Chapter 241: I am unwilling to practice Taoism!

Among the Shadow Guards, none of the six innate strong men possessed spiritual roots!
The six people looked as if they had lost their parents, and even Chen Liancang looked very ugly.

In the Shadow Guard, those with excellent qualifications and physiques are selected from a young age, and they are carefully trained. They are also provided with unlimited supply of skills and medicinal baths. This is why within just a few years, many strong men have emerged from the Shadow Guard.

but now……

When His Majesty needed them, they were powerless.

Spiritual roots...

Six people, none of them!
Sitting on the dragon throne, Zheng Yi was very calm.

Those who possess spiritual roots are only one in ten thousand.

Chen Zhong and the other six people had no spiritual roots, so he was mentally prepared for this matter.

Chen Liancang immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty, I will wait for you..."

"nothing."

Zheng Yi shook his hand and said, "Spiritual roots are rare, so you don't have to worry about it."

"I still need you, so there is no need to underestimate yourselves."

Everyone knelt down: "We are willing to swear allegiance to your majesty until death!"

After some effort, Zheng Yi let them leave.

Outside the door, Chen Zhong and others followed Chen Liancang in silence.

Finally, the one-armed Chen Xiao spoke up: "Godfather, we have disappointed His Majesty..."

"nothing."

Chen Liancang also adjusted his mood and said: "His Majesty will not care. As long as you can still serve His Majesty loyally, it doesn't matter whether you are a cultivator or not."

"Besides..."

He seemed to remember something and said, "We heard that Marshal Xu Mujun has entered the realm above the Xiantian realm and has killed several cultivators in succession."

"If you still want to go further, wait until the general returns to the court and then go and ask for advice."

“Above the innate!”

The expressions of several people changed, and Chen Xiao asked excitedly: "Godfather, is it true?"

"The general's left arm is..."

"Heh~ Those who are born with this ability can naturally regenerate broken limbs. The general has already grown a left arm, just like an ordinary person."

"Regeneration of severed limbs is no different from that of ordinary people..."

As Chen Xiao repeated these words, his eyes became brighter.

The eyes of Chen Zhong and others also moved.

Above innateness?

That kind of realm?

Chen Zhong asked quickly: "Godfather, I wonder how powerful this innate power is..."

"Killing a Qigong cultivator is like slaughtering a pig or a dog!"

Chen Lian said in a dull voice, although he was only a Qi training level three cultivator.

But if a cultivator in the middle stage of Qi training doesn’t have a powerful trump card in his hand, he will never be his opponent!

It's not just because of the greatness of the Huangquan Sutra he practiced, the most important thing is that he has been obsessed with the Black Lotus Manual for more than sixty years.

His martial arts cultivation was also at the innate realm!
The combination of the two is enough to completely surpass most of the cultivators in the middle stage of Qi training!

Just then, a little eunuch ran over in panic.

Chen Liancang frowned slightly and asked, "Why are you so flustered?"

"Ancestor!"

The young eunuch hurried over and whispered, "Empress Yufei has found a Shadow Guard with spiritual roots!"

"With spiritual roots!"

The eyes of several people suddenly lit up, especially Chen Liancang, who subconsciously grabbed the eunuch's arm and asked, "Who is it?"

"Where is Empress Yufei? Could it be a woman from the Shadow Guard?"

"Yes, yes, it's Aunt Mei!"

"Aunt Mei?"

"is her?"

"Ancestor..."

Several people looked at each other. The Aunt Mei they were talking about was an old member of the Shadow Guard. She was already over 40 years old and was brought up by Chen Liancang himself.

They are both father and daughter, as well as master and apprentice.

But they had heard that Aunt Mei seemed to have that kind of intention towards Chen Liancang.

Unfortunately, Chen Liancang is a eunuch and has always refused until now...

Chen Liancang coughed dryly and said, "Ahem, go and report to His Majesty. We have other matters to deal with."

Among the Shadow Guards, Palace Guards, and members of the Imperial Party, there are still many people waiting to have their spiritual roots tested.

After sending the six people away, Chen Liancang returned to the hall again.

Zheng Yi obviously already knew that one of the Shadow Guards had spiritual roots, and he was in a very good mood at the moment.

