Early in the morning, the vendors in the capital were already shouting on the streets, and it was very lively with people coming and going.
Today is the day that Zhang Xingfeng is going to enter the palace. Everyone in Xingfeng Manor is very happy. Zhang Xingfeng has no choice but to be forced to wear a brocade gown made entirely of embroidery. Usually Zhang Xingfeng can just wear any clothes, but today he has to enter the palace.
Xingfeng Manor is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and today's protagonist Zhang Xingfeng is sitting in the hall waiting for people from the palace to arrive.
"Master, master, the guards from the palace are here, they are here." A servant came running from outside and said anxiously.
"Are you here, Master? Hurry up, we are about to enter the palace!" Li Da said loudly at the door of the hall.
"Second brother, why are you still so leisurely? You are about to enter the palace!" Lang Feng also reminded from the side.
Zhang Xingfeng really didn't understand that he was just meeting a mortal emperor. Is it necessary to do this? In the world of cultivation, those emperors were always respectful and courteous to cultivators, but now they were so solemn just for the title bestowed by an emperor.
Seeing the people around him urging him, Zhang Xingfeng could only put on a smile and walked out.
Two guards in yellow brocade clothes were standing at the gate with proud faces. When they saw Zhang Xingfeng and the others coming, they deliberately asked loudly: "Who is Zhang Xingfeng?"
Zhang Xingfeng took two steps forward and said calmly: "I am Zhang Xingfeng."
The two guards seemed to be very dissatisfied with Zhang Xingfeng's attitude and were about to reprimand him loudly. At this time, Brother Wang quickly walked up to the two guards and said to them: "You two came to Xingfeng Manor. Thank you for your hard work, this is money to buy drinks for the two brothers!"
Then he put a stack of banknotes in their hands. The leading guard looked at the stack of banknotes in his hand and then at the large characters "One Hundred Liang" on the banknote. The two guards immediately became polite. One banknote was only one hundred taels. This stack was at least 100 taels. There are also one thousand taels, and each of them has five hundred taels. Five hundred taels is their annual salary.
"Oh, what are you talking about? Since you are so kind to my two brothers, if you have any problems in the future, I will ask them. I will call Zhang Long, and his name is Zhao Hu. We will be brothers from now on, haha..."
Zhang Xingfeng smiled. He never bothered to argue with these snobbish guys. When he saw Brother Wang doing that, Zhang Xingfeng pretended that he couldn't see it. In fact, he didn't want to be made difficult by these two guys. It's just that it's hard to lose face and make excuses with such a snobbish guy.
After riding on their tall horses and bidding farewell to Brother Wang and the others, Zhang Xingfeng and the two guards quickly galloped towards the palace.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhang Xingfeng and others who were preparing to be knighted stood outside the Jinluan Hall, waiting for the emperor's summons.
"Xuan Wangtian, Zhang Xingfeng, Empress Li, and Qi Xiaoti meet you!" The high-pitched voice sounded in the Jinluan Hall.
Zhang Xingfeng and his party, who had been standing outside for a long time, immediately entered the main hall. The carved railings, flowers and splendor of the main hall stunned these guys who came to the Jinluan Palace for the first time. Although they were all rich, they were all newly rich. In terms of enjoyment, those who have grown up cannot compare with those families that have been passed down for hundreds of years.
Zhang Xingfeng, on the other hand, remained calm and calm. Even when he arrived at the Jinluan Palace, he did not show any abnormal psychological fluctuations.
"Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!" Zhang Xingfeng could only kneel down helplessly with the other three guys.
"Everyone Pingsheng, you are the pillars of my Ming Dynasty, haha," the emperor said loudly, sitting at the highest point of the Jinluan Palace. The current emperor is now over fifty, but he is still very strong and healthy. He is also the wisest king since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. He founded this national martial arts academy.
"Who is Zhang Xingfeng?" the emperor suddenly said loudly.
Zhang Xingfeng immediately walked to the front and said respectfully: "Zhang Xingfeng, a common man, has met the emperor."
Zhu Li looked at the young man below and was very curious. The young man in front of him left the Zhang family, one of the four major aristocratic families, at the age of six. At the age of seven, he actually reached at least the third level in the National Martial Arts Academy. In an instant, the news spread all over the world. Within ten years, the 'Longteng Jade Shop' he founded completely defeated the Earl family's pillar industry, 'Bao Yuxiang', and became the real boss in the jade industry. 'Longteng Jade Shop's' flawless jade 'Longteng' is even more famous. All these miracles were caused by the young people in front of me.
