You, a spoiled young master, actually became a god by investing in the Empress and getting a bargain

I just got back to the city.

Li Qianming then summoned Xiao Yunting to the Imperial Study.

Li Qianming initially thought that Li Shuyao had simply left the palace out of curiosity.

Unexpectedly, they were kidnapped by evil cultivators!

I was immediately filled with lingering fear!

At this moment, he saw his princess return safe and sound.

That anxious heart finally settled down!

Then I learned it from Li Shuyao.

How Xiao Yunting killed the Playful Young Master.

They rescued her from the clutches of the evil spirits.

As Li Shuyao finished her story.

Li Qianming also looked at Xiao Yunting with disbelief!

He originally intended for Xiao Yunting to become the commander of the patrol battalion, but only so that Xiao Yunting could gain some experience and prestige.

As long as nothing major happens in the capital these next few days.

He could then easily assign Xiao Yunting a credit for his effective military leadership.

Then comes the whole process: promotion and arranged marriage!

Little did he know that Xiao Yunting was only at the peak of the twelfth level of Body Tempering.

He's really capable when there's trouble!

The records of Master Xi, the Holy Son of the Wuxiang Sect, are detailed in the archives of the Qian Yuan Dynasty!

The young master Xi, who was almost at the Spirit Stream Realm, was actually killed by Xiao Yunting!!

Is this still the same good-for-nothing playboy from the Marquis of Wu's mansion?

However, it was precisely because of this that his Princess Yunshu was spared from being harmed.

For a time, Li Qianming's view of Xiao Yunting also changed.

They are no longer seen as allies who cooperate.

Instead, she genuinely regarded Xiao Yunting as her son-in-law.

For a moment, the more I looked at it, the more pleasing it became!

"good!"

"Yun Ting!"

"You've done a really great job this time!"

"Not only did they rescue the princess, but they also wiped out the entire evil cultivators of the Wuxiang Sect!"

"It protected the stability of the capital!"

"Tell me, what reward do you want?"

Upon hearing this...

Xiao Yunting couldn't help but feel a surge of joy!

There's no reason not to accept this reward that's been delivered right to your door!

He immediately spoke up.

"His Majesty!"

"Your humble servant has been stuck at the twelfth level of Body Tempering Perfection for quite some time now."

"Now, all that's needed is enough spiritual energy to penetrate the dantian to successfully open the Yuan Qi stage."

"I wonder... if Your Majesty possesses any treasures brimming with spiritual energy?"

As he spoke, Xiao Yunting looked at Li Qianming with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Li Qianming was taken aback.

He then opened his mouth and laughed.

"You little brat!"

"You're really not being polite!"

"A treasure brimming with spiritual energy, enough to help you break through a major realm, isn't that easy to find?"

Upon hearing this...

Xiao Yunting couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment.

But then, Li Qianming suddenly changed the subject.

"but....."

"You could go check out the Langhuan Jade Vein!"

Upon hearing Li Qianming's words, Xiao Yunting couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Do you even need to tell me that?!

I had already planned to visit the Langhuan Jade Vein!

But the spots for entering the Langhuan Jade Clan are highly competitive!

What if some extraordinary genius suddenly appears during the competition for a spot and pushes you out?

Xiao Yunting believed he had some ability.

However, he would not underestimate other cultivators.

If it weren't for the fear of something unexpected happening.

Why should I even ask for treasure?

Xiao Yunting's little tricks did not escape Li Qianming's notice.

Especially that eye roll.

Li Qianming had long heard that Xiao Yunting was somewhat cynical.

Unexpectedly, they dared to be so presumptuous in front of him!

But then he looked at Li Shuyao's pleading gaze.

In addition, Xiao Yunting did indeed make a great contribution this time.

Li Qianming did not hold a grudge against Xiao Yunting.

He immediately took out a jade pendant with a dragon pattern from his pocket.

"This is the Langhuan Jade Pendant!"

"Possessing this jade pendant is equivalent to directly gaining access to the Langhuan Jade Vein!"

These words were spoken.

Xiao Yunting's eyes lit up as well!

