"It's a spiritual pagoda, a kind of spiritual artifact."

Liu Zhi explained: "As a super sect, the Nebula Sect still has some heritage, since ancient times, there are many spiritual weapons that have been inherited, but most of them have been damaged. ”

"The Trial Tower is one of the few well-preserved spiritual artifacts."

"It is the core disciple of the Nebula Sect, and only when he has reached a certain level of cultivation can he enter the place of trial."

"It is said that the trial worked well."

"But it's too boring, and it takes a long time to be in the trial tower to be more effective."

"My sister originally wanted to wait until she entered the Tower of Trials, but because she failed to compete with you, she made up her mind."

Liu Zhi reminded: "My sister has this temperament, and she vows not to give up until she achieves her goal, I'm afraid you will suffer it in the future." ”

"It's fine."

Lu Fan smiled: "At least I can be brisk for two years." ”

"You're in such a good mood."

Liu Zhi sighed: "If you are someone else, you don't know how to have a headache?" ”

"He's the one with the best mentality."

Lu Fan pointed to Ye Wuchen not far away, and saw that he was lying on the rattan chair at the door of the living room, looking leisurely.

"Indeed."

Liu Zhi nodded approvingly, "By the way, I came to find you today to take you out to visit the capital." ”

"Oh, yes."

Lu Fan remembered that he had promised Liu Zhi last time.

"Okay, let's go out and have a look."

He's been cultivating hard lately, so he's just going out to relax.

By the way, eat more food and increase attribute points.

As for the alchemy, wait for him to take the time to go to the palace at noon or afternoon, and change it back.

Not much time to lose.

Besides, he's not so urgent right now.

"Ye Wuchen, will you go with you?"

Liu Zhi sent an invitation to Ye Wuchen.

After getting along a few times, he had a good impression of Ye Wuchen.

The most important thing is that Ye Wuchen is Lu Fan's friend, which is equivalent to his friend.

"Nope."

Ye Wuchen shook his head, "Go ahead, I'm comprehending the sword technique." ”

"Okay."

Liu Zhi didn't persuade anymore and went out with Lu Fan.

Lu Fan heard Ye Wuchen's shirking, and had some doubts in his heart, it is said that Ye Wuchen and Liu Zhi's family background are similar, and they should become friends.

But Ye Wuchen's attitude was obvious, he didn't want to make friends with Liu Zhi.

Why?

Is Ye Wuchen looking down on Liu Zhi?

It doesn't seem to be exactly the reason.

Is it because you don't want to get too close to the Liu family?

It's possible.

In fact, Lu Fan also knows that although the Liu family is powerful, it is too conspicuous and will be stared at and even hated by many forces.

Being involved with the Liu family is not necessarily a good thing.

"Drive!"

Lu Fan and Liu Zhi got into the carriage, and the young man driving the carriage waved the whip down, and the carriage galloped away.

Out of the Imperial City, to the Inner City.

The noise suddenly sounded in my ears, and the streets were crowded with people, and there was an endless stream of pedestrians.

The prosperity of the capital is unobstructed here.

The carriage continued to move forward and came to the most prosperous street in the capital, Fengming Street.

Lu Fan and Liu Zhi got off the carriage on the street.

"Go and park the carriage and wander around yourself."

Liu Zhi instructed: "Come and pick us up in the afternoon." ”

"Yes."

The boy said yes and drove away.

"Let's go."

Liu Zhi and Lu Fan walked side by side.

The two wandered aimlessly on the streets, and when they came across something delicious, they would take a few bites.

"I've heard you're a great gambler."

Liu Zhi proposed: "Why don't we go to the casino and have a look?" ”

"No, no."

Lu Fan refused.

Although he is a skilled gambler, he does not like to gamble.

For him, money doesn't mean much anymore.

No matter how much money you win, you can't spend it.

"Then go to the Qinglou?"

Liu Zhi smiled: "There are a few oirans in the green building on this street, which are really good, why don't I take you to meet them?" ”

"Not interested."

Lu Fan still doesn't look down on those vulgar fans.

"Or go tick the bar."

Liu Zhi pointed not far away and said, "The new top card there has a good voice and a moving appearance, especially those eyes, and they can hook the soul." ”

"Forget it."

Lu Fan refused again, "I don't understand." ”

Liu Zhi scratched his head, although he had been together for so long, he really didn't know Lu Fan's preferences.

