The Beautiful CEO's Dragon Blood Bodyguard-Chapter 2023 - 2022: Inviting a Hermit to Emerge

Long Fei spread the formation map on the ground, the mystic patterns of the map slowly merged with the ground.

The map, which looked like parchment, suddenly turned into the appearance of floor tiles.

Without looking closely, one would not discover the formation map at all.

Ziling furrowed her brow and said, "How can this be? The Ninth Heaven Exterminating Immortal Great Formation is a deadly weapon, how can it be placed here?"

Long Fei replied, "The treasury of a nation is equivalent to thousands of troops. Placing the Ninth Heaven Exterminating Immortal Great Formation here is most appropriate."

Bald Dog introduced, "This treasury is constructed using the Mo Family’s integral casting method, the outer layer is inscribed with spatial mystic patterns that can prevent any spatial treasures from entering."

He knocked on the wall and said, "This wall is ten meters thick, entirely cast with Divine Iron, impervious to water and fire, resistant to blades and spears, and even mixed with many of the master’s Immortal King level treasures in the casting. I just tried it with Brother Rat, it’s impossible to enter from the outside."

The Ground Rat Demon King chuckled, "Below the True Immortal level, no one can come in from the outside. Even if they do come in, the master’s Ninth Heaven Exterminating Immortal Great Formation acts as the final defense, they still won’t be able to get out."

"So who will control this formation?"

Ziling was curious, what if the person controlling the formation turned rogue?

Bald Dog and the Ground Rat Demon King exchanged a smile and explained to Ziling, "The person controlling the formation does not have the key to the Domain Gate here, and they only oversee the formation from the second floor of the Spiritual Treasury Pagoda above. They don’t manage anything else. The person holding the Domain Gate key, on the other hand, cannot enter the treasury. The guardian of the formation, the key holder to the Domain Gate, and those who enter the treasury check and balance each other, with no one daring to act recklessly."

"This method is not bad."

Ziling nodded with approval.

Long Fei told her, "In the future, the Spirit Bank will also introduce various anti-theft policies, imposing corresponding restrictions on those entering the Spirit Stone Vault. Every month, the Ministry of Revenue will also send people here to audit the accounts and verify the amount of spirit stones. With all these measures in place, unless there’s a special situation, there shouldn’t be any problems here."

Ziling looked at him, pressing her lips together and said, "You’ve worked hard during this time, it’s surprising that in the days you were away, you made all these arrangements. I didn’t get any news about the construction here at all."

"Why so formal with me!"

Long Fei smiled gently and touched her cheek.

Bald Dog and the Ground Rat Demon King both turned away quickly, feigning embarrassment.

Ziling blushed but didn’t mind, only showing a hint of a happy smile.

Their relationship had evolved, and Ziling was no longer shy.

They went out together, and outside, Long Fei took out a storage ring and handed it to Ziling.

She took it, curious, and asked, "What is this?"

Long Fei said, "Your father gave it to you, you can place it here, or carry it with you, it’s your decision!"

Ziling raised her eyebrows, extending her spiritual power to take a look, her mouth opening wide in surprise, staring at Long Fei in disbelief. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

She released the contents of the storage ring into the spacious courtyard, and suddenly two huge figures appeared.

This immediately stirred up the people in the plaza outside, who all stared at these objects.

Two Golden-Armored War Gods, over a hundred meters tall, made of an unknown material, appeared in the courtyard.

A young man drinking tea in the teahouse across the street spat out his hot tea upon seeing them.

These were none other than the Golden-Armored War Gods they had seen in front of the Heart-Refining Bridge in the Immortal King Palace.

No one expected these War Gods to appear here.

Ziling didn’t approach, unaware of these War Gods’ prowess.

Bald Dog and the Ground Rat Demon King also had astonished expressions, saying, "Master, how did you bring these things out? This is too exaggerated, isn’t it?"

Long Fei said seriously, "I didn’t bring them out, the Emperor gave them to me. These two magical treasures can only defend, they don’t attack proactively. With them guarding here, the Spirit Stone Vault should be even more secure."

