OBS 0016 This butterfly effect is too outrageous.
0016 This butterfly effect is too outrageous.
As the curtains fluttered and the wind stirred, a girl in purple, draped in a white fox fur coat, stepped in barefoot, landing silently.
Her features were delicate and exquisite, and her beauty was otherworldly.
He was very thin, with skin as pale as paper, as if he could be blown away by the wind.
The young girl was timid, walking on tiptoe, afraid of disturbing the distinguished guest.
She clutched the abacus tightly in her hands, looking like a fragile glass doll.
I felt pity for him.
Anyone who sees her would want to hold her in their arms and cherish her.
Especially her subtle fragrance, which is almost imperceptible, is captivating.
Bao'er immediately bristled and her tail stood on end.
What a dangerous enemy!
Was Your Highness stunned?
Bao'er glanced at it secretly.
Wait, something's not right.
It's a combat gesture!
Bao'er didn't understand why, but she obeyed the order without question, stimulating her mind and causing her blood and qi to boil.
She could snap that slender neck at a single command.
Zhao Jing secretly activated the Thousand Illusion Pearl, preparing for battle.
Miss Tu Su is beautiful and frail; there's no need for her to be wary.
The problem lies with the eyes.
Tu Su's eyes looked gray and lifeless, dull and lifeless, which was a real eyesore.
It was actually a drug disguised as medicine!
In particular, the subtle fragrance emanating from her comes from a special herb called the Ghost Eye Grass.
The fragrance of the herb "You Tong Cao" is intoxicating, yet it is a potent medicine that causes blindness.
Zhao Jing had been refining Xuanzhu for many years and knew countless poisons, and happened to recognize this herb.
Therefore, Tu Su's appearance, gray eyes, and medicinal scent all prove that she is someone in the game.
Alarm bells rang in Zhao Jing's mind.
That person is dangerous.
If Zhao Wei is the number one genius in martial arts.
She is number one in mystical arts!
Even if everyone works together, they probably won't be able to defeat them.
Before he had even returned to Yujing, he had encountered such a formidable enemy.
Could this be fate?
No, we cannot admit defeat.
Logically speaking, Beichen Palace should not have interfered in the affairs of Dayong; perhaps it was done privately.
Let me double-check.
With a thought, Zhao Jing activated the Buddhist pagoda.
Longhua Temple possesses a supernatural power called the Heavenly Eye!
Originally, the introductory chapter of the Great Dream Floating Buddha True Scripture did not contain this supernatural power at all.
It is on the stupa.
A peerless treasure, imbued with divine power.
The stupa shines like a lamp, illuminating all that is real.
The Saha world is all illusion.
Only by seeing through illusion can we see the truth.
With the help of the pagoda, Zhao Jing took a closer look and saw through the truth beneath those gray eyes.
There was no grayness or desolation, only dazzling starlight.
If she were to no longer conceal herself, her eyes would reveal a dazzling starlight, the legendary "Starry Eyes".
In the game, only one person possesses the eyes of a star.
That peerless young palace master is an unapproachable character.
Sure enough it was her!
We must strike first.
In an instant, Zhao Jing's mind raced.
However, the word "surrender" was not mentioned.
Soon, Zhao Jing channeled his profound energy and unleashed a Sanskrit chant:
"The young master of Beichen Palace and the Hidden Star Lord have graced us with their presence; why bother with these mystical tricks!"
"What is the intention of Beichen Palace?!"
What is your intention?
Zhao Jing was already a cultivator, and with the blessing of the Floating Pagoda, his roar was like a thunderclap.
The beasts were terrified, and the mortals were filled with fear.
Roar!
The chanting was like crashing waves, or the roar of a Buddhist lion, shaking the minds of everyone present.
The tables, chairs, cups, and saucers hummed and hummed.
Tu Huaiyuan's blood surged, and his face turned deathly pale.
As for Tu Su, he was the first to be affected and was driven to the brink of despair by this sudden blow.