Seems to like to eat and drink?

But what about the others?

"You don't have to dwell on it."

Lu Fan seemed to see Liu Zhi's embarrassment, and said with a smile: "You just accompany me on the street, if you encounter something delicious, let's taste it, and if you encounter something fun, let's stop and take a look." ”

"Okay."

Liu Zhi nodded and agreed.

The two continued to hang out.

A noble boy came to him, he looked eighteen or nineteen years old, gorgeously dressed, and quite handsome, but he had a gloomy face, and seemed to be in a bad mood.

Especially those eyes, there is a little coldness, which makes people dare not look directly.

He walked unhurriedly with his hands behind his back.

An attendant followed him, following in his footsteps.

"Huh?"

Lu Fan suddenly felt that something was wrong.

There seemed to be a lot of eyes around, staring at this noble son.

Although those people were all dressed as civilians, Lu Fan could see at a glance that these people were all practitioners, and their strength was not weak.

Even with special training.

It's a bit imaginary with Long Yingwei.

What's the situation?

Lu Fan seemed casual, his eyes swept around the street, and he suddenly found a familiar figure.

Wu Lingzhao?

What did she come to do?

Lu Fan was even more puzzled.

Because Wu Lingzhao's eyes were on that noble son at this time.

And Wu Lingzhao is not alone, she is followed by two teenagers.

The three of them were suspicious, hiding, and seemed to be keeping an eye on the noble son.

There is no one else in the eyes.

So much so that Lu Fan and Liu Zhi walked on the street, and Wu Lingzhao didn't notice it.

Strange, who is that noble son?

Lu Fan was thinking about it, when he saw that noble boy come to a steamed bun shop, pick up a steamed bun, and take a bite.

Then he frowned.

"What kind of broken buns, so unpalatable? Bah! ”

The noble prince slammed the bun in his hand to the ground.

The owner of the bun shop pretended not to see it, not only did he not speak, but he didn't even dare to look at the noble son.

The noble son continued to walk forward, but the owner of the bun shop did not stop him.

He walked a few steps, suddenly turned around and glared at the boss, "Why don't you let me lose money?" ”

"Don't dare."

The boss smiled and waved his hand again and again.

"You're interesting."

The noble prince put his hands behind his back again and continued to move forward.

After walking a few steps, he came to a grocery stall, picked up a string of hand beads, put them on his hand, did not give money, and continued on his way.

The grocery stall owner didn't dare to say anything.

Subsequently, the noble son visited several stalls in a row, even eating and taking, but no one dared to ask him for money.

As he walked along the road, the pedestrians got out of the way, as if they were hiding from the plague, and stayed away from him.

At this time, Lu Fan and Liu Zhi met him head-on.

He saw Liu Zhi with disdain.

But when he turned his gaze to Lu Fan, there was a little more surprise and solemnity in his eyes.

Although it was not easy to detect, it was keenly captured by Lu Fan.

The two passed by, he didn't look for trouble as Lu Fan expected, but didn't say anything.

Lu Fan glanced at Wu Lingzhao not far away, and saw that Wu Lingzhao was still hiding, as if he had discovered Liu Zhi and did not dare to show up.

"Do you know that person just now?"

Lu Fan remembered the expression of the noble son looking at Liu Zhi, and thought to himself, maybe there was a grudge between the two?

"Why don't I know each other?"

Liu Zhi pursed his lips, "There aren't many people in the entire capital who don't know him. ”

"Really?"

Lu Fan asked, "Which family is he?" ”

"His name is Wei Lingran, and he is from Wei."

Liu Zhi whispered: "And he is also the prince of Wei." ”

"Huh?"

Lu Fan was stunned and said: "The prince of Wei dares to be so arrogant in my Great Zhou? ”

"It's a long story."

Liu Zhi shook his head lightly, "Although he is the prince of Wei, he has never lived in Wei, he has been in my Great Zhou Capital since he was born, and he has been staying until now, eighteen or nineteen years, right?" ”

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was surprised, "There is still such a thing?" ”

"It all started decades ago."

Liu Zhi said: "Almost forty years ago, at that time, the Wei State soldiers were strong and strong, and the masters were like clouds, coupled with the ambition of the Great Wei Emperor, at the beginning of the year, he actually took the initiative to invade the border of my Great Zhou and provoked a war. ”

"I know that."

Lu Fan nodded, although that war has passed for a long time, it is still often mentioned.