Ziling stared at him and asked, "What on earth is my father doing? Why don’t you tell me everything?"

Long Fei looked at her with a touch of melancholic expression and replied, "At the enthronement ceremony, once you ascend the Altar of Heaven, you’ll know everything."

Ziling nodded, not asking further.

She and Long Fei left, just as Jiang Hengshuo approached, whispering a few words in Long Fei’s ear.

"A mantis trying to stop a cart, no need to bother with them!"

Long Fei chuckled, patting Jiang Hengshuo’s shoulder, indicating that he shouldn’t worry and should observe calmly.

He got into the carriage and let down the curtain.

Ziling asked him, "What’s happened?"

Long Fei said, "The Nine Clan’s descendants spread the word today told the city’s major merchants not to deposit their money with us."

Ziling frowned, "These bastards have no sense of the bigger picture, always prioritizing their own interests. The Human Race will be ruined by them sooner or later."

Long Fei chuckled lightly, "Don’t worry, things will resolve themselves, the Nine Clans’ good days won’t last long."

Ziling noticed his unchanged expression, feeling he must know something.

His confidence settled her heart considerably.

Upon returning to the Imperial Palace, she began to busy herself with the rituals for the sacrificial ceremony, while Long Fei went to see someone.

This person was now by Mirror Lake, alone in a rain cloak and bamboo hat, fishing on a quiet pier.

He sat motionless; one wouldn’t notice him without looking carefully.

Long Fei approached and stood beside him, admiring the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains in front, "This truly is a lovely place!"

The old man said, "The Great Marshal not reorganizing his troops, why come here for leisure?"

Long Fei respectfully bowed, "Of course, it’s to invite Senior Li to emerge from seclusion."

The old man squinted his eyes as the fishing hook moved.

A big fish had bitten, and with a flick of the line, he reeled it in.

The hook was straight.

He was none other than the Lone Fisher Hermit, Li Chengfeng.

Long Fei had met him once at the Nine Queues Hall, back then when Long Fei had just entered the ninth level and was unaware of the depth of the illusion. Li Chengfeng had helped Long Fei escape and explained the origin of the Nine Queues Hall to him.

The old man chuckled, casting the hook back into the water, "I’m just a fisherman, how can I take on such a great responsibility? Perhaps the Great Marshal has sought the wrong person?"

Long Fei said, "In the Ancient Era, it was said that the Immortal Clan had a Jiang Family disciple, Jiang Ziya. At the age of eighty, he still fished alone on a cliff, using a straight hook. When asked why, he would say that those who were willing would bite, and he enjoyed fishing every day. If Senior Li had no aspirations, how could you sit here alone, and why use a hook the same as Jiang Taigong’s?"

Li Chengfeng laughed loudly, "Has no one ever told you? I fish this way because after my daughter drowned, I went insane and started fishing like this."

Long Fei laughed and said, "You’re joking, Senior. I’ve had investigations done, you were never married, so how could you have a daughter? Over the years, you’ve deeply studied Daoism, are erudite and knowledgeable, versed in astronomy and geography, and have frequent dealings in the Exotic Lands, understanding all aspects thoroughly. Your scholarly accomplishments are unmatched in the world, do you really plan to hide from the world forever?"

Li Chengfeng raised his eyebrows, "How do you know all this?"

Long Fei replied, "The Emperor told me. His last instruction before leaving was for me to find you and ask you to come forth, to save people from the floods and fires. He knew of you long ago, had read the books you wrote under pseudonyms, and greatly admired your knowledge. However, during his reign, he could only maintain stability and couldn’t reform, so he was unable to ask you to assist him. Now, with the new Emperor’s ascension, every aspect needs rejuvenation, it is exactly the time for you to showcase your grand visions."

Li Chengfeng tightly knitted his brow, slowly stood up, and threw the fishing rod into the water, "If I proceed, I’ll go into government service; if I retreat, I’ll remain hidden. I’m afraid I can no longer remain a mere fisherman."