37: King Rui’s camp

Zhu Yong whispered, "Most likely, yes."

Xu Sanyan nodded silently. Zhu Yong's position was too low, and he was unclear about many things, so asking him would be futile. Perhaps he could inquire with General Bai Wuxia.

Thus, Xu Sanyan left Zhu Mansion with the four precious herbs Zhu Yong had contributed. Before leaving, he told him, "Handle Magistrate Lü's 'aftermath' well. I don't want any more trouble."

"You can rest assured."

Zhu Yong repeatedly promised. He naturally knew what this meant: cut the grass and eradicate the roots!

Big Yellow Tooth squatted outside the door and quickly followed Xu Sanyan when he came out.

"You go to Magistrate Lü's house and keep an eye on things. Zhu Yong will handle it." Xu Sanyan strode towards Bai Mansion.

"Yes, Fourth Master." Big Yellow Tooth marveled in his heart, the Fourth Master truly kept his abilities hidden.

Zhu Yong watched the two disappear into the distance and couldn't help but ponder. He now had two paths to choose from. First, obey Xu Sanyan's command and eradicate the Lü family.

Second, mobilize troops to encircle and suppress Xu Sanyan. As long as he was killed, Taian City would still be under his control.

After much consideration, he finally decided to obey the command and act against the Lü family.

"A Tianren Realm at twenty years old..." Zhu Yong murmured to himself, his brows filled with melancholy.

It was very difficult to encircle and kill a Tianren Realm Martial Artist. If the opponent was not surrounded, it would be hard to kill him. Once Xu Sanyan escaped, he would never have peace.

Moreover, there was also General Bai Wuxia. If the two were forced to join forces, even with seven thousand soldiers, he would not escape death.

...

Xu Sanyan arrived at Bai Mansion alone, not hiding his aura. Before he could knock, General Bai Wuxia's figure appeared outside the door, his face full of shock.

"You... broke through?"

Xu Sanyan smiled, "Just a stroke of luck."

General Bai Wuxia exclaimed in admiration, "There's no such thing as luck here, Brother Xu is truly exceptionally talented. I admire you, I admire you!"

The two entered the house and sat down. General Bai Wuxia's heart was still unsettled. This was a Tianren Realm Martial Artist at twenty years old.

Even the son of Prince Rui, who had been guided by famous teachers since childhood, cultivated top-tier Cultivation Techniques, and never lacked heaven and earth treasures, still couldn't Breakthrough to the Tianren Realm at twenty years old.

General Bai Wuxia quickly adjusted his emotions. "Brother Xu, have you come for something this time?"

His tone was not as indifferent as before, and a smile appeared on his face.

Xu Sanyan smiled and nodded, "I heard Brother Bai has some connection with Prince Rui?"

General Bai Wuxia's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface, saying, "What does Brother Xu mean?"

He neither admitted nor denied it. He wanted to know Xu Sanyan's purpose.

"I wonder... does Prince Rui's army have Immortals?" Xu Sanyan asked directly.

General Bai Wuxia frowned, "How does Brother Xu know I am Prince Rui's man?"

"Haha, Brother Bai's men who were sent out to deliver goods last time haven't returned yet, have they?"

General Bai Wuxia suddenly understood. So that was where the problem lay, but he wasn't worried. He smiled and said, "It seems the government also knows."

Xu Sanyan nodded, not intending to hide it. He wasn't a government official anyway.

"Brother Xu, at such a young age, you can reach such a Realm. If you serve Prince Rui, it would be much better than joining the imperial court. Prince Rui values talent, and his rewards and punishments are clear. Even methods for Cultivating and attaining the Dao of Immortals, Prince Rui has them."

General Bai Wuxia was not only unafraid of the government's encirclement but even had the intention of recruiting Xu Sanyan.

Xu Sanyan was somewhat moved. If Prince Rui had Immortal Cultivation Techniques, did he also have magical arts?

"I heard that there are Immortals in the imperial family. I wonder about Prince Rui's side..." Xu Sanyan probed.

"Haha... Only Immortals can fight Immortals."

As soon as these words came out, Xu Sanyan immediately understood that there were also Immortals in Prince Rui's camp.

"I've been curious about the Immortal Realm for a long time. Brother Bai, could you tell me about it?" Xu Sanyan showed curiosity.

General Bai Wuxia nodded, "I don't know too much about the Immortal Realm either, I've just heard some things. Our Great Qi is located in a remote area, and heaven and earth treasures are scarce, so there are no Immortal Cultivation Schools stationed here."

