Resurrection (2)

He had not failed to consider this issue.
However, he knew nothing about Xu Lu.
He was also not sure whether the Palace Lord's decision was right or wrong.
That Xu Lu, apart from writing a few rotten poems, might not even have cultivated secret arts before.
The Palace Lord choosing such a successor, he wondered if she had gone mad.
Jiang Ling Han was not alone; he also bore the Heavenly Palace's secret art legacy.
His own fate didn't matter, but he and his current colleagues absolutely had to continue passing down certain things.
Their precious lives absolutely could not be casually endangered.
"I don't know."
Jiang Ling Han said in a deep voice, "I am also not clear about the situation in Jiang Du."
He thought of Situ Yan Qing and Xue Huan.
This Xu Lu even recruited mountain bandits; he didn't seem like someone constrained by rules.
For such a person to be the successor of the Heavenly Palace, whether it was good or bad, Jiang Ling Han found it very difficult to judge.
"Grand Minister, our current situation cannot deteriorate any further. If he is the successor chosen by the Palace Lord, even if we brave a bit of danger, we are willing to do so."
A Secret Master spoke.
"The prerequisite is that Jiang Du can provide the basic conditions for us to research secret treasures."
"Gentlemen, do you truly think so?"
Jiang Ling Han said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, please understand that by assisting him now, you will all be embroiled in the Heavenly Palace's conflicts. By then, your feigning death will no longer have any meaning."
They had feigned death originally to escape the whirlpool and gain a chance for rebirth.
"We are merely unwilling to associate with those bastard influential families; it doesn't mean we want to leave the Heavenly Palace."
A Secret Master said seriously: "If not for them, we could still be peacefully researching our own secret treasures in the Heavenly Palace right now. Those bastards have ruined our peaceful days; why should we let them have it easy?"
The group echoed their agreement. They all considered themselves part of the Palace Lord's faction of the Heavenly Palace; the Heavenly Palace's influential families holding power was unacceptable to them.
If they had a choice, they would also be willing to cause a bit more trouble for those influential families.
"Let's not talk about those things for now. Let's go to Jiang Du and observe first."
Jiang Ling Han said thoughtfully, "If that Xu Lu is worthy of our assistance, we will stay and help him. Otherwise, we will repay our debt of gratitude to him and leave Jiang Du to find a place where we can gain a foothold."
"Alas, if only we could go to Yujing Mountain."
A sigh rang out.
"Don't even think about it. For people of the Heavenly Palace to go to Yujing Mountain, isn't that willingly walking into a trap to die?"
Someone said.
After speaking, the group followed Jiang Ling Han, heading together towards Jiang Du City.

"Xu Lu, are you serious?"
In Jiang Du City, Fu Yuan He had not yet left. He looked at Xu Lu, his expression serious.
"I know you are audacious, but I didn't expect you to be so bold!"
"It's alright, compared to you preparing to return to the Secret Treasure Division to die."
Xu Lu said calmly.
"That's not the same!"
Fu Yuan He said, "Why do you insist on competing with Peng Chong Shang? Can't you use other methods to scheme against him?"
"I had thought of that too."
Xu Lu said, "But he doesn't give me that time.
Apart from this method, I can't think of any other way to buy time."
"Buy time for you to find a way to kill him?"
Fu Yuan He frowned.
"I don't know, but there's no harm in trying."
Xu Lu said, "At most, I'll just give him a few secret treasures in the end.
I can provide them."
He actually possessed the Qiankun Ring passed down through generations by the Heavenly Palace Lord. The number of secret treasures within the Qiankun Ring was astonishing.
Actually, even if he agreed to Peng Chong Shang's demands, it wouldn't be difficult.
It was just that he was unwilling to compromise.
"Just understand it yourself."
Fu Yuan He said: "I'm leaving now; in the future, I probably won't be able to bear the infamy for you anymore."
"You can't escape."
Xu Lu said: "I have communicated properly with Qi Tai Zhi. The Qi Clan will fully guarantee your safety. As long as you don't cause trouble, you will be fine."
Fu Yuan He refused to comment; he clasped his hands, then turned and left.
If not for worrying about the agreed battle between Xu Lu and Peng Chong Shang, he would have left directly without bidding Xu Lu farewell.
"Fu Yuan He!"
Xu Lu suddenly shouted at Fu Yuan He's retreating back: "If you return before that day, I will let you witness the Flying Star with your own eyes!"
Fu Yuan He suddenly turned around, his sharp gaze fixed on Xu Lu.
"This is impossible!"
Fu Yuan He said in a deep voice.
He had studied Xu Lu's Flying Star plan. With the current level of Workshop No. 65, it was absolutely impossible to create a Flying Star.
"Nothing is impossible."
Xu Lu said: "I can even successfully modify the Yixian Qian secret treasure."
He pointed at the Yixian Qian secret treasure Fu Yuan He was wearing at his waist.
The Yixian Qian secret treasure had been modified by Xu Lu to be similar in size to a ninth-generation secret treasure.
However, the communication distance was still affected by base stations.
This was also unavoidable.
Unless Xu Lu could truly launch the Flying Star into space, this type of communication would always be limited by base stations.
Fu Yuan He carrying this Yixian Qian secret treasure, frankly, was just a mere decoration.
Many base stations in this world had been destroyed. The Yixian Qian secret treasure, unless within a certain distance, was just a useless brick.
The development of this world, compared to Xu Lu's previous life, was not just a little bit worse.
"Good!"
Fu Yuan He looked at Xu Lu, saying in a deep voice: "For the Flying Star, I will definitely return alive!"