"Mr. Chen, one of the Shadow Guards has a spiritual root, and he has finally lived up to my expectations."

Chen Liancang said: "It is all thanks to your majesty's grace."

"By the way, Your Majesty, I am ready to start the next round of spiritual root tests."

"it is good."

Under the leadership of Chen Liancang, each team of five entered one by one and began testing their spiritual roots.

"See Your Majesty!"

"See Your Majesty!"

Every time five people came in, they had to salute Zheng Yi respectfully.

Only under Zheng Yi's supervision would Chen Liancang test their spiritual roots.

After the test is completed, they will kneel down and thank Zheng Yi respectfully.

Only in this way can their loyalty be guaranteed.

pity.

More than two hundred people in a row, surprisingly, have no spiritual roots!
Chen Liancang's face became increasingly gloomy, and even Zheng Yi became a little impatient.

The chance is less than one in ten thousand, but at least there are one or two.

How come until now...

Except for Aunt Mei, there was no one else!
Another team of Shadow Guards came in and knelt respectfully: "Your Majesty, we are here to see you."

"Ah."

Zheng Yi waved his hand, signaling Chen Liancang to continue, while Zheng Yi closed his eyes and rested.

At this moment, Chen Liancang's surprised voice suddenly rang out.

"Your Majesty! Got it!"

He suddenly opened his eyes and looked over, only to see Chen Liancang tightly holding the hand of a young eunuch, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, this man has a spiritual root!"

Zheng Yi breathed a sigh of relief, finally it came true.

"Check and see what kind of spiritual roots he has."

"promise!"

Chen Liancang took action immediately, and a spirit-detecting talisman flew out and landed on the little eunuch.

Soon, the spirit-detecting talisman began to emit a special light.

Chen Liancang quickly said, "Your Majesty, this person has four spiritual roots of attributes, namely gold, wood, fire, and earth, four low-grade spiritual roots!"

"Low-grade spiritual roots..."

Zheng Yi couldn't help but feel a little discouraged. After testing so many people, he finally found one with spiritual roots.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a low-grade spiritual root with four attributes!
But it's better than nothing.

"Good job, what's your name?"

The young eunuch knelt down excitedly and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, my name is Xiao Haizi."

"Xiao Haizi..."

Zheng Yi said immediately: "I have given you the name Chen Hai. You should work beside Elder Chen and don't let me down."

Chen Hai immediately kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The other young eunuchs couldn't help but look at Chen Hai with some jealousy. Being valued by His Majesty and the ancestors, he has been soaring to the sky since then!

"Where are the others?" "Your Majesty, except Chen Haiwai, no one else is here."

"Well, let them go."

"promise!"

"Chen Hai, stay and serve on the side."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The test continued and the Shadow Guard quickly completed it.

Next came the Imperial Guards, Embroidered Uniform Guards and others.

After testing hundreds of people, no one was found to have spiritual roots.

Finally, there are the members of the Imperial Party.

They have all passed the three tests of the Shadow Guard and are extremely loyal to Zheng Yi and Dayu.

Under Zheng Yi's secret instructions, this group of people had already spread across the three provinces and six ministries, becoming the backbone of the imperial court.

Among them, the highest official position was Wang Anshi.

Cabinet assistant minister, Minister of Revenue!
Soon, Wang Anshi, Yuan Qichang and Cai Dashi walked in quickly.

"I have met your Majesty!"

"Be flat."

Yuan Qichang was the Chief Censor at that time.

And Cai Dashi had already been promoted to the right vice minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

"Be flat."

Zheng Yi said: "Today I have specially tested the spiritual roots of the three of you in advance. I wonder what you three think?"

Yuan Qichang and Cai Dashi hurriedly said, "We will just follow your Majesty's orders!"

"Wang Anshi, what about you?"

Wang Anshi cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I do not wish to have my spiritual roots tested."

Zheng Yi became interested and asked, "Oh, why?"

"Almost everyone is trying their best to possess spiritual roots, and they are flocking to it."

"Why does Wang Qing avoid this like a snake?"

Wang Anshi said: "I have made a vow since I was a child that I will only work for the common people and the stability of the country in this life. I have no interest in the ethereal things of cultivating immortals."

