How come the celestial technique I stole is so powerful?!-Chapter 908 - 709: Land of Lanzhou, King Lanning (2)
Capítulo 908: Chapter 709: Land of Lanzhou, King Lanning (2)
Lin Xiaosu said, “Because every official has shown hostility towards the Qian du Sect?”
“Indeed, besides, the Lanzhou officialdom is very close to King Lanning. They basically act on his orders. King Lanning is a living Buddha to the people of Lanzhou, and as a result, the entire officialdom is seen as reliable by the populace,” Qing Ying replied.
Lin Xiaosu gave a faint smile, “Yet, this group of reliable people has, over ten years, allowed the Qian du Sect to use Mengyan Grass to invade their home, causing them to become homeless and destitute.”
Qing Ying was slightly startled, “Marquis, are you sure this grass was really cultivated by the Qian du Sect?”
“This poisonous grass is not naturally occurring. There are extremely intricate traces of artificial intervention!” Lin Xiaosu said.
Artificial intervention…
In another world, it’s called Genetic Transformation.
Not only animals but also plants can undergo genetic transformation.
In fact, plant genetic modification is even more common.
Usually, plant genetic modification involves the hybridization of two or more plants, creating new genes.
However, this Mengyan Grass is not a simple plant hybridization mutation; it’s a combination of plant and animal traits.
Maintaining the characteristics of a plant while incorporating animal traits is the true reason why Mengyan Grass can expand rapidly.
How could ordinary research institutes possess such a heaven-defying method?
Only the Wan du sect, known for its poison, would have such a heaven-defying technique…
Thus, Lin Xiaosu saw at a glance that this endlessly debated Mengyan Grass was not a natural product but a carefully cultivated species by the Wan du sect.
Besides, his heart was also clear as day.
Regarding the Lanzhou officialdom and that King Lanning…
Qing Ying was right, in most places where the populace lives under hardship, they tend to blame the government, yet Lanzhou is exceptional; the people are more trusting of the government than anywhere else.
Why is that?
Because they first had someone like He Zhengdao, a respectable official who left his life on this piece of land.
Then they had King Lanning, this living Buddha to the people.
The officials of Lanzhou are subordinates of King Lanning, love begets love, therefore they are loved by the populace too.
But the irony is…
This might all have been designed.
The Qian du Sect took advantage of the government’s inaction to successfully occupy half of Lanzhou.
King Lanning used the “Wuyou Spring” to detoxify the populace, thus becoming a living Buddha, and along with it, the Lanzhou officialdom was extolled by the people…
Could this be considered mutual benefit?
“Marquis, where should we begin?” Qing Ying asked.
“Let’s go visit this King Lanning!” Lin Xiaosu leapt into the sky, the three of them passed through the toxic mist-shrouded Mengyan Grass, shooting up towards the heavens.
The next moment, they descended from the air, landing in the ancient eastern part of Lanning City, where it was entirely reminiscent of Jiangnan’s water pavilions and song stages. The Lanning Royal Mansion of Hong Dong, King Lanning, and the Spiritual Spring Valley governed by the mansion were there.
The Lanning Royal Mansion was not within Lanning City.
It was situated in the countryside, but an environment depends on people to make it what it is.
Wherever King Lanning is, becomes the city center.
Brothels were built here, commercial streets were built here, teahouses and music workshops were built here.
Wherever the population density was high, became particularly prosperous.
Why is the population density high?
Because Lanzhou, under pressure from all sides, originally had an area of a million square kilometers, now left with only one-third. How could the density not be high?
“It’s rather bustling here!” Hu Ji looked around, the little white rabbit in her arms was also looking around.
See, this is the power of guiding people.
Those unaware of the internal affairs, upon arriving here, would have an immediate sense of prosperity.
This is also the fundamental reason why visitors from Beijing, after entering Lanzhou, often speak of Lanzhou’s prosperity upon their return. It’s also a reason for King Lanning’s increasingly positive reputation in the Desolate Capital…
Upon reaching the entrance of the Mansion, Lin Xiaosu gave a hinting glance, Qing Ying stepped forward and knocked on the door.
A small door inside opened, and a doorman peeked out, “What business do you have, miss?”
“My master, the Marquis, wishes to meet the Prince. Could you see if he’s available?” Qing Ying bowed slightly.
The doorman’s face immediately became animated, “The Marquis… May I ask which Marquis?”
“Marquis Xueyi!”
The side door swung wide, and an old man hurried out, deeply bowing before Lin Xiaosu, “The Marquis has come from afar, please, first rest in the gatehouse; I shall immediately inform my master, the Prince!”
“Much obliged!” Lin Xiaosu said.
Soon, several people hurriedly traversed the passage, coming up to Lin Xiaosu, “Marquis, my master is awaiting you at the Jingxian Pavilion!”
As Lin Xiaosu followed the attendants into the Jingxian Pavilion, from a distance, he saw the elegant silhouette atop the pavilion.
King Lanning, second among the princes, although over forty years old, was a cultivator who had reached the Enlightenment Realm, and he appeared even younger than the Seventh Prince.
Seeing Lin Xiaosu approach, King Lanning descended the steps, smiling in welcome to Lin Xiaosu.
“Marquis Xueyi, Su Lin, meets the Prince!” Lin Xiaosu saluted.
King Lanning returned the salute, “I’ve long heard of the youthful elegance of Marquis Xueyi, but I never imagined it would be so dashing and distinguished.”
“You’re too kind, my Prince!”
King Lanning said, “Please, enter the pavilion to discuss.”
“After you, my Prince…”
The group entered the pavilion, taking seats respectively, Qing Ying also had a seat, sitting with Hu Ji behind Lin Xiaosu.
King Lanning raised his teacup with a smile, “As Marquis Xueyi comes to Jiangnan, I toast with Marquis’s bold spirit as if it were fine wine, often drinking till drunk.”
“I’m unworthy, truly unworthy!” Lin Xiaosu said, “In the Desolate Capital, I’ve long heard of your noble reputation, my Prince. Now that I’ve come to Lanzhou and see for myself, I realize these words are indeed true.”
For a while, mutual flattery ensued…
