Baiyujing Quiet Room.

Zheng Yi looked at the dried-up Black Jade King Cauldron in front of him, expressionlessly mobilizing his magic power and dripping his own blood into it.

Inside the Black Jade King Cauldron, the Nine Infants of Samsara Fruit had grown into a small tree more than one meter tall. It was lush and green, shaped like a jade tree, and looked very delicate.

There is also a fresh fragrance between the wings of the nose, which smells sweet and refreshing, making people feel refreshed.

One drop, two drops, three drops...

After a whole day and night, Zheng Yi's face turned pale.

All three thousand five hundred drops of essence and blood were dripped into the Black Jade King Cauldron to nourish the Nine Infants Fruit of Reincarnation.

Zheng Yi himself only has more than a hundred years left to live, which is enough.

After all, the new beauty pageant is about to begin, and there are a large number of beauties waiting for him.

"call……"

Taking a long breath, Zheng Yi looked at the Black Jade King Cauldron in front of him and murmured, "The Black Jade King Cauldron is not suitable for the survival of the Samsara Nine Infants Fruit. It seems that this time we have to transplant the Samsara Nine Infants Fruit to Tianshou Mountain."

"Only Tianshou Mountain is suitable for the growth of the Samsara Nine Infants Fruit."

Zheng Yi had long planned to transplant the Nine Infants Fruit of Reincarnation to Tianshou Mountain, but unfortunately there were too many mundane affairs.

Now that the Samsara Nine Infants Fruit has grown into a sapling, the Black Jade King Cauldron is no longer suitable for it and needs to be transplanted as soon as possible.

"Three thousand five hundred drops of blood essence is only one-third mature for the Samsara Nine Infants Fruit."

"It's still a long way from being fully mature."

"But a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. As long as we continue to cultivate, the Nine Infants of the Reincarnation Fruit will mature sooner or later!"

Zheng Yi's eyes flashed, and he flipped his hand again. A snake egg more than half a person's height appeared in his hand.

"Snake eggs..."

He squeezed out another drop of blood, drew talismans in the air with both hands, and a bloody talisman quietly floated above the snake eggs and slowly merged into it.

Blood sacrifice of snake eggs.

Seven days later.

With the falling of seven drops of blood, the preliminary blood sacrifice for the snake egg was completed.

Next, it is a matter of continued blood sacrifice until it hatches.

"Now there is still the military parade and the selection of concubines. After these two things are over, I will start a long period of seclusion."

"The goal of this retreat is to build a foundation!"

"Before that, there are still some minor things to sort out."

In Yuelong Palace, seven young boys and girls gathered together, looking outside the palace from time to time.

There were four men and three women, separated from each other.

The four young men actually split into two factions.

Xu Fengxiong naturally stood with Zheng Chengwen, while people like Tong Tao and Shi Xiaofeng, who came from ordinary backgrounds, naturally gathered together.

The two were far inferior to Xu Fengxiong and Zheng Chengwen in terms of background or family background, and getting together was just a subconscious act.

"Brother Xu, what is the reason for His Majesty summoning us this time?"

Your Highness, Zheng Chengwen held a folding fan in his hand and waved it gently, looking very elegant and dashing.

He was originally an heir of the royal family. His grandfather was the innately powerful Prince Xian who ruled Black Mountain City. However, his temperament was also infected with the Prince Xian's leisurely character.

If he had not been chosen to have spiritual roots, he would have already devoted himself to mountains, rivers, poetry and literature.

Although Xu Mujun is a military man, he does not dislike the leisurely-minded prince Zheng Chengwen.

"I don't know either. Maybe it's to test our progress in cultivation."

"Progress of cultivation..."

Zheng Chengwu's face changed immediately. He glanced around and whispered, "Brother Xu, among the seven of us, you have made the fastest progress in cultivation. You must say a few good words for me in front of His Majesty later!"

Xu Mujun's mouth twitched and he said, "Prince, you are a descendant of the royal family. How could His Majesty blame you?"

“But then again, Your Highness, you have good spiritual roots, but you are too lazy. It took you two years to enter the middle stage of Qi training. This…”

Zheng Chengwen spread his hands and said, "This prince doesn't like to practice. Hehehe, if there weren't three beautiful ladies here, you would be this prince~"

As he said this, he deliberately nudged Xu Mujun, nodded in the direction of Lu Qing'er and the other two girls, and whispered, "Brother Xu, which of these three girls do you think has the most impressive appearance?"

Xu Mujun's face changed slightly: "Sir, keep quiet, we are all Taoist friends, you must not say such frivolous words."

"Hey, aren't we discussing this in private?"

Zheng Chengwen chuckled and said, "In my opinion, Lu Qing'er is from the Fanyang Lu family, a family of scholars. She has a dignified appearance and a strong scholarly air. She must be well-versed in classics in private. She is a first-class lady from a noble family."

"What a pity! Her elder sister is the current queen. According to seniority, I have to call her aunt. It's really unlucky!"

