Chapter 175 What the Royal Family Members Are Fighting For (8000)

The words were not finished, because the next moment, Xu Bai's fingers approached.

Chaos and despair suddenly burst out.

When this momentum suddenly broke out at Xu Bai's fingertips, combined with the bonus of the swordless sword outline, the two combined, and a terrifying roar suddenly sounded.

"Boom!"

The barrier formed by the music of the Heavenly Master shook slightly around, but it was still stable.

Eunuch Wei raised one hand and pressed his palm against Xu Bai's fingertips. He did not take a step back, but his gray hair was blown messy.

Behind Eunuch Wei, his own change of the sky also appeared.

It was an extremely cold breath, and the surrounding air began to freeze, and ice cubes fell down.

However, this kind of cold is very different from ordinary cold, and it actually contains a feminine air.

To make a simple analogy, it is like the cold in the north and the cold in the south.

The change of the sky formed by Eunuch Wei has a strong penetrating effect directly.

Xu Bai retracted his hand and moved his fingertips. There was a cold breath surrounding them, and they were still a little numb.

"Eunuch Wei, excuse me, what realm are you in?"

He stopped fighting. With just one move, he already understood his own level, so there was no need to continue fighting.

"My family is the ninth level of transcendence." Eunuch Wei thought for a moment, and then said, "Almost half a step into the stage of sainthood."

"Just the peak of the ninth level of transcendence, can you have such a powerful force?" Xu Bai pondered.

Beside him, the old woman twitched her lips and said, "You kid are still not satisfied. You have just entered the Transcendent Realm, and you are equivalent to the third level of Transcendent Realm. Are you not satisfied with this ability?

Wei Lao Bu Si's strength cannot be compared with ordinary realms. His unique business can use the extraordinary to fight against the saint. If Wei Lao Bu Si enters the saint, he will be invincible in the saint."

Hearing this, Xu Bai was surprised and said, "There is such a business. I don't know what business Eunuch Wei is in. Can you tell me a thing or two?"

He thought Eunuch Wei was very strong, but he didn't expect him to be so strong. He was not inferior to the saint with the extraordinary. Even if he entered the saint, he would be invincible in the saint realm. Such strength is incredible, which aroused Xu Bai's curiosity.

If he can understand this business and work harder on the progress bar of this business, maybe he can reach this level.

Eunuch Wei's old face suddenly laughed, and he laughed inexplicably: "Hasn't Lord Xu entered the business of Yin eunuchs? I just don't know why Lord Xu still has masculinity.

In fact, I didn't get involved in this business before I was a man.

It was just that when I had an accident, I started from the beginning. I didn't expect that it was just right for me. From then on, I made rapid progress and reached the current state.

Unfortunately, I am not a complete man after all. It is extremely difficult to take that step to become a saint."

Xu Bai's head was full of black lines. It turned out to be the business of Yin eunuchs.

What is a eunuch? There is no need to explain it.

I seem to have read such a book when I was on the sixth floor before.

This business is indeed powerful, but it also has its shortcomings.

Due to the incomplete relationship, it is almost impossible to reach the state of becoming a saint. The words "as difficult as ascending to heaven" here are really not exaggerated at all.

Simply put, there are gains and losses. Eunuch Wei is a ninth-rank extraordinary person, which is the pinnacle of the extraordinary. With the characteristics of the eunuch profession, it is easy for him to defeat a few ordinary second- and third-rank people.

"Speaking of which, I am really envious. I lost the most precious thing of a man, so I have the strength to fight across ranks. I didn't expect that Lord Xu could easily have it." Eunuch Wei sighed.

Xu Bai: "..."

For some reason, looking at Eunuch Wei's sighing expression, he felt that Eunuch Wei's profession had a very subtle connection with a martial art in his previous life.

For example, if you want to practice this skill, you must castrate yourself first.

Of course, this is not the time to think about these things. I have already finished all the books, and it is time to move on to the next step.

"Has your majesty finished?" Xu Bai asked.

Eunuch Wei shook his head and said, "Your Majesty said one month, so it really is one month. Has Lord Xu finished reading all the books on the sixth floor? That's right, you have entered the Transcendent Realm, so it must be almost done. Unfortunately, there are still twenty days before the date agreed upon between you and His Majesty."

From this, it seems that it will be useless if the time is not up.