Right now.
Win her over!
The moment the words left his mouth, a chill ran through the room, and a murderous aura filled the air.
kill!
Bao'er's body blurred into afterimages, and her Soul-Devouring Claws grew rapidly, heading straight for Tu Su's throat.
Twist it off!
Bao'er roared inwardly, her blood boiling.
Selfish thoughts began to emerge.
Does this woman want to be His Highness's bodyguard?
impossible.
She disagrees.
The venomous stingers on the claws were just millimeters away from that slender neck.
But you can't kill them.
Bao'er understood that the gestures of combat were for coercion and capture, not for killing.
Zhao Jing held back.
The Palace Master of Beichen Palace might be nearby. It's unclear whether he's friend or foe, so killing him rashly would be incredibly foolish.
If we attract the attention of the third-ranked person on the Heavenly Ranking, we will be in a truly desperate situation.
Abbot Liaochen was unwilling to kill Zhao Jing because he did not want to anger Master Liu, who ranked fourth on the Heavenly Ranking.
How could he possibly kill the future heir of Beichen Palace?
Let's take it first and talk about the rest later.
Tu Su seemed to be stunned into silence, completely dumbfounded.
"what!"
Before the screams could even leave the private room, Chen Zhong had already put up silencing notes.
Bao'er retracted the poisonous barb, not piercing the skin, but instead used it to lock the throat.
"Take one more step and I'll kill you."
In addition, the Free and Easy Sword moves at will, quietly flanking from behind to form a pincer attack.
If Tu Su makes the slightest rash move, he will be killed by lightning.
Masters of mystical arts fear close combat the most.
If I take you down, I'll have leverage!
Bao'er was fast, but Chen Zhong was just as fast.
The Golden Bell Shield rose up in response, protecting Zhao Jing completely.
Even if Tu Su used his mystical arts, he could not harm Zhao Jing's soul.
The two joined forces and instantly cornered Tu Su.
Tu Su dared not make a move, while Tu Huaiyuan was terrified.
"Your Highness, it's a misunderstanding!"
"This old minister has not colluded!"
"She truly is the adopted daughter of an old minister; there is absolutely no lie!"
Tu Huaiyuan possessed a photographic memory.
He can instantly perceive any changes.
Therefore, Tu Huaiyuan was particularly skilled at disguise.
In the business world, he was able to spot countless disguised spies on the spot, and this was the reason why.
Tu Su was not disguised; he swore on his life.
"Slaughtering the Manor Lord is none of your business."
"The Palace Master of Beichen Palace has extraordinary abilities; it's not surprising that you were unaware of this."
Zhao Jing didn't believe it at all and stared intently at Tu Su.
The two were seven steps apart.
He also activated the Thousand Illusion Pearl to protect himself before cautiously questioning:
"Speak! What exactly is Beichen Palace's intention?"
A poisonous sting to the throat, a flying sword to the back.
Between life and death, Tu Su, like an ostrich, slowly closed his eyes.
When she opened her eyes again, her demeanor was completely different.
Cowardice vanishes, replaced by the ruthlessness of Heaven and the cold indifference to all living beings.
Miss Tu Su looked at Bao'er, who was so close to her, and said in a calm tone:
"Your Highness seems to be startled and has mistaken me for a woman."
"The situation is very bad."
"Lord Bao could kill me in a single breath."
"Opportunity for bribery: zero."
"The odds of winning against them are 50%."
"We need to take a gamble to get out of this predicament."
"But this move would be mutually destructive, and my godfather will certainly not allow it."
"Now, there is only one way."
Miss Tu Su seems to have been transformed, calculating every single variable.
She then tossed aside the abacus she treasured and slowly raised her hand.
With a loud clang.
Bao'er tensed up, thinking the other party was about to launch a counterattack.
Unexpectedly, Tu Su only responded indifferently:
"Your Highness, are you satisfied?"