However, the most important thing is that Zhu Li knew about the ancient decisive battle that took place in the Yuwen family. As the ruler of the Ming Dynasty, he was still very clear about the power of the four major families, and he was also very aware of the terror of the Li family. He knew that if Li If the family wanted to rebel, their throne would have been lost long ago. Fortunately, the four major families were mainly engaged in business and had no ambitions for the throne.
But in that battle, the Li family lost a heavenly realm divine guard and four first-level masters, and the two immortals from the Li family who represented the invincible also lost. Zhu Li also knew very clearly that when he I was shocked when I first learned about this. Of course, now that I see the gentle young man in front of me, it is still hard to believe that this young man was responsible for everything. When he found out about such a talent, Zhu Li's first thought was to take Zhang Xingfeng into his account.
Zhu Li smiled and looked straight at Zhang Xingfeng without saying a word. He kept thinking about everything about Zhang Xingfeng.
The entire Jinluan Palace fell silent for a moment. Only the emperor looked directly at Zhang Xingfeng. If anyone else was looked at by the emperor like this and the emperor didn't say a word, he would have been stunned. But Zhang Xingfeng didn't show any signs of fear. Feeling uncomfortable, he just looked at Zhu Li with a faint smile.
After a while, Zhu Li came to his senses. When he saw everything in the Jinluan Palace, he knew what had happened, but he still smiled and said kindly: "Master Zhang, I heard that you reached the third level when you were seven years old. I don't know. What state has it reached now? I'm really curious!"
Zhang Xingfeng was stunned, knowing that the world knows that the highest realm is the first-level realm, what can he do
Zhang Xingfeng said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the common people reached the first level one year ago." There was no other way, Zhang Xingfeng instantly reduced his power many times.
But the entire Jinluan Palace exploded in an instant. Zhang Xingfeng, who had not yet reached his twenties, actually reached the first-level realm at such a young age. This, if not unprecedented, was completely unprecedented. How could those officials of the imperial court do this? What about accepting something that amounts to a myth
"How unbecoming!" Zhu Li shouted and looked at the officials in the court with eyes wide open, showing his majesty as the wisest emperor since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. All the officials fell silent in an instant. You must know that Zhu Li was also the king who killed the most officials since the beginning of the dynasty!
Zhu Li turned into a smile instantly, laughed loudly at Zhang Xingfeng and said: "Master Zhang, I admire you very much, but look at it just now, it seems that everyone doesn't believe in you, can you perform for everyone? Woolen cloth?"
Zhu Li knew very well how powerful Zhang Xingfeng was. Once Zhang Xingfeng got angry, no one could stop him even if he killed himself. So when they talk, they are very cordial, just like a conversation between elders and younger generations.
Zhang Xingfeng smiled helplessly. What could he do? He could only say respectfully: "The common people are honored to have such an opportunity! May I ask, Your Majesty, if we can start now?"
Zhu Li was stunned. It was not difficult for a peerless master like Zhang Xingfeng to exert the skills of a first-class master, but could the Jinluan Temple withstand his torment
Zhu Li asked: "Is it right here? Is it okay?"
Zhang Xingfeng smiled and said: "Of course you can, Cao Min is very confident."
Zhu Li also smiled heartily and said: "Okay, but don't worry about hurting my beloved! Oh, I am too stingy, just a Jinluan Palace, Mr. Zhang, feel free to use it, don't hide it, haha... "
"Yes" Zhang Xingfeng smiled. In fact, he still had a good impression of the emperor in front of him, and that heroic spirit made him feel happy!
Looking at the ministers on the left who were walking to the edge of the Jinluan Hall in fear, Zhang Xingfeng smiled. It seemed that these ministers were very greedy for life and afraid of death. The general on the right was still very energetic and did not move. He looked straight at Zhang Xingfeng. Looking forward to Zhang Xingfeng's performance.
Zhang Xingfeng made a move with his right hand and jumped up. A ray of sword light appeared at Zhang Xingfeng's feet. The sword light completely lifted Zhang Xingfeng into the air like a solid body. Zhang Xingfeng stood proudly on the sword light with his hands behind his back. Everyone looked at it in shock. Looking at Zhang Xingfeng who is like a god.
"The sword light has materialized! I am satisfied to see the legendary stunt!" The military commander standing at the top sighed loudly.
"Old General Fan, I am also very happy. I am really lucky to be able to see the ultimate 'sword light materialized' in the way of swordsmanship. Zhang Xingfeng, Zhang Xingfeng, how did you practice, how come you are so good? What?" Zhu Li used to lead troops in the army to fight, and he often showed his side as a warrior.
