Chapter 213: Recruiting the Emperor

It was Year 5 of the New Era, the age when Primordial Force first emerged. There were no Spiritual Elixirs, and Practitioners knew nothing about most Natural Treasures. Moreover, no methods to repair damaged Meridians and Dantian had been created yet.

Therefore, in this era, a damaged Dantian meant the end of one’s cultivation future. Even the Zhao Family, a top family in the Shenxia Alliance, could not heal such an injury to the Dantian.

And if the Dantian injury could not be healed, Lou Guangzhi would not be able to break through to the Cloud Condensation Realm, let alone the Rain Transformation Realm. He would not be qualified to have multiple wives, nor would he be qualified to marry Zhao Munv, the gifted direct descendant of the Zhao Family. Zhao Munv also had no confidence in persuading her family to let her marry a waste.

So Zhao Munv felt despair. In her view, the moment Lou Guangzhi said his Dantian was damaged and could no longer improve, their connection was severed. She would lose her first love, the man she had loved for four years.

Pain, sorrow, despair… These emotions swirled in Zhao Munv’s heart, making it hard for her to breathe. Her cute face was as pale as paper. Lou Guangzhi did not dare to look at Zhao Munv’s face. He lowered his head, also filled with pain and despair.

“Professor Lou, I can help you heal the injury to your Dantian and let you return to the path of cultivation.” Seeing the despair and pain on Lou Guangzhi and Zhao Munv’s faces, Jiang Xincheng said seriously.

Lou Guangzhi’s eyes lit up as he looked at Jiang Xincheng. “Really?”

“Is what you said true?” Zhao Munv also looked up at Jiang Xincheng, her face full of disbelief.

Jiang Xincheng nodded seriously. “I accidentally obtained a kind of miraculous Mutated Yuan Crystal that can be used to enhance the body’s strength and repair damaged Meridians and Dantian. It can even repair the internal organs. I’ve already tried it, and the effect is excellent.”

“Are you sure this Mutated Yuan Crystal is beneficial and harmless?” Zhao Munv looked at Jiang Xincheng and asked for confirmation again.

Jiang Xincheng said seriously, “Of course I’m sure. I’ve already used it myself.”

“Can you sell it to me? I can give you anything you want. I am a direct descendant of the Zhao Family and control vast resources and wealth. I can meet all your demands.” Zhao Munv said, her voice trembling a little. Seeing hope of being with Lou Guangzhi, how could she not be overjoyed?

Although Lou Guangzhi didn’t speak, his gaze at Jiang Xincheng was also full of longing.

“Professor Lou, I can give this treasure to you for free, but I hope you can agree to one condition.” Jiang Xincheng looked at Lou Guangzhi and said seriously.

Lou Guangzhi said, “Tell me, what is the condition?”

“In the future, I plan to establish an organization. My condition is that I hope you can help me manage this organization.” Jiang Xincheng said.

Lou Guangzhi thought for a moment and asked, “Can I ask if this organization is righteous or evil?”

“It’s a righteous organization, meant for me to develop my own power.” Jiang Xincheng said with a smile.

Lou Guangzhi considered for a moment, then nodded. “I agree.”

“I believe you will like this organization, Professor Lou. Perhaps, relying on this organization, you can even reach the peak of the alliance.” Jiang Xincheng smiled slightly. “This is a piece of Mutated Yuan Crystal Golden Body Stone. Given the extent of your Dantian injury, it should be enough to heal you. Professor Lou, you can try its effect.”

Because Lou Guangzhi’s Dantian injury was not severe, one Mutated Yuan Crystal Golden Body Stone was sufficient for repair. Jiang Xincheng didn’t have many Golden Body Stones left on him, so he only took out one.

Fortunately, he had stopped Zhao Munv from destroying Lou Guangzhi’s Dantian; otherwise, he would have needed to use several more Mutated Yuan Crystal Golden Body Stones.

Lou Guangzhi carefully took the Mutated Yuan Crystal Golden Body Stone. He absorbed a little of the power inside and quickly felt the strange power’s restorative effect on his Dantian. A look of joy crossed his face. He looked at Jiang Xincheng seriously and said, “Student Jiang, I truly thank you this time. As long as I can repair my Dantian and return to the path of cultivation, I am confident I can break through to the Rain Transformation Realm within twenty years.”

“That long?” Zhao Munv pouted. “Is three years enough?”

“Uh…” Lou Guangzhi was stunned, then smiled wryly. “How is that possible? Although my talent is considered top-tier, it’s still impossible to break through to the Rain Transformation Realm in just three years.”

Zhao Munv said, “I can provide you with a lot of Cultivation Resources, like level three and four Yuan Crystals. Besides that, I also have a Yellow Grade High-Tier Origin Force Cultivation Method. With the help of these things, three years should be about enough.”

“Uh…” Now it was Lou Guangzhi’s turn to be stunned. His expression showed some resistance, clearly somewhat reluctant to accept things from Zhao Munv. After all, Lou Guangzhi was also a man with some machismo.

Looking at Lou Guangzhi’s speechless expression and thinking that matters were finally perfectly resolved, and he had also found the future leader of the Immortal Realm, Jiang Xincheng smiled slightly and said, “Since the matter is settled, I won’t disturb you two any further. I’ll take my leave.”

With that, Jiang Xincheng turned to leave. Zhao Munv and Lou Guangzhi quickly followed. “Let us see you out.”

The three of them walked together toward the upper level of the basement. Halfway there, Jiang Xincheng inadvertently glanced back and was stunned to find a middle-aged woman in her thirties standing quietly where the three of them had been. From her body, a faint but fearsome aura of the Late Rain Transformation Realm emanated.

Cold sweat appeared on Jiang Xincheng’s forehead. He hadn’t expected that a terrifying Primordial Warrior at the Late Rain Transformation Realm had been hiding in the basement all along. This person was obviously Zhao Munv’s bodyguard. It was a good thing he hadn’t done anything unfavorable to Zhao Munv, or he would have been finished.

But how high was this woman’s Spiritual Sense realm? Even he, at the late General Realm, couldn’t detect her. Could she have broken through to the King Realm? How truly frightening.

After leaving Zhao Munv’s standalone villa, Jiang Xincheng returned to his own small courtyard. He ate a little something, sat cross-legged, and once again immersed himself in cultivation.

Time flew like an arrow, days and months passed like a shuttle. Flowers may bloom again, but a person never returns to youth. Each passing day was one less day. If one couldn’t seize every minute and second, how could one reach the summit, control one’s own destiny, and decide the fate of all living beings?

Even if not for power and wealth, he had to think of himself and those around him. Having been reborn, Jiang Xincheng wanted to grasp every bit of time, step by step climbing upward, step by step ascending to the peak of power.

Unless necessary, Jiang Xincheng would not waste any of his daily time on other things. He would only cultivate seriously, cultivate tirelessly, cultivate until he could completely control his own destiny.

With this kind of diligent cultivation, Jiang Xincheng could feel his strength increasing every day. This feeling of growing stronger made Jiang Xincheng feel quite fulfilled and happy, because it meant he was one step closer to mastering his destiny.

Cultivation had become the pillar of his life, and even his hobby.

Becoming stronger, becoming even stronger, becoming increasingly powerful, was Jiang Xincheng’s lifelong pursuit.