strictlysupreme 0001 The Imperial Grandson's Seven Years, Awakening from a Dream in One Morning
0001 The Imperial Grandson's Seven Years, Awakening from a Dream in One Morning
"I'll never become a terrestrial immortal in this lifetime."
"To be a wealthy prince and to acquire all sorts of strange and ingenious skills."
"I just want to be remembered in history and have a good reputation for generations to come, that's all."
Zhao Jing lay lazily in a rocking chair, looking old and decrepit.
The 17-year-old boy looks like a 37-year-old middle-aged man.
In broad daylight, I found myself in the garden, feeling melancholic about autumn.
It speaks of terrestrial immortals, whose names are etched in history, yet it sounds like a sigh.
The blonde maid, Bao'er, secretly shook her head.
As she massaged Zhao Jing's shoulders, she stammered:
"Your Highness, you mustn't say discouraging things."
Zhao Jing stretched and gave an order:
"Baby, I want to eat fish."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Bao'er forgot to offer any advice and devoted herself wholeheartedly to serving her master.
Her amber eyes narrowed, and a long leopard tail extended from behind her.
That's right, Bao'er is not human, but a rare leopard woman.
boom!
Bao'er's leopard tail slammed into the ground, causing the ice bucket several meters away to shake violently.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, a black carp broke through the ice and leaped into the air.
coming!
Bao'er narrowed her eyes slightly, her leopard tail already wrapped around a kitchen knife, and with a flick of the tail tip, the blade flashed like lightning.
The jade-like flesh of the black carp was precisely cut off.
Bao'er held up the paper-thin fish fillets on a crystal plate, and prepared sauce dishes and silver chopsticks.
Ah ~
Zhao Jing opened his mouth, and Bao'er used silver chopsticks to pick up a piece of fish, lightly dipped it in sauce, and put it into her mouth.
good to eat.
Zhao Jing was satisfied. He glanced at the remaining ice bucket and let out a satisfied burp.
"Baby, divide the rest among yourselves."
"You and Chen Zhong each take one, and the rest can be sliced and distributed to everyone in the kitchen."
Bao'er's eyes lit up, and its tail unconsciously perked up, then it quickly lowered itself.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
"This is a tribute of black carp given to you by His Highness, we... cannot eat it."
Bao'er comes from southern Xinjiang. She is not good at speaking and occasionally stutters.
"come over."
Zhao Jing beckoned, and after Bao'er squatted down in front of him, he lightly flicked his forehead in annoyance:
"If you don't eat it, then give it to someone else."
"Chen Zhong!"
A tall guard strode forward from a distance:
"Your Highness, please give your orders."
Zhao Jing pointed to the ice bucket:
"Your son, Tiger, is almost four years old, right?"
"Baby, don't want it. Take it home."
Upon hearing about his beloved son, Chen Zhong's face was filled with smiles:
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness!"
"Tiger will be four years old in two days. We need to find a teacher to start his elementary education."
Zhao Jing had an excellent memory and was very caring towards his subordinates.
Chen Zhong has good talent; he has reached the Innate Realm at a young age, so it is only natural to win him over.
I'll also tease Bao'er a little.
Zhao Jing's smile deepened:
"This is easy. Tomorrow I will inform Yuelu Academy and let Hu Zi enroll."
Chen Zhong was overjoyed upon hearing this and knelt on one knee:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!"
Zhao Jing waved his hand:
"It's nothing, just take the fish away."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Chen Zhongxin knew that His Highness was plotting something, so he pretended to follow suit.
"Meow!!"
Fish, my fish!
When Bao'er saw Xuanli being taken away, she immediately threw herself into Zhao Jing's arms.
Cheetahs belong to the subfamily Felinae, which are larger cats.
Zhao Jing suppressed a laugh and reached out to stroke his still-wild cheek:
"Baby, do you want some?"
The big cat no longer held back, stuck out its tongue, and licked Zhao Jing's hand hard.
Haha!
Zhao Jing laughed out loud, kneading the furry animal ears:
"But a promise is a promise, and the fish has been given to Tiger."
"Awooo!!"
Bao'er couldn't quite grasp the concept, so she licked even more diligently, from the back of her hand to her entire body.
Zhao Jing was instantly soaked.
"Baby, stop licking."
The big cat's attack intensified, pressing its entire body down on Zhao Jing, who was both amused and exasperated.
"Baby, you're so heavy..."
The man and the leopard frolicked as usual.
