I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life

Jiuwang Palace.

The Ninth Prince, Li Chaoyang, still had a somewhat youthful face that looked rather unhappy.

“Mother, that Bodhi Fruit is the one that Uncle Grandfather sent to me. Back then, Uncle Grandfather almost got eaten by that Fox Demon for that Bodhi Fruit. Why should it be given to Old Qi, that defeated rival? Now, I can pin him to the ground with just one finger!”

Upon hearing this, Consort Rong sighed quietly, rubbing her forehead: “Chaoyang, you… all right, you’re still young and don’t understand some things. Just listen to your mother, do as she instructs.”

“I’m not a child anymore. I know Mother wants me to be Crown Prince, so you wish to win Old Qi over. But Old Qi has long fallen out of favor with Father Emperor, what’s the point of winning him over?” Li Chaoyang retorted, still displeased.

Upon hearing this, Consort Rong’s face instantly changed, hurriedly checking the shielding formation again before sternly admonishing: “Nonsense! How many times has Mother taught you? Never speak carelessly, be cautious with your words and actions! Those who accomplish great things must be composed and reserved; how can you freely speak your mind?

Besides, who said Old Qi has fallen out of favor? Didn’t you see today that Father Emperor granted him a Seventh Grade Spiritual Object?”

“Hmph, so what? Father Emperor also granted me Innate Essence, the only drop of it in a few thousand years, and it’s given to me; what could be more precious than that? Moreover, the Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects I consumed half a year ago were Seventh Grade too,” Li Chaoyang dismissed indifferently.

“Shut up! How has Mother always taught you? Be humble, courteous and hide your calculations; yet you remain so ignorant? Remember, everything you have today is not because you are particularly outstanding yourself; it’s all given by Mother and your Uncle Grandfather!” Consort Rong erupted in anger.

“I know my mistake!” Li Chaoyang trembled instantly, intimidated by Consort Rong’s imposing presence, and hurriedly apologized.

“Go face the wall for three days, don’t think of coming out without my command!”

“Yes!”

As Li Chaoyang left, Consort Rong took a deep breath, her angry expression gradually calming down.

After a moment of quiet, she softly called towards outside: “Lord Long, please come in.”

“Greetings to Your Majesty!” Long Huanzi, the third-generation grandson of the Dragon Aspect, greeted respectfully.

“Lord Long, there’s no need for courtesy between us.” Consort Rong smiled warmly as a flower.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“Lord Long, how does the Dragon Aspect view today’s events?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty, Grandfather highly praised it, commending the Ninth Prince for his pure and kind temperament, respect for his elder brother, with the makings of a sovereign!”

Consort Rong’s eyes lit up.

“Then… has His Majesty expressed any stance?”

“Grandfather didn’t say.”

“Good, I understand. Thank you, Dragon Aspect, thank you, Lord Long.”

“Your Majesty, another word. His Highness the Ninth Prince possesses extraordinary talent, unprecedented potential, and will form a Core within fifty years; however, the Crown Prince’s Golden Crow Shines Upon Nine Heavens realm is incredibly superior. If the Ninth Prince cannot ensure parity with him, it would be advisable to prepare early.” Long Huanzi added.

Upon hearing this, Consort Rong couldn’t help but furrow her brows tightly.

This was her greatest worry.

The Golden Core Dharma Aspect is truly mysterious; birthing what kind of Dharma Aspect is difficult to predict.

Even if fed high-grade Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Objects every few years over these fifty years, there’s no guarantee a realm surpassing the Crown Prince’s can be birthed.

Moreover, ensuring at least ten high-grade Spiritual Objects is quite difficult.

Even her maiden family, Marquis Rong’s Mansion, couldn’t guarantee it.

If a Dharma Aspect can’t be assured, the only choice is to plan for the Crown Prince to abdicate before forming a Golden Core.

Otherwise, if the birthed Dharma Aspect is too weak, there would be no chance.

After sending off Long Huanzi, Consort Rong closed her eyes in contemplation, then slowly opened them, casting a glance toward Seven Kings’ Palace direction, a trace of anticipation in her eyes.

——

Two hours later, Li Jizhou slowly opened his eyes.

“Is this the extraordinary aspect of Innate Wood Spirit Body?”

In merely two hours, he stably entered Qi Cultivation, and a large cycle of the “Cyan Emperor Creation Skill” was equivalent to two large cycles of ordinary cultivation techniques.

In his past life, the first large cycle of cultivating the Evergreen Skill took him a day.

