247: The emperor emeritus is about to be promoted to the official position.

At night, a Dragon roar resounded mournfully.

Qin Yang took a deep breath and released Chu Mengxuan from his embrace.

Chu Mengxuan, drained of strength, fell backward like a stringless puppet, sinking into the soft velvet.

Her eyes were closed, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, and her eyelashes fanned, making her irresistibly beautiful.

Qin Yang, while savoring the afterglow of ecstasy, opened his System panel.

Just now, a notification had appeared before his eyes.

【Professional Skill “Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness”, upgraded to Lv3.】

One reaps what one sows.

Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness, this core skill, had leveled up again.

He smiled and opened the skill details to check the new functions.

【Professional Skill】: Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness (Lv3).

【Introduction】: When the Dragon and Phoenix sing in unison, you will randomly receive rewards such as attribute, resistance, damage bonuses, skill proficiency, and experience points. The stronger the “Phoenix”, the better the rewards.

【Note】: The other party can also receive experience and proficiency rewards. The stronger the “Dragon”, the better the rewards.

“It can also grant experience and skill proficiency?”

Qin Yang's eyes lit up.

He thought: This skill is truly considerate.

He looked at Chu Mengxuan, wondering whether to try the new skill.

However, they had already Cultivated many times tonight. If he wanted to try the skill, he also had to consider if she could handle it.

Under True Dragon Qi Observation, Chu Mengxuan's panel immediately appeared before him.

【Name】: Chu Mengxuan (Semi-unconscious).

【Race】: Human.

【Rank】: Level 38.

【Strength】: 365+320 (Exhaustion: -30%).

【Agility】: 290+330.

【Physique】: 385+380 (Injured: -30%).

【Spirit】: 120+105 (Excited: +10%)... “She’s actually injured.”

Qin Yang frowned, a little hesitant.

If it were someone else, he probably wouldn't care about these things and would prioritize his own pleasure.

But Chu Mengxuan was the Empress after all, backed by the Retired Empress Lin Xiaoer. If he bullied her too much, he might face severe consequences.

Just as Qin Yang was hesitating, another notification appeared before him.

【Facing the beautiful lady, you plan to...】

【Benevolent Ruler】: The Empress's Phoenix body is unwell; she should be shown compassion. (Reward Proficiency: Imperial Grace.)

【Profligate Ruler】: The Empress is weak, and I pity her, but don't forget, there are two other beautiful ladies next door! (Reward Experience Points: 300,000.)

【Tyrant】: What? Does I still have to avoid the Retired Empress's sharp edge!? (Reward Skill Rank Increase: Imperial Conferment.)

“Skill Rank increase!”

Qin Yang's eyes lit up!

For the Emperor options, Qin Yang had a principle: skill-related options must be chosen.

The Benevolent Ruler option increased proficiency.

But the Tyrant option directly increased the skill Rank!

Considering the rewards, there was no need to hesitate which one to choose.

It's just... if the Empress endured his storm,

Then he would have to endure the Retired Empress's storm.

“Tsk, I can't just leave a skill un-upgraded, can I? Although Imperial Grace is also very useful, it only provides proficiency...”

Qin Yang frowned and looked at the three options again.

“Imperial Grace?”

“That's right!”

“Don't I have Imperial Grace?”

A smile appeared on Qin Yang's lips. He knew what to do!

His Imperial Grace could instantly restore someone to full condition!

Qin Yang slapped his forehead.

He lamented that he had fallen into a mental trap.

Who said his skills had to be used only in combat?

Another useful “posture” had been added.

Qin Yang immediately raised his hand and used “Imperial Grace” on the beauty beside him.

A golden light descended, covering Chu Mengxuan's delicate body, rippling with waves.

The semi-unconscious Chu Mengxuan let out an “Mm” and immediately woke up. Her swollen wounds rapidly healed, and her weak breathing instantly stabilized. She was, in essence, “resurrected” to full condition.

She rubbed her eyes and mumbled contentedly, “Eh, I feel much better after a wonderful sleep.”

As she spoke, she glanced at the time and suddenly froze.

“No... I only slept for less than three minutes?”

Qin Yang looked at the adorable Empress and smiled:

“Recovered?”

“If you've recovered, let's continue Cultivating!”

...One hour later.

Chu Mengxuan was once again exhausted by Qin Yang.

But this time, although her body was tired, there was a light in her eyes.

She lay in Qin Yang's arms, touching her lower abdomen, and murmured in disbelief—

“The Dragon Soul seems to have grown stronger again.”

“And... I even gained experience?”

Chu Mengxuan looked at Qin Yang. At this moment, she seemed to realize the problem.

Her daily Cultivation of the Dragon Soul was not as effective as one session of Cultivation with Qin Yang.

Initially, she thought it was a coincidence.

But now... she had gained experience points again!

Even if she were an idiot, she should have figured out what was happening.

Chu Mengxuan looked at Qin Yang, her eyes filled with excitement.

Cultivating with Qin Yang, though tiring, was also enjoyable.

“Husband...” Chu Mengxuan's voice was soft and sweet as she called out gently.

“What are you calling I?”

“Your Majesty, your concubine wishes to Cultivate one more time.” Chu Mengxuan said shyly.

“So diligent all of a sudden?” Qin Yang smiled and pinched Chu Mengxuan's delicate nose.

“I want to keep up with your pace.”

Chu Mengxuan shifted her body, nestling in Qin Yang's arms like a kitten, and said coquettishly, “I can see that the journey to the Holy City is very dangerous, but I couldn't help at all... I don't want to be like this.”

“I am deeply gratified by your intention, but everything in its own time.” Qin Yang stroked Chu Mengxuan's head and smiled.

Qin Yang was quite pleased that the Empress could say such words.

It's just that he was also tired today.

Imperial Grace couldn't be used on himself.

Moreover, the previous Cultivation was only to complete the option task.

At this moment, he was checking the skill bar.

【Professional Skill】: Imperial Conferment (Lv2).

【Introduction】: By consuming Imperial Power, you can confer official titles and noble Ranks on a target. Different official titles and noble Ranks have different templates, and the higher the Rank, the stronger the template.

【Conferrable Official Titles】:

【Soldier (Unranked)】: Qin Elite Warrior / Tiger Leopard Cavalry / Tianji Camp / Firearm Camp.

【Fang General (Ninth Rank)】: Tiger Wolf Fang General / Divine Fire Fang General / Wind Cloud Fang General.

【Conferrable Noble Ranks】: Imperial Relative, Retired Emperor, Retired Empress, Empress, Prince Feng...

“I'll be damned!”

“Qin Chuan, that old geezer, is getting legitimized!”

After Imperial Conferment leveled up, new official title templates had been unlocked.

But what surprised Qin Yang was that “Noble Ranks” had also been unlocked!

Previously, calling someone “Retired Emperor” or “Prince Feng” didn't bring any substantial changes to them.

But now it was different!

All the Imperial relatives were about to be legitimized!

...【Retired Emperors: Greetings, Imperial Son~】

【Current Charging Progress: 615 / 900, each person can charge 3 times~】