Seeing this, Chen Zhong couldn't help but smile:
"Your Highness, I recall that my son is still young and cannot digest the Xuanli carp."
After saying that, Chen Zhong put the ice bucket back in its original place.
Zhao Jing seized the opportunity to back down, pressing down on Bao'er's head:
"Okay, just say what you want to eat next time."
"Someone, cut the fish up and distribute it to the guards."
"Meow, Your Highness!!"
Bao'er cheered with joy.
Upon hearing this, the guards in the garden all expressed their gratitude:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness!"
For a moment, the garden was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Zhao Jing lay back in the chair, but a trace of sadness appeared on his face.
He wasn't just being generous.
However, it would take him at least three days to digest this jade-like flesh.
The surrounding laughter and cheers made Zhao Jing feel as if he were in another world.
It has been seventeen years since I was reincarnated.
In my previous life, I was a game designer.
In this life, he was born into the Crown Prince's residence and became a grandson of the emperor.
Even more exciting is that this world also has sword immortals and gods, making it possible to become an immortal.
Okay!
However, this joy was quickly shattered by a sigh from Physician Ye:
"Your Highness, the eldest grandson possesses innate royal talent and is destined for greatness, but the second grandson..."
The Crown Prince seemed to have anticipated this, and picked up Zhao Jing:
"He lacks martial prowess, doesn't he?"
Physician Ye nodded:
"His Highness the Second Grandson weighed only four pounds at birth; even if something unexpected had happened, it would have been clear that he was of ordinary birth."
"Your Highness may take the [Mysterious Pearl] in the future to forcefully unlock your martial arts, but..."
Physician Ye hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
The martial arts of the Great Yong Dynasty flourished, and the highest achievers could become terrestrial immortals.
However, not everyone can embark on the path of martial arts; there is a formidable barrier in between, known as "Martial Bone."
Without martial spirit, one is merely an ordinary person.
Of course, even ordinary bones can defy fate and change destiny, and Xuanzhu is one of them.
"Those who consume the Mystic Pearl will die, become mentally impaired, or become disabled. Among the survivors, very few can rival those born with martial prowess."
Even for the top-grade [Golden Profound Pearl] of Beichen Palace, the chance of success is only about 50%.
"There's no need for that. Jing'er is content to be a wealthy and leisurely prince in this life."
The Crown Prince held the infant Zhao Jing in his arms, his eyes filled with nothing but tenderness.
"Jing'er, smile."
what?
At that moment, Zhao Jing opened his sleepy eyes, rolled his eyes, and made the Crown Prince burst into laughter.
Even Physician Ye, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but glance at it.
As the emperor grows old, the struggle for the throne intensifies, and outstanding offspring become a crucial bargaining chip.
Your Highness doesn't seem to care?
The crown prince teased Zhao Jing as he answered:
"Everyone hopes their son will be like a dragon, but talent and wisdom often attract great attention. I only wish my son to keep a simple heart, for a peaceful life is the true achievement."
"With Wei'er around, Jing'er doesn't need martial arts talent."
"Wow!!"
Zhao Jing originally thought he would be regarded as a useless son, but unexpectedly, the situation took a turn for the better, and he immediately relaxed and burst into tears.
From then on, Zhao Jing began a happy seventeen-year life as the grandson of the emperor.
They ate delicacies from the mountains, wore brocade and silk, were surrounded by a large retinue of servants, and were accompanied by beautiful women who added fragrance to their lives—their life was extremely luxurious.
But powerful nobles without military force are nothing more than rootless duckweed, which can be blown away at the slightest breeze.
Zhao Jing did not want to be a weakling.
With the Xuanzhu formula, we can improve it to make the success rate 100%!
However, the difficulty of this task far exceeds expectations.
When he found the recipe for the Mysterious Pearl in the Crown Prince's study, he was completely stunned.
"There are three types of Xuanzhu: Iron Xuanzhu, Silver Xuanzhu, and Gold Xuanzhu."
"My father possesses the recipe for the [Iron Mystic Pearl], which requires 2 catties of mercury, 12 taels of lead oxide, and 10 taels of black iron as the main ingredients, along with..."
"When the Mysterious Pearl merges with the bone marrow, it can form a martial bone, which is the foundation of martial arts."
Martial arts are divided into the Mysterious Pass, True Essence, Innate, Grandmaster, Great Grandmaster, and the legendary Land Immortal.
Only with a Mystic Pearl can mortal bones have a gateway to practice and embark on the path of martial arts.
But is this [Mysterious Pearl] really edible?
