Ninth In the World

Cen Fa had never seen the State Teacher be so interested in something. Upon thinking about his gradually-aging, weakening body, he had a thought.

“I intend to personally visit this place that gives birth to spiritual objects. However, the journey is indeed long and inconvenient. Since the State Teacher is going, then I can rest assured. I have decided to head over to Jia He Town with the State Teacher to see what is so wondrous about this place,” said Cen Fa with a laugh.

Nai Yisheng immediately understood what he meant. He was unwilling to die of old age in this manner. In truth, Cen Fa had asked for the technique to obtain immortal cultivation more than once. Nai Yisheng would never be in the mood to teach a fella like him, who lost himself in alcohol and women.

In his opinion, Cen Fa could at most live another three to five years.

Nai Yisheng did not quite care that Cen Fa would die so early, however. He and Cen Fa were only business partners. Cen Fa would make use of the manpower in the entire empire to help him find spiritual objects, saving him time and allowing him to cultivate in peace. Helping Cen Fa clear the path of any obstacles was nothing noteworthy.

“There will naturally be no issue if you wish to take a look as well, Your Majesty.” Nai Yisheng quickly calculated the pros and cons.

He would take ownership of Jia He Town if such a top-notch spiritual object existed. If there were more Spirit Peaches like the Sunset Peach in Jia He Town, then he could leave some aside for Cen Fa to let the latter live a few more years.

Wang Xie, who was standing beside them, hurriedly went up to them and bragged. “Jia He Town is the most suitable place to build the imperial temporary palace, Your Majesty. There, none of the villagers ever fall sick and those who were previously ill have all swiftly recovered. Additionally, a man who was comatose for more than a decade has already recovered. He can even walk normally.”

“Is that so?” Cen Fa had previously made a decision based on the State Teacher’s reaction. Upon hearing Wang Xie make that claim, he decided to make a trip down to Jia He Town.

His life had been really peaceful, and he had overdosed on alcohol and sex, more so on the latter than on the former. This had caused his body to start deteriorating. He predicted that he would not have long to live if he did not find a place to nourish his body.

Gan Rou cautiously looked at the dead-faced fellow who was wearing a crown, feeling disgusted. However, she knew that she had to carefully answer the question, or this person could exterminate the entire Jia He Town.

“My name is Gan Rou.” Gan Rou did not know how to properly bow before important figures, so she did not say anything else after answering.

Cen Fa laughed and did not take Gan Rou’s lack of respect to heart. He instead beckoned to Gan Rou. “Come here.”

Gan Rou remained stationary. Cen Fa stopped the soldiers, who wanted to make Gan Rou move, and said gently, “I am the Emperor of the Chang Yuan Empire and I think you are not bad. From now on, you will follow me and you will enjoy unlimited wealth and glory…”

Gan Rou might be ignorant but she understood what these words meant.

She said calmly, “I will not leave with you, for there is already someone I like.”

Nai Yisheng, who was standing beside Cen Fa, chuckled and commanded her. “You have to leave with His Majesty. Today.”

Cen Fa looked at Nai Yisheng in surprise, as he had not said anything about leaving today. He had only arrived today, so there was no way he would leave immediately. He intended to stay for some time after the imperial temporary palace was built.

Nai Yisheng seemed to not notice Cen Fa looking at him. A giant fireball suddenly appeared on his open palm, slowly flying toward Gan Rou and floating above Gan Rou and her father.

Then, Nai Yisheng said, “Say another word and this fireball will fall, burning you, your father, and the entire Jia He Town until there’s nothing left.”

Upon saying that, Nai Yisheng turned to Cen Fa with a grin. “Take this beautiful lady away without worrying, Your Majesty. You can take any of the villagers away at will. Leave those you do not want to take here. I have already decided to enter reclusive cultivation here and I do not want anyone to disturb me during that period.”

As he spoke, he stepped into the air above everyone present and seemed to be looking down at everything.

The soldiers and ministers all prostrated on the ground when they saw Nai Yisheng throw out a fireball and float in the air.

In their opinion, this was the sign of a god.

Gan Rou’s face was pale as a sheet. She could even smell her burning hair and sense the heat of the fireball above her head. Perhaps, in a moment, both she and her father would be burned to ashes by this fireball.

Cen Fa’s face was pale as well. He knew that Nai Yisheng no longer intended to help the Chang Yuan Empire. Otherwise, Nai Yisheng would not have said what he’d said.

In other words, Nai Yisheng had set his sights on this place and Cen Fa would be out of the equation from now on.

“What do you think, Your Majesty?” grunted Nai Yisheng when he saw that Cen Fa remained silent. He looked at Cen Fa meaningfully.

“The State Teacher is right. I will bring my beau along.” Cen Fa dared not say anything, as numbers did not matter when the need to face the State Teacher arose.

“You are indeed wise, Your Majesty.” Nai Yisheng landed on the ground but did not put his fireball away.

A resounding sigh was heard. “Unfortunately, you are not wise.”