"I still have some copper coins, enough to make a fortune. Please take them with you, Lord Bao'er."
Miss Tu Su spoke calmly, as if she were not surrendering.
The gray eyes could no longer conceal the starlight; it was a radiance of utmost calm.
Sure enough it was her!
Such demeanor and tone are the true mark of the young palace master!
Cold and rational, ruthless and without desire, he is like a representative of the Way of Heaven.
A mysterious entity in the game that cannot be defeated.
Like the woman in yellow in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber".
As for why it was mysterious, Qiming once spoke in a cryptic tone:
"God made me write it this way."
"I'm only responsible for taking notes."
But why did she bring copper coins to use as hidden weapons?
Zhao Jing couldn't help but frown.
Tu Su does not have the ability to make a desperate gamble.
Is this a trap?
Zhao Jing stared for a moment, then decisively gave the order:
"Bao'er, search her and take the money."
Be careful.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Bao'er's heart rate accelerated to the extreme, and her fur changed color, indicating a state of super speed.
A master of mystical arts, yet physically weak.
At such a distance, if Tu Su makes the slightest move, he will be instantly killed.
The smart thing to do is not to resist.
Bao'er used one claw to lock the throat and the other to search the body.
A strong gust of wind swept through, and copper coins clattered and fell to the ground.
Seeing this, Tu Su continued broadcasting:
"With the disarmament, Your Highness's sense of security has increased by 20%."
"The chances of negotiation have increased by 30%."
"The opportunity for reconciliation has arisen."
"It's best to remove the status quo."
As soon as she finished speaking, Miss Tu Su returned to her original form.
Timid and shy, like a delicate and fragile doll.
"what!"
She screamed.
Bao'er's poisonous sting went even further.
This woman is indeed dangerous; she's very good at deceiving people.
Let's just kill him.
Bao'er's amber eyes narrowed to slits, her murderous intent rising.
Tu Su was so frightened that his soul almost left his body, and he repeatedly explained:
"Your Highness, I... I'm just doing the accounting."
"He's not a bad person!"
Are you trying to play the role of someone with a split personality?
Zhao Jing dared not be careless, but saw Tu Huaiyuan hurriedly defend himself:
"Your Highness is wise!"
"She changes her expression and says nonsensical things whenever she gets involved in divination or numerology."
"It's neither possession nor impersonation; it's always been this way!"
"The flourishing of the Crown Prince's businesses is partly due to her efforts."
"This old minister originally intended to recommend him to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Tu Huaiyuan spoke very quickly, as if afraid of a bloody conflict between the two sides.
Tu Su nodded vigorously.
"Your Highness, this humble woman truly does not know any Palace Master Beichen."
"And certainly not the young palace master."
"Still lying!"
Zhao Jing knew that Tu Huaiyuan was loyal and righteous, but this matter was too strange.
We have to trick her to gain the upper hand!
"Speak! Were you born in the 40th year of the Hongjing era, in Taibai City, Jianzhou?"
"Your father was a retainer of the Western Liang Kingdom, and he was mistakenly killed by the Prince of Zhenbei while working as an inside agent for the Great Xuan Kingdom!"
"Yes and no!"
"And I also want to tell you that your mother is seriously ill. What did you do to obtain the root of a thousand-year-old ginseng?"
Zhao Jing kept sneering.
Although her appearance differs from the game, Zhao Jing would never forget the storyline of those starry eyes.
Her real name is Yun Su. She possesses starry eyes, and if she does not cultivate martial arts, her body will surely collapse.
Due to her father's death and the family's decline, Yun Su was frail and sickly from a young age.
The mother spent all the family's money to treat his illness, but instead, she became ill from overwork.
Can mica disease be cured?
can!
We need to buy good medicine and use the root of a thousand-year-old ginseng as a medicinal guide.
Yun Su, having found no medical help, encountered a quack doctor who offered her advice on how to make money.
