I am invincible, that's why I lie down. You're using your entire clan to rebel?

Chapter 9 rewards you with the Emperor's Aura Observation Technique!

The Hall of Mental Cultivation.

As soon as Qin Mu returned, Yun Luan came to greet him.

"Your Majesty, Fan Li has arrived in the capital and checked into the Yue Lai Inn in the south of the city. Of the three carts of gifts that accompanied him, two have been delivered to the residences of several senior officials, while the third cart... stopped at the back gate of Meng Fang's residence for a quarter of an hour."

Qin Mu sat down on the dragon throne, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

"A quarter of an hour is enough to do a lot of things."

"Should we send someone to keep an eye on it?"

"No need," Qin Mu waved his hand. "Let them do it. I want to see what choice this Imperial Guard Commander will make."

He paused and then said:

"By imperial decree, retrieve a copy of the 'Su Nu Xin Jing' from the armory and deliver it to Consort Xue."

"At the same time, inform the Imperial Kitchen that the expenses for Yuxiu Palace should be in accordance with the standards for a noblewoman."

"Furthermore, thoroughly investigate Jiang Qingxue's background. I want to know everything about her."

Yunluan accepted the order: "Yes."

After she left, Qin Mu sat alone in the hall.

The sun was shining brightly outside the window, and several sparrows were hopping on the branches.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest, a playful smile curving his lips.

"Xu Longxiang, Xu Longxiang, I have accepted this chess piece you sent."

"Not only will I accept her, but I will also cultivate her well."

"The day this pawn turns on its master..."

"I'd like to see what kind of expression you'll make."

"I am looking forward to it."

After Yunluan withdrew, the Hall of Mental Cultivation returned to silence.

Qin Mu sat on the dragon throne, closed his eyes, and let his consciousness sink into the depths of his mind.

For ten years, this habit has never been broken.

[Ding! Host has not checked in today. Would you like to check in?]

The mechanical voice sounded precisely on time.

"Sign in," Qin Mu silently said to himself.

[Check-in successful!]

[Congratulations, host, on receiving the following rewards:]

【1. Cultivation Initiation: Three Years of Pure True Qi】

[2. The complete text of the cultivation method "Tai Xuan Jing"]

[3. Famous General: Chang Yuchun (will appear in the Western Army in three days)]

[4. Divine Weapon: Crimson Sky Sword (already stored in system space)]

5. Elixir: Nine-Turn Golden Elixir x3 (can help martial artists below the Celestial Phenomenon Realm break through bottlenecks)

[6. Special Reward: Imperial Aura Observation Technique (can observe the loyalty of subjects and the trend of fortune)]

A series of notification sounds rang in my mind.

Qin Mu suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

Today's sign-in reward is exceptionally generous.

First, a vast and pure stream of true energy poured into the body from nothingness, surging and flowing along the meridians.

Three years of cultivation is not much for Qin Mu now, but it is extremely pure and without any impurities. It was almost instantly absorbed and transformed by his dantian, which is at the terrestrial immortal realm.

He could feel that his cultivation had improved by another point.

Although we are still far from a breakthrough, little by little, we will achieve great things.

He had been signing in for ten years, receiving daily cultivation rewards; this was his greatest asset in enabling him to reach the Land Immortal Realm at such a young age.

Immediately afterwards, the entire contents of the Tai Xuan Jing appeared in my mind.

He had heard of this technique before.

Legend has it that it was created by a Taoist immortal a thousand years ago. It is divided into nine levels. When mastered, it can connect with heaven and earth and fly by controlling qi. It is one of the most advanced internal energy cultivation methods in the world.

Unfortunately, it has long been lost, with only fragments remaining scattered throughout the world.

Unexpectedly, the system provided the complete text directly.

Qin Mu glanced through it once and immediately felt that it was full of profound mysteries.

Many of the difficulties he encountered while cultivating the "Huangji Jingshi Lu" were answered in this scripture.

"Good stuff." Qin Mu's lips curled up.

This technique can not only be comprehended by oneself, but it will also be a great favor to reward meritorious officials in the future.

The third award was given to the famous general Chang Yuchun.

A glint of light flashed in Qin Mu's eyes.

This is yet another military genius-level figure rewarded by the system, following Xu Da, Huo Qubing, and Han Xin.

Chang Yuchun was a famous general who helped found the Ming Dynasty. He was known for his bravery and skill in battle and was nicknamed "Chang the Ten Thousand," meaning he could lead 100,000 soldiers to conquer the world.

Although the Qin Dynasty now boasts powerful generals like Lü Bu and Bai Qi, it still faces considerable pressure from the Western Liang Khanate in the west.

Chang Yuchun's appearance is just what can strengthen the western border defenses.

"He will appear in the Western Army in three days..." Qin Mu pondered.

This means that the system will arrange a reasonable identity and background for Chang Yuchun, allowing him to naturally integrate into the Qin army without arousing suspicion.

Just like Xu Da, Huo Qubing, and others before them.

As for the Crimson Sky Sword—

With a thought, Qin Mu conjured a long sword in his hand.

