Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 843: So the Xia Emperor’s Status Is Actually This High

Chapter 843: So the Xia Emperor’s Status Is Actually This High

Upon returning to the Meng Estate, Meng Jingzhou sought out his father and recounted in detail the events that had transpired at the Second Imperial Prince’s Official Residence.

Meng Potian was not surprised by the Second Imperial Prince’s actions to win Lu Yang over. He looked at Lu Yang with a smile. “Among the nine imperial princes, the Second Imperial Prince isn’t the only one who wants to make contact with Little Lu. It seems that he was the first one who couldn’t restrain himself. That’s normal; his usual behavior shows that he is poor at keeping his composure.”

“He’s not the only one?” Meng Jingzhou was stunned. Old Lu is so popular?

“Since the First Imperial Prince demonstrates little interest in inheriting the throne, it’s inevitable that other imperial princes develop ambitions. According to the intelligence that we have gathered, the Fourth Imperial Prince and the Fifth Imperial Prince have intentions to contend for the throne.”

“Is the throne that attractive?” Meng Jingzhou thought the throne was utterly useless. I wouldn’t take it even if it’s offered to me.

Meng Potian glanced at his son and Lu Yang. They’re all family; nothing is off-limits. “That is the throne. It bears the nation’s fortune and carries the will of the people. It’s a position above all but one. If that person within the imperial palace’s forbidden ground doesn’t act, the Xia Emperor is the most exalted person under heaven. No one can defy his wishes.”

In the mental space, Lu Yang pondered upon hearing Meng Potian’s words. It does seem true. The Xia Emperor does appear to be a considerably exalted person.

“But why didn’t I feel this way before?” Lu Yang was puzzled, recalling his previous impression of the Xia Emperor.

His initial contact with the Xia Emperor was when the Everlasting Immortal Fairy wanted the Xia Emperor to be the Fourth-in-Command. Subsequently, when the Everlasting Immortal Fairy became the acting sect leader, she went to the imperial palace and challenged the four sect leaders of the Great Immortal Sects, even wanting to challenge the Xia Emperor. This frightened the Xia Emperor into granting Lu Yang the privileges of attending court without hastening, being announced with only his title, and wearing his sword and shoes into the palace hall.

After those experiences, coupled with the Everlasting Immortal Fairy constantly chattering about the embarrassing antics of the ancient immortals, it was difficult for Lu Yang to feel any sense of reverence toward the Xia Emperor.

“You have also had contact with Great Yu cultivators, especially the Great Yu Alliance’s Myriad Spells Daoist Lord, whom the Dao-Seeking Sect captured, the missing Sixth Yu Emperor Wu Youdao, and Great Yu’s Second Imperial Preceptor. Why have they all chosen to awaken at this time? Was it merely to become immortals? No—they also intend to replace Great Xia and rebuild Great Yu.”

Meng Potian wasn’t aware that Wu Youdao and the Second Imperial Preceptor had also been captured by the Dao-Seeking Sect.

“It is said that the person in the imperial palace’s forbidden ground will not act unless the survival of Great Xia is at stake. Therefore, whoever ascends the throne is effectively the ruler of the Central Continent.”

“What cultivation realm is that person in the forbidden ground at?” Meng Jingzhou had long heard there was an ancestor of the Jiang Family in the imperial palace’s forbidden ground.

Meng Potian’s expression turned grave, as if he was discussing a taboo.

He slowly uttered, “Immortal.”

“Oh, I figured as much.”

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy and Meng Jingzhou calmly accepted this fact, displaying none of the dramatic change in expression that Meng Jingzhou had anticipated.

The founding emperors of Great Qian and Great Yu were immortals, so it was logical that Great Xia also had an immortal.

Meng Potian’s face twitched slightly. What have you two brats been exposed to outside? How can you have no reaction to an immortal?

“No wonder our family’s ancestor couldn’t defeat the Jiang Family’s ancestor.” Meng Jingzhou now understood why his ancestor had lost. Since Jiang Ping’an was an immortal, how could Meng Junzi possibly have won?

“Our ancestor wasn’t competitive enough. If he had won, I would be the First Imperial Prince now.”

