Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 486 - 276: When a Nation is About to Perish, Monsters Emerge Frequently_2

"Upon hearing this, the kings felt somewhat relieved.

The Demon Suppressing True Monarch revealed a trace of appreciation. Indeed, unlike the other kings, this was the mindset of a practitioner focused on production.

Truly reassuring!

At this moment, the Demon Suppressing True Monarch sat in the upper seat, while the kings remained silent and reluctantly signed the alliance.

After signing the alliance, Chen Qing brought out four Pill Gu and had Su Yi present them to King Li, You King, Iron King, and King Ye.

’These Gu are Pill Gu, discovered by my Master and fellow disciples. Although not abundant now, we do have some.’

’If the four of you wish, you can send disciples to Jiuhe City to study. If they pass the assessment, they can also obtain Pill Gu.’

The Iron King was overjoyed upon seeing the Gu and said, ’Prince Wen, is this the kind of Gu that can produce elixirs?’

Chen Qing replied, ’Indeed.’

King Li and You King didn’t expect that they too might have such a chance!

Their national power was weak, and they had always been marginal figures.

Now, Chen Qing, the new ruler, showed kindness to them, so they naturally agreed with delight and began discussing the details.

King Li asked, ’Prince Wen, what about the quota?’

Chen Qing replied, ’According to the different situations of each country, there are distinctions. For such minor matters, let the civil officials underneath us discuss. We should only determine a strategy!’

You King said, ’That’s fair enough.’

Afterward, the kings settled more matters, such as supplies of raw materials for elixirs by Lin Country and Yan Country, which would also yield some benefits.

With these advantages, King Lin and Flame King’s attitudes also changed.

As for the King of Qi, Chen Qing was not yet able to judge the situation in Qi Country, making it difficult to make a decision.

Previously, during the kings’ alliances, it was the Old King Qi who participated, but now it’s the Young King Qi. Clearly, a succession took place.

What puzzled Chen Qing was why such a young one succeeded to the throne. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

The rule of a king for a thousand years was common, and at the time of their demise, the heirs were usually in the prime of hundreds of years old.

This was indeed the first time seeing such a Young King Qi.

After the alliance ended, Chen Qing and King Wu sat in a guesthouse, with King Wu lifting a cup of tea to sip, ’Why are you pressuring the Water Country so much?’

Chen Qing replied, ’I not only want to abolish the Water Country, but I also want the Water King to die.’

King Wu said, ’So you aim to push him hard, for a cornered dog will leap over a wall.’

’This current Water King is a mere fool; even with the King Gu, he’s only at the Sky-reaching Realm, which is a real waste.’

Chen Qing said, ’True, the King Gu must be possessed by a strong one.’

’Once I manage to abolish the Water Country, I must present one to my father-in-law.’

King Wu laughed heartily, ’I have three regiments of troops under my command, and you are just establishing your kingdom now, lacking in troops.’

’Moreover, your second brother also bears the King Gu and cannot be idle; let him lead a regiment.’

’In addition, use the experts from Hidden Sword Mountain as you see fit.’

Chen Qing bowed, ’Thank you, father-in-law.’

At this moment, Su Yi arrived, ’Prince Wen, King Wu, the King of Qi requests to see Prince Wen!’

Chen Qing waved his hand and said, ’Can’t you see I’m discussing important matters with my father-in-law? Make him wait!’

After Su Yi left, Chen Qing asked, ’Father-in-law, what’s the situation with the King of Qi?’

King Wu replied, ’It’s just a normal change within the royal family.’

’Old King Qi fell, and the two princes under his command vied for the throne.’

’The eldest prince won but was left with hidden injuries and died violently only seven days after taking the throne.’

’As a result, the offspring of the eldest prince contested for the throne again, turning the royal city into a chaotic battlefield, and, along with the previous competitors, all fell eventually.’

’The only surviving heir was just this little one.’

’Truly lucky.’

Chen Qing had always been skeptical of such coincidences. ’Wasn’t there anyone else involved?’

King Wu said, ’That Qi Country borders the Water Country, in the north of Water Country, close to Ye Country.’

King Wu stopped there, and Chen Qing immediately understood. It seemed that Water Country’s royal family had meddled.

’Thank you, father-in-law, for informing me of this.’

King Wu said, ’It’s no problem; now we are family, no need for such words.’

’That little one exhausted the power of his family to get him here. You should go meet with him; he’s royalty, after all.’

Chen Qing bowed, ’With this, the son-in-law takes his leave!’

Approaching the adjacent guesthouse, Xuan Mang was already waiting there, ’Your Majesty, there are no issues; you may enter without worry.’

