Guangyuan Xianren

  For those who cultivate themselves, there is no concept of time, and therefore no so-called New Year.

  A sudden enlightenment in solitude may be just like the changing tides, only ordinary people cherish the ups and downs of life because it is short.

  No matter what, the usually quiet Linghao Palace was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and became lively.

  After the New Year, Leng Hao was eleven years old. At this time every year, Leng Ling Tian would definitely gather all the concubines, princes and princesses to have a reunion dinner together. Leng Hao had no choice but to stop his cultivation and attend the banquet.

  Such a banquet, important court officials will come to attend, it is an honor.

  A banquet filled with political significance, Leng Xiao's heart was very disgusted, but he had no choice but to attend.

  Feng Lingyun was thinking that he would ascend to the throne, so this banquet, his mother would definitely force him to attend, to win over those young masters of the great families, and once they were won over, the future of Great Yan would be won over.

  For Feng Lingyun, Leng Huan becoming a master and ascending to the throne of Dayan Kingdom is not contradictory. Once Leng Huan breaks through to the scattered immortal, he can naturally abdicate the throne without any constraints, as long as he defeats Leng Feng. Feng Lingyun cannot surpass He Qingya, an arrogant woman who only allows her husband to love her and no one else. No emperor would like that. Feng Lingyun will not retreat or give in because of this. Her principles won't change. Therefore, for her son to defeat He Qingya's son is also a kind of victory.

  Apart from the banquet, there are various festive performances on New Year's Eve, which is very lively.

  Leng Hao had not planned to bring Shang Qing and Lin Mei Lin Xue with him, but seeing the two little maids' pitiful eyes, even Shang Qing, a young mother, was full of expectation, so Leng Hao could only take them along.

  Qing Luan and they went as the personal maids of Feng Ling Yun, while Shang Qing and Lin Mei Lin Xue went ahead as the maids of Leng Hua.

  The banquet was grand, held in the great hall, which was originally spacious. The space-printing method expanded this place further, and many magnificent scenes were moved here to accommodate thousands of people drinking and rejoicing together without any crowding.

  The civil and military officials all arrived early, and as the time for the banquet drew near, the members of the royal family gradually appeared.

  Leng Hao, as the crown prince, brought his younger brother and sister to the grand hall, where they took their seats according to their respective positions. Only a few of the younger princes and princesses remained by their mother's side. Shang Qing and Lin Mei, Lin Xue stood behind Leng Hao, but he also had them seated in the last row against the wall.

  Leng Hao sat in the highest seat under the high platform inside the temple, behind him were all the seats of the princes and princesses. However, Second Prince Leng Feng and Third Prince Leng Zhen both sat on the opposite side with the people from the Council of Elders. Many officials changed their expressions at this strange arrangement by Leng Ling Tian, but none of them said anything more.

  After Ling Tian arranged for the second and third princes to choose their vassals and fiefs, these ministers had already sensed the unusual atmosphere between the Emperor and the Crown Prince.

  Under the princes and princesses, there are four major families. At this time, it can be clearly seen that the Xia family is relatively close to Leng Feng. Xia Yu'er and Xia Fei are both chatting happily with Leng Feng together.

  The Feng family naturally sat on the side of Leng Hua, but Feng Qiu Wu had left. The other young masters of the Feng family were in awe of Leng Hua's identity as a prince and therefore did not delve too deeply into conversation, merely exchanging pleasantries.

  The Zhao and Li families, however, were in contact with Leng Zhen. Neither Leng Hao nor Leng Feng had won over these two families. In this situation, although the heads of both families had not yet decided to work for Leng Zhen, the younger members of the two families, led by Zhao Yan and Li Yun, had a close relationship with Leng Zhen.

  This is a very strange state, the Great Yan Empire has been established until now, and there hasn't been a crown prince like Leng Hao who was so passive. At least on the surface, his actual power only had the support of the Feng family and wasn't much stronger than his other two younger brothers.

  Leng Hao ignored the strange and elusive glances around him, without batting an eyelid.

  Everyone settled down, and it was time for Cold Lingtian to arrive. He and Feng Lingyu walked at the front, with He Qingya half a step behind them. The other consorts followed behind, amidst the loud cheers of "Long live" as they made their way towards the high platform inside the hall.

  Leng Ling Tian was naturally sitting in the middle of the dragon chair, and on both sides of him were Feng Ling Yun and He Qing Ya.

  Feng Lingyun saw He Qingya's position and felt equally noble, a hint of anger flashed across her face, and she let out a cold hum.

  The voice was not loud, but the princes and ministers in the hall were all sharp-eared and clear-eyed, and they all heard the Empress's discontent. One by one, they pretended not to have heard it, but their hearts were uneasy.

  Leng Lingtian's face was full of smiles, as if he hadn't heard Feng Linyu's dissatisfaction at all. "Let the feast begin! On this New Year's Eve, let us all enjoy ourselves!"

  Fine wines and delicacies were brought up, those maidservants danced like butterflies among flowers, swift yet not chaotic, food and drink for thousands of people were served in a very short time.

  In the center of the grand hall, a song and dance performance began, causing many children to cheer.

  The grand hall is usually solemn and dignified, but today, the children's joyful shouts will not be stopped or blamed by anyone.

  "The Heavenly Heart Sect's Guangyuan Immortal has arrived," a loud and clear voice suddenly came from outside the hall.

  Everyone in the hall changed their faces upon hearing this, and Leng Hua was originally toasting Feng Kuang with a cup of wine. At this moment, the wine glass was raised to his lips, but he listened and looked at Feng Kuang, both of them had a hint of doubt on their faces.

