Shen Yi held a jade bottle in his hand, and that intoxicating scent wafted from within it.
"What is this?"
The assembled ministers were shocked and voiced their doubts one after another. Only Qin Zhao, the Qin Emperor, sprang from his throne and strode quickly before Shen Yi, a trace of excitement on his face.
"This is... Life Essence Spiritual Liquid!"
Qin Zhao's face flushed red as he struggled to suppress the excitement in his heart. Though he appeared vigorous and full of life, he was already a hundred years old. Even though his cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage and his lifespan amounted to a full thousand years, the Life Essence Spiritual Liquid could not only extend one's lifespan, but more importantly, restore vitality to the body and erase the hidden injuries accumulated through early cultivation. That was why he was so stirred.
The ministers had also heard tales of the Life Essence Spiritual Liquid, but such a treasure was hard to come by. Even the spiritual liquid in the Dragon Transformation Pool of the Later Zhou Royal Family possessed less than half its effects. Hearing Qin Zhao's judgment, they too rose to their feet, suddenly finding even their breathing smoother.
"This was obtained by this humble foreign subject in the Forbidden Zone of Life in the Western Sea. Though I do not know its name, its effects are astonishing, and it seems exceedingly similar to the Life Essence Spiritual Liquid Your Majesty described. Not only can it regenerate bone and grow muscle, it can also advance one's cultivation. After enduring countless hardships and dangers, I only managed to fill a few bottles. Today, I am willing to present this bottle to Your Majesty as a birthday gift."
"What? There are actually several more bottles!"
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