The Hot Spring Palace stood on the eastern side of the Qi King Palace. Under normal circumstances, only members of the imperial family could enjoy this fine place.
Since the current emperor took the throne, he had set aside half the pools specifically to reward meritorious officials, as a show of imperial favor.
The "Heavenly Bath" enjoyed by the three participants in this Yellow River Assembly was held at the finest spring in the entire Hot Spring Palace. Needless to say, the medicinal ingredients used were of the highest quality as well.
Fortunately, the "Heavenly Bath" had three separate pools. Since people differed in cultivation and constitution, the Imperial Hospital prepared medicines with varying effects. The remedies had to be tailored to each person.
Otherwise, bathing alongside Ji Zhaonan and Chongxuan Zun would have been more than a little awkward.
The three prodigies of the nation met outside the Hot Spring Palace early. None of them had much to say.
Jiang Wang and Ji Zhaonan weren't familiar with each other. They nodded in greeting, and that was about all they had to say.
As for Chongxuan Zun, well, sooner or later, they would have to fight. After learning what had happened during his time studying at Jixia Academy, Jiang Wang found that Chongxuan Zun, though not exactly glaring at him, was no longer as warm and forthcoming as before.
As for Ji Zhaonan and Chongxuan Zun... They didn't seem to get along, either. Each acted as if the other weren't there.
Perhaps the one saving grace was that all three were good at keeping their composure. They stood quietly in place, able to cultivate right where they were. It wasn't too hard to wait.
When a young eunuch from the Hot Spring Palace came to lead them away separately, Jiang