"Sir, why did you choose the Ancient Forbidden Zone?"

After the banquet ended, Zuo Xinghe directly blocked Chen Changsheng, who was wandering around.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and said, "I just told you the reason!"

"Only the Ancient Forbidden Zone might help His Majesty reverse life for another lifetime. No other place has such a possibility."

"Sir, the reason you just gave is indeed flawless, but Xinghe believes you have other reasons."

Looking at the stubborn Zuo Xinghe in front of him, Chen Changsheng scratched his head and said, "I thought you were quite smart and could somewhat see through the current situation. Who would have thought you still haven't figured it out? I'm a bit disappointed."

"What do you mean by that, sir?"

"Let me ask you, who is the strongest in the Xuanwu Nation?"

"Of course, it's my father."

"And who knows the Xuanwu Nation the best?"

"Also my father. Since he ascended the throne, the Xuanwu Nation has entered an unprecedented state of prosperity."

"The territory has more than doubled, and these lands were conquered by my father himself."

"Every inch of the Xuanwu Nation's land has been measured by his own feet; he is the person who knows the Xuanwu Nation best."

"Exactly," Chen Changsheng spread his hands and said, "His Majesty is the strongest in the Xuanwu Nation and knows it best."

"Would he not know which place could help him reverse life for another lifetime?"

Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe was stunned for a moment.

"Sir, are you saying that the Ancient Forbidden Zone is my father's idea?"

"Yes."

"As the Eldest Prince of the Xuanwu Nation, you know its history better than I do."

"His Majesty has lived for 2,300 years, and in the first 2,200 years, he had no heirs or partners."

"But in the last hundred years, you were born, and eight more brothers followed."

"Something he didn't do for 2,200 years, he suddenly did in the last hundred years. Doesn't that seem like he's making final arrangements?"

"Reversing life for another lifetime is harder than ascending to the heavens; it's impossible to succeed with short-term preparation."

Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe began to understand.

"You mean, my father started preparing a hundred years ago?"

"Probably more. For such a big matter, two or three hundred years of preparation is the minimum."

"His Majesty asking you to find the Dragon's Lair was just a test for you."

"Reversing life for another lifetime, having you nine kids under a hundred years old prepare for it is a colossal joke."

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After speaking, Chen Changsheng resumed his wandering.

Zuo Xinghe stood in silence for a moment, then hurriedly caught up with Chen Changsheng, saying, "Sir, could you persuade my father? The Ancient Forbidden Zone is a great terror; a slight mistake could lead to the destruction of the entire Xuanwu Nation."

"How could I persuade His Majesty? I'm just an outsider; this is something you should do."

"When I came, I told you to persuade your father because I had already guessed that His Majesty would choose the Ancient Forbidden Zone."

Saying this, Chen Changsheng arrived at a pavilion.

This was the place where the cultivation techniques of the Xuanwu Nation were stored, the Xuanwu Pavilion.

Looking at the towering pavilion before him, a gleam appeared in Chen Changsheng's eyes.

A place rich in books like this was the greatest temptation in the world for Chen Changsheng.

"This should be the place where the Xuanwu Nation's books are stored. Do you want to come in with me to take a look?"

Faced with Chen Changsheng's invitation, the troubled Zuo Xinghe forced a smile and said, "Xinghe won't accompany you, sir. This Xuanwu Pavilion, without my father's permission, even I cannot enter freely."

"Also, sir, remember, you can only observe inside, don't touch anything at will."

"If you touch something carelessly, it might..."

Before Zuo Xinghe could finish, a shadow suddenly appeared in front of them.

"His Majesty has ordered that Mr. Changsheng can take whatever he wants, and no one is to stop him."

"Additionally, Prince Xinghe is to lead Mr. Changsheng on a tour of the palace and ensure his satisfaction."

Zuo Xinghe: ???

Take whatever he wants? Is my father joking?

Showing respect to the virtuous isn't done like this!

Could Chen Changsheng be my father's illegitimate child? Otherwise, why don't we, his legitimate sons, get this kind of treatment?

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Chen Changsheng thanked with a smile, then pulled the stunned Zuo Xinghe into the Xuanwu Pavilion.

...

Inside the Xuanwu Pavilion.

Looking at the dazzling array of books before him, Chen Changsheng was almost drooling.

At this moment, Zuo Xinghe also snapped out of his shock.

He hesitantly asked, "Sir, your surname isn't Zuo, is it?"

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng rolled his eyes dramatically and said, "Please don't make such ethical jokes. My surname is Chen, and that's indisputable."

"I'm not His Majesty's illegitimate child, nor am I your biological brother."

While mocking Zuo Xinghe, Chen Changsheng continued to select books from the Xuanwu Pavilion.

Seeing this, Zuo Xinghe continued to ask, "If you're not my father's offspring, why does he treat you so favorably?"

"Is it just because you guessed his intentions?"

As Zuo Xinghe asked, Chen Changsheng had already selected a large pile of books.

Immediately, a book as large as a house appeared in front of Chen Changsheng.

"What book is this?"

Although Chen Changsheng didn't answer his question, Zuo Xinghe still respectfully said, "This is the history book of the Xuanwu Nation, recording everything since the founding of the nation."

"So it's the history book of the Xuanwu Nation!"

"This is a treasure."

Saying this, Chen Changsheng slowly floated into the air, aligning himself with the history book of the Xuanwu Nation.

The massive history book had been partially opened, and the open section just happened to contain records about the bronze ancient hall.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng pointed to the record about the bronze ancient hall and said, "You learned about the bronze ancient hall from here, right?"

"Yes, I came to the Xuanwu Pavilion not long ago to retrieve the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art, hoping to invite you out of seclusion."

"I stumbled upon this clue by accident."

After listening, Chen Changsheng nodded and said, "His Majesty went to great lengths to invite me out."

Zuo Xinghe: ???

What do you mean by that? When did my father invite you?

Facing Zuo Xinghe's puzzled look, Chen Changsheng said, "Why are you looking at me? Do you really think you discovered the clue about the bronze ancient hall?"

"This book is so thick, with so much content, and the page you happened to open records the bronze ancient hall I was looking for."

"Don't you think this is too much of a coincidence?"

Hearing this, Zuo Xinghe exclaimed, "Then who is behind this?"

"Who else could it be? Of course, it's your father!"

"For ten years, you came to find me once a year. With such unusual behavior, how could His Majesty not pay attention?"

"His Majesty discovered my existence and naturally investigated my background and assessed my situation."

"Perhaps out of curiosity about me, His Majesty gently nudged you, leading me to this Chang'an City."

"But the matter of the bronze ancient hall, sir, you only told me about it!"

"That's right, but when you investigate the bronze ancient hall, the information will leak!"

"Investigating requires asking people or consulting ancient texts. In this small area of Chang'an City, how could His Majesty not know what you're doing?"

Zuo Xinghe: "..."

I suddenly feel like a child.

...