Chapter Seventy-Three: Divine Hand Immortal Soldier

  Golden millet porridge, cooked to a smooth and delicious consistency; yellowish-brown flatbread, baked to a crispy outside and soft inside; and seven or eight dishes of various side dishes, including pickled cucumber, pickled eggplant, fermented turnip, vinegar-glazed beans, pickled mustard greens, and more, all crunchy and flavorful. By rights, anyone who sat down at the table should have had a hearty appetite. But Yang Zhao was an exception, and at this moment, he couldn't swallow even one bite of this sumptuous breakfast. Especially when he looked around the table and saw Mohe Ye and Shuang Qingfeng sitting together, their faces close as they ate, Yang Zhao's chest felt even more complicated, and he couldn't quite put his finger on what flavor it was.

  Mohe Ye is a good master, this point is undeniable. Although he has a heavy and cruel mind, thinking of doing strange things to his enemy Lü Buwei, treating his enemies with a ruthless hand, killing people without blinking an eye. But no matter what, Yang Zhao really felt the paternal love and care from him that even Yang Guang couldn't give. And yet, such a good master fell into the trap set by the beautiful woman Chao Yang Tian Shi, about to encounter the most heartbreaking betrayal and sellout. So... as his disciple, what should I do?

  Xiao Wangye really didn't know what to do for the better. Should he directly tell Mohe Ye that this Shifu was actually a mole planted by Chaoyang Tian Shi next to his master, but without any evidence, who would believe him? Letting things unfold on their own was even more impossible. His master had been lonely for half his life and finally found his true love, how could he as a disciple just watch his master be betrayed and sold out without doing anything?

  Left is not right, yet it's really making people difficult. Yang Zhao racked his brains and got a headache, but couldn't think of any practical solution, so he was furious, picked up the rice bowl and "gulp gulp gulp" drank it all in one breath, then slammed the empty bowl on the table. The loud noise made all the bowls, chopsticks, plates, and dishes on the table jump twice. The noise didn't attract Mohe Ye and Shan Qingfeng's attention, but instead attracted the curious eyes of the "Five Departments" crowd around them. Among them, Big Sister Sha also put down her chopsticks and laughed: "Little Brother, what's wrong?"

  Xiao Wang was taken aback, then quickly regained his composure and waved his hand: "N-nothing. Just thinking of something for a moment. The Shu King's rebellion this time is grand and powerful, it's said that many officials and martial arts sects in the 24 states of Shu have responded together. Our sect's archenemy, the leader of the Quanzhen Sect, Chongyang Tian Shi, is on Mount Emei, but I don't know if he has colluded with the Shu King or not?"

  Sha Ye spoke to Little King Wang in a deliberately lowered voice. Yang Zhao, on the other hand, intentionally raised his tone when responding. As a result, it immediately caught the attention of Mo He Ye and Shan Qing Feng at the upper seats. When Shan Qing Feng heard the four words "Chao Yang Tian Shi", a hint of unusual expression indeed appeared between her eyebrows. However, this unusual expression was extremely faint and only lasted for an instant, fleeting like a white horse passing by. If not for Yang Zhao being fully attentive to the changes in this "Shifu's" facial expressions, it would have been easy to overlook.

  Mohe Ye and Dan Qingfeng sat shoulder to shoulder, but didn't notice anything unusual. At this time, hearing the young king's worries, he couldn't help but nod his head and say in a low voice: "In Yang Xiu's letter, it repeatedly said that he begged Your Majesty to abolish your father as king and restore Yang Yong as crown prince. In the court, with Gao Jiong as the leader of the group, they all jumped up and down, slandering and attacking Zhao Er and your father, humph, their hearts are really punishable. Although Yang Yong himself didn't take the lead, he had always relied on Chao Yang's cow nose as his backing, this time if it is said that Zheng Yi did not participate in the matter, that would be a ridiculous joke."

  Yang Zhao's gaze swept across Chun Qingfeng's face, saying: "If that's the case, then Master can go and remind the Emperor about it. The main base of Zhengyi is Zhengyi Palace... isn't it built on Mount Zhongnan? Mount Zhongnan is just a stone's throw away from Daxing, this is extremely dangerous." After a pause, he said indignantly: "That Chaoyang cow-nosed Daoist is really not someone to be trifled with. He can't beat Master himself, but he dares to instigate Ning Daoqi to come and stir up trouble. If it weren't for the disciple's good fortune, this time I would have truly died in Shu and wouldn't have been able to return. Hmph, once the disciple's martial arts are improved, I will definitely capture those two stinky cow-noses and bring them back to Daxing to be executed a thousand times."

