Emperor Zhao Xuanyang of Great Qian carefully placed the perfect-quality Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill back into its jade bottle. His gaze fell upon Li Qingshan, his eyes filled with appreciation and gratitude.
"Li Qingshan, I am greatly gratified that you were willing to offer up this perfect-quality Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill. I will remember this favor."
There was a note of solemnity in his voice. This was the Qian Emperor's promise—his word carried the weight of nine tripods.
Li Qingshan hurriedly cupped his hands. "Your Majesty overpraises me. His Highness is a heaven-gifted talent with a Nine Yang Immortal Body; he ought to have the finest Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill. This junior has merely done his small part and dares not claim any credit."
The Qian Emperor nodded. After pondering for a moment, he said, "I cannot take your treasure for nothing. The treasury of the Great Qian Immortal Kingdom will be open to you—choose any two treasures you wish. So long as they are in the treasury, take them as you please."
The moment those words fell, the entire hall was stunned!
The treasury of the Great Qian Immortal Kingdom was the Qian Emperor's accumulation over hundreds of thousands of years. It contained countless treasures: immortal artifacts, immortal pills, immortal herbs, immortal talismans, cultivation techniques, immortal arts... everything one could possibly need!
To choose any two treasures—this reward was simply a heaven-sent grace!
Li Qingshan was delighted inwardly. He had not expected such an unexpected windfall, yet his expression remained calm as he cupped his hands. "Many thanks for Your Majesty's great grace!"
The Qian Emperor waved a hand and smiled. "No need to thank me. You deserve it."
He looked toward Zhao Chengqian, his eyes brimming with fatherly affection.
"Chengqian, this perfect-quality Nine-Orifice Immortal Pill should be enough for you, shouldn't