Yu Ren Shu took a breath, "State Preceptor sir, are there any ways to find other Divine grade spirit weapons?"
The State Preceptor shook his head, "At that time, we mistakenly thought that weapon was a Heaven grade spirit weapon because it was thousands of Jin heavy. At the moment, it seems that other than this trait, there is no other way to find out its a Divine grade spirit weapon."
Jiang Chao Ge looked at Zhi Xuan, "But you can differentiate right?" Zhi Xuan could sniff out even things like Li Li and Ma Bu. Identifying those ancient rare beasts shouldn"t be a problem.
Zhi Xuan looked at him, "Of course. I could never forget their scent."
The State Preceptor"s eyes lit up, "Sir Qi Lin, would you be willing to….?"
"Not willing."
"Why should we?"
Zhi Xuan and Jiang Chao Ge said simultaneously.
Jiang Chao Ge smiled coldly: "What your world becomes has nothing to do with me. I only want to return to my own world. I came to the imperial capital is to see you. State Preceptor, you know how to allow me to go back right?"
The State Preceptor said seriously: "You being able to come to this world just proves that there is some sort of relationship between the two worlds. Do you really think that your world will be safe with the destruction of this world?"
"You don"t need to scare me. There"s also no evidence that the destruction of this world will affect my world. I only want to know, why me and other Other World people came here and how do we go back."
The State Preceptor stared at Jiang Chao Ge for a while and then turned his body around, seemingly deep in thought.
Jiang Chao Ge"s gaze drifted to the youth at his side. That youth was somewhat shy, and yet tried to a.s.sume an air of strength. It was somewhat laughable.
The State Preceptor turned his body around, "If you can help me find the remaining Divine grade spirit weapons, I"ll send you back to your own world."
"How do I trust that you have the ability to send me back?"
The State Preceptor speedily described the outward appearance of a person, "The person that sent you here, looked like this?"
Jiang Chao Ge gritted his teeth: "Did you guys premeditated this? The Other World people in this world, were all sent here by you and that person?!"
The State Preceptor shook his head, "I can"t say anymore. I can only promise to you, I can send you back as long as you help me find other Divine grade spirit weapons."
Jiang Chao Ge thought deeply for a several seconds, "I can think about it."
The State Preceptor said heavily, "Please consider it carefully."
Yu Ren Shu took them back to his own quarters. The position of the quarters on the mountain was higher than that of State Preceptor Hall, only inferior to the imperial palace. It seemed that the position of n.o.bles here could be determined by the alt.i.tude of their residence.
After being constantly on the move for half a month, every person was somewhat tired. Yu Ren Shu"s expression was still not so good, absentmindedly ordering subordinates to help them settle down, then hurriedly rushing out with Tian Rong.
The maid took them back and forth through such huge quarters. They only arrived at the dining all after at least five minutes. After eating their fill, they planned to go take a bath.
Jiang Chao Ge had never lived in such a magnificent imperial palace. The public bathhouse was as big as an indoor swimming pool, even the pillars were gilded with gold. Looking at that hot spring water filled with steam, Jiang Chao Ge really wanted to directly jump in.
Jiang Chao Ge glanced at the two maids that stood behind him and smiled: "What are you two standing there for?"
The maids glanced at each other and began to undress without hesitation.
Jiang Chao Ge froze and mocked them slightly: "You misunderstand, go out. I"m going to take a bath."
The maids were equally shocked, embarra.s.sed and didn"t know what to do, "Sir, us servants will help you bath."
Jiang Chao Ge glanced at Zhi Xuan, "Next time?" He wasn"t in the mood right now to have a love affair. Even if he was, what could he do with the presence of this devilish brat?
Zhi Xuan turned his head and glared at the two maids, "Get lost!"
The maids jumped out of their skins, quickly straightening their clothes and rushing out.
Zhi Xuan said disdainfully, "Humans are really despicable. Not even husband and wife how could they casually mate?"
Jiang Chao Ge smiled: "Humans have human rules."
Zhi Xuan"s face was full of dissatisfaction, "You are my servant. You have to listen to me. You"re not allowed to casually mate with people."
Jiang Chao Ge shrugged his shoulders, "Ok, listen to you."
Zhi Xuan spread open his arms, "Bath me." His tone was brisk, seemingly as if he was expectant.
The steam was thick in the public bathhouse. Jiang Chao Ge gently scrubbed Zhi Xuan"s long hair, rinsing his body. Zhi Xuan played with the sponge and the perfumed soap, chubby little body becoming a pink colour in the hot spring water, even his cheeks were completely pink. He seemed pleased beyond compare.
Jiang Chao Ge said: "What do you think about what the State Preceptor said today?"
Zhi Xuan glanced at him, "Even if we don"t search for them, they will appear on earth sooner or later."
"If you see other rare beasts, will you really begin to fight with them?"
