228: The Prime Minister requests your presence.

A moment later, Chen Yuan returned to the courtyard and handed the Saint Grade Sword Dao Cultivation Technique Jade Slip to Princess.

Princess took it, somewhat curiously extending her Divine Sense into it.

Hmm?

No reaction?

Chen Yuan frowned, and quickly said:

"Disciple, this is the Sword Dao Cultivation Technique I personally selected for you; it suits you quite well."

[Ding, detected that Host has gifted Princess a Saint Grade Sword Dao Cultivation Technique, triggering a hundredfold return

...]

When Chen Yuan heard that it triggered a hundredfold return, he lost the patience to listen further.

The return would certainly be God Grade, which would not help him Breakthrough to Sword Immortal.

Now that his sword Dao has reached the God Realm, the next step is Sword Immortal.

If he can Breakthrough to Sword Immortal, he will be able to command all sword hilts under heaven, holding the highest authority.

Breaking through to Sword Immortal requires proving the Dao.

The Five Elements Laws mutually generate and overcome each other.

Breaking through to the God Realm requires comprehending the Five Elements Sword Dao Law.

And the prerequisite for breaking through to Sword Immortal is the Fusion of the Five Elements Sword Dao Law.

Afterward, three Natal Sword Dao Divine Abilities will be condensed.

When the Divine Abilities reach Perfection, one can sense the Sword Dao Fruit Position between heaven and earth.

If this Fruit Position is unoccupied, then one can directly ascend to Sword Immortal.

The Fruit Position is unique, meaning there should only be one Sword Immortal in the world.

Why 'should be'? Because there are also Subsidiary Positions and Intercalary Positions.

If the Fruit Position is occupied, it means someone in this world has already proven the Dao of the Sword Immortal Fruit Position, and one can only prove the Dao of a Subsidiary Position.

A Subsidiary Position can be compared to a company's vice president.

And the Fruit Position is the main position, comparable to the company's boss.

After proving the Dao of a Subsidiary Position, one can still Breakthrough to Sword Immortal, but will be constrained by the main position.

You can only Breakthrough if the main position holder agrees.

There are only three Subsidiary Positions in total.

An Intercalary Position can be compared to temporary labor, merely a temporary lease.

The main position holder can reclaim it at any time.

If you are unsatisfactory, your Intercalary Position will be reclaimed, and you will fall back to the God Realm.

There are also only three Intercalary Positions in total.

This means that at its most prosperous, there can only be a total of seven Sword Immortals in the world.

These are all matters for later.

A day passed quickly.

Princess also left.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged in the courtyard, activating the time-space cultivation chamber, attempting to fuse the Five Elements Sword Dao Law.

Just as he was comprehending,

An unsigned letter fluttered lightly into the courtyard, landing right in front of Chen Yuan.

This slight disturbance happened to disrupt Chen Yuan's thoughts.

Chen Yuan was a little displeased and retracted the time-space cultivation chamber.

He picked up the letter from the ground.

The letter's content was brief: "Mr. Chen, I have long heard of your great talent and admire it. Tomorrow night at midnight, in the waterside pavilion of the Prime Ministers Residence's back garden, a humble banquet will be prepared. I hope Mr. will come for a discussion; there are important matters to discuss. Awaiting your presence."

Although there was no name at the signature.

Chen Yuan picked up the letter, and with a slight touch of spiritual power from his fingertip, he sensed a small self-destructing Formation within the letter, executed with quite exquisite skill.

Seeing that the Formation within the letter was about to activate, Chen Yuan quickly struck repeatedly, destroying it.

A playful arc curved at the corner of his mouth. Without a second thought, he held the letter and turned to walk towards the Hall of Diligent Governance, where Emperor Qi usually handled state affairs.

Emperor Qi Beichen was reviewing memorials. Upon hearing that Chen Yuan sought an audience, he immediately summoned him.

Chen Yuan wasted no words and directly presented the letter.

Emperor Qi Beichen took it, and with a sweep of his Divine Sense, his face showed no emotion, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes:

"This Prime Minister, my wife's younger brother, is stretching his hand further and further. He even dares to privately invite the Guest Elder I just recruited."

He looked up at Chen Yuan, "You did very well, without concealment."

Chen Yuan bowed, "Your Majesty's trust, I naturally treat you with sincerity."

