Xie An only then recovered and immediately retracted his Qi sense.
Seeing that the three people looked normal, Xie An also confirmed one thing: even Martial Dao Grandmasters couldn't detect him using his Qi sense to perceive their life aura.
The so-called Qi sense shouldn't be something related to Martial Dao.
The enchanting woman named Chilian not only didn't put on airs, but instead smiled and handed Xie An a cup of tea.
"This tea is a gift from the Heavenly Father, it's Heavenly Tea. Even ordinary Red Robe Priests don't have the blessing to enjoy it."
Chilian intentionally glanced at Xie An, instantly making Xie An feel that her eyes were full of charm, with a hint of soul-stirring allure.
Xie An asked himself, he had seen many beautiful women in this world. The courtesans of Qingwu and Heize counties, Zhao Qing'er was even a chivalrous woman, and there was also Su Yuqing, the stunningly talented Eldest Princess.
But none of them had the soul-stirring effect of this Chilian.
Xie An guessed that the cultivation technique Chilian practiced might be related to charming and bewitching people's hearts.
A Martial Dao Grandmaster shouldn't be underestimated.
However, Xie An wasn't one to be trifled with either. After a slight daze, he regained his clarity. When he took the teacup, he still pretended to be very fascinated, staring at Chilian foolishly, as if his soul had been hooked away.
Chilian was very satisfied to see this. She blinked her eyes, then released her hand holding the teacup, and also stopped releasing her charming methods, smiling and returning to stand behind the Heavenly Father.
Only then did Xie An pretend to recover, shuddering all over. The teacup in his hand overturned, spilling all the tea.
Xie An was greatly horrified and quickly cupped his hands and lowered his head, "I'm sorry, this humble one is meeting the Heavenly Father for the first time, and is apprehensive in his heart, so I was rude. I spilled the Heavenly Tea bestowed by the Heavenly Father. Please, Heavenly Father, bestow Heavenly Tea again."
Xie An wouldn't drink a cup of tea from an unknown source. What if it was poison, or something else bad... it would be difficult to deal with if he drank it.
Just as he was thinking about how to prevaricate, Chilian gave Xie An an excuse. Xie An immediately took advantage of the situation.
In order to avoid the Heavenly Father continuing to bestow Heavenly Tea, Xie An simply took the initiative to ask for Heavenly Tea, showing a greedy and insatiable appearance.
It would be best if the Heavenly Father didn't give him any more.
If he continued to give Heavenly Tea, Xie An would need to think of another way to prevaricate.
Fortunately, Chilian hummed softly at this time, "Heavenly Tea isn't something you can drink whenever you want. Once it's spilled, it's gone."
Xie An was overjoyed in his heart, secretly thinking that this Chilian had helped him a lot. However, on the surface, he made a very annoyed and self-blaming appearance, and said with great disappointment: "It's just that I have a shallow blessing."
The Heavenly Father then spoke, "I heard that young friend Liu Mu wants to offer one million taels to help the Holy Church's great cause?"
Xie An said: "This humble one greatly admires the Heavenly Father's enlightenment of all living beings and his teaching of the Longevity Method. I am willing to devote myself to the Holy Church, let alone a mere million taels of silver."
The Heavenly Father listened and nodded slightly, knowing that this Liu Mu's contribution to the Holy Church was false, and that he mainly coveted the Longevity Method.
However, the Heavenly Father wasn't angry. Most of the high-level priests were like this.
The low-level believers were truly brainwashed and became fanatical members of Tian'an Bang, death warriors!
As for the high-level believers, they themselves had high status, high cultivation, and were knowledgeable, so they weren't so easily brainwashed. However, they still pledged allegiance to Tian'an Bang, seeking the Longevity Method.
Facing Xie An, a Red Robe Priest who had risen to his position by throwing money at it, the Heavenly Father didn't brainwash him, but directly and generously said: "Young friend has a deep connection with this Church. Once you have contributed to this Church, I will personally teach you the Longevity Method."
Xie An was overjoyed: "Thank you, Heavenly Father, for bestowing me with merit... it's just that I... still have..."
Speaking halfway, Xie An suddenly revealed an embarrassed expression, wanting to say something but hesitating, as if he had some doubts.
The Heavenly Father was successfully intrigued by Xie An's words, "Young friend Liu Mu, if you have something to say, feel free to speak directly."
Xie An stammered, wanting to say something but not daring to say it. Finally, he gritted his teeth, putting on a desperate look, "Several months ago, this humble one asked Liu Fang to help introduce me to the Heavenly Father. At that time, this humble one's family did indeed have a million taels of silver. I originally wanted to offer it to the Holy Church, but recently, my eldest sister spent all the million taels on some kind of Immortal Treasure..."
