Emperor Xianwu's face changed slightly, he also knew this problem:
"You're right."
"The Great Yong royal family has an ancestral motto: Golden Core Cultivation Manual, do not pass on other surnames. Thousands of years ago, Emperor Taizu established this rule to ensure the eternal prosperity of the royal family. What he did not expect was that this rule also prevented Great Yong from giving birth to another Golden Core Realm for more than four hundred years."
Emperor Xianwu straightened up and looked at Zhou Qi. The fatigue in his eyes was gradually replaced by a kind of determination.
"This is what our ancestors taught us, and I have no way to change it.
But I can make an exception for you."
Xianwu stared straight at Zhou Qi.
"The reward for selecting the top ten is Golden Core Early-Stage Cultivation Method. I can also give you Golden Core Mid-Stage and the later Cultivation Method."
Zhou Qi's heart moved, and there were two Cultivation Method in succession. He raised his head and looked at Emperor Xianwu.
"What about the conditions?"
Emperor Xianwu hold out two fingers.
"First, if the dynasty is in trouble, you must help."
"Second, you go to the Immortal Sect and find some elixirs for me to defeat Foundation Establishment Realm, at least ten copies."
He paused and added, "Great Yong is too short of the Golden Core Realm. If there are ten Breakthrough Pill, Great Yong will be able to have ten more Golden Core Realm within ten years. By then, Great Yong's position under the Immortal Sect will not be so embarrassing."
Zhou Qi was calculating silently in his heart.
Neither condition is too harsh.
But the question is whether it is necessary. What if there is an unlimited supply of the Immortal Sect, Golden Core Realm, and Cultivation Method in the middle and late stages?
Xianwu seemed to see Zhou Qi's doubts. "In the middle and late stages of Cultivation Method, even if you reach Immortal Sect, you still need to pay contribution points to get it."
"Although you are powerful, obtaining enough contribution points will also consume a lot of your time."
Zhou Qi was silent for a while.
This is indeed the case. If he goes through the normal route, he needs to first enter Immortal Sect and then exchange it through sect contributions, which will take at least several years.
Now, Emperor Xianwu was delivered directly to him.
Zhou Qi raised his head and looked at Emperor Xianwu.
"Deal."
Emperor Xianwu's eyes flashed with joy.
"But I also have a condition." Zhou Qi said.
Emperor Xianwu nodded. "But it doesn't matter."
"I need your Majesty to help me collect some elixirs or spiritual objects that can improve Mental Power."
Emperor Xianwu was stunned. "Mental Power?"
He obviously didn't expect Zhou Qi to make this request.
In the Great Yong Dynasty, Mental Power is an unpopular concept.
The vast majority of monks only focus on realm and martial arts, and almost no one cares about Mental Power cultivation.
Zhou Qi nodded.
He did not explain in detail.
But since he was promoted to the Golden Core Realm, he discovered one thing: the growth rate of proficiency has slowed down.
In the past, in the Qi Refinement Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm, a level with thousands or tens of thousands of proficiency points could be completed in ten days and a half.
But Golden Core, Third-Layer Peak, with a proficiency value of half a million points, took me more than a year to get full.
It's not that he is lazy, it's that the efficiency of one point of proficiency per minute cannot keep up with the needs of the Golden Core Realm period.
On System Panel, the column Mental Power always says "10 (affects 100% of cultivation efficiency)".
I didn't care about this before because my cultivation efficiency was sufficient.
But now he needs to be faster.
Golden Core Realm In the middle and late stages of Cultivation Method, the proficiency can easily reach hundreds of thousands or millions. At the current speed, it will take several years to reach one level.
Too slow.
He needs to improve Mental Power to improve his training efficiency.
Emperor Xianwu pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Mental Power's spiritual objects... are really not many in Great Yong, but I can help you collect some. I have paid attention to tributes from various places, royal treasury, and Black Market transactions. Please wait for my news."
Zhou Qi nodded. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xianwu nodded and changed the topic:
"In the middle and late stages Cultivation Method, I need to discuss it with my father. After all... this is a violation of the ancestral precepts." He paused.
