Multiverse Skill System

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"I never imagined that I had misjudged you. I thought you were a loyal and patriotic man, but it turns out you are a heartless scoundrel."

Uh, that's heartless. And how did you figure out I was loyal to the emperor and loved my country?

Yi Shuihan felt rather speechless.

Faced with Cai Yong's accusations, Yi Shuihan remained calm and indifferent, as if everything Cai Yong said had nothing to do with him.

This attitude calmed Cai Yong down, and he lost the idea of ​​calling for someone to kick Yi Shuihan out. He was really curious about what gave Yi Shuihan the confidence to be so calm.

"Who exactly are you? What are you plotting?"

Cai Yong looked at Yi Shuihan with surprise and uncertainty.

"Alright, let's get to know each other again. I'm Yi Shuihan, a system experimenter at the Myriad Realms System Development Co., Ltd. I'm currently a professional immortal. I was commissioned by the will of Heaven to descend to the mortal world to save it and end the chaos. My purpose in meeting you is simply to see what a so-called great Confucian scholar is like, and by the way, I'd like you to take me to see the emperor so I can see if there's any hope left."

Yi Shuihan spoke casually, completely ignoring Cai Yong's bewildered expression after hearing his words.

Cai Yong didn't believe Yi Shuihan's words, giving her a look that said, "Are you kidding me?"

"Sigh, why is it that sometimes no one believes you when you tell the truth?"

That being said, Yi Shuihan knew this was a normal reaction. If Cai Yong had believed it immediately, then it would have been Yi Shuihan's turn to be dumbfounded.

"How can you prove you're a celestial being descended to earth?"

The proper course of action would have been to simply drive away Yi Shuihan, this madman, but Cai Yong inexplicably uttered this remark.

"How about this!"

Yi Shuihan's body slowly floated up under Cai Yong's shocked gaze.

"This...this is..."

Cai Yong pointed at Yi Shuihan with one finger and pressed his other hand to his chest, completely stunned.

Even at such close range, Cai Yong could clearly tell that the other party had not used any tricks; it wasn't magic, it was genuinely flying.

He fell from the sky and struck again.

"If that's not enough, then so be it."

A flash of light, and a moment later, the living room was still the same living room, everything was still there, but everything was brand new, as if it had just been produced.

Cai Yong was completely stunned. He couldn't think of anyone other than an immortal who could do such a thing.

"Cai Yong, a mortal, pays homage to the immortal."

Without hesitation, Cai Yong stood up and was about to kneel down in front of Yi Shuihan.

Yi Shuihan initially wanted to stop him, but after thinking about it, he let the other party kneel down. Putting aside his status as a Silver-level expert, he had also lived longer than Cai Yong, so he could bear the kneeling.

"Father, what are you doing? Why are you kneeling before him?"

Just then, a voice as melodious as a nightingale rang out, and then a beautiful young woman with an angry expression ran towards Cai Yong.

"This must be Cai Yan, Cai Wenji, a pitiful woman! But now that you're here, your fate must be changed."

It must be said that this famous woman from the Three Kingdoms period was indeed quite beautiful, and this kind of elegant lady from an ancient family was exactly the type that Yi Shuihan liked. Therefore, seeing Cai Yan put Yi Shuihan in a good mood.

However, her good mood quickly turned into embarrassment because Cai Yan clearly became hostile towards Yi Shuihan after Cai Yong knelt down. She stared at Yi Shuihan with fierce eyes, as if Yi Shuihan were a wicked villain.

"Father, get up quickly."

Cai Yan wanted to help Cai Yong up, but without Yi Shuihan's permission, Cai Yong resolutely refused to get up. Instead, he angrily rebuked Cai Yan, "How dare you! How can you be so rude in front of an immortal? How have I always taught you? Quickly kneel down and apologize to the immortal!"

Cai Yong usually doted on his daughter, and had never said such harsh words before. Cai Yan's eyes immediately reddened with grievance, and she was on the verge of crying.

"Um, Mr. Cai, you should get up! Kneeling and stuff like that doesn't work here."

Yi Shuihan is lying through his teeth. Why didn't he stop Cai Yong from kneeling just now?

Cai Yong stood up, looked at his daughter, then at Yi Shuihan, a knowing glint in his eyes, and felt a sense of pride. Even immortals thought his daughter was beautiful.

As an old man, Cai Yong was quite shrewd. He could easily see that Yi Shuihan treated Cai Yan differently. Although this didn't necessarily mean that the other party had feelings for his daughter, it certainly meant that he had a good impression of her.

"Hmph, Father, don't be fooled. How could he possibly be an immortal?"

Cai Yan hadn't witnessed what was happening here before; the first thing she saw was Cai Yong kneeling, so naturally she wouldn't believe Cai Yong's words about the immortals.

"Don't be silly." After scolding him, Cai Yong suddenly said, "When an immortal descends to earth, he will surely need someone to serve him. I wonder if my daughter could accompany the immortal as a maid?"