Xie An paused and hesitated, looking worried and fearful. Not only did he not arouse the Heavenly Father's anger, but he greatly whetted the Heavenly Father's appetite.
The Heavenly Father calmly said: "Your eldest sister spent a million taels to buy an Immortal Treasure?"
Xie An said: "My eldest sister has been obsessed with the art of longevity since she was a child. She has spent no less than hundreds of thousands of taels to buy longevity cultivation methods, treasure scrolls, and so on. After learning that I had joined the Holy Church, my eldest sister was very happy. But recently, my eldest sister met a strange person. She also spent a million taels of silver to buy a square box from this strange person, saying it was some kind of Immortal Box. Although the box wasn't big, it was very heavy. The keyhole of the lock was about the shape of a little finger, and it couldn't be opened no matter what. Even chopping the box with a knife wouldn't leave a trace. I think my eldest sister has mostly been deceived, but the million taels have already been spent, and this humble one can't come up with a million taels in a short time. It will take a few months to raise the money. Please give me some time, Heavenly Father."
After speaking, Xie An showed a very ashamed expression, and looked at the Heavenly Father, as if he wanted to obtain the Heavenly Father's forgiveness. In reality, Xie An was carefully observing the Heavenly Father's expression and eyes.
Xie An described the shape and characteristics of the Seven Treasures Exquisite Box. And the Seven Treasures Exquisite Box was one of the two supreme treasures of the Longevity Church. If the person in front of him was really Guang Chanzi, he must have seen the Seven Treasures Exquisite Box. He would definitely show a surprised expression.
Besides, Xie An came to Tian'an Bang this time to swindle and deceive.
He already felt sorry for spending 80,000 taels before.
Did they really think that silver was blown in by the wind?
But the Heavenly Father didn't doubt Xie An's words too much. After all, Xie An had spent 80,000 taels to buy a Red Robe Priest, so he looked like a young master from a wealthy merchant family. It wouldn't seem too abrupt for his family to spend another million taels to buy an Immortal Treasure.
The Heavenly Father's expression was calm and unruffled, and he said: "The Holy Church's great cause aims for a hundred years. A few months doesn't matter. Chilian, you go and see young friend Liu Mu off. Young friend is a pillar of my Holy Church and needs to be treated and cultivated well."
"Yes, Heavenly Father."
Xie An bid farewell and left, but he was very happy in his heart.
He knew that the story he had fabricated had successfully aroused the Heavenly Father's interest. Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Chilian to see him off.
Chilian used an extra awning boat to send Xie An away from Hongze Lake, and even wanted to send Xie An home.
She said that Heize County was not peaceful now, and Chilian needed to ensure Xie An's safety. At the same time, it was also the Heavenly Father's grace.
Xie An didn't reject this, but instead showed a flattered appearance.
Along the way, Chilian was very curious about Xie An's background, but Xie An didn't explain it clearly. He only said that his family was a wealthy merchant from another place. He and his eldest sister depended on each other for life. After hearing the great name of Tian'an Bang, he brought money here to seek longevity.
Xie An had already thought of this excuse.
Many high-level priests of Tian'an Bang came from other places after hearing the name, so they wouldn't be suspicious.
Chilian didn't think much about it either.
Soon, they arrived outside a courtyard house in Heize County.
Xie An stopped and cupped his hands to thank her, "Thank you, Lord Chilian, for seeing me off. I'm already home."
Chilian didn't intend to leave, but instead looked at Xie An with a smile, revealing a charming look in her eyes, "Sister has been tired all the way, won't younger brother invite me in for a cup of water?"
Xie An's mind instinctively flashed with the scene from his previous life: Many couples who hadn't broken through their relationship, when sending the girl home at night, would use the excuse of going in for a cup of water when they arrived at her door, and then engage in illicit activities.
Although this Chilian in front of him was very beautiful, Xie An had no such thoughts at all. Instead, he felt that this Chilian was gloomy and cold.
Xie An didn't show it, but instead revealed an embarrassed look: "It's this humble one's honor that Lord Chilian can grace my humble abode with her presence. It's just that after buying the Immortal Box, my eldest sister has been unable to open the Immortal Box and has been depressed and sullen, and doesn't want to see outsiders."
Chilian smiled charmingly: "It doesn't matter, you go and inform her. There are many precious medicines in the Holy Church, which may be able to cure your eldest sister's illness."
Xie An revealed an embarrassed look, and finally reluctantly agreed, "Lord Chilian, please wait a moment, I'll go in and inform my eldest sister."
Hearing this, Chilian smiled brightly, "Younger brother, go quickly, sister will wait for you here."
Xie An bid farewell to Chilian, turned around and entered the courtyard, found Su Yuqing in the room, and told her what had happened.
Su Yuqing was greatly shocked after hearing this, and looked at Xie An with different eyes, "You plan to use the Seven Treasures Exquisite Box as bait?"
