31: Chapter 31 Xia Jin's Scheme, Su Xuanji's Teasing

Back in Jin Wang Palace in the imperial palace, Xia Jin stood before a massive map of the Eastern Region, seemingly lost in thought.

Among the seven kingdoms of the Eastern Region, in terms of both territory and national strength, Great Xia was not exactly at the bottom, but it was firmly among the last.

Top-tier Sects in the Eastern Region, like the Yuheng Sect mentioned by Young Master Lin Xiao, whom Xia Jin had previously executed, mostly had their foundational mountain gates entrenched within the powerful kingdoms of Yuehua and the Beiji Region, their fates intertwined with the royal families of those two nations, relying on each other.

"If Great Xia wishes to rise, swallowing the surrounding kingdoms of Dayuan and Fenglin is the first step." Xia Jin's gaze fell upon the two neighboring countries to the west and south of Great Xia. "But if we act rashly, kingdoms like Yuehua and the Beiji Region will never sit idly by, and those Sects affiliated with them will also be a nuisance."

Xia Jin downed the cup of wine in his hand, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes: "It seems I must first stir up the waters of this Eastern Region... thoroughly. Only by keeping those high and mighty great kingdoms and Sects too occupied to look elsewhere can Great Xia have a chance."

Just as he was deep in thought, familiar footsteps sounded outside the palace. Shortly after, a slightly feminine figure walked into the hall without a sound.

"My Lord." The person who arrived was none other than Eunuch Wei.

Xia Jin withdrew his gaze, turned to look at Eunuch Wei, and a hint of a smile appeared on his face.

"Little Wei, how did the matter I had you handle go?" As he spoke, Xia Jin walked over to the armchair nearby and sat down.

"Rest assured, My Lord. During this time, with the help of Cult Leader Su and her Hehuan Sect, I have secretly gathered all the Jianghu forces within Great Xia." Eunuch Wei stepped forward and carefully filled Xia Jin's wine cup.

"As for those who resisted, they have also been 'properly handled' by me. Now, the Jianghu of Great Xia is entirely under your control, My Lord."

"Hmm! Well done." Xia Jin nodded, his gaze falling on Eunuch Wei.

"Little Wei, you are currently at the third level of the Grandmaster Realm, right?"

Eunuch Wei nodded upon hearing this: "Your servant is dull and my progress is slow, making you laugh, My Lord."

"Enough, you don't need to be so modest!" Xia Jin sighed slightly. "I know your innate talent. If you hadn't been delayed in your cultivation all these years handling trivial matters for me, with your talent, you should at least be at the eighth level of the Grandmaster Realm by now, and perhaps even touching the threshold of a Great Grandmaster would not have been impossible!"

"My Lord!" Eunuch Wei shook his head. "If you hadn't saved me from a pile of corpses back then and taught me martial arts, I would have long since been a pile of bones. Being able to follow by your side and share your burdens is a blessing I have cultivated over several lifetimes."

Xia Jin stood up, patted his shoulder, and a glimmer of gratification flashed in his eyes.

"Alright, let's not talk about the past. Next, there is an even more important matter that needs to be entrusted to you."

Eunuch Wei's expression turned solemn, and his posture straightened: "Please give your orders, My Lord. Your servant will face death without hesitation!"

"Good." Xia Jin did not withdraw his hand from his shoulder; instead, a strange True Qi containing endless vitality slowly transferred from his palm into Eunuch Wei's body.

"My Lord... what is this...?"

Eunuch Wei's whole body trembled. He felt that wherever that True Qi passed, the Meridians throughout his body were being widened at an astonishing speed, even expanding to twice their previous size!

A moment later, Xia Jin withdrew his hand, and a few fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

This was the wonder of the Nine Turns Creation Sutra that he had gradually realized only after stepping into the Xiaoyao Heavenly Realm—the ability to reshape a cultivator's Physique. Moreover, as he grew stronger, this power of transformation became even stronger.

Perhaps when he Cultivated the Nine Turns Creation Sutra to Great Perfection, he might even be able to turn an ordinary person into a martial arts Genius rarely seen in a hundred years.

"With your innate Foundation, plus the Meridians I have re-widened for you, I believe it won't be long before your cultivation advances by leaps and bounds, and reaching the Great Grandmaster will not be a difficult task." Xia Jin looked at Eunuch Wei and said calmly.

Eunuch Wei felt the changes in his body, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart: "My Lord... your servant... your servant... thanks you, My Lord!!"

Xia Jin just smiled, sat back down on the armchair, and then took a letter from his bosom and handed it over.

"My Lord, this is?" Eunuch Wei received it with both hands, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

"Inside is the task I want you to handle. This matter is not easy to accomplish, and you are fully in charge of it. Remember, safety first. If you encounter difficulties that cannot be solved, be sure to find a way to notify me, and I will personally step in to resolve them."

"Yes! Your servant understands!" Eunuch Wei nodded and solemnly tucked the letter away close to his body.

"Alright, go. Be careful in everything." Xia Jin waved his hand.

"Your servant takes his leave, and I wish you an early rest, My Lord." Eunuch Wei bowed again and retreated from Jin Wang Palace.

...

Outside Jin Wang Palace, Eunuch Wei had only just walked a short distance from the palace gate when he saw a red figure slowly walking from the other end of the palace path.

The person who arrived was none other than the Hehuan Sect Leader, Cult Leader Su.

Today, she was completely different from her usual sharp and efficient attire. She had specially changed into a long red dress and had applied some light makeup.

Eunuch Wei walked over with a smile, "Cult Leader Su, it's so late, are you here to see the Prince?"

Su Xuanji was stunned when she saw Eunuch Wei, then nodded. She also hadn't expected to run into Eunuch Wei here so late at night.

Seeing this, Eunuch Wei blinked, leaned in a little closer, and teased with the tone of someone who knew better: "Cult Leader Su, I've been by the Prince's side for so many years, and I know... in the nights at Jin Wang Palace, apart from guards and servants, no woman has ever been allowed inside."

"Cult Leader Su, opportunities are rare, you must... grasp this one well."

After saying this, without waiting for Su Xuanji to react, Eunuch Wei walked past her with a smile, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Left standing alone, Su Xuanji, after realizing the implication of Eunuch Wei's words, felt a "boom" in her head, her cheeks becoming somewhat hot, and even her earlobes turning completely red.

Fortunately, the night masked her, so she wasn't as nervous.

She subconsciously raised her hand, patted her burning cheeks hard, took a few deep breaths of cool air, spat softly in the direction where Eunuch Wei disappeared, and forcibly defended herself in a voice only she could hear:

"Pah! This Eunuch Wei, what nonsense is he talking about..."

"This Cult Leader... This Cult Leader only came to advance to Great Grandmaster! Yes, that's all! Hmph!"