Chapter 1001: Chapter 60: In the Dragon Court, the Speedrun Begins! (15,000)
After concealing, King Heavenly Destiny spoke very seriously:
"There is one last step."
"Please speak, Prince."
"Now swear by your Three Souls that upon entering the Dragon Court Ancient Land, you will prioritize survival above all else and not act on impulse!"
King Heavenly Destiny’s face was solemn.
Zhao Xing’s expression was heavy: "I swear by my Three Souls, upon entering the Dragon Court Ancient Land, life preservation will take precedence, and I will not act rashly!"
Seeing the oath was made, King Heavenly Destiny breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Xing was too young; he was only forty-four years old right now.
Being young could lead to impulsiveness; perhaps he could be tempted by the treasures within the Dragon Court, lose control, and rush recklessly.
Zhao Xing walks the right path of the Derivation God Decision, which greatly influences the high-end strength of Great Zhou.
He is still at the First Level; if he reaches the Second Level, being different from others, it is imaginable that he could elevate the overall strength of Great Zhou’s cultivators practicing the Derivation God Decision.
The effects of the Derivation God Decision are stronger, with impacts in various aspects.
Mechanical Masters operate many Mechanical Arrays; even controlling a thousand more Mechanical Puppets or Arrays accumulates into a great difference.
For example, if Liu Tianning cultivates the Ten Thousand Skill Grass Man, his disadvantages might be resolved.
Also, martial artists’ control over deep power, Fate Officers’ use of the Prediction Method...
Any occupation can benefit from mastering the Derivation God Decision!
In this way, Zhao Xing’s contribution to Great Zhou is significant.
Originally, King Heavenly Destiny did not intend to let Zhao Xing go to the Dragon Court Ancient Land.
But Emperor Jing rejected this proposal, citing Zhao Xing’s need for training.
King Heavenly Destiny said: "For this expedition to the Dragon Court Ancient Land, the emperor has a secret decree; your uniqueness will be known to some First-class strong people."
"When you encounter danger, they will protect you with all their strength."
"This is the greatest guarantee the court can provide."
Zhao Xing gratefully said: "Thank you, Prince, thank you, Emperor."
King Heavenly Destiny smiled: "I won’t force you to cultivate for the remaining time."
"You’ve been away from home for three years; go back and visit."
"Yes." Zhao Xing respectfully saluted and then exited the Star Palace.
...
On the way to Bixian County, Zhao Xing closed his eyes and slept.
"Ah, I’ve indeed caught Emperor Jing’s attention, and in a significant way."
"Even First-class strong people will protect me? This trip might really be dangerous?"
"The emperor’s intentions are hard to measure; it’s impossible to predict what Emperor Jing thinks."
Zhao Xing wandered within the Memory Palace, feeling somewhat conflicted.
Fortunately, this period of peace is so limited; Emperor Jing, the old rascal, won’t be up to anything major now, Zhao Xing somewhat reassured himself.
If it were the early days of Dingxin, he’d be anxious now.
When he opened his eyes again, Zhao Xing had already arrived at the Prince Mansion in Bixian County.
At this time, Princess You Ruo was not in the mansion.
She had already left inland ahead of time, heading towards the East Sea.
As the largest landholder in the East Sea, Princess You Ruo has considerable influence among the Water Clan, and she is backed by a powerful Water Clan force and Daoist Academy support, keeping her busy with many affairs.
"Whew~"
Zhao Xing landed beside the Heavenly Horse Lake villa.
"Ah, who are you?!"
Just as he landed, he saw a little kid, pink and cute, aiming a wooden sword at him.
Zhao Xing was stunned: "Who are you, so small, wandering outside all by yourself."
"My name is Zhao Yuling."
From a small gate, a woman walked out upon hearing the voice.
Upon seeing Zhao Xing, she was startled and quickly picked up Zhao Yuling, kneeling on the ground.
"Young master, I deserve to die for not looking after the young lady."
Zhao Xing waved his hand: "Young lady? Get up, explain."
"Yes." The middle-aged woman timidly stood up to introduce.
As it turns out, during the three years Zhao Xing left Pinghai State, Zhao Ruide, still vigorous in his old age, had Mrs. Cai pregnant again.
During Prince Liang’s two-and-a-half-year rebellion, and in the third year of Da Zhi, Zhao Ruide remained idle at home, without official duties.
During the rebellion, forced to stay in the Princess Mansion, he was worried about his son’s safety and had no mind for procreation.
But with the rebellion settled, and his son becoming a First-class Marquis, Zhao Ruide’s mind eased.
He was not reinstated, as small bands of bandits still roamed.
Faced with purges, if Zhao Ruide, an eighth-grade patrol guard, were reinstated, he would have to go to battle, no lounging to collect salary.
Since Zhao Xing was deferred, Zhao Ruide also stayed in a deferred state.
With nothing to do, Zhao Ruide occupied himself with Mrs. Cai.
Thus, after Zhao Yuhuan, Mrs. Cai gave birth to Zhao Yuling.
Far away in Dao Yuan Continent and Tianyong State, Zhao Xing had not received the news.
Upon leaving his former position, his high-level Earth Mirror privileges were revoked.
Trans-state communication is not easy, unbeknownst to him that even Meng Kun did not intercept the information; Zhao Xing’s movements fluctuated, and even if the family wanted to inform him, they couldn’t.
"I see." Zhao Xing couldn’t help but smile, squatting down to pinch his sister’s cheek. "You just asked who I am, I am your brother, call me brother."
"Waa~~" Zhao Yuling cried immediately.
"Oh." Mr. Zhao had to withdraw his hand.
Upon hearing Zhao Yuling’s cries, the whole family quickly rushed out to check.
"Wang Cui, why is Ling’er crying? How are you looking after her?"
With a red hairpin on her head, dressed in splendid clothes, Mrs. Cai raised her skirt and jumped out.
Holding Zhao Yuling, the woman momentarily found herself speechless.
She couldn’t possibly say it was the young master who made her cry.
Just as Mrs. Cai jumped out, a blue streak of light darted out.
"Brother!"
Even before arriving, the clear and excited voice reached Zhao Xing’s ears.
Soon a graceful young girl was seen riding a colorful ribbon, flying towards him.