Observing Qi

'An emperor's suspicion and casting aside the bridge after crossing the river are all instinct...'

'He may be able to live forever, but that doesn't mean he wants his ministers to live forever alongside him... When that time comes, I'll be in danger.'

'Still, with these few months as a buffer—and a huge haul of fate points—I've already earned enough.'

Aaron walked out of the imperial garden, quietly turning matters over in his mind.

Longevity Pills?

Of course they were fake. They could not be refined!

He did not care about the emperor in the slightest. So what if he deceived the sovereign?

The key was...

Nobody else knew!

Purple Stone True Person came over and walked alongside him. Clearly, he was getting anxious.

"Void Spirit Master, do you truly dare to extend the True Dragon's lifespan? Can you truly do it? Are you not afraid of dragging the Dao lineage into ruin, beyond redemption through ten thousand calamities?"

A strange glint flashed through Purple Stone True Person's eyes.

"Impudent! This True Lord holds a rank equivalent to the third grade. You should address this official as True Lord! Or do you intend to commit insubordination?"

Aaron had also noticed that the man wanted to use Daoist arts. He sneered inwardly and suddenly barked.

Rumble!

Purple Stone True Person seemed to hear a dragon's roar ring beside his ear. He involuntarily staggered back three steps, his vision going black as pain tore through his throat and the taste of blood filled his mouth.

He forcibly held it down, swallowing a mouthful of rebounding blood.

"Purple Stone True Person, this True Lord holds a rank equivalent to the third grade. From now on, mind the distinction between high and low when you speak!"

As though he had noticed nothing, Aaron threw