That means selling your eyes for money.
The world is vast, and there are many wealthy people with peculiar collecting habits.
They might collect the hands of beautiful women, or those with heterochromia, and so on.
With the flourishing of martial arts, the technology for preserving limbs has long been mature.
Yun Su only had one glance when her body was completely worn down.
Thin and shriveled, like a wrinkled flower bud.
Only eyes are valuable.
Without hesitation, she sold her eyes for 10 taels of silver, all to save her mother.
This is much higher than the price one would pay to sell oneself in the martial arts world.
Unfortunately, 10 taels of silver was only enough for a month's supply of medicine.
One month later, Mica passed away.
She used the remaining money to bury her mother and wept loudly at her grave.
She was crying and bleeding at the same time.
The blood and tears that nourished it awakened a second star-like eye, triggering extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth.
This is what attracted the attention of the Palace Master of Beichen Palace.
The star-shaped eye that was sold eventually ended up in the hands of Yuwen Zhe.
The last time, it sold for the astronomical price of 100,000 taels.
This is also the main reason why the young palace master in the game helped Shen Changsheng to wipe out the Yuwen family.
To reclaim their eyes.
In the original game, Yuwen Zhe died in his own collection room.
In that sinful land piled high with works of art.
I don't believe you won't panic when such secrets are revealed!
Zhao Jing stared intently at Miss Tu Su.
Tu Su stood there for a long time, not in fear, but only in bewilderment:
"Your Highness, is what you're saying true?"
"I was indeed born that year, but my father was just a deserter."
"As for the thousand-year-old ginseng, it was indeed a gift from my adoptive father."
"This humble woman is deeply grateful for the Crown Prince's great kindness."
ha?
Zhao Jing was stunned.
What's going on?
He looked at Tu Huaiyuan, who was even more shocked:
"Your Highness, that is indeed the case!"
"A few years ago, Master Niu and the Crown Prince joined forces to create a new type of spinning machine."
"Since Jianzhou is rich in cotton, I, your humble servant, will go to Taibai City to set up workshops."
"Just then, they started hiring workers, so they hired Tu Su's mother as a maid."
"Tu Su is intelligent and literate, and can help the workshop keep accounts."
"Seeing her extraordinary talent, this old minister took her in as his adopted daughter."
"Her background is innocent; this old minister is willing to vouch for it with his life!"
Damn, could it be the butterfly effect?!
Zhao Jing devised countless schemes and even prepared to negotiate with the Palace Master of Beichen Palace.
Beichen Palace holds a dominant position in the Dayong Dao Sect, and its Palace Master possesses the strength to rank third on the Heavenly Ranking.
If the other party divines that Zhao Jing is returning to the capital, they are very likely to take action to stop him.
The world's schemers hate divination the most.
However, Beichen Palace remains mysteriously neutral, belonging neither to Dayong nor to Daxuan.
Originally, Beichen Palace assisted Shen Changsheng only to help Tu Su regain the Star Eyes and become the next palace master.
Zhao Jing was also unaware of the details, since the game didn't include any related content, only describing it as "extremely mysterious."
However, since Beichen Palace possesses the advantage of the Mysterious Pearl, negotiations can proceed.
Zhao Jing possessed the new formula for the Iron Profound Pearl, intending to use it as leverage.
To everyone's surprise, Miss Tu Su didn't play by the rules.
So, it's all my fault?
I shouldn't have improved the spinning machine, increased employment in Jianzhou, and changed the fate of the Yun family mother and daughter.
It's perfectly normal for mica to work in factories to support his family.
Even if Beichen Palace wanted to capture him, why would they need to set up such a grand scheme?
Zhao Jing refused to accept this misunderstanding and forced himself to remain calm:
"Then how do you explain this mystical art?"
Seeing that Zhao Jing's tone had softened, Tu Su immediately breathed a sigh of relief:
"I was destitute in my early years and therefore cannot practice martial arts."
