Back at the inn, Zhang Ruochen entered the inner space of the Time and Space Crystal, beginning his cultivation.

  Even if I have to stay in Wang City for two days as Chen Ruo, I must make good use of these two days and not waste them.

  "Since Shen Qi Cao can't be found, the only option is to refine San Ye Sheng Qi Cao and strive to raise cultivation to the late stage of Di Ji Realm as quickly as possible."

  Three-leaf Sacred Air Grass, only grows in the land of Semi-Saint Meteorite, constantly absorbing the sacred power of Semi-Saint, possessing medicinal properties that enhance physical constitution and cultivation.

  Now, Zhang Ruochen still has fifty-three stalks of Three-leaf Sage Grass. As long as all are refined, there is still hope to break through to the late stage of Di Ji in a short period of time.

  According to Zhang Ruochen's calculations, it would take at least four months to fully refine the medicinal properties of the fifty-three Three-Leaf Sage Grasses and transform them into his own power.

  For other martial artists who have reached the extreme realm, spending four months to break through a boundary is already considered quite fast. However, for Zhang Ruochen now, it's still too slow.

  "Four months' time, even if we borrow the power of the Time Crystal, it would take about a month and a half."

  Zhang Ruochen was quite clear about his current situation, a month and a half's time, it was neither long nor short. The situation was changing, no one knew what the next step would be, or what kind of situation they would face.

  There is no other way now, can only work hard to cultivate, try to improve the martial arts attainments.

  Zhang Ruochen separated three of the Three-leafed Sacred Qi Grass, put them in another jade box, and prepared to take them back to the palace to give to the Ninth Princess.

  The medicinal properties of the Three-Leafed Sacred Air Grass were no longer very obvious to Zhang Ruochen. However, the Ninth Princess was now at the Xuanji Boundary cultivation level, and for her, even a single sprout of Three-Leafed Sacred Air Grass was an invaluable treasure that could be used to temper her martial body and expand her Qi Lake.

  In the inner space of the Time-Space Crystal, Zhang Ruochen spent six days and refined four Three-Leafed Sacred Qi Grasses. His martial arts cultivation did not show a significant improvement, but it was more concentrated and pure than before.

  "Fifty stalks of Three-Leaf Sage Grass might be enough to help me break through the boundary. By the time my cultivation reaches the late stage of Earth Extreme, I estimate that the Three-Leaf Sage Grass will be even more negligible in its use to me."

  Martial arts training is originally a step-by-step process, requiring gradual and progressive practice.

  However, Zhang Ruochen took another path, that is, through the most expensive cultivation resources, to improve his cultivation at the fastest speed.

  At the same time, he also used elixirs and holy power to refine his physique, strengthen his body, and expand his energy sea. It can be said that in terms of upgrading his physical quality, Zhang Ruochen spared no expense.

  This road is completely unacceptable for others.

  First of all, the consumption of cultivation resources is a staggering figure.

  For example: 50 stalks of Three-leaf Holy Spirit Grass, worth up to 15 million silver coins, were used by Zhang Ruochen just to break through the late stage of the Earth Extreme Boundary.

  Even Huang Yanchen, who had a strong family background, couldn't afford such a huge consumption of resources.

  Secondly, Zhang Ruochen has already cultivated his martial soul and has a strong spiritual power. His understanding of the way of martial arts has reached the level of Tianji Boundary's Great Perfection. Therefore, he dares to refine and cultivate resources without any scruples, at the fastest speed, breaking through boundaries.

  This is Zhang Ruochen's greatest advantage

  If it were another warrior who dared to cultivate like him, they would have already gone mad.

  Martial arts training is like pouring water into a wooden barrel. Other martial artists not only add water to the barrel but also constantly add planks, making the barrel higher and able to hold more water.

  However, Zhang Ruochen already had a wooden bucket, but the water in the bucket had been poured out by someone. So even if he started all over again, he only needed to add water to the wooden bucket and didn't have to worry about whether it could hold enough water or not.

