet, he has already become a powerful prince with real authority in the Northern Region."

"If we give him another reason to send troops to the Eastern Region, it will be even harder to take back his military power when the time comes."

Minister of Revenue Wang Qirui said sarcastically: "The problem is, even if we don't let him send troops now, it's not easy to take back his military power."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere on the scene dropped to freezing point.

Emperor Hong swept his cold eyes, frightening Minister of Revenue Wang Qirui into kneeling quickly: "Your subject misspoke, I just think that this Lin Xiao does not know what is good for him and should be disciplined!"

"Minister of Revenue Wang Qirui, why don't I appoint you as an imperial envoy, and you go and discipline him on my behalf?" Emperor Hong sneered.

"Ah?!" Minister of Revenue Wang Qirui kowtowed hurriedly: "I have many matters to attend to in the Ministry of Revenue, and my health is weak, so I fear I cannot shoulder this important task. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Hmph! Then don't say any sarcastic remarks! You haven't even met Lin Xiao, how do you know what kind of person he really is?"

Speaking of "met", Emperor Hong glanced around and said: "Has Official Xie Tong not returned yet?"

Prime Minister Yang Gengzhong quickly said: "Official Xie Tong... logically he should have returned by now, I don't know why he has been delayed."

Emperor Hong frowned, and suddenly remembered another person who had attended the morning court today.

"Summon Minister Liu Zongfu!"