"Let's do this." Eunuch Wei thought for a while and said, "Lord Xu will live in this palace first, and just happen to have some exchanges with those members of the royal family. I think with Lord Xu's current status, they must want to get along well with each other, and also accumulate some connections for Lord Xu."

Members of the royal family?

After hearing this, Xu Bai looked at Eunuch Wei meaningfully. He always felt that Eunuch Wei had something to say.

Connections are always linked to one's own strength, whether in the previous life or today.

Without strength, where can connections come from?

You are an ordinary person, and you want to make friends with rich people. This is a foolish dream, unless you become a dog.

Either you have value to use, or you have outstanding strength that can make them treat you equally.

Now that Eunuch Wei actually said this idea, Xu Bai seemed to have thought of something.

"Eunuch Wei, how about we go to my place to have a chat?" Xu Bai said with a smile.

Eunuch Wei narrowed his eyes and said cunningly: "Lord Xu has entered the Transcendent Realm, so we should celebrate. Of course, there is no problem. I will ask the imperial kitchen to cook some side dishes, and you and I will have a drink happily."

"If that's the case." Xu Bai thought to himself that something was wrong here.

He told Ye Zi to stay here and study hard, and then followed Eunuch Wei out the door.

Ye Zi looked at Xu Bai's back and was a little stunned.

The old woman laughed and said, "Understand?"

Ye Zi came back to his senses, with a fire burning in his eyes: "Understand, I want to work ten times or a hundred times harder, I don't ask to be the same as you, as long as I don't fall behind, I won't burden you."

"Then let's get started." The old woman smiled.

"Yeah." Ye Zi nodded vigorously.

A moment later, the sound of teaching came from the royal treasury again.

...

Under the leadership of Eunuch Wei, Xu Bai, who was not very familiar with the road, returned to his residence.

After the two entered the house, less than a moment later, the people from the imperial kitchen came and served delicious food and two jars of fine wine.

Eunuch Wei broke the seal on the wine, but did not pour it. He raised his head and drank a sip.

This generous look surprised Xu Bai.

"Why, do you think that eunuchs are all those who are particularly feminine?" Eunuch Wei wiped the wine from the corner of his mouth.

Xu Bai came back to his senses. He did not say any clichés, but nodded directly.

Say whatever you want, say whatever you think. There is no need to hide yourself in front of such a shrewd person.

"I was seriously injured because I followed His Majesty in the war. Lord Xu knows that I am in this situation today." Eunuch Wei said, "Before this, I was a generous and generous hero in the world.

People in the world must drink big bowls. Lord Xu, I toast you."

Xu Bai found out the whole story, slapped off the seal on the wine jar, clinked his cup with Eunuch Wei, and also raised his head to drink: "I toast to Eunuch Wei."

He took another sip.

Eunuch Wei asked with interest, "Why toast to me?"

"Eunuch Wei could have risen to prominence as a founding father, but he was willing to become a eunuch for His Majesty the Emperor and for the world." Xu Bai said, "Of course I toast."

He knew that Eunuch Wei was appreciated by His Majesty and was going to be appointed a high official, but Eunuch Wei knew that he was a disabled person and was afraid of bringing some reputation problems to the Great Chu State, so he would rather be a eunuch.

The title of the head of the eunuchs, after all, is just a eunuch.

Xu Bai felt that it was his duty to offer a glass of wine to such a person.

Eunuch Wei was stunned, then shook his hand nonchalantly.

He seemed reluctant to talk about the past, and took another sip from the wine jar, but the dishes on the table did not move.

Xu Bai drank and ate at the same time.

The two began to chat, talking about the romance in the rivers and lakes and the trivialities in the palace.

To Xu Bai's surprise, he felt that Eunuch Wei was very much to his taste, and the two chatted and chatted, and actually felt a bit of congeniality.

The same was true for Eunuch Wei. Although this young man was very slippery in his words, he had his own principles in his heart. There were too few such people.

After Xu Bai had eaten for a while, there was not much wine left, and he put down his chopsticks with a puzzled look in his eyes.

"Eunuch Wei, you asked me to communicate more with the royal family, but I don't quite understand what you said."

Eunuch Wei put down the wine jar in his hand and said, "I don't mean anything else. With Lord Xu's current strength, they definitely want to communicate more with you. Lord Xu can do whatever he wants."

