[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-imperial-cultivation":3,"chapter-imperial-cultivation-imperial-cultivation-chapter-617":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},1055426,1365,"Chapter 617 - 613: Return to Yang","imperial-cultivation-chapter-617",617,"\u003Cp>```html\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan hesitated at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The background of the Ninth Prince is complex, his relationships are complex, and the predicaments he will face in the future are even more complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If events unfolded normally, it would be a tragic fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a prince, among the princes, he is neglected, isolated, and ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he has to go to the Phoenix Dynasty as a prince consort, endure humiliation, living under others’ roofs, which is utterly humiliating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Jade Dynasty and the Phoenix Dynasty go to war again, his fate as a hostage would likely be sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with such a tragic situation, it would be a certain death scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Applying the Heavenly Transmigration Technique on him is truly a huge waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Chu Zhiyuan, the Ninth Prince has one major advantage: his status as a prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how inferior the Ninth Prince is, he is still a legitimate blood prince, ranked ninth, and can inherit the Imperial Family’s direct secret techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Super Sensing Illumination, his inner and outer self clearly appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninth Prince’s physical constitution is extremely good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is now at the brink of life and death, his internal organs and meridians are all destroyed, but I have the Yin Yang Return to Void Technique, which can bring the dead back to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura inside his body is pure and bright, kind and peaceful, the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill is truly the top-tier spirit pill in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it can be guided, the destroyed meridians might be repaired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I can’t repair it myself, the Imperial Family also has spirit pills and miraculous medicines, which might just succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Family must also possess mysterious skills, which I can also practice a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, for an avatar that can be discarded at any time, the Ninth Prince is a treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if in the future my true self ascends, entering the Prince Jing Mansion as a princely heir, or even taking title to become Prince Jing, I might not be able to obtain the fundamental secret techniques of the Imperial Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I miss such an opportunity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan said, \"It’s best if I can touch his body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling gently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls, after hearing what Qin Ruolan said, let tears slip down their reddened eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother—!\" The two girls leaned beside him, murmuring, \"Big brother! Big brother, open your eyes, I’ll never mind you laughing at me again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, if you don’t wake up, we’ll get really mad, really mad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls gently shook the Ninth Prince’s arm, staring intently at his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan shook her head and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui glared angrily at the Ninth Prince, her red lips moved, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling spoke gently, \"Master, may I look at His Highness the Ninth Prince?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan looked at her with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling said, \"I am familiar with an acupuncture technique, a Rejuvenation Needle Technique, perhaps it might save His Highness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan shook her head, \"Even the dean of the Imperial Hospital couldn’t do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want Xiao Ruoling to touch the Ninth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a situation, even with good intentions to save someone, it is easy to incur anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotions are not rational, even knowing she means well, as the last to try saving, she could easily incur anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the sorrow could turn into anger focused on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui’s eyes shifted, assessing Xiao Ruoling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling, though veiled in white, had slender phoenix eyes and a remarkable demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan said, \"Senior sister, this new disciple of mine comes from the Little Outer Heaven, and has comprehended the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui’s bright eyes lit up, nodding gently, \"Then let’s see, it won’t get any worse anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know why Xiao Ruoling, usually cautious and thorough, was suddenly acting so boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does she really think that Rejuvenation Needle Technique could save His Highness the Ninth Prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could it be possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling turned her head and asked, \"Is there a Golden Needle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll find it!\" Like a fawn, a girl immediately dashed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, she came in lightly, handing a small purple sandalwood box to Xiao Ruoling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling placed it on the table beside, opening it, revealing rows of gold and silver needles, and another row of ebony bizarre needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had some understanding of medicine, but was baffled by these needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhiyuan’s voice came to her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked three gold needles and came to the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another girl hurriedly asked, \"Where to prick? Should I remove the clothes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling’s expression was calm and at ease, \"Just uncover the quilt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her mind appeared a transparent figure, with three flashing points of light on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls gently uncovered the quilt, the Ninth Prince’s tall figure was clad in snow-white inner garments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling’s left hand’s slender finger, as fair as white jade, tender and smooth, pressed on a spot slightly above the heart, with a sense of intuition in her mind, gently moving an inch, pausing, swiftly inserting a golden needle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender finger continued to move, then paused, and the golden needle followed, piercing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another needle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior sister.\" Xiao Ruoling extended her right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyue handed the golden needle to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling’s left index finger kept moving, pausing slightly, and another golden needle followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui and Qin Ruolan both furrowed their brows, filled with puzzlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were naturally adept in acupuncture points, but half of Xiao Ruoling’s golden needles didn’t hit the points, the rest didn’t at all either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked as if she was randomly pricking, like a novice unfamiliar with acupuncture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventy-two golden needles were finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden needles spread outward from the heart, forming a strange shape, that of the stars of the Heavenly Gang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling looked as pale as paper, whispering, \"Heavenly Gang Rejuvenation Needle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each needle required the input of spirit and a unique aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This exhausted her spirit and mind, almost beyond endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, such an acupuncture technique wasn’t for just anyone to practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heavenly Gang Rejuvenation Needle...\" Qin Ruolan slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked at while being inserted, it seemed aimless, but once completed, it exuded an extraordinary aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as though an invisible force flowed between the needles, channeling into the body of the Ninth Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the price not small?\" Qin Ruolan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling shook her head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak up.\" Qin Ruolan snorted, \"Tell the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing what Chu Zhiyuan said, she hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak quickly!\" Qin Ruolan snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling reluctantly whispered, \"Thirty years of lifespan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt the number sounded too high, with thirty years of lifespan disappearing, how could Master not feel it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she followed Chu Zhiyuan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, child!\" Qin Ruolan was startled, quickly chastising gently, \"Your heart is too sincere!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan lowered her jade face, snorting, \"Don’t mention this acupuncture technique in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Warmth filled Xiao Ruoling’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her master truly had her best interests at heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Hui said, \"Junior sister, rest assured, she will not be mistreated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Ruolan snorted, \"Thirty years of lifespan, what compensation can suffice? What do we cultivators strive for in our cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, got it.\" Consort Hui rolled her eyes at her, then kindly asked Xiao Ruoling, \"How long until it takes effect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling whispered, \"If he doesn’t wake up in a quarter of an hour, then it’s no use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It depends on his fortune.\" Consort Hui nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls watched the Ninth Prince’s golden-faced visage intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ruoling’s heart was anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Heavenly Gang Rejuvenation Needle was actually a technique of the Heavenly Transmigration Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the mysterious acupuncture, while injecting vitality, it also injected a soul within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Xiao Ruoling, the power of Spirit Venerable destroyed the Ninth Prince’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is why the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill could only sustain his life, but not completely save him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miracle techniques and spirit pills couldn’t repair it; it all depended on his own fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the soul is the Primordial Spirit, indestructible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Primordial Spirit can be activated, then the soul can be repaired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Primordial Spirit cannot be moved by external forces, it relies entirely on one’s own fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\" The Ninth Prince, Chu Liezhao, slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>```\u003C\u002Fp>",1414,"2026-06-03T09:58:18.474Z","2026-06-03T09:58:25.011Z",1,"novelbin.me","946ea251e7c908ba6060e968f063666e346cd524861a4f5d02ca8e01cb6ae76d","imperial-cultivation-chapter-618","imperial-cultivation-chapter-616",1378,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fimperial-cultivation-cover.jpg"]