[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-231":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},1054640,1365,"Chapter 231: 228: Major Case","imperial-cultivation-chapter-231",231,"\u003Cp>Chapter 231: Major Case\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Uncle, it’s best to assign one or two Great Grandmasters today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm—?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suddenly have a premonition of something ominous, today might very well be the day for Yuding Sect or Secret Shadow Sect’s retaliation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A premonition of something ominous…” Chu Qingfeng looked at him, thought for a moment, and sighed: “Alright, I know your intuition is accurate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already a proven fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Great Uncle!” Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, “They’re likely lying in ambush in the valley ahead of time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just felt an ominous sensation, a premonition of impending danger, specifically from the direction of the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with this premonition, it’s very likely those people have already entered the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright.” Chu Qingfeng gritted his teeth, looking grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan bid farewell and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Qingfeng began making arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time evening came, as Chu Zhiyuan and his group laughed and chatted to the valley’s entrance, they noticed changes around the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint scent of blood lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan had already observed the changes inside and outside the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was there blood, but the tents already set up, the flowerbeds tidied up, were all in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Grandmasters had no leisure to clean up the battlefield and had long since departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, one could tell a fierce battle had occurred, taking many lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone entered the valley, Huang Cheng was already standing inside, clasping his fists in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was followed by two middle-aged eunuchs in red robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, “Imperial Envoy Huang, thank you for your trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng smiled and said, “It’s my honor to serve the Princely Heir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan asked, “Was it the Yuding Sect people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng chuckled and said, “Not just Yuding Sect, but also the brats from the Secret Shadow Sect, eager to court death, so we just had to fulfill their wishes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many died?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Twelve from Yuding Sect, six from Secret Shadow Sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All Grandmasters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To have killed so many demon Grandmasters in one fell swoop, it’s indeed worth celebrating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all thanks to the Princely Heir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I indeed contributed,” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “My bait worked too well, I guess they won’t give up, I can still bait more, even bigger ones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Princely Heir is wise!” Huang Cheng laughed, “With their vindictive nature, they will definitely come again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Next time, they might target my parents and sister, or even Ruoling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Cheng hesitated and nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These demon spawn have no fear of death and are impulsive, but they’re not fools, they won’t die in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing this side is a trap, a bait, and they still come running into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it’s very likely they will turn to the Princely Heir’s family, putting King Qing, the Princess, and the Commandery Princess at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the young lady of Duke An Mansion is equally in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can the Emperor dispatch some more Grandmaster Guards?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…” Huang Cheng looked troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Are we just going to watch as my father and mother get retaliated against by the Evil Sect demons?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will report to the Emperor truthfully.” Huang Cheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Thank you, Imperial Envoy Huang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I dare not.” Huang Cheng replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan and his group continued their cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at night, cultivating in the valley, they could still feel the extraordinary effect of the Purple Light falling down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan practiced diligently, inspiring Chu Mingxuan and the others to practice diligently as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan practiced through the night until the morning sun rose high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result of such painstaking cultivation was a trace of purer Gang Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly savored the taste of this breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple Light should be categorized into Innate and Postnatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Light absorbed from the Void is Innate, making the Gang Qi purer, once pure, always pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Light absorbed from the wonderful stone is Postnatal, making the Gang Qi temporarily pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once all the Gang Qi is exhausted, it reverts to its former state before absorbing the Purple Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like a pond, one alters the water’s source, the other only alters the water within the pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Postnatal Purple Light from the Purple Stone is just a one-time consumable, non-renewable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Innate Purple Light descending from the Void is renewable, once stored, forever stored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Sun Scripture is indeed infinitely wondrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he cultivated, the more he found it fascinating, becoming fond of the rigorous practice, enduring it throughout the night and into the morning, yet not exhausting his fascination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still needed to return to the Ministry of Rites for roll call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Left Vice Minister, he could be absent for a short period, but not for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ministry of Rites\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chu Zhiyuan stepped into his main office, Gao Lingfeng hurried over to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, indicating there’s no need for formality, and smiled, “Official Gao, you’ve worked hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng solemnly said, “It’s my duty to assist you, my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “How is the city now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With the Da Zhen Mission about to leave the capital, more and more Martial Arts experts are leaving too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can breathe a sigh of relief, Official Gao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, my lord, I can breathe easier now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then revert the rules back, let’s not be too harsh anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Understood.” Gao Lingfeng said with resignation as he clasped his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this day would come, just didn’t expect it to be so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temporary orders he issued as Left Vice Minister finally reached their end of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the strict orders, Yujing might not be as peaceful anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Official Gao, one must strike a balance, can’t always press too tightly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng started, then rejoiced, bowing, “The lord is wise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately realized that Chu Zhiyuan was not unaware of his strict orders but pretended to be unaware, actually tacitly approving them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he also agreed with his own strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Is there any major event lately? If not, I’d like to retreat for a few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that there were no shortcuts, he wanted to seize the time for intensive cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achievements meant less to him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for competing for the imperial throne, he might as well neglect worldly affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living freely within Yujing City, either cultivating or traveling, enjoying life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even involving himself in Court affairs or military matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, indeed something major happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a traitor in the White Cloud Sword Palace.” Gao Lingfeng said gravely, “A True Disciple of White Cloud Sword Palace attempted to assassinate his master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Murder his master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True Disciple Zhou Tianqi tried to assassinate his master Kong Xueming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He didn’t succeed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He almost did, but Kong Xueming was fortunate, just happened to be assisted by other Elders, saving his life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Elder witnessed Zhou Tianqi’s assassination attempt firsthand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It truly is an earth-shattering matter.” Chu Zhiyuan thought of Huang Shiron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pursuing him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So he hasn’t been captured yet?” Chu Zhiyuan asked, “How many days ago did this happen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just happened yesterday,” Gao Lingfeng said, “We expect to resolve it within these few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True Disciple murdering his master, first time in the history of White Cloud Sword Palace… even in the Four Great Sects, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Gao Lingfeng responded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Has the reason been inquired yet? Surely there’s a cause, excessive harshness, or some grudge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to Kong Xueming, there isn’t any.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Let’s discuss after he’s captured,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his return to the Prince Mansion, he saw Huang Shiron and three women on the busy street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him from afar, Wen Qianqian waved her tiny hand vigorously and Xu Mengyu also smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shiron remained distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan approached with a smile, glancing at Huang Shiron, “Master Huang, still looking troubled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shiron gave a wry smile, “Has the Princely Heir heard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan nodded, “Is there any inside information?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Kong and Brother Zhou were like father and son, how could such a tragedy occur?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s wait until the person is caught to speak,” Chu Zhiyuan said, “White Cloud Sword Palace is also searching, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Huang Shiron nodded, “The sect’s Law Enforcement Hall is also pursuing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “No one died, it’s not a major crime, so relax.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Huang Shiron gave a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not a major crime, but certainly a major scandal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident made White Cloud Sword Palace’s reputation even more notorious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan chatted casually with Wen Qianqian and Xu Mengyu for a moment before parting ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to Prince Qing Mansion, Feng Xi greeted him and informed that the Grandmaster Mansion had sent eight guards.\u003C\u002Fp>",1477,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.105Z","2026-06-14T10:33:17.694Z",1,"novelbin.me","3d73ac283cabd06140b3c36ff92d08daec77b9bba56c9ef8b04388a3cff42e6b","imperial-cultivation-chapter-232","imperial-cultivation-chapter-230",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]