The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 89 - 70: Visualization (Subscribe Please)_2

Chapter 89: Chapter 70: Visualization (Subscribe Please)_2

Of course, Xu Qing only gave Zhao Bao this one chance, and if Zhao Bao went north later, should he appear before Xu Qing again, he wouldn’t be courteous anymore.

In life, compromises are inevitable.

Xu Qing didn’t dwell on this trivial matter.

In any case, this could be considered a mutually beneficial conclusion.

Moreover, the Government Officials and Official Army on the entire ship, as long as they were present, everyone got paid; they were all in the same boat, so there was no risk of anyone snitching afterward.

Even the Martial Monks received incense money.

Xu Qing had to take care of every aspect, which indeed required considerable Heart Power.

But those who frequently pondered rebellion knew well that warfare was but a minor part of their venture; the real deal was the distribution of interests.

Whoever dominated this affair naturally had a say, and subordinates would naturally support you.

Because you distributed interests, everyone would naturally protect your authority.

In protecting authority, they were also safeguarding their own interests.

After everything was settled, Xu Qing went to see the Inspector to seek confirmation. After all, our Inspector, no matter what, still had the function of a seal, which could not be overlooked.

When Xu Qing went to see Wu Xun’an, he thought of a classic line, "With the mentor sitting inside, all other matters are handled by the student."

But it seemed to be something a eunuch would say to the Emperor, which is inauspicious.

Pah, pah, pah!

When Wu Xun’an saw Xu Qing come in, his expression relaxed immediately, and he eagerly asked, "Gongming, how are things being said outside?"

Xu Qing laid out his plan.

Wu Xun’an nodded repeatedly after hearing it.

The matter seemed settled, and in this instance, Wu Xun’an enjoyed treatment reminiscent of a novel’s protagonist. Initially, he had been calm and determined, directed everyone, and shattered the heretics; then he realized the smuggling of private salt on the official ship and, in turn, uncovered and seized the stronghold of the Salt Gang...

Each and every move was as smooth as flowing clouds and water.

An image of a brave and wise upright official vividly came to life.

Wu Xun’an, having read the script polished by Xu Qing, almost believed he had genuinely accomplished these deeds.

No, these were indeed the official’s own accomplishments!

At most, a bit exaggerated.

Say which part isn’t factual.

An entire ship’s crew could testify!

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Looking at the box, half filled with gold and silver treasures, half with antique paintings and calligraphy, the combined value indeed provided a profound shock.

Wu Xun’an lamented, "Who would have thought they colluded with the Salt Gang and made so much money. It truly pains the official’s heart."

He then turned to Xu Qing and added, "The Court’s dignity must be upheld; they’ve been greedy for so much, it’s easy to anger the sovereign. Our reported figures must be on the lower end. Moreover, blowing this up would cause turmoil throughout South Zhili, leaving everyone in panic, not conducive to stability."

Since becoming the Imperial Censor of South Zhili, Wu Xun’an had also expanded his vision.

Ordinary folk would wish to capture every corrupt official.

But from his high position, he needed to consider the bigger picture.

Knocking the mountains is meant to scare the tiger, not to hunt the tiger.

Hunting the tiger is up to the Emperor, and he must not overstep his role.

With this evidence and credit for this feat, Wu Xun’an was well-positioned to solidify his place as the Imperial Censor. As for what follows, it depends on how those above wish to proceed.

Consequently, Xu Qing and Wu Xun’an smoothly entered Yingtian Prefecture’s Heavenly Capital. As for the officials in the city hosting a reception, it need not be detailed here.

However, Xu Qing, after arriving in Heavenly Capital and after the reception banquet hosted by Wu Xun’an, was invited by the servants of Academician Zhou to stay in the residence where Feng’s father and daughter lived.

Academician Zhou had finished his public affairs over the past few days, and it happened that he had matters to discuss with Xu Qing.

Xu Qing, of course, could not afford to offend the Great Grandmaster who held sway over the scholar titles of a province and gladly took residence.

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"Who awakens first from the grand dream, I have always been aware in my lifetime."

Xu Qing, who styled himself "Jinliang," had a good sleep and then woke up. But after getting enough sleep, he felt that the elegant name "Jinliang" he gave himself was also inauspicious.

Because in his previous life, the left official who used this elegant name was a son-in-law living with his wife’s family.

In such a situation...

He recalled how the Zhou Family’s servants looked at him, almost as if seeing a new son-in-law.

His achievements were earned through his own efforts, so why does it now feel as though it’s been twisted, making it seem like he took shortcuts.

His female mentor was just Academician Zhou’s niece, not his own daughter!

After waking up, Xu Qing had the breakfast brought by the Zhou Family’s servants and, having nothing else to do, picked up the gift previously given by King Lin.

Most of it was sent home by Inspector Li, but there was one important piece of calligraphy and painting that Xu Qing intentionally kept.

He was reminded by Fayue that this piece of calligraphy and painting was a Visualization Image.

Xu Qing remembered what Fayue had said,

"When practicing spiritual cultivation, it’s inevitable to have distracting thoughts and Heart Demons. Especially after creating karma through killing, this is particularly evident. Thus, the ancients used Visualization to dissolve the Heart Demons and evil thoughts, or even harness them for their own use. The Visualization Method of the Five Great Ming Kings in Buddhism is a prime example of this."

Xu Qing also learned from Fayue that Visualization Methods could be divided into Training Methods and Combat Skills.

Training Methods are used to enhance the nature of the Divine Soul, while Combat Skills transform Heart Demons and evil thoughts into one’s own use, leveraging their power in Dao Skills.

However, this kind of Combat Skill, like raising a little evil spirit, carries the risk of backfiring if the Divine Soul suffers a heavy blow.

Moreover, relying on Dao Skills to harm others can easily lead one astray.

Additionally, such Dao Skills are ineffective against those with firm determination; if faced with Martial Artists like King Lin, rushing to use it could even lead to backfire.

Xu Qing thought of King Lin fully stimulating his Qi-Blood, which was indeed awe-inspiring.

Under such circumstances, even attempting to project his Divine Soul out of his body was challenging.

This was also related to the characteristics of Bull Demon Strong Fist.

Because the Bright Strength of Bull Demon Strong Fist, when cultivated to its peak, begets "Yang Fire," the bane of evil spirits and ghosts. King Lin, as the contemporary Bull Demon, naturally cultivated Yang Fire, so he had significant restraint over Dao practitioners below the Night Wander Realm.

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