  Chun Qingfeng heard Yang Zhao's harsh words, and her slender body couldn't help but tremble slightly. She leaned into Mohe Ye's chest, seeking comfort. The master of the Extreme Joy Sect didn't mind, holding her tightly and gently patting her rounded shoulders to soothe her. Frowning, he said, "Zhao'er, your shifu doesn't understand martial arts, so let's not talk about this anymore. It's getting late, let's get up." Turning back, he whispered, "I'm going into the palace now. If you're feeling bored in the temple, have Sha accompany you to go out and take a stroll to clear your mind. Don't suffocate yourself, okay?"

  Shan Qingfeng smiled and said, "Mohe Ye, you can go now. I know what's going on." As he spoke, he helped Mohe Ye adjust his clothes, looking like a loving couple. Yang Zhao watched with a sigh in her heart. Looking at them, Shan Qingfeng really did have feelings for Mohe Ye, and wasn't entirely deceiving him. But that just made things more complicated. Thinking back to her own situation with Fan Qinghui, the young master couldn't help but feel disheartened. He wondered what love was all about. But even if he asked, no one would be able to give him an answer.

  Yang Jian held court this morning in the Ganlu Temple, meeting with his officials. Unlike last night's private discussion, this court session was a formal affair governed by strict rules of protocol, and only those holding official positions were allowed to participate. Although Yang Zhao was the emperor's grandson and had been formally invested as the Prince of Henan, he was still young and had not yet taken up his post. He held the title of prince but did not have the qualifications to attend court sessions. Therefore, Yang Zhao only escorted Mohaye to the Ganlu Gate before turning back and heading to the Eastern Palace to visit Yang Guang in the crown prince's bedchamber.

  Although he was beaten by his father yesterday, after all, there are no parents who are not good. Even if Yang Zhao is a transmigrator, Yang Guang has the grace of giving birth and raising him after all. Moreover, Yang Guang was only troubled by his old headache and angry with his son for not studying well, so he lost his temper for a moment. What grudge do the two fathers and sons have overnight? So Yang Zhao didn't take yesterday's matter to heart, and when they met again, he still showed respect and did his duty as a child.

  Yang Guang was indeed slightly injured in yesterday's battle, but it wasn't too serious. At the time, Yang Su helped him with his internal energy, and after a night of recuperation, he had almost recovered. However, this headache is an old problem caused by the invasion of the tiger's ferocious power into his brain many years ago, and it cannot be cured simply by adjusting his internal energy. Especially when the old problem recurred yesterday, he used the tiger's power again after more than a decade, so the evil force invaded again, making the situation even more serious. To recover, there is only one way: long-term quiet recuperation. Therefore, Yang Guang did not attend today's morning court and stayed in his bedroom to rest.

  Xiao and Yang Guang were deeply in love, so she was also taking care of her husband at this time. Last night, in the Ganlu Temple, their son told them about his experience entering Shu, which she had already told her husband after returning. Knowing that their son was not as unworthy as they had originally thought, Yang Guang, who had regained his senses and composure, also felt somewhat regretful. Now, seeing his son come to pay respects, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty. Although it's impossible for a father to apologize to his son, the tone of his words showed great concern and affection. Seeing her husband and son reconcile, Xiao's heart was even more joyful.

  The two father and son talked for a few words, and the topic unconsciously shifted to the matter of Shu Wang's uprising again. Yang Guang, who was wearing a white headscarf and only wore casual clothes, sighed: "This time, the fourth brother's rebellion has a great momentum, and the military strength is also very strong. Within half a month, he has gathered 80,000 troops to take Han Zhongnan Zheng. Now the court has sent General Han Quehu as the main general, and Generals Quetu Tong and Lai Hu'er as deputies, leading 30,000 troops to guard Yangping Pass to stop the Shu army from advancing northward. However, relying solely on this force, it is difficult to thoroughly quell the rebellion. It is still necessary to continue to increase the number of troops. Alas! Our great Sui Dynasty has been established for twenty years, and although Emperor Gaozu was wise and created the "Kaihuang Prosperous Era", there are still many internal worries and external troubles. If we cannot make a quick decision in a short period of time and let the war drag on for a long time, the consequences will be unbearable."

  Yang Zhao nodded and said: "Father King's analysis is extremely correct. In any case, this time the Shu king dared to raise troops, I am afraid it is difficult to avoid blame. Therefore..."