"Boss, the second master has received the news and is on his way."
In the Jiang Du City Lord's Estate, a man with a fierce aura spoke to Peng Chong Shang.
Peng Chong Shang sat on the chair with great authority. Currently, this City Lord's Estate had become his domain, like a cuckoo occupying a nest.
"Very good."
Peng Chong Shang laughed heartily: "My two brothers, plus you, Old Snake, what does Xu Lu rely on to win?"
"Boss, my strength is inferior; I cannot guarantee victory."
The man shook his head, saying.
"Alright, in front of me, don't be modest."
Peng Chong Shang waved his hand, saying: "Others may not know, but don't I know your strength, Old Snake? If we truly fight to the death, I might not even win against you."
She Rang said nothing, the fierce aura on his body seemed to grow even denser.
"This Xu Lu truly won't shed tears until he sees the coffin. I, Old Peng, have given him enough face, but he is ignorant, so I, Old Peng, cannot be blamed."
Peng Chong Shang said: "Old Snake, have the brothers keep a close watch; don't let that brat escape.
He is currently a precious treasure.
Those bastards from the Heavenly Palace are also watching this place. If the second brother hadn't caused them some trouble, they would probably have sent people here already.
But it's alright; before they are free, let's completely squeeze out all value from Xu Lu. By then, we'll throw him to those people.
Let them drink my, Old Peng's, foot-washing water!"
Peng Chong Shang laughed heartily, his face smug.
When he received the news from the Capital City, he immediately acted, thus gaining the initiative.
"Yes."
She Rang said: "Boss, the Bohai Marquis seems to have some movements recently. Should we capture him too?"
"That old drunkard?"
Peng Chong Shang said carelessly: "No need to mind him. I have already promised Li Zong Yi that the Xue Clan will be arranged for him."
She Rang nodded, speaking: "Li Zong Yi's promise to us has not yet been fulfilled. After he left Jiang Du, he disappeared without a trace; we don't know where he is hiding."
"It's alright."
Peng Chong Shang said: "I gave him some guts, but he wouldn't dare to deceive our brothers. Sooner or later, he will honestly bring the items.
Oh right, that Qi fellow, keep a very close watch on him for me. As soon as he dares to leave Jiang Du City, kill him immediately."
A sharp killing intent flashed in Peng Chong Shang's eyes.
"Understood."
She Rang nodded, decisively agreeing, not asking why, nor asking whether to kill or not.
"One more thing, Boss, you need to decide."
She Rang said: "The brothers discovered two groups of people heading towards Jiang Du. One group is mountain bandits, seeming to have some Secret Cultivators. We haven't thoroughly investigated the other group's background, but the brothers sent out were surrounded by the other party, and their intentions are a bit difficult to understand."
"People from the Heavenly Palace?"
"Probably not. The second master's side is still watching the Heavenly Palace's influential families; none of them have left yet."
She Rang shook his head, saying: "Do I need to go personally to investigate the opponent's background? I fear that other great rebels on the Dragon-Tiger Ranking have also set their sights on this fat piece of meat that is Jiang Du."