Imperial Cultivation

The two sat on the third floor of a restaurant called Tengyun Tower, looking down at the atrium.

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The atrium was a high platform, and on the square high platform, a group of graceful women were dancing.

They were wearing thin veils, their skin faintly visible.

Their bodies were like willow branches, swaying in the wind.

The soft and melodious singing and zither music lingered, and their graceful figures danced lightly with the singing and zither music, their every move full of charm.

It made people dream back to their youthful years, as if they were making vows of eternal love with their lovers by the river.

Chu Zhiyuan seemed to be intoxicated by their dance, staring unblinkingly at their soft, willow-like bodies.

Chu Honglin didn't pay much attention, his gaze wandering around before finally returning, and he said with a smile, "If you really like them, why not bring them home."

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It's fine to appreciate them occasionally, but I'd quickly get tired of them if I brought them home, so why bother."

"Could the Demonic Path be an inside agent of the Demon Race?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "Their information is too well-informed."

He didn't believe that the Qin Tianjian (Imperial Observatory) were just eating and doing nothing. Once those Great Heavenly Demons who had seized bodies infiltrated the imperial court, they would definitely be discovered. The residences of officials of the third rank and above were also constantly inspected by the Qin Tianjian.

He had also searched several times with soul beads.

Under these circumstances, their information was still so well-informed, so it was clear that it wasn't the work of Great Heavenly Demons who had seized bodies.

They must have learned the news through other channels.

What kind of channel?

Seeing these dancers who possessed Demonic Path skills, he inexplicably thought of the Demon Sect.

If other princes and nobles had the same thoughts as Fifteenth Uncle, bringing a group of women with Demonic Path skills into their residences and chatting idly while they performed.

They would inadvertently reveal a lot of important information when they were most relaxed, which would be overheard by these women.

Even when they weren't performing, they might still have ways to eavesdrop.

If these people were all eyes and ears of the Demon Race, then the Demon Race's well-informedness would make sense.

"Not likely," Chu Honglin shook his head, "If they were really eyes and ears of the Demon Race, they would have been discovered long ago. It's impossible for them to hide for so long."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "What if they weren't before, but are now? Everything can change."

"Hmm," Chu Honglin pondered deeply.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "How about letting the Qin Tianjian or the Inner Court Guard investigate?"

"Alright, let them investigate," Chu Honglin readily agreed.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "In the end, the Qin Tianjian still couldn't catch those assassins?"

Chu Honglin sneered, "They've already reported that they've given up."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

Chu Honglin said helplessly, "The Demon Race's escape techniques are extremely powerful."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "Their escape techniques are powerful, and their assassination skills are powerful. If it were me, I could come and go as I please. Is there really nothing the Qin Tianjian can do?"

Chu Honglin sighed, "They've already used secret techniques to plant a mark. As long as they appear in the Extraterritorial Battlefield, our people will be able to sense them."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "That's a pretty insidious move."

Chu Honglin said, "The Qin Tianjian can make the Demon Race wary, they're not just freeloaders."

The two chatted idly, watched the singing and dancing, finished their wine, and then returned to their respective residences.

After returning to his residence, Chu Zhiyuan continued to bury himself in hard cultivation, only stopping to truly fall asleep in the middle of the night.

He found that his soul power had greatly increased, allowing him to cultivate tirelessly.

However, the effect of cultivation was not satisfactory, and it was not as good as cultivating after getting enough sleep.

Soul power and powerful mental strength cannot completely compensate for sleep. This is the wonder of the human body.

He had been observing and researching, but there were no results.

For three consecutive days, the two left the Great Bright Peak and entered and exited the restaurant together at night.

But they didn't see any Demon Race assassins.

The two couldn't help but wonder if the Demon Race had seen through their intentions?

On the evening of the fourth day, Chu Zhiyuan returned to his residence, washed up, and ate a few pieces of pastries and fruits.

Youlan came to report that Prince Xu had come to announce an imperial decree.

Chu Zhiyuan went out of the residence to greet him personally, but saw Chu Hongming standing solemnly,

Accompanied by two purple-robed eunuchs, each holding a sandalwood tray, covered with golden silk.

Twelve Inner Court Guards surrounded them, their aura like a mountain, forming an immovable whole,

The setting sun was like blood, dyeing them with a layer of red light.

"Fifth Uncle," Chu Zhiyuan stepped forward and clasped his fist, "There's actually an imperial decree? What other instructions does Father Emperor have?"

A sarcastic smile hung on his lips, and his tone was full of ridicule.

Chu Hongming said solemnly, "Let's talk inside the residence."

Chu Zhiyuan turned around and welcomed the group into the residence, and they sat down in the front hall.

Chu Hongming put down his teacup and said slowly, "Royal Brother has bestowed two things upon you."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, put down his teacup, and said leisurely, "Father Emperor is really generous, I'm deeply grateful!"

As he spoke, he cupped his fist towards the direction of the palace, looking grateful.

Everyone could see the sarcasm in his smile.

Chu Hongming pretended not to know and said in a deep voice, "One is this."

He pointed to a purple-robed eunuch.

The purple-robed eunuch stepped forward, handed over the tray, and presented it to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan reached out and uncovered the golden silk, "So mysterious, Fifth Uncle, you can just give it to me directly."

Chu Hongming said, "How can items bestowed by the Emperor be handled casually?"

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "It's just to show fairness, to put on a show for others to see. To treat your own son like this, it's really pathetic."

"Ninth Prince, be careful with your words!" Chu Hongming said in a deep voice.

Chu Zhiyuan pouted, "Just take my words to Father Emperor and let Father Emperor reprimand me."

Chu Hongming glared at him.

Chu Zhiyuan opened the small box under the golden silk. Inside the palm-sized purple lacquer box were two crystal-clear pills, like crystal beads.

Chu Zhiyuan was surprised, "There are Great Bright Heart Protecting Pills so quickly?"

"Two," Chu Hongming snorted, "One is equivalent to your Phoenix Nirvana Pill, and the other is considered a reward."

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, "I'm afraid a Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill isn't equivalent to a Phoenix Nirvana Pill, right?"

"Ninth Prince!" Chu Hongming glared at him in a deep voice.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "That's the truth. Our Great Bright Heart Protecting Pills are indeed not as good as the Phoenix Nirvana Pill. Two exceed one Phoenix Nirvana Pill, — — — — alright, it can be considered a reward."

Only then did Chu Hongming withdraw his cold gaze.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "What's the other thing?"

Chu Hongming nodded slightly.

Another purple-robed eunuch presented the tray. Chu Zhiyuan uncovered the golden silk and saw a pale green bronze mirror in the purple lacquer tray.

At a glance, it was clear that it had gone through a long time. The bronze mirror had already been corroded by time and was in a dilapidated state,

It could no longer be used.

"This is a treasure from ancient times," Chu Hongming said slowly, "Named the Haoyang Demon Subduing Mirror."

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at the dilapidated bronze mirror and said with a smile, "Demon Subduing Mirror? I don't seem to have ever heard of this name."

Chu Hongming said, "It declined in ancient times. It is said to be an item of the God Race."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Has anyone used it?"

"After the disappearance of the God Race, no one can use it anymore."

"What about the Celestials?"

"No."

"Then can I use it?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "Because of the Twelfth Princess?"

Touching on the God Race, he immediately thought of the Twelfth Princess.

Why give himself this thing in particular?

Perhaps it was because of the Twelfth Princess. Could it be that marrying the Twelfth Princess would allow him to gain a trace of the God Race's aura?

Chu Hongming smiled.