Xu Mujun rolled his eyes and said, "How dare you say that in front of her?"

"Hehehe, of course I don't dare."

Zheng Chengwu chuckled and said, "As for the remaining two girls, Xia Houling was born into a refugee family and has been hungry since she was a child. Although she has been raised in Yuelong Palace for two years, she is still skinny."

"As for her appearance, she can only be described as beautiful, like a hyacinth among the flowers."

"Although the fragrance of flowers is refreshing, it is still missing something."

Having said that, Zheng Chengwu glanced around secretly again and spoke in an even lower tone.

"In my opinion, among these three women, the most interesting one is Dai Shu!"

"Oh? Why?"

Xu Mujun also became interested and asked in a low voice.

"Dai Shu, Dai Shu..."

Zheng Chengwu said: "Dai Shu was born into a wealthy family. His father was a salt merchant. He also cooperated with the government and was one of the 'official merchants' appointed by the government."

"After entering the palace, Lu Qing'er has overshadowed me in terms of family background and spiritual talent."

"She seems respectful, but isn't she holding back some anger in her heart?"

"And ah..."

He glanced at Dai Shu furtively and whispered, "This prince has seen a notebook in Grandpa's study, called "The Book of Beauty."

"It records thirty-six types of women with special facial features, and Dai Shu's facial features are the rare 'inner charm'."

"She is the best at bewitching monarchs and charming people. Even though she is still young, she is born with the ability to play with men's minds~"

Before Zheng Chengwu finished speaking, Xu Mujun was too lazy to listen to him anymore.

What is "Beauty Album"?
What is a charming body?
It's all nonsense!
No matter how special Dai Shu is, he is still a monk now. It is impossible for him to be taken into the harem by His Majesty and become a concubine!

"Prince, His Majesty should be here soon, you should keep your voice down."

"Why don't you believe it? Hehehe, it seems that only this prince can subdue and suppress this kind of girl who brings disaster to the country and the people..."

Zheng Chengwu shook his head and said, "I will cheer up and subdue this peerless enchantress~"

the other side.

Lu Qing'er, Xia Houling and Dai Shu stood together, but their hierarchy was vaguely visible.

Among the three women, Lu Qing'er is undoubtedly the main one, while Xia Houling and Dai Shu look like two maids, serving by Lu Qing'er's side.

Lu Qing'er was born into the Lu family and is the younger sister of the current queen Lu Lin'er. She also has extraordinary spiritual roots, with dual spiritual roots of gold and fire. Her cultivation speed is only slightly slower than that of Xu Mujun, who has a natural spiritual root of gold.

Therefore, she has always been in the leadership position among the three women.

"Qing'er, look at that Prince Zheng Chengwen, he's acting suspiciously, I guess he's gossiping about you and me again!"

Dai Shu immediately noticed Zheng Chengwen who was peeking at them from time to time, and whispered to Lu Qing'er.

Lu Qing'er is three years younger than Dai Shu, but she is calmer. She only glanced at Zheng Chengwu and turned back and said:
"Sister Dai, you know the prince's personality. Although he is naughty, he doesn't have any bad intentions. Just avoid him."

"He is, after all, the son of the virtuous king, and now he is also a fellow Taoist."

"Qing'er is right, but today is the day when His Majesty comes to meet us. If I offend His Majesty because of this little thing..."

"Your Majesty..." Lu Qing'er's beautiful brows frowned slightly. She still admired His Majesty, her 'brother-in-law'.

If your Majesty heard it, or if someone told your Majesty...

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a little disgusted with Zheng Chengwen.

Just then, footsteps were heard and Tian Xingzi walked in.

"His Majesty has not arrived yet. Please take your seats quickly and do not make any noise."

"Yes, Master!"

In Yuelong Palace, Tianxingzi is the main person who teaches them.

In addition, there are Xiong Gang and Xuan Jizi.

The content taught are all five elements exercises, simple formations, talismans and so on.

Of course, as monks, they would definitely not teach their real skills to the seven people, since they were not master and apprentice.

What is taught is nothing more than common sense in the world of cultivation.

"I've met the Master!"

The seven people saluted, and Tian Xingzi just nodded slightly.

"Seven days ago, I gave the seven of you a recipe and refining method for the first-level elixir 'Golden Stone Pill'. How are you refining it?"

Jinshidan is one of the thirty-six first-level elixirs recorded in the "Qinghe Danfa".

After inspection, it was found that there were enough spiritual medicines in stock, so Zheng Yi asked them to be handed over to seven people to see if any of them had the talent for alchemy.

As soon as the words fell, the expressions of several people changed slightly.

There is tension and embarrassment, as well as confusion and headaches.

Seeing this, Tian Xingzi directly asked: "Xu Fengxiong, where are the pills?"

Xu Fengxiong smiled bitterly and said, "Master, Fengxiong really doesn't have the talent for alchemy. If he has that much time, he might as well practice a few more object control spells."

