Chapter 34: Devouring Fruit Plates, Chen Changsheng: It's All Trash
Facing Chen Changsheng's suggestion, Zuo Xinghe just remained silent and did not respond.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled and didn't say anything either.
Zuo Huang had lived for two thousand three hundred years, a lifespan more than double that of a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.
As the saying goes, old people are shrewd and old horses are sly; it's no exaggeration to say that Chang'an City is a den of dragons and a tiger's lair now.
If it weren't for investigating the clues about the Bronze Ancient Temple, he would absolutely not interfere in this matter.
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Chang'an City Imperial Palace.
The nine princes of Xuanwu Kingdom were all gathered in the great hall, and seated high on the dragon throne was a Young man.
This Young man was none other than the strongest emperor in the history of Xuanwu Kingdom, Emperor Xuanwu.
Emperor Xuanwu was seen propping his chin with his hand, while looking at his nine sons with a smile on his lips.
At this moment, one prince stepped forward and said: "Father Emperor, your son has visited many experts and searched all the famous mountains and great rivers of Xuanwu Kingdom."
"Finally, I have found a dragon's den for Father Emperor. With this dragon's den, I can surely help Father Emperor live another lifetime."
Seeing that a prince had already stepped forward, the other princes were unwilling to be left behind, and one after another they recounted how much effort they had put into searching for a dragon's den.
However, among the nine princes, only the eldest prince, Zuo Xinghe, remained silent.
The reason he didn't speak was simple: because Chen Changsheng was frantically devouring the fruit plate in front of him.
Seeing his other brothers introducing the dragon's dens they had found, Xinghe was incredibly anxious!
"Mr., let's wait a bit to eat these."
"How about we introduce the dragon's den first?"
Hearing Zuo Xinghe's "suggestion," Chen Changsheng swallowed the spiritual fruit in his mouth and said.
"It's a banquet now, eating is the main business. Besides, what you should be concerned about right now isn't this matter!"
As soon as he said this, Zuo Xinghe's face was full of confusion.
"Now, if we're not concerned about the dragon's den, then what should we focus on?"
Facing Zuo Xinghe's lack of understanding, Chen Changsheng rolled his eyes dramatically.
"Your Father is about to die, and you nine sons are happily looking for a burial place for him. Don't you think this is a bit unreasonable?"
As soon as Chen Changsheng finished speaking, Zuo Xinghe instantly realized.
It was true that Father Emperor wanted to find a dragon's den, and it was also true that his time was running out.
But at this moment, as a son, the first thing he should think of is reluctance to part, not how to find a good burial ground for his Father.
Even if he didn't think that way in his heart, he still had to put on a show!
Thinking of this, Xinghe softly said: "Mr., is it still not too late now?"
"It's not too late to mend the fold after the sheep has been lost. Remember to exaggerate your actions a bit."
Upon receiving Chen Changsheng's answer, Xinghe immediately stood up and sprinted forward.
While sliding, he fell to his knees and then slammed his forehead hard against the ground.
"Father Emperor!"
"Your son is reluctant to part with you!"
The princes: ???
Zuo Xinghe's sudden move caught the other eight princes somewhat off guard.
At the same time, Zuo Huang on the dragon throne also turned his gaze towards Chen Changsheng, who was frantically devouring the fruit plate.
Having lived for over two thousand three hundred years, the strength of this old monster was naturally beyond doubt.
No one's conversation in the great hall escaped his ears.
He naturally knew the thoughts and personalities of the nine princes like the back of his hand, but the helper his eldest son had brought seemed quite interesting.
Thinking of this, Zuo Huang spoke: "A great man should not cry and wail. What kind of decorum is this?"
Facing Zuo Huang's slightly scolding tone, Xinghe cried even louder.
"Father Emperor, there is a saying that a man's tears do not fall easily, only when he is truly heartbroken."
"Now that your son is about to part with Father Emperor, your son's heart is filled with reluctance!"
Looking at his eldest son's superb acting skills, Zuo Huang smiled slightly and used a stream of spiritual energy to help Xinghe up.
"I know your filial piety, but life and death separation is the Heavenly Dao, you don't need to be too sad."
After speaking, Zuo Huang waved his hand again, and a servant beside him immediately presented Chen Changsheng with another super large "fruit plate".
Facing Zuo Huang's reward, Chen Changsheng grinned, revealing a mouthful of bright White teeth.
"Many thanks, Zuo Huang!"
After speaking, Chen Changsheng resumed his "fruit plate" devouring behavior, even taking some with him.
The princes: "..."
Can you have some shame? How did you come up with such a shameless move?
Why couldn't I think of it?
Although Zuo Huang didn't explicitly say anything, the other eight princes all knew that Zuo Xinghe's recent behavior was clearly a bonus point.
After the short performance ended, Zuo Huang finally spoke about the main business.
"My time is running out, and I wish to find a place of Immortals'edge to live another lifetime."
"Ten years ago, I promised that whoever could find a true place of Immortals'edge would inherit the throne of Xuanwu Kingdom."
"Now it is time for you to present your results."
As his voice fell, the eight princes all gave a look to the "experts" beside them.
Immediately after, those "experts" stepped forward one after another, confidently introducing the dragon's dens they had found.
Even Xinghe was a little envious of those descriptions that sounded incredibly mystical.
But Chen Changsheng, as his helper, was still engaged in the important task of devouring the "fruit plate," showing no intention of speaking.
Half an hour passed, and the eight dragon's dens were also introduced.
Everyone's gaze was on Chen Changsheng, and seeing Chen Changsheng's vulgar behavior, the second prince said with displeasure.
"Eldest Brother, where did you find such a rustic villager? Now is a crucial time for Father Emperor's millennium plan."
"Having such a person appear in the great hall, aren't you losing the face of our Xuanwu Kingdom?"
Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe was about to retort, but Chen Changsheng also completely devoured the last spiritual fruit and slowly said.
"Haven't you heard of the grand finale appearance?"
"Powerful people always appear last. What are you panicking about?"
Saying this, Chen Changsheng looked at Zuo Huang and said.
"Dare I ask, Zuo Huang, do you have a map?"
"If possible, the map should be as large and detailed as possible."
Hearing this, Zuo Huang waved his finger, and five strong men immediately carried in a huge rolled-up map.
The map unfolded, directly covering almost half of the palace.
Chen Changsheng's gaze carefully pondered over the map, while also marking out the previous eight dragon's dens one by one.
After finishing everything, Chen Changsheng cupped his hands and said.
"Zuo Huang, please forgive my bluntness, but these eight places are all trash in my eyes."
"If you want to live another lifetime, only one place has a slight possibility."
As soon as this was said, the many experts present immediately became angry.
"Presumptuous! What sect or school are you from, to dare to speak so wildly here?"
"Tell us your sect, and let us properly teach your Master a lesson for you."
Facing everyone's anger, Chen Changsheng picked his ears and said nonchalantly.
"Apologies, my sect is not skilled in finding dragon's dens. I taught myself these things."
"Furthermore, my main job is selling coffins, while also moonlighting as a dragon's den finder and handling White funeral services from start to finish."
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