The sword is three feet and three inches long, its blade is blood red, and there are faint flame patterns flowing around it.

The hilt is made of black gold and is carved with nine dragons coiled around it, with two fiery red gemstones inlaid in the dragons' eyes.

Holding it in my hand, I could feel its warmth, as if life were pulsating within the sword.

Qin Mu waved his hand casually.

laugh--

A slight tearing sound was heard in the air.

A crimson sword aura shot out from the blade, slicing through the hall and silently cleaving a bronze candlestick three zhang away in two.

The cut surface is as smooth as a mirror.

"What a fine sword!" Qin Mu exclaimed.

In terms of sharpness, this Crimson Sky Sword is probably even sharper than his Heavenly Question Sword.

What's even more remarkable is that the sword contains a fiery and masculine sword energy, which has a restraining effect on cold and yin martial arts techniques.

With another thought, the Crimson Sky Sword vanished and returned to the system space.

Then comes the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir.

Three small white jade bottles appeared on the dragon table.

Qin Mu opened one of the bottle stoppers, and a refreshing fragrance of medicinal herbs immediately filled the air, invigorating the senses.

The elixir was pale gold in color, with nine cloud-like patterns on its surface, and a faint shimmering light emanated from it.

This kind of elixir, if it were in the martial arts world, would be enough to make countless martial artists fight tooth and nail for it.

Below the Celestial Realm, as long as one's aptitude isn't too poor, one such item can help them break through their bottleneck.

If given to a peak-level first-grade martial artist, there is at least a 70% chance of them reaching the Celestial Phenomenon Realm.

Three of them means that they can create three powerful celestial beings.

However, Qin Mu did not intend to use it lightly.

He already has many experts at the Celestial Phenomenon Realm under his command, all of whom he acquired through signing in or secretly cultivated over the years.

These three pills can be kept for use in critical moments, or rewarded to those who are particularly loyal and have potential.

The final reward is the Emperor's Aura Observation Technique.

Qin Mu's mind stirred, and a faint golden light flashed in his eyes.

In an instant, the world in his eyes changed.

The palace maids and eunuchs standing in the hall all had faint pillars of fortune appearing above their heads.

Most of them are white, and vary in thickness.

White represents ordinariness, while thickness represents the strength of one's fortune.

Qin Mu looked towards the doorway.

Just then, Yunluan returned to report after finishing her business and stepped into the hall.

Above her head, a pale purple pillar of fortune shot into the sky, about three feet high, with faint images of golden spears and iron horses within it.

Purple represents talent and nobility.

Yunluan was one of the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun, a fierce general on the battlefield, so this fortune suits her well.

What caught Qin Mu's attention even more was that there was a thin golden thread in the pillar of fortune, connecting him to himself.

That is a symbol of loyalty.

The darker the gold, the higher the loyalty.

The golden thread of the cloud phoenix almost solidified into a tangible form.

Qin Mu nodded in satisfaction.

He then tried looking outside the hall.

His gaze pierced through the layers of palace walls, looking towards the Golden Palace.

A group of ministers knelt there, with Prime Minister Li Si at the head. Above his head was a blue pillar of fortune, about five feet high, with images of scrolls and laws faintly visible within it.

Blue represents literary talent and the ability to govern the world.

The height of the pillar of fortune represents one's status and influence.

As prime minister, Li Si possessed the auspicious fortune of a five-foot-tall civil official, already representing the pinnacle of his career.

The golden line of loyalty connecting Qin Mu, though present, was much fainter than Yun Luan's and somewhat erratic.

A cold glint flashed in Qin Mu's eyes.

That old fox, he's definitely not entirely loyal.

He then looked at the other ministers.

Su Wenyuan, the Minister of Rites, who is also the father of Consort Shu, has a light blue aura above his head, is three feet tall, and has a fairly stable golden line of loyalty.

Wang Ben, the Minister of War, possesses a pale purple aura, with hidden images of weapons within his pillars. His loyalty is even more pronounced than that of Li Si.

Minister of Revenue...

Minister of Works...

Looking at them one by one, Qin Mu could see clearly the fortunes and loyalty of the important officials in the court.

"What a magnificent imperial aura-gazing technique!" Qin Mu exclaimed inwardly.

This ability is practically tailor-made for emperors.

With it, it's immediately clear who is loyal, who is treacherous, and who harbors disloyal intentions.

Combined with the intelligence gathered by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, who in the world could possibly be kept in the dark from him?

Qin Mu withdrew his Qi Observation Technique, and the golden light in his eyes disappeared.

He was in a good mood.

Today's sign-in reward is indeed more generous than expected.

Not only do they possess cultivation techniques, divine weapons, and famous generals, but they also obtained a divine skill like the Emperor's Aura Observation Technique.

With it, Xu Longxiang's petty tricks became even more impossible to hide.

Qin Mu stood up and stretched.

The sun was shining brightly outside the window; it was already 9:45 AM.

"Nothing planned for today, perfect for an outing."

A smile played at the corners of his lips.

"Someone come here to help me change my clothes."

"I want to go out of the palace for a stroll."