Xu Bai narrowed his eyes and said, "Oh, it seems that His Majesty wants me to let go."

He can regard Eunuch Wei as the emperor's eyes and ears, or as someone who conveys the emperor's intentions, so he said this sentence to test whether it was the emperor's intention.

Eunuch Wei took another sip and said, "Half of His Majesty's nine children have died on the battlefield, leaving only the eldest, the sixth, the seventh, and the ninth."

"The eldest is still guarding the border, following Prince Shengyou, leaving only the sixth, seventh, and ninth in the palace."

"Although the Ninth Princess has never met you, you are familiar with her. You know Zhou Qing, who is the Sixth Prince's man, and the rest are the Seventh Prince."

"In fact, the only one to pay attention to is the Seventh Prince."

At this point, Eunuch Wei sighed, and this sigh was full of helplessness and heartache.

He seemed a little drunk.

But Xu Bai knew that at his current level, he would not get drunk, let alone Eunuch Wei.

"Back then, the Seventh Prince's mother was a woman of outstanding grace." Eunuch Wei said with a wry smile.

"She is not only brave and resourceful, but also very popular. She is the only concubine who can follow His Majesty in battle."

"In the martial arts world, she is called the Sword Queen, and even given the title of Uncrowned Queen. She once killed eleven extraordinary masters with a sword."

"What a pity... What a pity."

"That day, His Majesty was ambushed and fell into someone's trap, and almost died."

"After the Sword Queen knew about it, she took up her sword and went up alone. She pierced through tens of thousands of masters in the army with one sword, saving His Majesty, but left a hidden disease. After giving birth to the seventh prince, she passed away."

"Although the Sword Queen is a woman, she is as heroic as a man. Countless people in the martial arts world have received her favor. After her death, countless people in the martial arts world spontaneously sent her off."

Speaking of this, Eunuch Wei had tears in the corners of his eyes, which he gently wiped away.

"My family is one of them."

Xu Bai drank a sip of wine silently, and said with emotion: "She is really a wonderful woman in the world, and she is as good as a man."

Eunuch Wei patted Xu Bai on the shoulder and changed the subject slightly: "It is said that a tiger father will have a dog son, but her son is not up to the standard."

"Oh?" Xu Bai became interested: "The seventh prince?"

Speaking of the seventh prince, he still has some memories. At that time, the seventh prince sent someone to recruit him, but that person was extremely arrogant and even wanted to humiliate him, so he was killed by him. Speaking of it, there is still a gap between the two.

Eunuch Wei drank half of the few wines in the jar and said, "Maybe it's because of the Queen of Swords. His Majesty is particularly fond of this son. He has been fond of him more than other members of the royal family since he was a child, which has cultivated his arrogant attitude."

"Having such a powerful mother should be his honor, but he regards this honor as a support for his arrogance. Relying on this support, His Majesty sometimes feels bitter in his heart."

Xu Bai pondered for a moment and said, "From what Eunuch Wei said, he seems to be looking for trouble with me. Eunuch Wei said to let it go, as if he wants me to handle it myself?"

Eunuch Wei coughed and said, "We didn't say that, and His Majesty didn't say that either. But His Majesty now appreciates you very much. As long as you don't do anything too out of line, there's nothing wrong. As for what is not out of line... just don't get disabled."

In these few words, Eunuch Wei emphasized the word "Your Majesty" very much.

The meaning is very clear. What he just said was all the emperor's opinion, not his own thoughts.

Xu Bai touched his chin and said, "But I am not very interested in your Majesty's family affairs."

What a joke, he has no intention of helping the emperor to manage his son. He is still busy with his own affairs.

Eunuch Wei heard that Xu Bai didn't want to manage.

This answer is in line with Xu Bai's character.

Eunuch Wei smiled and said, "Sir Xu, this is a good business."

"Oh?" Xu Bai said thoughtfully, "What benefits can it bring to me?"

"Of course, this is related to whether Sir Xu stays or leaves." Eunuch Wei said with a hint of meaning: "Sir Xu, have you ever thought about what reward you should receive for such a contribution? Is it just a visit to the royal treasury?"

"Your Majesty is also worried now, but I think Your Majesty should have a good solution."

