Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 946: Chapter 942: Caution

Chu Zhiyuan laughed.

”Prince Consort doesn’t believe?” Zhu Songnian hurriedly said, ”I speak truthfully; what I say, I will not retract!”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Does your sect’s Divine Treasure not need to be kept secret?”

”Prince Consort is not an outsider.” Zhu Songnian smiled, ”Even if you know, what’s the harm? Could it leak to other sects?”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Naturally not.”

Zhu Songnian said, ”We trust Prince Consort.”

The mental methods of the Four Great Sects are indeed confidential to each other, but martial skills are hard to keep secret.

Thousands of years of open and hidden struggles have made even strangers become familiar.

Each other’s weaknesses are clear, but whether one can seize these weaknesses still depends on individual cultivation.

Thus, there’s no fear of Chu Zhiyuan truly leaking anything.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”How about this, let me think it over.”

Zhu Songnian hadn’t expected Chu Zhiyuan to refuse, hurriedly said, ”Prince Consort, what other concerns do you have?”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”To truly enter the Divine Treasure, I need to properly adjust and bring my Spiritual to the peak.”

”I see.” Zhu Songnian quickly nodded.

A better state aids the emergence of spirit light and gaining insight into Divine Treasure Martial Arts.

This is also a form of being responsible.

Zhuang Juyue laughed, ”Moreover, Prince Consort first promised Qingwu Sword Sect.”

”Qingwu Sword Sect?!” Zhu Songnian’s expression slightly changed, hurriedly said, ”Prince Consort must consider carefully!”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Shouldn’t go to Qingwu Sword Sect?”

”Better not to go!” Zhu Songnian eagerly nodded, ”Their conduct is not upright, very domineering, very tricky.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Will they be troublesome to me?”

Zhu Songnian hurriedly said, ”They surely will!”

Chu Zhiyuan showed a skeptical expression.

The Four Great Sects, no matter how strong, cannot surpass the Imperial Family. Qingwu Sword Sect’s treatment of me as a Prince Consort surely differs from that of ordinary people.

Zhu Songnian said, ”They dare not be rude to princes and princesses, but to a Prince Consort, they might not hold back, having once disciplined the Seventh Princess’s Prince Consort.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Would they truly dare act against a Prince Consort?”

A Prince Consort is part of the royal family; if not for the holy face, at least consider the Buddha’s reputation.

If they beat the Prince Consort, where does that leave the Princess’s reputation?

Zhuang Juyue said, ”This shouldn’t be generalized; Prince Consort Lu was too reckless, even teasing and insulting a disciple of Qingwu Sword Sect after drinking, deservedly getting disciplined.”

”How did the Emperor handle it?”

”The Qingwu Sword Sect disciple was in seclusion for a year, Prince Consort Lu was confined for a year.”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.

This was evenly punishing both sides, yet implicitly favoring Qingwu Sword Sect.

Such handling carries profound implications.

Zhu Songnian said, ”Last time was forced by circumstances, but since then, Qingwu Sword Sect likely respects Prince Consorts even less.”

Zhuang Juyue nodded lightly, ”This is true; Qingwu Sword Sect grew even more domineering afterward.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”I’ll handle it with discretion.”

Zhuang Juyue speaking ill of Qingwu Sword Sect was due to discord between the two sects, not to be easily trusted. Zhu Songnian speaking ill, however, warranted caution.

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The bright moon hung high.

Chu Zhiyuan strolled in the courtyard with hands behind his back, while Fu Zheng gracefully entered.

”Your Highness, news from Qianji Tower has arrived.”

”Speak.”

”Indeed, Qingwu Sword Sect conducts themselves dominantly, but they’re quite upright.”

”And what of the Seventh Princess’s Prince Consort Lu?”

”Prince Consort Lu is frivolous and unruly, committed many absurd deeds, has a terrible reputation, and Qingwu Sword Sect’s discipline was well-received by all.”

”I see...” Chu Zhiyuan nodded lightly.

A sect’s conduct does have its unique style; in this world, it often aligns with their mental method.

Transforming Intent, Qi and Divinity, during this cultivation process, one must understand the essence and Mental Realm of the mental method, naturally aligning with it, thereby enhancing one’s cultivation.

Just like myself, maintaining a Bright Heart ensures alignment with the Infinite Brightness Scripture, improving cultivation speed, even achieving the status of Venerable.

Clearly, Qingwu Sword Sect’s mental method is domineering, but after all, they are one of the Four Great Sects, a reputed orthodox sect.