Zhang Xingfeng smiled when he heard this, but felt very happy, "Your Majesty, it's hard to say how to practice this martial arts. It mainly depends on the master!"
When Zhu Li heard this, he immediately said: "Oh, master, your superb kung fu was created by your master. Can I meet your master? I have always wanted to meet an expert from outside the world, but There is just no chance. I wonder if Young Master Zhang can give me this chance?"
Zhang Xingfeng smiled, everything was as he expected, and he said happily: "Your Majesty, my master Tian Xinzi is now a member of the Immortal Path. It is a coincidence that he accepted me as his disciple. Even I don't know where the master is."
When Zhu Li heard this, he secretly laughed in his heart: As expected, you, Zhang Xingfeng, have a master. Your martial arts are so powerful, but your master has reached the realm of an immortal. It seems that we must capture you, Zhang Xingfeng, in order to regain the majesty of the royal family. , let the four great families know that the world belongs to the royal family.
Zhu Li looked at Zhang Xingfeng and sighed: "It's a pity that I didn't have the opportunity to meet an immortal like your master. Forget it, such an opportunity is rare. Mr. Zhang, today's business is about I almost forgot about it, haha! Okay, let’s start the knighting ceremony now.”
The other three guys immediately walked to Zhang Xingfeng's side, feeling very angry: Today has turned out to be Zhang Xingfeng's performance day!
The old eunuch standing next to the emperor screamed: "Wang Tian, Zhang Xingfeng, Empress Li, and Qi Xiaoti listen to the title! Following the instructions from heaven, the emperor issued an edict: Wang Tian, Zhang Xingfeng, Empress Li, and Qi Xiaoti are responsible for the Ming Dynasty. He has made great contributions and is now granted the title of Baron of the Ming Dynasty. Qinchi!"
Zhang Xingfeng and three other guys knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
The four of them received a token symbolizing the baron and the suit of clothes.
Wang Tian strode forward and said: "Your Majesty, today, in order to express gratitude to the Emperor for his concern for my Wang family, I have brought two million taels of silver. I hope the Emperor will accept it!"
Empress Li strode forward and said: "Your Majesty, today, in order to express gratitude to the Emperor for his concern for my Li family, I have brought one and a half million taels of silver. I hope the Emperor will accept it!"
Qi Xiaoti strode forward and said: "Your Majesty, today, in order to express gratitude to the Emperor for his concern for my Qi family, the elders asked me to bring three million taels of silver. I hope the Emperor will accept it!"
Zhang Xingfeng was stunned. He really didn't know that after being made a baron, he had to pay the emperor favors. He looked at everyone looking at him, not only their expressions were very ugly.
Seeing Zhang Xingfeng like this, Zhu Li secretly laughed in his heart. This kid really didn't bring anything with him. Let's see what he will do! He looked at Zhang Xingfeng with a smile and seemed to be waiting for Zhang Xingfeng's gift.
Wang Tian and the others glanced at Zhang Xingfeng mockingly: Look how proud you were just now, let’s see what you do now!
Zhang Xingfeng smiled bitterly in his heart, and suddenly something moved in his heart. He walked forward with a smile and said respectfully to Zhu Li: "Your Majesty, today I brought the master to practice a kind of elixir that is very common to him. This kind of One elixir can increase one's skill for thirty years. Now I offer five elixirs to the emperor. I hope the emperor will accept them!"
When Zhu Li heard that his power had been increased for thirty years, he immediately felt excited and almost ran down the Dragon Seat to fight with Zhang Xingfeng: In the secret competition of forces in the entire Qinglong Continent, the imperial court was completely at the lower end, even though there were four first-class There are no masters in the Heaven Realm. The main reason is that the Ming Dynasty has only been established for a hundred years. How can there be too many peerless masters? But with these five spiritual pills, the imperial court will soon have four masters of the heavenly realm. You must know that the total number of Li family divine guards and hidden divine guards is only six, and two more were killed by Zhang Xingfeng. There are only four! Now the imperial court instantly has four masters! The bargaining chips in the secret contest will be greatly increased!
Looking at the five elixirs presented by Zhang Xingfeng, Zhu Li's eyes widened and he laughed loudly: "Haha... Okay, okay, Zhang Xingfeng, you are a very good boy. Okay, now I will make you an earl. Yes, it’s the earl! Hahaha... Okay, quit the court!"