Xu Bai smiled and said, "Eunuch Wei may You've thought too much. Xu is not interested in the officialdom, let alone being a high-ranking official. "

Eunuch Wei waved his hand and said, "Of course, we know Lord Xu's character, and His Majesty certainly knows it, but His Majesty has always considered things very thoroughly, and I believe Lord Xu must be satisfied.

And this time is an opportunity. Lord Xu, think about it, if Lord Xu can even make the Seventh Prince obedient, who in the court dares to make suggestions for Lord Xu's reward?"

Xu Bai rubbed his chin with his fingers, thinking about the meaning of Eunuch Wei's words.

Eunuch Wei did not say much, he knew Xu Bai was a wise man and could see it.

Time seemed to stop, and the surroundings fell into silence. After about half an incense stick of time, Xu Bai finally responded.

"Okay." Xu Bai said, "I believe in Eunuch Wei."

Eunuch Wei shook his head and said, "Lord Xu, you should believe in His Majesty. In twenty days, His Majesty will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation. You should rest assured."

Xu Bai did not continue to discuss this matter. Since he had an idea, he would not continue to entangle.

The two continued to drink. This time, they drank until all the dishes on the table were eaten up. Eunuch Wei left with satisfaction.

Two maids came in, cleaned the table and left, closing the door. Only Xu Bai was left here.

Suddenly free, Xu Bai didn't know what to do. He came to the door, opened the window, sat in front of the window, and looked at the sky in front of him.

I don't know when he slowly walked to this position, which was really beyond his expectation.

Just looking at the scenery outside the window, Xu Bai felt a little sleepy unconsciously.

Such a pleasant time is not uncommon for him, but such a pleasant afternoon is a good opportunity to take a nap.

Xu Bai closed his eyes, and the fourth-grade puppet was still guarding beside him.

Just when he was half asleep and half awake, the footsteps came into his ears, making him open his eyes.

Outside the window, Zhou Qing was rushing over. Halfway through, he just saw Xu Bai outside the window, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

"Xu... Sir, how are you?" Zhou Qing felt that it was not easy to communicate by the window, so he walked to the door and knocked.

Xu Bai naturally knew what Zhou Qing was doing here.

Zhou Qing served the Sixth Prince. To put it bluntly, he was the Sixth Prince's subordinate. This time he came here must be related to the Sixth Prince.

As for what it was, Xu Bai could guess it.

After he went to the door and opened it, he went back to the chair and lay down.

Zhou Qing saw Xu Bai's appearance, and his heart was beating. He didn't understand what Xu Bai was thinking, but he was indeed here to complete the task assigned to him by the Sixth Prince, so he still bowed.

"Congratulations to Lord Xu for fighting against thousands of people and finally arriving in Beijing. This is a cause for celebration. Zhou Qing came here this time to congratulate Lord Xu."

Before, when he was in Sheng County, although Zhou Qing was also polite, he was not as respectful as he is now. There was a huge gap between their status.

Xu Bai is now a popular person in front of the emperor. A word can decide Zhou Qing's life or death.

And Zhou Qing is still the same Zhou Qing, without any change.

Xu Bai was lying on his side. After hearing Zhou Qing's words, he couldn't help but shook his head: "I know what you mean. I want to know what the Sixth Prince means now."

Just now, Xu Bai's shaking head was captured by Zhou Qing keenly. He seemed to feel that something was missing.

Zhou Qing gritted his teeth and said, "The Sixth Prince meant that Lord Xu is now very successful, and he wanted to express his feelings and invite Lord Xu to his house for dinner. By the way... if Lord Xu can become a member of the Sixth Prince's house, the Sixth Prince will definitely use him."

Xu Bai smiled and said, "Zhou Qing, Zhou Qing, you are inferior after all. Go back. I am not interested."

Zhou Qing was stunned and didn't understand.

He thought that there was nothing wrong with his previous words. He said it very respectfully and made the Sixth Prince's meaning clear, and even said that the Sixth Prince could use him. But why did he get this sentence?

"Why... am I inferior?" Zhou Qing was puzzled.

At this time, it was not Xu Bai who answered him, but a crisp female voice.

"Because you don't regard Xu Bai as a friend, but we regard Xu Bai as a friend."

Outside the door, Qingxue came with Qingmei, with a smile on her face.

