American Comics: BOSS Invasion

Having discovered the treasure passed down through generations of the Great Qi Dynasty, Qi Shan lost interest in the so-called immortal cultivation methods.

However, the true energy here was indeed strange, constantly absorbing his energy within Qi Shan's body.

Originally, Qi Shan didn't take it seriously, because at this rate of energy absorption, it was like using a two-tael wine cup to drain the ocean. Even if Qi Shan had no means to replenish his energy and could only endure this erosion, it would still take millions of years to deplete his energy.

Moreover, Qi Shan's main ability now was his psychic power, and over 90% of that relied on physical strength, which was easy to replenish – just eat more.

So, although this energy was troublesome, he didn't take it to heart.

However, as the days passed, this energy continued to circulate within his body, forcing Qi Shan to pay more attention.

There was no other way; his previous estimate was wrong. The gourd was filling up quickly!

Counting the days, it had only been a little over a month, and it was already reaching its limit?

To solve this problem, Qi Shan thought for a while and took out several dried corpses from the underground, pouring all the energy into them.

Thus, Qi Shan gained a puppet with exaggerated strength and a combat power that was almost impossible to measure.

The puppet could maintain basic intelligence, engage in simple conversations, and understand simple commands, but it was sometimes incoherent and answered irrelevantly.

Qi Shan felt that it was only one level above the artificial idiots of later generations, not even reaching the level of artificial intelligence.

After playing with it for a few days and understanding the puppet's abilities, Qi Shan lost interest.

This peculiar energy seemed to transform once it entered the puppet from the gourd, becoming a kind of internally consumable energy source, constantly strengthening the puppet's defense and enhancing its strength, speed, and perception.

During combat, the energy would seep out of the pores, covering the body with a thick layer of armor.

If it weren't for the different color, Qi Shan would have thought he was seeing Armament Haki.

Because their effects were really similar.

This discovery could only be considered a small interlude in Qi Shan's peaceful life.

Having found a way to empty the gourd, Qi Shan stopped paying much attention to it. What made him somewhat dissatisfied was that perhaps because the energy had circulated through too many cycles, its formation rate had gradually stabilized. Qi Shan roughly calculated that he had to empty it once every month.

And the limit that each dried corpse could hold was only one gourd; not even a tiny bit more was allowed. This led to the need to add a puppet beside him every month. Although their combat power was not weak, they were of little use to Qi Shan.

So, he simply used their pitiful intelligence to hide them within the imperial palace, constantly monitoring for any potential enemies.

Recently, things had been obviously uneasy. The court was turbulent, and there was some unrest in the capital. Many rumors had spread in the streets, suggesting that several ministers and princes were colluding. There was also a special atmosphere in the harem.

Perhaps it was because Qi Shan had rarely paid attention to those concubines since he arrived, leading many women to have some ideas.

Qi Shan knew what they were thinking, assuming that Zhang Deliang had taken away the Flying Tiger Army and the royal family had lost its last trump card, so they were preparing to take advantage of this great opportunity to realize their inner little dreams.

Qi Shan was too lazy to care. Recently, he had been asking people to collect books from the market, preparing to learn about this world through them.

And it must be said, there were still some gains.

This world was extremely vast. Just how vast? No one has given an accurate figure to this day.

Besides the barbarians, there were also some strange races in this world, mostly distributed in remote areas, and most people had never seen them.

The geographical location of the Great Qi Dynasty was not the center of the world, and was even somewhat remote. The Immortal Crane Sect, to which the Great Qi Dynasty was affiliated, was merely a small sect that had just stepped into the threshold of the cultivation world.

According to the various materials sent by the intelligence department, Qi Shan finally had some understanding of this world.

In general, this world should be considered a world of mortals, but above it was an even broader world of immortal cultivation.

That was where all cultivators operated.

To go there, one could only go through the recommendation of an immortal cultivation sect or through a heaven-sent ascension.

In short, it was unlikely that even one in a hundred million people could do it.

