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"The Zhongzhou Dynasty has changed its name. If you, the great garrison commander, are still here, wouldn't that be a bad idea?"
Qin Yiyao said with a smile.
She didn't like having a "great guardian" above her head. Now that she had broken through and become an immortal, she should be the sole ruler of Zhongzhou!
However, these issues were easy to deal with.
The Canglan Xuanxian had obviously been given a good beating. She specifically told Yunchang not to reveal the existence of her good master, so that he could enjoy more peace. There was no need to mention the master either. Just Yunchang's presence was enough to make the matter significant.
Hearing this, Canglan Xuanxian's mouth twitched slightly.
He had no objection.
He had been sent by the Ancient Meteorite Immortal Venerable to take over Zhongzhou, but the young lady opposite him had the support of Immortal Venerable Yunshang behind her...
In other words, this could be seen as a struggle between two immortals!
It was no secret in Xiaoxuantian Realm that Yunshang and Guyun did not get along with each other.
Thinking of this, Canglan Xuanxian couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Fortunately, he had been smart and had expressed his position to Immortal Venerable Yunshang early on. Otherwise, what would he do now?
This young lady's background was no joke!
If he intervened, he would likely get into trouble.
If he really refused to leave, Yunshang would definitely take his life. As for Immortal Venerable Gu Yun, he would never stand up for a small Xuanxian like him. He would become the one who "refused to die" later.
There was no other choice. Canglan Xuanxian knew he could only leave. As for how to explain this to Immortal Venerable Gu Yun after returning... he thought that Gu Yun would not blame him!
After all, how could a mere Xuanxian like him withstand the pressure from Immortal Venerable Yunshang?
"That's easy to say. The Zhongzhou garrison commander is a joke. It doesn't matter if he's not worthy of it. Hahahaha..."
Canglan Xuanxian was very tactful.
"In that case, I won't see you off. Have a nice journey."
Qin Yiyao nodded, quite satisfied. In this way, all the power and resources of Zhongzhou would belong to her!
Of course, compared to the original Qin Dynasty, the Zhongzhou Dynasty was still too small and insignificant.
When the Great Qin Empire was at its peak, it encompassed what is now Zhongzhou, the Southern Wilderness, and even most of the territories of the Western Regions and Eastern Frontier!
She could eat her meal one bite at a time; she wasn't in a hurry.
"You want to live?" Qin Yiyao looked down and saw the generals and soldiers of the Zhongzhou Dynasty. They had already knelt before her, silently, but each of them had a strong desire to survive. They obviously hoped she would let them go.
"Think!"
The generals, ministers, and soldiers said in unison!
No matter what, at least they had to be honest now. If they spoke out of turn, they might lose their lives later.
The current situation was that all the luck and fortune blessings on them had been stripped away. Although their original cultivation still existed, the loss of luck and fortune proved their status in the new Zhongzhou Dynasty had plummeted!
Without status, there were no resources!
Without resources, the clans and families behind them would lose their future!
"Well, if you want to live, you have to be useful to me."
Qin Yiyao waved her hand. At this moment, the Yanluo Kingdom's army continued to beat the war drums and drew closer. Qin Yiyao gave an order, and those civil and military officials obediently became "prisoners." Whether they would live a good life as before naturally depended on their "loyalty" in the future.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, for becoming the Lord of Zhongzhou!"
Mo Qian, Marquis of Yanluo and commander-in-chief of the Yanluo army, came directly to Qin Yiyao to congratulate her and pay his respects. His eyes were filled with excitement and joy.
Although he seemed excited, in truth, the surprise in his heart was not as great as before.
Who would have thought that just a few months ago, he and the Yanluo Kingdom were insignificant little players, but after welcoming a new leader, everything had changed drastically in just a few months! Now that the Zhongzhou Dynasty had changed its name, the entire Yanluo Kingdom could be said to have followed the dragon!
Qin Yiyao waved her hand and said, "Alright, stop talking nonsense. We should go to the Zhongzhou Imperial City. It's time to announce to the world that the Xuanyuan Clan's dynasty is now mine."
