The road to Jianghu started from the martial arts hall

Chapter 357 Shuntian Prefecture

Shuntian Prefecture, the capital.

It is the best place under the feet of the emperor, located in the northern part of the Central Plains. Further north is the border area of ​​the four northern states.

Originally, Shuntian Prefecture was just the capital of Dingzhou among the four prefectures in the north. After the change of dynasties, it was designated as the capital by three dynasties in succession, and Dingzhou was directly separated from it.

This is the best place under the feet of the emperor, and it is naturally extremely prosperous. Every day, the long streets are crowded with cars and pedestrians. It is the central heart of Daxuan.

There is also a Grand Canal that starts from the south of the Yangtze River and spans across many states. The river network is dense, like blood vessels, continuously supplying nutrients to this ancient capital of three dynasties.

Shuntian City is a hundred feet high and is built entirely of solid black bluestone. Even the thinnest awl cannot penetrate between the bricks.

When Grand Master Yangshen saw this, he would shake his head and sigh, then go through the city gate obediently, giving up the idea of ​​flying high into the city.

High in the sky, Yu Jiaolong, sitting on the back of a giant bird, was amazed at the ancient city below that looked like a crawling giant beast.

"It is said that Shuntian City is the strongest city in the world. After seeing it today, it is true."

Fang Xun, who was standing by, smiled and was also amazed in his heart.

In terms of prosperity, the big cities with a population of tens of millions in his hometown in his previous life were all better than Shuntian City.

However, the magnificent city wall that is hundreds of feet high and stretches for dozens of miles in a circle is a magnificent and spectacular scene that can never be seen in Fang Xun’s hometown.

"We are finally here. It is not easy to come to the capital. Even with flying beasts, it took more than two months."

After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month at the end of the year, Fang Xun dealt with all matters in the mansion with Yu Jiaolong, and then set off for the capital to wait for the royal secret place to be opened once every ten years, which would be a good opportunity for him to break through to the Yang God.

This giant bird is also a rare beast raised in the Prince of Yue's Palace. It is very fast and can cross a state in five days.

But the journey to the capital was long, so the two set out after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, riding a giant bird across thousands of mountains and rivers.

On the way, because the giant bird could not bear it, they had to stop to rest for a night several times before continuing on their journey. It took more than two months to reach the capital of Shuntian Prefecture.

Fang Xun was also filled with emotion. If he had not been able to break through to the Yang God realm, he would not have been willing to travel through so many mountains and rivers.

As he spoke, he also ordered the giant bird to lower its altitude so that it did not fly directly into the city.

Of course, it is impossible for such a good place to allow strange beasts to soar in the sky. They have to land at the post station on the outskirts of the city before entering the city.

The giant bird cried loudly, and landed in the suburban post station with a roar.

Fang Xun and Yu Jiaolong also saw that in the post station, there were not only their giant birds, but also other flying exotic beasts. Some of them had left Beijing, and some had just arrived and were preparing to enter Beijing.

Soon, after the two men settled the giant bird, they entered the capital.

Fang Xun stood on the street at the city gate and felt a sense of prosperity and luxury coming towards him.

Among the passers-by, there are quite a few people wearing brightly colored clothes. Maybe if you throw a brick into the crowd you could hit a sixth-rank official.

In addition to high-ranking officials, he also saw many martial artists in the martial arts world. However, judging from their temperament, most of them were independent people and there were few true disciples of major sects.

Fang Xun was not surprised by this situation. After all, this was the center of the Great Xuan court, with many rules. Those people in the martial arts world who preferred to settle scores and vengeance generally did not want to come to the capital.

"Let's go and settle down in my mansion in the capital first."

After Yu Jiaolong said this, Fang Xun nodded and stopped looking around, walking straight into the city.

Although it is estimated that he would not stay there many times a year, the Prince of Yue's Mansion does have a mansion in the capital.

Every three years, each prince would come to Beijing to report on his work. However, due to the long journey, the visit was only once every three years, and it happened to be in March this year.

In addition to entering the secret place to break through Yang Shen, Yu Jiaolong also wanted to report on her work.

The two of them walked on the street and immediately attracted a lot of attention.

After nearly a year of hard training, Fang Xunji had hidden his abilities, but Yu Jiaolong had been the King of Yue for a year, and had also specialized in the "Supreme Human Skill", so his majesty and nobility became more and more apparent.

