Chapter 139 - Entering the Kingdom's Castle Please Subscribe
Chapter 139 of "Spiritual Energy Rejuvenation: I Began Cultivating By Farming" begins unfolding events: Ye Tian nodded to the guardian and didnât return to his own courtyard; instead, he... Continue reading!
Ye Tian nodded to the guardian and didnât return to his own courtyard; instead, he went straight to the Council Hall because he knew his father and grandfather were definitely waiting for him there.
His grandmother and mother were also female generals, but they would not appear in the Council Hall unless there was a major issue.
Like ordinary Official Ladies, they led a leisurely life, but unlike other ladies, they spent their free time on cultivation.
Ye Tian indeed had brothers and sisters, not born out of wedlock, but born of his mother.
One of his brothers had reached Core Formation, two sisters had reached Core Formation, and from his grandfatherâs generation, there were two sons; his father became a general and inherited the position, while his uncle was a leader of soldiers and had reached the Nascent Soul Realm.
His uncle also had an aunt who was at the Core Formation Realm, and they had a son and a daughter, both at the Core Formation Realm.
To become a general and inherit the position of Guardian God, one had to follow a legacy that also included ancestral verification.
Beyond physical constitution, one also needed talent and virtues such as morality.
As Ye Tian entered the Council Hall, seated in the place of honor was his grandfather, with Spirit Mansion cultivation, his father with Ocean Wheel cultivation, and his brother with Core Formation cultivation.
His uncle and his cousin were also there; this seemed like a family meeting, yet indeed it was a key focal meeting of the main forces.
âGrandfather, father, uncle, my respectsâŚâ
Ye Tian bowed with his fist clasped; it had been several years since he had returned to his clan.
Upon seeing his grandfather and father, the uncles seemed unchanged, but his brother and cousin had grown up.
âYouâre back, sit downâŚâ
âHmm.â
Ye Tian took a seat to one side as his brother poured him tea.
âBig brother, youâve been out for so many years.
Youâre not leaving again this time, right?â
Ye Shi idolized his brother more than anyone, and his brother was his role model as he aimed to advance.
Together with his cousin, he diligently practiced cultivation and also learned how to command troops.
However, they had never been able to match their brotherâs aptitude, who at a young age had already attained the Nascent Soul Realm and was regarded as an elite among the young generation.
They might also be considered elites, but compared to their big brother, they were far behind.
âIt depends on the situation.
Under the current circumstances, big brother has no choice but to search outside.â
âMmm, can you bring me along this time, Big Brother?
I really want to venture out with you.â
âThat depends on the task assigned by the clan.
Itâs not up to me, big brother, to decide whether I go out or stay.â
Ye Tian didnât agree to his brotherâs request; as a Guardian, they all followed orders and the military law.
âYour big brother has important things to do; donât cause trouble here.
The King has given his command for your big brother to attend the court,â said the old general, Ye Tianâs grandfather, with a stern expression.
Despite their status as Guardian Gods being held in high regard in this country,
they were actually regarded less than some Civil Officials.
They did not flatter but were loyal to the country.
However, the King had his reservations about them.
If it hadnât been for the sudden appearance of foreign enemies, the King would not have taken such notice to summon the Young General Ye Tian.
Ye Tian, who had been away on missions for many years, had not been noticed by the court in his absence.
As an old general, he had long understood that the Kingâs trust lay more with the Prime Minister and some ministers who practiced Confucianism Tao and Ancient Martial Arts.
They all cultivated in their own ways and guarded against each other in their struggles.
âThe King wants to see me?â Ye Tian frowned slightly; although he was a Guardian God out on missions, he had no desire to meet the King.
Accustomed to freedom and the ease of the outside world, meeting the King was unlikely to bring anything good.
âThe recording mirror you sent back was reported by father during the court session.
With many officials present, the King watched that segment of the recording and asked how the ministers should proceed,â
âWhat did those people say?â
âThey just passed the buck, shirking responsibility, believing that only we are capable of doing these things, that only our military is the guardian of the nation.
They summoned you back, asked questions, and then there might be another more important task for you.â
âHmm, grandson understands.â The task she wanted to give him was, after all, to capture those enemies who were disguised and infiltrating our nation.
âThose people have been hiding in the Cultivation World for so many years, orchestrating numerous assassinations.
If we hadnât discovered them this time, there would have been even more.
The cases established at the Government Office have been overturned, so they called you back to testify.â
The General explained to his son.
âI see, I will change into my official robe before seeing the King.â
âYour mother misses you.
After meeting with the King, see your grandmother and mother first.â
âYes, Father.â
Ye Tian took out a set of official robes from his Storage Bag, which of course included a complete suit of armor and a hat; wearing this in hot weather could be unbearably warm.
He had the official robe made from a different material, Heavenly Silkworm Silk, warm in winter and cool in summer.
Wearing this robe all the time, one would suffer without proper adjustments.
Even the boots he wore had been modified, a Magical Treasure from his Artifact Refining, able to step on flames and ice without harming his feet.
In the streets of the Imperial City, people used flying swords or other weapons.
Entering to see the King, one must not carry weapons, and all items in the Storage Bag had to be handed over.
Ye Tian understood in his heart that the King too feared death.
The Kingâs cultivation was not high, yet he was fortunate enough to become King, not because of his cultivation level but because of the various civil officials who supported him, among whom the King was ever wary.
Inside the Kingâs castle, there was also a Guardian General, a Human Cultivator of the Nascent Soul, and those with higher cultivation would not serve as the Kingâs soldiers.
Ye Tian was even more aware of the Kingâs worries about the unity of the various Sects.
Just like this time, with the grand competition among all Sects, they might elect a leader to challenge the state.
This was just his guess, and having reached the Kingâs castle, his Storage Bag was taken away by the Guardians at the gate.
But Ye Tian said to the Guardians:
âMy audience with the King this time is at his summons, and I must show him the Recording and a Magical Treasure.
If you take everything, I will not be able to explain to the King.â
âYoung General, take out whatever Magical Treasure you need yourself!â
The Guardians at the door did not dare to offend the General, their most revered figure being the Guardian God.
The Civil Officials didnât hold them in as high respect since their duty was also to be Guardians, sharing the same responsibilities.
âGood, I will take these two items.
There are important things in this Storage Bag, make sure you donât give it to someone else or lose it.â
âUnderstood, I guarantee to complete the mission.â
Ye Tian entered the castle, and not long after he was admitted, a beautifully dressed woman walked out of the castle and said to the Guardian:
âGive General Xiaoâs Storage Bag to this Princess, I will give it to him later.â
This beautifully dressed woman was a Princess who had long admired Ye Tian, the Guardian God.
âNo, the Young General entrusted this task to me.
Military orders are like mountains, Your Highness, I cannot obey.â
âOh, you a mere Guardian dare to be so unreasonable?â
Reaching the castleâs main entrance was the son of the Prime Minister.