9: Changqing Sect, Political Affairs Department

Soon, Lu Zifeng returned to the Bai Family along with the convoy.

On the way, Bai Xuerou was not stingy and bestowed Lu Zifeng a Rank One Healing Pill to help him wake up.

After waking up, Lu Zifeng followed the trajectory of his past life. He expressed his deep gratitude to Bai Xuerou and then underwent a talent test within the Bai Family.

In his past life, Lu Zifeng's talent was also extremely good; he possessed an Immortal-Grade Spiritual Root. It was precisely because of this that he was able to Cultivate to the Void Refining Peak within a short thirty years.

So, just like in his previous life, after the news of Lu Zifeng possessing an Immortal-Grade Spiritual Root spread, the head of the Bai Family quickly rushed to meet him.

"I wonder what this young friend's name is? I can recommend you to join the Evergreen Sect."

The head of the Bai Family, Bai Zihua, patted his protruding belly and looked at Lu Zifeng with a face full of smiles.

He naturally knew how much potential an Immortal-Grade Spiritual Root had, and the Evergreen Sect was on good terms with his Bai Family.

If he could recommend Lu Zifeng to the Evergreen Sect, he could simultaneously make both the sect and Lu Zifeng owe him a favor.

This was simply a win-win situation.

Although his Bai Family was known as the largest merchant guild in Dannan Prefecture, they lacked the qualifications to teach an Immortal-Grade Spiritual Root Prodigy.

Therefore, rather than letting Lu Zifeng be buried within the Bai Family, it was better to recommend him to the Evergreen Sect.

Within the Evergreen Sect, there were as many as two Saint experts presiding over it.

Hearing this, Lu Zifeng cupped his hands in thanks and said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Since Uncle Bai is willing to recommend me, then this Junior will respectfully accept."

He did not plan to change too many things; joining the Evergreen Sect would allow him to obtain more resources and grow faster.

Seeing Lu Zifeng agree, Bai Zihua couldn't help but laugh heartily, then turned to Bai Xuerou and said,

"Xuerou, you and Zifeng are of the same age; you can interact more."

"I understand, Father."

Bai Xuerou looked at Lu Zifeng with a hint of surprise in her eyes. Clearly, she hadn't expected that a Mortal she picked up in the middle of nowhere would actually possess an Immortal-Grade Spiritual Root.

In the vast Ancient Heavenly Dynasty, aside from the late Emperor Gu Daotian, she had never heard of anyone else possessing an Immortal-Grade Spiritual Root.

After this matter, Bai Zihua seemed to remember something and looked at Bai Xuerou with a solemn expression, instructing her,

"Xuerou, I have received news that the Imperial Capital has already ordered a war against the Dayan Dynasty."

"Chaos will likely ensue within the Dynasty next. You must prepare in advance and not let the family business be affected."

The Bai Merchant Guild held by the Bai Family was the largest in Dannan Prefecture. If there was a war, it would inevitably impact the guild.

Beside them, Lu Zifeng's eyes widened upon hearing this, and his heart was somewhat unsettled.

"How is it possible? In my past life, we clearly didn't go to war with the Dayan Dynasty. Why has such a change occurred in this life?"

"Could it be that because of my Rebirth, history has changed?"

"In that case, doesn't it mean the war might arrive early? No, I have to hurry up."

Lu Zifeng thought to himself, then looked at Bai Zihua with a solemn expression and requested with cupped hands,

"Uncle Bai, if possible, I hope to go to the Evergreen Sect right now to study under a master."

"Fine, since you are in a hurry to study, Zifeng, then Xuerou, you take Zifeng over there."

Bai Zihua didn't suspect anything and spoke to Bai Xuerou.

"Yes, I understand."

Bai Xuerou nodded in agreement.

After some preparations, the two of them hurried toward the Evergreen Sect.

On the way, looking at Bai Xuerou's profile, Lu Zifeng secretly made up his mind.

No matter what, in this life, he would ensure Bai Xuerou's safety.

Ancient Heavenly Capital.

After some time, Gu Jixiao finally had his own confidant.

"Minister Chen, from this day forward, the Department of State Affairs will be handed over to you to manage."

"Unless it is a matter of necessity, there is no need to report it to me."

"Of course, if I find out you have hidden anything, then do not blame me for being merciless."

Before Gu Jixiao, Left Prime Minister Chen Guchuan hurriedly knelt and kowtowed in thanks.

"Thank you for your immense grace, Your Majesty. I will certainly manage the Department of State Affairs well and share Your Majesty's worries."

The so-called Department of State Affairs was an organization created by Gu Jixiao to review memorials, which could greatly reduce Gu Jixiao's workload.

"By the way, I am about to go on an incognito tour. Do not leak this matter. If I find that the news has been leaked, I will hold you solely responsible."

It had been some time since he came to this world, and Gu Jixiao hadn't gone out yet.

So, after giving instructions to Chen Guchuan, Gu Jixiao directly left the palace.

Only by becoming one with the people can one gain their support.

After leaving the palace.

"System, open the panel."

Gu Jixiao muttered to himself.

【host: Gu Jixiao】

【Realm: Void Refining Peak】

【Talent: Low Grade Spiritual Root】

【Physique: Mortal Body】

【Dynasty: Ancient Heavenly Dynasty (Note: Your dynasty is not considered powerful; please strive to make your dynasty famous throughout the world)】

【prestige value: 114,516,250】

【Items: None】

"Not bad, the prestige value has already exceeded one hundred million."

Gu Jixiao was satisfied, and the prestige value was still increasing at a visible rate. Once the Dayan Dynasty was taken down, it was estimated that the prestige value would see another surge.

Of course, Gu Jixiao didn't plan to let the other surrounding dynasties go either; even small amounts of meat are considerable when added up.

But after seeing his talent and Physique, Gu Jixiao's brow furrowed imperceptibly.

If he remembered correctly, the System said that the rewarded cultivation is based on the host's talent, so he still had to find a way to improve the grade of his Spiritual Root.

As for Physiques, they were divided into Innate Physiques and Acquired Physiques.

Innate Physiques are those present from birth, which can provide immense help to a Cultivator on their path, including but not limited to cultivation speed, strength, Comprehension Ability, and so on.

Of course, if one doesn't have an Innate Physique, they can choose to Cultivate an Acquired Physique.

Acquired Physiques were researched by some great Cultivators of the ancient era, using various Heaven And Earth Treasures to forge the body into a special Physique, including but not limited to the Purple Lightning Immortal Body, Blazing Fire Spirit Body, and so on.

"It seems I need to pay a visit to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion."

The Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was a merchant guild famous throughout the entire Heavenly Saint Continent. It could be said that as long as the Spirit Stones were in place, the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion could even help you Breakthrough to the Peak Great Emperor Realm.

Of course, the amount of Spirit Stones required for this was extremely terrifying.

Even though he was now the Emperor of the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty, the amount of Spirit Stones Gu Jixiao held was not much, at most only five thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones.

However, he didn't plan to buy it directly, but rather to scout for information first. If it really existed, he would wait until the Ancient Heavenly Dynasty became stronger before setting out to buy it and upgrade his Spiritual Root.

Currently, with three Peak Great Emperors protecting his safety in the shadows, he didn't think anyone could harm him.

Thinking this way, Gu Jixiao soon set foot in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion located within the Imperial Capital.

As a merchant guild of illustrious reputation throughout the entire Heavenly Saint Continent, the scale of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was naturally beyond imagination. It could be said that wherever there were forces gathered in the Heavenly Saint Continent, there would surely be a presence of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion.