chsdbacks Chapter 111: Yangming Divine Sword
Chapter 111: Yangming Divine Sword
"Spirit Gu?"
The next day, Zhang Ping arrived at the Prince's Mansion.
In a quiet courtyard, four people sat around.
A beautiful woman dressed in an unusually colorful dress is frowning in thought, with an ancient book in front of her that has only a few pages open.
"Madam, this spirit worm is very important to young friend Zhang. Is there any record of it?" Chu Batian leaned closer to the woman in the colorful dress, looking at the ancient book, but he did not see any relevant records.
On the other side, Zhang Ping and Xiao Ling'er were quietly enjoying their tea.
The woman in the colorful dress was none other than Miao Caiyan, the wife of the current King of Chu. Before marrying Chu Batian, she was the legitimate princess of the Southern Border royal family and had been quite knowledgeable about Gu insects since childhood.
Therefore, upon learning that Zhang Ping had come to visit seeking clues about a type of Gu worm, Chu Batian summoned his wife.
Miao Caiyan's sexy eyebrows relaxed slightly. She closed the ancient book on the table and slowly said:
"The Jing Gu is a very ancient type of Gu worm in the Southern Frontier royal family. Its earliest appearance can be traced back thousands of years, when the Southern Frontier royal family was just rising to power."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ping was overjoyed. He had indeed come to the right place at the Prince of Nan's residence; there really was a record of it!
He quickly asked, "Does Madam possess any spirit-inducing poison?"
If Miao Caiyan had it, he wouldn't need to travel all the way to the southern border to find it; he could simply exchange it directly.
However, Miao Caiyan's words poured cold water on his enthusiasm.
She shook her head slightly, her expression turning somewhat strange.
"The royal family of Southern Xinjiang has not produced any spirit Gu in a long time, and I do not have any. Moreover, even in Southern Xinjiang, it is difficult to find any readily available. The only way is to ask someone from the royal family of Southern Xinjiang to refine one for you."
Hearing this, Zhang Ping was puzzled, and Xiao Ling'er, who was standing beside him, also asked curiously, "Aunt Miao, what exactly is the use of this spirit worm?"
Miao Caiyan suddenly revealed a strange expression and said, "In the early days of the rise of the Southern Border royal family, they were subjected to evil curses by their rival forces, which caused all the men in the royal family to lose their fertility."
"To ensure the continuation of their family bloodline, the royal family of the Southern Frontier spared no effort and spent decades developing a type of Gu worm called Jing Gu, which was used to neutralize the evil Gu curse."
"Although the Essence Gu is not of high grade, it has unique effects and can greatly enhance a man's fertility. However, due to the special materials used in its production, the royal family stopped producing it after the crisis and only preserved the method of production."
Upon hearing this, all three people present turned their gazes to Zhang Ping with strange expressions.
The royal family of Southern Xinjiang went to great lengths to refine the essence gu because they had lost their fertility; why did Zhang Ping travel thousands of miles to find it?
Xiao Ling'er was struggling to suppress her laughter, her slender shoulders trembling uncontrollably. Chu Batian also coughed lightly and patted Zhang Ping's shoulder with a slightly reassuring gesture:
"Young friend Zhang, injuries are common in martial arts battles. Don't let shame prevent you from seeking help. I have a renowned physician from the capital, the Great Wei Dynasty, who may be able to assist you."
"Yes, we don't usually need to use the essence gu," Miao Caiyan chimed in.
Feeling the strange gazes focused on him, Zhang Ping felt a chill run down his spine.
What's going on? Are they treating him like a patient with erectile dysfunction?
He rubbed his temples speechlessly and explained, "Madam, King Chu, things are not as you think. I sought out the Essence Gu only to refine a secret medicine."
"I am not injured, and I do not need a miracle doctor."
Before Zhang Ping could finish speaking, Chu Batian sighed and raised his hand to stop him.
"Young friend Zhang, there's no need to say more, I understand. It's what one of your friends needs."
Zhang Ping: "..."
Seeing that he couldn't explain himself, Zhang Ping simply gave up and looked at the group, letting them think what they wanted.
My friend's illness was so severe that even the most skilled doctors were helpless; only a spiritual poison could cure it.
Upon learning of Zhang Ping's intentions, Miao Caiyan's smile faded, and she frowned, saying, "If you insist on searching for the Essence Gu, I can give you a token. With this token, you can go directly to the current King of Southern Xinjiang."
"She is my older sister."
"Thank you, Madam!" Zhang Ping hadn't expected Miao Caiyan to have this connection; no wonder she became Chu Batian's legal wife.
A moment later, Miao Caiyan brought out a jade pendant.
"This is a jade pendant given to me by my elder sister when I got married. It is also a token of the royal family of Southern Xinjiang. With this jade pendant, you can go directly to the royal city when you arrive in Southern Xinjiang."
Zhang Ping accepted the jade pendant.
The jade pendant is entirely purple and long, with various strange insects carved on it, which should resemble some powerful Gu worms.
After examining it for a moment, he carefully put away the jade pendant and thanked Miao Caiyan again.
A moment later, a maidservant served tea and snacks.
Zhang Ping discovered it was a type of milk tea. He took a sip and found it to be rich in flavor.
