Chapter 586 Status
Luodu, the royal palace.

The King of Shu struggled to support himself on the couch with both hands, changing from lying flat to sitting up.

Seeing that his arms were visibly shaking from the exertion, Xiang Tianshi quickly took two steps forward, supported him, and helped him sit steadily.

“Master Xiang, cough, what did Qin Chenghuang say? Did he follow the wandering gods to Yingxiang Mansion? Cough cough cough~~~”

Prince of Shu Li Jingxuan is the younger brother of Prince of Qinghe, and is sixty-five years old this year.

Six years ago, Li Jingyu, who was older than him, looked to be only in his early thirties, full of energy and vigor.

The King of Shu, who was fifty-nine years old at that time, was also tall, with bright eyes and the appearance of a middle-aged man.

For the past six years, Li Jingyu has been suffering every day.

The King of Shu and his brother share the same fate, and his condition is getting worse year by year.

Exhausting all one’s energy and worrying too much will lead to illness, seven kinds of fatigue and five kinds of injuries.

Last year, his eldest brother Li Jingyu was murdered and his head was chopped off. His soul disappeared. When the news reached Luodu, he wailed and fainted. He has been bedridden ever since and has never recovered from his stroke.

“The parade of gods returned in vain, and the City God Qin is very angry.” said to Tianshi.

Six years ago, Li Rongji died in the Yingxiang Mansion incident, but he escaped using the “Hu Zhongtian” escape technique.

The King of Shu did not blame him.

Even the demon cicada died, and the true immortal Zeng Dao was defeated. How can we blame a “celestial master” who is not good at fighting?
“Hehe, why is City God Qin so angry?” Puzzles emerged in the King of Shu’s dim eyes.

He said to the Heavenly Master: “Qin Chenghuang scolded Yu Fengxian for not knowing what he meant, and scolded Riyoushen for not knowing what was good for him. This should be a veiled criticism. He openly scolded the Youshen who delivered the letter, but in fact he was scolding Zhao Chenghuang of Yingxiang Mansion.

Didn’t Zhao Chenghuang send two waves of wandering gods to deliver the message?
Qin Chenghuang was very dissatisfied. The first wave was considered a request, and he had already expressed his position.

Then the second wave came again, carrying a letter from the Marquis of Qinghe, which seemed like coercion. “

The pale old face of the King of Shu was full of worry, “Isn’t he understanding what I mean? The demon dragon wants to destroy Yingxiang Mansion and Tianmen Town. The situation is urgent!”

Xiang Tianshi sighed: “The second wave of messengers begged me to accompany them to the City God’s blessed land.

The old Taoist’s personal presence represents the king’s intention, and Qin Chenghuang will understand it.”

“What did you tell him? Did you clearly say that Yu Fengxian killed eight demon fairies and more than a hundred demon generals, and was very powerful?” asked the King of Shu.

He nodded to the Heavenly Master and said, “Zhao Chenghuang is a smart man. I don’t need to say more. The wandering god and the letter in his hand have explained everything clearly.

Qin Chenghuang was shocked at first, then he sneered, seeming a little doubtful, a little disdainful, and also very angry.

He was also a smart man and understood why Youshen said that.

Threatening him.

But he was not threatened and even began to rebel. “

“What should we do?” King Shu said anxiously, “Even if Qin Chenghuang helps, he can only inform Yu Fengxian in advance so that she can intercept the magic dragon halfway.

It is not certain whether the demon dragon can be killed.

Now we have lost the geographical advantage and the harmony of people, the situation in East Shu is critical!”

After saying this, he started coughing violently again, with a fishy-sweet smell coming from the corners of his mouth.

Master Xiang Tian quickly patted him on the back to help him calm down, and consoled him: “Don’t worry, Your Majesty. If Yu Fengxian can’t intercept us halfway, we can stay in Yingxiang Mansion and wait for the opportunity.”

“Can she defeat two ‘Demon God Level’ dragons by herself?” King Shu asked, panting.

“Perhaps.”

“Perhaps?” The King of Shu smiled bitterly. “Master Xiang, have you observed the celestial phenomena recently to see the fate of our country, West Shu? Is there any sign of decline?”

“No, I didn’t see it.”

Feeling that this statement was a bit of a cover-up, Xiang Tianshi immediately added: “Your Majesty also knows that I am not good at observing the stars.

