The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror-Chapter 460 - 202: Refining the Xuantian Ascending Dragon Pill, Advancing to Martial Arts Grandmaster (2nd Update, Please Subscribe)

"Husband," Feng Wu threw herself into Xu Qing’s arms.

She had received her husband’s letter and knew he was in danger, which worried her greatly. However, she did not rush to Dragon Tiger Mountain but stabilized the situation at the rear.

Because her going there would not be of much help.

Better to do other things.

Xu Qing held Feng Wu, and with his Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hand, he touched her belly and was pleasantly surprised, "Are you pregnant?"

Feng Wu’s face blushed slightly.

Although it had not been long since their last Dual Cultivation, Feng Wu, who had a strong Divine Soul, could naturally detect the changes in her body.

This child, conceived from their union, might very well become an entity similar to the legendary Innate Taoist Body, possessing tremendous potential for future cultivation.

In fact, Feng Wu considered her husband to also have an Innate Taoist Body.

But Xu Qing denied it.

Historically, those with the Innate Taoist Body were among the top Seekers.

Like Chongyang True Master, Ziyang True Master, and the Xuantian Shenglong Dao Ancestor...

However, the Xuantian Shenglong Dao Ancestor was even more special, having a Sacred Body focused on Martial Arts, also known as the True Martial Saint Body.

Xu Qing sensed the changes in Feng Wu using the Heavenly Repairing Tribulation Hand, a feeling he had never experienced before stirred in his heart.

The continuation of life, endlessly, felt to him like another form of Longevity.

Feng Wu touched her belly, "I hope it’s a boy."

She understood deeply that in this world, only boys could carry on the family legacy, even figures like the Empress eventually had to step down.

Xu Qing replied, "Hopefully."

There wasn’t much he could do about it.

If it was a girl, she would face many more difficulties.

Madam Haisha was a prime example.

Had she been male, even if she could not inherit the position of Gang Leader, she wouldn’t have faced such enormous pressure.

Such is the era, such is the Heavenly Dao.

Xu Qing’s deeds seemed incredible, but in reality, they were all based on aligning with the prevailing trend. If he had gone against the grain, he would have likely been destroyed by now. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Xu Qing briefly mentioned the matter of the Xuantian Ascending Dragon Pill, then said, "Next year, I plan to participate in the examination."

Feng Wu replied, "That’s good, at least the next time we encounter the Black Mountain Demon, you’ll be better able to protect yourself."

Xu Qing reassured her, "Don’t worry, after the examination, like Duke Wei Mansion, we will become a force that cannot be ignored by the Court."

Though Duke Wei Mansion had suffered setbacks at his hands numerous times, Xu Qing had never touched Duke Wei Mansion’s foundation.

They truly had deep roots.

Duke Wei Mansion could afford multiple failures, but one failure for Xu Qing might plunge him into irredeemable ruin.

That is what foundation and roots mean.

Feng Wu stated, "Whatever my husband does, whether married to a rooster or a dog, I will follow and support you."

Xu Qing smiled, "Don’t worry, I won’t resort to rebellion unless absolutely necessary. Grand Secretary and His Majesty have been quite good to me after all."

He had an independent spirit, true, but would not rebel against the Emperor willingly.

Even though he had been using others to his benefit, the support from the Grand Secretary and the Emperor was solid.

In dealing with people, judge by deeds, not intentions.

If the old emperor did not force him, Xu Qing could accept living quietly in a corner of Jiangnan. He could even offer to pay taxes to the old emperor.

The old emperor would name a price, and Xu Qing would pay the taxes annually, but Jiangnan would be his to manage.

Of course, this was merely Xu Qing’s notion.

In reality, the tension between the central government and local administrations is not swayed by individuals’ desires.

Unification is the overwhelming trend of this land.

Whether it’s a monarchy or another system, centralized power is inevitable.

If Xu Qing became powerful, he would be the central force; if the Court remained powerful, then the Court would serve that role. There cannot be two centers simultaneously.

What defines the center is strength.

With seven parts of the world, whether or not there was a Battle of Muye, the fall of the Shang Dynasty was inevitable.

The necessary condition to winning people’s allegiance is strength.

Of course, whether he could maintain it depended on what is termed "virtue".

The law of operation for all things is "Dao", and the force that stabilizes this law is "virtue".

After their warm moment, Xu Qing invited King Lin.

Upon hearing about the Xuantian Ascending Dragon Pill, King Lin expressed his envy, saying, "Brother, if not for your Divine Soul Possession, which puts us on similar levels of power, I might not resist seizing that pill from you."

Xu Qing smiled, "Don’t worry, brother, in a few years, I will surely secure a Divine Pill of a similar caliber for you, granting you a chance to reach the Martial Saint level within your lifetime."

King Lin replied, "You must keep your word."

"I surely will."

While King Lin said this, he also shared many details about breaking through a Martial Arts Grandmaster, not out of ignorance, but to maximize benefits after achieving Grandmaster status.

Of course, even without these details, it’s possible to compensate later, but it inevitably wastes time.

Xu Qing committed everything to memory.

Even Xiong Chan wouldn’t discuss this with him, as it would reveal critical aspects of his cultivation, which if they became enemies, would provide a point of exploitation.

In a contest between experts of similar strength, it’s the details that matter.

King Lin’s willingness to share showed his deep care for Xu Qing, treating him nearly as a son or brother.

Xu Qing naturally remembered his brother’s kindness; his promise was not empty.

Great Zen Temple could gather materials for the Xuantian Ascending Dragon Pill, and once he gained significant power, naturally, he could do the same, especially with the resources of the Imperial Family.

There was definitely an opportunity.

Actually, Xu Qing had another concern; with the successful refinement of the Xuantian Ascending Dragon Pill, it was hard to conceal from His Majesty. Given the old emperor’s character, he would likely be very tempted by it.