Miao Caiyan explained, "This is a unique green bamboo tea from the southern border. In the entire Great Wei, only my Southern Prince's Mansion has it."
"I see," Zhang Ping said, suddenly understanding. The green bamboo tea had a unique flavor that suited him perfectly. He took another sip and suddenly asked:
"Why haven't we seen Director Chu?"
The first King of Chu, Chu Xiongshan, established a rule that the throne would be passed down for a hundred years. As a result, the Chu royal family lived in harmony and had fewer worries about fighting for power.
Upon learning that Chu Batian was Chu Hanwei's father, he decided to take the opportunity to meet the icy-faced woman on his trip. However, a whole morning passed without him noticing.
Having found a clue about the spirit poison, Zhang Ping casually asked about it.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Xiao Ling'er exclaimed in surprise, "You didn't know?"
Zhang Ping was taken aback: "Know what?"
"Sister Wei was recently recognized by the Yangming Divine Sword and has gone to the capital to receive her inheritance. After the inheritance, she will become the next Director of the Demon Extermination Bureau."
"What?" Zhang Ping's expression changed slightly. Was there such a thing?
The Director of the Demon Extermination Division is the chief director in charge of the entire Demon Extermination Division of the Great Wei Dynasty! He is far superior to a branch director in a small place like Lingchuan.
Xu Rulin didn't mention it either, and given his limited access to information, he naturally had no way of knowing.
Seeing his expression, Xiao Ling'er knew he hadn't heard anything, and she curled her lip speechlessly: "Country bumpkin."
Zhang Ping's face darkened upon hearing this.
Xiao Ling'er then explained triumphantly, "Do you know about the Yangming Divine Sword?"
"I don't know." Zhang Ping shook his head. He had read many ancient books, but none of them mentioned the Yangming Divine Sword.
"Hmph, you must have heard of Wang Yangming, right?"
"The legendary Yangming Daoist who killed Shanze?" Zhang Ping pondered for a moment, then raised an eyebrow.
He had heard about this person from Wen Gaoyang.
When the Great Wei Dynasty was founded, Shanze wanted to divide the land and establish a separate territory. However, Wang Tian, who came from the Wanling Great Domain, stopped him and blocked him at the Ghost Heaven River, but he was too badly injured to kill him.
Later, Wang Tian spread his teachings to the Great Wei and took in several disciples, one of whom was Wang Yangming.
Not long after spreading the teachings, Wang Tian departed, embarking on a journey to find his way away from the old lands of Wei and Zhao.
Among Wang Tian's disciples, Wang Yangming was the most outstanding. In just a few hundred years, he reached the peak of the Marrow-Entering Realm and further innovated upon the sword techniques passed down by Wang Tian, creating the Yangming Sword Technique, which became famous throughout the world by the Demon Extermination Bureau!
This sword technique is extremely yang and powerful, and is especially effective against demons! When Chu Hanwei broke through the encirclement in Lingchuan County, he used the Yangming Sword Technique.
However, decades ago, Wang Yangming reached the pinnacle of his cultivation, unable to progress any further, and began to travel the world, exorcising demons. His whereabouts were unknown to anyone in the Demon Exorcism Bureau.
Rumors circulate that the demon king Shan Ze, who had ruled over the Ghost River for hundreds of years, perished at the hands of Wang Yangming.
Having understood these records, Zhang Ping nodded in realization, but then asked with a puzzled look:
"What does this have to do with Chu Hanwei receiving the inheritance?"
"Fool! The Yangming Divine Sword is the personal sword of Lord Wang Yangming. It has long been divine and contains the seal of the Lord's inheritance."
"Those who gain the approval of the Yangming Divine Sword will be appointed as the next Director of the Demon Extermination Bureau, receiving a great inheritance and becoming the strongest of the next generation!"
Xiao Ling'er pouted and took the opportunity to move the pastries in front of Zhang Ping to her own side:
"Originally, the Yangming Divine Sword disappeared without a trace after the master left. But a few days ago, Sister Wei went out to practice her sword and found the sword in South Lake. She then recognized the divine sword as her master."
The Chu Batian couple, standing to the side, smiled and sipped their tea in silence.
Naturally, parents are overjoyed that their daughter has achieved so much. However, they don't want to show it in front of Zhang Ping, lest it seem like they are boasting or showing off.
Zhang Ping remained silent. To the three of them, this silence meant they were speechless with shock at the news.
After a few moments, Xiao Ling'er swallowed the pastries in a few bites, then glanced at the other plate in front of Zhang Ping and quietly reached out to steal it.
At the same time, he lowered his voice and said, "Zhang Ping, don't panic. You are the greatest genius in the history of the Great Wei Dynasty, and you are definitely worthy of Sister Wei."
Zhang Ping ignored her words, his mind filled with a few big question marks.
It is said that Wang Yangming killed Shan Ze; however, Shan Ze's heart was sealed on Ghost Cloud Mountain by a long sword.
After obtaining the Heart of the Mountain and Marsh, he accidentally lost the sword in the Lanjiang River. He later went to look for it but to no avail.
If memory serves me correctly, the geographical maps I obtained from Xu Rulin show that the Lanjiang River flows eastward and merges into the territory of the Southern Prince's Mansion...
Could it be... such a coincidence?