“Besides the Innate Wood Spirit Body, the Open Source Pill, and this Bodhi Fruit in hand, of course, it’s also about the rich Tier Five Spiritual Qi here.” Li Jizhou was very satisfied.

“In this light, the ancient legends of Foundation Establishment within a hundred days might not be empty words!”

Li Jizhou is now nothing more than an Innate Wood Spirit Body, far from the Human Race Spirit Root physique limit. The Tier Five Spirit Vein wasn’t rare in Ancient Times; if it were the legendary true Immortal Body, Dao Body, Chaos Body, and so on, in a Tier Seven or Eight Spirit Vein Land, it’s likely to truly achieve the hundred-day Foundation Establishment.

“Master, a maid from the front courtyard reports that Long Zhenxiao requests an audience.” At this moment, a voice sounded outside the cultivation chambers at the inner courtyard of Seven Kings’ Palace where Li Jizhou resided.

Li Jizhou’s eyebrows slightly raised: “Long Zhenxiao? A descendant of the Dragon Aspect!”

He smiled with a hint of doubt.

Judging from his memory of the Dynasty’s situation, the competition for favor and succession is equally present in this Immortal Dynasty, and even fiercer than in mortal kingdoms.

After all, the resources available to the Saint Emperor of the Immortal Dynasty offer the prospect of ascending beyond the mortal realm, a temptation no mortal practitioner could resist.

Prior to awakening Innate Wisdom, Li Jizhou had actually lost any possibility of claiming succession.

Currently, the most compelling contender for succession is the Ninth Prince.

Yet, due to the Crown Prince’s realm creation with a spectacular Golden Core Dharma Aspect, both sides reached equilibrium, with the Ninth Prince under greater pressure.

Certainly, given the Ninth Prince’s innate talent and Saint Emperor’s attitude towards bestowing him the Innate Essence, the pressure on the Crown Prince is equally substantial.

Their rivalry has long since been surging beneath the surface.

Li Jizhou’s awakening to Innate Wisdom brought a reconsideration of the current Crown Prince situation; if the Crown Prince does no wrong, all pressure would fall upon the Ninth Prince, unless he forms a Golden Core capable of birthing a Dharma Aspect closing in on the Crown Prince’s, otherwise, the Crown Prince’s position is unlikely to alter.

However, based on Li Jizhou’s memory of the Crown Prince, he lost his mother at a young age, and the Saint Emperor had another empress, even having him adopted as the new empress’s child, leaving him lacking a sense of security all along.

Such personality traits likely make it challenging for him to calmly await the Ninth Prince’s Golden Core formation.

In light of such circumstances, actions from both sides are likely not to cease.

Especially during this period before the Ninth Prince forms his Golden Core.

Li Jizhou’s strategy is straightforward.

While they are embroiled in internal struggle, quietly work hard, and accidentally sweep them all away!

Of course, he suspected with his previous personality traits, there’s a possibility of being used as a tool by both sides.

This, he finds entertaining.

If they wish to use him, there must be benefits given.

As for whether he acts as a tool, that’s entirely up to his own discretion.

After all, both sides certainly don’t wish to be his adversary.

“It’s just, what does this descendant of the Dragon Aspect want with me?” Li Jizhou couldn’t fathom the motive of this person, after all, the Dragon Aspect has an upright reputation throughout Jiuli Dynasty both in court and among the populace, further gaining Saint Emperor’s trust for working tirelessly for the Dynasty; both minor and major matters during his seclusion were entrusted entirely to him.

Moreover, after the furious slaying of the former right chancellor following the battle with the marshes, no new right chancellor was appointed ever since.

The Dragon Aspect garners Saint Emperor’s trust precisely by abstaining from involving in matters of the harem and succession.

After some consideration, Li Jizhou nodded.

In this life, more cultivation resources are always better, regardless of who they are, perhaps they may just offer some benefits.

“Cyan Dome, I’m heading out; you may withdraw!” Li Jizhou exited his training chamber, speaking to the servant girl standing before him, whose posture was nothing short of graceful; attired in dark cyan sable fur, her face sharp, her expression apathetic.

This girl’s most notable characteristic is her nose, which isn’t human but resembles a canine’s pinkish snout.

Aside from this, everything is human-like.

Besides Cyan Dome, there are three additional maidservants of similar kind, and together four maidservants collectively bear the responsibility of serving as Li Jizhou’s close and secret protectors.

These four girls are a gift from the ancestral family of Li Jizhou’s mother, Consort Zhen.

All of them are half-demon!