The so-called cultivators did not care much about secular dynasties. They did not care about war or peace. As long as it did not involve widespread events and large-scale reductions in population, cultivators usually did not show their faces.

And the high officials in the secular world, as well as various sects, were actually branches of cultivators, but their martial strength was much weaker.

Li Dabao, who was standing behind him, lowered his eyes, as if he had transformed into a sculpture. As long as Qi Shan didn't speak, he wouldn't move.

Since the two of them entered the underground palace last time, the time that Li Dabao spent on duty beside Qi Shan had obviously increased sharply.

The usual afternoon nap was also inexplicably removed, and now he couldn't wait to serve Qi Shan all day long.

Qi Shan was a little strange at first, but he didn't pay much attention. After spending time together, he had already discovered something strange about the old eunuch's body. Although there were no obvious energy fluctuations, his physique was stronger than that of a young man.

Suddenly, a scream came from beside the garden.

Qi Shan didn't even lift his eyelids, still half-lying on the chair, his eyes fixed on the book.

The old eunuch suddenly opened his eyes, looking in that direction, his eyes filled with chilling light.

Without Qi Shan's order, he didn't dare to leave now, so he could only raise his hand to make a gesture, telling people to go and see.

The guards stationed below had already been alarmed, and had been waiting for orders. Seeing Eunuch Li's gesture, they immediately led a large group of people towards the corner of the garden.

At this moment, dense footsteps approached rapidly from a distance, mixed with reprimanding voices. Just as it felt like they were about to rush over, all the footsteps suddenly disappeared, and everything returned to silence.

The sweeping palace maid was startled at first, but after all, she was someone who made a living in the Forbidden City, and knew what to listen to, what not to listen to, when to scream, and when not to scream. She quickly covered her mouth, holding the broom tightly with both hands.

After all, she was a palace maid in the palace, and her psychological quality was extraordinary, but she had never encountered such a scene before, so she was inevitably a little flustered.

A palace maid glanced at Qi Shan from afar, seeing that Qi Shan remained calm and composed, continuing to read his book as if he didn't care at all.

The panic in her heart instantly dissipated a lot. She stroked her chest, calmed her mind, and lowered her head to continue sweeping the floor.

Before long, another hurried footsteps came from afar.

The guards who had just been transferred away seemed to have evaporated into thin air, with no trace of them to be found.

After a long while, there were no more footsteps outside.

Qi Shan turned a page of the book, without even looking up, and said lightly: "It's a little disappointing. Is this all the so-called alliance is capable of?"

Li Da Ban grinned, not knowing how to respond to these words.

He could only smile wryly and say: "Your Majesty really thinks too highly of them. These thieves are like rats, very good at bullying the people and extorting money on weekdays. Of course, they can't do this kind of unspeakable thing!"

Qi Shan nodded: "Not bad, you've been more direct lately. It seems that after I've mentioned it to you a few times, you've finally made some improvements!"

Li Da Ban's smile was even more bitter: "Thank you for your Majesty's teachings, but this is not in accordance with etiquette!"

Qi Shan chuckled and stopped talking.

Now, there are countless ghosts and monsters in the court who have united together, wanting to take his head.

Ordinary people should be afraid, but Qi Shan found it very interesting. He had been waiting for them to come to his door, but he didn't expect them to be so anticlimactic, stirring up a wave and then stopping!

Could this be all they are capable of?

After waiting for a while, more than a dozen guards ran back in a hurry, covered in blood.

The guard leader rushed to Qi Shan, knelt down on the ground with a thud, clasped his fists and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, more than a dozen corpses of Jianghu people were suddenly found outside the courtyard. They seemed to have suddenly died unnaturally, killed by a master.

This subordinate led the team to search back and forth, but not only did we not find any suspicious people, but we also found many corpses of Jianghu people in two other places.

After investigation, it was found that these were all rare Jianghu masters, and there was also a group of people who specialized in the business of killing people. Their martial arts can cooperate with each other, and they are very difficult to deal with in fights, but now they were killed with one move. This matter must be guarded against!"

