"Thank you."

After speaking, he bowed slightly to Kang Bai.

"Patriarch Liu is too kind!"

Kang Bai nodded slightly.

Liu Siyuan turned and left the Ritual Department, but his steps felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Given Kang Bai’s attitude and his uncle not seeing him, something major must have happened.

"How could it be?"

...

Prince’s Mansion.

Qin Tiandao also couldn’t believe the news he’d heard, as Liu Sheng’s strength was top among the major figures, even ranked first.

He knew the details of the last battle with Duke Qin.

"Do you think it’s true?"

He glanced at Mr. Wu who was beside him.

"It should be true, the Ritual Department isn’t seeing anyone now, not even Liu Siyuan saw Liu Sheng, so the information is probably accurate."

"Kang Bai is handling things at the Ritual Department now."

"Also, Prince Xuan of the Molan Mansion has arrived."

Although Shen Chong had warned them, Qin Tiandao had his people in the Imperial Army, so it wasn’t possible to hide the truth.

"Liu Sheng sees him as the successor of the Ritual Department, he entered the Imperial City overnight, so it must be true."

Qin Tiandao’s face remained expressionless.

Even Mr. Wu couldn’t guess what he was thinking at the moment.

After a long pause, Qin Tiandao sighed heavily, showing regret, "Great Yu has lost a giant!"

This situation was undoubtedly adding insult to injury.

...

Ritual Department.

"How is the Chief Eunuch feeling?"

Chen Xuan asked lightly, looking at Liu Sheng, whose complexion seemed much better.

"It’s not that fast, but I do have some strength now."

Although feeling like a cripple at the moment, with the Spiritual Liquid, his recovery was only a matter of time, just needing some patience.

After dedicating himself to Great Yu for so many years, it was a good time to take a rest now.

"That’s good!"

Hearing this, Chen Xuan was relieved.

"I owe you for this favor, and it’s delayed your cultivation of the Sacred Body."

Liu Sheng felt slightly apologetic, as he disliked owing others, especially a junior like Chen Xuan.

A lifetime of self-reliance made it hard to accept, but he had no choice.

So he felt quite uneasy.

"You don’t need to say that, just rest well, you saved my life once, this is nothing."

"Don’t worry about the Ritual Department, with Kang Bai, if there’s anything that can’t be resolved, there’s Elder Zhan. The benefits of Spiritual Liquid are many, maybe you might even advance further this time."

Chen Xuan’s words caused a stir in Liu Sheng’s heart.

Advance further!

Breaking Ninth Layer?!

As a Martial Artist and a peak Eighth Layer powerhouse, he had surely thought about the Ninth Layer, but after all these years without any progress, he had long given up.

Now, with Chen Xuan mentioning it, his previously calm mind was stirred again.

"Can it really be?"

Liu Sheng felt his mouth dry, excitement bubbling in his eyes.

"I think there’s hope!"

This is the Spiritual Liquid, nurturing the existence of the Stone Race, so he wouldn’t be surprised if Liu Sheng could break into the Ninth Layer.

"Good!"

Liu Sheng clapped his large hand on his shoulder, the gesture was so strong it tugged at the injuries in his internal organs, contorting his expression with pain.

"You old man... be calm, it’s just the Ninth Layer, no need for that!"

Chen Xuan wanted to laugh but respected the old man’s dignity, so he suppressed his laughter, adjusting his blanket.

"You brat!"

Liu Sheng laughed and cursed; he hadn’t laughed since his injury.

"Thanks!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"I said you don’t need to!"

He then helped him, "Lie down and get a good sleep, you didn’t rest well last night."

Liu Sheng slowly lay down.

"In this world, no matter what happens, it’s not more important than oneself, sleep."

Under Chen Xuan’s persuasion, Liu Sheng slowly closed his eyes.

Emptying his mind.

Shortly after, a faint snoring was heard in the room.

Watching the old man, Chen Xuan couldn’t help but feel saddened, as the old man had dedicated his life to Great Yu, it’s time he lived for himself for once.

He sat beside the bed for a while before leaving the room, gently closing the door and exhaling deeply.

He had carefully checked while Liu Sheng was sleeping, and there should be no major problems, just needing time.

This way he could be at ease.

...

Star Hall.

"Lord Hall Master, I’ll leave Xiaoqi to you, sir."

Zhan Tian looked at the Hall Master.

He was heading to Abyss River and couldn’t coach Xiaoqi, others wouldn’t do, so he had to take him to Star Hall.

"Okay!"

The Hall Master nodded slightly, "Go without worry, Xiaoqi has me, there won’t be any issues."

"Lord Hall Master, your words...."

Zhan Tian was speechless, go without worry?

He wasn’t going to die!

"You have strong life force, you won’t die."

"This might even be your opportunity."

The Hall Master’s words made Zhan Tian’s face change, then he became excited, "Do you mean?"

"See for yourself if you’re lucky enough?"

"You’ve been too comfortable all these years, this is why you’re stuck in the Late Stage of Eighth Layer."

"Let yourself loose a bit, maybe you’ll achieve a breakthrough."

"That’s all, go now."

The Hall Master led Xiaoqi inside afterwards.

Meanwhile, Zhan Tian’s old eyes were filled with excitement, the Hall Master’s words didn’t miss him, realm breakthrough!

These two words had almost made him lose hope!

Being the only one capable of cultivating the Sacred Body in Great Yu, he was just in the Late Stage of the Eighth Layer.

Although outwardly calm, those old folks never missed a chance to tease him about it.

"Hmph!"

"Once I reach the peak of Eighth Layer, I’ll punch them dead, those mouthy ones!"

Originally annoyed about going to Abyss River, but now... as the Hall Master said, he plans to let loose.

Time flew by, and soon a month had passed.

In a small courtyard of the Ritual Department.

Lan Meng’Er and Gu Pengyou were tending to the flowers.