After Qingmei came in, she looked at Xu Bai curiously. When she saw Xu Bai's appearance, she couldn't help but be puzzled.

She had only heard of Xu Bai's reputation. Now, at first glance, he was indeed a handsome man, but was he really the blood-slaughtering swordsman who was now so glorious?

Qingmei couldn't help but murmur.

Zhou Qing saw Qingxue enter the room, and his face changed: "Qingxue, what do you mean?"

Qingxue didn't give Zhou Qing any face at all, and said: "That day, we experienced life and death with Xu Bai together, but now we are so estranged, and you still want to accept him under your command. Let me ask you, Xu Bai is no longer the same person today. What virtue and ability does the Sixth Prince behind you have to accept Xu Bai?"

Zhou Qing's face was uncertain.

He felt that he and the Sixth Prince had indeed forgotten the most important point.

Xu Bai is no longer the same person as before, but they have not yet gotten out of the fixed thinking, and they still just want to accept Xu Bai under their command, which seems to be really a bit inappropriate.

"Go back." Xu Bai waved his hand.

Zhou Qing stood there, sighed at last, and left without staying any longer.

He knew that he was useless and that staying here was a waste of time.

After Zhou Qing left, Xu Bai stared at Qingxue with interest without saying anything.

Qingxue showed a bright smile: "Good Lord Xu, you are so happy here."

She didn't seem to care about Xu Bai's identity at all, and seemed unusually relaxed here.

Qingmei next to her was shocked and hurriedly said: "Lord Xu, my sister is usually outspoken, please don't blame her."

Although the young man in front of her looked very easy-going, he was a popular person at the moment and must not be offended.

She was worried that her sister would offend Xu Bai with her words, and it would be bad if something bad happened.

People like them who live in the palace, although they have the support of the Ninth Princess, have many taboos in the palace and they have to abide by them.

Otherwise, even the Ninth Princess can't protect them.

Xu Bai said indifferently: "I have saved you many times, but you still have the same temper as before."

Qingxue was fine, but Qingmei was more and more surprised. She opened her mouth wide and could stuff a lot of things in it.

Why does her sister seem to be so familiar with Lord Xu? Could it be that...

Qingmei was thinking something wrong.

Qingxue smiled and said: "If you, Xu Bai, have changed, I will accept it and turn around and leave."

"Okay, okay, there is plenty of time to reminisce about the past. Tell me your purpose first." Xu Bai said.

Qingxue turned sideways, made a gesture of invitation, and said: "The Ninth Princess invites Lord Xu to come over. A grand banquet has been set up to entertain him. She wants to make friends with Lord Xu."

The word "friend" was emphasized by Qingxue.

At the end, Qingxue added a sentence.

"Give me a favor. There is a gift. Your favorite secret book."

Qingxue blinked, and the meaning was very clear.

"Oh?" Xu Bai's eyes lit up.

It doesn't matter whether to eat this meal or not, but this secret book is very interesting.

"I'm a little hungry. Let's go." Xu Bai smiled, patted Qingxue's shoulder familiarly, and said: "Why don't you lead the way for me?"

Qingxue rolled her eyes, but turned around and led the way in front. After all, Xu Bai was still unfamiliar with the roads in this palace.

As the few people walked, Qingxue introduced Xu Bai from time to time. Nothing happened along the way, and soon they arrived at the Ninth Princess's palace.

The door of the hall was closed. Qingxue walked forward and knocked gently.

A voice of "enter" came from inside, and Qingxue pushed the door open and let Xu Bai in.

Xu Bai didn't care about these things, and stepped into the door of the hall.

After walking inside, he found that there was a huge round table with various delicious dishes on it. There were many maids waiting next to it, standing respectfully.

In front of him, there was a young woman wearing silk and satin. The woman looked to be in her twenties, with a green hairpin on her head and a set of luxurious clothes, which made her look noble.

Her appearance was impeccable, and a layer of light makeup on her face made her look gorgeous and beautiful.

This kind of beauty, with a sense of elegance and luxury, gave people a sense of being out of reach.

"Master Xu, please sit down." The Ninth Princess stretched out her delicate jade hand, but the position she pointed to was next to her.

"Thank you, Ninth Princess." Xu Bai said, and sat next to the Ninth Princess in a familiar manner.

