Exposed After I became an Immortal

Chapter 13: Zhu Xuanji: Old Zhu Really Doesn’t Let People Rest Easy!

Hearing his words, Liu Bowen who was standing at the side, spoke humbly, “Your Majesty! We have climbed up Zhongshan after 20 years, and I get a singular feeling, and that is that the dragon vein of Zhongshan seems to have a new change. But what that change is, I cannot say, for I cannot see through it. After all, the dragon vein of Zhongshan is a hidden dragon vein! In the past, there was also Daoist Ziwei* who was nurturing it for a hundred years. So, whether the dragon vein of Zhongshan is rising or falling, I cannot judge it in a short time!”

[*the word used here is Daoren, meaning Daoist, and not Zenren, meaning Realized Being.]

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang raised an eyebrow.

“Oh? There is actually a dragon vein in this world that even you, Liu Bowen, cannot discern of its nature! I think you are hiding your clumsiness! You simply don’t want to anger me if the dragon vein has been failing, and are afraid to report to me the truth! Liu Bowen! Are you trying to deceive your emperor?” Zhu Yuanzhang’s words became somewhat severe.

There was a hint of coldness in his tone.

These years, many nobles from Huai Xi had been executed by Zhu Yuanzhang. Many in the court were implicated.

The older Zhu Yuanzhang became, the more suspicious he grew. His unpredictable temper made the officials of the Ming dynasty very fearful. Even someone as resourceful as Liu Bowen, facing Zhu Yuanzhang was also struggling.

At this moment, hearing Zhu Yuanzhang’s words, Liu Bowen was so frightened that he immediately bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang and said, “Your Majesty! How dare I deceive my emperor! I really can’t see through the dragon vein of Zhongshan!”

Seeing this, Zhu Biao hurriedly stepped forward to defend Liu Bowen.

“Father! Prime Minister Bo has always been honest.”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, “Enough, enough! If you can’t see through it, keep looking! Eldest son! Support him! Look at his body, he seems even weaker than me!”

Hearing this, Zhu Biao stepped forward to support Liu Bowen’s arm.

The three continued forward.

They hadn’t walked far. Suddenly, a big mountain dog appeared ahead.

The big mountain dog glanced at the three of them. Zhu Biao was immediately taken aback.

“Father! That big mountain dog has appeared again!”

Zhu Yuanzhang looked over.

He raised an eyebrow!

“Indeed, it’s it! Ever since the empress passed away. Every year when I come up the mountain with you, we see this big mountain dog! Today, we had just climbed the mountain and it has appeared again! It seems this big mountain dog is quite intelligent!”

Zhu Biao said, “This also proves Zhongshan is a place of outstanding people and natural treasures! It can nurture spirit beasts.”

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said, “Our sister is buried here. Our sister was naturally kind-hearted. With her protection over Zhongshan. It is natural that it can nurture spirit beasts.”

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head.

He asked Liu Bowen beside him, “Bowen! Look at that big mountain dog, is there anything unusual about it?”

Liu Bowen stood aside and looked at the mountain head.

After a while, his face showed a trace of surprise.

“Your Majesty! This big mountain dog seems ordinary, but it is extraordinary! It must be a spirit beast!”

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang raised an eyebrow.

“Oh? How is it a spirit beast?”

At this moment, Liu Bowen suddenly bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang and said, “Your Majesty, I must congratulate Your Majesty!”

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned again.

He looked at Liu Bowen.

“Oh? Congratulate me? What good news do you have?”

Liu Bowen immediately said, “Your Majesty! Just now, Your Majesty asked me whether the dragon vein of Zhongshan was rising or falling! I observed the direction of the mountain range and the rising of the mountain air! I found nothing! But now, after seeing this big mountain dog, my heart suddenly became clear! This big mountain dog! Its spirit is restrained, and it understands human nature!

“This is clearly a spirit beast nurtured by dragon energy! The energy from the dragon vein is the most mysterious energy in the world! Apart from the imperial family, that can integrate dragon energy into their bodies to nourish themselves, the only other beings that can avoid being eroded by dragon energy and be nourished by it are spirit beasts in the world. This big mountain dog has clear eyes, a well-proportioned body, and a robust and vigorous aura! If not nurtured by dragon energy, it wouldn’t have such features. And being nurtured by dragon energy means that the dragon vein of Zhongshan is rising!

“Only the ever-rising dragon vein energy can nurture such a spirit beast! Therefore! I congratulate Your Majesty! I congratulate the Ming dynasty! This shows that our Ming dynasty’s fortunes are prosperous!”

Upon hearing Liu Bowen’s words, Zhu Yuanzhang’s face showed joy!

He stepped forward and grabbed Liu Bowen’s arm!

“Bowen! Is what you said all true?”

Liu Bowen immediately replied solemnly, “Your Majesty! Every word I said is true!”

Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed!

“Good! Very good! Years ago, you said that the dragon vein of Zijinshan was hidden and broken, indicating defeat and decline! So, I let you cut down ninety-nine dragon veins in the world to replenish the dragon energy of Zhongshan! Now, twenty years have passed! The dragon vein of our Ming dynasty has finally been restored! Congratulations! Congratulations! Really congratulations!

“Eldest son! Send someone to bring that big mountain dog here. I want to keep it well! Don’t let anything happen to it! This big mountain dog is a blessing to our Ming dynasty!”

Zhu Biao obeyed the order.

He retreated.

Not long after, Several Jinyiwei* in strong outfits had already circled around to the mountain ridge.

[*secret police of the Ming Dynasty]

Liu Bowen stood beside Zhu Yuanzhang; a trace of unease flashed in his eyes.

On the mountain ridge, Zhu Xuanji stood beside Da Huang.

Looking at the few Jinyiwei circling over!

Holding long knives! Looking fierce!

Zhu Xuanji slightly helplessly murmured, “Old Zhu really doesn’t let people rest easy! Forget it! Da Huang! Give them a lesson!” Da Huang responded.

Woof …

The next moment!

Da Huang* rushed out like a yellow wind, and swept towards those Jinyiwei!

[*Da Huang also means Big Yellow]