The guard leader kowtowed on the ground, his face serious, and said: "Apply to mobilize the imperial city guards to thoroughly investigate this matter on a large scale, and we must find out where these people came from."

Qi Shan waved his hand lazily: "There's no need for such trouble, just dispose of the bodies. I know what's going on!"

Although the guard leader was unwilling, the emperor had already spoken, so of course there was no reason to go back on his word, so he quickly and respectfully cupped his hands, and after Qi Shan's permission, he slowly withdrew.

Li Da Ban quietly walked out, and after a while, walked back to Qi Shan's side with a solemn expression, and said softly: "Your Majesty, there is something strange about this matter, and there are even some shadows of dignitaries behind it!"

"That's right, it would be strange if there weren't!"

Qi Shan got up and threw away the book in his hand, stretching lazily.

"Tell me the name you have on the tip of your tongue, don't worry about it, just say it boldly, it's just you and me here!"

Li Da Ban smiled wryly: "Your Majesty has keen eyes!"

"Stop flattering me, just say the name!"

Li Da Ban hesitated for a moment before whispering: "According to the reports from below, 1/3 of the dead were killers from Red Shoes, and the other 2/3 seemed to be experts who could only be gathered in the Jianghu, with great reputations. The sects behind them have inextricable connections with Prince Ning's Mansion."

"Prince Ning?"

Qi Shan was slightly stunned. Weren't his brothers and sisters all made into mummies? Where did the prince come from?

Seeing Qi Shan's expression, Li Da Ban knew that the emperor had no impression at all, and quickly explained: "Your Majesty, you have met His Highness Prince Ning, but he has been stationed on the border for many years, guarding the northern gateway.

Moreover, His Highness Prince Ning is not from the royal family, but a descendant of the ancient Prince Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor, and belongs to the same nature as Prince Zhennan."

As soon as he said this, Qi Shan found his memory.

This Prince Ning is actually also known as Prince Zhenbei.

The country of Daqi is a bit strange. At the beginning of its founding, it was divided into two Princes Who Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor, and the title of prince was passed down from generation to generation.

Prince Zhennan and Prince Zhenbei are descendants of these two Princes Who Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with the Emperor.

The two have led troops for many years, guarding the country's gateways. They only have a house in the capital. In theory, they should be the closest family to the royal family, but in fact, Qi Shan only met the two princes once when he was young.

They rarely interact on weekdays, except during the New Year holidays when there are grand banquets in the palace, and civil and military officials, nobles, and generals come to congratulate them, then they can see the representatives of the two princes.

In fact, Prince Zhennan and Prince Zhenbei are already somewhat like princes. Although they obey the orders of King Qi and have not split the country, they have absolute autonomy within their territory.

In addition to military power and tax revenue, they can even interfere in farming and the appointment of officials.

And the royal family only has a symbolic inspection agency in their territory, which does not handle affairs most of the time.

Qi Shan found it very interesting: "The dignified prince is also involved. Does he find it interesting, or can he really not hold back?"

Li Da Ban quickly lowered his head, he didn't dare to answer these words.

Qi Shan thought for a while, and suddenly clapped his hands and laughed: "Since there is a suspected target, then go and test it, anyway, it won't cost much!"

He picked up the folding fan and patted his palm lightly. Li Da Ban only felt a blur in front of him, and suddenly there was another person in front of him.

Seeing this person's dress, Li Da Ban quickly lowered his head.

Qi Shan ignored his reaction, but said to the puppet in front of him: "Go to Prince Ning's Mansion and test it out. See what masters Prince Ning has under his command. If there is nothing, then kill him directly!"

The puppet responded with a yes, nodded expressionlessly, and then his figure disappeared directly.

Li Da Ban stared with wide eyes, unable to see how the puppet left.

"These ghosts and monsters have finally taken action!"

Qi Shan smiled and suddenly said: "Li Da Ban, go and convey my decree, I will personally attend the Grand Court Meeting tomorrow!"

Li Da Ban quickly agreed.

In his heart, he felt a little sympathy for those dishonest ministers: Why jump around when you have nothing to do? Now you're done for, how sad!