Zhao Jing suddenly understood why taking the [Mysterious Pearl] had a high mortality rate.
What should we do then?
To conduct experiments.
He needs to find the optimal ratio.
When Zhao Jing was seven years old, he confronted his father, saying he wanted to build a laboratory to study the Xuanzhu (mysterious pearl).
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince solemnly admonished him:
"Jing'er, there are many eyes and ears outside the manor now."
"If you test medicine on people, you must first have them sign a life-or-death contract, otherwise even your aunt will use this as an excuse to cause trouble."
The Crown Prince is known for his benevolence and has received strong support from Confucian scholars, so he needs to maintain his dignity.
Once the "human drug testing" is exposed, it will surely be attacked by the kings.
But Zhao Jing rejected it:
"Father, I will not test medicine on people."
The crown prince countered:
"So, Jing'er plans to use orcs?"
"No, I'll use a mouse!"
Zhao Jing revealed his plan.
He plans to test the drug on mice to improve the formula.
The achievements of modern medicine are built on the bones of countless mice.
This is scientific thinking, and it's also an advantage that time travelers possess.
That sounds very feasible!
The more the prince listened, the stranger it seemed.
Is this really my son?
Zhao Jing was intelligent from a young age and could apply his knowledge of the classics, history, philosophy, and literature to other situations.
But this experimental method cannot be described as genius.
He is a monster, a true monster.
"Father, am I very clever?"
"How does it compare to my older brother?"
Zhao Jing then revealed a childlike, smug smile, dispelling the Crown Prince's doubts.
Orphan children should be this smart!
A genius obsessed with strange and ingenious skills will not pose a threat to the Crown Prince.
The crown prince placed his hands on Zhao Jing's tender shoulders:
"No problem, you and Wei'er are evenly matched."
"Whatever Jing'er wants to do, I will support her as her father."
"Wait, Father."
Zhao Jing added a few more words:
"A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind; I do not wish to make a fuss about it."
"If anything is accomplished, it will all belong to my elder brother or father."
The Crown Prince understood something, and immediately embraced Zhao Jing, letting out a sigh:
"Jing'er, I'm sorry you had to go through this."
It's okay.
The child knew that his father had used a secret method to concentrate the talents of the twins into one person.
It's purely random, depending on individual chance. It could be me, or it could be my older brother.
Your failure to address the issue directly demonstrates a woman's compassion.
If it were me, I would definitely eliminate them completely.
Furthermore, I have a deep understanding of this, and I only want to treat you as my biological father, to shower you with gold coins.
If we get the gold coins, we're even.
As for my elder brother becoming emperor, and me pursuing martial arts to become an immortal, wouldn't that be carefree and happy?
The throne is as fleeting as clouds to me.
Zhao Jing simply smiled calmly:
"Father, I am doing well and have not suffered any grievances."
"It is my honor to be born into a royal family."
Afterwards, the Crown Prince bestowed upon him a treasure called the "Thousand Illusion Pearl," which could transform into a puppet.
Zhao Jing used his father's gold coins to transform himself into a Taoist priest.
Soon, with the support of the Crown Prince's residence, this Taoist priest began to refine the Mystic Pearl in a grand manner.
During this time, Zhao Jing also conveniently "invented" newspapers, soap, new-style looms, firearms, gunpowder, and so on.
The position of the Crown Prince is becoming increasingly secure.
He retired gracefully after achieving his goals, and his fame remained unnoticed.
In everyone's eyes, Zhao Jing was just a future wise king who had no cultivation but cared for his subordinates and provided relief to the poor.
His only flaw is that he likes to lie down.
Because Zhao Jing would exhaust his mental energy every time he used the Thousand Illusion Pearl.
Occasionally, when checking on Xuanzhu's research progress, he would say a few discouraging words, just like at the beginning.
After ten years of hard work, he increased the success rate of the Iron Profound Pearl from 30% to 70%, surpassing the best Golden Profound Pearl in Beichen Palace.
Once it's made public, he will be the greatest alchemist of humankind, and his name will be etched in history.
But 70% is still not 100%.
Zhao Jing only has one life.
Seventeen-year-old Zhao Jing was still an ordinary person, having only practiced some martial arts.
Seventeen-year-old Zhao Wei has already reached the Grandmaster realm and is widely known in the imperial court as the "Good Holy Grandson".
Based on the progress, it seems that it will take until he is thirty years old to perfect Xuanzhu.
If one cultivates to become a terrestrial immortal, one will be one step behind others.
