59: How could someone whom Yan Yuzhu values ​​be anything less than excellent?

Great Qi Imperial City.

As prosperous as ever, vendors began selling their wares on the streets, and amidst the hustle and bustle, shouts resounded endlessly. The lively scene made people feel at ease.

The only slight difference was the increase in Cultivators.

Most of these Cultivators were Loose Cultivators with no background; true experts from proper Sects were rare.

But these people brought news from all over the Great Qi Dynasty!

Compared to the daily dread of worrying about Demons and Monsters breaking into the Imperial City, news was the best medicine for calming people's Heart-Nature.

Especially the name Shen Tianxing, which was now soaring in popularity within the Great Qi Dynasty. In taverns, teahouses, restaurants, and inns, exclamations of awe rose and fell, ceaselessly!

He slayed Prodigies, eliminated Demons and Monsters, and killed Ghost Cultivators!

It was hard for people not to know him!

On the street, two figures walked out of a restaurant.

One of them wore a green robe, with skin like snow, and was handsome and elegant, with a face like a Fairy!

He held a folding fan, looking like a refined Young Master.

If not for his attire, his appearance and demeanor might have led people to mistake him for a beautiful young girl.

Beside him was a white-clothed Fairy, exceptionally beautiful. Walking together, they had the air of a talented scholar and a beautiful lady.

These two added a touch of color to the street, causing people to turn their heads and remember them for a long time.

However, who knew that one of them was the Great Qi's famous Empress Yan Yuzhu!

And the other was Xing Yao, the Chief Director of the Qimen Division!

"What a Shen Tianxing, he truly brings me honor!"

"Killing a Nether Moon Sect's Saint candidate greatly dampened their morale!"

"Who says the Prodigies of our Human Race are no good?"

Yan Yuzhu gently fanned herself, looking quite spirited and very pleased.

From the beginning, the sudden appearance of Demon, Monster, and Ghost Cultivators causing chaos, and the constant bad news from various parts of the Imperial Dynasty, had caught Yan Yuzhu off guard.

Now, finally, there was good news.

Xing Yao's beautiful eyes flickered, and there was a hint of lightness in her gaze.

"This young man is truly something now."

"I heard that among the Twelve Orthodox Sects, Prodigies like Ye Wuyang of Wenjian Sect, Shen Zangfeng of Azure Cloud Sect, and the Purple Clothed Fairy of Heavenly Sound Sect, have developed a great interest in him."

"For this, they have all descended the mountains to meet our Imperial Dynasty's Prodigy!"

Imperial Dynasty's Prodigy?

Upon hearing this, the Empress's beautiful face showed a hint of pride.

This title was very much to her liking!

Don't be fooled by how the Twelve Orthodox Sects usually obey imperial edicts. In reality, those old geezers from ancient Sects looked down on the Prodigies cultivated by the Imperial Dynasty!

To put it bluntly, they disdained them, believing that the Imperial Dynasty couldn't Cultivate Prodigies!

Of course, this wasn't entirely true. It was just that the Imperial Dynasty had many experts and required many resources. With resources distributed among many, it was naturally difficult to find truly top-tier Prodigies.

But overall, they were still not inferior to those Sects, otherwise, how could the Imperial Dynasty suppress the Sects?

"Hmph! Those people are arrogant in Heart-Nature and short-sighted!"

"They focus solely on cultivating with resources, but neglect their own Cultivation, making it difficult to ascend the Great Dao!"

"Instead, I, the Empress, am more optimistic about someone like Shen Tianxing."

How could someone valued by Yan Yuzhu be ordinary?

Did they really think she would casually issue an imperial edict to a minister of justice of the Department of Punishments and Prisons?

It was entirely because Shen Tianxing's displayed potential and Cultivation had caught her eye.

Xing Yao smiled at the side.

The Empress hadn't been this happy in a long time. Today, she even uncharacteristically left the Imperial Palace and mingled in the marketplace.

If the civil and military officials in the court knew, they would be utterly shocked.

"It seems I should congratulate you on gaining a capable general."

"However, Your Majesty, please don't get too carried away."

While happy, Xing Yao didn't forget to remind Yan Yuzhu.

A Prodigy is destined for an extraordinary future.

But there's a prerequisite: they must grow up to truly manifest their value!

From ancient times to the present, countless so-called Prodigies have fallen by the wayside.

A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!

Before, he kept a low profile and could protect himself.

But now, Shen Tianxing's name has spread far and wide. While gaining fame and fortune, he will also attract the attention of various Demon, Monster, and Ghost Cultivators.

Yan Yuzhu heard this and smiled indifferently.

"Yuan Tian of Heaven Refining Sect, Li Tongshen of Heavenly Fiend Sect, Dan Qingshu of Crimson Prison Gate..."

"Oh, and this time, even the Myriad Buddha Sect of the Southern Buddha Dynasty and the Divine Blade Sect of the Great Stone Dynasty will probably send their Prodigies..."

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

"Human Race, Demon, Monster, and Ghost Cultivators, so many Prodigies gathered together, it's a rare sight in a thousand years."

"I, the Empress, am truly afraid this young man might not be able to handle it..."

As Yan Yuzhu spoke, a mischievous glint flickered in her beautiful eyes.

Those people all had powerful Sects backing them. The Imperial Dynasty finally produced a Shen Tianxing; she couldn't just do nothing, could she?

"It seems Your Majesty already has some ideas."

Having known the Empress for over ten years, Xing Yao understood her best. Seeing the mischievous look in her eyes, she knew what she was planning.

Shen Tianxing was a meritorious individual, and merits should be rewarded, right?

What isn't available in the Imperial Dynasty's treasury?

This would be Shen Tianxing's good fortune.

"By the way, Shen Tianxing's childhood sweetheart, she'll be back soon, right?"

"That Myriad Ages Yin Demon Physique, have you found any records?"

Yan Yuzhu suddenly asked.

What happened in Tianyuan City could not escape Yan Yuzhu's eyes.

She knew all about Su Mingyue possessing the Myriad Ages Yin Demon Physique and Shen Tianxing contacting the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to pick up Su Mingyue.

This suddenly appearing ancient Physique made both her and Xing Yao very curious.

Because this type of Physique had long disappeared into the river of history. It hadn't appeared for unknown years, and even specific records were scarce.

Besides knowing that this Physique was suitable for Cultivating the Cultivation Techniques of Demon, Monster, and Ghost Cultivators, everything else was almost blank.

It was precisely because of this curiosity that she asked Xing Yao to find a way to investigate.

Xing Yao shook her head and said, "There are too few records. This type of Physique always has extraordinary characteristics. It's strange why it hasn't appeared for thousands of years?"

"My Sect's records state that this Physique was terrifyingly powerful in ancient times, but it is very difficult for it to grow to its Peak."

Various Physiques from ancient times left brilliant marks, and there were even some Saint Physiques and Divine Physiques. Every Prodigy left a glorious and splendid life in history.

It's just that in this era, they are very rare.

"Hearing you say that, I'm even more interested in this Myriad Ages Yin Demon Physique."

"When she returns, bring her to see me. We can discuss other matters later."

Yan Yuzhu was very interested in these ancient secrets, especially for someone at her Peak of martial Dao. Recreating the power of an ancient Physique might inspire her own martial Dao insights.

Xing Yao watched the Empress walk forward excitedly and couldn't help but shake her head.

Where was the usual domineering demeanor of this Empress, who awed all four directions and was feared by the entire court?

She looked completely like a vibrant, ordinary young girl.