Chapter 150 Taiji Hall, Round 2! The Heavenly Revelation nobility frantically scramble for the front

Tianqi City, early morning.

The morning bell of the imperial city had just rung three times when the entire Tianqi Empire had already awakened.

But unlike the awakening of the past, with courtiers entering the palace, officials lining up, and streets gradually becoming bustling, today's Tianqi clearly carries a faster, hotter, and more excited atmosphere.

There is only one reason.

Before the Taiji Hall, the two immortals held their nightly trial, the second session of the day.

Last night's events have spread throughout the entire city in just one night.

From the mansions of princes and nobles to the six ministries, from restaurants and teahouses to the streets and alleys, almost everyone was talking about it.

They talked about the Palace of the Worlds, the Thirty-Three Heavens, the "Shepherds," how Su Changqing dismantled the Dharma Seal with one hand and pressed down the True Immortal with the other, and how those two guests from the Upper Realm who were high and mighty yesterday are now locked in Immortal Cages, one with a gloomy face and the other so angry that he is about to die on the spot.

Some people, even though they didn't manage to snag tickets last night, were already itching to get them just by hearing the embellished descriptions from those who had seen it firsthand.

Especially when I hear—

The second round might uncover more secrets about the Patrol Palace, the Heavenly Palace, the Abyss, and even the "Shepherds."

Who could sit still now?

So, before dawn, long queues had already formed on the imperial road outside the Taiji Hall, which was originally only for court officials and imperial guards.

At first glance, it was packed with people.

There were noble old ministers wearing cloaks and breathing out white breath, noble ladies riding in sedan chairs and being helped down by servants, martial arts masters carrying swords and returning overnight covered in dust, and even a few refined civil officials who were usually the most concerned with their image, all now holding hand warmers and standing in line in the morning breeze.

They don't say it.

Their eyes, however, were fixed on the Taiji Hall in front of them, burning with intense desire.

"Are there enough tickets for today?"

"I heard the front rows are all booked out!"

"What about the middle row?"

"The middle rows are almost sold out too. A lot of people bought their tickets for this morning right before the show ended last night!"

"Damn it, I hesitated for a moment last night!"

"What's there to hesitate about? That's an immortal!"

"What do you know? Last night, I just wanted to come and watch the excitement, but who knew I'd uncover so many earth-shattering secrets!"

"Sigh, I should have bought tickets for two more games."

"There's no point in saying anything now. Let's push forward! If we don't even get standing tickets, we'll really be at a huge loss!"

"..."

At the front of the crowd, several waiters from Changqinglou had already set up signs.

The sign, written in striking vermilion ink, displayed today's ticket price and program details.

【The Two Immortals' Night Trial - Scene Two】

[First row: 200,000 taels]

[Middle row: 100,000 taels]

[Back row: 50,000 taels]

Standing room only: 18,000 taels

[Add-on items: Close-up Q&A, feeding experience, and nighttime audit copy reservation]

Prices have clearly risen again compared to last night.

Strangely, the number of people in line did not decrease, but increased instead.

Some first-time visitors gasped in shock when they saw the ticket prices.

Two hundred thousand taels?!

"Two hundred thousand taels of silver just to see a celestial being speak?"

Immediately, people nearby looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at a country bumpkin.

"What do you know?"

"Those who listened to the lecture yesterday now understand: what they saw wasn't immortals, but the grand scheme of the upper realms, secrets from beyond the heavens, and life-saving insights for the future!"

"Is 200,000 taels expensive?"

"It's expensive for others, but for those who can get a front-row seat, it's a bargain!"

"..."

Those dignitaries who had arrived early to secure their seats nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

That's right.

What does money matter?

A precious pearl, a fine horse, or a set of calligraphy and paintings by a famous artist—aren't they all more expensive than this?

But no matter how expensive those things are, they're just for display.

And today's night trial—

No, it's not a night trial; it's already dawn, so it should be called a "morning trial."

This is a real chance to hear the secrets of the outer world!

Moreover, with figures like Su Changqing presiding over the Taiji Hall, who knows if new immortals, magical treasures, or even higher-level beings will be brought down today?

This isn't about spending money; it's about seizing an opportunity.

……

In front of the Taiji Hall, the Immortal Cage still stands.

Under the morning light, the immortal cage, dismantled using the patrol seal, was covered with extremely faint white-gold patterns. It looked clearer and colder than it had under the lamplight the night before, and it also exuded an indescribable sense of oppression.

The three figures in the cage have become the most eye-catching sight in the entire city.

Gu Changxuan leaned against the corner of the cage, having not slept all night. Although he was still wearing white clothes, his expression was noticeably more numb than the day before.

Zhao Xuance sat cross-legged on the left, his face extremely gloomy, with a hint of grayness between his brows.

That's not an injury.

