[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-229":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},1054638,1365,"Chapter 229: 226 Choice","imperial-cultivation-chapter-229",229,"\u003Cp>Chapter 229: Chapter 226 Choice\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured for the two women to stay a while before leaving and asked someone to serve tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A junior official served the tea leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Auditing Department holds a transcendent status, needing nothing from other departments, so its officials often carry an air of arrogance, paying little heed to other officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women treated Chu Zhiyuan with respect and sat down with smiles to drink tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and mentioned his desire to exchange for some Spirit Pills that purify and broaden or strengthen the meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked them what options there were besides Transcendence Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women rattled off about a dozen kinds of Spirit Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Spirit Pills were slightly inferior to the Transcendence Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, these Spirit Pills had one common characteristic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once taking one, there was no need to take the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effects were minimal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In sum, First Grade Spirit Pills offer nearly the same effects, already reaching the limit of postnatal medicine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Innate talent is innately determined, so First Grade Spirit Pills can only improve within certain bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking more Spirit Pills hardly differs from taking just one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princely Heir, among the First Grade Spirit Pills, the most exchanged ones are for cultivation enhancement. A single Spirit Pill can enhance cultivation for ten years in the Innate Realm, and five years even for a Grandmaster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can also enhance the realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, it can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…ten years…five years…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is meant by First Grade? This is First Grade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…are there any others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recently, our department introduced a kind of Spirit Pill, the Longevity Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Similar to the Phoenix Immortal Pill? Isn’t that exclusive to the Phoenix Sword Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Originally, the Lifespan Extension Pill was exclusive to Da Meng’s Phoenix Sword Sect, but we now have it too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s delightful news; how much lifespan does one pill extend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If one is gravely ill, it’s hard to say, but if taken when healthy, it can extend life by one year, comparable to the Phoenix Immortal Pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One year of lifespan… what about taking ten pills?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It should extend life by five years; ten years would be the maximum.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten years of lifespan…” Chu Zhiyuan remarked, “How many pills would that require?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About thirty pills would be needed, I estimate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thirty First Grade Merits…” Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, “As if First Grade Merits are nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many in the whole world can achieve thirty First Grade Merits?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Prince Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So does this mean using more of those purifying Spirit Pills is useless for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princely Heir, it’s not useless, just the effects would be limited.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was overly wasteful of Spirit Pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then inquired about other Spirit Pills or treasures, to which the two women recounted accurately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had detailed knowledge of the Spirit Pills, rare medicines, treasures, and divine weapons and armor within the Heavenly Treasure Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chu Zhiyuan sent them off, he decided to continue using this type of Spirit Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must personally try to push the meridians to the limit; even a slight advancement would be worthwhile, followed by meticulous cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Qing Mansion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s family of four gathered around the table, eating and chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuan’er, your great feats have spread across the entire Imperial Palace,” Bai Ningshuang beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yi laughed, “Mom, they must be all smiles now, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone’s turned into good people,” Bai Ningshuang laughed, “Each one is courteous, all smiles like flowers blooming to me, giggle…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou chuckled, “That’s a bit opportunistic, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prince, even those in the palace who initially aren’t opportunistic soon become so after entering; otherwise, they can’t live well and cause suffering to those around them. What else can they do? They must change themselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They always knew Yuan’er’s prowess; why this now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It used to be just martial contests and hunts, which they felt weren’t serious. Now that they’ve fought the Evil Sect, they finally acknowledge Yuan’er’s prowess,” Bai Ningshuang huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan remarked, “You’ve heard quite a few compliments, haven’t you, Mother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang’s words hit the nail on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In people’s inherent impressions, martial contests and hunts aren’t true battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting against the Evil Sect is the real test of iron and blood, showcasing true skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone’s words are as sweet as honey!” Bai Ningshuang laughed coquettishly, “The Empress is also very pleased.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Mother, starting tomorrow, you should bring more guards when going to the Imperial Palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Afraid of these devils’ revenge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They will certainly seek revenge,” Chu Zhiyuan noted, “After killing so many, how could they not retaliate to save face and maintain their might?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other sects may fear the Imperial Family of Da Jing, but not the Yuding Sect and Secret Shadow Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright then.” Bai Ningshuang nodded, “I’ll bring more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Chu Minghou and Chu Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Minghou smiled, indicating he wouldn’t leave the mansion recently, and Chu Yi hurriedly said she wouldn’t either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “If going out, double the guards; it’s best to send word to Guo Chi to escort you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three quickly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly had a flash of insight, thinking of a use for the golden vertical pupil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then focused intently on Bai Ningshuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang felt uneasy under his gaze, touching her pink face, then her earrings, necklace, and hairpin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly said, “Mother, I’ll escort you to the Imperial Palace tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it necessary?” Bai Ningshuang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Alright then, I won’t escort you tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ningshuang was left bewildered by his back-and-forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder brother, escorting then not escorting, what kind of trick is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To see if Mother is in danger, if there will be an assassination attempt,” Chu Zhiyuan explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How will you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Intuition,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “I’ll test it every day from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright,” Chu Yi, not doubting Chu Zhiyuan’s intuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing his intuition has always been remarkably accurate, uncannily so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sun set in the west, Chu Zhiyuan’s group of dozens arrived at the mountain valley outside the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The valley was still in disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Yi and four women directed a group of mansion servants to start tidying up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan and others also brought servants and guards, each busy with their tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desolate valley suddenly became lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan approached the cliff wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the cliff wall showed no unusual features, appearing as an ordinary cliff wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Mingxuan surveyed the surroundings and laughed, “Fourth brother, what’s so special about here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomorrow morning during training, Uncle Eighteen will feel the difference.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll wait and see; fourth brother, this time you all wiped out the Yuding Sect and Secret Shadow Sect in a big operation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost didn’t make it out,” Chu Zhiyuan grimaced, “It’s fortunate Uncle Eighteen wasn’t involved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I would’ve liked to, but couldn’t join in,” Chu Mingxuan shrugged helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s a Prince, but his superiors wouldn’t hear of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complaining wouldn’t help, with a Prince overseeing him; he could only obediently follow regulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhitian and Chu Zhichuan also gathered to discuss the battle with Yuding Sect and Secret Shadow Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were quite curious about the battle and wanted to hear Chu Zhiyuan’s firsthand account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after Chu Zhiyuan recounted it, they persistently asked more questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially intrigued by Chu Zhiyuan’s mastery of the throwing knife, they asked for a demonstration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan obliged with a demonstration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they had dinner together, Chu Zhiyuan returned to his room, sat on the couch, and pulled out a golden pill from his bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, he chose the Transcendence Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the other pills’ effects weren’t as potent as the Transcendence Pill and their effects were mostly nullified,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it seemed better to choose the Transcendence Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief insight, he took it and closed his eyes to operate his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later, he opened his eyes, with a complex expression, letting out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the effects were indeed limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1341,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.812Z",1,"novelbin.me","fea7e4fb79f2891257746f539f46750b43622de10b5c1fc0f377ae5d114bd407","imperial-cultivation-chapter-230","imperial-cultivation-chapter-228",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]