Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 973: An Audience with the Emperor (Part 1)

The term "treasure" carries a special definition—it’s not just anything that can bear the title; otherwise, it’s a complete joke.

Usually, treasures refer to the most top-tier items, including heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

Wang Chen didn’t actually have any intention of killing Old Mu, after all, this was the benevolent land under the Emperor’s feet, and even if justified, one couldn’t easily take a life.

Earlier, he had only incapacitated two fourth-tier Martial Generals who had dared to attack him.

He hadn’t expected that his palm strike would genuinely produce such an effect!

"Then I’ll give you one last chance."

Wang Chen withdrew his palm and said indifferently, "If you dare to pull any tricks again…"

Crack!

Before he finished speaking, the table in front of him suddenly shattered into pieces, scattering noisily all over the floor.

The furnishings within the Medicine King Manor were built with grandeur, and even the furniture was not of ordinary quality; the large table in the front hall made of hundreds of years old ebony, both luxurious in style and tough in texture, insusceptible to ordinary axes and swords.

And yet, it inexplicably fell apart.

What made it unbelievable was that the ebony box, silver note, and tea set placed on the table appeared completely unaffected, not following the table down to the floor!

They seemed as if held by an invisible hand, suspended in midair without a single movement.

Everyone present, except for Wang Chen, stared wide-eyed!

Particularly Shangguan Pengfei and Elder Mu, whose shock was beyond words.

Both were knowledgeable and knew such a phenomenon was not the work of ghosts and gods but the result of a martial artist’s projected Qi Energy.

But what kind of cultivation level would one need to achieve this without leaving any trace?

A fifth-tier Martial Ancestor!

The seemingly no more than twenty-year-old Wang Chen, was actually a fifth-tier powerhouse!!

Elder Mu wasn’t too surprised; after all, his two fourth-tier subordinates had been easily incapacitated by Wang Chen, so having the strength of a fifth-tier Martial Ancestor was the most reasonable explanation.

Shangguan Pengfei, however, felt profoundly terrible.

After a moment, the two managed to regain their composure; Elder Mu hurriedly said, "Dare not, this humble one dares not!"

He was very clear; this was Wang Chen’s final warning!

The cunning old man quickly went to the inner courtyard and soon returned to the front hall with a white jade box in his hands.

In truth, he had a chance to flee; after all, Wang Chen wasn’t watching him closely, and there were many secret passages within Medicine King Manor’s inner courtyard for escape.

But Elder Mu truly no longer dared to gamble, he couldn’t afford to lose!

Wang Chen beckoned, first taking back the silver note he had paid earlier.

To recoup the initial expense was fair and lawful, and Wang Chen could claim his right brightly.

Next was the moment to see the treasured item they would use to apologize.

The white jade box held by Elder Mu was over five feet long and two feet wide, the jade warm and smooth, showing no impurities or flaws on the surface, clearly top-quality Mutton Fat White Jade.

Not to mention what was inside, the box itself was worth a great deal.

In fact, such a large piece of jade used to make a storage box was utterly wasteful!

Elder Mu held the jade box up to Wang Chen, his expression indescribable.

Regret, pain, annoyance, sadness…

His face was wrinkled like dried orange peel, almost to the point of crying on the spot; such a grief-stricken appearance made Wang Chen himself become intensely curious about what the box contained.

He reached out and lifted the lid of the box.

It’s worth mentioning that the lid of the box was sealed with beeswax around the edges, stamped with a special seal.

A golden-yellow ginseng, as thick as a child’s arm, suddenly appeared before Wang Chen’s eyes!

Oh ho!

Even with Wang Chen’s extensive experience, he couldn’t help but want to whistle at this moment.

He had stumbled upon an incredible find!

The ginseng itself was over a foot long and displayed a clear human shape, with a distinct head, body, and limbs. Its countless roots were exceedingly intact, without any signs of damage or breakage.

Because the roots were so dense and long, they had to be tied up with a red string inside this five-foot-long jade box, otherwise, they couldn’t be fully spread out.

Its size, shape, and color all indicated that this ginseng had grown in the deep forests for more than a thousand years.

To say it was a precious treasure was an understatement!

What truly thrilled Wang Chen was the burst of Spiritual Energy that greeted him the instant he lifted the lid of the box!

This long-missed Spiritual Energy caused Wang Chen’s spirit to waver momentarily, and all the pores of his body opened at once.

He instinctively took a deep breath and then immediately closed the jade box.

Because Wang Chen’s actions were so swift, Shangguan Pengfei beside him didn’t have time to get a clear look at the contents.

"We’re even now."

Wang Chen grabbed the jade box containing the millennium-old ginseng and said indifferently, "Elder Mu, consider yourself lucky this time. I hope you take this as a warning and abide by the law from now on, to avoid harming yourself and others."

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Elder Mu, with a crestfallen face, nodded and stuttered, "I’ll keep it firmly in mind."

This treasure had been his pride for over a decade, and he had gone to great lengths to acquire it for the purpose of prolonging his life in his old age.

Now, it had simply fallen into Wang Chen’s hands at no cost, paining him as if his heart were being carved out!

But even the most precious treasures couldn’t compare with one’s own life.

"Lord Shangguan..."

Wang Chen turned to Shangguan Pengfei and said, "We shall meet again someday."

"Wait!" Shangguan Pengfei swallowed and quickly interjected, "Lord Wang, you agreed that I would host you today. Let’s have a drink at the Fragrant Sky Pavilion. You wouldn’t disregard this face, would you?"

Despite the strength Wang Chen had demonstrated, which deeply shocked him, he couldn’t completely dispel his greed.

He was extremely curious about the treasure in the jade box and, coveting the million silver notes Wang Chen had just taken back, he once again entertained a foolish thought, trying to keep the engagement going.

"Sorry."

Wang Chen said flatly, "I am fortunate to have an audience with the Emperor tomorrow. I must prepare my attire for entering the Imperial Palace, so I can only appreciate Lord Shangguan’s kindness in spirit."

An imperial summons to meet the Emperor!

Shangguan Pengfei was stunned anew.

By the time he came to his senses, Wang Chen had already left with great strides.

Shangguan Pengfei felt both jealousy and anger, venting his full grievance on Elder Mu, "You old coot, what did you do to attract such trouble? Are you trying to get me killed?"

Elder Mu was almost crying, "Lord Shangguan, I didn’t want this either!"

Shangguan Pengfei asked in a low voice, "So what’s the valuable thing you gave him?"

Elder Mu dared not deceive him and told the truth.

After hearing it, Shangguan Pengfei widened his eyes, "Well done, Old Mu, hiding such a thing! You better give me an explanation today, or forget about running your manor again!"

At this moment, Elder Mu’s heartache was like a river flowing in reverse!

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The first update is here.