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Jiang Rong's lovely eyes lit up. "Your Majesty means... you want everyone to be able to use this Crystal Chip, just like an ordinary magic artifact?"

Li Chen's gaze was deep. "Exactly. I don't want a luxury item. I want something everyone can afford to buy and use."

If something like this remained in the hands of only a few people, it would serve little purpose.

Li Meng listened, entranced. Unable to resist, she reached out to stroke the Crystal Chip and exclaimed, "If that really happens, won't every cultivator in Heavenly Strategy be able to transmit their voice and record images? How convenient that would be!"

Li Chen nodded. "Precisely. That's why I'm researching whether I can find suitable substitute materials."

Jiang Rong said gently, "Your Majesty's concern for the whole realm fills me with admiration. But it's late. You should rest first. There's still time to continue your research tomorrow."

Li Meng chimed in sweetly, "Yes, Your Majesty. Why not let Sister Jiang Rong and me attend to you as you retire?"

Looking at the two women's eager gazes, Li Chen chuckled despite himself. "All right. We'll leave it here for tonight."

He rose, slipped one arm around Jiang Rong's slender waist, and took Li Meng's delicate hand with the other. "Come, accompany me to bed."

Both women blushed faintly, but nestled obediently against him as they walked toward the inner chamber together.

The night breeze brushed gently past, and candlelit shadows swayed.

Early the next morning, Li Chen drew up a list and sent the Ministry of Works staff searching far and wide for substitute materials.

The Imperial Study soon filled with all manner of crystals, from East Sea pearls to glass from the Western Regions-a dazzling array.

Li Chen tested them one by one, but none