”Phoenix Sword Sect and Qingwu Sword Sect turned sour after the Nether Cave Mansion was discovered,” Fu Zheng softly said, ”It’s rumored that a Qingwu Sword Sect disciple first attacked, intending to kill a Phoenix Sword Sect disciple.”

”Why murder?” Chu Zhiyuan asked.

”Seems like the Nether Cave Mansion is related to a founding ancestor of Qingwu Sword Sect, so they wanted to monopolize the cave mansion.”

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”They fear divulging Qingwu Sword Sect’s martial arts secrets, don’t they?”

Fu Zheng nodded, ”Supposedly, otherwise they wouldn’t do such disgraceful acts, causing endless trouble.”

The benefits must be immense; otherwise, such acts wouldn’t occur.

Phoenix Sword Sect is not a small sect, attacking and murdering their disciples inevitably leads to fierce enmity prompting intense battles.

Luckily no one died that time, or else many might already be dead.

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Fu Zheng said, ”Would Your Highness like to visit Qingwu Sword Sect and see the Divine Treasure?”

”What do you think?” Chu Zhiyuan smiled.

Fu Zheng said, ”Sister Lu advises Your Highness not to go, but I think there’s no harm; Qingwu Sword Sect dares to kill Phoenix Sword Sect disciple, but wouldn’t dare disrespect Your Highness, as the Twelfth Princess isn’t the Seventh Princess.”

Different princesses, different Prince Consorts.

Moreover, compared to the feeble Prince Consort of the Seventh Princess, our Your Highness not only has stronger cultivation but also possesses Spiritual Treasures and Unparalleled Body Technique.

Qingwu Sword Sect wouldn’t dare touch our Your Highness; not considering the Twelfth Princess, even the Eldest Prince and the Third Prince would assist.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”We’ll see about it tomorrow.”

”Yes.” Fu Zheng acknowledged.

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At dawn the next day, Chu Zhiyuan rose from bed, as You Lan reported that Fan Yuxuan and an Elder from Qingwu Sword Sect were already waiting in the front hall.

”This early?”

”They’ve been waiting for half an hour,” You Lan said.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded and promptly went to the front hall.

Fan Yuxuan and a beautiful middle-aged lady were sitting in the hall having tea.

Upon hearing footsteps, the two women turned to see, stood up, smiled, and cupped fists in salute.

Fan Yuxuan said, ”Prince Consort, this is Elder Xu Yuhuo from our sect.”

Xu Yuhuo, smiling radiantly, cupped her fists, ”I am here by the Sect Master’s command to welcome Prince Consort.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, ”The Sect Master is gracious.”

Xu Yuhuo said, ”Prince Consort’s renowned name resounds like thunder, and everyone in our sect wishes to witness Prince Consort’s grace; finally, it’s possible, and the whole sect rejoices.”

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”Elder Xu, that’s rather exaggerated.”

In this world, one must observe cultivation and strength; I am merely a Fifth Transition Venerable.

Because they can utilize my insight, they treat me courteously now.

Genuinely not such reverent trust and admiration.

”Prince Consort, my words aren’t exaggerated; everyone indeed wishes to witness Prince Consort’s allure,” Xu Yuhuo laughed, ”When shall we depart?”

”Let’s go now,” Chu Zhiyuan said.

Xu Yuhuo hastily said, ”Then let’s go; we’ll arrive soon.”

She secretly exhaled in relief.

Amongst the Four Great Sects, each watches the movements of the other three closely.

Thus they knew Zhuang Juyue and Zhu Songnian met with Chu Zhiyuan.

Qingwu Sword Sect worried about possible interference; seeing Chu Zhiyuan agree to visit eased her mind.

Upon leaving the Prince Consort Mansion, eight disciples of Qingwu Sword Sect stood outside.

They appeared solemn, and upon seeing Chu Zhiyuan, cupped fists in salute.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Elder Xu, isn’t this excessive?”

Xu Yuhuo helplessly said, ”Prince Consort, to prevent misunderstandings, and external forces meddling, caution is best.”

Chu Zhiyuan asked, ”Who might interfere?”

Xu Yuhuo said, ”Any of the other Three Sects might, not to mention Demons and Demon Clan, potentially wouldn’t stand by idly.”

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, ”Elder Xu, you are indeed cautious.”

Xu Yuhuo shyly smiled, ”Everyone laughs at my overly cautious actions.”