Chapter 186: |
Su Li and Changle exchanged glances, and the astonished look in Changle’s eyes seemed to convey, “Husband, are you still claiming you’re not immortal?” Su Li couldn’t resist and patted Changle’s back. “If you insist, White Jade Capital does indeed exist, but I’m sure it’s not what you imagine,” Su Li said with a smile. Over the past three years, Li Er had obsessively searched for immortals, and Su Li knew his true intentions.
Watching Li Er through all this trouble had been amusing to Su Li. There weren’t many things in the Tang Dynasty worth pursuing for him. Ultimately, all he wanted was a quiet way to accumulate attributes. Even if Li Er handed over the throne to him, he wouldn’t find it more interesting than having the system grant him a big reward.
Regarding the White Jade Capital description, Su Li had thought it through carefully. Li Er’s relentless pursuit of immortality to balance him was utterly meaningless. Su Li was certain that there was no other traveler like him. If there were, they would have exposed him while he was copying poems. Could the other traveler also possess a powerful system like his own?
After all, Li Er was Changle’s father, and if possible, Su Li didn’t want to have a falling out with him. In a fit of anger, getting rid of Li Er and Li Chengqian and supporting Changle to become the queen would be no challenge for Su Li. However, would Changle be happy in such a scenario? Just look at the current state of Li Er to understand.
Even though Li Er had a strong mentality, after killing his brother and nephew, and despite the many years that had passed, he still hadn’t shaken off the shadow. Despite his achievements in governance and military, Li Er’s life was undeniably exhausting. He had achieved the coveted throne he had dreamt of but spent his entire life trying to prove himself and cleanse the stains he had once created with his own hands.
Yet, he was well aware that people couldn’t come back from the dead, and the hearts he had hurt wouldn’t be mended just by his repentance. Li Er’s lifelong efforts were nothing more than self-deception. He became a renowned Emperor throughout history but wasn’t truly content.
Su Li didn’t want Changle to live a life burdened by guilt either. Therefore, he shared these thoughts with her. As for the White Jade Capital, if it couldn’t be found in reality, Su Li could create one with his own hands, using the template of his past life experiences.
Reaching the ninth heaven to grasp the moon, plunging into the five oceans to catch a turtle! Could he deny that someone who could achieve such feats wouldn’t be considered immortal? The future technologies would undoubtedly be seen as true myths in the Tang Dynasty, no matter which one he took and placed there.
Su Li also wouldn’t claim this as a realm of immortals. It was up to him to judge!
In his system repository, there were still plenty of technologies suitable for the production level of the Great Tang that hadn’t been used. He would throw them all out, and he would be kept busy!
Su Li didn’t believe Li Er could understand all of these things in his lifetime of labor even if Li Chengqian didn’t rebel and smoothly ascended the throne. With Li Chengqian’s lifespan, it would be impossible for him to develop the technological level of the Great Tang to the future level.
After Li Chengqian, there probably wouldn’t be anyone else that Changle cared about. Changle’s lifespan now was conservatively estimated to be around 170 to 180 years. She could endure until that time. By then, if the Emperor of the Great Tang thought he had gained powerful strength and dared to have any disrespectful thoughts, Su Li would let them know what a “dimensional reduction strike” meant and what it meant for technology to be no match for ruthless action!
These were the things Su Li had considered over these three years. Changle was so clever that she would understand his intention as long as he said it. “My lady Bai Yujing isn’t as magical as you imagine. If you’re willing, we can completely transform the Great Tang into another Bai Yujing,” Su Li said smilingly.
Changle was momentarily stunned, then looked at Su Li in shock. She immediately grasped Su Li’s meaning. Soon after, an overwhelming feeling of gratitude surged within her. “My Lord, you don’t need to go to such lengths…” Changle said with a touch of sadness. She understood that everything her husband said was for her sake.
Moreover, she believed her husband wouldn’t make empty promises about what he could achieve. But it was the legendary Bai Yujing we were talking about! Her husband was willing to offer it without any reservation for her sake!
“Father, Mother!” At that moment, a childish voice rang out. Su Che, who had just reached knee height, ran over to the pavilion with his short legs. Changle hurriedly went to meet him, embracing her son in her arms. The mother and son nestled together, sharing whispers. Watching this scene, Su Li felt immeasurable contentment. It was enough! As long as they could continue living like this, even if he pulled out a few more things, what difference would it make? After all, in the end, it would ultimately benefit their own family.
Unconsciously, it was already past noon. After having lunch, Changle took Su Che for a nap. Su Li entered the study alone and opened the system panel.
Name: Su Li
Age: 26
Strength: 200 (Can be upgraded)
Constitution: 200 (Can be upgraded)
Agility: 200 (Can be upgraded)
Intelligence: 200 (Can be upgraded)
Charisma: 200 (Can be upgraded)
Available attribute points: 960
Over the past three years, Su Li certainly hasn’t neglected to upgrade his attributes. He has maxed out all five attributes at 200 and accumulated 960 points of free attributes. There hadn’t been anything particularly special recently, so Su Li hadn’t opened the system panel for a while. However, after discussing those matters with Changle today, Su Li felt the urge to upgrade his attributes again.
With each attribute upgraded to 200 points, he felt an inexplicable connection deep within himself. He was convinced that some profound changes would occur once the attribute points surpassed 200. He had refrained from taking this step until now. But now, the time had come.
His constant growth was the ultimate assurance since he had chosen to coexist peacefully with Li Er. After all, if he ever clashed with the Tang imperial family, he would face the mightiest nation of this era. Su Li had to ensure there was no room for error.
Allocate points! His vision blurred momentarily, and the attribute panel updated randomly.
Name: Su Li
Age: 26
Strength: 220 (Can be upgraded)
Constitution: 219 (Can be upgraded)
Agility: 219 (Can be upgraded)
Intelligence: 219 (Can be upgraded)
Charisma: 219 (Can be upgraded)
Available attribute points: 0
A tinge of astonishment flashed in Su Li’s eyes. So, after breaking through 200 points, attributes would undergo such changes. That was reaching a transcendent state!