Especially in the barracks.

Wei is located in the north of the Great Zhou Dynasty and is considered to be the strongest among the surrounding countries.

There are several other countries that are not weak.

Like the Xia State in the northwest, the Yan State in the northeast, the Chu State in the west, and the Qi State in the east, they are all very strong.

And, of course, the state of Chu to the south.

Relatively speaking, the Yue Kingdom in the southeast and the Shu Kingdom in the southwest are weaker.

The Great Zhou was surrounded by eight countries, relying on the vast land, the large population, and the deterrence of many strong people, in order to be stable for so many years.

The most important thing is that the strongest Wei State is recuperating.

"That battle lasted for several years, and in the end, my big week won, but it was also a miserable victory."

Liu Zhi sighed: "Not only was the vitality of the Wei State greatly injured, but my Great Zhou also suffered heavy losses, and the masters were killed and injured countless times. ”

"Fortunately, after all these years of recuperation, Da Zhou has not only recovered, but also has a good trend."

"If the current momentum continues, it is very likely that the dynasty will be restored."

"However, I heard that the development momentum of the Wei State is also good, and the border of my Great Zhou is still unstable."

"It's far away."

Liu Zhi shook his head lightly, "After the defeat of the Wei State back then, I promised to pay compensation and cede the land, and sent the prince at that time as a proton, and I was willing to withdraw from the army in the Great Zhou. ”

"Otherwise, I'm afraid we will have to fight to the capital of Wei."

"That prince's name is Wei Jing'an, he was not even ten years old at the time, and he has been living in Proton Mansion since he was sent to the Great Zhou."

"At first, I was very strict with him, but then I slowly relaxed and no longer restricted his freedom."

"You can let him enter and leave the Proton Mansion, but he is not allowed to leave Beijing."

"When he was eighteen years old, he met a woman, and after the two got married, they gave birth to a son, who is now Wei Lingran."

"More than ten years later, that is, a few years ago, the Emperor of Wei used five thousand high-grade war horses to redeem Wei Jing'an and his wife."

"But Wei Lingran stayed."

"Continue to serve as the proton of the Wei State, as a warning to the Wei State, when launching a war in the future, you must consider the consequences."

After a pause, Liu Zhi continued: "After Wei Jing'an left, Wei Lingran's personality changed greatly, from the original honest and polite, to the current high-spirited and domineering, willful and arrogant. ”

"Especially recently, Wei Lingran has intensified even more!"

Liu Zhi whispered: "Wei Jing'an just succeeded to the throne not long ago and became the emperor of the Great Wei Kingdom, and Wei Lingran is his only prince. ”

"I see."

Lu Fan nodded, somewhat understood, the reason why Wei Lingran's personality changed so much was not only because of the sudden departure of his parents, but also because he might better protect himself.

It's like Liu Zhi.

Liu Zhi is not really a gentleman, but is doing it for some people.

It's just to reassure those people.

Wei Lingran may be the same, the more unbearable he behaves, the more Da Zhou will relax his vigilance against him, and even he may be redeemed in the future and have the opportunity to return to Wei.

At that time, he will become the crown prince of Wei and ascend the throne as the emperor of Great Wei in the future.

It is precisely because of his unbearableness that it will be possible for Da Zhou to let him go, and even if he becomes the emperor of Wei, he will not be a good emperor at that time.

It is not too much of a threat to the Great Zhou.

Of course, this is just Wei Lingran's wishful thinking, there are so many capable people in Da Zhou, it is impossible not to see his intentions.

Therefore, if he wants to return to Wei, it is almost impossible.

But after all, the emperor of Wei is the only prince like him, and he will definitely try to get him back to Great Wei.

Maybe someone will contact him and plot some things.

And Da Zhou's side will definitely take strict precautions.

Presumably, those who are hidden in the shadows are the people sent by the Great Zhou Emperor to secretly protect him and even spy on him.

As long as a suspicious person comes into contact with him, he will definitely be arrested and interrogated severely.

Lu Fan figured out some things, but he still couldn't figure out one thing, what did Wu Lingzhao do when he followed Wei Lingran?

What does this have to do with her?

What exactly is her intention?

Thinking of this, Lu Fan pouted in the direction where Wu Lingzhao was, "Who do you see there?" ”

"Huh?"

Only then did Liu Zhi see Wu Lingzhao and strode over, "Lingzhao, why are you here?" ”

"You care about me?"

