“The Grand Divine Palace’s treasury?” Jiang Wen was surprised to hear this, as the Grand Divine Palace was not an unfamiliar place to him. Although he had not visited the Grand Divine Palace in the Imperial City, he had heard Li Yunshang and other disciples of the Grand Divine Palace mention it.
Above the pagodas of the Imperial City, ascending the nine-storied pavilions allows one to touch the firmament.
And the Grand Divine Palace is hidden within this firmament, overlooking the entire Imperial City. All those who are evil demons or heretics are governed by the Grand Divine Palace.
It is precisely because of this that the Imperial City has been able to enjoy long-term stability for ten thousand years.
“Yes, that painting of the Imperial Palace was taken by a Real Person from the Grand Divine Palace and stored in their treasury. My Taiping Dao has inquired in every possible way before finally learning the location of this treasury.” The Holy Maiden of Taiping sighed softly, closing her eyes gently. “However, if I can help you obtain this painting of the Imperial Palace, how will you repay me?”
Hearing this, Jiang Wen met the Holy Maiden of Taiping's gaze. Their eyes met, and he saw a hint of cunning in her eyes.
Frowning slightly, he had not yet spoken.
The Holy Maiden of Taiping spoke, “Although I do not know who you are, I can sense that your cultivation is extraordinary. However, only I know the location of this treasury. Even if you have a hundred methods, it will be difficult for you to obtain even a shred of information from me.”
“What if I use the Soul Searching Technique?” Jiang Wen asked, curious as he saw the Holy Maiden of Taiping’s confidence. He also knew the Soul Searching and Soul Seizing Technique, but he had never used such a harmful method. If he wanted to know what a person had seen and heard, he could only seize the other person's soul. However, if he did so, that person would definitely become mentally impaired due to the damage to their soul.
Unless facing a truly evil person, Jiang Wen would not use this method. Moreover, the Holy Maiden of Taiping had no grievances with him, and he did not intend to use this technique.
However, this Holy Maiden of Taiping was quite confident, and he wondered what method she had to avoid Soul Searching and Soul Seizing.
“My Taiping Dao’s founder once had a method, which is a technique to protect the body and calm the mind. Even a sage would find it difficult to glimpse even a little of what we think in our hearts.” The Holy Maiden of Taiping smiled, her eyes shifting as she looked at Jiang Wen, wondering what she was thinking. Her crimson lips parted slightly, and then she said, “However, if you can agree to my two requests, I will take you to the location of the Grand Divine Palace’s treasury.”
“Hmph, what courage do you have to dare to bargain? If not for benefactor’s kindness, this servant would have skinned you alive and interrogated you.” Bai Jing bared her teeth. Although she seemed kind, she was still a demon. Although she had never eaten anyone, she had killed many people. However, after following Jiang Wen, her demonic nature had been somewhat restrained. Now, seeing this woman in front of her, she felt a sense of threat for some reason.
“If you can agree to my matter, the remaining disciples of the Taiping Dao can be driven by you.”
“This humble Taoist is Jiang Wen, the abbot of the Jingxu Temple. If the Holy Maiden doesn’t mind, you can call me Taoist Jiang.” Jiang Wen replied.
“Jiang Wen? I seem to have heard this name before.” The Holy Maiden of Taiping was a little surprised, only feeling that the name was familiar. But if she were to say where she had heard it, she couldn't remember. As this thought turned around, the Holy Maiden of Taiping no longer struggled. She just looked at Jiang Wen, revealing a smile. “Since you are Taoist Jiang, please give me more guidance in the future. The Taiping Dao has been silent for many years, and it is time to come out and see the world.”
“Naturally, I can.” Jiang Wen nodded. “But you haven’t said your two requests yet.”
“That’s easy to say.” The Holy Maiden of Taiping smiled. “This little woman’s first request is that Taoist Jiang can find a safe and good place for my Taiping Dao disciples.”
“Since Taoist Jiang has come to seek me out, you should know the situation of the Taiping Dao in this Great Qian. If I hadn’t been holding on, I’m afraid the Taiping Dao would have disappeared thousands of years ago. Now, being able to linger on is only because we are hidden in this red dust spring building. If Taoist Jiang can find a good place for us, we would naturally be grateful.”
“……” Jiang Wen was surprised to hear this request. He thought that the Holy Maiden of Taiping would make some requests that would benefit herself, but he didn’t expect it to be about the disciples and followers of the Taiping Dao.
A safe place is naturally easy to find. Now, the Jingxu Temple is hidden in the Sumeru space, which cannot be found by non-sages. After many refinements, the area is now as large as a province. The Jingxu Temple only occupies a small part of it, and it is easy to let the Taiping Dao crowd settle there. This request was simple, and Jiang Wen agreed.
“This matter is easy to say, I naturally have a safe place.” Jiang Wen said.
“As for this second request, it is naturally related to this little woman.” The Holy Maiden of Taiping’s eyes were filled with spring, her gaze caressing Jiang Wen’s body. He felt a chill for no reason, as if he was being targeted by something.
Suppressing the unease in his heart, Jiang Wen asked, “What do you seek?”
The Holy Maiden of Taiping chuckled, then waved her sleeve and said, “This second request is also simple, you only need Taoist Jiang to agree to one of my requests. This request is naturally in accordance with Taoist etiquette, and will not harm others.”
“What request?”
“This little woman wants to ask Taoist Jiang to cultivate with me and have offspring together.” The Holy Maiden of Taiping smiled.
“What?!”
“This servant will not allow it!”
There was no error, one first, one hair, one inside, one appearance, one at, one look!
After hearing the words of this Holy Maiden of Taiping, Li Xiangyue and Bai Jing reacted completely differently.
Li Xiangyue blushed, only feeling extremely surprised. She had never seen a woman actively propose the request to have children, this matter was too shameful.
And Bai Jing was furious, her eyes staring fiercely at the Holy Maiden of Taiping. This human woman is really calculating, daring to covet benefactor’s body. This body, she hasn't even tasted it yet!
Anger arose from within, Bai Jing angrily said, “You shameless woman, dare to ask benefactor to cultivate with you?! Let’s see what skills you have that can compete with this servant!”
After speaking, she transformed her hand into a sharp claw, attacking the Holy Maiden of Taiping.
However, in the blink of an eye, the sharp wind of the claw blade destroyed the entire room. And the Holy Maiden of Taiping was on the side, taking out a fan to brush her face.
“So it’s a fox spirit, no wonder you want to stop this little woman from cultivating with Taoist Jiang.”
“You!” Bai Jing was furious, she still wanted to do something, but she was stopped by Jiang Wen.
“Benefactor…” Bai Jing looked at Jiang Wen pitifully, her ears drooping. Although she was angry in her heart, she couldn't vent it, which made her feel a little wronged. Since she belonged to Jiang Wen, her nature had changed a lot.
Today she was angry, but she didn't know why.
