Chapter 14: Innate
"Captain Cao, we've done it. You and I can drink to our heart's content now."
Feng Bao was very happy when the big fish was caught in the net.
Mingzong values the saint girl. As long as she is not dead, he will definitely send someone to rescue her. This is a good opportunity to capture her in one fell swoop.
Cao Jin enjoyed himself and had a leisurely time.
The tables and chairs were immediately put back in place, and all the chefs and waiters at Tianxiang Restaurant returned to their seats to start preparing the banquet for the two adults.
"Tianxiang Pavilion is the imperial manor, where dignitaries and royal relatives are entertained on weekdays. We two are not qualified to sit here, but we have official business to attend to, so it's not a big deal."
Feng Bao smiled modestly.
This requires praise.
Cao Jinxing smiled secretly in his heart, but of course , saying, "Eunuch, you are too modest. You are the adopted son of Eunuch Lu, and you are in charge of the Ministry of Justice. You should be the guest of honor even in the most prestigious restaurant. But I am a lowly official with a low position, and it is all thanks to your appreciation that I am able to enjoy this feast today."
Feng Bao slapped his thigh.
Listen!
This is talking!
The most boring thing in the world is playing the lute to a cow. Cao Jinxing was able to understand the elegant meaning of the music by listening to the strings, which shows his inner talent.
He really wanted to promote him to the Ministry of Justice!
Having such a deputy would save us so much trouble!
"Come on, come on, drink! Thirty-year-old Huadiao wine is not available normally."
Feng Bao raised his glass.
Cao Jinxing also raised his glass and drank it all.
"Captain Cao helped me protect the lady today, and also helped me capture the Holy Maiden of Emperor Mingzong. This is a great achievement! Under normal circumstances, you could have been promoted to Deputy Captain, but you were promoted to Captain too recently, and you beat up your former superior right after you were promoted..."
Feng Bao shook his head and laughed.
Cao Jinxing was helpless: "Eunuch's information is really accurate."
Feng Bao smiled and said, "Captain Cao, don't mind me. I didn't mean to choke you. Although we have only known each other for a short time, we hit it off right away. You are not the kind of person who would commit violence for no reason. I am just afraid that others will not think so. If you are promoted to deputy captain at this time, it is inevitable that people will be suspicious of you. It is easy to dodge an open spear, but it is difficult to guard against an arrow from behind. It is better to keep a low profile for the time being."
Cao Jinxing clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your warning."
Feng Bao said: "Captain Cao is a reasonable person, but those who are capable should work harder, and those who work harder will get more. The East Factory will not treat meritorious people unfairly. I think my adoptive father will reward you with some treasures. If you want anything, just tell me and I will pass it on to you!"
Cao Jinxing noticed that he said "I".
The word "Zan" used by eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty to refer to themselves was taken from the military terminology of western Shanxi. It was used to refer to our troops and horses. It had obvious military characteristics and represented masculinity.
Some eunuchs would like to refer to themselves as "our family" from time to time to emphasize what they have lost, but Feng Bao is obviously not among them.
Cao Jinxing didn't see any of the eunuch's femininity and lowliness in him.
The eunuchs during the Jiajing period were not as arrogant and domineering as those in the late Ming Dynasty - even with such a shrewd and sharp master, they could not be arrogant.
When Cao Jinxing read the history of Ming Dynasty before, he had a favorable impression of them. Now it seems that they are really quite good.
I don’t know if it’s because of the introduction of the gaming world and martial arts that made them speak with more confidence.
"reward……"
Cao Jinxing really didn't want anything in particular. As he was thinking, he suddenly had an idea and the internal energy in his body began to surge. He was about to break through!
"Why not ask for a few Fuling Pills? You are at the peak of your acquired realm now, so you can use this kind of elixir..."
Before Feng Bao finished speaking, he noticed that Cao Jinxing was holding the wine glass motionlessly.
Just as he was about to ask, he felt a powerful aura emanating from him, enveloping the entire Tianxiang Pavilion, cold and gloomy!
Feng Bao was shocked.
Is this... a breakthrough?
A place like this? At a time like this?!
When others break through, they are always very cautious and practice in seclusion. But Captain Cao was different. He was eating when he suddenly started to break through to the Innate Realm!
Doesn't he know how dangerous this is?
And this inner strength...
There was a flash of surprise in Feng Bao's eyes.
I do not know how long it has been.
The coldness that enveloped the entire hall dissipated.
Cao Jinxing blinked and drank the "iced" wine in his hand.
Innate realm!
The five senses are greatly enhanced!
The Qi reserves in Dantian increased fivefold!
"feel good……"
Cao Jinxing smiled. Everything came naturally. His body felt light, his spirit was full and he felt very comfortable.
In the art of martial arts, one can be considered truly proficient only when one reaches the innate realm.
"Congratulations Captain Cao."
Feng Bao's eyes were full of complexities, full of envy and shock: "You really opened our eyes today! You can be promoted to Xiantian while drinking and chatting, which is unprecedented! You don't need any Fuling Pills..."