Zhi Xuan curled his lips, "Depends on who it is."
"What is the Origin of Heaven and Earth in the end?"
Zhi Xuan narrowed his eyes, in his train of thought, seeming as if he was drifting towards the ancient past, "Actually, no one has ever seen it. We only know that it"s under some mountain. With the Origin of Heaven and Earth, one can control all living creatures on earth, us included. I naturally won"t allow anyone to control me. We fought for so many years…..perhaps several hundreds….possibly even thousands. I don"t even remember. In the end, I practically forgot what we fought for in the first place."
Jiang Chao Ge couldn"t help but say: "What"s the meaning of that then?" If he had such formidable power, he would definitely enjoy his life. These ancient rare beasts had clearly lived too long and was bored of it, and just had to find something to do. Perhaps the Origin of Heaven and Earth was just an excuse.
Zhi Xuan used his hands to rub the slippery soap, "It seems there really is no meaning. In the end, a lot of humans died, can"t even find good alcohol anymore."
"You don"t have a wife?"
Zhi Xuan gave him a scornful glance, "Idiot, I"m the one and only Qi Lin in the heavens and on earth. Where can you find another?"
"Then you also don"t have friends?"
Zhi Xuan threw the soap to the bottom of the bath with a plop and depressed: "No."
Jiang Chao Ge looked at that small back, and suddenly thought that that view was somewhat lonely. An ancient rare beast with close to an eternal life span, no one of the same species, no family, friends, descendants, only hobby was drinking alcohol. This colourless beast life, it"s no wonder they fought each other to kill time. He pinched Zhi Xuan"s small shoulder, "Don"t you have me now?"
Zhi Xuan twisted his head to look at him, small cheeks still flushed. He gave a snort from his nose, "Yes, you are my servant."
Jiang Chao Ge said shamelessly: "I want to level up quickly to become your spirit weapon user."
"No, you"re too weak."
Jiang Chao Ge was also not discouraged. He was already familiar with how to interact with Zhi Xuan. This was his only treasure to protect his life. How could he not obtain bargaining chips and curry favour?
"But….." Zhi Xuan grabbed his hand and began to play with it, "Even if you can"t be my spirit weapon user, you still have to always be my servant."
Jiang Chao Ge smiled: "So unreasonable."
"I"m not human, I don"t need to be unreasonable."
Jiang Chao Ge shook his head helplessly.
Zhi Xuan glared at him, "Say it."
"Say what?"
"Say you will always be my servant."
Jiang Chao Ge smiled: "I will always be your servant."
Zhi Xuan gave a proud smile, "As you are my servant, I will help you fulfil your desire to return home. I can help them search for Divine grade spirit weapons."
Jiang Chao Ge cupped Zhi Xuan"s small childish face in his hands, "Zuzong, thank you."
Zhi Xuan gave a soft snort, "Its nothing, you are my servant after all."
During the time they rested at Yu Ren Shu"s quarters, other than eating and sleeping, Jiang Chao Ge used almost all his time on cultivation. Luckily there were many new things to draw Zhi Xuan"s attention within the sleeping quarters, so he didn"t annoy him much.
Three days later, Yu Ren Shu appeared with Tian Rong.
Jiang Chao looked at this prince dressed in gold and silver, a wicked idea in his heart rising up.
Yu Ren Shu said: "You"ve rested for three days, I"ll ask on behalf of the State Preceptor, have you thought about it thoroughly?"
Jiang Chao Ge said: "Mn, we can help you find Divine grade spirit weapons, but the State Preceptor must keep his word."
"The State Preceptor is someone of virtue and prestige. He definitely won"t go back on his word."
"That"s good then……" Jiang Chao Ge looked him up and down, "Since I have been given such an important role, I must not waste any time and elevate my cultivation. Otherwise, what will we do if we come across an ancient rare beast that has already been summoned and it kills us all?"
Yu Ren Shu nodded his head, "True."
Jiang Chao Ge smiled: "I heard that Your Majesty has privately collected any first cla.s.s spirit medicine. Care to share?"
Yu Ren Shu sneered, "You want spirit medicine? Fine, help me with something tonight."
"Help with what?"
"The Crown Prince is holding a banquet in his quarters, celebrating me bring back a Divine grade spirit weapon. They especially told me to bring both you and Zhi Xuan."
Jiang Chao Ge lifted an eyebrow, "What do you want me to do?"
"You must guard the secret of the Divine grade spirit weapon with your life. In addition, I hope you can cooperate with me and act as if you obey me."
"Basically using us to boost your reputation."
Yu Ren Shu smiled: "Yes."
"Fine. When the time comes, you must allow me to freely choose from your spirit medicine. Don"t regret it."
Yu Ren Shu gave a smile, abstruse eyes staring unblinkingly at Jiang Chao Ge, "You really are an….."
"Really are an what?"
"Unusual person."
"Because I"m an Other World person."
