Vampire Cultivation Notes

Chapter 191 A Gathering of Heroes, But No Legend

Chapter 192 A Gathering of Heroes, But No Legend

"So, what exactly does 'Supervisor' mean?"

"How can the Imperial Observatory continue to isolate itself from the court like this?"

How can our future be guaranteed?

"Sigh—I really don't know how long this lockdown will last—"

The situation within the Imperial Observatory has changed, and a group of neglected peripheral personnel have gathered together to loaf around.

Disciples of the former Imperial Preceptor, disciples of the Director of the Imperial Observatory, and other trustworthy individuals within the Imperial Observatory who chose to pledge allegiance to the Director of the Imperial Observatory, Master Baozhang, have all arrived at the Secret Eaves Tower to carry out their duties.

The remaining personnel who could not be trusted by the Supervisor Baozhang included Li Jieqing, some guards who were also under the jurisdiction of the court and assigned to this post, and some miscellaneous servants who handled logistics.

Now, Master Baozhang has closed the main gate of the Imperial Observatory and locked the tower with its multi-eaved roof, preventing any outsiders from entering or leaving.

The reason for leaving behind these untrustworthy guards and servants was solely for maintaining contact with the imperial court.

"In my opinion, you should not think too much about it. Although the new national teacher has passed away, the director of the Imperial Observatory is also a Foundation Establishment True Person. The court has left us to do general affairs in the Imperial Observatory, so we should just do the same as before, relying on the court and having nothing to worry about."

One of the young men, who was also a member of the Imperial Guards like Li Jieqing, spoke up to reassure the other ordinary guards.

Li Jieqing was certainly not the only person in the Imperial Observatory to receive special treatment from the court.

The man's words subtly revealed his intention to win over other people on behalf of the imperial court.

However, few responded.

In front of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, there was really not much that the people present could do; they could only try to get by for a while and see how long the blockade of the inside and outside could last.

Seeing that the conversation had ended, Li Jieqing, who had been mingling here for a while, laughed and said, "That's right, everyone should just do their own thing. There's no need to be so fearful all the time."

Before the young man who had spoken in front could express his gratitude, it seemed that he had already thanked him.

Li Jieqing changed the subject, saying, "While we are certainly worried here, the Supervisor is probably also worried inside the tower because of the death of the Imperial Preceptor. Since we are no longer allowed to approach that tower, it's better to stay far away and do what we can to avoid angering a Foundation Establishment True Person."

"We don't yet know how long the Imperial Observatory will be sealed off. Fortunately, the court is generous with our salaries and has relieved us of our miscellaneous duties. We can now properly cultivate ourselves in this sacred place of the Imperial Observatory. Isn't that wonderful?"

Several others present had also been secretly ordered by the court to investigate the progress of the Imperial Advisor's deductions, but upon hearing Li Jieqing's words, they had to admit that he was right.

"Yu Qi's words are also wise and insightful. Let's see when this blockade is lifted. Until then, we can make an appearance every day to show our respect to the court."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

What else can we do? Are we really going to let them plot against Foundation Establishment cultivators?

Are we really facing the chief inspector?

It's better to be pragmatic when pursuing immortality.

Seeing that everyone seemed to be deep in thought and dispersed, Li Jieqing also left the crowd and wandered around the empty Imperial Observatory with his hands in his pockets.

Imperial guards were a menial position in the court, and they were always busy.

However, with the closure of the Imperial Observatory, these guards could no longer approach the central tower of the Imperial Observatory, and they were all left idle, only needed when contacting the court monthly to transport supplies.

Instead of spending your free time spying on the supervisor, wouldn't it be better to use it for your own spiritual cultivation?

Li Jieqing also had some wicked intentions, deliberately leading everyone astray. No matter how many "court spies" like him were in the Imperial Observatory, he would try to corrupt as many as possible.

It's because the Moon-Gazing Immortal is kind-hearted and can't bear to see innocent people go to the Supervisor's office to die.

As one of the Seven Immortals, Master Baozhang was not a soft-hearted person; he would kill without hesitation if he found anything amiss.

Moreover, what if some chosen one from the Eastern cultivation world actually finds the progress inside the secret tower and hands it over to the Eastern court? Given the Eastern court's superior numbers, how could he possibly win against them alone?

So it would be better if we all just lay down and did nothing.

Li Jieqing left the crowd and ran to the outskirts of the Imperial Observatory. He found an empty warehouse that was well-ventilated from north to south, and set it up there, preparing to study winemaking in his spare time.

Now, the True Man of the Eastern Land Supervisory Office, Bao Zhang, who is currently inside the towering pagoda with its dense eaves, is determined to blockade the Imperial Observatory. It seems that he is imprisoning himself in a self-enclosed space, unable to resist the encirclement of the Eastern Land Court.

However, that person is from the Ruyi Sect after all, and should be of good character and talent. If he made this decision to break off relations, he must have some other means of backing him up.