"But it's not a big problem. I can get it to you tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
Zhou Qi did not urge, just nodded, and suddenly asked, "Do you want to sign any documents?"
Xianwu Emperor Xianwu waved his hand, picked up the wine glass, and said with a smile, "No need."
Zhou Qi was startled and seemed a little surprised.
Xianwu said calmly, "Don't doubt people, don't trust people. Even Qin Guan dared to hand over the initial Cultivation Method to you directly. Why don't I dare?"
He paused, his eyes fell on Zhou Qi's face, and his tone was somewhat meaningful.
"Besides, I believe in your character."
What he believes in is not Zhou Qi's promise, but what Zhou Qi has done.
Protect Yao Family and keep your word.
Save Qin Guan's life, even against the entire dynasty.
Such people are worthy of trust.
Outside the window, the game is still going on in the square.
Cheers, exclamations, and the sound of weapons clashing mixed together, making it very lively.
Zhou Qi Seeing that the conversation was over, he stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, if you have nothing else to do, I will take my leave now."
Emperor Xianwu nodded and warned, "Don't worry about the selection. With your strength, just go through the motions."
Zhou Qi turned around and strode out of the wooden building.
Behind him, on the top floor of the wooden building, Emperor Xianwu stood in front of the window, watching the gray-robed figure disappear into the crowd.
He stood for a long time.
"Come here." He called out the door.
A young eunuch walked in quickly and bowed to obey orders.
"Prepare the sedan chair, I want to return to the palace."
The little eunuch responded and trotted away.
Emperor Xianwu walked to the window and took one last look at the arena in the square.
"If I had known this earlier, I might as well have given him the first chapter of Golden Core Cultivation Manual..."
Zhou Qi said goodbye to Xianwu and when he walked out of the wooden building of the auditorium, the sky had already darkened.
The arena match in the square is not over yet. There are still contestants fighting fiercely on the twenty arenas. The light of the collision of Spiritual Power is particularly dazzling in the dusk, and cheers and exclamations come one after another.
The stands were full of people, some craned their necks to look, some stood up excitedly and pumped their fists, and some shook their heads and sighed, feeling sorry for the players they supported.
Chen Fu followed up from behind, taking a few small steps to stand side by side with Zhou Qi.
"Mr. Zhou," he bowed slightly, his voice high-pitched but showing just the right amount of respect, "There are still a few trials left in this trial. Do you want to watch it again?"
Zhou Qi kept walking and shook his head. "No need."
Chen Fu didn't give much advice, but turned sideways and led the way. "The Za family will send Mr. Zhou back to his residence. Your Majesty has said that he will arrange a place for you alone. It will be quiet and no one will disturb you."
The two walked through the side corridor of the square and turned into a secluded alley.
The alley is not wide, the bluestone road has been worn smooth by the years, there are high walls on both sides and deep courtyards, and there is no plaque on the lintel. You can tell at a glance that it is a private residence of a powerful person.
Chen Fu stopped in front of a small black door, opened the door, and stepped aside.
"Mr. Zhou, please."
Zhou Qi crosses the threshold.
The yard is not big, as soon as you enter, but it is very well-kept.
The ground is made of blue bricks, with a few green bamboo poles planted in the corners. There is a stone table in the courtyard, and a pot of tea is placed on the table, which is still steaming.
The main room, wing rooms, and study are all fully equipped. The window lattice is covered with new window paper, and soft light shines through the room.
"This is the private property of the royal family, and no one usually lives in it." Chen Fu followed, with a bit of flattery in his voice, "Your Majesty specifically ordered it to be cleaned up. Mr. Zhou will see if there is anything missing, so just give him the order."
Zhou Qi glanced at it and nodded. "Very good, thank your Majesty for me."
Chen Fu responded repeatedly, gave a few more instructions about hot water and meals, and then left.
The footsteps gradually faded away, and the courtyard door closed.
Zhou Qi looked away, pushed the door open and entered the main room.
A night of silence.