The Art of Killing with Praise!

The Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill was far too important to him!

His Nine-Yang Immortal Body possessed an excess of pure yang energy, requiring the Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill to harmonize yin and yang and stabilize his foundation. With this Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill, he could bring the Nine-Yang Immortal Body to its utmost potential and forge a supreme Dao foundation!

Emperor Qian, Zhao Xuanyang, also stepped forward. Taking the pill, he examined it carefully, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Two pill patterns, rich medicinal fragrance, superior quality. Tantai Clan, I am greatly pleased with this congratulatory gift!"

He looked at Tantai Xuanji, a trace of approval in his eyes.

Tantai Xuanji hurriedly rose to his feet and cupped his hands. "It is good that Your Majesty is pleased. This Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill was personally refined by Li Qingshan, an honorary elder of my Tantai Clan."

"Li Qingshan?"

The Emperor Qian's gaze fell upon Li Qingshan.

Li Qingshan rose and cupped his hands in salute, neither servile nor overbearing.

The Emperor Qian sized him up, then nodded. "Not bad. A fine-looking young man. I heard that the strange phenomenon of heaven and earth in Qian Heaven City several days ago was caused by you opening nine great immortal apertures at once?"

Li Qingshan nodded. "Your Majesty's insight is keen. It was indeed this junior."

A flicker of appreciation passed through the Emperor Qian's eyes. "Opening nine great immortal apertures in one go, and even refining a Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill... rare indeed, truly rare."

Li Qingshan said modestly, "Your Majesty overpraises me. This junior was merely fortunate."

The Emperor Qian smiled and said no more.

Yet at that moment, a discordant voice rang out.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, this minister has something to say."

Li Xuanyu stood, walked to the center of the great