  That is to say, before Zhang Ruochen reached the state of Tianji Dajuan, his cultivation path was smooth and unobstructed.

  "The king has returned to the palace"

  Zhang Ruochen removed the metal mask from his face, changed into a brocade robe of an inner palace scholar of Wushu Academy, hired a carriage and headed straight for the direction of the royal palace.

  "His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince has returned."

  The Ninth Prince has returned to the palace.

  The news of Zhang Ruochen's return quickly spread throughout the palace.

  Zhang Ruochen immediately went to Yuwu Palace to pay his respects to Princess Lin.

  The palace maids in the Jade Washing Palace, upon seeing Zhang Ruochen, all revealed eyes of reverence and worship, immediately kneeling down to pay their respects, extremely respectful.

  The mother and son met, and naturally they were warm and affectionate, asking about each other's well-being. Lin Fei grasped Zhang Ruochen's hand tightly, not letting go for a long time, her eyes brimming with tears as she said: "As long as you're back, it's all good, as long as you're back."

  "I should have taken more time off to come back and see Mother." Zhang Ruochen looked at Lin Fei, finally feeling the warmth of kinship in his heart.

  Zhang Ruochen showed extraordinary talent in the Wumeng Academy, and was also engaged to Yun Chenjun, the princess of Qianshui State. Lin Fei's status in the palace gradually rose, and she could receive some body-refining elixirs that only warriors could use every month.

  In the past year, Lin Fei's complexion has improved a lot, as if she has become ten years younger.

  "It's a pity that Mother didn't activate the Divine Martial Seal, otherwise I would have had some cultivation resources to give to Mother." Zhang Ruochen said.

  Lin Fei gently stroked Zhang Ruochen's head, pursed her lips and smiled, saying: "Cultivation resources are originally very expensive, you can keep them for yourself to use, as long as you can become a strong martial artist, Mother will be happier than anything."

  A soft voice came from outside, "Ninth brother, ninth brother, return to the palace, Lin Fei is also here."

  Jiugun Zhuzhang Yu Xi Fengfeng Huohuo burst in from outside, saw Lin Fei and was slightly startled at first, then smiled and immediately became gentle, respectfully saluting Lin Fei.

  Zhang Ruochen gently patted Lin Fei's hand and said, "Mother, I have something to discuss with Ninth Sister first. I'll come back to keep you company for dinner tonight."

  Lin Fei smiled and nodded, saying: "You go"

  Zhang Ruochen pulled Ninth Princess out of the Jade Washing Palace, and smiled slightly: "Ninth sister, how is your cultivation of Tianhe Jade Classic going? Is there anything you don't understand?"

  The Tianhe Jade Classic was passed down by Zhang Ruochen to the Ninth Princess, a ghost-level lower-grade cultivation technique. In the 36 states of the Tianmo Ridge, it is absolutely the top-notch defeating technique.

  The Ninth Princess looked up with her chin raised, and said proudly: "I've already reached the second layer. After my martial arts cultivation entered the late stage of the Mystic Extreme Realm, half a year later, the Wushang Academy will be recruiting students, and I'll also sign up. At that time, we'll both be students of the Wushang Academy, and you'll have to call me 'Senior Brother' too. Hehe."

  "Later Stage of the Profound Void Realm"

  Zhang Ruochen slightly furrowed his brow and said, "Lin Xuanji has already reached the Small Extreme Realm of the Mystic Extreme Boundary, which is one boundary higher than you. In this year's end-of-year assessment, you are definitely not her match."

  "How can that compare to Lin Suo's entry into the Wudang Sacred Land, Cloud Platform Sect? Her martial arts cultivation will naturally soar." The Ninth Princess glanced at her mouth, somewhat dissatisfied.

  Zhang Ruochen said: "But you are cultivating a ghost-level lower-grade technique, which is unknown how many times more powerful than the technique she cultivates. What's going on, tell me clearly"

  The Ninth Princess stuck out her tongue and said, "Is this how you talk to your sister? Alright, I'll be honest with you. Actually, I wanted to compete for the top spot on the Yellow Rankings, so I spent half a year in the Yellow Extreme Boundary."

