I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life

The Seventh Prince entered the Jiuli Daoist School as the top candidate this term, and for a time, he became the talk of the entire Imperial City.

The Crown Prince came to congratulate him promptly, keeping his promise and presenting him with a storage ring.

Li Jizhou put on the storage ring, tried it several times, and was very satisfied.

Not only is it more convenient to carry, but it also has greater space and storage capacity. Just this alone makes it worth the while.

However, Li Jizhou still had some worries: “Big Brother, your generous gift is deeply remembered by your Seventh Brother, but, alas, it seems we’ve offended Old Jiu this time. I’m afraid he will target us in the future. I hope Big Brother can assist at a critical moment.”

The Crown Prince smiled knowingly, wasn’t this the result he wanted?

Letting Old Jiu, who poses the greatest threat to him, shift his focus onto Old Qi is protection for his position as Crown Prince.

“Haha, Seventh Brother, the heavens can attest to Big Brother’s sincerity towards you, rest assured. No matter what, Old Jiu is still our Ninth Brother, what can he do? Big Brother will certainly stand behind you!”

“Thank you, Big Brother!” Li Jizhou nodded heavily.

Meanwhile, in a secret chamber, Consort Rong affectionately stroked the Ninth Prince’s hair bun: “My dear son has finally grown up. I am very pleased this time that you truly listened to me, deliberately ceding the top spot to the Seventh Prince. You performed very well, almost without any flaws!”

The Ninth Prince, Li Chaoyang, was filled with anger and pressure, but upon hearing Consort Rong’s words, he was stunned.

Clearly, Old Qi displayed such mighty strength, why does Mother think I deliberately held back?

“Mother…” he hesitated several times, wanting to tell Consort Rong the truth.

But thinking of his mother’s regard for him, her expectations, and his own pride, he ultimately swallowed the rest of his words.

“My dear son, you don’t need to say anything. I understand you. Besides, at your age, it’s precisely the age of competitiveness. Being able to suppress that youthful spirit is truly rare,

I also know that you must be feeling bad inside, so this is compensation from your mother.”

Saying this, Consort Rong handed a Fifth Grade Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object to Li Chaoyang.

“However, my dear son, this year’s assessment was indeed somewhat disappointing. Apart from you two princes, there was no one else worth looking at.

That legal drum and Divine Sense Crystal, I fear Elder Chong used some means, didn’t he?

How could it produce nine rings and a golden divine light so easily!”

Hearing these words, Li Chaoyang’s expression stiffened again.

“It should be!” Finally, he reluctantly agreed.

“Now, with Old Qi being so outstanding today, outsiders will inevitably see him as a genius, perhaps even surpassing you.

In this way, the Crown Prince will probably be distracted.

Given the Crown Prince’s nature, he might not refrain from acting against Old Qi.

If so, we don’t need to do anything to seize the position of Crown Prince!” Consort Rong slyly smiled, her eyes revealing the success of her scheme.

The Ninth Prince, initially tormented, was instantly awakened by her words.

Yes, let him be high-profile, let him be proud, so that he attracts the Crown Prince’s jealousy and vigilance.

This is good for me!

“Mother is wise and resourceful, your son admires you immensely!”

“My dear son, don’t be so distant with your mother. Alright, go and rest, I must go congratulate our champion!” Consort Rong smiled radiantly.

Seven Kings’ Palace.

Li Jizhou looked somewhat worriedly at Long Zhenxiao before him.

“Beloved Minister, after today’s events, I saw the ferocity in Old Jiu’s eyes and the hidden knife in the Crown Prince’s smile, and I am truly uneasy!”

Long Zhenxiao waved his hands repeatedly: “Your Highness, haven’t you understood yet? You have to rise prominently, let the world know of your excellence, let the Saint Emperor see your potential, let many strategists see your value. Only then do you have the hope to stand out.

Only in this way can your path truly prosper.

Otherwise, whether the Crown Prince or the Ninth Prince ascends the throne, you will not have a good outcome.

Moreover, the greater the strength and potential you show, the safer you will be.

The more the Saint Emperor favors you, the less likely others will dare to act against you!”

Li Jizhou pondered for a moment, then suddenly lifted his head: “What you say makes sense, Beloved Minister, I’ve overthought it. However… this time it was with your help and the Crown Prince deliberately suppressing the Ninth Brother that I received the Divine Pill. It wasn’t my true strength!

If Father sees my cultivation does not match today’s assessment in the future, I fear…

Beloved Minister, you must help me. We are in the same boat now, you need to assist in my cultivation, rest assured, if I can inherit the throne in the future, the Wood Element Spirit Stones you’ve provided me will certainly be repaid many times over!”

Long Zhenxiao smiled contentedly and nodded.

With this, the ancestor’s plan basically went on track.

The rivalry among the three princes will no longer be as peaceful and restrained as before.

Great things can be expected!

Long Zhenxiao took out two more Wood Attribute Spirit Stones as a congratulatory gift.

At this moment, a notice of Consort Rong’s visit came in.

Long Zhenxiao smiled slightly: “Your Highness, take care to be courteous with her, do not be too rash, the road ahead is long!”

“I understand!” After letting Long Zhenxiao leave through the back door, Li Jizhou personally went to greet her.

Consort Rong’s mature demeanor always reminded Li Jizhou of An Liuli from his past life every time they met.

Before departing in his previous life, he learned that An Liuli was taken to the Imperial City by the Cangming Dynasty.

The Cangming Imperial City is adjacent to the Jiuli Dynasty, and now that the two dynasties have re-established diplomatic relations, there is a decent chance they will meet again in this life.

“Congratulations to the Seventh Prince on becoming the top candidate!” once Consort Rong saw Li Jizhou, she could sense that familiar change in his mood again.

Her eyes sparkled.

The thought of possibly having more control over Li Jizhou crossed her mind.

Li Jizhou collected his thoughts and respectfully paid his respects: “Consort Rong, you overpraise me! If it wasn’t for Ninth Brother deliberately allowing it, how could I deserve it?”

“Oh? Why is the Seventh Prince being so polite with me again? Didn’t we discuss this last time? If Your Highness doesn’t mind, just call me Rongniang.” Consort Rong pretended to be angry.

Li Jizhou paused slightly, and then amiably said: “Rongniang!”

“Ah! Now that’s a good boy.” Consort Rong smiled as she stepped forward, gently holding Li Jizhou’s hand, just like an elder to a junior.

“Qian’Er, what you said just now, do not mention it again, and most importantly, do not let it reach your father’s ears. Remember, you are exceptionally talented, and today you won fairly and squarely!”

Li Jizhou showed gratitude: “Thank you, Rongniang, for making it complete!”

Then he showed a worried expression again:

“But, Rongniang, after today’s events, the Crown Prince might have many displeasures towards me, I’m afraid he will see me as a thorn in his side?”

Consort Rong laughed inwardly, but outwardly she gave a carefree smile: “Qian’Er, don’t worry!”

“Today’s achievement truly amazed the world, your father must have already heard the results, naturally raising his scrutiny of you again.

So what is there to fear about the Crown Prince?

Remember, your father is the heaven of this dynasty!”