Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

”Top Grade Magical Artifact.”

Jiang Ruoqing trembled violently. As the current Sect Leader of the Su Nv Sect, she naturally understood what a Top Grade Magical Artifact represented.

It was something that even Nascent Soul experts coveted. No wonder the legend said that whoever obtained the Nan Zhou Treasure could rule the world. Indeed, it was so.

Simply put, if an ordinary person could wield a Top Grade Magical Artifact, under direct confrontation, even a First Grade Martial Artist wouldn’t be able to withstand a single move.

The matter of the Top Grade Magical Artifact would surely spread across the continent, causing an upheaval. Even experts from that side would likely cross the Sea of Nothingness to contest for it.

”Husband, who else knows about the Top Grade Magical Artifact?” Jiang Ruoqing suddenly became serious.

”Originally, only she and I knew. Now that I’ve told you, only the three of us know,” Chen Mo replied.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruoqing was immediately overwhelmed by his unparalleled trust in her. Her heart warmed, and she spoke earnestly, ”Husband, the matter of the Top Grade Magical Artifact is of great importance. You must not let others know that you possess it, or it will bring disaster.”

As she spoke, Jiang Ruoqing glanced at Ji Xi’Er, as if contemplating whether to silence her.

”Don’t worry, I know my limits.” Chen Mo caressed Jiang Ruoqing’s silky hair and then said, ”The Foundation Establishment Pill is yours.”

Among the women around him, only Ruoqing, Qianyi, and Yue Yuxi were First Grade Martial Artists.

Yue Yuxi was a captive, and there were no feelings between them. Chen Mo certainly wouldn’t give her the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Ruoqing was by his side and had personally seen him obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill. If he gave it to Qianyi, it wouldn’t make sense.

”I’ll listen to you.” Jiang Ruoqing didn’t decline.

When her man gave her something, why act so courteously?

He gave it, and she accepted.

”By the way, what’s the situation outside while I’ve been in seclusion?” Having enjoyed himself, Chen Mo almost forgot about important matters.

”The Nan Zhou Treasure has already spread in Jiangnan. People in the Jianghu all know that you, husband, have taken the Nan Zhou Treasure. However, very few know about the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Also, the reinforcements called by the Wu Family are here. They are the auxiliary troops from Jiangnan, stationed just outside Qingdu Town. They haven’t gone to the island to take the treasure yet. Xin’Er said that they’re waiting for you to come out of seclusion and decide,” Jiang Ruoqing said.

Chen Mo squinted slightly, ”Even if news of the Foundation Establishment Pill spreads, there’s no need to fear it won’t attract attention from that side’s people. As for the people on this continent...”

He chuckled softly twice. Although he didn’t say it in front of Ruoqing, he didn’t really take them seriously now.

Chen Mo moved his hand down from Ruoqing’s jade-like back and said, ”Tomorrow, let them go to the island to collect the treasure. Such a rich treasure trove solves my immediate needs. Once my brother and the others return from the Wan Kingdom, we can start resolving the Yellow Turban Bandits’ issue.”

These treasures, when converted, are worth perhaps tens of billions, enough for him to finish dealing with the Yellow Turban Bandits and then deal with King Yan. He might even expand the gunpowder workshop.

Jiang Ruoqing was nodding secretly when suddenly her buttocks were pinched. She quickly looked back in surprise, only for her mouth to be sealed by Chen Mo.

”Mmm...”

Jiang Ruoqing, blushing, responded a few times before pushing Chen Mo away, saying, ”It’s late, time to sleep.”

”It’s still early, let’s go another round.”

Chen Mo held his obedient wife and made her turn around and lie down.

Jiang Ruoqing verbally refused, but her body was half receptive.

...

Early the next morning, Chen Mo found Xin’Er and asked her to take him to meet the commander of the army.

Wu Xin’Er readily agreed.

The commander of this army was from the Wu Family, named Wu Shiheng, a Fourth Grade Martial Artist.

Upon seeing Chen Mo, he was very respectful. As a general, he greatly admired Chen Mo, someone who was victorious in every battle, as if he were meeting an idol, and was eager to receive commands from him.

Chen Mo didn’t stand on ceremony and immediately gave orders.

Firstly, they needed to get some large ships.

There were many treasures in the Treasure Vault, and if transported by small boats, it would take ages.

As they say, fortune doesn’t stay hidden. Qingdu Town, being a small border town, might face more incidents if there’s a delayed stay.

Secondly, most of these treasures would definitely be transported to the Capital; having large ships means they wouldn’t even need to dock and could head straight for the canal.

Getting some large ships was no difficult task for the Wu Family.

The Wu Family controlled over half of Jiangnan’s waterways. In less than a week, they had dispatched five large ships over.

During this week, Chen Mo also did not remain idle.

Having suppressed his cultivation for so long, his foundation was now solid, so he directly consumed the millennium-old ginseng essence from the Treasure Vault to enhance his cultivation.

But with only one millennium-old ginseng essence, the progress was trivial for the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Besides that, within the Nine Thunder Profound Celestial Technique was a Spear Technique named Profound Celestial Dragon, consisting of seven moves, with the first move called ”Spear Emerges Like a Dragon.”

The level of this Spear Technique should be very high, because even with his current foundation and comprehension, along with the help of the Immortal Cultivation Simulator, it took seven days to master just the basics of the first move.

For him, it was a bit too slow.

Originally, he planned to practice ”Spear Emerges Like a Dragon” until it was nearly perfected before moving on to practice the True Explanation of the Minor Profound Technique.

Now it seemed, he had to take it slowly.

He could be slow, but he must advance steadily. He must not rush and should master its form and intention.

...

”Miss, what’s this?” Wu Shiheng was momentarily stunned when he saw the five boxes of treasures before the New Year.

”This is your compensation,” Wu Xin’Er said with a light smile.

”Is this the intention of Prince Zhen Nan or Miss yourself?” Wu Shiheng dared not accept, knowing that going to the island to fetch treasures was a lucrative job. Anyone who went to move treasures couldn’t resist sneaking a few pieces of gold into their pockets. After one trip, they’d make a small fortune. Now looking at these five boxes of treasures, Wu Shiheng felt embarrassed to take them.

”This is the prince’s intention.” Wu Xin’Er certainly wouldn’t distribute benefits to family members without Chen Mo’s approval.

”And the family?”

”The family has its share too.”

”Prince Zhen Nan is generous.” Hearing this, Wu Shiheng dared to accept the treasures and then flattered Chen Mo, ”Miss, you’re truly fortunate to have married such a good man as Prince Zhen Nan.”

”You don’t need to say that.”

”Yes, yes, yes.”

...

On the other side, inside a room of a tavern.

Chen Mo fastened his belt, looking at Ji Xi’Er lying on the bed with tear-stained cheeks, crying weakly. For a moment, he wondered if he had gone a bit too far, just after practicing the first move ”Spear Emerges Like a Dragon,” he had come to practice with her again.

He said, ”You don’t have to cry so sadly; it’s not like there’s no hope for restoring your country, you actually have another way.”

The tears paused, and Ji Xi’Er looked at Chen Mo.

”In fact, you can try a curved path to restoration, for example, give this king a child, and then wouldn’t you have everything?” Chen Mo said with a smile.

Ji Xi’Er was silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into tears again with a loud cry.