After Jin Jiao and Bai Yao had gathered plenty of rare minerals from the Primordial Treasure Vault, they slowly proceeded to the back of the Yuqing Palace to find Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao!
In the Taiqing Palace, upon seeing Yuan Shi arrive, he immediately stated his purpose before Tai Shang could even speak!
"Big Brother, Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao's innate talents are truly worrying. I've asked Yao'er to pass on my teachings in my stead, and for a period of time, Yao'er will be staying at my Yuqing Peak!"
Tai Shang frowned upon hearing this.
"Second Brother, how dare you let that brat teach in your place?"
Yuan Shi chuckled lightly, "Big Brother, rest assured. With Jin Jiao present, I know Yao'er can be unreliable, but with Jin Jiao there, there won't be any problems!"
Tai Shang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
On Yuqing Peak, Bai Yao and Jin Jiao were speechless when they saw Jiang Shang and Shen Gongbao. Shen Gongbao was one thing, but Jiang Shang's appearance made him look old enough to be their grandfather!
Upon seeing Bai Yao and Jin Jiao, Jiang Shang and Shen Gongbao immediately bowed.
"Greetings, Senior Brothers!"
Bai Yao and Jin Jiao waved their hands repeatedly, "No need for formalities. Uncle-Master Yuan Shi has matters to attend to, and he sent us two to guide your cultivation!"
After speaking, Bai Yao lowered his head and whispered into Jin Jiao's ear, "Alright, I'm leaving it to you!"
Jin Jiao smiled helplessly upon hearing this. Bai Yao was such a good-for-nothing manager!
After speaking, Bai Yao stopped paying attention to Jin Jiao and went off. Having eaten quite a bit, it was easy to feel sleepy after a full meal!
Bai Yao walked to the side, conjured a grand tutor's chair, and comfortably lay down to sleep!
Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao looked at each other, not daring to speak, and could only turn their gaze to Jin Jiao beside them!
Jin Jiao was staring blankly at Bai Yao. Noticing the gazes of Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, he immediately averted his eyes and cleared his throat lightly.
"Alright, your Senior Brother Bai Yao is participating in the Great Dao. From now on, your cultivation will be guided by me. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me! For now, just practice on your own. Once you've learned what the Second Master taught you, I'll teach you new things!"
After speaking, Jin Jiao ran to Bai Yao's side and sat down to cultivate!
In Chaoge City, Di Xin, exhausted from a night of revelry, slept until the sun was high in the sky before slowly waking up, too lazy to even attend the morning court!
As soon as Di Xin woke up, someone immediately presented him with a silk scroll!
"Your Majesty, the Chief Examiner of the Imperial Observatory has an urgent memorial!"
Di Xin was filled with doubt. The Imperial Observatory was responsible for observing celestial phenomena. If it hadn't been for the previous king's decree prohibiting its abolition, he would have abolished it long ago, as those people practically ate without doing anything, and keeping them was useless!
Di Xin rubbed his slightly sore waist and was about to open the silk scroll when Da Ji happened to return!
"Your Majesty, you're awake!"
Upon seeing Da Ji, Di Xin casually put the silk scroll aside!
"My beauty has arrived, why didn't you wake me up when you got here!"
Da Ji chuckled softly upon hearing this!
"Your Majesty, I was afraid I would have tired you out last night!"
As Da Ji spoke, she happened to notice the silk scroll Di Xin had put aside and asked curiously, "Your Majesty, what is this?"
Di Xin picked up the silk scroll and said nonchalantly, "Oh, this is an urgent memorial from the Chief Examiner of the Imperial Observatory. If my beauty is interested, you might as well examine it with me!"
Da Ji immediately laughed upon hearing this!
"Very well! Then I thank Your Majesty!"
After Da Ji spoke, Di Xin pulled her into his embrace, and they opened the silk scroll together!
"I observed the celestial phenomena last night and saw the imperial palace shrouded in a demonic aura. I implore Your Majesty to protect your sacred body, discern keenly, and not let any demons seize the opportunity!"
Da Ji's heart pounded with shock after reading the silk scroll. She hadn't expected to be detected by this so-called Imperial Observatory so soon after entering the palace. Da Ji immediately decided that the Imperial Observatory could not be allowed to exist!
Di Xin scoffed after reading it and tossed the silk scroll aside!
"Hmph! Absurd! The imperial palace is protected by the fortune of the human race. What demons would dare to come here!"
Da Ji immediately began to cry upon hearing this!
"Your Majesty, I have just entered the palace, and someone is saying that the imperial palace is shrouded in a demonic aura. Doesn't this mean I am a demon? Your Majesty, please let me return to Jizhou!"
Di Xin's heart ached when he saw Da Ji crying!
"My beauty, there's no need to be sad. How dare the Imperial Observatory curse you like this! I will not forgive them!"
Di Xin immediately said to the person who delivered the silk scroll, "Immediately imprison all personnel of the Imperial Observatory and execute them in three days! The Imperial Observatory is to be sealed immediately and not reopened without my command!"
The person acknowledged the order and left immediately. Di Xin comforted Da Ji beside him.
"Alright, my beauty, see? Haven't I avenged you? Who would dare to speak ill of you in the future!"
Da Ji immediately beamed with joy and lightly pecked Di Xin on the cheek!
"Your Majesty, you are so good to me!"
Di Xin laughed heartily and pushed Da Ji down again!
In the Imperial Observatory, a man in armor led over fifty soldiers to rudely kick open the door!
Du Ruhui frowned upon seeing this and immediately shouted angrily, "How dare you! This is a sacred place of the Observatory. Who gave you the audacity to trespass!"
The leader sneered and immediately said, "By order of His Majesty, all personnel of the Imperial Observatory are to be imprisoned and executed in three days! Arrest them! The Imperial Observatory is to be sealed immediately and not reopened without His Majesty's command!"
Upon finishing, the soldiers behind him stepped forward and arrested Du Ruhui and others!
Du Ruhui's face changed drastically upon hearing this. He broke free from two soldiers and shouted, "Get lost! I want to see His Majesty!"
The leading general sneered, drew his sword, and pointed the tip at Du Ruhui!
"Lord Du, I have the right to execute those who disobey orders on the spot. It would be wise for you to be sensible, as I am merely acting on orders! Take him away!"
Du Ruhui dared not resist and was thus forced into the prison by the soldiers!
In Chaoge City, a large number of court officials had gathered at the residences of Bi Gan and Shang Rong. Having not seen Di Xin in the morning, they had all come to Bi Gan and Shang Rong's place!
"Royal Uncle, how can His Majesty be like this? He's not even attending the morning court!"
"Yes, yes!"
Bi Gan and Shang Rong had splitting headaches. Neither of them had seen Di Xin either!
They both assumed that Di Xin was merely infatuated with novelty and would improve in a few days. After dismissing the court officials, they headed towards the Shou Xian Palace!
Upon seeing Di Xin's personal eunuch at the entrance, they immediately asked the eunuch to pass a message. However, they were told that His Majesty was busy and seeing no one!
Bi Gan and Shang Rong were rebuffed and, not daring to express their displeasure, returned to their residences in dejection!