"..."

Cai Yong's words stunned Cai Yan. She never expected that her father would send her away to be a maid. Her face turned deathly pale, and despair filled her heart.

Seeing Cai Yan like this, Cai Yong felt a little sorry for her, but he quickly made up his mind. Being a maid of an immortal was a great opportunity, but whether the immortal was willing to accept such a good thing was another matter!

Should I agree or not?

Yi Shuihan was also stunned by Cai Yong's words. What was the meaning of sending a girl away so suddenly? How could a great Confucian scholar of our time be so shameless? Where was your integrity?

"Yes! This is possible."

After a three-second deliberation, Yi Shuihan shamelessly agreed, becoming a maidservant—a first for the wicked young noble class!

Chapter 593, Liu Hong, the Immortal Asks You to Greet Him

After Yi Shuihan showed off his skills, Cai Yong became a completely fanatical fan of his, giving away his daughter without hesitation, showing no trace of the demeanor of a great Confucian scholar.

As for Yi Shuihan's offer to take him to see Liu Hong, Cai Yong readily agreed, even more eager than Yi Shuihan, wanting to enter the palace immediately and eager to tell the world the news of the immortal descending to save the world.

"However, the world seems to have changed somewhat!"

Yi Shuihan glanced at Cai Yan, who was reluctantly massaging his shoulders behind him. He hadn't noticed it before, but now that he came to his senses, he realized that Cai Yan's age was wrong. According to history, she should be a little girl of a few years old now, not a girl of about 16 years old.

However, this was also a good thing for Yi Shuihan, since if she were really a loli, he really wouldn't dare to take her as a maid.

Yi Shuihan spent a day at Cai Yong's house, during which he showed off his knowledge of astronomy, geography, and literature, constantly boasting and completely impressing Cai Yong. It's likely that even without his immortal status, Cai Yong's attitude towards him wouldn't have changed much.

The next day, under Cai Yong's guidance, Yi Shuihan finally entered the palace. Given Yi Shuihan's current status as an unregistered resident, he would normally not be able to enter the palace, but he had Cai Yong to help him!

Putting aside his status as the emperor's tutor, Cai Yong was also a leading figure among scholars, with a reputation that spread throughout the land. Who would dare to underestimate him?

In the main hall, Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, yawned, looking like he had indulged in excessive pleasure, and sat on the dragon throne with some impatience.

As a monarch who indulges in pleasure, if he didn't frequently neglect court affairs, the country would descend into chaos and his position would be threatened. He probably wouldn't want to hold court sessions at all; dealing with state affairs is nowhere near as enjoyable as having fun.

"If you have something to report, do so now; otherwise, the court may adjourn."

Seeing his master's expression, the eunuch behind Liu Hong immediately spoke loudly, and after receiving an approving look from Emperor Ling of Han, he stood up even higher.

At this moment, Cai Yong, who had been prepared in advance, immediately stepped forward.

Even Liu Hong had to give Cai Yong some face, and his expression immediately became serious when Cai Yong stepped forward.

In addition, the other officials also perked up immediately, and the atmosphere in the entire hall became much more solemn.

“A person came to my residence yesterday.”

"Oh, then he must be no ordinary person."

"Your Majesty is holy."

After offering a slight compliment to Liu Hong, Cai Yong spoke seriously, "That is an immortal, an immortal sent by Heaven to help the development of our Han Dynasty."

Cai Yong did not tell the truth. The immortal was real, but whether he was sent specifically to help the Han Dynasty was unknown. Yi Shuihan's original words were that he came to see if Liu Hong could still be saved.

"An immortal!?"

Everyone was stunned by Cai Yong's words. If it weren't for the fact that the speaker was Cai Yong, the great Confucian scholar they remembered who never told a lie, he would probably have been kicked out of the hall long ago, or even executed for spreading rumors in front of the emperor.

"Where is the immortal that Bojie spoke of? Could you let us all see him?"

Grand Tutor Yuan Wei, standing in the ranks of civil officials, spoke in a somewhat strange tone. He completely disbelieved the immortal Cai Yong spoke of and intended to expose Cai Yong in public, damage Cai Yong's reputation, and elevate his own status.

"Yes, yes, quickly let the immortal come and see him."

Liu Hong then realized what was happening and quickly spoke up, "Immortals! Those legendary beings, I also want to meet them. As the emperor, what haven't I seen? Ordinary things don't usually attract my attention, but the sudden appearance of immortals has clearly piqued my curiosity."

Especially when he thought of the immortals' longevity and omnipotence, Liu Hong became even more anxious. His unrestrained indulgence had caused his health to deteriorate. He wanted a healthy body and to live longer. If possible, immortality would be the best.

Everyone looked at Cai Yong, awaiting his answer.

Cai Yong looked troubled, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"What? Are you saying that the immortal you speak of is just one side of the story, and that there is no such person? Are you deceiving His Majesty?"

Yuan Wei asked in surprise.

