Imperial Cultivation

He nodded at Huang Yuanqing and said, "Huang Dean, I remember your life-saving grace."

Huang Yuanqing gave a weak smile, "Your Highness, you overpraise me. It’s my duty."

"Fulfilling one’s duty is not easy," Chu Liezhao snorted, "How many in this world can truly fulfill their duty!"

"Elder brother—!"

The two young ladies, Chu Zhen and Chu Qiao, were immediately overjoyed, leaping with joy.

Consort Hui said sternly, "Zhao’er, what exactly happened?"

He was sent back in a coma by two Hidden Guards, and immediately after, the two guards succumbed to their injuries and died.

Their lives were not valuable enough, unworthy to use the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill.

At the brink of death, the two Hidden Guards said that the Ninth Prince was ambushed by a Demon Clan expert, and they were ashamed for failing in their duties to protect His Highness on time, but fought to bring him back.

Huang Yuanqing hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, this humble servant takes his leave."

As an imperial physician, the most important thing is to be deaf and mute, not to overhear any secrets.

Chu Liezhao waved his hand.

Huang Yuanqing made a bow and exited the room.

Qin Ruolan said, "Ruoling, you three leave too."

"Yes, Master." Xiao Ruoling hesitated not as she retreated.

Shen Hanyue was extremely curious but was pulled away by her sleeve by Xiao Ruoling.

Zhao Qingying also followed them out.

"Junior Sister, you are indeed cautious," Consort Hui laughed, "It’s not like they are outsiders!"

Qin Ruolan said, "When it involves matters of the imperial family, it’s better to be cautious."

"As expected of Aunt Qin," Chu Liezhao laughed, "It’s actually not a major issue, but isn’t someone from my residence missing?"

"Hmm—?"

"Qiao’er, Zhen’er, go see if Xu Changling and Meng Yan are still around?"

"Xu Changling and Meng Yan, the two who like to tell strange and quirky stories?"

"Yes, they should no longer be here."

"I’ll go check."

The two young ladies sprinted lightly away.

Consort Hui said coldly, "An inside and outside collusion? There’s a thief in the residence?!"

"At that time, I was bewitched and incited by them, insisting on going to Luoshen Peak for an adventure. As soon as I arrived, a Demon Clan expert appeared."

"Which clan’s expert?"

"The Golden Tiger Clan!" Chu Liezhao said between clenched teeth, "That guy had tiger patterns on his forehead, definitely from the Golden Tiger Clan!"

"Was he the only one?"

"Yes, he roared once and knocked me out cold, and I knew nothing after... How did I get back?"

"It’s the Tiger Roar Soul Shattering Technique of the Golden Tiger Clan," Consort Hui snorted, looking at Qin Ruolan.

Qin Ruolan nodded, "The Tiger Roar Soul Shattering Technique of the Golden Tiger Clan is renowned, its power astounding, especially when suppressing realms; it’s truly irresistible."

"But weren’t there Hidden Guards with me?"

"Had they not risked their lives to bring you back, you’d have been eaten!"

"Damn tiger demon!" Chu Liezhao gritted his teeth.

"You can’t kill him," Consort Hui glanced at him sideways, "They say he’s in the Divinity Transformation Realm; can you reach the Divinity Transformation Realm in your life?"

"Mother Consort underestimates me!"

"Even the Divinity Transformation Realm might not be enough for revenge. He should be above the sixth transition, maybe even Perfect in the Divinity Transformation. To defeat him, you’d need at least Perfection."

"..."

"Were you thinking of asking the palace’s tributes to help you avenge? Do you think you can persuade them?"

"... From today on, I will practice hard."

"What have you been doing before!" Consort Hui laughed coldly, "With your aptitude, you should at least reach the Evolution Realm!"

Chu Liezhao said, "I will quickly reach the Transformation Realm, even the Divinity Transformation Realm!"

"Arrogant!" Consort Hui said, "Do you really think the Divinity Transformation Realm is so easy?"

"I have the world’s most top-secret technique and extraordinary aptitude, the Divinity Transformation Realm, just a piece of cake!"

The two young ladies ran back quickly, indignantly saying, "Elder brother, elder brother, your two tributes are really gone!"