"My adoptive father then had me become a disciple of the [True Lord of the Mysterious Altar] to study divination and financial management."
Xuan Tan Zhen Jun, this is the Martial God of Wealth.
Merchants often worship the God of Wealth, and there are many different factions, but none of them have a high level of spiritual power.
Xuan Tan Zhen Jun is one of the best among them.
Zhao Jing pondered:
"Show me your faith."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Tu Su revealed the engraving of his mystical technique, with a faint black tiger protecting his heart.
It's over.
There's a real mistake.
People can believe in their ancestors, the God of Wealth, and Guanyin.
That's fine.
However, the key to practicing mystical arts lies in focus.
The gods will not save those who are half-hearted, just as Zhao Jing was destined never to become a Buddhist disciple.
The young master of the palace wrote to the God of Wealth, only to infiltrate Zhao Jing's inner circle.
This is simply not possible.
In other words, Tu Su's fate was rewritten.
She doesn't need to sell her eyes to bury her mother, or even her emotions.
Now there's only one question left.
Zhao Jing stared into her eyes:
"If that's the case, why did you apply the Ghostly Eye Grass?"
"This is a blinding substance."
Tu Su hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and answered:
"Your Highness."
"The doctor said that my heterochromia brings misfortune, as it will both devour vital energy and attract prying eyes."
Therefore, concealment is the best course of action.
Now the truth becomes clear.
The doctor that Tu Su met in history was indeed an extraordinary person.
He can remove an eyeball without killing the person.
Finally, many years later, Tu Su was able to retrieve his eyeballs.
This is embarrassing.
The thought was immediately extinguished by Zhao Jing.
He coughed:
"Very good, you weren't lying."
"Bao'er, put it away."
"what?"
Bao'er instinctively obeyed the order.
She withdrew her claws and sword, looking puzzled.
Miss Tu Su let out a long breath, almost collapsing.
It was still too stimulating for her.
Zhao Jing said solemnly:
"Ahem, you did a great job."
"This mission is extremely dangerous, even though Master Tu strongly recommended it."
"But I must personally test Miss Tu Su's ability to adapt."
"As a result, she handled the situation well and proved herself capable of undertaking such an important task."
"I allow her to accompany me back to the capital."
Yes, all of this is a test.
It's definitely not a mistake.
Master Tu suddenly realized what was happening and exclaimed in sincere admiration:
"Your Highness is wise!"
Tu Huaiyuan believed it to be true and was deeply impressed.
Zhao Jing smiled and said:
"I have offended you greatly just now, please forgive me, Miss Tu."
Miss Tu Su quickly shook her head:
"It is my honor to be tested by Your Highness!"
But Tu Su's inner personality silently answered in his heart:
The probability of a successful test is only 30%; the remaining 70% are mistakes.
Such words must never be uttered.
They will be killed.
Tu Su glanced at Bao'er, his murderous intent still lingering.
Seeing that he had been fooled, Zhao Jing's face immediately lit up with a smile:
"Since it's something to be concealed, why not expose it and let's see?"
"Legend has it that some star-shaped eyes can conceal heavenly secrets and prevent divination."
In the game, Tu Su plays a crucial role because of his ability to shield the secrets of heaven.
It is specifically designed to counter the whims of grandmasters.
The successful encirclement and suppression of Yuwen Huan owes much to the Hidden Star Lord.
Tu Su hesitated:
"Since Your Highness has ordered it, I will give it a try."
Zhao Jing's eyes lit up:
"Then we shall study it carefully."
"I will lend you a hand."
Zhao Jing seemed to transform into a big bad wolf, wanting to capture Miss Tu Su and study her slowly.
With her around, the chances of returning to Beijing have increased significantly.
Only Bao'er's ahoge (cowlick) curled into a question mark:
Your Highness, perhaps I should just break her neck.
Absolutely not!
With her there, and everyone in place, we can set off immediately.