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“Is this Tesla person very famous? How do you know him again? Is he very powerful?”

Nezha asked with a face full of curiosity.

“Yes, his name is like thunder!”

Tang Ku couldn't help but smile bitterly, “Let's put it this way, you should already know about that person called Darwin. Even Great Immortal Zhenyuan is not his opponent. As for this Tesla, you just need to treat him as someone on the same Rank as Darwin!”

“Damn, that awesome?”

Suddenly remembering that Great Immortal Zhenyuan was beaten to within an inch of his life, Nezha couldn't help but shiver.

Everyone fell silent.

Yes, Tang Ku said, this name is like thunder. If Darwin is the progenitor of the biological world, then Tesla is the pioneer of the invention world. The so-called 'King of Invention' Edison is nothing but a speculator. In terms of talent alone, he isn't even fit to carry Tesla's shoes.

Nikola Tesla is a pioneer in the world of invention, and this is not an empty title. He dedicated his life to invention and creation. By the time he died, he had 1000 patents, and each patent laid a solid foundation for the development of modern society. Almost every patent was a whole era ahead of its time, and he can be called an epoch-making inventor.

It can be said that he and Darwin are top figures in different Domains. If that 'Master' turned Darwin into an unparalleled expert, then there's no reason why Tesla wouldn't be.

“If it's really him, then it makes sense that the entire Hell is operating normally under automation!”

Tang Ku squinted slightly.

Li Shimin said, “Holy Monk, is this Tesla really that strong? He can actually make the entire Underworld... Hmm, what kind of person is he exactly? Since you're familiar with him, please tell us!”

“Actually, I'm not that familiar. I only know about him from books and some special channels. I've never met him personally... Hmm, let me put it this way, our Great Tang's two most outstanding scientists or inventors are currently researching 'cannons' in the Imperial Astronomy Bureau. You can think of this Tesla as the barbarian version of Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng. Although their methods are different, their research directions are similar; they are both dedicated to the development of a new era!”

Tang Ku said.

Li Shimin thought for a moment, finding it difficult to associate Yuan Tiangang's image with a master, and couldn't help but touch his nose with a bitter smile.

“That's all I know!”

Xie Bian, still occupying Li Chengqian's body, said, “I'm leaving this place now... You promised me you wouldn't pursue this!”

Tang Ku nodded, then suddenly struck like lightning, poking Li Chengqian's forehead with a finger.

White Impermanence immediately felt a warm current suddenly appear in his body. Following this, the warm current actually sealed off his Yin Qi, and he couldn't help but say in exasperation, “Monk... you... you broke your word?”

“Not at all!”

Tang Ku suddenly put his palms together and said, “What I instilled into your soul is a wisp of Buddha Power. Although Buddha Power is antagonistic to ghost Qi and Yin Qi, it has no effect on you, a righteous ghost official. On the contrary, if you can refine and absorb this wisp of Buddha Power, it will be very helpful for consolidating your current cultivation. Moreover, with this wisp of Buddha Power isolating it, His Highness the Crown Prince will not have his body harmed by your Yin Qi. Otherwise, if this continues for a long time, the Crown Prince will truly die!”

“You... why do you want to help me? Wait...” White Impermanence knew that these words were true. Suddenly, he remembered the hidden meaning in his words and looked at Tang Ku in shock, “If this continues for a long time... You... are you serious about this?”

Everyone finally realized. It turned out that Tang Ku currently had no intention of making White Impermanence leave.

Li Shimin couldn't help but exclaim, “Holy Monk, is this feasible?”

Tang Ku waved his hand, “Don't be impatient... Hmm, as a ghost official, your Divine Ability is naturally extraordinary. I want to ask you for a favor. After it's done, I will give you some Buddha Power to nourish your ghost body. What do you think?”

White Impermanence was slightly stunned, then said, “Tell me!”

“You need the power of Luck to maintain your true form in the human world, right!”

Tang Ku said, “Otherwise, no matter how strong your power, after a long time, you will become a lone wandering ghost. So, if you leave this body, it will be difficult for you to find another person to parasitize, right?”

“Hmph, parasitism is not the goal... Hmm, I understand what you mean. Alright, I will usually hide within this body. If he is in danger, I will take action to save him, but this is not unlimited...”

Before Tang Ku could finish speaking, White Impermanence already understood his meaning and couldn't help but say, “You need to know, I am not a slave of his Li family!”

Could Li Shimin still not understand Tang Ku's plan at this moment? His heart was already filled with joy. Trading those Luck, which he didn't know how to use, for a free great bodyguard—this deal was truly a bargain!

“Then let's set a time limit!”

Tang Ku said, “After this great tribulation, you will be free. I will use pure Buddha Power to reshape your soul and body, allowing you to become a true cultivator, and perhaps even return to the living directly!”

“Good, this is a gentleman's agreement, I trust you!”

The two had a sudden inspiration, extended their right hands, and clapped them together three times in the air as an oath.

“Good, since we are mutually beneficial allies, I have one more thing to tell you!”

White Impermanence thought for a moment, then said, “Do you know how I entered the imperial altar? Someone brought me in. It was that envoy from Zhuzi Kingdom. That fellow had a very strange aura on him that could envelop my Yin Qi. Otherwise, with the Dragon Qi swirling around Chang'an City, even if I came in, I wouldn't be able to stay long. I've observed that the envoys from various countries are not simple. Except for the Xi Liang Womens Kingdom and a fellow from Ryukyu Kingdom, the rest seem to possess magic power, but this magic power does not belong to any kind I am familiar with. So... you need to be careful about your Crown Prince's enthronement ceremony!”

A bombshell! Little Li Chengqian was on the verge of tears, saying, “Why are there always treacherous commoners trying to harm Your Majesty?! Wuwuwuwu, I don't want to be emperor anymore!”

“Cough cough...” Tang Ku shook the imagined content out of his mind, then lightly coughed and said, “Thank you for informing me... Hmm, now with Buddha Power protecting you, you can stay as long as you want, but remember not to reveal your true form in front of ordinary people, otherwise, you might really scare them to death!”

“Hehe, the Holy Monk is indeed the Holy Monk; he thinks of everything... Don't worry, I, Xie Bian, am not an unreliable person. As long as this fellow is not in mortal danger, I simply won't appear!”

White Impermanence smiled, and then a white light suddenly flashed over Li Chengqian's body. Immediately, his tongue retracted, his eyes returned to normal, and his pale complexion became rosy.

“Father... I... what is this... ugh...”

Li Chengqian immediately saw Li Shimin, but then a feeling of fatigue and weakness came over him, and he promptly fell into a deep sleep.

Li Shimin exclaimed, “Chengqian, what's wrong with you? Holy Monk... he, what's wrong with him? Why did he suddenly faint?”

“Nothing, Yin Qi invaded his body, and his Origin Qi was slightly damaged, that's all. He just needs to rest and eat more tonics, and he'll be fine!”

Tang Ku said, “Your Majesty, the most important thing now is tomorrow's enthronement ceremony. I think something might happen, so we need to discuss it!”