If you're made a fake emperor, why did you change the country's name?

Zhao Yu reached out and caught the manual that was thrown to him; it felt slightly heavy in his hand.

On the cover are three large, gold-embossed characters in a bold, flowing style.

Zhengqigong.

The name is quite ordinary.

Zhao Yu opened the book and glanced at the opening outline.

I quickly learned the basics of Zhengqigong.

Zhengqigong is a basic exercise, with the highest level of cultivation reaching the Innate Realm.

However, once one cultivates to the Innate Realm, the resulting internal energy is extremely pure, and when upgrading to higher-level techniques, it can further enhance the power of the techniques.

It can be said that this is a top-notch, all-purpose basic skill.

However, its drawbacks are also quite obvious.

That's the cultivation speed, which is outrageously slow.

According to the description in the manual, practicing this technique requires two to three times more time and effort than ordinary techniques.

That old dog Li Fu'an was definitely up to no good!

Knowing he only had a few days to live, he gave himself the most time-consuming cultivation technique.

This was intended to dispel his thoughts using this technique.

Zhao Yu didn't rush to choose this book. Instead, he bypassed Li Fu'an and took out several other cultivation manuals from the shelf to look at.

"Blazing Sun Mystic Art," "Poisonous Miasma Internal Art," "Sunflower Treasure Art"...

The techniques on the shelf were all high-level internal skills, including both acquired and innate techniques, but their effects were more for show than practical use.

Ultimately, it was a cultivation technique that Zhao Yu had already eliminated once, and it would be difficult to find a better one than the one in his hand.

Seeing this, Li Fu'an also took the opportunity to mock them.

"Heh, what's wrong? You look down on the cultivation method I picked out for you?"

Although our book progresses a bit slowly, it has a low entry barrier.

"For someone like you who has missed the golden age of cultivation, besides this book, the only other one that might be suitable for you is the Sunflower Manual. Otherwise, which Sunflower Manual would you choose?"

Zhao Yu chuckled, "Eunuch Li, even if I dared to choose that Sunflower Manual, would you dare let me choose it?"

"What a quick-witted young man!"

Li Fu'an gritted his teeth, not intending to dwell on the topic. "Once you've made your choice, let's get going. Don't waste our time."

Zhao Yu smiled, took the "Zhengqigong" manual, and walked downstairs.

As for Li Fu'an's claim that missing the golden age leads to slower cultivation of martial arts techniques?

For him, this was not a problem at all.

Because he is protected by the nation's destiny!

Despite the current precarious state of the Great Liang Dynasty, he still felt an astonishing comprehension when he briefly looked at the cultivation technique.

He was certain that as long as he was willing to cultivate, none of the books on the shelf would be a problem.

……

The first floor of the Sutra Repository.

The eunuch Wei and the other eunuchs remained waiting respectfully, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Zhao Yu just came down the stairs.

A voice then came impatiently.

"Your Majesty, have you chosen a cultivation method that suits your taste?"

Zhao Yu looked up and saw that it was the pockmarked little eunuch.

At this moment, the pockmarked eunuch was all smiles, bowing deeply, his face full of flattery.

"Although I am of lowly status, I have spent several years in this library and have some knowledge of these cultivation methods. Perhaps I can offer some advice to Your Majesty."

So, this little eunuch wanted to climb the ranks.

Zhao Yu's heart stirred, and his face showed curiosity.

"Oh, then take a look at this cultivation manual for me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me this opportunity to demonstrate my abilities."

The pockmarked eunuch quickly and respectfully extended both hands to accept the secret manual.

He was confident that he had unique insights into every single cultivation technique in the library!

This is also the source of his confidence to overstep his bounds and gamble with the emperor.

But when he saw the three big characters on the cover, he was completely stunned.

Zhengqigong?

Isn't this a basic exercise?

The Emperor requested so many cultivation techniques today and even made a special trip here. I thought he had missed some advanced techniques, but it turns out he only wanted this basic one.

The main point is that normal practice of this basic technique is the limit, so there's no advice to give!

The young eunuch's mind raced.

Never mind, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and having a suggestion is better than having no suggestion at all.

Thinking of this, the little eunuch's fawning expression deepened.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

This "Righteous Qi Gong" is the number one foundational skill in the world. It is balanced and peaceful, with a solid foundation, making it most suitable for... for laying the foundation for the future young masters to build an everlasting dynasty! Your Majesty is truly thoughtful!

However, practicing this skill takes far too much time.

If we want the young masters to cultivate faster, we still need some rare and precious herbs to assist them.

"Oh? What kinds of rare and precious materials are needed?" Zhao Yu asked calmly, but he was actually quite alert.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tai was extremely excited and thought to himself.

Become!

Who wouldn't know something so basic?

The Emperor must be testing me by asking this question!