"Did they run off?" one young lady asked.

"They definitely ran away!" the other young lady snorted delicately, "Damn it, they actually got away!"

Qin Ruolan softly said, "Internal and external collaboration, and the Demon Clan, who could it be?"

Among the major Demon Clans, the tiger demons usually straightforwardly fight head-on.

"It must be the Yuanzhen Dynasty!" Consort Hui said.

Qin Ruolan shook her head lightly, "Senior Sister, it might not necessarily be with the Phoenix Dynasty."

"... Right," Consort Hui furrowed her brow, musing, "There are also those in the Phoenix Dynasty who do not agree with the truce, killing Zhao’er, ruining the marriage..."

Chu Liezhao said, "Could it be the Twelfth Princess? Not wanting me to be the Prince Consort so sending someone to kill me!"

Qin Ruolan shook her head, "I don’t think she’d go that far."

Chu Liezhao said, "I’ve heard that the Twelfth Princess is very proud."

Consort Hui was amazed, "Zhao’er, you’re using your brain; you’re different now after escaping death."

Chu Liezhao coldly said, "If it was her, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

"What are you going to do?" Consort Hui asked.

"Avenge!" Chu Liezhao said through clenched teeth, "Why should I bear it?"

"And how will you avenge?"

"I’ll deal with her slowly!" Chu Liezhao sneered.

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Consort Hui shook her head, "When you get over there, you’ll be the one being dealt with; how will you deal with her? ... The Inspection Department is already investigating this and will have results."

Outside, footsteps approached. An old eunuch with white hair silently entered, reporting in a low voice, "Your Majesty, the Observatory people have arrived."

Consort Hui frowned, "Why are they here?"

"They said they wanted to see the Ninth Prince."

"..."

"Your Majesty, for royal family members who have narrowly escaped death, the Observatory always wants to check, especially since His Highness’s Protective Treasure Mirror is destroyed."

The Protective Treasure Mirror can prevent evil demon invasion; even so, the Observatory is not completely reassured.

All royal family disciples, upon receiving serious injuries, are checked by the Observatory to avoid body seizing by evil demons.

Chu Liezhao snorted, "Let the Observatory in, it’s inevitable, no need to delay."

The white-haired old eunuch looked at Consort Hui.

Consort Hui waved her hand.

The old eunuch exited, and three men drifted in.

The leading elder, with an immortal demeanor, thin and tall, seemed to drift on clouds as he walked, always giving an elusive feel.

The other middle-aged man was burly, with panther eyes and a lion nose, eyes burning like electricity, seemingly able to see through everyone’s innermost thoughts.

The last young man appeared frail and pale as if a wind could blow him away.

Once inside, the three clasped their fists in salute to greet Consort Hui, then looked at Chu Liezhao lying on the bed.

Chu Liezhao impatiently glanced at the three of them, coldly saying, "Look and leave quickly!"

The old man smiled as he stroked his beard, "Congratulations to the Ninth Prince, your great dream has awakened, and your awareness has greatly enhanced."

Chu Liezhao was startled.

The middle-aged man with electrifying eyes said gruffly, "Blessing in disguise, longevity has not decreased but increased!"

The weak-looking young man smiled, "A great disaster spells good fortune afterward; having overcome this, the Ninth Prince’s fate has dramatically shifted, congratulations."

Chu Liezhao looked at them thoughtfully, "So, my good days are ahead of me?"

He imagined each had their specialty, one assessing his awareness, another assessing his lifespan, and the third assessing his fortune.

Do they complement each other?

The three together judge whether he’s been body seized by evil demons.

"Congratulations to the Ninth Prince," the immortal elder clasped his fists and smiled, "Bitter first, sweet later, is life’s true fortune."

Chu Liezhao snorted, "Sweet later? I’m not hoping for that; just a life lived joyfully is enough!"

The elder chuckled, clasping his fists, "The Ninth Prince is truly straightforward. We shall not disturb you any longer."

He slightly nodded to Consort Hui and floated out like a drifting cloud.

The other two followed along.

They came like the wind and left like the wind.

Chu Liezhao let out a sigh of relief.

The Heavenly Transmigration Technique was indeed miraculous, flawless, finally deceiving the Observatory, allowing him peace of mind.