[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-147":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Imperial Cultivation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1054811,1365,"Chapter 147 - 147 145 The Candidate","imperial-cultivation-chapter-147",147,"\u003Cp>147: Chapter 145: The Candidate 147: Chapter 145: The Candidate Xiao Youping listened to his analysis, his expression solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said slowly, “So, the battlefield or military formations are where she can best utilize her divine skills?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Surrounding her for a kill should be ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She excels at fighting against many opponents simultaneously; one-on-one duels don’t showcase her strengths.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Meng is truly rising,” Xiao Youping sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Meng producing such a person, doesn’t it signify the will of Heaven is with Da Meng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he thought of Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does Da Jing having such a person mean Heaven’s will is also with Da Jing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world is becoming more and more incomprehensible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father—!” Xiao Ruoling called softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Youping nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are no outsiders here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need to hide the truth,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Da Meng wasn’t lucky, they wouldn’t have reached this point, nor defeated us time and again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This proclamation journey, there’s nothing to worry about; with Prince Ying accompanying and the Chasing Wind Cavalry escorting, there shouldn’t be any blind fools.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The key is the return trip,” Xiao Youping said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your reputation has already spread, especially after this battle, which will attract those with ill intentions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The fiends of the Evil Sect are likely plotting right now on how to eliminate me,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring more guards,” Xiao Youping advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, father-in-law,” Chu Zhiyuan replied, “I will be extra cautious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not overly worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would the Emperor just stand by and watch him fall into danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, he should send a Great Grandmaster to accompany me, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone like Huang Cheng or Chu Qingfeng, if they can’t be spared, then they would send a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling’s eyes flickered, her red lips pressed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on, you young people chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to visit the palace to report this matter to the Emperor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we shall leave now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruoling went to the back garden, not entering the peculiar small pavilion, but rather drifting into a painted boat on the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, delicate fragrance filled their nostrils, refreshing and pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan immediately felt a hint of romance, smiling as he looked at Xiao Ruoling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling remained stunningly beautiful, her charm not diminished by familiarity; rather, her every move was captivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiaoqing and Cheng Ju, two young maids, deftly served tea and snacks, then tactfully exited the boat, disappearing into the garden beyond the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Chu Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruoling were inside the painted boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling’s cheeks were flushed, stunningly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt Chu Zhiyuan’s gaze was almost tangible, afraid to meet it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Chu Zhiyuan reached out his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xiao Ruoling could react, her fair wrist was already in Chu Zhiyuan’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left hand’s three fingers touched her white wrist, and a strand of energy flowed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling immediately felt her body warm, the energy becoming lively and gentle, accelerating its circulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ruoling, you’ve worked hard,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “You’re about to advance to the next realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, she was about to break through to the Eighth Layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shall we see if we can break through?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, Xiao Ruoling opened her bright eyes, shining with joy as she looked at Chu Zhiyuan, “It went so smoothly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan marveled, “The Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman Technique and Qionghua Nine Chapters are indeed a perfect match!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was grateful that, as a Grandmaster, he hadn’t lost the ability to cultivate with Xiao Ruoling, and it actually aided her even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would further accelerate Xiao Ruoling’s cultivation speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could elevate her to a Grandmaster, then he could be relieved, without worrying about malicious people like Cheng Tianfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, going for the proclamation…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There won’t be any danger,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “I will ask the Imperial Grandfather to send a Great Grandmaster to accompany me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Great Grandmaster…” Xiao Ruoling smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beauty was unparalleled, and with that smile, the room seemed to brighten instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan resisted the urge to act on his feelings, smiling, “With a Great Grandmaster, if there’s really someone foolish, they might become a merit of mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling laughed, “Using oneself as bait, you can earn a lot of merits, can’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It all depends on how much they hate the Imperial Grandfather,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling said, “Then let me congratulate you in advance, …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I plan to comfort the Ninth Princess tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “Isn’t that unnecessary?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be rubbing salt into her wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling laughed, “She’s always looked down on you, saying I should aim higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s see what she says now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t overdo it,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t stop Xiao Ruoling’s little tantrum, allowing her to go ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Hongzhao wasn’t someone with a good temper, so one shouldn’t push too far as it might anger her too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two leaned close together, whispering softly inside the painted boat, discussing one topic for a while, then quickly moving to another, and then to yet another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as if they had endless things to talk about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they realized it wasn’t early anymore, it was already noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan reluctantly bid farewell and returned to the Prince Qing Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chu Zhiyuan entered the mansion’s gate, Feng Xi greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, Eunuch Huang is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan calmly made his way to the front hall and saluted Huang Cheng, who had risen to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng clasped his fists, his face beaming, “Congratulations to the Princely Heir for the great victory over Da Meng’s Ninth Princess, Li Hongzhao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your Highness is mighty, greatly enhancing Da Jing’s prestige!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, this is what the Emperor promised.” Huang Cheng held a small Cold Jade Box, handing it to Chu Zhiyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon opening the Jade Box, Chu Zhiyuan found ten pieces of Dragon Fat Fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but smile, “Thanks to the Imperial Grandfather…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there an imperial order?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness is to act as the Imperial Decree Emissary, departing tomorrow to accompany Prince Ying to the Northern Territory, arriving in Gaoling Town within ten days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gaoling Town?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Haoyuan is in Gaoling Town?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gaoling Town is twenty miles away from Fuyuan Town, the closest to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Haoyuan is currently leading troops against the Da Meng Iron Cavalry there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty miles.” Chu Zhiyuan clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s quite close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Haoyuan lost Fuyuan Town and can only stand in Gaoling Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a way to redeem himself,” Huang Cheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prince Ying will take over his command, and quickly reclaim Fuyuan Town.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Did the Imperial Grandfather assign a Great Grandmaster to accompany me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe…” Huang Cheng smiled, “Why is Your Highness so sure the Emperor will send a Great Grandmaster?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “I am now a thorn in the side and a pain in the flesh of many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Grandfather wouldn’t want to take that risk, would he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which Great Grandmaster would Your Highness prefer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about Huang, the Imperial Envoy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng said helplessly, “I would love to serve Your Highness, but unfortunately, I am tied up with other matters and cannot fulfill that wish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan raised his sword-like eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sense was probing his thoughts, trying to determine if he was speaking sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, given Huang Cheng’s age, cultivation, and long experience in the palace, even Super Sense had difficulty seeing clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Sense intuitively felt he was not lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng said, “Your Highness, how about choosing another?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Thirteenth Uncle-Grandfather is also unavailable, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng smiled without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about Grandmaster Song?” Chu Zhiyuan proposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng replied, “The Emperor has also set his sights on Grandmaster Song.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s settled with Song Feiqiong, the Great Grandmaster,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are different realms even among Great Grandmasters, but the exact realm of a Great Grandmaster is a mystery, never spoken of publicly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could travel with Song Feiqiong, he might be able to learn some arcane secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question was whether Song Feiqiong’s combat power was sufficient to protect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as a recently promoted Great Grandmaster, his combat prowess might not match those seasoned ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since it was the Emperor’s choice, it should not be lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Huang Cheng departed, Chu Zhiyuan eagerly returned to the Tingtao Courtyard to begin training, aiming to quickly absorb the Dragon Fat Fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, Bai Ningshuang and others heard the news that he would leave the next day, resulting in a flurry of preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>",1469,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.813Z",1,"novelbin.me","522838bb3347329d107e532413c445c44e4d42cd3def829beda51bfb0f80f096","imperial-cultivation-chapter-6","imperial-cultivation-chapter-146",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]