The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 1241 - 531 Awake, Sudden Rain _2

Chapter 1241: Chapter 531 Awake, Sudden Rain _2

He was born humble, and because he did not kneel to the aristocrats, his leg was broken.

It was Shen Lin who found justice for him.

It was Shen Lin who gave him dignity.

And that old woman, she was the main character in the "Courtesan Beheads the Third Prince," and also one of the two deputy leaders of the Judgment Assembly.

Apart from the Assembly Leader and someone caught up in the Imperial Capital, unable to extricate himself.

The other deputy leader needed to be stationed at the Judgment Assembly.

This time, with Shen Lin’s appearance rumored in LinHai City, the old woman came personally.

Her aged face was filled with anticipation.

"Nowadays, Rakshasa Country... nowhere near what it used to be," the old woman said softly, her eyes filled with nostalgia.

People grow fond of reminiscing when they get old.

But the old woman was not living in the past!

Instead... even though the court had always suppressed the Judgment Assembly, erasing any trace of the God of Judgment’s existence.

Yet among the people, the deeds and beliefs related to the God of Judgment had never ceased.

Many worship Shen Lin in secret, hoping that one day he would return.

A row of officials from the court, every other one pulled out and beheaded, amongst them there could be innocents, but the remainder with bloodstained hands were certainly not few.

What about today’s Rakshasa Country? Is it still the Rakshasa Country of the past?

The Royal Family, just to ensure their status, is willing to cede cities!

The generals, to gain military achievements, decapitate the commoners!

Sitting inside a carriage, there’s no need to go to a zoo, just pull back the curtains, and all the people of the city are but cattle and horses!

No, not even as good as cattle and horses, aren’t cattle and horses valuable?

In such times, even if Rakshasa Country had the Seven Gods ruling the world, in the thirteen states beyond Dingbo State, there were still hundreds of rebellions each year.

If people could live and fill their stomachs, why would they "not starve in peace but fight like mantises"?

As the saying goes, "Today they cheer for Great Sage Sun, only because the miasma descends once again."

"But... where is Shen Lin now?" the old woman hesitated.

Back then, when Shen Lin died, she stopped embroidering, stopped painting, and started to cultivate, becoming a Soldier Commander and joining the Judgment.

Now, Shen Lin’s traces have emerged.

In just ten days, the entire LinHai City, and even Liuye County, the entirety of Dingbo State, was brightly lit, and the faces of the people bore happiness.

Many civilians also began to openly worship Shen Lin.

And during this time, Officialdom in Dingbo State maintained a silence that was curious and seemed to give further credence to this reality.

Shen Lin... had truly returned!

At the same time, within the military camp’s large tent.

King Dingyuan paced back and forth incessantly.

To see such behavior from a Divine Grade Soldier Commander was quite rare.

His face no longer held the composure of ten days ago.

After about several dozen breaths, the leader of the Blood Hand entered, head bowed respectfully.

"How did it go?" King Dingyuan asked anxiously.

Ever since he had secretly investigated the Blood Cloud Stronghold, he had become restless and fearful.

"The Blood Cloud Bandits have been annihilated, and the arrival of Shen Lin has spread throughout Dingbo State, the talk of the streets!"

"And Officialdom, what’s their stance?" King Dingyuan queried.

"Indifferent, even... fanning the flames!" replied the Blood Hand leader.

If there was no driving force behind it, how could the arrival of Shen Lin spread so quickly throughout Dingbo State?

Moreover, if this had happened in any other state, it would have been impossible to spread.

What did this ambiguous attitude of the authorities imply now?

The Officialdom of Dingbo State represented the Liu Family!

"Old Man Liu has always been cautious and timid, this time, he’s secretly stirring things, could it be..." King Dingyuan grew anxious, losing his usual composure and calmness.

"Where is Old Man Liu now?" he asked hastily, thinking of something.

"He went to LinHai City ten days ago and hasn’t left, unclear what exactly he’s doing."

"He’s stayed in LinHai City for such a long time... that’s out of character for him."

King Dingyuan was truly distressed.

He had a terrifying suspicion in his heart.

Could it be... Shen Lin had truly resurrected?

Was Old Man Liu... conspiring with Shen Lin?

If that were the case...

"This matter happening here, needs to be reported to His Majesty, I must set out immediately for the Imperial Capital!" King Dingyuan made his judgment, his tone grave.

Hearing this, the Blood Hand leader’s gaze shifted slightly: "My lord, if you leave, what about the credit for Dingbo State?"

King Dingyuan leaving without an announcement, would anger His Majesty.