Wu Lingzhao didn't even look at Liu Zhi, but glared at Lu Fan fiercely, and walked away.

"What a lot of anger!"

Liu Zhi turned around and looked at Wu Lingzhao's back, stunned.

Lu Fan also turned around, only to see Wu Lingzhao running a few steps and chasing after Wei Lingran.

"She seems to be following Wei Lingran?"

Liu Zhi also saw it, and said in a daze: "What does she want to do?" ”

"I don't know."

Lu Fan really couldn't think of it, and reminded: "You can ask her tentatively." ”

"Hmm."

Liu Zhi nodded slightly, with a worried face, "This girl has always been bold, and she often comes up with some strange ideas, I'm afraid she will do something stupid." ”

"Then you should keep an eye on her a little more."

Lu Fan said: "Just don't give her a chance." ”

"That's all it can be."

Liu Zhi sighed lightly and said, "She is too worry-free, and she has been in trouble before. ”

……

……

Afternoon.

Lu Fan went back to the house to change his clothes, and went out to the palace again.

When he came to Donghua Gate, he took off his waist card and handed it to the guards guarding the door.

"It turned out to be a guard Lu, disrespectful and disrespectful!"

After the guard guarding the door saw the waist card, his face suddenly changed, and he hugged Lu Fan with a fist.

"You're all colleagues, so you're welcome."

Lu Fan returned the salute with his fists, and then he took back his waist card and stepped into the palace.

Smooth along the way, to the library pavilion.

Li Ruoqiu was still sitting and reading in the lobby on the first floor, when she heard footsteps, she raised her head and saw clearly that it was Lu Fan, a little surprised, "You are here." ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan nodded, took out the "Ten Thousand Refining Body", and handed it to Li Ruoqiu, "I want to change the body refining technique again." ”

"So fast?"

Li Ruoqiu was surprised, "Why don't you watch it for a few more days?" ”

"I'll write it down first, and then I'll practice it slowly."

Lu Fan said: "After all, I can't stay in the capital all the time, I want to read a few alchemy books earlier and keep them in my mind." ”

"Oh, that's right."

Li Ruoqiu was relieved, "You come with me." ”

The two came to the tenth floor of the Library Pavilion, and Lu Fan quickly found a new ninth-order alchemy, "Heart Refinement".

"That's it."

Lu Fan handed over the exercises to Li Ruoqiu.

"Why have you been refining your body?"

Li Ruoqiu finally couldn't hold back and asked the doubts in his heart, "Why don't you practice other martial arts?" ”

"Because alchemy has improved me the most."

Lu Fan told the truth.

"Really?"

Li Ruoqiu didn't believe it, "How did I hear that alchemy is the most useless?" Besides, even if alchemy is useful, isn't it enough to practice one set? ”

"It varies from person to person."

Lu Fan came up with a reason, "Maybe it's because I'm afraid of death?" ”

"Huh?"

Li Ruoqiu was stunned for a moment, then covered her mouth and smiled: "You are sincere." ”

"That's right."

Lu Fan was also a little curious, "You are here, you can look through all the exercises and martial arts at will?" ”

"Of course not."

Li Ruoqiu shook his head lightly and pointed to the top of his head, "I can't look at the exercises and martial arts above the tenth level. ”

"Moreover, even if the exercises and martial arts below the tenth level are all restricted to me."

"I only learn swordsmanship."

Li Ruoqiu smiled: "Not as knowledgeable as you, you can do anything, and you can do everything." ”

"I'm greedy."

Lu Fan said humbly: "On the contrary, it is better for you to concentrate on learning swords." ”

"I heard that your swordsmanship is also good."

Li Ruoqiu proposed: "Why don't we have a discussion today?" ”

"Forget it."

Lu Fan refused without thinking about it, "I'm in a hurry to go back to practice." ”

"Okay, then next time."

Li Ruoqiu was quite regretful, but she didn't persuade much, she believed that there would always be a chance.

The two talked and went downstairs.

Lu Fan signed his name in the registration book, pressed his handprint, and left with "Heart Practice".

As he passed by the side hall, he went in and said hello.

"High Commander!"

"It's Lu Fan."

Gao Wancheng saw him and got up enthusiastically to greet him, "I haven't seen you for a long time, why don't you stay at night and have a few drinks with me?" ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan did not refuse.

He talked to Gao Wancheng and went back to his room.

