Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 845: The Icy Throne

“I've changed my mind,” the First Imperial Prince Jiang Qun said calmly, not finding his words the least bit shameless.

Who said I want to be emperor? Who heard it? Is there proof?

“Hey! This emperor taught you since childhood that a promise is worth a thousand gold; you must be honest and keep your promises. Have you forgotten all that?!” The Xia Emperor grew anxious. It wasn’t easy to trick him into relenting. How could he change his mind just like that?

Jiang Qun looked at his father with disbelief. Why didn’t I see you being honest and keeping your promises when you were feigning illness earlier?

“It’s no use even if you change your mind. This emperor has captured it all with a recording orb.” The Xia Emperor understood what kind of person his eldest son was and had made thorough preparations.

Just obediently become emperor.

“I have no shame!” Jiang Qun yelled, sticking his neck out like a dead pig unfazed by scalding water, a stark contrast to his elegant public image.

Father and son glared at each other like two fighting cocks, neither yielding.

In the end, the Xia Emperor couldn’t hold out and conceded first.

He let out a long sigh. “Just look at you. Everyone is fighting to inherit the throne. Why is it that when it comes to you, you absolutely refuse?

“Inheriting the throne makes you not only the ruler of the Central Continent but also the vessel of the national fortune. You know the wonders of the national fortune; it greatly aids cultivation.”

Jiang Qun also bared his heart. “Dad, you should know best as the person on the throne. The throne seems comfortable, but in reality, it’s restrictive in every way. Putting aside other things, can you travel incognito among the people like I do all day?

“Cultivators seek a carefree life, one of freedom and ease. If I ascend the throne, I’ll lose my freedom. Even with the aid of the national fortune, my mental state will deteriorate. How could I cultivate in the future?

“Huh? Dad, what’s with your expression? As a cultivator, haven’t you even comprehended such a simple principle?”

The Xia Emperor, “...”

Don’t think you’re all that impressive just because your cultivation talent is higher than your dad’s.

“Let’s also talk about that ancestor in the forbidden ground. Although I don’t know his identity, I assume he also once sat on the throne. Why did he step down from the throne? Surely it’s also because he found it stifling?

“How about this? You pick a successor you like. I think Second Younger Brother, Fourth Younger Brother, and Fifth Younger Brother all have the ambition. Let them inherit the throne, and I’ll assist him to ensure he doesn’t make mistakes.”

The Xia Emperor’s beard bristled with anger. “Nonsense! Our family has never had such a precedent in a hundred thousand years!”

“Dad, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving then. You should just rest and recuperate in peace.” Jiang Qun prepared to take his leave.

“Wait.” A sudden thought struck the Xia Emperor, and he called Jiang Qun back.

Jiang Qun had no choice but to walk back, hands tucked in his sleeves. “What?”

“Didn’t you say that when you travel incognito among the people and encounter injustice, it feels particularly satisfying when you reveal your identity?”

Jiang Qun hesitated for a moment and told the truth. “...Yes.”

“Then, how about this? You know all my habits. Transform into my appearance and handle official duties for a few days. I’ll go out and have some fun.”

Jiang Qun looked at his father in shock. Dad, do you hear what you’re saying? 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The Xia Emperor felt his son was right. For cultivators, the most important thing is freedom and ease. “I don’t have many days left to live. Can’t I enjoy life a little? As my eldest son, what’s wrong with sharing your father’s burdens?”

“As you command.” Since his father had already said so much, Jiang Qun could only comply.

“Come, come, sit here.” The Xia Emperor hurriedly vacated his seat, pressing his son onto the throne, while he went to the national treasury to find treasures that could conceal his identity.

The Xia Emperor’s cultivation was mediocre, only at the Divine Transfiguration Stage. If he relied on his own methods for disguise, he could easily be recognized. But that was fine; the national treasury was full of means to conceal one’s identity.

Jiang Qun watched his father’s retreating figure. Even from behind, he could see his father’s joy, as if he was finally liberated from the throne.

He breathed out a sigh, feeling that the throne was not comfortable at all. It was icy, the cold seeping into one’s heart.

“Why doesn’t this chair even have a cushion?

“And my dad sat here for so long, yet it’s still not warmed up?”

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Perhaps someone had intentionally spread the news of the Second Imperial Prince hosting Lu Yang, or perhaps the other imperial princes could no longer restrain themselves. Ever since “Lu Yang” left the Second Imperial Prince’s residence, “he” received gifts daily from both the Fourth Imperial Prince and the Fifth Imperial Prince.

Although Lu Yang’s inclination didn’t have a decisive effect, it could still play a massive role in the succession to the throne. Everyone wanted to win over this heavyweight chip.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy was completely oblivious to how important she was, and neither did she care why people were sending her gifts. She generously accepted them all. With these gifts, she helped Lu Yang cultivate, causing his sleep quality to improve considerably.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang was sparring with the Unbeatable Nascent Soul in the mental space.

“One Sword Into Ten Thousand Swords!” Lu Yang yelled.

High up in the mental space, densely packed swords materialized, a sight that made one’s heart shudder with fear.

The Unbeatable Nascent Soul also performed One Sword Into Ten Thousand Swords. Streaks of sword qi transformed into tangible swords that darted out from the ground.

Human and nascent soul attacked simultaneously. Tens of thousands of blades collided, sparks flying everywhere, killing intent soaring to the sky.

Next, both Lu Yang and the Unbeatable Nascent Soul executed Village in Palm. Their palms clashed with a thunderous boom.

Lu Yang had unleashed two major killing moves successively, depleting his spirit energy. Just as he was catching his breath, the Unbeatable Nascent Soul charged over and slammed into him, sending him flying.

“Stop, stop, stop. I’m not fighting anymore.” Seeing the Unbeatable Nascent Soul about to continue, Lu Yang hastily called a halt.

He and the Unbeatable Nascent Soul had the same total amount of spirit energy. However, the Unbeatable Nascent Soul still had strength left after consecutively using two moves. This implied that the Unbeatable Nascent Soul used its spirit energy more meticulously when unleashing these moves, ensuring no wastage. This is what I need to learn.

“Perform it once more for me to see.”

With the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s verbal decree, Lu Yang could command the Unbeatable Nascent Soul as he pleased. He could not only have the Unbeatable Nascent Soul spar with him but also make it repeatedly perform a specific move for him to observe and analyze.

Thus, Lu Yang’s cultivation speed increased significantly.

“Hmm? The Jiang Family’s fourth son wants to invite this immortal over.” This day, while routinely receiving gifts, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy discovered an invitation among them.

The Fourth Imperial Prince’s tone in the letter was exceedingly magnanimous, expressing his hope that Lu Yang would visit his home and allow him to extend the courtesies of a host.

Lu Yang had heard that this Fourth Imperial Prince had a strong jianghu air about him. He loved making friends and didn’t mind their status, having friends from all walks of life.

Previously, Lu Yang hadn’t paid much attention to this. But after hearing from Meng Jingzhou’s father that the Fourth Imperial Prince also had ambitions for the throne, he began contemplating the purpose behind the Fourth Imperial Prince’s actions.

From another perspective, having friends from all walks of life indicated that the Fourth Imperial Prince’s eyes and ears were everywhere—a terrifying intelligence network. I’m afraid even Senior Brother Dai’s intelligence isn’t as detailed as the Fourth Imperial Prince’s.

Lu Yang pondered. It appears that this Fourth Imperial Prince feels that he has sent enough gifts and established some rapport, which is why he sent the invitation.

“Immortal Fairy, are you going?”

“Sure, why not?” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy had enjoyed herself the last time she visited the Second Imperial Prince’s residence.