My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Crown Prince?

Beside the Emperor.

The only support from the Cao Family that Chen Sansi could think of was the Crown Prince.

In his younger years, Emperor Longqing had many princes, like Prince Zhen Nan who was a Martial Saint but obsessed with martial arts. To avoid getting involved in the whirlpool of court politics, he voluntarily asked to be stationed on the frontier.

The other princes, such as the Fourth Prince, the Eighth Prince, and others...

also held power within the court.

But since the Incense God Sect approached Cao Fan, their intent was clear.

There was also Pei Tiannan, who seemed to belong to the Crown Prince's faction.

The Crown Prince had been acting as a regent for forty years.

During these forty years, Emperor Longqing often went into seclusion, sometimes for up to half a year. The Crown Prince's influence had already spread far and wide across Dasheng, and it was feared that he controlled half the apparent military strength.
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It was said that since ten days after Yunzhou, the old Emperor had rarely gone into seclusion and seemed determined to rejuvenate the country, causing many officials in the court to be transferred.

Moreover, Pei Tiannan had not received any transfer orders but had secretly followed, a Martial Saint sneaking away from his post, which was hard not to associate with ulterior motives.

However, the intelligence provided by Seeking Immortal Tower clearly indicated that the Incense Fire Divine Sect was making moves in the capital city. What were they doing heading to the east?

Chen Sansi didn't continue to speculate blindly. After practicing his spear techniques, he returned to his private cabin, locked the door, and took out the Xuanzhu. He sensed briefly that the incense power he had gathered this time was substantial but still not enough to cultivate to a small achievement. It could at most bring his proficiency to half. The power of ordinary people was truly too weak, not to mention that like leeks, the Incense God Sect was always harvesting rather than accumulating.

Regardless, it was still a good deed done.

The Dragon King Temple was burned down, the sacrifices temporarily halted, and he had exposed the Incense God Sect to the world under the alias of Zhang Lai. They certainly would not dare to openly slaughter living people for sacrifices in Linjiang Prefecture now.

Speaking of which.

The usefulness of the Disguise Technique was indeed significant.

In the future, as long as he could ensure his safe retreat, even using spells was not a big deal. After all, they could only look for Zhang Lai, not trace it back to him, Chen Sansi.

Besides, not only had the amount of incense inside the Xuanzhu increased, the White Xuan Qi had also visibly increased, the principle of which he still didn't understand.

"What exactly is this energy, and how can it be collected?"

"It would be great if it could be used in this Eastern Expedition."

...

Cabin.

Cao Fan quickly recognized the two people who barged into the room, dressed in coarse linen: "You two, aren't you the newly arrived monks from Ci Yun Temple?"

"Your Highness, do not be alarmed,"

Pei Tiannan said amiably, "One of us, one of us."

"One of us?"

Cao Fan frowned, "Nonsense! Ci Yun Temple is suspected of colluding with the Witch God Sect. Yin Hanwen might have been killed by them!"

"Your Highness, it's a misunderstanding,"

Yun Xiaozi explained, "Qiu Mingzi, the two of them, were indeed traitors within our ranks and did indeed have ties with the Witch God Sect. They deserved their deaths, but we, the Incense Fire Divine Sect, are staunch allies of Your Highness."

"Allies?"

Initially confused, Cao Fan soon understood, "Are you implying, my father?! Eunuch Feng, did you already know about this?"

Eunuch Feng and the others kept silent, seemingly affirming by default.

"Incense Fire Divine Sect, Father..."

Cao Fan sorted through his thoughts, had suspicions, but did not dare to believe. His face showed alternating expressions of realization, and after a long time, he finally said in a grave tone, "I, understand now."

...

In the blink of an eye, another year-end approached.

Dasheng's climate in the southeast was relatively warm, and even in the winter, it was not exceedingly cold.

Chen Sansi stood on the deck, looking toward the rising red sun in the east and exhaled a murky breath.

[Cultivation Technique: National Guardian Dragon Spear, Meridian Passage (entry-level)]

[Progress: 418/500]

Mastering the Meridian Passage was not far off.

Time really flies fast.

He still remembered when he was in Po Yang County, worrying about beginning Bone Training, yet now he had already mastered Meridian Passage. Advancing further into the Profound Image Realm, he would truly be one of the top figures in martial arts, capable of standing his ground alone.

Not just him.

In these two months.

Five of his subordinates had achieved Refining Internal, and three of them were promising newcomers, specifically Wu Da, Zhuang Yi, and Wang Li. On the battlefield, they could finally ensure their own safety with their strengths.

The proficiency in Medical Skill had also seen a significant increase.

[Skill: Medical Skill. Mortal (small achievement)]

[Progress: 782/2000]

Merely at a small achievement, he could reach the level of an Alchemy Master. The effects would definitely be better after achieving great success.

"We're almost there!"

The military officer in charge of steering said, "In no more than two hours, we shall enter the dock of Tongnan Prefecture, everyone please prepare in advance."

Tongnan Prefecture, located on the boundary of the Eastern Territory, was not currently at the front line.

Because the front had moved to Lai State.

Tongnan Prefecture served as a restocking granary and was also the training ground where Chen Sansi was to receive three thousand soldiers of the Xuanjia Army.

"Xu Wen, the map!"

Chen Sansi instinctively called out. After nobody responded, he realized belatedly that the old scholar had long been away from his side.

"Sire! The map!"

Bai Thingzhi appeared at his call: "Sire, let me help you strategize!"

"You?"

Chen Sansi declined, "We're almost at our destination, better get ready to disembark."

Throughout this journey.

He hadn't found another chance to steal incense.

Every time Yun Xiaozi and his companion disembarked, Pei Tiannan would also follow, almost confirming that the Incense God Sect's backer was indeed the Crown Prince.

Unexpectedly, while Emperor Longqing cultivated Immortal Law, his son was also secretly involved in the Incense Fire Divine Dao, and there was a ninety percent chance he was personally cultivating it, though how far he had advanced was unknown.

One colluded with the Witch God Sect to massacre a city.