It was caused by anger after his Daoist heart was thwarted.

As for Yue Zhenchuan, his black armor had already been removed by Su Changqing last night, and now he was only wearing an inner shirt. His tall and strong figure was huddled in a corner of the cage, looking awkward and suffocated no matter how you looked at him.

Even more deadly is...

After the event ended last night, Sikong Changfeng complained that the cage was too empty and affected the viewing experience, so he had two more things added inside overnight.

First, a small stove.

Second, the teapot.

The reasons are very valid.

"They are immortals after all, we can't let it look like our Changqing Tower is mistreating prisoners."

"Besides, we need to create the right atmosphere."

"With a stove, tea, and chairs, the audience can immediately tell that this is a high-end project, not some amateurish one."

As a result, the Fairy Cage now looks rather absurdly "elegant".

However, this elegance was nothing short of a deadly blow to Zhao Xuance and Yue Zhenchuan.

Because this means—

They're really going to be in business for a long time.

At this moment, many distinguished guests who had arrived early were already outside the cage, holding tea and carefully observing the three people inside through the bars.

Every now and then, he would whisper a few comments.

"The one in white looks the best."

"Hmm, she looks most like a fairy."

"That guy in the silver robe has a good presence, but his face is too grumpy."

"That guy in black... he exudes a menacing aura, he'd be suitable as a thug."

"Who spoke first last night?"

"It seems to be the one in the silver robe; he talked quite a bit."

"Then we need to keep a close eye on him today."

"Not bad, not bad."

"..."

These sounds were not loud.

But not a single word was missed; it all reached the ears of the three people in the cage.

Zhao Xuance's temple veins started throbbing again.

The one with the best presentation?

Suitable to be a thug?

Keep a close eye on him?

He, a dignified celestial official, is now being treated like livestock being picked over on a shelf by these mortals!

Gu Changxuan had already learned to quietly shut his ears halfway.

Experience told him.

At times like these, the more you take it to heart, the more you suffer.

Yue Zhenchuan's fists were clenched so tightly they cracked, his eyes were bloodshot, and he wished he could tear the cage and the group of people outside to shreds on the spot.

Unfortunately, the cage remained still.

He couldn't move himself either.

After the interrogation last night, Su Changqing casually added a few more blue restrictions to the cage.

Let alone the true immortal essence.

Even if you want to raise your voice a little, you have to see if those platinum runes in the cage will allow it.

……

at the same time.

On the side of the Taiji Hall, in front of the newly opened temporary ticket office, Sikong Changfeng was already fully engaged.

He was dressed more formally than usual today.

He wore a crimson robe with a sable fur coat over it, his hair was neatly combed, and he held account books and tickets in his hands. Behind him stood two rows of waiters and Snow Moon City disciples.

That grandeur, that imposing presence.

Those who didn't know better would think that the Northern Li court was about to hold a special imperial examination.

Instead of selling tickets for "watching immortals sitting in cages".

"Don't push, don't push!"

"One at a time!"

"The front row is sold out, there are twelve seats left in the middle row, and there are still empty seats in the back row. Two more rounds of standing room will be added!"

"Limited spots available for the feeding trial; each person can only purchase one additional item!"

"The Q&A session will be given priority to VIPs who purchased tickets last night; general seating will be arranged later!"

While loudly maintaining order, Sikong Changfeng quickly jotted down notes, his movements so practiced it was almost heartbreaking.

A Snowmoon City disciple standing nearby stared in disbelief and whispered, "Third City Lord...you really know how to do this?"

Sikong Changfeng didn't even look up: "Stop talking nonsense, just follow along."

"Doing business is like practicing shooting; it requires quick eyes, steady hands, and a ruthless heart—cough, a sharp mind."

The disciple nodded quickly.

"Been taught a lesson!"

Not far away, Xiao Se walked slowly over and happened to hear this sentence. His expression immediately became a little strange.

"You're really planning to turn the Changqinglou business into a tutorial?"

Sikong Changfeng looked up, saw it was him, and immediately gave him a professional smile.

"Has the accountant arrived?"

"I've seen the ticket price list."

Xiao Se said calmly.

"Your price has risen quite a bit."

"This isn't called being ruthless; it's called going with the flow."

Sikong Changfeng was very serious.

"When supply falls short of demand, price increases are only natural. Moreover, today's content is more valuable than yesterday's, more in-depth, and more insightful; it would be unreasonable for prices not to rise."

As he said this, he deliberately lowered his voice and leaned closer to Xiao Se.

"Besides, Mr. Su already located the coordinates of the Patrol Palace yesterday. If he finds out something new today, this price will be too low."

Xiao Se's eyes flickered slightly.

"Did he tell you?"

"He didn't say it outright," Sikong Changfeng chuckled, "but I can read his expressions."

"When Mr. Su left last night, his expression clearly showed that he had caught another big fish."