Zheng Chengwen also said: "Yes, Master, that pill recipe is like reading a heavenly book. Perhaps only the people in the Imperial Hospital can understand it."

Seeing this, Tian Xingzi also shook his head and asked, "Among the seven of you, is there anyone who can successfully refine it?"

In Tian Xingzi's opinion, Your Majesty really takes the book on alchemy too lightly.

As the most versatile and most useful skill among the hundred arts of cultivation, alchemy is difficult to master and is extremely precious.

He had never heard of the elixir called Jinshidan.

But Your Majesty uses it as a method to test new disciples.

It's really a bit... out of this world.

Even an experienced alchemist would have to go through several experiments before successfully refining a new pill recipe.

Seven rookies who have only been in the cultivation world for less than two years...

Just as I was thinking about it, I saw a small hand gently raised up.

"Master, I think I succeeded in my practice..."

Tian Xingzi was shocked and looked over quickly, only to see Xia Houling raising her little hand and looking at him anxiously.

The people around were also surprised, especially Dai Shu.

"Ling'er, did you succeed in your practice?"

"Xia Houling?"

"How can she make an elixir?"

"real or fake……"

"Um……"

Xia Houling's face immediately turned red and she felt a little uneasy.

Tian Xingzi said, "Xia Houling, right? Don't be nervous. You said you succeeded in refining the Golden Stone Pill. Do you have any evidence?"

"Have……"

As she spoke, she took out a jade bottle from her arms and handed it to Tian Xingzi.

"Master, please take a look. This should be the Golden Stone Pill..."

Tian Xingzi looked suspicious, but he still wanted to pour out the jade bottle, and a golden pill appeared in his hand.

"It's golden in color, and it smells like gold and stone. There's a sense of dust on the surface of the pill. It can enhance the spiritual roots of gold and earth attributes, and it can also improve the cultivation of cultivators in the Qi training stage..."

"It is indeed the Golden Stone Pill. How did you do it?"

Xia Houling said carefully: "My father used to be a doctor. He taught me how to use some medicinal herbs."

"I, I just refined it according to the refining method given by the master."

"Xia Houling, did you succeed in the first try?"

Suddenly a voice was heard, and several people turned around hurriedly, only to see Zheng Yi walking in slowly, surrounded by Chen Liancang and others.

Several people stood up quickly and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, long live the emperor!"

"Be flat."

Zheng Yi nodded, his eyes still looking at Xia Houling.

Xia Houling nodded quickly and said, "Your Majesty, I, I used one chance, and the amount of medicinal materials the teacher gave me was only enough to refine one furnace."

"That furnace produced about five pills."

"Successful at the first try..."

Zheng Yi was also very surprised. Could it be that Xia Houling was the one in a million genius in alchemy?
Today, during his free time, Zheng Yi came to Yuelong Palace specifically to check on the progress of the cultivation of these young monks.

Among the seven, Xu Fengxiong is the oldest, has the highest cultivation level, and the strongest spiritual root aptitude.

The others, whether it was Zheng Chengwen, Shi Xiaofeng, Tong Tao, or the three girls Lu Qing'er, Xia Houling, and Dai Shu, were far inferior to him.

I didn't expect to meet Xia Houling as soon as I arrived. It only took me one chance to refine the Golden Stone Pill.

It’s really... genius!
Zheng Yi nodded and said, "Well done. I have many recipes here. You can try them out and see if you can make other pills."

"The daughter of the people takes orders."

Zheng Yi said, "I came to Yuelong Palace today to test your progress in cultivation, but I didn't expect Xia Houling to give me a surprise."

"By the way, Xia Houling, what is your current level of cultivation?"

"Your Majesty, my disciple has just reached the third level of Qi training."

"I remember you were just ten years old. You have been practicing for a year and a half. It is not bad to have reached the third level of Qi training."

Zheng Yi nodded, and with his backhand, a pocket-sized alchemy furnace the size of a palm appeared in his hand.

"This furnace is called 'Heavenly Incense Furnace'. It is a top-grade magical instrument. Let it be your reward for this test."

As soon as he finished speaking, the faces of the people around him changed, especially Tian Xingzi.

This group of disciples who have just started practicing Taoism may not know what a top-grade magic weapon represents, especially a top-grade alchemy furnace.

As a senior in the world of cultivation, how could Tian Xingzi not know?
Top-grade alchemy furnaces are almost extinct in the entire Dayu cultivation world!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xia Houling did not know the value of the heavenly incense burner, but she still respectfully accepted the order and expressed her gratitude.

"All right."

Zheng Yi said, "Today you will be tested one by one. Those who improve their cultivation and practice diligently will be rewarded!"

“Thank you, Your Majesty…!”

Just as Zheng Yi was deep in the Yuelong Palace, a figure also came to Tianshou Mountain.

"Is this Tianshou Mountain, a blessed place?" (End of this chapter)