It is a shame to say that even though the “Xisha destroys Shu” was already a destiny,
In our Xishu Qintian Pavilion, no Heavenly Master noticed it either.

It was only with the reminder and guidance of the Great Qin Heavenly Master Qingsong Taoist that I was able to vaguely glimpse a glimpse of the secrets of heaven.”

The King of Shu stared at the “Millions of Miles of Beautiful Rivers and Mountains” opposite him with dull eyes, and murmured, “I don’t need the help of the Great Qin Heavenly Master to tell the stars this time, I can feel it myself.

During these six years, Western Shu became increasingly chaotic. In the beginning, it was just plagued by evil spirits.

As the number of demonic infestations increased in various places, the imperial court was unable to reverse the situation. The people were disappointed and the situation in the local areas gradually got out of control.

During the Lantern Festival last year, there were even rebels who killed the county magistrate and rebelled. I thought back to thirty years ago, when Western Shu was also in chaos.

The “Martial Saints for Protecting the Country” (human immortals) personally conferred by the imperial court established their own territories, refused to obey the imperial court’s orders, and even planned to establish their own system and claim the throne.

The city gods of the underworld never listen to the orders of the Li family.

Thanks to the eldest brother’s sudden appearance and his efforts to turn the tide, the entire territory of Western Shu once again belonged to the Li family.

Now even my eldest brother is gone. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have sent Li Rongji to Yingxiang Mansion.

That idiot uprooted the Li family!”

Xiang Tianshi said awkwardly: “It can’t be entirely blamed on Prince Rongji——”

“If we don’t blame him, then we should blame Yu Fengxian?” The pale old face of the Shu King turned red. “Yu Fengxian killed eight demon immortals and more than a hundred demon generals who condensed demon pills in less than a cup of tea, and she was also planning to kill the dragon!

Can I blame her? Dare I blame her? “

Master Xiang Tian was speechless and helpless.

He understood that the King of Shu must have great resentment and hatred towards Yu Fengxian.

But Yu Fengxian killed the eight demon fairies!

Killing the demon fairy and all the demon generals first of all represents strength, which is a great force that the Li family cannot afford to provoke.

The King of Shu was quite honest with him and said directly, “I dare not blame you.”

Secondly, this incident also represents her attitude.

As soon as Yu Fengxian came back, she rescued Li Xianzhi first, and then immediately helped Xishu to eliminate the monster.

Since she has this heart and is willing to make this effort, the Li family should respect her, praise her, and reward her. As for how arrogant and rude her words and deeds are, it doesn’t matter in the face of the fundamental interests of maintaining the stability of Western Shu.

“My words are unpleasant to hear, please forgive me, Your Majesty.”

Master Xiang Tian could understand why the King of Shu put all the blame on the dead prince, but he was the prince’s chief guest official back then.

If the prince is guilty of twelve points, he must bear at least two points.

He was not exonerating Li Rongji, he was defending himself, “Prince Rongji also tolerated Yu Fengxian’s arrogance for the sake of the overall situation. But Yu Fengxian has decided to leave Xishu, how can the prince tolerate it?”

The King of Shu said: “People who have left are not dead! They can come back after leaving, and they have come back now, haven’t they?

Just came back, immediately help me get rid of the monster in Xishu.

Besides, Yu Fengxian is just a little girl, no matter how arrogant or rude she is, she is irreconcilable with evil spirits, how arrogant or rude can she be? Why can’t she tolerate it?”

Xiang Tianshi said: “The situation was very complicated and very difficult to endure.”

“No matter how hard it is to endure, you must endure it! If you don’t even have this much tolerance and broad-mindedness, how can you be a king?”

The King of Shu shouted loudly, then bent over and started coughing violently.

Xiang Tianshi wanted to say: Even if the prince does not have the generosity and breadth of mind of a monarch, it is not entirely his fault that the Li family lost the Mandate of Heaven! If the Prince of Qinghe County paid attention to doing good deeds and accumulating virtues on a daily basis, how could “God” deprive him of his good fortune?

However, such words can only be said within the Li family.

The Li family could complain behind closed doors, and even curse Li Jingyu for losing the “lifeline of the Li family.”

Outsiders cannot say it, especially not in front of the King of Shu.

“Your Majesty, have you stopped taking the elixir recently?” Seeing the blood stains on the corners of the King of Shu’s mouth, Tianshi asked worriedly.

The King of Shu shook his head and said weakly, “It’s not that I stopped taking the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, it’s that the magical herbs and medicines in the warehouse have been used up.