  "Your mother told me about it yesterday." Yang Guang nodded, turned to look at Xiao Shi, stretched out his hand to hold his wife's soft hands, and said: "Xiao'er wants to join the army to make up for past mistakes, this is also what should be done. Don't worry, I will speak to your grandfather the emperor about it. This is after all a matter of our Yang family, and outsiders shouldn't interfere. Now my situation is such that I may not be able to lead troops for some time, if Father Emperor doesn't use Xiao'er, there won't be anyone else suitable to use. Heh heh, think back to the past, when your father was young and weak, I led troops south to conquer Chen. This year you are also 16, how can you not lead troops? Just remember, when you arrive at the army, don't give orders recklessly just because of your identity. Your martial arts skills are pretty good, but military campaigns are different from single combat, you still need to humbly ask for advice from General He and others."

  Yang Zhao stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty's teachings are correct, I will definitely remember them in my heart."

  Yang Guang sighed and said, "We two father and son rarely have a chance to talk like this, so let's not bother with those formalities. Sit down, sit down." He then continued, "However, this doesn't mean that martial arts are useless. From what you said earlier, your fourth brother has already colluded with the Tang Sect. So there must be many high-ranking experts from the Tang Sect in his army. If things don't go well in battle, they might dispatch an expert to carry out a sneak attack. Your martial arts skills are quite good, but the Tang Sect's poisonous devices are hard to defend against, and even with great martial arts skills, it's difficult to be completely safe." He paused, then turned to Xiao Shi Rou and said, "Mei Niang, can you go get that box under the bed for me?"

  Xiao nodded and agreed, getting up to return to the bedroom. Not long after, he walked out again, with a beautifully crafted wooden box in his hand. Yang Guang took it over and stroked it lightly, sighing: "If I had the Tiger Soul Knife in my hand, any Tangmen poison device would be nothing but a joke. Unfortunately, this divine weapon is too violent and evil, although it has also helped me get through many difficulties, but it also harmed me for life, so I won't pass it on to you. The Yin-Yang Token is also a heavenly divine weapon, but it's not convenient to carry with you at all times. But having it would be different." As soon as he finished speaking, he opened the wooden box, and suddenly golden light shot out, revealing a pair of gloves woven from golden threads.

  Yang Guang took out the pair of golden silk gloves, and his eyebrows were filled with emotion. He said slowly: "This pair of gloves is called 'Divine Hands', it's a treasure from the immortal world. Legend has it that in the past, there was an alchemist who achieved great success and became a Golden Immortal, ascending to the Ninth Heaven outside the mortal realm. His physical body remained on earth, but his spirit ascended, leaving behind only a pair of hands that were passed down through the ages. These are the Divine Hands. Wearing them, you can fearlessly face water and fire, and even the strongest divine weapons cannot harm you. Moreover, they can protect you from all poisons. Using them to counter Tangmen's poisonous devices would be most suitable. In the past, Su Gong gave it to my father, who relied on it to finally obtain the Tiger Soul. However, for over a decade now, my father has been living in the palace and hasn't used it again. Now, just to be safe, I'll give it to you."

  The Divine Hand belongs to the Xianbing level. If we use Yang Zhao's equipment from before he crossed over and played the big pineapple game as an analogy, then the Tian Shenbing like Hu Po and Yin Yang Ling belong to dark gold equipment, the Di Shenbing belongs to blue equipment, and the Shenbing like Broken Mirror, Soul Slayer, Dragon Spin, and Imperfect belong to bright gold equipment. And this Divine Hand Xianbing belongs to orange equipment. The most wonderful thing is that it's in the form of a glove, which means Yang Zhao can put on the Divine Hand and then use Yin Yang Ling again, with an effect that will definitely be greater than two. Young Master Wang immediately accepted it and solemnly thanked his father for the gift.

  Yang Guang's headache had not been completely suppressed after all. After talking to his son for a while, the temples were slightly bulging with blue veins, and there was also a hint of pain on his face. The young king did not dare to disturb his father's rest again, so he got up and bid farewell. However, before leaving, Xiao Shi specifically instructed her son to go back to his own Henan Wangfu first, but she didn't say why, which made the young king feel like a giant who couldn't touch his head.

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  I just took a look at the data, and last week's most clicked chapter was Chapter 68 "The Person Who Can't Be Killed by Tiger Charms". Hmph, it's clear that everyone prefers to watch plots with intense battles. I completely understand, so in two days there will be an even more exciting high-energy chapter.

  As usual, I'll just click on the red ticket and forget about the black one, 5555