  Zhang Ruochen said: "Is it possible to become the first on the Imperial Ranking List?"

  "Of course, I have opened up 22 meridians. If I couldn't even get first place on the Yellow List, that would be too embarrassing." The Ninth Princess said with a smile.

  Even the Seventh Prince Zhang Tiangu, known as the number one genius of Tianmo Ridge's thirty-six counties and states, only opened up twenty-three meridians. She had only one less meridian than Zhang Tiangu, and she couldn't help but feel proud in her heart.

  Zhang Ruochen shook his head and said, "The cultivation methods you and the Seventh Prince are using are both low-grade ghost-level techniques. Even the Sixth Sacred Technique of the Seven Princes is not as good as the Jade River Heavenly Scripture. You have even opened up one less meridian than him, what's there to be proud of?"

  The Ninth Princess crossed her arms, glared with both eyes and said: "Seventh Brother is the number one genius of Tianmo Ridge's thirty-six counties. How can I compare to him? Even if the number of meridians I opened was the same as his, I still wouldn't be a match for him."

  It has to be said that Zhang Tiangu's innate talent far surpasses the Nine Prefectures' Master and Zhang Ruochen, but because he was born in Yunwu Commandery, he couldn't get the top-notch cultivation method, so his current level is only this.

  Zhang Ruochen saw the appearance of Jiugun's master and couldn't help but laugh, saying: "From now on, remember that when it comes to rankings, if you can compete, go for it. If not, there's no need to waste time trying to force it. Staying in Huangji border for a while won't hurt you either. I'll let this matter slide, just don't be so impulsive again."

  As he spoke, Zhang Ruochen took out a jade box and handed it to Jiu Junzhu, saying: "Inside, there are three stalks of Three-Leafed Sacred Qi Grass. If you can refine them all, I guarantee that your physique will be upgraded again, although still not comparable to mine and the Seventh Prince's at the same cultivation level, but at least it will reach Two Extremes, or even Two Extremes and a half."

  "What is two absolutes and what is half of an absolute?" asked the Ninth Princess.

  Zhang Ruochen said: "When you enter Wumeng Xuegong, you will naturally understand."

  In the distance, a series of footsteps came, Zhang Ruochen felt something in his heart and immediately looked towards the garden gate.

  A man in his early twenties, wearing a golden robe, with thick eyebrows and a sharp face, walked in from the main gate with a steady pace, giving off an air of nobility.

  Walking alongside him was a beautiful woman with a slender figure, looking around twenty years old, with skin as white as snow and long black hair. A single smile from her seemed to bring the warmth of spring. If she were standing in a crowd, she would undoubtedly stand out, catching everyone's eye at once.

  The two of them were strolling in the garden, followed by a large crowd of people, including the three princes, five princes, six princes, Lin Chenyu, Lin Xianshan, and some warriors that Zhang Ruocheng did not know.

  They followed all the way, either chatting and laughing, or pointing at the scenery, and also listening to flattering words from the crowd.

  "His Highness the Seventh Prince, indeed a high-ranking official. Those heretical rodents from the Black Market and the Moon-Worshipping Cult will soon be exterminated by the Wu City Academy and the Cloud Platform Sect."

  "Now that Seventh Brother has returned to Wang City, who else dares to be reckless in Wang City?"

  That man in golden robes, suddenly stopped in his tracks, gazing at Zhang Ruochen and Jiugun Jun standing in the center of the garden. At a glance, it seemed as if they were two young lovers having a secret rendezvous.

  The Ninth Princess obviously had some fear of that man in golden robes, and immediately went forward to greet him, bowing and saying: "Yu Xi pays her respects to Seventh Brother."

  "It turned out that he was the Seventh Prince, Zhang TianGui." Zhang RuoChen's eyes narrowed and stared at the man in golden robes.

  Today, Zhang Ruochen finally saw for the first time that one rumored Seventh Prince.