"Such a good thing!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing this treasure!"

As he spoke, he quickly raised his hands above his head.

Watching Xiao Yunting's face change faster than flipping through a book.

Li Qianming's face twitched involuntarily!

"Isn't that obvious?"

"The Langhuan Jade Vein was born from the dragon energy of my Qian Yuan Imperial City!"

"Our royal family is entitled to certain privileges!"

"Each time it opens, my royal family will directly have three places to enter."

"As for the nine spots that are being offered up for competition..."

"On the one hand, it's to appease all parties involved."

"The second reason is to use this as a gimmick to boost the economy of the imperial city."

He finished speaking.

Li Qianming also instructed the palace servant beside him to hand the Langhuan Jade Pendant to Xiao Yunting.

He accepted the jade pendant.

Xiao Yunting also looked enlightened.

"I see!"

It seemed like he had thought of something.

Xiao Yunting's eyes also darted around.

He then continued.

"His Majesty!"

"Please keep the matter of my killing of Young Master Xi a secret for now!"

"At least until the Langhuan Jade Vein project ends, don't make it public!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qianming raised an eyebrow.

"You're afraid... once word gets out that you killed Young Master Xi?"

"Will you be targeted by someone with ulterior motives within the Langhuan Jade Vein?"

Xiao Yunting nodded noncommittally.

"That's definitely something we've considered!"

"Please grant my request, Your Majesty!"

I didn't think about it much.

Li Qianming nodded as well.

"It's nothing!"

"only......"

As he spoke, a meaningful smile appeared on Li Qianming's face.

Her eyes were fixed intently on Xiao Yunting.

"Yun Ting!"

"How come I never noticed before? You were hiding this so well!"

"Even someone at the Body Tempering Realm could kill Young Master Xi, who was infinitely close to the Spirit Stream Realm."

"To think that such considerations still exist today..."

"Could it be... that your previous playboy persona... was all an act to deceive others?"

These words were spoken.

Xiao Yunting's heart skipped a beat!

broken!

His own performance seemed to have aroused the emperor's disloyalty!

If not handled properly.

Even with the support of the royal family, the Marquis of Wu's mansion could become a target of suppression just like the Marquis of Ning's mansion in the blink of an eye!

I finally got to enjoy a few days of comfort.

I don't want to get involved in any more power struggles within the imperial court!

Fortunately, I had the foresight not to ask for a reward for the brothers in the patrol battalion.

Otherwise, it really would be impossible to explain!

Thinking about this...

Xiao Yunting also let out a long sigh.

"His Majesty!"

"All told, I've only been cultivating for about a month now."

"Such combat power must be due to my father's long-term nourishment with medicinal herbs, which has allowed him to accumulate strength and unleash its full potential."

"The same reckless behavior he used to exhibit."

"It's all because they are unable to cultivate and know there's no hope for the future."

"Things are different now. My meridians have inexplicably opened up, and I can cultivate now."

"We can't act as recklessly as before!"

Seeing that Xiao Yunting spoke sincerely.

A smile reappeared on Li Qianming's face.

"Yun Ting!"

"You're a good kid, don't overthink it."

"I'm just curious."

"Just asking"

"There's nothing else here, you can leave now!"

"Preparing for the delicious Langhuan Jade Vein!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunting...

They didn't say much more.

After bowing, he left the Imperial Study directly.

Seeing Xiao Yunting leave.

A thoughtful expression also flashed across Li Qianming's face.

The situation described by Xiao Yunting was almost identical to what he had investigated.

In addition, Xiao Yunting was just asking for a reward for himself.

He didn't mention the patrol battalion at all.

This also proves that Xiao Yunting had no intention of winning people's hearts.

"It seems I was overthinking things."

"Xiao Yunting must have possessed extremely high talent for cultivation."

"It's just that I was previously unable to cultivate due to blocked meridians."

"Xiao Wanjun's accumulated medication over time inadvertently helped to clear Xiao Yunting's meridians."

"Only by enabling him to cultivate normally could his talent be revealed!"

"Yes...that should be it!"