  Leng Hao knew that this Guangyuan immortal was the person sent by the Tianxin Sect to supervise the mining of the large jade crystal vein on Guanhe Island.

  This New Year's banquet, Leng Lingtian as the host, for this Guangyuan immortal, must have been a courtesy invitation, but generally speaking, these cultivators would not come here.

  Immortals from Guangyuan have come here, and they don't mean well.

  Leng Hao's heart skipped a beat as his divine sense responded to the Qingling Pearl turning pale red, which should be heading towards him. Could it be that Guangyuan Xianren had infiltrated deep into the Yujing Mine and discovered the large quantity of top-grade jade crystals that had been excavated?

  After digging, Leng Hua only roughly covered up the traces, which could deceive ordinary people at most. But Guangyuan Xianren, with his cultivation as a loose immortal of the first stage, would definitely not be deceived.

  "I didn't know the immortal had arrived, Cold certain has lost far welcome," Cold Ling Tian stood up and walked towards the temple gate, the other princes and officials saw the emperor stand up, one by one did not dare to slack off, and stood up together to greet him.

  "I dare not, I dare not. This humble monk is but a lone cloud and crane, who has come suddenly with a moment's whim, and has indeed been too abrupt." Five people entered the hall, with the first one having an otherworldly air about him, three strands of green whiskers floating in the wind, looking extremely impressive - it was indeed Guangyuan Xianren. The four people behind him should be his disciples.

  Guangyuan Xianren was sent to guard the mine, so his status in Tianxin Sect must not be high. With just his loose immortal primary cultivation, Great Yan Country is not afraid of him at all. However, Leng Lingtian being so polite is because of the Tianxin Sect behind Guangyuan.

  The rise and fall of dynasties, these major Taoist sects detached from the world, unaware of great events, generally closed their mountain gates for quiet cultivation. In this sea area, various great dynasties rose and fell, but the true master of the Tianxin Sect remained unchanged.

  Leng Hao was well aware that the Tian Xin Sect had existed for over 30,000 years. As long as the scattered immortals survived every 300-year heavenly tribulation, they could continue to live on without worrying about their lifespan. Over so many years, the Tian Xin Sect had indeed accumulated some manpower.

  The longer a sect exists, the deeper its foundation is. No one knows how many people within these large sects have exhausted their potential and can no longer make progress in their cultivation, but are instead carefree old men with nothing to worry about.

  "Guangyuan Xianren, please take a seat," Lingtian said, stepping aside and pointing to the dragon chair on the high platform.

  "It's nothing, Your Majesty is too polite," Guangyuan said with a calm smile as he and Leng Lingtian walked slowly into the hall. When they reached the edge of the high platform, he spoke up, "Is this the Crown Prince? Indeed, he is a dragon among men. I'll just sit down here."

  "Come on, arrange the seats quickly," Ling Tian ordered. In a short while, tables, chairs, fine wine and delicacies were brought up quickly. Not only was Guangyuan Xianren like this, but his four apprentices also had a seat behind Guangyuan each.

  Guangyuan sat on Leng Hao's body, he poured a cup of wine, first toasted to Leng Lingtian, and then the second cup was actually raised to Leng Hao.

  Leng Hao knew that Guang Yuan had indeed come for him.

  "Your Highness, I toast you with a cup."

  "I dare not, Immortal Elder is too polite, it should be this junior offering a cup of respect to the Immortal Elder instead."

  They were all smiling with hidden knives, Guangyuan raised his right hand to toast, and pinched a seal with his left hand. Leng Hua slightly furrowed her brow, the two of them in this small area had been quietly isolated by Guangyuan's soundproofing spell, so others couldn't hear their conversation.

  "I, Guangyuan, have taken on a heavy responsibility and come to Guanhe Island. I entered the depths of the Jade Crystal Mine, only to discover that a large quantity of top-grade jade crystals in the central area of the mine have vanished into thin air. I heard that Your Highness is the master of Guanhe Island, so I've come to ask: what's going on here?" Guangyuan said with a smile, but Han Bing could see a glimmer of greed in his eyes.

  Leng Hao understood in his heart that Guang Yuan only said this in private, obviously not wanting the matter of the top-grade Jade Crystal to spread out. As long as he kept it hidden and didn't let the sect find out, then he could monopolize this batch of top-grade Jade Crystals for himself.

  "Top-grade jade crystal? This is a big deal, the young master left as soon as he discovered the jade crystal vein and came to Da Yan Island to report. Because his cultivation was shallow, he had never gone deep into the vein." Leng Hao said with feigned indignation, but in his heart, he sneered at Guang Yuan's lack of vision. If he had discovered the mark left by the Jade Crystal Emperor's Liquid, he probably wouldn't be as calm as he is now.

  Guangyuan's face turned gloomy, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, honest people don't speak in riddles. I know this batch of top-grade jade crystals is in your hands. Currently, your cultivation level is too low, and these jade crystals are not very useful to you. I can give you some high-ranking jade crystals as an exchange. In four years' time, it will be the Tianxin Sect's grand recruitment of disciples. At that time, I will definitely speak well of you in front of the elders, and becoming a personally transmitted disciple is also possible."

  "Thank you, Senior, for your kind intentions, but I really haven't seen this top-grade jade crystal before. Please send someone to find it, if there's a shortage of manpower, I can also provide some assistance," said Cold Hao with a calm expression. He snorted inwardly, thinking that as just a disciple assigned to guard the mine, he was definitely only a nominal disciple with limited potential, and had no right to speak in front of the elder. Moreover, becoming a direct disciple would be an even bigger joke, not to mention being refined into a magic treasure.