Yu Ren Shu shook his head smiling, "Perhaps."
At night, Yu Ren Shu ordered people to deliver two sets of ill.u.s.trious clothes. Jiang Chao Ge wore a water blue, embroidered robes with the collar and waistband gilded in gold. After his half long hair had been trimmed neatly, it was tied to the back of the head, revealing a smooth forehead and a handsome face. His whole person was slim and graceful, valiant and formidable looking, carrying extraordinary poise.
In order to help boost Yu Ren Shu"s reputation, Jiang Chao Ge summoned Zhi Xuan"s adult body. With his current spiritual power, maintaining this appearance for a couple of hours shouldn"t be an issue.
Zhi Xuan looked at the clothes Yu Ren Shu sent and frowned, a face full of dislike. But when Jiang Chao Ge finished dressing and walked out, he became completely frozen. He could hardly believe that the person before his eyes was his servant that often had disheveled hair, head and face covered in dirt.
Jiang Chao Ge looked at himself in the mirror, and was also filled with many emotions. He was originally so handsome, but in the end, after several torturous months, he not only looked emaciated his eyes were also tired because there were disadvantages everywhere and his heart was constantly in his throat. Even that calm and powerful manner he once bore as a big boss had been somewhat worn away. Now he was dressed head to toe in ill.u.s.trious clothes, strong and impressive looking. He seemed to have once again found that Jiang Chao Ge of the past. He turned towards Zhi Xuan: "What do you think? Good looking?"
Zhi Xuan pursued his lips, eyes flickering and said in a quiet voice: "Don"t know."
"How can you not know?"
"How am I supposed to know if a human is good looking or not?"
Jiang Chao Ge smiled: "Let"s quickly change clothes."
Zhi Xuan held up the clothes: "If I wear this… will I look good?"
"Of course. You have the appearance of a celestial. Everything looks good on you."
The corners of Zhi Xuan"s mouth pulled up a little, wanting to smile but also too embarra.s.sed to, "Come over and help me change clothes."
Two maids immediately walked over.
Zhi Xuan said seriously, "Get lost. Don"t come near me!"
Jiang Chao Ge calmed the two young girls, "It"s ok. Just me is fine, you can go." He picked up the clothes, "Don"t be so fierce."
"I hate humans coming near me." Zhi Xuan glanced at him, "A servant like you is enough."
"Aiyo, I"m so honoured." Jiang Chao Ge took off his outer clothes and helped him change into those black ill.u.s.trious clothes.
It was only after the clothes had been put on did Jiang Chao Ge find that the ill.u.s.trious clothes actually had a majestic Qi Lin embroidered with pure gold thread. That Qi Lin occupied more than half of the material, shape perfect and lifelike, even a single thread was extremely luxurious. Jiang Chao Ge suspected that Yu Ren Shu had already been planning the banquet tonight as early as when they returned that day or else how can such luxurious clothes be completed in a short amount of time? He didn"t know how many skilled artisans it took working day and night to embroider this set of clothes. It seemed that Yu Ren Shu placed extreme importance on the banquet tonight.
Zhi Xuan looked at the Qi Lin on the clothes and was also somewhat fond of it, "Good looking?"
Zhi Xuan"s body was tall and slim, appearance remarkably handsome. Wearing these black and gold ill.u.s.trious clothes from head to toe, it was an understatement to say he was an honourable as the emperor, making people feel like they were unworthy just looking at him.
Jiang Chao Ge said sincerely: "Very good looking."
Zhi Xuan smiled, "That Yu Ren Shu actually has a good eye." He looked at Jiang Chao Ge, "You also….look quite good."
Jiang Chao Ge smiled: "Didn"t you say you couldn"t differentiate if a human was good looking or not?"
"I can differentiate you."
Jiang Chao Ge raised his eyebrows, feeling comfortable in his heart. No matter how proud and icily arrogant Zhi Xuan was, at least he was special.
Translator"s Corner
Zhi Xuan only wants Jiang Chao Ge now (///▽///) all other servants are unacceptable!
Oh yes if any of you are wondering why the time between updates are getting longer and longer it"s because my translating schedule has changed. When I first began, I translated whenever I could and that included during cla.s.s which was probably not wise in hindsight. That was partially how I was able to update once every 3-4 days. I very quickly realised that I could not do that this year. Nowadays I delegate the last few hours of the night before I go to bed to translation which is usually around 11-12 pm usually. I do try to do a little bit every night but hey I"m only human and sometimes I get sidetracked binging YouTube or anime (Dororo is a must watch), or I am simply tired and cannot be bothered. This is a much more effective schedule for me and although it means later updates, I am able to balance my studies, down time and social life much better this way.
Sorry for the lengthy explanation but I felt I had to get that out of the way. You guys have all been so supportive and I look forward to reading every single one of your comments every time. It just makes all the hard work so much more worth it XD.
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