Xu Sanyan nodded. Ma Tianqing had told him these things before.

"However, even if it's remote, heaven and earth treasures will occasionally appear. If the entire nation's strength is used, it's not a problem to support a few cultivators."

Xu Sanyan was thoughtful, connecting this with Prince Rui's rebellion. Perhaps there were cultivators behind it.

General Bai Wuxia raised his eyelids and glanced at Xu Sanyan. Seeing that he seemed to understand, he continued, "Some cultivators who are not strong find it difficult to survive in Zhongzhou, so they come to our remote area to rule as kings."

So that was it. Prince Rui's rebellion was a collaboration where each got what they needed. Prince Rui wanted the throne, and the cultivators wanted heaven and earth treasures for their sustenance.

"Brother Xu, if you join Prince Rui's forces, putting aside other things, with your talent and some more achievements, it shouldn't be a problem to obtain an Immortal Cultivation Technique."

General Bai Wuxia's words held a hint of longing for the Cultivation Technique. He also believed that no one could refuse the temptation of Cultivating and attaining the Dao of Immortals.

Xu Sanyan's face was smiling. "In that case, wouldn't joining the imperial court be even better? The imperial family has controlled Great Qi for three hundred years. They must have collected quite a few Cultivation Techniques and treasures, right?"

General Bai Wuxia shook his head, "Quite the opposite. The imperial family's control over Immortal Cultivation methods is extremely strict and will never be passed on. Only those of the Yang Family clan are qualified to Cultivate. Prince Rui, on the other hand, broadly recruits talented individuals from all over the world. As long as you make achievements, you have a chance to obtain Immortal methods."

Xu Sanyan nodded silently. The imperial family was indeed surnamed Yang. He wasn't too anxious about Immortal Cultivation Techniques. Although The Supreme Truth and Serenity Scripture of Eliminating Illusion and Attaining Reality could only be Cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Realm, it was temporarily sufficient.

Moreover, he didn't plan to change his Cultivation Technique. After all, heaven and earth treasures were already prepared. He only needed to Cultivate to the Perfection of the Tianren Realm to forge a High Grade Dao Foundation with the Blood-colored Small Knife.

What he wanted most at the moment were things like precious herbs, spiritual objects that could enhance "Qi", followed by magical arts.

"If I join Prince Rui, will precious herbs require merit points for exchange?" Xu Sanyan asked.

General Bai Wuxia looked at him strangely. "At the Tianren Realm, precious herbs are no longer of much use to us. The Spiritual Qi they contain is too little. If you want to improve, you can exchange for Ascension Spirit Pills from Prince Rui."

"Ascension Spirit Pill?" Xu Sanyan had never heard this name before.

"Medicinal Pills refined by the cultivators behind Prince Rui, very beneficial for Cultivation."

Xu Sanyan pondered to himself. Considering all aspects, joining Prince Rui was indeed better than the imperial court.

Seeing his interest, General Bai Wuxia added, "Do you know General General Su Kuohai?"

Xu Sanyan nodded, "I know."

Zhu Yong had just mentioned him to him.

General Bai Wuxia said mockingly, "General Su Kuohai is the current First Rank Great General, holding the highest position among officials, controlling sixty percent of the world's troops. But the Yang Family never gave him an Immortal Cultivation Technique, simply because his surname isn't Yang."

General Bai Wuxia spoke again, "I hope Brother Xu will consider it carefully."

Xu Sanyan asked, "May I ask, Brother Bai, how many Tianren Realm Martial Artists are under Prince Rui?"

General Bai Wuxia thought for a moment, "About ten."

"Only that many?" Xu Sanyan was surprised.

"Haha, the Tianren Realm is the peak of mortal Martial Artists. How can it be so easy to Breakthrough?"

General Bai Wuxia was slightly arrogant. Breaking through to the Tianren Realm at his age of over forty could be considered a favored son of heaven, enough to look down on ninety percent of the Martial Artists in the world.

Then he looked at Xu Sanyan again, sighing inwardly, but compared to him, he felt somewhat ashamed.

Xu Sanyan roughly understood. "Since that's the case, I'll be direct. If I join Prince Rui, what can I get?"

"I can't make the decision. I need to report to Prince Rui and let him decide."

"That's fine. Then I'll await the news."

Xu Sanyan stood up, cupped his hands, and bid farewell. General Bai Wuxia personally escorted him out, a treatment he had never received before.