[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-41":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},1054850,1365,"Chapter 41 - 41 39 Disposal","imperial-cultivation-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>41: Chapter 39 Disposal 41: Chapter 39 Disposal “`html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan immediately frowned, “Thick Earth Hall?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely Thick Earth Hall!” Gao Lingfeng sneered incessantly, “Arrogance to the sky, I knew they would cause big trouble one day!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan sat back behind the desk and gestured, “Lord Gao, sit down and speak specifically.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Gao Lingfeng cupped his fists, sitting in the Taishi chair at the foot of the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring tea,” Chu Zhiyuan called out loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small official quickly came in and served tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng took the teacup, lifted the lid, sipped gently, and placed it on the table, cleared his throat, and said in a deep voice, “This happened last night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last night, disciples of the Thick Earth Hall and the Flying Flower Sword Sect had a dispute over a woman in a book library, which eventually turned into a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Flying Flower Sword Sect disciples were injured, one lightly and one heavily, while two Thick Earth Hall disciples were lightly injured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many people in total were involved?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two disciples from the Flying Flower Sword Sect versus two from the Thick Earth Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Linglong girl from the Zhenlong Pavilion is the sweetheart of a Thick Earth Hall disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened when she was drinking with a disciple of the Flying Flower Sword Sect, and a Thick Earth Sect disciple happened to come over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They first had an argument and eventually fought…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hey, these people from the Martial Arts are all of this disposition—quick to draw swords and won’t stop until blood is shed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How serious is the injury to the Flying Flower Sword Sect’s heavily injured disciple?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lost an arm, bled heavily, the person is considered crippled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is life no longer in danger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least no one died.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan let out a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone dying or not dying is of a completely different nature, like a criminal case versus a civil one in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are they now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All detained in the Military Suppression Department.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How does the Military Suppression Department plan to deal with it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In such matters, when there’s no death and it’s a Sect conflict, the Military Suppression Department first needs to see what our Sect Martial Department’s intention is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is the intention of the doctor then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The doctor wants you, sir, to decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh!” Chu Zhiyuan laughed and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re all old foxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng said, “Sir, this time we must not be lenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need to give them a bit of a tough lesson and establish some rules for their Sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of rules?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng straightened his expression and said seriously, “Everyone, no matter who it is, must obey the law, according to the Court’s rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, if the disciples are unruly, it would implicate the Sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These rules…” Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, “If we really do this, it will probably be troublesome everywhere, endless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought, why did the Court condone the Martial Arts Sect so much, managing them so loosely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Court’s power, it could enforce submission with them obediently and compliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, the Court does not suppress the Martial Arts Sect, the Military Suppression Department only deals with those who commit crimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know the specific reasons, but knew there were surely reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Princely Heir, he shouldn’t oppose the Court to strictly manage the Martial Arts Sect and tighten their restraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng cared for the country, upheld justice, wanting to clear the adverse effects of the Martial Arts Sect, but it was an idealistic view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Gao Lingfeng were not of the same path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being selfless and upright is certainly good, but his goal was not to be a good official, but to become a Great Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To become a Grandmaster, focus on cultivation; the official position was only for merits to acquire cultivation resources, there’s no need to contend with various Martial Arts Sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blending with the world saves the most worry and trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng said seriously, “Sir, could it be that you’re afraid of trouble?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am indeed afraid of trouble,” Chu Zhiyuan nodded without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir!” Gao Lingfeng hurriedly said, “Sir, you are of royal blood, so noble, how can you fear these guys?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Lord Gao,” Chu Zhiyuan gestured, “Let both sides wait for now, just don’t let the Military Suppression Department release them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s see who steps out,” Chu Zhiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng widened his eyes and swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding them without release will build up pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Flower Sword Sect, not to mention, would bring out the Great Grandmaster Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Thick Earth Hall, the Thirteenth Prince Prince Huai might emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan seemed to smile, “Lord Gao, how about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng was not optimistic about this idea and said, “Sir, think thrice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Inappropriate?” Chu Zhiyuan’s smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sir, the Military Suppression Department probably doesn’t want to take on this responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what’s the proper way to handle it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sir, in fact, there are precedents for dealing with such matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A beating of fifty sticks each, and then imposing heavy penalties?” Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, “What kind of heavy penalties are usually imposed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Gao Lingfeng, although straightforward, was not really stupid, it was not ignorance but rather disdain, upholding his beliefs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had read some records of the Sect Martial Department in the Tongtian Pavilion and knew how to handle disputes over rivalry and battles: a beating of fifty sticks each.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No regard for who wins or loses, if you lose, there’s nothing to say, just blame your skills for being inferior and go practice well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t directly hold the Sect responsible, only targeted individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lingfeng was too ambitious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deduct merit.” Gao Lingfeng let out a cold laugh, “Merit is their lifeline, their pain point.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Deduct two times Ninth Grade Merit from all four?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are there interrogation records available?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still going through the process at the Military Suppression Department, expected to be presented tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then wait until tomorrow, after reviewing the records, to decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before everything is clarified, a decision cannot be hastily made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are precedents, but it must be clear whether it’s really a result of rivalry or something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wise, sir!” Gao Lingfeng cupped his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Gao…” Chu Zhiyuan smiled, “Lord Gao can also be indirect now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The official circle really changes people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir…” Gao Lingfeng hurriedly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, “Lord Gao, are you afraid I’ll favor the Flying Flower Sword Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, it won’t hurt them to suffer a bit at this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Flower Sword Sect still hasn’t grasped their position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Court does not rely on them but has just opened a convenient door for them because of Great Grandmaster Song, allowing them to join the Military Suppression Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that’s all there is to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they think the Court will provide more assistance in other areas, they are deluding themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Flower Sword Sect has always viewed themselves too highly, self-sufficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Gao Lingfeng admitted respectfully, “It is indeed thoughtful, with good intentions, hopefully, they can understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knew this Fourth Prince was intelligent, yet did not expect such intelligence, with actions so meticulous; is this the power of the Emperor’s bloodline?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From birth with wisdom, able to see through people’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought his cultivation and attainments were enough, but in front of him, those experiences seemed like a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought he’s only twenty and remained in the Prince Mansion for twenty years?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead,” Chu Zhiyuan gestured dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Gao Lingfeng bowed deeply and retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan watched him leave, furrowed his sword-like brow in contemplation, feeling emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the officialdom; even the most straightforward person contemplates maneuvering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just returned to his newly purchased residence when Guo Chi came to report that Huang Shiron had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan rose to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the bustling Phoenix Avenue, Huang Shiron stood at the bottom of the steps at the door, dressed in an elegant apricot-yellow robe, her figure graceful like willow branches swaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two young women in white accompanied her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan stepped out, cupped his fists, smiled to greet her, and led her inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shiron entered gracefully, her bright eyes blinking: “Is this the Princely Heir’s new residence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While patrolling the street, Prince Mansion Guards proactively approached her, saying the Fourth Prince invited her, so she came without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s talk inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan led her to the stone table in the courtyard pavilion to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright sunlight spilled into the courtyard, a patch of emerald bamboo at the wall’s base swayed gently, the rustling sounds seemed to isolate outside street noises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zou Fang served tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drinking tea, Chu Zhiyuan slowly put down the white porcelain cup: “Did Master Huang hear about last night’s conflict between the Flying Flower Sword Sect and the Thick Earth Sect?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was in the area of the East First Hall,” Huang Shiron slightly frowned and shook her head, “A rivalry over affections, quite usual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there another shadow behind it?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shiron’s bright eyes flashed and softly said, “Does the Princely Heir suspect someone is manipulating from the shadows, deliberately inciting conflict between the two sects’ disciples?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We cannot be unprepared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will inform Master He of the East First Hall and give a reminder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan pointed around the courtyard and smiled, “Master Huang, how do you find this residence of mine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Shiron glanced around, moved gracefully to observe everywhere, and returned to him, pursed her lips, smiled, and said, “Doesn’t the Princely Heir mind the noise?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This residence opens to Phoenix Avenue, the bustling crowd never rests day or night; even sleeping in the back sections would feel noisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I love the liveliness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s quite nice here, the busiest spot within the bustling market, indeed very lively.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting for a while, Huang Shiron bid farewell and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan had an overwhelming feeling that this matter wasn’t so simple, hopefully, he was just overthinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he could focus on practicing the Washing Sword Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1713,"2026-06-03T09:57:58.104Z","2026-06-03T09:58:02.531Z",1,"novelbin.me","705dc32ab06b039ba93689ac7f2ffb000666a7146c733c3fec943fe80feafef8","imperial-cultivation-chapter-42","imperial-cultivation-chapter-40",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]