As soon as she sat down, she smelled a fragrance that was like the fragrance of orchids.

"I once had a friend named Liu Xu." Xu Bai smiled and said, "She has a scent of sandalwood on her body, which is formed by placing sandalwood in the house for a long time. It is all pickled. The fragrance on the Ninth Princess seems to be similar."

As soon as the voice fell, the scene was quiet, and the maids all raised their heads, their faces full of disbelief.

Is this... teasing the Ninth Princess?

They couldn't believe their ears.

A long time ago, a scholar saw the portrait of the Ninth Princess and wrote a poem, which fell into the hands of the Ninth Princess. Not long after, the scholar disappeared.

What the Ninth Princess hated most was teasing her beauty. Even if it was a compliment, she would feel deeply disgusted.

Qingmei quickly stood up and said angrily: "Lecher, no matter who you are, how can you say such words in front of the Ninth Princess?"

Qingxue quickly grabbed her sister and scolded in a low voice.

She was very familiar with Xu Bai's style. This cynical behavior was deliberately done.

As for why, it was not very clear.

The Ninth Princess was also slightly stunned, but soon came back to her senses, covered her mouth with her hands, and laughed softly: "Master Xu, why do you have to pretend to be a lecher and disgust me? How much do you dislike being with me that you deliberately act like this?"

Xu Bai curled his lips in boredom and said, "You princes and princesses are really quick-witted and boring."

Although it was not directly stated, the meaning was very clear. The Ninth Princess guessed his thoughts.

"I invited Master Xu here today just to make friends with Master Xu." The Ninth Princess raised her wine glass and said, "Would Master Xu do me a favor?"

Xu Bai picked up the wine glass playfully, touched it lightly with the Ninth Princess, and said, "It's okay to be friends, but I don't know what the benefits of this friend... are?"

The Ninth Princess raised her fair neck and drank the wine in the glass, then took out a box from the side and handed it to Xu Bai.

Xu Bai took it and opened it. He found that there were many banknotes inside. Not only that, there was also a book next to the banknotes.

There were a lot of banknotes. Xu Bai just glanced at them and put them in his arms. The most important thing was the book.

"The True Explanation of Mechanisms".

Four simple words, but with a golden progress bar on top, it was very useful to Xu Bai.

"I know that Lord Xu has a puppet by his side, but the grade seems to be a bit low. This book is considered a first-grade one." The Ninth Princess said slowly: "I spent a lot of effort to get it. Now, can it be used as a gift to make friends?"

Xu Bai put it away silently and said simply: "Go ahead."

"I have also seen the second young master of the Kong family. He explained his intentions." The Ninth Princess held her chin with her hand, and the sleeves on her arms slipped down, revealing a white color: "I have received it for Lord Xu's sake. Then, Lord Xu only needs to promise me one thing."

Xu Bai raised his eyebrows and said: "What is it?"

The Ninth Princess looked directly at Xu Bai and slowly said, "It's very simple. If I fight with the others, Lord Xu just doesn't help anyone."

"That's all?"

"Yes." The Ninth Princess stretched and said, "Of course, if there is a place where Lord Xu can help, only I can use the reward to exchange for Lord Xu's help. Even if others get the reward, Lord Xu should not help them."

Xu Bai fell into deep thought, and finally nodded and agreed temporarily.

He figured it out. The first half of the sentence was nonsense, and only the second half was true. If there was really something at that time, only the Ninth Princess could take things to him for help.

But after thinking about it, he still agreed. He didn't like the other two princes.

There is no need to say more about the Seventh Prince. He still has to train him slowly. The Sixth Prince actually wants to take him under his command, and he can't stand it.

Of course, agreeing is one thing, and whether to do it at that time depends on whether the reward just mentioned is worth it.

"Then, Lord Xu, please have dinner." The Ninth Princess finally relaxed.

Xu Bai shook his head.

"Is the food not to your liking? I'll ask the imperial kitchen to prepare it again." The Ninth Princess said.

Xu Bai narrowed his eyes slightly, showing an interested look: "The food is delicious, but I really want to know something now."

"What is it?" The Ninth Princess was puzzled.

Xu Bai said directly: "What are you fighting for? Your Majesty is still very healthy..."

The meaning is very clear. The royal family is fighting for the throne, but the current emperor is young and strong. Is it too early to start fighting at this time?