pertwk Chapter 13 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer
Chapter 13 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer
I haven't been back to Lin'an for almost half a year. Walking on the streets of Lin'an, the surroundings are still so bustling.
"The warm breeze makes tourists drunk, and they mistake Hangzhou for Bianzhou."
Zhao Yu looked around and muttered to himself, "Ha, such a life of debauchery, I really wonder how they enjoyed themselves back in Kaifeng."
Recalling Zhao Ji's construction of the Genyue Garden, Zhao Yu's eyes flashed with anger.
That's why he didn't have the chance; otherwise, he really wanted to let Zhao Ji experience the taste of the Life and Death Talisman.
The martial arts techniques engraved on the walls of Lingjiu Palace certainly did not include techniques like the Life and Death Talisman that could control people. Given Xu Zhu's personality, it was impossible for him to leave behind such a harmful item.
However, the Life and Death Talisman was originally evolved from the Six Yang Palms of Tianshan by Tianshan Child Granny. After Zhao Yu practiced it, he mastered the laws of Yin and Yang, and was naturally able to deduce it.
It's always easier to do problems with the answers in mind.
Zhao Yu pulled his straw hat down a little and followed the crowd toward his residence.
Although he kept a low profile in Lin'an, he was still a member of the imperial family and the only younger brother of the current emperor, so quite a few people knew him.
It's not convenient for others to see me dressed like a江湖人士 (jianghu person, someone from the martial arts world).
Upon arriving near the Prince's residence, Zhao Yu leaped over the back wall and entered the room in a few quick movements.
Before Zhao Yu could sit down and rest, a soft cry came from outside the courtyard.
"Your Majesty? Is that you?"
Zhao Yu took off his straw hat and casually replied, "Huai'an, I'm back. Come in and let's talk."
Wang Huai'an, Zhao Yu's personal eunuch, was the one who led the team that helped Zhao Yu find the inheritance of Lingjiu Palace. During the days when Zhao Yu was away from Lin'an, it was he who helped cover up his whereabouts.
As soon as Zhao Yu finished speaking, a gaunt figure flashed in and came to Zhao Yu in a few steps.
"Your Majesty, you've finally returned!" Wang Huai'an exclaimed with relief. "If you hadn't shown yourself soon, I wouldn't have been able to hide it any longer."
After bowing to Zhao Yu, Wang Huai'an gradually calmed down.
The master he followed was good in every way, and treated his subordinates well, but he just wasn't an honest person, which caused his subordinates to suffer as well.
However, in the current world, it is already good to have a master who cares about his subordinates. Wang Huai'an has always been grateful.
Zhao Yu remained calm, casually accepting the tea poured by Wang Huai'an, and said with a smile, "Don't be nervous. While I was away, your skills have improved quite a bit. You could even hear me coming back."
"I dare not neglect your orders. Besides, I can only stay in this courtyard all day and can't go anywhere else, so I can only meditate and practice my skills."
As they spoke, Wang Huai'an put away the bundle that Zhao Yu had handed him, then turned around to help Zhao Yu change his clothes.
Having been in this world for so long, Zhao Yu has gotten used to being waited on.
Wearing a loose-fitting Taoist robe, Zhao Yu casually asked, "Did anything happen in the Celestial Empire during my travels? Did anyone come looking for me?"
"The situation remains the same. The Jurchens from the north run rampant in Lin'an every day, and no one dares to do anything about it. As for those who come looking for the King, apart from the people from the Imperial Clan Court who came once, there have been no others."
"Somasaji?"
Zhao Yu paused, then turned and asked, "What are they doing here? Do they suspect I'm no longer in Lin'an?"
"No, not at all." Wang Huai'an shook his head, glanced at Zhao Yu, and then carefully replied, "The person who came is urging the King to arrange his marriage. The King has already come of age and established his own residence, but the position of his principal wife has been delayed for a long time. The Imperial Clan Court must come to inquire about it."
Zhao Yu understood immediately, a sarcastic smile playing on his lips: "My marriage? Don't they know why I've been delaying my marriage? Who has ever seen a prince with a two-character title after reaching adulthood? With the Emperor treating me like this, who would dare marry their daughter to me?"
Logically speaking, upon the ascension of the new emperor, Zhao Yu should have been granted a single-character title, such as King of Wei or King of Chu.
But to this day he is still only the Prince of Yongjia.
The imperial court has always been one to flatter the powerful and fawn over the weak. Knowing that the current emperor dislikes this younger brother, who would be willing to marry their daughter to him?
In addition, Zhao Yu had always claimed to be devoted to Taoist cultivation, so his marriage was delayed.
He wasn't in a hurry anyway, so he didn't care about that.
With a flick of his sleeve, Zhao Yu strode out: "Next time someone from the Imperial Clan Court comes, don't bother announcing it. Just say I'm still in seclusion!"
"yes!"
Wang Huai'an quickly followed with small steps.
With Wang Huai'an by his side, Zhao Yu toured the Wang residence, announcing that he had finished his "seclusion," thus dispelling any doubts others might have and proving that he had not left Lin'an these past few days.
Back inside, Zhao Yu instructed, "Find a few skilled craftsmen and have them forge some flying needles for me. They should look something like this."
Zhao Yu casually sketched the appearance of the Black Blood Divine Needle and handed the drawing to Wang Huai'an.
"Yes, I'll go do it right away." He turned to leave.
"Wait a minute." Zhao Yu stopped him. "After you go out, send a few more messages. Tell them that I have gained some insights into cultivation and will be going into seclusion again. Tell them not to disturb me."
Wang Huai'an was immediately alarmed: "Your Majesty, the New Year is only half a month away, and you are required to attend the grand court assembly. If this is discovered, it will be disastrous!"
"Don't worry, I'm not going far this time."
Zhao Yu's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he replied meaningfully.
Although he didn't believe him, Zhao Yu was, after all, his master. After bowing, Wang Huai'an left with trepidation.
Sitting alone in the room, Zhao Yu slowly closed his eyes.
The fusion of the two Zhao Yus represents more than just an enhancement of martial arts skills; it also represents resources from another world.
Since he came from that world, Zhao Yu could naturally go back at any time.
Previously, due to other commitments and the fact that there was nothing particularly important going on there, Zhao Yu only decided to travel back in time now.
Previously, he lacked the ability to retrieve treasures, even if he knew they existed.
But now, he has been completely transformed and is naturally fearless.
The other Zhao Yu transmigrated to the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, but unlike the original Zhao Yu who transmigrated into a member of the royal family, this other Zhao Yu's situation was truly tragic.
Not only did he fail to meet Yue Buqun, the Sage Master of All Realms, he also ended up in a wolf's den.
In another world, Zhao Yu's identity was merely that of a member of the Sun Moon Cult, and the most ordinary one at that, commonly known as cannon fodder.
This is why the two Zhao Yus burst into tears of joy when they first met.
Zhao Yu's consciousness reappeared in that chaos, and then his body in the real world gradually began to fade until it disappeared completely.
"Half a month should be enough time for me to get to Fuzhou."
Zhao Yu murmured to himself, then suddenly opened his eyes to find the scenery before him had changed completely.
Unlike the exquisite and luxurious palace, the place where Zhao Yu was now was not much different from a thatched hut.
This is Blackwood Cliff.