My Cultivation Starting from Archery-Chapter 584 - 203: Chess Game_2

"Your Majesty will surely agree, but the court cannot be without General Chen for seven years,"

It was a statement.

Seemingly flattering, but in reality, a refusal.

"Mr. Hou, I also know that since ancient times, it has been difficult to fulfill both loyalty and filial piety,"

Chen Sansi spoke again, "But even if one is to show loyalty, it does not mean one must completely forsake filial piety.

"Two thousand years ago, the one known as the Military Immortal, Yu Shanggong, on his return home for his father's funeral amidst a war the Great Zhou Court launched against foreign enemies, commanded all military affairs through letters during his three years of mourning; only after the completion of those three years did he rejoin the fight."

"Our peers should take the Military Immortal as a role model. Even if we are military men with duty binding us, we cannot wait seven years, but at the very least, three years is the minimum,"

The Military Immortal Yu Shanggong.

He was the greatest loyal minister through the ages.

Back then, during the late period of the West Zhou, when the vassals rose up to divide the territory, Yu Shanggong received the command in times of peril to be the minister charged with the care of an heir, taking the mere six-year-old prince from the corner of Northwest and, with his own power, recaptured the entire territory, creating the prosperous era of the East Zhou. Afterwards, he actively handed power back to the Emperor, who respected him as a second father until Yu Shanggong's death. His descendants inherited his ranks without replacement, thus completing a tale of Emperor and minister for the ages.

Using him as an example would brook no denial.

Even if the Emperor were here, he would have nothing to say.

"This...,"

Mr. Hou hesitated, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

"Right, Mr. Hou!"

Wang Zhi took the lead to shout, "We beg you to convey to His Majesty that even if we return to being commoners, we wish to stay in Liangzhou for three years to observe mourning for our master!"

"Please relay this to His Majesty!"

The other senior brothers and sisters in turn echoed the same sentiment.

With the conversation having reached this point,

It was not something that Mr. Hou, an eunuch, could refuse.

He had no choice but to temporarily compromise, "I have taken note of the words of you generals, and all your requests will be conveyed to the court for the Emperor to make the final decision."

"If so, our thanks to you, Mr. Hou."

Chen Sansi gave a salute with his fists.

"However, Mr. Chen, may I have a word in private?"

Mr. Hou raised his eyebrows, making a gesture of invitation.

The two moved to a corner.

"Mr. Hou."

Chen Sansi had an inkling of what mattered but still feigned ignorance, "May I know what you wish to instruct?"

"Mr. Chen, the court has always placed great trust in you!"

Mr. Hou said, "Recall when you crossed the river from Yunzhou to Liangzhou, it was His Majesty who proclaimed your name throughout the land to establish your repute, and blessed you with numerous treasure medicines. It was with these that you were able to prevail in the Selected Point and become the closed-door disciple of Supervisor Sun, correct? So Mr. Chen, please do not act in any way that would break the court's heart."

"Mr. Hou, what do you mean by that!"

Chen Sansi glared angrily, his voice rising sharply, "I, Chen Sansi, have taken blades for His Majesty, shed blood for the court, and now I simply wish to fulfill filial obligations to my master—how come in your mouth, it seems like some act of treason?!"

"Mr., Mr. Chen, I didn't mean that,"

Mr. Hou was startled.

He patted his chest with a hand shafted like a hooked orchid to soothe his nerves, "I also acknowledge that Mr. Chen is indeed a loyal minister and great general, so you would not withhold anything from the court."

"I understand."

A flash of silver light appeared in Chen Sansi's hand, and suddenly, a Silver Dragon surfaced. As True Qi surged, it made Mr. Hou retreat repeatedly in fear.

He said gravely, "This spear was personally passed down to me by my master. Are you suggesting it should also be handed over to the court? I'm willing to, but after all, it is merely a weapon. Even if taken to the Capital City, surely someone must wield it rather than let it collect dust in the arsenal?"

"A great spear belongs to a hero; naturally, Marquis Chen should use this spear,"

Mr. Hou said, "My lord, please do not misunderstand, the court has absolutely no intention of taking any possessions from you, but some things could perhaps be shared? For example, Cultivation Techniques.

"If Supervisor Sun's martial arts could be passed down more broadly, it would count as establishing a lineage and earning a lasting reputation for him.

"Moreover."

"Are there any special items among his legacy that might pertain to certain secrets? Mr. Chen, even if you kept them, they would be of no use to you.

"Lastly."

"Regarding the Heavenly Book, we hope Mr. Chen could give an account, or perhaps if there is a special method needed to utilize the Formation to manipulate the Heavenly Phenomenon, my lord should kindly inform me of that as well."

Secrets...

Do they refer to the token of the Guardian?

And ultimately, they desire the Martial Arts Technique above the rank of Martial Saint.

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This Technique...

He never passed it to outsiders during his life, which means he did not wish it to be disseminated.

Chen Sansi naturally could not disobey his master's order.

As for the Xuanzhu...

It pertains to the use of the true Heavenly Book Array and is related to the future Skill of Controlling Immortals; it contained Mr. Mei's Mana—how could he possibly hand it over willingly?

This was something...

He had fought desperately to obtain.

However...

It seemed these matters could no longer be brushed off.

No matter.

He would stall for as long as possible.

Determined, Chen Sansi was about to speak out when he heard the squeaking sound of a wheelchair.

"Mr. Hou."

Fang Qingyun alone approached, pushing the wheelchair, "You don't need to ask my junior brother anymore. Our master's belongings were given to me in advance."

"Senior brother?"

Chen Sansi looked over, and the other's gaze signalled him to remain silent.

"General Fang?"

Mr. Hou skeptically said, "The Longdan Bright Silver Spear was publicly passed to General Chen by Supervisor Sun; you..."

"What, you doubt it?"

Fang Qingyun spoke calmly, "A True Power Realm Martial Arts Technique and the secret to activating the Heavenly Book Array—it's all in my hands."