One can tell at first glance that he is a person of great wealth, and even Fang Xun, an ordinary person beside him, does not dare to underestimate him.

The two men did not walk fast, and it took them nearly half an hour to arrive in front of a mansion. On the plaque was inscribed three large characters: "Yuewang Mansion".

The walls were all gray, and there were two bronze lions on the left and right of the door, which looked solemn and dignified. The gatekeepers and the servants immediately changed their expressions when they saw the two of them, and they immediately filed out to welcome the two into the mansion. They had received the notice long before Fang Xun and Yu Jiaolong came.

Although the master of the house did not live there permanently, there were quite a few servants and maids coming and going.

When they saw Yu Jiaolong, they all respectfully called him "Your Highness", and when they looked at Fang Xun, their eyes were full of curiosity and awe.

They didn't dare to think that Fang Xun got to the top by relying on others for money. As early as nine months ago, Tianfeng Tower changed the ranking list again.

Fang Xun has risen to the second place on the Human Ranking by defeating Wan Ping and Wen Ruhui.

The reason why he is second and not first is because Wan Ping, the Yang God, is not very powerful, and when he killed Wen Ruhui, Qi Huaishan was there to hold him back.

The number one ranked Tian Yuzi independently killed a long-established Yangshen Grandmaster in a one-on-one battle!
Judging from the battle record alone, Fang Xun is indeed inferior to his opponent. Tianfeng Tower is still very objective and rigorous in this regard.

However, many people who learned the news had become numb, and their first reaction was to think that Fang Xun's strength might be stronger than Tian Yuzi, who was ranked first.

It is no wonder that they think so, because in the past two years, Fang Xun's ranking on the list has always lagged behind his actual strength.

Objectively speaking, the ranking list published by Tianfeng Building is still very credible, but it cannot withstand Fang Xun's rapid progress. Not long after the list was released, his strength soared again.

Take the last time for example, he had just ranked fourteenth on the personal list, but within a few days, Fang Xun killed a Yang God.

As a result, many people no longer believe in Fang Xun’s ranking in Tianfeng Tower. Anyone who believes it is a fool.

The servants in the mansion looked at Fang Xun as if they were looking at a legend.

After Fang Xun and Yu Jiaolong entered the mansion, they soon came to a lobby and dismissed the other servants, leaving only the housekeeper.

"This is the account of the palace in the capital for the past three years. Your Highness, please review it one by one."

The housekeeper, Old Wu, is a master of Yin Shen. He looks to be in his early forties, but there seems to be a sense of majesty between his brows.

As the chief steward of the royal palace in the capital, and the King of Yue only comes to live here once every three years, he is the one who makes the decisions on all matters big and small here, and he has developed a lot of power.

However, in front of Yu Jiaolong, Old Wu looked very humble. He didn't dare to put on airs in front of the two of them.

Although Yu Jiaolong is young, she is the King of Yue, and Fang Xun is not a pushover either.

Being only a young man, yet already possessing such strength, Fang Xun's name has become famous all over the world.

Being able to kill Yang God in the Yin God realm is extremely rare throughout history. It would be hard for him not to be famous with such a record.

While speaking, he held an account book in both hands.

Yu Jiaolong nodded, took the account book and began to look through it.

This palace in the capital was granted to the prince when he was crowned king, and all the daily expenses for its maintenance were borne by the royal family.

Over the past three hundred years, when the King of Yue was away, successive stewards would use the name of the royal palace to send and support servants to manage some businesses as extra income.

After three hundred years, the palace's industries in the capital had grown to a considerable scale.

However, when Yu Jiaolong checked the accounts, she just glanced at them quickly and didn't pay much attention. After a while, she finished reading them hastily and closed the account book with a snap.

"Old Wu, you have been running around for my family all these years. Thank you for your hard work."

"It is my job, and I don't deserve your praise."

Old Wu said quickly.

"Your Highness and the son-in-law have just arrived in Beijing and are not aware of certain circumstances. Beijing is the best place in the world and has strict rules and regulations. You need to be careful about some things, otherwise it would be bad if you accidentally violated a taboo."

After hearing this, Yu Jiaolong threw the account book on the table beside her and asked calmly, "Then tell me in detail."

Just as Old Wu was about to speak, a servant suddenly hurried into the hall and said respectfully.

"Your Highness, someone from Anle Marquis's Mansion has sent an invitation and is currently waiting for a reply at the gatehouse!"

(End of this chapter)