Mo Qian nodded quickly: "Yes!"
Then, everyone headed towards the Zhongzhou Imperial City.
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A week passed quietly.
At an inn in the deserted city.
Gu Heng, Yin Rufeng, and Jin Qian were enjoying their meals and drinks in the lobby.
"Mr. Yin, you seem to be in a good mood today."
Gu Heng smiled.
It was normal for him to come to the inn to eat and drink every day, but he didn't expect that Yin Rufeng would also come today. More people meant more fun and more topics, which was quite good.
Looking at the old man's appearance, he seemed to be in good spirits and had an immortal air. Who knows, maybe he had encountered something good or received good news.
"Mr. Gu, my granddaughter sent me news today."
"She follows your disciple and is now practicing diligently in Zhongzhou. She is doing very well. Your disciple is very satisfied with her!"
Yin Xueling had been following Gu Heng's disciple during this period and had seen the "world" in Zhongzhou.
Yin Rufeng had received the news today.
It was said that Qin Yiyao won the duel with the Emperor of Zhongzhou and ascended to immortality in one fell swoop, even directly reaching the tenth level of pseudo-immortal!
Yin Rufeng was not too surprised, after all, he was Master Gu's disciple.
Yin Xueling had also received a very important official position in the new dynasty. It was the first time in her life she had obtained an official position outside the court. She was so excited that she directly reported the good news to Yin Rufeng.
For Yin Rufeng, this was indeed a happy event.
It didn't matter whether she served as an official in the Zhongzhou Dynasty or not.
What mattered was her connection to Qin Yiyao.
This meant that Yin Xueling was building a good relationship with Qin Yiyao, which in turn meant that the relationship between the Yin family and Gu Heng was becoming more and more stable, even for the next generation!
"Oh... I told you long ago that your granddaughter would do well outside. Look, isn't she thriving now?"
"Mr. Gu is right. I was just too foolish before."
Yin Rufeng said with a sigh.
Gu Heng knew why he was in such a good mood.
The granddaughter who had run away from home contacted her grandfather to tell him the good news, which must have been a happy thing. Not to mention that Yin Xueling had long wanted to leave the deserted city and explore the world. Now that she had seen how vast the outside world was, all her previous resentment had naturally disappeared.
The young lady was with her little girl, saying that someone was looking out for her on the way...
It seemed now...
It seemed like Qin Yiyao was doing very well out there?
He didn't know.
When she returned, she didn't really talk about how her training outside had gone, and Gu Heng didn't ask either. He knew that this couldn't be rushed and that he would know in time.
"By the way, Boss, what was the outcome of the last incident in Zhongzhou?"
Gu Heng had been thinking about what Jin Qian told him last time, that the Emperor of Zhongzhou had challenged the King of Yanluo to a fight to the death.
Not that he cared much.
It's just that he hoped to see the outcome, rather than having the book suddenly end, like in some novels.
"Ah, that..."
Jin Qian took two bites of pig's head and said, "The Lord of Yanluo won."
"Won?"
"We won. It was over last week. It was said to be quite easy. I heard the outcome was predictable. Now the Zhongzhou Dynasty has changed its name."
Gu Heng seemed to be thinking about something.
The King of Yanluo was indeed a great figure, and the Zhongzhou Dynasty was a powerful and transcendent organization. But now, it had collapsed in an instant. One could only sigh that the world is unpredictable.
Yin Rufeng raised his eyebrows.
Isn't the person Jin Qian and Gu Heng were talking about Gu Heng's apprentice?
From the way it sounded, it seemed like Master Gu had no idea what his disciple had done in Zhongzhou. He didn't even realize that his disciple had become the master of Zhongzhou?
Tsk tsk.
It's really shocking!
So this is how top masters train their disciples. They send them out and never ask how they're doing. As long as they can come back to see me, that's enough...
Is this the confidence that only big figures have?
Yin Rufeng felt very impressed!