After Zhu Li finished speaking, he quickly ran away with five elixirs. He even canceled the ceremony of conferring the title of earl. He only asked the eunuch to give him a token and a set of clothes representing the earl. Zhu Li really wanted to make himself The four great masters have reached the realm of heaven. The most important thing is that he is also a first-class master. After taking the elixir, he will reach the realm of heaven and become immortal!
The officials of the imperial court immediately went to congratulate Zhang Xingfeng. You must know that there were many barons in the Ming Dynasty, but there were very few earls. The significance of becoming an earl is not what ordinary people can imagine.
"Earl Zhang, you are really young and promising. Your future is limitless!"
"Earl Zhang, you haven't gotten engaged yet, right? My daughter is only twenty-eight years old this year and she is as beautiful as a flower. Can you..."
"Master Wang's daughter is ugly. Count Zhang, please don't be fooled. My daughter is only seventeen this year. She is virtuous and dignified..."
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Zhang Xingfeng was going crazy, but the officials were crowding in so tightly that they couldn't escape even if they wanted to!
The three depressed and lonely guys on the side couldn't understand that they had given away more than one million taels of silver without receiving a word of praise, while Zhang Xingfeng only gave five mung bean-sized elixirs and immediately became an earl! It’s so irritating that people are so different from each other!
Zhang Xingfeng couldn't bear to see so many people's numbing congratulations. Finally, he waited for an opening and used his unparalleled Qinggong. He disappeared in a flash, leaving only a group of court officials sighing and sighing: " He is really a peerless master, even his Qing Kung is so good that we can’t even see him!”
Zhang Xingfeng ran outside the palace, looked back, and took a long breath: "This palace is really not a place for people to stay."
"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang, you are going home. Do you want me to give you a ride?"
Zhang Xingfeng raised his head and looked up. Zhang Long, who was riding a tall horse and looked impressive, was saying with a smile. Ever since he received the money from Xingfeng Manor, Zhang Long's attitude towards Zhang Xingfeng has changed 180 degrees! In his eyes, Zhang Xingfeng is a mobile treasury!
Zhang Xingfeng trembled. He didn't want to get entangled with the people in the court anymore, and immediately said: "No, I can just go back by myself, thank you!" As he said that, Zhang Xingfeng used his peerless lightness skills again and disappeared.
Zhang Long was stunned; What's going on? Am I a tiger? Why did he run away as soon as he saw me? Oh, I still want to get some more benefits!
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"The master is back, the master is back..." The servants shouted loudly as soon as they saw Zhang Xingfeng's figure, and everyone in the manor immediately ran over.
Li Da was the fastest runner. When he saw Zhang Xingfeng, his eyes lit up, "Master, no, Sir Baron Zhang, I am here to pay my respects to you!"
As soon as Zhang Xingfeng saw Li Da's appearance, he seemed to see people in the palace again. With a wave of his hand, Li Da's mute point was sealed. He could only dance there but could not make a sound.
Li Er also ran out, and his eyes immediately lit up when he saw Zhang Xingfeng: "Congratulations, master, congratulations to master..."
As soon as Zhang Xingfeng heard this, he thought of the officials who said congratulations. With another wave of his hand, Li Er could only dance.
As soon as the others came out, they all closed their mouths when they saw the Li brothers who were dancing but could not make a sound. The Li brothers could only suffer in agony. Zhang Xingfeng's acupuncture skills cannot be unlocked by others. They can only wait until the acupuncture points are released. The statute of limitations has passed.
Finally, Brother Wang stepped forward and said, "Master, how are you today?"
Zhang Xingfeng's face turned pale. He threw the token and clothes in his hand to Brother Wang and ran into the manor. He only said: "See for yourselves and don't bother me!"
Brother Wang looked at the token in his hand, then looked at the clothes in his hand doubtfully, and said doubtfully: "Isn't he a baron? Why is he a count again?" Then he turned his head and looked at the others.
Everyone else had confused expressions. Brother Wang could only look in the direction of Zhang Xingfeng's room. Thinking of what Zhang Xingfeng said just now, he was shocked. He didn't dare to provoke Zhang Xingfeng at this time, and murmured to himself. He said: "Isn't the earl much better than the baron? Why do you ask?" After saying that, he turned around and went back to his room.
Everyone dispersed in a daze, all they knew was that Zhang Xingfeng would not be promoted to earl, but of course the Li brothers could only dance happily for a while.
Zhang Xingfeng sat quietly at the desk, looking at the 'Feng Qiuhuang' on the table. His face was just calm, and there was no longer any nonsense on his face. Zhang Xingfeng suddenly let out a long sigh.
"You will be getting married tomorrow. I must wish you happiness!"