Xie An nodded, "Tian'an Bang is too big, Guang Chanzi is too cautious, and there are two Martial Dao Grandmasters beside him. It's too difficult to capture him in Hongze Lake. It's safest to lure him out."
Su Yuqing stared deeply at Xie An, her eyes revealing a very approving look.
She had spent many years with Xie An. Although Xie An had achieved some results before, to Su Yuqing, they were just minor successes, with a bit of luck involved.
But this time, Xie An's actions and measures greatly shocked the eldest princess, Su Yuqing.
After much deliberation, Su Yuqing agreed, "This plan is feasible. According to your description, that Chi Lian should be a ninth-grade grandmaster. I can hide my aura and pretend to be seriously ill."
Xie An was not surprised by this. The difference between a fourth-grade grandmaster and a ninth-grade grandmaster was five grades, so it was normal to have means to hide one's aura.
Soon, Su Yuqing performed a series of exercises, and she became weak and dying. After applying some makeup, her appearance was no longer similar. She lay on the bed, coughing incessantly, looking like she was about to die at any moment.
Xie An couldn't help but laugh inwardly.
This was the first time he had seen the eldest princess so weak.
Seeing that the eldest princess was so cooperative, Xie An was not stingy. He took out the Seven Treasures Exquisite Box and reluctantly placed it under the pillow next to the eldest princess, revealing a corner of it.
In addition, he took out some medicinal herbs and decocted them on the spot, creating a medicinal smell, and placed some medicine-taking utensils. He also casually knocked over some other objects in the room.
After confirming that nothing was missing, Xie An went out to welcome Chi Lian in.
Chi Lian entered the door, smelled the pungent medicinal smell, and saw Su Yuqing on the bed, and was indeed not suspicious.
When Chi Lian's gaze fell on the box under Su Yuqing's pillow, her eyes clearly brightened a lot.
Su Yuqing coughed repeatedly, indicating that she could not get up to greet Lord Chi Lian. Chi Lian said it was okay and that she would find the Heavenly Father to bring divine medicine.
After some polite greetings, Chi Lian got up and left.
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Su Yuqing kept coughing, and only stopped slowly when the footsteps faded away. She said to Xie An, "How was my performance just now?"
Xie An gave a thumbs up.
It was indeed too realistic.
Even Xie An, who knew the truth, couldn't help but feel pity and heartache when he saw Su Yuqing looking like she was about to die.
At this moment, Bai Hu dashed in from outside, speaking in human language, "She's gone."
Xie An stroked Bai Hu's head, "From now on, you will guard near the courtyard gate. If any strangers approach, report immediately."
During this period, Bai Hu naturally followed Xie An.
Following Master Huang was very boring.
Following Xie An was different. He ate delicious food and drank spicy drinks. Even if he was ravaged by Xie An a few times, it was quite worth it.
Su Yuqing smiled and returned the Immortal Box to Xie An, "I just felt that Chi Lian's gaze lingered on the Immortal Box for a long time. She should be tempted. Next, it depends on whether Guang Chanzi will take the bait."
Xie An carefully took the Immortal Box and frowned, "I always feel that this Guang Chanzi is not quite right..."
...
Hongze Lake, awning boat.
The Heavenly Father sat next to the desk, picked up the drawing drawn by Chi Lian, and carefully examined it.
The drawing showed the shape of the Immortal Box.
The Heavenly Father was very satisfied after reading it, "Wait a moment, I'll go out for a while."
The Heavenly Father left alone in a dugout canoe.
...
Outside Hongze Lake, Huaihe Daze.
The full moon hung high, and two sampan boats stayed in the center of the river. There was a person standing at the bow of each sampan.
An old man stood at the bow of the sampan on the west side, with the same appearance as the Heavenly Father.
And a young girl stood at the bow of the sampan on the east side, it was Chen Xi who had returned from the Five Elders Peak.
The two sides maintained a long silence.
Finally, the Heavenly Father cupped his hands, "Elder Sister, now everything is ready, only the east wind is missing. As long as you come back, I will immediately worship Elder Sister as the Heavenly Mother, above all people. The great cause of restoring my Changsheng Sect is just around the corner."
In front of Chen Xi, the Heavenly Father put his posture very low.
Although the Heavenly Father was the former dynasty's national teacher, he was obviously not enough in front of Chen Xi. Because Chen Xi was the founder of the Changsheng Sect, the former dynasty's Immortal Queen. The Changsheng Sect was able to have the grand occasion at that time, all thanks to the Immortal Queen.
Chen Xi shook her head, "Have you reached a cooperation with the Prince of Huainan?"