The Eastern Court certainly didn't rely entirely on these guards to control the Imperial Observatory; there must be some follow-up plans.

"Bao Wu and Bao Zhang have been calculating the exit of the Blood Heart Cave for twenty years. It seems that this will not be something that can be accomplished in just one or two years. Let's just wait and see."

Li Jieqing cleaned out the storeroom, then went out and hung up his name on the signboard, finding it surprisingly difficult to adapt to his new life at the Imperial Observatory.

Originally, after killing Bao Wu, who was in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he also planned to try to defeat Bao Zhang and use Blood Fiend to try to control a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Upon hearing of his senior brother Bao Wu's death, Bao Zhang investigated the matter and immediately broke with the Eastern Court, sealing off the Imperial Observatory.

Now that the Eastern Court's attention is entirely focused here, Li Jieqing has nowhere to start.

So let's all just wait.

Once Bao Zhang has calculated the exit strategy, he will take other actions regarding the situation in the East.

Moreover, neither Baozhang nor the Eastern Court would likely realize that there was a Foundation Establishment cultivator hiding in the Imperial Observatory, acting as a third party to keep an eye on everything.

The fragrance of orchids permeates the air, and yellow curtains cover the ground.

Another Imperial Guard on duty from the Imperial Observatory walked over and, seeing Li Jieqing occupying this territory, his expression turned strange.

"Yu Qi, I was just about to say something when you turned around and disappeared. So you've been hanging around here all this time. How come you even furnished your own living room?"

This man's surname was Shan, he was the sixteenth child in his family, and he came from a noble family, a branch of the royal family.

It's much better to participate in the imperial examination and be officially appointed to the Imperial Observatory, than to get in through connections like Li Jieqing.

"You don't understand. This is a brewery. When the Imperial Observatory is closed for a long time, my colleagues will have nowhere to satisfy their cravings. I don't know how much my unique business will earn," Li Jieqing said with a smile.

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"If you know how to brew wine, then brew it here!"

Dan Shiliu looked helpless, but he hadn't come for these trivial matters. At this moment, he activated his telepathic communication technique and said, "Of the four Imperial Guards on duty at the Imperial Observatory this year, only you and I haven't received any favors from the Imperial Preceptor or the Director of the Observatory. I don't believe the court hasn't looked for you."

"Judging from your plan, it seems like you're really going to abandon all responsibility for the Imperial Observatory?"

"If I remember correctly, your Yu family is in turmoil. Aren't you worried that Yu Huanli's cultivation will surpass yours and he'll actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage first?"

"How do you know about this matter at Ningrong Mansion?" Li Jieqing also used his magic to transmit his voice, sighing, "It's truly a misfortune for the family; good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels a thousand miles."

"Stop talking nonsense. The key places in the Imperial Observatory are just a few. I plan to secretly contact the disciples of the former Imperial Preceptor and induce them to betray the Director. This way, we can keep an eye on those key locations and also have a chance to find out what's going on inside the tower."

Shan Shiliu got straight to the point, revealing his plan while concealing only a few key details.

"Yu Qi! If you still have the court in your heart, you have to work with me."

"If you're still here messing around with brewing, then pretend I didn't say anything."

"My loyalty to the court is as clear as day!" Li Jieqing said solemnly. "However, my brewing wine here will serve as a diversion to mislead those inside the tower. Sixteenth brother, you can go ahead and do it without worry. I'll watch over you from the shadows!"

"I'll take care of ***!"

The sixteenth man was in a hurry.

This Yu Qi is truly unambitious, and he is too afraid of the power of the supervisor to move. The Eastern Court can only bear the burden on his own shoulders!

After being fooled and fobbed off for a while, Shan Shiliu, full of resentment, finally turned and left.

Li Jieqing, who was behind, glanced at the man's back before continuing to busy himself with repairing his base at the Imperial Observatory.

It's a pity the timing was wrong.

If he were still in the Qi Refining stage, he might actually seize an opportunity like this Dan Sixteen, rising to prominence amidst changing circumstances and striving for a future.

He participated in the imperial examination before the new year, obtained the elixir at the Qionglin Banquet, and was stationed at the Imperial Observatory at the end of the year to stir up trouble in the East. When the time comes, he will break through to the Foundation Establishment stage amidst the attention of the masses and confront the mastermind behind the scenes. It will truly be a legendary tale.

But I have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and I am the person behind this eventful gathering.

That's fine.

Li Jieqing hung up a plaque with his own name on it, shook his hand, and went inside.

As long as Master Baozhang doesn't move, he will stay here quietly and wait. He has already stayed in Blood Heart Cave for twenty years, so staying for another twenty years is no problem.

Keep an eye on this single number sixteen as well, and see what kind of trouble he can cause.

"Hehehehe————"

Li Jieqing stopped laughing halfway through.

This looks way too much like a villain.