Six years ago, all of my Li family’s businesses in the various countries in the Xisha region were cleared out by the ‘Eight Immortals of the West’.

Now that the eldest brother is gone, the Li family has lost Optimus Prime, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to compete with them for the magical herbs and fruits that can prolong life.

Alas, the decline of a country, like the aging of a person, is reflected in all aspects!

If it were six or seven years ago, as long as the eldest brother conveyed the message, Qin Chenghuang would immediately go to Yingxiang Mansion to cooperate with Yu Fengxian and others to eliminate the evil dragon.

If you know which drugstore has Ganoderma lucidum, send a housekeeper there and we can buy it at a low price.

Now–“

Suddenly, a middle-aged monk came up and bowed, moving very quickly, almost rushing into the hall.

“Your Majesty, Yu Fengxian is outside seeking to see you.”

“What?” King Shu was a little stunned. “It’s Yu Fengxian from Tianmen Town. Where is she?”

“Your Majesty, it’s her. She has arrived at the Yongfu Palace. She flew down from the sky and came directly to the palace gate.” The eunuch said in panic.

“Why did Yu Fengxian suddenly come to Luodu?” The King of Shu also became nervous, “I shouldn’t have offended her, right? Rongji is dead, and the case back then has been closed.

Fortunately, Taoist Qingyun is extremely good at divination, allowing us to establish a good relationship with her in advance. By the way, does she know about the good relationship with our Li family? “

There was also a look of panic on Xiang Tianshi’s face, but he was not as confused as the King of Shu.

“Most likely he came here for Qin Cheng Huang.”

“I see.” The King of Shu felt relieved and said quickly, “Quick, please invite Fairy Yu into the palace. Wait a moment, come and support me. I will go out to greet Fairy Yu myself.”

“No need, I’m already in.”

The King of Shu’s eyes blurred and saw a young woman in gray-brown clothes standing opposite him.

She carried a sword on her back and had a wound on her face, but her unparalleled beauty could not be concealed. Her loose black clothes revealed her graceful figure.

Although it was the first time he saw her in person, the King of Shu immediately confirmed that this was Yu Fengxian, because Master Xiang Tianshi next to him exclaimed “Yu Fengxian”.

“Fairy Yu, I am honored to meet you.” The King of Shu struggled to stand up straight and bowed forward.

Xiao Yu also bowed his head, “Your Majesty, I am indeed here for Qin Cheng Huang.

You probably already understand the current situation in East Shu.

I not only want to eliminate the evil dragon.

After killing the evil dragon, he also planned to clean up the evil spirits near Xishu.

In order to improve efficiency and reduce casualties, I think I should integrate all the forces in Western Shu that can help me eliminate demons and evil.

Including but not limited to the ghosts and gods in the underworld, local immortal warriors, and the army of each county government.”

The King of Shu nodded and said, “What the fairy said is very true. The evil spirits are powerful and cruel. It is indeed difficult to deal with them by one person.

If you want to call on local warriors and the county garrison camp, you can let Xianzhi cooperate with you.

If you want help from ghosts and gods, I can do nothing to help you.

Earlier, the gods from Yingxiang Prefecture came to see me, and I ordered Master Xiang to accompany him to the City God Temple.

You know the result.”

Xiao Yu said: “I came to see the king this time, but I don’t expect the king to help me. I just want a title.”

The King of Shu asked in confusion: “What title?”

Xiao Yu said: “As the saying goes, if the name is not right, then the words will not flow. I am quite famous in Xishu, but I am just a commoner.

Now I am asking you for an official position that will nominally control all ghosts, gods, officials, and troops in Western Shu, so as to facilitate the next action.”

The King of Shu’s face changed and he almost burst into cursing: “Yu Fengxian, you are a fool. You want to command the ghosts and gods in the underworld, the powerful immortal warriors, and even the county army. I can’t even do it. Do you want me to abdicate the throne to you?”

If it were someone else, he would directly regard the other person as a traitor.

He now had a good understanding of Yu Fengxian’s character. He also had a better understanding and awe of her ability to kill eight demon fairies and more than a hundred demon generals in just half a cup of tea.

So he didn’t shout, but forced a smile and said, “Fairy Yu has exorcised demons for Great Shu, and I am deeply grateful. But the position of an official who controls all the ghosts and gods in Great Shu doesn’t exist at all! There is no such position in the court.”

(End of this chapter)