It's just a simulation game, how did the fairy become real?

Su Chen gently stroked Jiang Li's head and held her softly in his arms.

Favoring one over the other was not his intention.

But now everything has come together at once, so Su Chen can only focus all his energy on one thing.

"OK then."

Hey! Where are you grabbing?!

"Serves you right for ignoring me!"

This is your punishment!

Jiang Li ran while talking, her face full of a triumphant smile.

"Okay, so you're putting on an act with me?"

"I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget!"

The two joked around in the courtyard for a long time until the atmosphere became less tense. Then they straightened their clothes and, accompanied by the guards, entered the palace.

The clan had already sent the selected personnel here.

Three boys and three girls, aged between seven and fifteen.

"Are there only these few children in the Jiang family?"

Su Chen glanced at the children; they didn't seem to have much talent for cultivation.

"They are from several influential families, relatives of my uncles and aunts."

Jiang Li responded in a low voice.

For the secular world, the throne remains the most irresistible thing.

When Jiang Liming announced his desire to abdicate, the competition within the clan had already begun.

These six children are the result of the fight that ended.

"You are the emperor of this era, so you should be the one to ask questions. I can offer my advice."

Su Chen gestured for Jiang Li to step forward.

You could choose a young child and train them step by step.

However, neither of them has enough time right now to teach for many years in a row.

You can only choose one that you find pleasing to the eye and that shares a similar ideology.

At the very least, we can proceed step by step according to the plan set by Su Chen back then.

"I only have one question: Who do you think is the most powerful person in the world today?"

This question immediately made the children think.

A seemingly open-ended question, if answered poorly, could very well cost you the competition.

"I think His Majesty is the most amazing. He destroyed the Xichen Kingdom in one battle and brought all its land under his control, expanding the territory. This is something that no emperor in the dynasty has ever done before."

Jiang Li remained noncommittal upon hearing this, looking at the others with an unchanged expression.

From the emperor's perspective, she was indeed the strongest.

But that wasn't the answer she wanted.

“I think the official behind His Majesty is even more powerful, because…”

The youngest child spoke haltingly.

"Why?"

"Speak freely, whatever you say, I will not punish you."

Jiang Li noticed the other party's hesitation and spoke directly.

"Because he seems to be able to order His Majesty around."

"Humph!"

Jiang Li gave a slightly displeased snort, which immediately frightened the children so much that they knelt down on the ground.

"Get up, this has nothing to do with you."

"Give me your answers as soon as possible; for me, the throne isn't that important."

After hearing this, the children felt a little relieved and their answers became bolder.

However, no matter how much they talked, they never quite got to the point that Jiang Li was hoping for.

So she asked a more detailed question.

What is your view of the common people?

For more than twenty years, and for many years before that, Jiang Li insisted on implementing the plan left behind by Su Chen, despite opposition from many others.

Without Yu Wei's high-pressure cooperation, many plans would have died before they even began.

The children offered a variety of answers, some of which were beyond the comprehension of children their age.

But almost everyone has never looked down on ordinary people.

After all, they have witnessed the efforts made over the years.

More importantly, they saw results.

It seems that praising the people, rather than trampling them down, can unleash greater power.

After asking several questions, Jiang Li realized that each of these children had their own strengths and weaknesses.

It has many advantages, but its disadvantages are also quite obvious.

Directly promoting them to positions of power might cause some problems.

Jiang Li looked to Su Chen for help.

Su Chen listened for a long time and already had some ideas in mind.

"Come with me."

Su Chen greeted the six children, walked outside the main hall, and stood in the empty courtyard. Then, Su Chen stepped into the air.

Even though they had seen this scene before, it still moved them deeply.

The existence of monks is no secret.

For them, possessing great power remains something they aspire to.

Su Chen casually showed them his skills; as one of the strongest in the world,

"If one side represents the common people, and the other side represents a cultivation method that can prolong life, which would you choose?"

The children reacted differently.

However, five of them were remarkably consistent, all choosing the common people.

Except for the youngest one, who chose the cultivation method after much deliberation.

"Alright, let's go with him."

Su Chen pointed to the youngest one.

"why?

Why not choose ordinary people?

"Hasn't His Majesty's actions over the years all been for the sake of the people?"

"Yes.

Why did we ultimately choose him?

As soon as Su Chen finished speaking, the others immediately became somewhat indignant.

They should have chosen the best path, so why choose someone who said they needed the cultivation method?

"You seem quite dissatisfied?"

"Dissatisfied!"

Su Chen smiled slightly as he listened to the protests around him.

"After you ascend the throne, you will face many choices."

The common people may not be the top priority.

Many of the choices you have to make will never lead you to the best solution.

Perhaps in your view, the only answer to this question is the common people.

But in my opinion, it doesn't matter which one you choose.

Because what I truly want to see is not your choices, but your true thoughts.

What Su Chen wanted was not a definite answer, but a process.

The other five people, without any hesitation or thought, chose the common people.

It's not that they firmly believe the people are the only option.

Rather, they knew in their hearts that this was the best answer.

Some of these five people wanted them all, while others, like the child, also wanted to choose a cultivation method.

However, none of them voiced their true thoughts.

Jiang Li's successor remains important to him.

Su Chen needs someone who can face his own heart, not someone who tries to dodge his questions.

"If I had a choice, I wouldn't want any of the six of you."

After leaving those words, Su Chen left the palace directly.

Jiang Li shook her head, arranged the remaining matters, and then hurriedly left.

"Angry?"

"It's not worth getting angry at a group of kids."