Emperor Qi Beichen pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled:

"Since he wants to see you, then go see him. It just so happens, you can listen for me, what tricks they intend to play, and what price they offer.

I am also very curious about their methods of recruiting people."

Saying so, he actually took out a rolled-up parchment map from the imperial desk drawer and spread it before Chen Yuan; it was a detailed layout of the Imperial City.

The Prime Ministers Residence was specifically marked on it.

"Take this, lest you get lost. Remember, listen, observe, and whatever they give you, if you deem it harmless, just accept it. I trust you have good judgment."

Chen Yuan took the map, understanding perfectly, "As Your Majesty commands."

The next day,

Chen Yuan continued to instruct Princess.

Under Chen Yuan's guidance, Princess became increasingly adoring of her teacher.

Especially after learning that Chen Yuan was only nineteen years old, the little stars in her eyes almost overflowed.

That night, midnight approached.

Chen Yuan changed into an inconspicuous dark casual outfit and, following the map, detoured through a secluded alley to the wall outside the Prime Ministers Residence's back garden.

With a slight movement, he drifted in like a falling leaf, silently.

An old man resembling a butler, who had been waiting in the shadows, came forward and whispered:

"Mr. Chen is indeed trustworthy, please follow me."

He led Chen Yuan through the winding paths of the secluded back garden to an exquisite waterside pavilion surrounded by water, connected only by a plank bridge.

The waterside pavilion was brightly lit, but only one banquet table was set, and two people were already waiting at the table.

The one in the main seat was precisely the current Prime Minister, a gaunt-faced middle-aged scholar.

The person accompanying him was none other than Fourth Prince Qi Yan.

Both of them, seeing Chen Yuan, rose with smiling faces to greet him.

"Mr. Chen's esteemed presence graces us with brilliance!" The Prime Minister warmly greeted Chen Yuan to take a seat and personally poured him wine.

After only a few polite exchanges, the Prime Minister went straight to the point, without beating around the bush: "Mr. Chen is a smart man. Your Majesty entrusting Princess to you, the deep meaning behind it, we also know a little.

To be frank, His Royal Highness is determined to obtain that position.

If Mr. can... provide some convenience, His Royal Highness will certainly not treat Mr. unfairly in the future.

Gold, silver, treasures, Cultivation resources, high official positions and generous salaries, and even more advanced Cultivation Techniques and secret manuals from the Divine Land, as long as Mr. speaks."

Fourth Prince Qi Yan also added at the appropriate moment, his tone full of temptation:

"Mr. Chen has rendered great service in instructing Princess. However, Princess is still young, and being a woman, this Qitian Dynasty ultimately needs a dominant ruler to govern it.

If Mr. can help this King succeed, it will be the greatest merit in supporting the Dragon!

At that time, Mr. will be the Imperial Advisor of my Qitian Dynasty, enjoying endless honor and resources!"

After speaking, the Prime Minister clapped his hands, and two attendants carried in a large box.

The box opened, revealing a shimmering treasure light, filled with High-Grade Spirit Stones, rare Medicinal Materials, High Grade Artifact Refining Materials, and even several bottles of Medicinal Pills exuding a rich medicinal fragrance, of astonishing value.

Chen Yuan looked at the box of resources, his face appropriately showing surprise and hesitation.

Finally, he rubbed his hands and chuckled:

"Prime Minister, Fourth Prince, such a generous gift... it would be rude of me to decline!"

Saying this, he actually, right in front of the two of them, collected the box of resources into his Storage Magic Treasure, with swift and decisive movements.

Seeing him accept it, the Prime Minister and Fourth Prince exchanged glances, then suddenly smiled.

The atmosphere of the banquet immediately became lively.

Amidst clinking cups, Chen Yuan accepted every toast, his face flushed, and he began to speak sincerely, complaining bitterly about being constrained in front of Emperor Qi and finding it very boring to teach the Little Girl.

After three rounds of drinks, the Prime Minister signaled with his eyes, and immediately four dancers, dressed in sheer gauze, with beautiful faces and graceful figures, glided into the waterside pavilion, leaning close to Chen Yuan to urge him to drink and serve him food.

Chen Yuan directly embraced two, his hands wandering, his behavior frivolous and unrestrained, completely like a mediocre person who had suddenly gained power and indulged in wine and women.

He incessantly praised the Prime Minister for understanding people's hearts and being skilled at handling affairs.