Immortal Travel of Longevity

Han Zhongjie was shocked by His Majesty's words, and even more deeply confused. How could a monarch of a nation say such things in front of a cultivator? Was it out of ignorance, or was he truly seeking death?

Regardless, this was not something he, a Supreme General, could merely stand by and watch.

Chen Changsheng was surprised to hear Xie Huan's words—surprised that he could speak so blatantly. It showed he was truly suffering immense torment.

Xie Huan looked at him and asked, "Not even you?"

Chen Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "Your life and death, however, decide the fate of millions of commoners. You are the monarch of a nation. Your life and death cannot always be decided by you alone. Otherwise, why would you come to ask This Chen?"

If he simply wanted to die, Xie Huan had countless ways to do it. But it was precisely those commoners that left him so torn, and it was amid this torment that he had spoken those words.

Xie Huan looked at the man before him, falling silent for a long time.

After a long while, he uttered only a single phrase: "You are right..."

If he were truly free of burdens, how could he fear death? He had obstinately chosen to walk this path, and his own ignorance had led to this situation.

If Yan Nantian did not return, then he was the true Yan Nantian, and would be forever.

He was no longer someone who lived for himself, but for this world.

In just an instant, Xie Huan's gaze dimmed. A long sigh escaped his lips like wind sweeping through the dying days of the year, his aura fading until it was weaker than that of an octogenarian.

"General..." Xie Huan called out.

Hearing this, Han Zhongjie replied, "I am here."

Xie Huan waved a hand. "All of you, leave. There is no need to make things difficult for this person. He is not an assassin. Go..."

Xie Huan turned and walked away, returning to the cage he so despised under the escort of the Jinwu Guards.

Han Zhongjie stared after him, pondering for a long time. Yet, he still could not understand what was in the emperor's mind. It was all so chaotic, so difficult to comprehend.

Seeing the Jinwu Guards gradually disperse, Chen Changsheng put away his Sword and said, "How dull..."

Han Zhongjie turned to look at him. "How is it dull?"

Chen Changsheng sat down and said, "It just is."

Han Zhongjie waved his hand, and the rest of the Jinwu Guards surrounding the area completely dispersed.

He took a step and strode forward.

Seeing this, the old eunuch made to stand and yield his seat to him.

But Chen Changsheng spoke up: "Why yield to him?"

The old eunuch paused.

Han Zhongjie smiled helplessly at this and asked, "I am a Supreme General. I fight for the nation and battle for peace in the world. Why shouldn't he yield to me?"

Chen Changsheng glanced at him and said, "This Chen can yield to you."

Saying so, Chen Changsheng stood up, then added, "Publicly, it is right for him to yield. But privately, you look down on Xing Shen. From the very beginning, you have only seen him as a mere eunuch, unworthy of your eyes. He has no reason to yield to you."

Hearing such words, the old eunuch felt a warmth in his heart, but he said, "Forget it, forget it. What right do I have to sit? Let General Han sit."

Hearing this exchange, Han Zhongjie chuckled.

"I concede!"

He told the old eunuch, "You stay seated. I will just stand. What harm is there in a Supreme General standing?"

With that, his gaze turned back to Chen Changsheng, who was standing by his chair. He shook his head. "As for your seat, I do not dare take it."

Chen Changsheng asked, "Why?"

Han Zhongjie said, "Your anger hasn't faded. You might just give me a stab of your Sword."

"I wouldn't."

"Mm."

Han Zhongjie responded, then immediately asked, "I couldn't understand the words between you and His Majesty. Could you explain them to me? What exactly is His Majesty thinking? No matter how I look at it, it feels as if His Majesty is sick..."

"He is sick."

Chen Changsheng said bluntly, "And not lightly."

"How so?"

"You will know once you become the emperor."

"You..."

Han Zhongjie was left speechless for a moment, but then said, "Do not speak nonsense. I, Han Zhongjie, am utterly loyal to the Imperial Court. How could I harbor treacherous thoughts?"

Chen Changsheng smiled and poured a cup of wine.

"Drink."

Seeing this, Han Zhongjie didn't ask any further. He knew full well that this man was deliberately shutting him up.

He drank the cup of wine, smacked his lips, and said, "Too mild. Boring."

Han Zhongjie tossed the Horse Lance aside.

He simply leaned against Chen Changsheng's chair and asked, "Immortal master, do you think I have immortal affinity?"

Chen Changsheng gave him a look, shook his head, and said, "This Chen does not know."

"You don't know?"

Han Zhongjie froze for a moment upon hearing this, then suddenly realized, "Does that mean I actually have a chance?"

"This Chen never said such a thing."

"Wasn't that exactly what you meant?"

Chen Changsheng drank his wine, offering no explanation.

Han Zhongjie, however, grew interested. He asked, "Immortal master, then when will this immortal affinity arrive? Tell me secretly, so I can be prepared, eh?"

"I already said I don't know."

"I don't believe you."

"..."

"Must you get to the bottom of this?" Chen Changsheng asked.

Han Zhongjie nodded. "I must."

Chen Changsheng looked at his utterly serious expression, gave a helpless smile, and said, "You seem like a completely different person compared to just now."

Han Zhongjie said, "I was conducting official business just now. In my free time, naturally, I am a bit more casual."

"Forget it."

Chen Changsheng waved a hand and said, "Come closer. I'll tell you secretly."

Han Zhongjie leaned in, and Chen Changsheng muttered something softly into his ear.

After hearing it, Han Zhongjie smacked his lips and said, "Immortal master, you might as well have said nothing."

Chen Changsheng patted him and said, "The General still lacks a bit of comprehension."

He stood up and said, "This Chen must be going."

Seeing this, Han Zhongjie said, "Hey, we've only exchanged a few words, and you're already running off!"

Chen Changsheng said, "What is there to stay for? Look, there are quite a few maids and eunuchs secretly watching the spectacle over there."

"How bold!"

Han Zhongjie said, "This general will go and gouge out their eyes right now."

Chen Changsheng laughed. "As expected of a Supreme General, bearing such deep bloodlust. You want to gouge out eyes the moment you open your mouth."

"A Supreme General should be exactly like this. Without being fierce and ruthless, how can one be a general?"

"True..."

Chen Changsheng nodded slightly, then said, "This Chen will not stay much longer. When I have time later, I will seek the General out for a chat. Also, I ask that the General treat this friend of mine well. He quietly minds his own business guarding this Library Pavilion, yet people find trouble with him for no reason. This Chen hopes he can have peaceful twilight years."

Hearing these words, Han Zhongjie looked at the old eunuch.

The old eunuch was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor and said, "Brother Chen truly flatters me. I am nothing but an old eunuch."

Han Zhongjie agreed, saying, "Leave it to this general. But speaking of which, is this general not the immortal master's friend?"

Chen Changsheng thought about it and smiled. "Naturally, you are too."

"That's more like it."

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