Upon hearing this,
Jiang Yuechu was slightly taken aback.
"There are Buddhist sects in other regions of the Eastern Realm as well?"
"Naturally, there are."
Wang Ziyu resumed his pace, his tone carrying a hint of sentimentality.
"The Eastern Realm is vast and abundant; the sheer scale of its territory far exceeds what you or I can imagine."
"There is a power known as the Great Treasure Temple. Its abbot has long since cultivated the Six-Foot Golden Body, becoming impervious to all techniques. Even orthodox Cultivators at the Peak of Ascending the Tower dare not easily make an enemy of him."
Jiang Yuechu silently noted the name.
If Great Tang truly pursued the path of incense in the future... perhaps she would go there for a proper exchange.
Seeing her calm expression, Wang Ziyu had no idea what this calamity was plotting in her heart.
He could only continue, "Actually, it's not just the path of incense."
"Aside from us orthodox Cultivators, there are many other unorthodox Legacies. It's only because your region is so isolated that you find it unusual."
Jiang Yuechu did not argue.
Looking at the sky from the bottom of a well indeed made one's horizons narrow.
However,
this also sparked a bit of curiosity in her heart regarding that so-called Eastern Realm.
Of course,
if she could obtain some unexpected gains,
that feeling would surely be quite wonderful.
"I've digressed."
Wang Ziyu suddenly snapped back to reality. Seeing the fierce light gradually brightening in the young girl's eyes, he felt a chill run down his spine.
He felt as if this woman was thinking about something bad.
"There is one more point that is crucial. When Mortals worship a god, they must know who they are worshipping. The Buddhist sects cultivate incense and worship their Buddhas and Arhats, but since Great Tang now wants to cultivate the Nation-Protecting Golden Body, it naturally cannot worship anything else."
"The most important point..."
The boy paused, his tone becoming exceptionally solemn.
"They must be able to withstand the worship of ten thousand people, and they must be closely linked to Great Tang, sharing its glory and its shame."
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly.
This was reasonable.
But as for the candidate... she went through the figures currently remaining in Great Tang in her mind.
Her Imperial Brother?
Fine, forget she mentioned it.
The Imperial Ancestor?
No.
The Imperial Ancestor has been in seclusion for a long time. Aside from a few people, most of the commoners don't even know he exists.
Looking at it now... it seemed only White Jade Tower was worth a try.
Just as she was calculating,
she saw Wang Ziyu suddenly grin and point a finger directly at her.
"I'll just say it plainly."
"Actually, when I was traveling with my Master, I heard many rumors about you."
"A Mountain Gazing stage Cultivator slaying the Randeng Demon Sage, saving the people of an entire province from crisis, then reclaiming two provinces single-handedly, striking terror into the hearts of demons..."
"And just a few days ago, facing the Five Immortals Immortals Masters alone."
By the time he finished counting, he spread his hands, looking like it was the most natural thing in the world.
"With all these deeds, if there is a best candidate, it is actually you."
Hearing this,
Jiang Yuechu's brows shot up.
She instinctively looked down at herself.
Repairing and building divine statues according to her image?
An image involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
In a towering grand temple, a statue of herself was enshrined.
Below was a crowd of old men and women, and even some snot-nosed children, bowing and burning incense to her, muttering prayers... "..."
Jiang Yuechu felt a wave of revulsion wash over her.
If it really turned out like that, being watched and worshipped by the people of the world,
it would feel incredibly strange.
She gave a light cough and said expressionlessly, "We will discuss this matter later."
The girl waved her hand, forcibly changing the subject. "First, tell me about the Golden Body Technique you mentioned earlier."
As long as there was a cultivation method, the matter of the candidate could be slowly scouted out later.
Seeing her reaction, Wang Ziyu didn't call her out. He just chuckled and followed her lead.
"The Golden Body Technique..."
The boy put away his smile, his expression becoming more serious.
"Actually, aside from the Buddhist sects, the Golden Body Technique might only be held in partial fragments by some great clans that have inherited it since ancient times."
Wang Ziyu thought for a moment and continued, "I heard before that in the southern part of the Ten Thousand Demon Great Marsh, there is a great Cultivator clan called the Lu Family."
"The Lu Family ancestors once produced a powerhouse who cultivated the path of incense. Although they later declined, the remnants of that Golden Body Technique should still be enshrined in their ancestral hall."
"The southern part of the Ten Thousand Demon Great Marsh?"
Jiang Yuechu's eyes flickered.
The Ten Thousand Demon Great Marsh again.
It seemed she had quite a destiny with that region.
"However..."
Wang Ziyu's tone shifted, and a look of difficulty appeared on his face.
"Although the Lu Family has declined, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. Moreover, to protect themselves, the Lu Family long ago sought refuge with Mount Qingcheng, so they have a backer."
At this point, the boy spread his hands helplessly.
"If you and I go there, our identities would be somewhat awkward."
"If I reveal my identity and forcibly demand it, that would be using power to oppress others, and it would represent Xuanzhen Grotto-Heaven making an enemy of Mount Qingcheng... the Karma involved in this is too great."
To offend another major power for the sake of a mere fragmented Golden Body Technique
was clearly not worth it.
It would also break the rules.
Jiang Yuechu nodded slightly.
The other party was willing to tell her the method and even take her to find the Golden Body Technique; that was already more than enough.
If she still asked the other party to offend another Grotto-Heaven for this... it would truly be shameless.
"Then we won't reveal our identities."
"Not reveal our identities?"
Wang Ziyu gave a bitter laugh. "If we don't reveal our identities, then you and I are just Loose Cultivators with no background."
"For a Loose Cultivator to want to trade for a Legacy item from such a Family..."
The boy shook his head, his tone certain.
"It's as difficult as ascending to heaven."
Cherishing one's own possessions was the norm,
especially for a Legacy method that involved the Family's foundation.
Even if it was a fragment, even if they couldn't understand how to practice it themselves now,
they would never easily show it to others, let alone hand it over to two Loose Cultivators of unknown origin.
Hearing this,
Jiang Yuechu simply straightened her sleeves, her expression as calm as water.
Since she knew the location, it would be easy to handle.
As for whether they would trade or give it... that was something to be considered after arriving.
If reason didn't work, then she would use a different way to speak.
As long as the item was there, there would always be a way to get it.
"It's fine, let's go and see first."
...Half an hour later.
Outside Chang'an City.
Several streaks of light soared into the sky, accompanied by the rolling sound of wind and thunder, heading straight toward the western horizon.
The Li Emperor looked up at the distant streak of light, remaining silent for a long time.
The Old Eunuch beside him bowed his body and spoke softly in comfort.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. Her Highness possesses great Divine Abilities; this trip will surely be a success."
The Emperor withdrew his gaze and sighed.
"I naturally believe in her."
"It's just..."
He turned around, looking at the still-prosperous Chang'an City behind him.
"Pass down my decree."
"Starting today, the Ministry of Works shall begin drawing up blueprints and selecting sites in various provinces and counties."
"By the day Lonely Moon returns..."
"I want temples to stand tall throughout this land of Great Tang!"