Chapter 526: Chapter 22 Hu Sheng’s Request

“This is simple…”

Hu Sheng nodded repeatedly, “I am now a Marquis, not to mention ordinary citizens, even Tier-3 citizens can be easily given, without being discovered.”

With the help of selling Zhang Xuan’s information, he obtained the Marquis title from the Crown Prince. He is now different from the last time they met and has his own mansion in the inner city.

“That’s excellent!”

Zhang Xuan’s eyes lit up.

Didn’t expect such a casually laid plan to yield results.

“This… If Brother Zhang trusts me, would you accompany me back to the Marquis Mansion, so I can send someone to handle it…”

Hu Sheng hurriedly said.

“Sure!” Zhang Xuan nodded.

The trust wasn’t due to deep ties but because, as long as the guy isn’t foolish, he should understand that with his own abilities, surrendering to either the Crown Prince or Emperor Fusheng, he couldn’t protect his life.

The most crucial point is that everything the other party has was given by him, and what can be given can also be taken back.

Ever since the last incident, the other party has been bound to him and can only obediently comply.

A few minutes later, two figures suddenly appeared in a deserted alley, one being Hu Sheng, and the other a young man in white clothes with a handsome appearance.

It was Zhang Xuan’s disguised appearance.

Having lit six Life Lamps, his soul strength now matches those at the Bodhisattva Level. Even powerful experts like Emperor Fusheng would find it difficult to detect without facing him, let alone ordinary people.

As a Marquis, Hu Sheng enjoyed numerous privileges, following him into the inner city and arriving at a magnificent mansion.

Prince Yuanqing was indeed generous, gifting a mansion that not only was close to the royal palace but also quite large, making Hu Sheng rise quickly.

“Marquis, news from the ancestral family has arrived, asking you to go there and, as the host, select the inheritor of the Heavenly Mandate!”

Upon entering the courtyard, the butler came up, bowed, and clasped his fists.

“I have guests here, I’ll go after dealing with them!”

Hu Sheng continued, “Oh, and find a way to get a Tier-3 citizen status for my friend.”

“Yes!” The butler retreated.

“You are the host for the Heavenly Mandate selection? You?” Zhang Xuan asked curiously.

This Hu Sheng, hadn’t even reached the Life Sea Realm, only having Galaxy Realm cultivation. With such strength, letting him host the Heavenly Mandate selection… was rather ludicrous.

Or perhaps the heavenly mandate understood by his family was truly very low-level.

Hu Sheng awkwardly scratched his head, “I couldn’t have a say in such an event before. It’s because of having the Marquis title that I’m being noticed by the Elders. Of course, being the host is really just for show, and who ultimately inherits is probably already decided…”

Zhang Xuan understood.

Because of the Unique Destiny, inheriting the Heavenly Mandate is somewhat akin to the emperor’s succession. Each branch fights desperately for it, and letting Hu Sheng host was really letting him take the blame.

This way, the branches not receiving the inheritance will cause trouble, and the Tianli Empire Marquis identity becomes the best shield.

“I left my family because I didn’t want to get involved in these matters and haven’t practiced my family’s Heavenly Mandate, but still can’t escape…”

Hu Sheng shook his head, suddenly remembered something, looked at the young man in front of him, “Brother Zhang, could you… accompany me back?”

“Not interested!” Zhang Xuan shook his head.

He was still thinking about revenge, so how could he have the time to accompany this guy to deal with Heavenly Mandate inheritance.

Hu Sheng: “Brother Zhang, don’t be quick to refuse. Although our family’s Heavenly Mandate is only grade-3 and not too famous, it focuses on the soul. Especially the grandteacher’s Enlightenment Stone is greatly beneficial for soul cultivation. If Brother Zhang helps, I can apply to lend it to you, perhaps… you can achieve a greater breakthrough.”

Zhang Xuan continued to shake his head, “Probably won’t be useful to me…”

His current strength, in both soul and body, was at the pinnacle level of Bodhisattva, even the Bodhi Saint Tree had little effect, let alone an ordinary Enlightenment Stone.

Hu Sheng: “I know Brother Zhang is very powerful, but our family’s Enlightenment Stone is indeed formidable. It’s said that even Emperor Fusheng intended to buy it, but was refused by our ancestor…”

“Emperor Fusheng tried to buy it? What kind of family are you?”

Zhang Xuan was somewhat incredulous.

What kind of person is Emperor Fusheng? Not necessarily the first in the world, but close enough. Such a master taking interest in the so-called Enlightenment Stone, this family might not be as simple as he imagined.

Hu Sheng smiled awkwardly, “I said you’d find it amusing! It’s… the Fox Charm Destiny.”

“Fox Charm Destiny? Are you from Qingqiu Mountain?” Zhang Xuan was stunned.

“Yes!” Hu Sheng nodded.

“I should have guessed…” Zhang Xuan understood.

A surname like Hu, along with a grade-3 destiny, probably only Qingqiu Mountain lineage.

“Seems like I promised Fu Yingying I would help her get the final inheritance when she returned to Qingqiu Mountain…”

Fu Yingying’s Old Grand Dowager Hu Qing was severely wounded due to the fight for Heavenly Mandates, leading her to drift to Zouyi City and marry into the Fu family, giving birth to Fu Yingying’s lineage.

When entering Zhilan Valley, the Fu family had protected him, and he had also realized the Fox Charm Destiny, acquiring substantial Heavenly Mandate Vitality from them. As a return, he promised to aid at their return.

After entering Tianli City, faced with various crises, he forgot about this matter. Now, it seems this cause-and-effect wasn’t severed, despite lacking contact with Fu Yingying and others, it has returned in another form before him.

“Fine, I’ll accompany you, but might not take action.” Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

“Just accompanying me is enough… If I truly encounter danger, Brother Zhang wouldn’t leave me to die…”

Hu Sheng nodded repeatedly.

Inviting him over was naturally to avoid incidents. Though the person in front of him was of similar age, he could calmly escape from Buddha Country and Law Enforcement Heaven, having him close by meant guaranteed safety amid family conflicts.

“I’ll save you once during danger…” Zhang Xuan nodded, “In return, you must show me this so-called Enlightenment Stone.”

“Deal!”

Hu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Though holding the Marquis title, under normal circumstances he dared not return. With this gentleman’s promise, there’s no need to worry excessively.

He hadn’t witnessed the other party in action but deducing from his record reveals, if one were to freely express all strength, even Qingqiu Mountain’s strongest ancestor might be easily crushed.

Once settled, the butler quickly brought over the identity token, Zhang Xuan, now using the alias Zhang Yan, was known as Hu Sheng’s friend.

“Let’s go!”

Seeing the time was almost right, Hu Sheng summoned the Aerial Origin Beast, and both jumped onto its back, swiftly heading towards Qingqiu Mountain.