Xiao Se glanced at him and had to admit that the old fox was indeed surprisingly perceptive in some aspects.

Just then, Lei Wujie and Wushuang came over from the other side.

Lei Wujie was full of energy early in the morning. His red clothes stood out in the morning light, and he carried a large wooden box on his back, walking with a brisk pace.

"Third brother! I've brought what you asked for!"

Sikong Changfeng quickly turned his head: "What is it?"

Lei Wujie placed the wooden box on the ground and opened it with a bang.

Inside was a box full of newly made wooden plaques, paper fans, photo albums, and several strings of small jade plaques engraved with the words "Two Immortals in the Same Cage".

Sikong Changfeng's eyes lit up instantly.

"It's done!"

"I knew you were the most useful guy when it comes to running errands!"

Lei Wujie raised an eyebrow smugly.

"That's right!"

"I found the best craftsmen in town overnight and had them make one based on the design of the fairy cage!"

"Look at this wooden plaque. The back even has the words 'Limited Edition, First Exhibition at Taiji Hall' engraved on it. Isn't that impressive?"

Sikong Changfeng took a look and found it increasingly pleasing to the eye.

"Great, excellent!"

"This thing could sell for a good price even if sold separately!"

Xiao Se, watching from the side, couldn't help but twitch his eyelids: "You guys actually made merchandise?"

What does "surrounding area" mean?

Lei Wujie looked completely bewildered.

Sikong Changfeng coughed and immediately translated for him: "It's just a souvenir to mark the occasion."

"Oh, of course we'll do that!"

Lei Wujie spoke with righteous indignation.

"People spend so much money to see a movie, shouldn't they take something home to brag about?"

"From now on, anyone who claims to have seen an immortal will have to produce a plaque, otherwise who will believe them?"

Wushuang, standing to the side, quietly added, "They even made a limited edition."

"Engraved with the numbers 1, 2, and 3, the first thirty pieces are more expensive."

Xiao Se: "..."

it is good.

You've already learned the art of scarcity marketing.

He suddenly realized that Su Changqing's decision not to take these people to conquer the world, but instead to focus on opening a restaurant, might truly be a blessing for all living beings in some sense.

……

The seats near the Immortal Cage in front of the main gate of the Taiji Hall gradually filled up.

Glass teacups, fruit platters, and hand warmers were laid out one by one, and the waiters of Changqing Tower moved about in an orderly manner.

Many of the people who came today were even more solemn than those who came last night.

Some people even brought pens, ink, paper, and inkstones, ready to take notes on the spot.

There were also several minister-like figures whose faces were extremely tense, but as soon as they sat down, they quietly moved their seats forward half a foot, as if afraid of missing a subtle expression from the three people in the cage.

Zhao Xuance, trapped in the cage, took in all of this and felt as if another mouthful of blood was stuck in his chest.

In all his years at the Patrol Hall, he had suppressed countless powerful figures from the lower realms and witnessed countless so-called emperors of dynasties trembling with fear before him.

But now, he has become someone else's "on-site observation subject".

And it's all about buying tickets to observe!

Gu Changxuan glanced at him, and a feeling of pity suddenly arose in his heart.

Hang in there.

You'll get used to it if you just hang in there a little longer.

Yue Zhenchuan suddenly spoke coldly, his voice extremely low.

"Silver robe."

Zhao Xuance closed his eyes, not wanting to pay attention to him.

Yue Zhenchuan continued, "If you speak again later, don't say everything you need to say."

Zhao Xuance suddenly opened his eyes and swept his gaze over with a gloomy expression.

"What do you think I really want to say?"

Yue Zhenchuan sneered: "You don't want to say what you were talking about last night?"

With just one sentence, Zhao Xuance was speechless.

Gu Changxuan stood to the side, sighing silently in his heart.

Even now, these two still haven't grasped the key point.

The key point is never whether you want to say it or not.

The key point is that as long as Su Changqing wants to hear it, you will eventually tell him.

The difference is just—

You tell him yourself, or he breaks it down and says it to you.

……

Just as the atmosphere in front of the Taiji Hall was getting more and more heated, a blue door quietly opened deep behind the hall.

Morning light filtered through the crack in the door and fell into the small courtyard of Changqingjie.

The next moment, a family of three walked out of the door.

Su Changqing was dressed in a blue robe, looking relaxed, as if he had just finished a leisurely breakfast and was taking his wife and daughter out for a walk.

Li Hanyi, dressed in white as snow, remained aloof, but that aloofness had long since been tempered with a touch of human warmth.

As for Su Xiaonuo, she was wearing a light yellow dress today, with two soft little buns in her hair. She was holding a half-eaten cookie in her hand, and her eyes lit up as she looked towards the fairy cage as soon as she came out.

"Father! They're still here!"