Taking off his shoes and going to bed, Lu Fan took out his heart refining skills and looked at them carefully.

After a while, he put down the exercises, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to practice.

……

……

Ten days later.

June 26th, morning.

After breakfast, Lu Fan returned to his bedroom, and after going to bed, he opened the attribute panel.

Name: Lu Fan

Lifespan: 17/1000

Power: 184.26

Dexterity: 64.39

Mental Power: 63.45

Physical strength: 192.83

Cultivation is: three products

Exercises: Vientiane Demon Suppression Perfection, the Eighth Level of the Tao Sutra (2167/20000)

Martial arts: Perfection of the Six Imperial Gods' Physical Skills, Thousands of Tempers and Hundreds of Exercises, Perfection of the Gods and Demons' Physical Skills, Perfection of the Nine Turns of the Golden Body, Perfection of the Ten Thousand Refinements, and Perfection of the Heart Refining (3/30)

Assignable stat points: 40.89

In ten days, Lu Fan cultivated the heart refining skill to the fullest, increasing his strength by 7 points, his mental power by 2 points, his agility by 2 points, and his physical strength by 15 points.

The Gongfa Dao Sutra continues to improve steadily.

Spiritual power is also growing rapidly.

According to Lu Fan's estimate, his current true strength is no weaker than that of a high-level powerhouse.

Even in the face of a pinnacle powerhouse, it can be invincible.

As long as he doesn't encounter an Innate Realm master, no one can threaten him.

Go on!

Lu Fan closed his eyes and re-entered the cultivation state.

I don't know how long it was, but there was a knock on the door outside.

"Knock knock."

Zhiqing's voice came, "Childe, Gonggong Gui came to invite you, saying that the emperor announced that you have entered the palace and have important matters to discuss." ”

"Come in."

Lu Fan got up and got out of bed, just as Zhiqing came in, took out his official uniform, and carefully helped him put it on.

"Didn't say anything?"

"I didn't say it."

Zhiqing shook her head slightly, "Grandpa Gui is waiting in the living room." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan left the bedroom and came to the living room, only to see a little eunuch sitting in the living room drinking tea.

It's the little eunuch next to the emperor, who seems to be called Xiao Guizi?

"Lord Lu."

When Xiao Guizi saw Lu Fan coming out, he hurriedly got up with a smile on his face, "The emperor is waiting for you, let's go?" ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan stepped out, "Please." ”

Xiao Guizi followed him, and the two of them left the Lu Mansion, got into the carriage, and went straight to the palace.

Half an hour later.

Lu Fan had already come to the door of the imperial study.

There were two little eunuchs guarding the door, and when they saw Lu Fan coming, they smiled all over their faces, "Lord Lu, please come in." ”

As they spoke, the two opened the door for Lu Fan.

"There is labor."

Lu Fan hugged his fists and entered the imperial study.

Only Li Tianrun was alone.

"See Your Majesty!"

Lu Fan stepped forward and bowed.

"No courtesy."

Li Tianrun bowed slightly, "Sit down." ”

"Yes."

Lu Fan sat down as he said.

Li Tianrun frowned and pondered for a while, raised his head, looked at Lu Fan and said, "I have a very important task, after thinking about it, I still think you are the most suitable." ”

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Lu Fan could judge from Li Tianrun's expression that this matter must be very important and difficult.

If he can accomplish this task, his combat achievements will definitely be indispensable.

Li Tianrun asked, "Have you heard of Proton Wei Lingran?" ”

"Yes."

Lu Fan didn't hide it, "I met this person on the street ten days ago, and I specially asked Liu Zhi about him. ”

"That's right."

Li Tianrun nodded, "This mission is related to him. ”

"After the news of Wei Jing'an's accession to the throne came, I sent additional people to keep an eye on Wei Lingran day and night."

"But after so many days, nothing has been gained."

"Wei Lingran is the same as before, there seems to be nothing suspicious, but I know that he must have heard about the Wei State and knew that his father was the emperor of the Wei State."

"Some time ago, Wei Jing'an specially sent someone to redeem Wei Lingran, and offered generous conditions for this, but I refused."

"I don't want to let Wei Lingran go back yet."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun glanced at Lu Fan, "Because I think this person may not be as simple as it seems, everything he does now is his disguise." ”

"yes."

Lu Fan nodded approvingly, "Very likely." ”

(End of chapter)