"Besides, once I have spiritual roots and embark on the path of cultivation, won't I have to practice in seclusion often?"

"If this continues, what will happen to the court and the country? What will happen to the people?"

Wang Anshi's words made Yuan Qichang and Cai Dashi blush.

But he still looked at His Majesty eagerly.

Zheng Yi said: "I am very pleased with your wish."

"Mr. Chen, let's get tested."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Chen Liancang immediately walked towards Yuan Qichang and Cai Dashi and quickly completed the examination.

"Your Majesty, Lord Yuan and Lord Cai do not have spiritual roots."

The two of them immediately became like eggplants hit by frost, and their momentum obviously weakened.

Upon seeing this, Wang Anshi said, "Your Majesty, the test is complete. We are leaving..."

"Mr. Chen."

"His Majesty."

"Testing for Wang Qing."

"promise."

"His Majesty!"

Wang Anshi panicked, but saw Chen Liancang turned into a black shadow and appeared in front of him almost instantly.

He swallowed the words back, then tapped with one hand, and three streams of magical energy surged into his body.

After a few breaths, Chen Liancang's tone became visibly excited.

"Your Majesty, Lord Wang has spiritual roots!"

The faces of several people changed. Yuan Qichang and Cai Dashi checked anxiously, but found no spiritual roots.

However, Wang Anshi, who didn't want to be tested, had spiritual roots.

This has to be said to be a joke.

"What kind of spiritual roots?"

Chen Liancang waved his hand, and the spirit-detecting talisman flew out and landed on Wang Anshi.

In an instant, the spirit-testing talisman moved automatically without a blade.

Half turned into metal, and half burned brightly.

Chen Liancang's tone was clearly filled with disbelief: "Dual attributes of gold and fire, a top-grade spiritual root!"

"This……"

Yuan Qichang and Cai Dashi looked even more strange, but Wang Anshi remained very calm.

Zheng Yi said: "Wang Qing, you have the dual attributes of gold and fire, and a top-grade spiritual root. Are you really unwilling to cultivate immortality?"

"Now, among all of Dayu, you have the best spiritual root aptitude!"

Wang Anshi still said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I do not wish to cultivate immortality!"

"The sage once said: If you are poor, you should take care of yourself; if you are rich, you should help the world."

"I am already in a high position, so I should live for the people of the world."

"I just hope that the world will be peaceful and the people will live and work in peace and contentment."

"Oh, you..."

Zheng Yi also shook his head and was helpless about Wang Anshi.

"Mr. Chen, bring me the Sun Decision and the Fiery Flame Skill."

"promise!"

Chen Liancang grabbed with his backhand, and two books appeared in his hand.

"These are two printed copies of cultivation techniques, one is the gold-attributed "Sun Art" and the other is the fire-attributed "Fiery Flame Technique". They are most suitable for you, Wang Qing."

Zheng Yi said: "I understand your intention to govern the country, but I don't want to bury you, a rough diamond."

"After the world is at peace, you can do whatever you want with me, Lord Wang."

Wang Anshi thought for a moment, then respectfully took the two manuals and said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty. We will obey your order!"

The three of them left, and Zheng Yi said indifferently: "Go on."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Soon, the testing continued.

Not long after, all of Zheng Yi's Shadow Guards, Palace Guards, Embroidered Uniform Guards, East Factory, and members of the Imperial Party were finally tested.

What satisfied Zheng Yi was that among the more than 2,000 people, there were three people with spiritual roots!

This ratio is astonishing!
"Mr. Chen."

"The old slave is here."

"The Spirit Testing Ceremony in a month will be handed over to you and Taoist Tianxingzi. I need to go into seclusion again."

Chen Liancang immediately knelt down and said, "This old slave obeys your order!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely handle this matter properly!"

"it is good!"

After sending Chen Liancang away, Zheng Yi entered the quiet room again.

His divine consciousness came into contact with the Yin-Yang Treasure Mirror, and his sight was quickly drawn to Weiyang Mountain.

"Ok?"

As soon as he came here, Zheng Yi had a question in his mind.

What appeared in his sight was the gap between two large, warm and tempting peach-shaped soft flesh.

Faintly, Zheng Yi could smell a milky aroma.

"This, this is..."

(End of this chapter)