"Yeah, they can't escape."

"That's great!"

She was immediately overjoyed and, clutching the cookies, wanted to rush forward.

Li Hanyi pulled her back and patted her head.

"Slow down, don't eat while running."

"Oh……"

Xiao Nuonuo agreed verbally, but her eyes kept drifting in that direction.

The moment the family of three appeared, the previously noisy crowd in front of the Taiji Hall seemed to be gently silenced by an invisible hand.

All eyes turned to look at them.

That feeling was like suddenly finding the true backbone amidst the hustle and bustle.

Someone stood up and clasped their hands in greeting.

Someone bowed from afar.

Some people even had eyes that burned with an intensity that was almost radiant.

Those who had witnessed Su Changqing's methods firsthand last night felt an even deeper sense of awe upon seeing him again.

Because after they went back last night and thought about it carefully, they belatedly realized—

Last night's "double immortal trial" seemed absurd, but in reality, every step it took was a trap set by the vast net of the heavens.

And it wasn't a test.

It's an open attack.

People who can do this have already exceeded their original understanding of the word "strong".

Sikong Changfeng immediately straightened his clothes and hurried to meet him.

"Mr. Su!"

"The second match of the day is all set!"

"Front row, middle row, back row, standing room, and add-on slots are all fully booked!"

"In addition, pre-orders for the transcript of last night's Q&A session have started, and many people have asked if a 'Collection of Immortal Realm Secrets' could be published. I think this is a very promising project—"

As he spoke, his pace quickened, and his eyes brimmed with barely suppressed excitement.

After listening, Su Changqing simply nodded.

"good."

"Keep going."

Sikong Changfeng was immediately energized, as if he had been injected with a shot of adrenaline.

"yes!"

Xiao Se, watching this scene from the side, had a rare complex look in his eyes.

Now that he sits in the imperial court, he has witnessed the workings of power and the scheming of people.

But the scene where Su Changqing could casually utter a single sentence and make the dignified Third City Lord of Snow Moon City work like a dog that had been given a bone still seemed bizarre to him.

Su Changqing, carrying Su Xiaonuo, slowly walked to the main seat and sat down.

Li Hanyi sat beside him.

Lei Wujie and Wushuang stood on either side of the back, looking as if they were already used to being "order maintenance personnel at the immortal observation site".

Su Xiaonuo sat on Su Changqing's lap, blinking her eyes, and waved her little hand to the three people in the cage.

"Good morning, you wooden people!"

The three people in the cage all turned pale at the same time.

Zhao Xuance, in particular, even twitched at the corner of his eye.

Wooden people?

This little girl is even using plurals now!

Many people at the table listened with twitching lips, wanting to laugh but not daring to.

Su Changqing casually straightened Su Xiaonuo's collar before his gaze slowly fell upon the Immortal Cage.

"How did you sleep last night?"

These words were directed at Zhao Xuance and the other two.

Gu Changxuan's lips twitched slightly, and he actually subconsciously thought about it.

How did you sleep?

Of course I didn't sleep well!

Being locked in a cage with people taking turns patrolling outside, even the slightest sound at night feels like a new "audience" has come to watch. How can you sleep well like that?

For some reason, when Su Changqing asked him this question, he had the illusion that he had really become a guest of Changqing Tower.

Zhao Xuance gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Yue Zhenchuan's eyes were even more ferocious, as if he wished he could devour the other person alive.

Su Changqing didn't care that they didn't answer, he just glanced at Sikong Changfeng.

Sikong Changfeng immediately understood and raised his hand, saying loudly:

"Distinguished guests, please have a moment's silence!"

"Changqinglou Tianqi Main Store Special Project – The Second Session of the Double Immortals' Night Trial, is now beginning!"

As soon as the voice fell silent, the entire room fell completely quiet.

Countless eyes once again focused on the Immortal Cage.

Everyone knows that today's event will not simply be a repetition of last night's.

A deeper secret, a higher sky, a farther road—

They're all waiting to be torn apart.

And the three true immortals in the cage finally realized this at this moment.

Today marks the beginning of their complete breakdown.

Su Changqing leaned back in his chair, holding his daughter in one arm and resting the other on the edge of the table, his posture still languid.

But his first words made the air in front of the Taiji Hall suddenly freeze.

"Zhao Xuance".

"Yesterday you said that above the Palace of the World Patrol are the Thirty-Three Heavenly Palaces."

"Then today, you can start by explaining how to get from the Patrol Palace to the Heavenly Palace."

"And tell me—"

He raised his eyes, his gaze indifferent, yet like an invisible needle, piercing directly into Zhao Xuance's eyes.

"How do you usually pick the fruit for those 'pastors'?"

The wind passes through the fairy cage.

The platinum runes on the cage glowed softly.

Zhao Xuance's face turned completely pale in that instant.