Chapter 1556 Qi Sheng, the New Hall Commander
After the four figures disappeared at the same time, Ming Xin reached out, and the Scales of Justice, which was more than 100 feet in size, squeaked before it shrank and shot into his hand, suffused with a faint mysterious light. After he clenched his hand, it vanished.
At this time, a person walked over and bowed. “Your Majesty, the new commander of Tu Wei Hall is here”
“Let him in,” Ming Xin said calmly with a faint smile on his face.
Soon after, a man wearing a red mask and a fine robe walked into the hall. He bowed politely as he greeted, “Greetings, Your Majesty.”
Ming Xin nodded and asked, “You’ve just joined the Great Void not too long ago. Have you gotten used to it here?” The man replied with a smile, “Yes, I’ve gotten used to it.”
Ming Xin nodded in satisfaction before he said, “Since you joined the Great Void, you hardly partic.i.p.ated in the Great Void’s affairs. However, now that you’re the Hall Commander of Tu Wei Hall, you should be more active.”
The man nodded and bowed. “Yes, Your Majesty.” After he straightened his back, he said, “I’m still too young, after all. Compared to the seniors in the Great Void, I’m truly inexperienced. Since I just joined not too long ago, I prefer to observe and learn first.”
The smile on Ming Xin’s face grew wider upon hearing these words. Then, he said, “So many years have pa.s.sed, but I still don’t know your name.”
The finely dressed man replied, “I’m the seventh son in my family so my name is Qi Sheng.”
Ming Xin nodded. “Qi Sheng… People from the secular world like naming their offspring after their ancestors, however, your name is rather unique. It’s a good name.”
“When I was young, my family was poor. Only the rich would be meticulously named. I was just given the name Sheng and was called Qi Sheng because I was the seventh child.”
In the olden days, knowledge and culture were exclusive to the wealthy and the n.o.ble, after all. It was already good enough that the common folks could read a few words; most of them were illiterate. Hence, the naming of their child was carelessly done as well.
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Ming Xin rose to his feet and walked down the steps with his hands on his back, looking like an ordinary old man. To those who were none the wiser, they would not be able to imagine that the seemingly ordinary old man was the supreme representative of the Great Void, Great Void Emperor Ming Xin.
Ming Xin walked up to Qi Sheng and asked, “Do you know why I made you the new Hall Commander of Tu Wei Hall?”
Qi Sheng shook his head. “No.”
Ming Xin said, “I’ve been silently observing you over the past 30 years. You’re very talented and capable. Your talent in cultivation is even more outstanding. If I’m not mistaken, you should have the Great Void Seed.”
Ming Xin stared at Qi Sheng intently after he finished speaking, trying to look a hint of surprise or nervousness on Qi Sheng’s face.
However, Qi Sheng was calm. It was as though everything was within his expectations. He said with a smile, “Nothing can be hidden from Your Majesty. Indeed, I possess the Great Void Seed.”
Ming Xin said, “It’s as hard as ascending to the heavens to obtain a Great Void Seed. Many people are willing to sacrifice their lives just to obtain it. How did you obtain it?”
“You’ll find it hard to believe.”
“I believe you,” Ming Xin said.
“Back then, when I wanted to start cultivating, I went around looking for a master. By chance, I met a crazy old man who gave me the Great Void Seed. In the beginning, I had no idea the Great Void Seed was so rare and something that people went crazy over. I didn’t pay much attention to it. After consuming it, my stomach hurt for three days and three nights. I had diarrhea as well. In the end, I was bedridden for half a month.”
Ming Xin smiled before he let out a long sigh. “Then, you really have to thank that old man.”
“Everything is fated. We were probably fated. I haven’t seen that old man since then,” Qi Sheng said, effectively blocking any more questions.
“Fate…” Mings Xin said, “Not only do you have the Great Void Seed, but you’re also a future supreme being of the Great Void. No wonder the White Emperor is so fond of you.”
Qi Sheng said, “His Majesty, the White Emperor, saved my life so I am naturally grateful to him. He also recommended that I join the Great Void. In a way, he’s like a father to me.”
Ming Xi praised, “Being grateful is a rare quality. The White Emperor said you’re quite talented so I want to test you.” “I don’t think I’m talented; I’m just a little clever,” Qi Sheng replied modestly.
Ming Xin paced back and forth with his hands on his back. “500 years ago, the Pillars of Destruction gave birth to ten Great Void Seeds. The ten seeds were lost as soon as they reached maturity. The nine domains launched countless expeditions to the Pillars of Destruction. In order to protect the safety and stability of the pillars, the guardians of the Great Void went on a killing spree. Alas, the ten seeds were still not found.” He paused and turned to look at Qi Sheng before he continued to say, “You have one seed so the other nine are still missing. I have a feeling that the seeds are all about to appear. In your opinion, what should we do?”
Upon hearing this, Qi Sheng nodded and thought about it for a while before he said, “There are only three choices.”
“Speak.”
“First, we kill those who possess the seeds so they won’t cause trouble. Second, capture them and take their seeds away. Third, make them submit to the Great Void,” Qi Sheng said.
“In your opinion, what should we do?” Ming Xin asked.
“Make them submit,” Qi Sheng replied.
“Tell me your reason.”
“The first option is too vicious. Your Majesty is kind so it might not be viable to choose that option. Although the second option is not bad, after 500 years, the seeds should have already fused with their owners. Even if we manage to take the seeds back, the effects might not be as good. All things considered, the third option is the best,” Qi Sheng said.
Ming Xin asked, “What if they refuse?”
The most difficult thing to control in this world is the human heart.
Ming Xin had naturally thought about these three options before. If he had to choose, he thought the first option was not bad.
Qi Sheng said with a smile, “How do we know if we don’t try? If they really refuse, it’s not too late to consider… the other option.”
Ming Xin remained silent. He turned around and looked outside the hall. His expression was calm.
Qi Sheng bowed slightly and remained quiet.
After a while, Ming Xin suddenly asked, “Have you been to Zuo’e’s Pillar of Destruction?”
Qi Sheng remained calm as he said, “Yes.”
“Were you recognized by Zuo’e’s Pillar of Destruction?”
“Yes…”
“The White Emperor truly treats you very well…” Ming Xin said.
“I’ll never forget his kindness,” Qi Sheng replied.
“Alright, you can leave now,” Ming Xin said.
“Yes,” Qi Sheng said before he respectfully left the hall.
Although the conversation was random and filled with twists and turns, Qi Sheng seemed to have responded very honestly and naturally.
After Qi Sheng walked out, two Silver Guards bowed at Qi Sheng and said, “Commander, do you want to return now?”
Qi Sheng looked at the sky and said, “I want to visit Chong Guang Hall.”
The Silver Guard said, “Commander, Chong Guang Hall has long changed its name to Xihe Hall.”
“Then, let’s go to Xihe Hall.”
The Silver Guard said, “The Master of Xihe Hall is also the Holy Maiden. Among everyone, she has the highest chance of becoming a supreme being. However, she’s very aloof and not easy to get close to. Do you really want to visit the Holy Maiden?”
“Lead the way.”
“Understood.”