Chapter 822: Chapter 34: The End of Year 34 of the Jingxin Calendar, Return to the Dream Palace!
And indeed, the changes in the other party are considerable.
Since the 20th year of the Jingxin Calendar, Ji Zixuan has traveled to many places. Now, after fourteen years, she has nearly visited every Grotto Heaven and Blessed Land in the Nineteen States.
Firstly to gain experience, and secondly to inspect the various industries for Princess You Ruo.
She has excelled in both tasks.
Now, she possesses the power of Pure Essence Realm Perfection and holds a significant rank in the Dojo.
Princess You Ruo has granted Ji Zixuan great authority, treating her as the successor of the Chief Liu Wanliang at the Princess Mansion.
Do not underestimate the position of Chief at the Princess Mansion; it oversees the entire mansion, controls all industries, and even the education of princes and princesses.
"The Phantom Assassin has started to take shape," Zhao Xing mused.
"Senior brother~" Ji Zixuan waved.
But Zhao Xing did not go to her; instead, he flew directly to a pavilion behind the rockery.
"Junior sister, your Talismanic Illusion is becoming increasingly adept," he said.
"Senior brother is incredible; my seemingly flawless talismanic magic was seen through in an instant by senior brother, who even found my original form," Ji Zixuan said with bright eyes.
"Compete with me? You still need more practice," Zhao Xing said. "To you, your talismanic spell may seem flawless, but to experts, it is full of loopholes. You should not overly rely on it in combat for now."
"Taking risks might truly lead to death."
"Yes," Ji Zixuan obediently listened.
"Take me to see the mistress," Zhao Xing said.
...
"You plan to go to the Transportation Department and become an Inspector?" Princess You Ruo looked at Zhao Xing in surprise. "Your recent transfers are indeed quite remarkable."
First from the Twin Dragon Horse Supervisor to the Earth God Temple,
then suddenly wanting to be under Liu Tianning as a transmission envoy and Inspector.
A transmission envoy aligns with the Minister of Agriculture’s duties, but becoming an Inspector is overstepping boundaries.
"Do you know something?" Princess You Ruo looked at Zhao Xing. "No, your teacher wouldn’t say these things... certainly wouldn’t agree to this transfer."
"He even told me earlier that you would leave Pinghai State."
"Chen An, are you and your master hiding something from me?"
Zhao Xing bowed and said, "Mistress, due to confidentiality, I can’t elaborate. However, the mistress is wise and perceptive, surely you already know."
Princess You Ruo truly did not know.
But the compliment made her feel pleased.
"I prefer not to meddle in men’s plans."
"Whether it’s accomplishing great feats or traveling afar, as long as you’re aware, that’s fine."
"Speak, what else do you want from me," Princess You Ruo asked.
"I am about to be transferred and wish to bring my family to stay temporarily at the Princess Mansion, seeking your care," Zhao Xing said. "I trust no one else."
"It’s a minor matter," Princess You Ruo waved her sleeve. "Go find Liu Wanliang to choose a manor."
"Thank you, mistress," Zhao Xing bowed.
...
Just after the Spring Festival day of the 34th year of the Jingxin Calendar, Zhao Xing brought his family to reside at the Princess Mansion.
The Princess Mansion at Bixian County is even safer than the Prefecture City at Chongming.
Subsequently, Zhao Xing allowed Zhao Zheng to return to the Princess Mansion when heading home, while the manor was entirely unused.
In March, Xia Jing came to bid farewell to Zhao Xing.
He had fully recovered and, due to misfortune turning into a blessing, was confident in refining his soul.
"Mr. Zhao, I am about to leave," Xia Jing said, "Upon my return, I will close off and focus on soul refining."
"But my Earth Mirror Communication will remain open for you."
"Don’t sound so cheesy," Zhao Xing laughed, "Focus on your retreat. If anything arises, I’ll call you."
"Hahaha, then I’ll wait," Xia Jing said, "Thanks for gifting me the Eight Heavenly Maidens; save this kind of goods for me next time!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xing jokingly asked: "Would you like a mermaid mechanical puppet?"
"You..."
"Hahaha."
...
At the end of March, a large-scale high-grade battle erupted at the Southern Barbarian Battlefield!
Yang An’s death seemed to be a trigger.
Prince Liang commanded the Tongyou, Jiuxiao, Yellow Spring, Xuanming, Heavenly Storage, Taixu, and Wu Yao, seven powerful armies, all dispatched.
On March 20th, they broke through Yin You Mountain, slaying four Second Grade Sky Witches, one First Grade Sky Witch, and over five thousand Third-rank individuals!
Yin You Mountain is a landmark.
For from Yin You Mountain, one can already see the shadow of the Southern Barbarian Sacred Mountain that connects heaven and earth.
This brought unprecedented glory!
At this time, Prince Liang’s prestige reached its pinnacle.
....
On April 5th.
Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, and Zhao Xing had a brief meeting.
After a night of heart-to-heart talks, the next day, the three parted ways.
Long Xiao returned to the Azure Dragon Army.
Chen Shijie submitted his resignation, stepping down from his position as the Director of the Earth God Temple.
He and his wife moved into a courtyard within the Princess Mansion.
Old Chen’s current cultivation level was too risky to accompany Zhao Xing’s maneuvers.
Dealing with uprisings, Old Chen could not afford to take such a risk.
Awaiting the aftermath of suppressing the rebellion was best.
Zhao Xing then entered the Military Realm once again.
But still could not locate King Heavenly Destiny.
He could, however, enter the Star Palace.
Zhao Xing continued cultivating the soul-related Secret Technique "Soul Extinguishing Bell" attached to Derivation God Decision.
At the Xuantian Academy, a clone within Tianyuan Prefecture proceeded as usual with lecture and cultivating the Heavenly Thunder Finger, Yunmen.
But Near and Far, the clone still couldn’t learn.
Since Li Boqian’s divine skill involved bodily transformation, any similar Secret Technique is difficult for the Ten Thousand Skill Avatar to deploy currently.
By the end of April, the clone at the Kunyuan Underground Palace completed the training in "Hanhai Palace" and "Xuanshui Palace."
Zhao Xing began attempting to comprehend the Xuantu Skill and Earth Splitting Technique.
However, progress was very slow.
...
On the seventh day of the fifth lunar month, Zhao Xing dispatched a clone to Jiujiang Cave Heaven for procurement.