The achievements of Dingbo State definitely have nothing to do with him now.

All his previous efforts will go down the drain.

Upon hearing this, King Dingyuan spoke with a voice aged by time, "If life is gone, what use are achievements?"

The Blood Hand leader heard this, disappointed and surprised.

He hadn’t expected the Prince to be so timid.

"Shen Lin is just a Divine Artifact, Prince. You hold the camp, waiting for the Royal Family’s arrival, you can surely rest easy!" advised the Blood Hand leader.

He thought, the Prince is also a Soldier Commander of Divine Grade. Why should he fear the God of Judgment?

Both are of Divine Grade, even if you can’t win, you could always run, right?

King Dingyuan glanced at the Blood Hand leader, offering no further explanation: "You have never seen the God of Judgment. You have no idea... of the existence that He truly is!"

Originally, in Fallen Phoenix City, he had personally witnessed Shen Lin repelling the enemy forces seven times.

That power, that invincibility, the very thought of resisting did not arise in King Dingyuan’s mind.

He... had truly achieved unrivaled strength, even should foes descend from the heavens!

"I have returned to the Imperial Capital; let not this news out in the next three days, understand?"

King Dingyuan issued this admonition before his figure vanished from sight.

Of course, before he left, he placed a seal on the Blood Hand leader. If his whereabouts were revealed within three days, the Blood Hand leader would explode into pieces.

Why three days? Because in three days’ time, he would have already arrived in the Imperial Capital.

Only in the Imperial Capital did he feel a sliver of safety.

Shen Lin had not truly revealed himself, yet a Soldier Commander of Divine Grade was already frightened away.

...

"Half a month has passed."

Outside the courtyard, Liu Chudong’s figure appeared.

She looked at her grandfather sitting inside, her heart brimming with many thoughts.

At first, she too was puzzled by her grandfather’s actions.

However, later, when she learned that Shen Lin had manifested and annihilated the Blood Cloud Bandits, waves of shock surged through her heart.

How could the timing be so coincidental?

She suddenly speculated in her heart.

Her grandfather, as a Soldier Commander of Divine Grade, waiting outside also made sense.

Just then, suddenly, the sound of a door opening was heard.

A man dressed in white robes, elegant as a beautiful jade, emerged, his hair wet from the light rain but not disheveled.

He stretched lazily, saying indolently to everyone, "Let’s go!"

Seeing the newcomer, Liu Chudong’s expression was complicated: "Big Brother Qi!"

"Master!" exclaimed Chen Kangbao with a joyous expression.

At this moment, Liu Sheng stood up, eyes flickering strangely as he faced Qi Yuan, "Old man Liu Sheng greets the young master."

Qi Yuan gave Liu Sheng a glance, not surprised, and nodded in acknowledgment.

He looked up at the sky, seeing the light rain falling like curtains, "This rain is getting heavier, going out now... will be quite a misery."

"Big Brother Qi... you’re leaving?" Liu Chudong was taken aback.

To leave just upon waking up.

A smile flickered across Qi Yuan’s eyes, "After a good rest, naturally, I must head out."

He had been playing Shen Lin for half a month, his impersonation nearing frenzied levels.

He had reached a certain threshold.

And he had received a new boon.

With his strength increased, he naturally had new plans.

Why not take this opportunity to max out his portrayal as Shen Lin?

Thus, he needed to traverse Rakshasa Country, making his way to the Imperial Capital.

"Where does the Young Master wish to go?" interjected Liu Sheng.

"Hmm... Leaving Dingbo State, going to Xianle State, through Cui Xian State, Long Gu State... then ultimately to the Imperial Capital," Qi Yuan answered seriously.

He had chosen a circuitous route.

This path spanned across the twelve states in the world, finally winding its way to the Imperial Capital.

"The rain’s a bit heavy, the weather like this is perfect for sleeping. But I’m always diligent. Even with rainfall making the road challenging, I shall set off!" Qi Yuan said nonchalantly.

At that moment, Liu Sheng suddenly stood up, "With the rain this heavy, thunder roars, and the horse may get spooked. As a former coachman, I will lead the horse for the Young Master and escort you for a part of the journey, how about it?"

Hearing this, Liu Chudong’s expression changed drastically.

Lead the horse?

Grandfather, to lead the horse for Big Brother Qi!

Although she knew that Big Brother Qi might have a close relationship with that Shen Lin, could that be enough reason for her grandfather to offer to lead the horse?

Qi Yuan looked at Liu Sheng, his gaze calm, and said lightly, "That would be good."