Meng Jingzhou felt the weight on his shoulders grow a little heavier. It seems the task of producing an immortal for the Meng Family has fallen to me.

“So you now understand why the throne is so important. It’s equivalent to being the immortal’s spokesperson.”

Just then, a knock sounded at the door. Steward Xu pushed it open and entered.

“Patriarch, someone has come to repay a debt.”

Steward Xu rarely addressed Meng Potian as “Big Brother.” Calling him that gave the impression that they were some kind of underworld organization, especially with a line like “Big Brother, someone has come to repay a debt.” It makes our Meng Family feel like some illegal operation.

Our Meng Family has always operated within the law, unlike diabolic creeds, which are unregistered illegal organizations.

“Who is it?” Meng Potian asked. Typically, routine lending and repayment can be handled by Xu You. As the family head, he shouldn’t need to get involved.

For Xu You to notify me suggests that the other party has a high status, or that the repayment amount is substantial.

“That person calls himself Shi Huagu and wishes to repay a debt of one billion spirit stones.”

Meng Potian nodded. “One billion spirit stones. That is indeed a significant sum.

“Shi Huagu... I recall the ‘One More Time Barbeque’ chain is his venture, right?” Meng Potian had some recollection of this new, rising business genius.

“But I don’t recall us lending him money.” Especially a loan of one billion spirit stones—I’d definitely remember.

“That promissory note has been examined. It was indeed issued by our Meng Family. However, there are traces of karmic abilities modifying the ‘debtor’ field. It appears he voluntarily assumed the debt of the previous debtor.”

Meng Potian was deeply moved. I never imagined there’d be such a loyal and righteous person in the world. “Let’s go, take me to see him.”

With one foot already out of the door, Meng Potian turned his head and called to Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang. “You two probably haven’t seen the debt repayment process before. Come and have a look too; consider it broadening your horizons.”

Even if Meng Potian had proposed that, Meng Jingzhou would have gone to watch the spectacle.

He was too familiar with the name Shi Huagu.

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The Meng Estate’s reception area.

The reception area had many private rooms. Their quality varied depending on the value of the business conducted.

In a high-class private room, Shi Huagu nervously awaited the arrival of someone from the Meng Family with decision-making authority.

“Don’t be nervous. Haven’t you saved up the one billion spirit stones?” The creed leader Mu Baiyi had also come. Shi Huagu’s debt was considered a legacy issue from the previous creed leader, making it half an official business. Thus, he came along to avoid any mishaps along the way.

“Finally, no more being struck by lightning.” Shi Huagu was quite emotional. He had waited a full four years for this day, enduring one lightning tribulation every month. That was fifty lightning tribulations in total. It’s a miracle that I’m still alive.

I shouldn’t have been so grabby back then. Why did I have to snatch Qin Haoran’s treasure? 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Treasure my ass!

If not for the Heavenly Court Creed appearing and showing me the way, who knows how many lifetimes it would take for me to earn this many spirit stones?

“You must be Shi Huagu?”

Meng Potian turned up with Meng Jingzhou and “Lu Yang,” his face beaming with a warm and genuine smile.

“Yes.”

Noticing Meng Jingzhou and “Lu Yang,” Shi Huagu was momentarily taken aback, not expecting them to be present. He had met Lu Yang once when he was seeking Tao Yaoye’s help for advertising. As for Meng Jingzhou, he had only seen his portraits.

Mu Baiyi had met them both at the corpse-driving inn in the Wilderness Province.

Just two talented juniors. Shi Huagu didn’t dwell on it. He handed over Qin Haoran’s promissory note and the storage ring containing one billion spirit stones to Meng Jinggzhou, nervously awaiting the outcome.

Meng Potian first examined the promissory note meticulously. Our Meng Family always follows the rules; we won’t accept money that isn’t rightfully ours.

Then, he inspected the storage ring three times. Our Meng Family always follows the rules; we can’t lose out on any money that is rightfully ours.

“Mmm, the promissory note is real. The storage ring indeed contains one billion spirit stones.”

Hearing this, Shi Huagu heaved a sigh of relief. He stood up to take his leave, only to be stopped by Meng Potian.

“Wait a moment. You haven’t repaid the interest yet.”