"You are overpraising me, sir."
Cao Jinxing suddenly thought of something: "However, I do have something I want."
"Oh? What is it?"
Feng Bao became interested.
"I want some antidote pills. To be honest, the biggest threat in the last mission was poison. I value my life very much, so if I can avoid it, it would be great."
"Hahaha!"
Feng Bao laughed, feeling relieved. This man was neither humble nor arrogant, and he was not arrogant because of his favor. He really suited his taste. "I thought it was some difficult problem that stumped Captain Cao. Well, there is no shortage of antidotes in the palace! Come, have a drink, and congratulations on your promotion to Xiantian!"
He drank first as a sign of respect.
Cao Jinxing then raised his glass.
The two were chatting excitedly when suddenly a eunuch from the Ministry of Justice strode in, came to Feng Bao's side, glanced at Cao Jinxing with a hesitant look.
Feng Bao waved his hand and said, "Captain Cao is not an outsider, just speak your mind. Was it Emperor Mingzong's group that did it?"
"yes."
The eunuch of the Ministry of Justice replied respectfully: "According to the arrangement made by the Thousand Households Lord, there is indeed a traitor who robbed and killed Emperor Mingzong on the way. We tried to rescue him and are now surrounded."
"good!"
Feng Bao drew out this sentence for a long time, and stood up, his eyes full of excitement of having accomplished a great feat: "Since these villains are seeking their own death, then we will help them! Captain Cao, I'll trouble you to guard Tianxiang Pavilion, and I will go and deal with these rebels right away!"
"I wish you success in everything you do."
Cao Jinxing stood up and clasped his fists.
Feng Bao left in a hurry.
Cao Jinxing sat back in his seat, looked at the wine glass, and smiled slightly: "I'm afraid it won't go too smoothly... Emperor Mingzong dared to send the Saint Girl in, so he probably has a backup plan, but it has nothing to do with me. Well, the wine and food are good..."
In the huge lobby of Tianxiang Pavilion, Cao Jinxing was the only one drinking alone, but he didn't feel restrained looked relaxed and happy.
The waiters around looked at each other in bewilderment.
They had received many high-ranking officials, but in the Tianxiang Pavilion in the imperial manor, it was rare to see one with such magnanimity, not to mention that he was only a sixth-rank official.
It’s not easy.
Cao Jinxing took in their facial expressions and recalled a few sentences he had read before:
——There is nothing to worry about in the world, only mediocre people worry about it. If you have a big heart, the world will be wide, and you will definitely achieve your lofty ambitions.
"What is my lofty ambition?"
Cao Jinxing asked himself and smiled: "Of course, I will level up to the top, and then I will be invincible in the world."
…
Feng Bao was gone for three hours and did not return until the early morning, with a mixed look of joy and sorrow on his face.
Cao Jinxing smiled and said, "Your Highness has this expression, so you must have caught a lot of big fish. Unfortunately, a few of them escaped, so you didn't complete your mission. Is that right?"
"Captain Cao is very smart. I admire him."
Feng Bao walked to the table and sat down. He sighed and said, "Although the Saint is the symbol of the Ming Dynasty, she is not irreplaceable. In recent years, there has been a frequent change of positions. I thought that having a Dharma King to support her was already a great honor. I didn't expect that I underestimated her."
" oh?"
"This saint girl is protected by the Left Envoy of Light, two Dharma Kings, and three Flag Bearers. Everyone is willing to die in exchange for injury just to save her! This level of status is comparable to that of a leader. I really don't know what's so special about her that it's worth all the trouble."
“…”
Cao Jinxing was also a little surprised: "I really can't tell. Did she run away?"
"Um……"
Feng Bao was a little helpless: "The Left Envoy of Light has the combat power of the peak of Tongyou. If I hadn't asked two senior brothers to help in advance, I'm afraid even I would have been defeated... However, these people are in a worse situation! Three flag bearers and one Dharma King were killed directly, and the Left Envoy of Light was captured. Only the Phoenix King escaped with the woman with his superb Qinggong, but he was also seriously injured and can't fight for at least three years. In order to save the saint girl, the high-ranking officials of Mingzong suffered heavy casualties. This battle can be said to be a great victory! But this saint girl is a little weird. Mingzong attaches so much importance to her, and her escape makes this victory a little less colorful."
"It is probably the descendant of the Ming Sect Master."
Cao Jinxing advised him: "Don't worry, sir. Her brain is not working well, and her layout is full of loopholes. With this level, it will be useless even if she escapes."
“…”
Feng Bao had a strange look on his face and almost laughed out loud. This Captain Cao was actually a wonderful person.
"Too."
Feng Bao said: "I wanted to advise you to be careful of Mingzong's revenge, but you have already entered the Xiantian realm. I think that saint lady can no longer do anything to you."
Cao Jinxing sneered, raised his head and drank the wine, saying: "I'll let them!"
"Hahaha!"
Feng Bao couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh: "Captain Cao is really a wonderful person, come on, drink more!"