The young eunuch took a deep breath, suppressing his elation, and began to speak slowly and deliberately:

"When it comes to rare and precious herbs, the ginseng rootlets of a thousand-year-old mountain ginseng are the best, and the snow lotus growing on Kunlun Cliff is the best. If you combine it with the tears of the East Sea dragon and brew a medicinal bath, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Just as the young eunuch was eloquently showing off his "knowledge," a cold shout suddenly rang out.

"shut up!"

Li Fu'an, who had been watching the play, suddenly raised his head and glared angrily at the pockmarked eunuch.

"You lackey! With Eunuch Wei still alive, how dare you overstep your bounds! Get out of here right now!"

Li Fu'an truly hadn't expected that there would be a little eunuch in this library who knew so much.

Although it wouldn't hurt to let this kid cultivate to the Acquired Realm, it's better to avoid trouble.

Now that this little eunuch has interfered, he is naturally furious.

Wei Gonggong, who had been stunned by the little eunuch's actions, came to his senses and quickly kowtowed.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me! It was my fault for not disciplining him properly, allowing this brat to offend you. Please punish me!"

The little eunuch was so frightened that he trembled all over and immediately lay down on the ground, shaking with fear.

"This servant deserves to die! This servant deserves to die!"

Oh no, this attempt to flatter has backfired.

However, Zhao Yu did not get angry.

Instead, he looked at the young eunuch and calmly asked:

"What's your name?"

Everyone in the pavilion was shocked; they all knew that the little eunuch had caught the Emperor's eye!

The young eunuch was overjoyed, but dared not show it, and pretended to be confused: "Your Majesty, this servant is Wei An."

"Raise your head."

Wei An raised his head tremblingly.

Zhao Yu looked at him and spoke slowly.

"You're right, but I don't like your personality; you're too weak."

Upon hearing this, Wei An instantly understood and immediately kowtowed repeatedly. "Your Majesty, I, Wei An, am willing to be the sharpest blade in your hand! Whatever you command me to do, I will do it without hesitation!"

"Haha, great!"

What I need by my side is a eunuch like you who has some knowledge of cultivation techniques.

"From now on, you shall serve by my side."

"Your Majesty..." Li Fu'an almost ground his teeth to powder upon hearing this.

It's bad enough that this kid keeps getting out of control, but now they want to promote a little eunuch to keep him in check!

At this moment, Li Fu'an's hatred for Zhao Yu reached its peak.

Some were happy while others were sad. At the same time, Wei An could no longer hide his joy and kowtowed forcefully.

"Your humble servant, Wei An, thanks Your Majesty for your divine grace!"

"This humble servant is willing to go through fire and water for Your Majesty, even unto death!"

The eunuchs, including Eunuch Wei, were all dumbfounded. None of them had expected that this usually unremarkable young eunuch would...

Just because he said a few more words, this kid went from being a lowly servant in the library to becoming a favorite of the emperor.

This...this is incredibly lucky!

Zhao Yu smiled and didn't care about Wei An's loyalty.

After all, one can imagine the ambition of a eunuch who would step forward at a crucial moment.

But... so what?

It's hard to control someone who lacks ambition.

"Your Majesty! This matter is not appropriate." Li Fu'an's voice already carried a hint of anger.

"How dare you! How dare you, a lowly servant, speak to the Emperor like that!" Wei An jumped out without thinking and confronted Li Fu'an directly.

"You.......!" Li Fu'an's withered hands trembled involuntarily.

Zhao Yu's lips curled up in a smile.

Old dog, this Wei An is going to give you a run for your money.

"Alright, Eunuch Li, as the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Horse Administration, has a close relationship with me. A few slips of the tongue are nothing to err on your part. Just don't forget the Emperor's grace, right, Eunuch Li?"

Li Fu'an's face turned a deep liver color.

What do you mean by forgetting the Emperor's grace? This is clearly a reminder to him not to forget His Majesty's plan.

Zhao Yu smiled faintly and looked at Wei An.

"Apologize to Eunuch Li now, look how angry he is."

After saying that, he entered the imperial carriage without looking back.

Seeing this, Wei An knew exactly what Zhao Yu meant, and immediately said to Li Fu'an sarcastically, "We are all servants, and the power we hold is bestowed by the Emperor."

Although the Emperor's power is limited, and giving it to me means you'll have less, let's not be distant. After you leave, we might even have to pay our respects to you, Eunuch Li, don't you think?"

"You you you........."

"Alright, Eunuch Li, let's not delay His Majesty's journey." After saying that, Wei An walked to the imperial carriage without looking back and called out, "Let's proceed."

As the imperial carriage set off again in a grand procession, Li Fu'an gritted his teeth.

"Well done! You little eunuch, you wretched beggar!"

"We'll let you go crazy for two days. We'll see what happens after that!"