Looking back, Zhao Jing couldn't help but sigh.
Others who travel through time for two or three years will be ruling the world.
But he is still considering how to get started with martial arts.
Moreover, he hadn't even begun to understand martial arts, so his memories weren't as vivid as they were in his previous life.
I remember the gunpowder recipes better than the game content I created before.
Just as Zhao Jing was pondering, a soft, sweet voice rang in his ear:
"Your Highness, I grilled a skewer of lamb and sprinkled it with salt and pepper."
"It's very, very delicious."
It turned out to be Bao'er; she had specially grilled lamb skewers for Zhao Jing.
Zhao Jing couldn't help but chuckle.
"Ah~"
He opened his mouth, and Bao'er quickly handed it to him.
good to eat.
Bao'er whispered a few words of advice:
"You can't say those discouraging things again."
Zhao Jing smiled with relief:
"Very well, I will surely become a terrestrial immortal."
Bao'er's face lit up with joy, and she hesitated:
"That, that Jun Wu, Jun Wu..."
A ruler's word is his bond.
Bao'er nodded excitedly:
"Yes, that's it!"
After finishing his lamb skewers and taking a sip of wine, Zhao Jing stretched and lay back down.
"I'm going to sleep."
Upon seeing this, Bao'er instantly transformed into a lithe cheetah.
A person and a leopard embraced and fell asleep, enjoying a cozy afternoon nap.
Bao'er loves to stick close to Zhao Jing; it makes her feel safe and secure.
In the past, the cheetah clan was robbed, and all its members were captured and sold into slavery in Yujing.
Bao'er followed them all the way to save her people.
Perhaps it was fate, but Bao'er was discovered by Zhao Jing in Yujing. She pretended to be a stray cat and bared her teeth.
The man and the leopard met.
Zhao Jing used mutton skewers to lure Bao'er and spent money to save her people.
From then on, Bao'er stayed by Zhao Jing's side, inseparable from him.
Seeing this, the guards quietly retreated outside the garden.
Zhao Jing hugged the big cat and fell into a deep sleep.
I slept very soundly.
Even he found it strange, as he had never slept like this since his reincarnation.
Before he knew it, it was already dark. Zhao Jing slowly woke up and found that the big cat was no longer in his arms.
All around was deathly silent.
Where have all the people gone?
Zhao Jing immediately sensed something was wrong.
Bao'er is a sleepyhead and often curls up in my arms, not wanting to get up.
Eat well and sleep well, sleep well and eat well.
How could it be missing?
Moreover, once he wakes up, the servants must attend to him immediately.
"Bao'er?"
"Chen Zhong! Lin Xiu! Lu Fang! Wang Sen!"
Zhao Jing called out repeatedly.
No one answered.
Calm down.
Zhao Jing's heart sank, and he quickly checked the treasures on his person.
His right hand grasped the Thousand Illusion Pearl, his left hand examined the Heavenly Silkworm Robe on his body, and then he fastened the Sumeru Ring on his index finger.
At this moment, the white light of the [Haoran Jade Pendant] on his chest rippled slightly, protecting his entire body.
As a grandson of the emperor, Zhao Jing was favored by his family and naturally possessed countless treasures.
His lack of martial arts cultivation does not mean he has low combat strength.
Even a grandmaster would have to break a few teeth to kill him!
With a thought, Zhao Jing felt the Haoran Jade Pendant shine brightly, enveloping his entire body and protecting him from external evil.
This was a birthday gift from his maternal grandfather, the abbot of Yuelu Academy, which was said to be able to withstand a blow from a grandmaster.
Immediately afterwards, he took out two [Evil-Slaying Sword Talismans] from his Sumeru Ring and hid them in his sleeve.
As for the firearms and explosives he had made in his Sumeru Ring, Zhao Jing hesitated for a moment and did not take them out, perhaps to give the enemy a surprise.
But there was still no movement around.
Everything was quiet.
Zhao Jing was suspicious and cautiously walked out of the garden.
The enemy's methods are still unclear.
However, most of them are mystical barriers, and as long as you move them, you can find their flaws.
He didn't pursue martial arts, but he read a lot of books.
However, Zhao Jing stopped abruptly after taking only two steps. His heart felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand, and his pupils shrank to pinpoints.
In the distant bamboo forest, something is hanging.
Even from a distance, though the bamboo grove appeared stained with a thick, bloody hue, he could still clearly see what was on the bamboo tips.
Those are human heads.