Liu Hong's expression also darkened. If Cai Yong couldn't give an explanation, although he wouldn't kill Cai Yong outright, Cai Yong would definitely not have an easy time.

"The immortal is right outside the main hall, but..." Cai Yong spoke slowly.

"But what?"

"The immortal said His Majesty should personally go outside to greet him!"

These words caused an uproar throughout the hall. Although it would be understandable for a true immortal to do so, the key issue was that very few people present actually believed in the immortal Cai Yong was talking about!

Even Liu Hong was taken aback, his brows furrowing. Since becoming emperor, he considered himself second only to the heavens, and he was always the one being greeted, never the one greeting others.

Cai Yong looked at Liu Hong with some trepidation, fearing that Liu Hong would make the wrong decision. Having already decided that Yi Shuihan was an immortal, he did not believe that Liu Hong could defeat Yi Shuihan, even if Liu Hong was the emperor.

Even if an emperor is incredibly powerful, can he be stronger than an immortal? The difference between immortals and mortals is enormous.

"Absolutely not! How can the Emperor be allowed to greet a celestial being whose authenticity is still unknown? Even if he were a real celestial being, the Emperor would not act in such a manner."

"I think this is not a celestial being, but a demon."

"Yes, he is definitely a sorcerer. I implore Your Majesty to capture and execute him."

All the civil and military officials looked furious, as if they had been greatly insulted.

As soon as this situation arose, many officials who had previously had a good relationship with Cai Yong quietly distanced themselves from him, as if trying to draw a line between themselves and him.

In a pavilion a few hundred meters outside the main hall, Yi Shuihan could see everything that happened inside the main hall clearly. Although the system did not allow him to use power exceeding twice that of the strongest person in this world, he could still use things like mental scanning.

To be honest, Yi Shuihan initially thought that the strongest person in this world was Lü Bu. However, things gradually became wrong, because the limit of his strength was much stronger than Lü Bu in his memory. If Lü Bu was really that strong, he would definitely not have been the one in history.

“Some Taoist techniques can also be used. Yu Ji and Zuo Ci may really exist. The strongest person in this world may be one of them.”

Chapter 594, First I'll Turn You into a Shemale

"Liu Hong, it all depends on what you do next. If you can't recognize the situation, I'll have no choice but to change the emperor."

Because the strongest opponent wasn't Lu Bu as Yi Shuihan had imagined, the strength Yi Shuihan could unleash was completely different. Therefore, he had many more options, and the success rate of a direct sweep was actually quite high, without needing to put in a lot of effort to cultivate a reputation.

Of course, if it could be resolved at the lowest possible cost, Yi Shuihan would not want to expend too much effort, lest it cause too many casualties among the Han people and too much internal strife.

Inside the main hall, Liu Hong finally decided to go out and greet Yi Shuihan. However, he already had a plan in mind: if Yi Shuihan was not a true immortal, he would definitely show everyone what imperial majesty was, and Cai Yong's future days would definitely not be easy.

"Where exactly is this immortal you're talking about?"

Led by Cai Yong, Liu Hong and a group of officials arrived at the pavilion where Yi Shuihan was and saw Yi Shuihan. However, due to preconceived notions, Liu Hong thought that the immortals he knew should be the kind of old grandfathers with a beard and a dignified air. For a moment, he did not think of Yi Shuihan as an immortal.

"By the way, who are you? I've never seen you before."

"Your Majesty, he is the immortal I was talking about."

"..."

Cai Yong's confirmation made Yi Shuihan the focus of attention. Both Liu Hong and the officials were very surprised, and they could hardly imagine that the so-called immortal would be so young.

"Yo!"

Yi Shuihan raised his hand and greeted him as if he were seeing an acquaintance, without feeling uncomfortable at all.

Regardless of the circumstances, this reaction already demonstrates that Yi Shuihan is no ordinary person. Those who can thrive in officialdom are not simple individuals. Therefore, it is evident that Yi Shuihan is genuinely unnerved, viewing them as equals, or even from a position of superiority.

"Could it really be an immortal?"

The thought flashed through their minds and was quickly suppressed. Rather than believing that Yi Shuihan was an immortal, they preferred to believe that Yi Shuihan was faking it, but that they just couldn't tell.

Liu Hong looked at Yi Shuihan awkwardly, unsure of what to say.

"So you're the current emperor? Not very impressive! Your body's been completely worn out. Young people need to be more restrained!"

He spoke with the tone of a seasoned veteran, and what he said sounded outrageous to others.

"How can the immortal teach me?"

Although he knew it was true, Liu Hong was still somewhat unhappy to be told to his face that he was incapable. However, considering the identity of Immortal Yi Shuihan, he did not lose his temper for the time being.

"This is simple. When I have time, I'll refine some medicine, and I guarantee you'll be as healthy as a dragon and as fiery as a tiger."

Yi Shuihan's knowing look completely shattered people's expectations of immortals.

We must have encountered a fake immortal.