The Heavenly Father said: "That's right, when I was in Nanyang Prefecture before, I secretly met the Prince of Huainan many times. An agreement has been reached. Now that Li Hao is here, he has also privately visited me. As the nails set by the eldest princess in the Qingwu Town Demon Division were removed by Li Hao, our Tian'an Gang has developed rapidly. Now it already has hundreds of thousands of believers. In a few years, it can sweep more than a dozen counties. Even if the eldest princess knows about it, she will be powerless to recover."
Chen Xi looked calm, "Relying on a Prince of Huainan may not be successful."
The Heavenly Father said: "The Prince of Huainan has reached an agreement with the Five Old Demons."
Chen Xi shook her head, "Da Qian has a Martial Saint, even if the Five Old Demons join in, it will be difficult to achieve great things."
The Heavenly Father said: "What if we add Bei Liang?"
Chen Xi finally moved, "Bei Liang?"
The Heavenly Father said: "That's right. A demon girl has emerged from Bei Liang, rising rapidly. She has led the various tribes of Bei Liang to develop rapidly, and has a tendency to unify the sixteen countries of Bei Liang. That demon girl is also a Martial Saint. In a few years, when the sixteen countries of Bei Liang are unified, the demon girl can be called emperor. What fear is there of Da Qian?"
Chen Xi was silent for a long time before saying: "I didn't expect you to have such a big plan these years. If we add Bei Liang, we will have a considerable chance of winning. Maybe we can disintegrate Jingtai's dynasty."
The Heavenly Father smiled and said: "Therefore, my brother earnestly asks Elder Sister to return and preside over the affairs of the sect. I have already talked to the Prince of Huainan. In the future, when we start an uprising, the Prince of Huainan will respect my Tian'an Gang as the state religion. Tian'an Gang means to secure the country and eliminate the world. At that time, we will restore the Tianbao reign title, and Elder Sister can be the Great Country Heavenly Mother, and I will be the National Teacher. Let's join hands and sweep the world."
The Heavenly Father spoke with great enthusiasm and excitement.
But Chen Xi didn't have much excitement, and only said lightly: "Where is Hai Ming?"
The Heavenly Father said: "Hai Ming was caught by the Jingtai Emperor and imprisoned in the palace, his life and death are unknown... Most likely should be..."
Chen Xi asked again, "Where is the box in his hand?"
The Heavenly Father said: "Naturally, it fell into the hands of the Jingtai Emperor."
Chen Xi was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Younger brother, I am no longer very interested in grand ambitions. The Tianbao reign title is like floating clouds and dust to me. This palace is determined to attain longevity. I have already found some clues to longevity. You, take care of yourselves."
The Heavenly Father was greatly shocked, and cupped his hands and said: "Elder Sister, restoring the Tianbao reign title requires you. After all, the Changsheng Sect was founded by Elder Sister. The two great strange techniques were also created by Elder Sister."
Chen Xi waved her hand, "This palace has made up its mind. Although you and I have blood relations, we do not conspire with each other. This eldest princess is not simple, you take care of yourselves."
After speaking, Chen Xi turned around and drove the sampan away.
At this moment, two black sword lights suddenly rushed out from underwater, slashing straight at Chen Xi. Suddenly there was a loud "bang", and the sampan was immediately cut in half.
Chen Xi, who had dodged out, stood on a piece of driftwood, glaring at the Heavenly Father, "Younger brother, are you trying to kill someone to silence them?"
The Heavenly Father straightened his body, no longer with the humility just now, but with a sinister smile on his face: "This matter is of great importance, since you know my plan, how can I let you leave alive? Even if it is Elder Sister, you have to leave your life behind."
Chen Xi stared at the Heavenly Father for a long time, "I am your elder sister, I will not tell."
The Heavenly Father smiled sinisterly: "Elder Sister said just now that we do not conspire with each other. Rather than believing in blood relations, it is better to believe in a dead person. What's more, you created the two great strange techniques of refining corpses and refining souls, and your martial arts talent is too high. In the future, you may not be able to break through the Martial Saint. For the sake of the future long-term stability of Tian'an Gang, I can only be sorry to Elder Sister."
Humph.
Chen Xi snorted coldly and glanced at the two bald heads standing on the driftwood, "Two eighth-grade grandmasters can't do anything to this palace."
"Hehe ~" The Heavenly Father smiled sinisterly: "Elder Sister, don't I know your weakness? Before you came, I sprinkled the Bloodthirsty Powder that seals your secret treasure in the surrounding air. Don't you feel pain when mobilizing the secret treasure of the human body?"
Chen Xi exercised her skills slightly, and then was shocked, "Guang Chanzi, you dare to kill your elder sister!"
Humph.
Guang Chanzi sneered, "Those who want to achieve great things can kill even their closest relatives. This is what you taught me in the first place! I, Guang Chanzi, have been your chess piece all my life, and now it's time for me to come to the fore and let me be a chess player completely.
Fadu, Fayuan, kill her for me!"
