515: Chapter 73 Pelican_2 515: Chapter 73 Pelican_2 “It is so.”
Deng Baiyi let out a soft sigh.
The choice of the Imperial City was not beyond her expectation; the disaster of Li Kingdom should indeed be saved by the people of Li Kingdom.
Even if Great Chu truly extended a helping hand,
How much of those relief grains could actually reach the hands of these refugees?
She understood all the reasoning.
Yet the scenes before her truly tugged at her heartstrings; many years ago, during the famine in Northern County, it was the same.
These people just died like this…
“Indeed, there are no pies that fall from the sky for nothing.”
Xie Xuanyi closed the carriage curtains and slowly said: “During the peaceful years, Chen Chong becoming the youngest Shangzhu Country of Li Kingdom must have had many hidden reasons behind it…
Although he is now the lord of the three states, he holds a huge mess in his hands…”
“Yes.”
Iron Eyes lamented: “Bad lands breed bad people, the people of Yuan Province are fierce and disobedient to laws, extremely difficult to manage.
Chen Chong has just taken over these three states, and everyone is watching his performance.
However, judging from the aspect of bandit suppression alone, it has been quite effective.”
“I really don’t understand, where do all these troubles come from?”
True Master Jun Shan frowned as he looked towards the withered distant mountains: “With the heritage of Da Li’s Imperial Family, solving the so-called drought, isn’t it supposed to be no difficult task?
Just ask for a Yang God and use Primordial Power to stimulate ‘rain charms’, in a day’s time it would bring down a city’s worth of wind and rain, at most half a year, and this drought of Yuan Province could easily be solved.”
“Well said.”
Xie Xuanyi responded lightly: “If brother Dao regains his Yang God Cultivation, would you be willing to perform this kindness?”
“Me?
Of course not!”
True Master Jun Shan’s eyebrows arched sharply, answering without hesitation: “Dispensing rain and distributing charms requires the consumption of Primordial Energy, as well as fortune…
Most importantly, it involves karmic consequences!”
“That’s the reason.”
Xie Xuanyi smiled and said: “On Li Kingdom’s side, no one truly wants to save Yuan Province…
These Yang Gods, high above, only wishing to live a few more years, who would give up their own lifespans to save the common people?
As long as the drought in Yuan Province does not affect their sect’s Pocket World, they’re fine, I’m afraid these Yang Gods have already instructed that their disciples bypass this place when traveling.”
“Lord Xie is correct.”
Iron Eyes agreed: “It is precisely because these Yang Gods of Li Kingdom are unwilling to rescue Yuan Province, that these three states were thrown into Chen Chong’s hands.
Interestingly enough, Li Kingdom envoys, knowing of the gentleman’s kindness, have come more than once to the Book Tower to request rain…”
True Master Jun Shan grew interested: “Oh?
Is there such a matter?
Did Chen Jingxuan agree?”
“Of course, he refused.”
Iron Eyes shook his head, speaking righteously: “Although the gentleman is kind, he would not simply make things easy for the Li Kingdom’s nobility.
The lifespans of the Sky Watchers are precious, how could they be spent on such matters?”
“This lad refused quite gracefully.”
True Master Jun Shan spoke expressionlessly: “Even if he really performed the rain magic, the people of Li Kingdom might not be grateful to Chen Jingxuan.”
“Requesting rain today, but what to do if the drought continues after the rain ends?”
Xie Xuanyi said softly: “Gratitude for a rise in rice, hatred for a measure of rice, it’s human nature…
Even if there is such a disaster within Chu Country, the Sky Watcher cannot step in to save, and truly using his lifespan on ‘rain prayers’ would be a great waste.
Even if Chen Jingxuan works himself to death, in the end, he will likely not receive gratitude.”
Speaking of coincidence.
When mentioning Chen Jingxuan, the Ruyi Order in his bosom just happened to vibrate.
“…Gentlemen, if you will excuse me for a moment.”
Xie Xuanyi took a deep breath and immersed his thoughts into the Token.
Fog swirling, enveloping, dispersing…
He arrived within the Ruyi Illusion Realm, the Book Tower’s hearthfire dancing, green bamboo slips and jade cases with Golden Lines floating and spread out, unchanged through the years.
The only thing that had changed,
Was the complexion of the scholar in green attire.
“You’ve become more haggard.”
Xie Xuanyi sat in front of the jade case, observing Chen Jingxuan’s complexion.
The Little National Master had been thin to begin with, but now his cheeks had a sick pallor.
His temples were grayer,
A clear sign of overusing the Roundness Instrument.
“Cough…”
Chen Jingxuan clenched his fist and coughed dully.
Although his complexion was pale, there was a smile in his eyes: “It’s an eventful autumn, these past few days have been full of trivial matters, but it will soon be over…
Qian San said that you have already left Qu River smoothly, and that you should now be within the territory of Li Kingdom’s Yuan Province.”
“Indeed.”
Xie Xuanyi sighed: “You should take better care of your health.”
“How long one can live is predestined by fate.”
Chen Jingxuan smiled and shook his head, speaking apologetically: “Brother Xie, pardon me.
In these past days, I have indeed been exhausted due to various matters.
Some changes in the situation of Qu River were not anticipated…”
Xie Xuanyi was taken aback.
He did not expect that,
The first thing Chen Jingxuan said would be to apologize to him.
Regarding the incident at Qu River, the Little National Master had guessed that the Imperial City Department would do everything to intercept and had even used “Qian San” to provide escort and protection…
This Dark Child held a significant position in Li Kingdom and, once exposed, could never be restored.
From the outcome, it seemed that Qian San was not much of a help, but his intention was profound, burdening Xie Xuanyi with its weight.
“You need not apologize to me.”
Xie Xuanyi took a deep breath and said word by word: “The ordeal at Qu River was caused by me, so it should naturally end with me.”
From the beginning to the end, he never thought to rely on Chen Jingxuan’s backup plans.
“…”
Chen Jingxuan fell silent for a long time.
He lowered his eyes and slowly explained: “I know you have methods, you have capabilities, but after all, you are only in the Cave Heaven Realm.
This mission is not simple, before departure, the Roundness Instrument indicated a great omen of misfortune.
Even with the presence of masters Jun Shan and Miao Zhen, two Reincarnated Yang Gods, I still could not rest assured, hence the arrangement at Qu River.”
“You misunderstood.
I am not blaming you.”
Xie Xuanyi sighed: “Of course, I know you meant well.
But…
The lifespan of a Sky Watcher is precious, in the future, try not to waste it on me lightly, and the Dark Child that has been laid by the Book Tower for a long time.”