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Chapter 1032 The First Taoist Priest of the Tang Dynasty, Xu Gu Zi, Takes Office

The long night has come.

The sky above Luoyang was clear and the moon was bright.

On the altar of the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, which cost hundreds of people to build, Xu Gu Zi looked up at the stars.

Among the countless stars that appeared and disappeared in the sky, his gaze wandered until it locked onto one of them.

Yuan Tiangang arrived late with a dark face. For the past two years, he had been transferred to various other departments until half a month ago when he was finally transferred to the Ministry of Works. With the Minister of Works, Feng Keyan, taking the lead, he was finally able to rest.

"You old charlatan, why the hell did you call me over in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

Yuan Tiangang snorted, his anger rising.

He had just gotten into bed when Xu Gu Zi sent a young Taoist to invite him over; it would be a miracle if he had a good temper.

Xu Gu Zi turned his back and still looked up at the sky.

Yuan Tiangang glanced at him twice and suddenly felt something was wrong. He took a few steps and stood in front of Xu Guzi, his anxious gaze fixed on Xu Guzi's eyes.

Those eyes, which should have been cloudy, became incredibly clear, as if the sun, moon, and stars were twinkling on them. Xu Gu Zi kept his eyes open for a long time, without even blinking.

"Damn it, this is a ghost!"

"You old codger, did you actually manage to cultivate it to perfection?"

"What exactly did you see within that boundless Daoist magic?"

Yuan Tiangang blurted out the words, but quickly realized he had misspoke. He covered his mouth with his hand and looked around warily.

After confirming that no one was around, Yuan Tiangang stepped aside and cautiously looked around, afraid of any disturbance.

After a long while, Xu Gu Zi withdrew his gaze, and his demeanor changed drastically.

emptiness!

lonely!

cold!

Yuan Tiangang immediately saw through the deception, took two steps forward, forcefully grabbed Xu Guzi's shoulders, and his eyes gleamed.

"You old codger, you really succeeded?"

Xu Gu Zi remained expressionless, gently waving his whisk in his right hand and resting it on his left arm.

"May the Heavenly Venerable grant boundless blessings..."

"Master Dao, it's done."

There was no ecstasy, only a feeling of utter indifference.

“I really didn’t expect that what you casually mentioned back then could actually lead to the Great Dao,” Yuan Tiangang said.

Xu Gu Zi said softly, "Go and recite the Zi Xia Sutra three thousand times. Perhaps you will also gain some insights and find your own path."

Just as Yuan Tiangang was about to agree, he keenly caught a glimpse of cunning in Xu Guzi's eyes.

"Are you trying to trick me?" Yuan Tiangang released Xu Guzi, his face full of displeasure.

Xu Gu Zi laughed heartily, put his hands behind his back, and took a step forward.

That kick should have landed on Yuan Tiangang's shin, or at least landed on the instep of Yuan Tiangang.

But nothing happened.

He clearly took a step forward.

But his body inexplicably took a step back, his legs and body moving together to a position one step behind him.

Looking calmly at Yuan Tiangang, Xu Gu Zi said, "Do you know? What the patriarchs of all generations said is true."

"Throughout the long years, I have witnessed your end..."

"Your, countless endings."

The 103-year-old Yuan Tiangang looked quietly at Xu Gu Zi, no longer seeking an answer.

"My fate has already been laid bare before you."

"Tell me quickly what you saw, and what you have accomplished?"

Xu Guzi tilted his head and glanced at Yuan Tiangang, letting out a strange, intermittent laugh.

“You should know what I’ve accomplished. I don’t believe you didn’t see anything.”

“You see these stars more clearly than I do.”

Yuan Tiangang and Xu Guzi exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with an ambiguous light.

After a long while, Yuan Tiangang closed his eyes.

"Send the young Taoist to summon the commander of the Thousand Ox Guards outside. We must find His Majesty now."

"This is a matter of great importance to His Majesty."

……

About half an hour later, Li Cunxi arrived, accompanied by Ma Rong.

He was dressed in casual clothes, his sharp gaze sweeping back and forth between Xu Gu Zi and Yuan Tian Gang.

"You two had better give me a reasonable explanation for summoning me here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping, or else I might..."

The rest is not yet finished.

Li Cunxi couldn't help but stop. His gaze fell on Xu Guzi, and he suddenly realized that the old man was completely different from his usual sleazy demeanor.

"No, Master Xugu, I feel like you've become a different person."

Xu Gu Zi bowed to Li Cun Xi, then stood up, his expression returning to its usual cheeky manner.

"Your Majesty, is that correct?"

Li Cunxi nodded, then used the system to scan Xu Gu Zi.

Name: Xu Gu Zi.

Physical fitness: 105.

Strength: 105.

Intelligence: 105.

Taoist magic: 300.

Evaluation: Below the immortals, I am invincible.

Li Cunxi read it all at once, barely managing to suppress his shock.

This was the first time in all his years of surveying the world that he had discovered the system could even provide evaluations.

This is also the first time the system has provided accurate data beyond physical constitution, intelligence, and martial prowess.

The fact that he possesses 300 Taoist skills and is considered invincible below the level of an immortal is enough to indicate that tonight will definitely be an extraordinary night.

"You two have come to see me, there must be something very important to discuss."

As Li Cunxi spoke, he backed away, while simultaneously scanning Xu Guzi with the system.

Loyalty: 200.

After sweeping, Li Cunxi took two more steps forward.

"My dear minister, speak."

Xu Gu Zi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, your subject and Yuan Tian Gang saw something."

Yuan Tiangang also cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, let me tell you about the most extraordinary thing... Tibet was destroyed, Goguryeo was destroyed, and now Japan is on the table. Your Majesty has conquered three countries at the same time. Your great achievements will surely be recorded in history forever."

Li Cunxi's spirits lifted: "The Three Kingdoms have all been destroyed?"

"Exactly."

"The unification of the Three Kingdoms under the Tang Dynasty is indeed a good thing."

Li Cunxi's joy was palpable; after so many side quests, he had finally taken the first step successfully.

He's still young; he can do the rest one by one.

"Secondly, we are guilty." Yuan Tiangang knelt on one knee.

"What crimes have you two committed?" Li Cunxi asked in surprise.

Xu Gu Zi bowed even more deeply: "Your Majesty, we have concealed some things from you. These are the methods we use."

"tell me the story."

“Your Majesty once asked me if I had any methods of cultivation. I concealed my methods and hope Your Majesty will punish me.”

"I'm not in the mood for this anymore, just tell me!"

“It is so,” Xu Gu Zi said. “My cultivation method, the Zi Xia Jing, is a secret that is not to be passed on to outsiders. That is why when Your Majesty asked me about it before, I said I did not have it.” Fearing that Li Cunxi might have doubts, Xu Gu Zi explained again, “I have devoted myself to cultivation for many years and have finally come to understand it today. I have now grasped the basics of it.”

"You summoned me here just to say this?" Li Cunxi squinted.

“Exactly,” said Xu Gu Zi.

Xu Gu Zi bowed respectfully, knowing that it would be difficult for Li Cun hope not to be suspicious.

You know, Xu Gu Zi could have secretly cultivated without telling Li Cun hope, but he did, and there was only Ma Rong and Yuan Tian Gang around.