Chen Qing nodded, approving of Xuan Mang’s carefulness.

Now that he had only arrived in this incarnation, such thoroughness was commendable, making him confident that his palace would be constructed even more meticulously.

Inside the guesthouse, Xuan Mang and Qi Country’s Upper General stood behind the main seats, and Chen Qing noticed the young one appeared somewhat anxious.

As soon as he sat down, the King of Qi stood, bowed deeply, and said, ’I implore Prince Wen to save me!’

Chen Qing sat calmly and asked, ’What’s the matter?’

The King of Qi stated, ’I came to the throne young and soon discovered traitors within my country, persuading me to take the Water King’s daughter as queen.’

’They say that, being young and powerless to control the situation, I should wed a capable princess as queen to better govern the land.’

’My prime minister, being in-laws with the royal family of Water Country, recommended the Water King’s princess.’

’If I don’t comply, he would...’

The Upper General of Qi Country also sighed, ’Should the king refuse, unspeakable things may happen!’

Chen Qing shouted, ’Stop this nonsense, the kings were anointed by the Miao God, how dare a tiny tribe attempt treason?’

The King of Qi said, ’Who knows? The King Gu remains in his hands, and if I don’t marry the Water King’s daughter, he claims I am not yet of age and unable to rule!’

Chen Qing roared, ’Outrageous! It has come to this!’

’Prepare the King’s Chariot. My palace rotates every three years, and now it’s time again; the next stop will be Qi Country!’

’Send orders to Jiuhe City to move the palace to Qi Country!’

Chen Qing reassured, ’Do not worry, with me here, a mere tribal chief would not dare behave so audaciously!’

It seemed the Water King still harbored nefarious intentions, wanting to leave a royal bloodline in Qi Country.

Chen Qing always preferred to cut weeds and eliminate the roots; how could he allow such things to happen!

The King of Qi was slightly relieved, ’With Prince Wen here, I can safely sit on the throne without fear daily.’

’If Prince Wen doesn’t mind, I am willing to take Prince Wen as my Master and listen to his teachings daily!’

Chen Qing chuckled, ’You are wise; once I set things right, it will not be too late to perform the ceremony of becoming a disciple.’

The King of Qi bowed deeply, ’As a disciple, I thank Master greatly!’

Chen Qing accepted and walked out of the guesthouse, asking, ’What’s the reputation of the Water King’s daughter?’

Xuan Mang replied, ’She has already reached a hundred years of age but remains unmarried, waiting in the inner chambers.’

Chen Qing looked at Su Yi, ’Anything else?’

Su Yi said, ’According to Qing Ran, it seems Water Country plans to use the scheme of substituting the lesser for the greater, first marrying the Water King’s princess into the court and simultaneously dispatching a princely family member as a resident escort.’

’Furthermore, there are some unsavory matters imitating the dragon tribe; speaking of it would taint Your Majesty’s ears.’

Chen Qing stated, ’How audacious?’

’Having royal siblings conceive under false pretenses and claim it to be the child of the young King Qi, do they take the king for a fool?’

’Oh, right, since they dare act so, it implies the King of Qi won’t live to adulthood.’

’Moreover, with the King of Qi’s current low skill level, if they employ dream entry or illusions, the king would be truly unable to discern them.’

’Truly malicious intentions.’

Su Yi remarked, ’When a nation nears its end, people do all sorts of things.’

Xuan Mang asked, ’How should we handle this matter?’

Chen Qing said, ’The kingdom was consecrated by the Miao God, and their attempt to usurp the god-given royal power is sacrilegious!’

’Let them proceed for now. Capture them live before the marriage takes place and accuse the Water King of sacrilege!’

’It seems he won’t even preserve his kingdom’s lineage for another thirty years.’

’From today, investigate Water Country’s military arrangements, both Sky-reaching Realm and Feather Transformation Realm individuals, find them all for me.’

’We shall meet with the Southern Sea King soon.’

’After the King’s Chariot leaves Qi Country, proceed slowly and wait until they are desperate enough to force the palace, then intervene to stabilize the situation.’

’For the matters during this period, consult with the queen and the Commandery Princess, this Divine Image must also be reached by now.’

Chen Qing returned to his senses, opened his eyes, and was already back at the Dead Sea Palace.

’As a country approaches ruin, evildoers emerge.’

’I didn’t expect Nanli’s situation to change so rapidly as well.’

’It seems the contest among the princes of King Qi gave the Water Country an opportunity.’

’Thus, preparations should be made.’"