For a moment, Chu Xiujie seemed to hear several heartbreaking sounds. Chu Xiuhao had thought that Chu Xiujie must have paid a lot to achieve such a high position, but he didn't expect that it was all thanks to the ancestor. This made his elder brother, who had been servile as a disciple in other sects for many years, feel very embarrassed.

Chu Xiuhao spoke again, "Brother, since you are in charge of the duties of the city lord, I guess you don't have much time to practice, right? Brother, you are not still a seventh-grade warrior, right? If so, your title of prince seems a bit unworthy."

Chu Xiuhao knew that the only thing he could be proud of was that his cultivation was slightly higher than his brother's. As for other aspects, Chu Xiuhao couldn't seem to find any advantages that could compare with his brother.

Chu Xiujie did not directly answer the question about his cultivation level, but pretended to be very embarrassed and said: "Why don't you tell me about your gains outside in the past few years first, and we can talk about my martial artist level later." There was a hint of imperceptible cunning in his tone.

Chu Xiuhao sighed as he looked at his brother's embarrassment. No matter how much this man boasted, no matter how much he achieved, he was still his brother. He couldn't get too hung up on these things; after all, blood was thicker than water.

Chu Xiuhao said, "Brother, I am now a fifth-rank warrior and have gained some fame in the martial arts world. Although I cannot compare to the power of your Yaocheng City Lord, at least I have my place in the world of warriors."

There was a hint of pride and helplessness in Chu Xiuhao's voice.

After hearing this, Chu Xiujie smiled and applauded his elder brother. He seemed not surprised by his elder brother's achievement, and seemed to be genuinely happy for his brother's improved strength.

Chu Xiujie smiled and said, "Big brother's cultivation has improved so quickly, it's really admirable."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiuhao thought his brother was genuinely congratulating him. After all, he had endured a lot of hardships to become a fifth-rank warrior. And his minor fame in the martial arts world was just self-promotion. In this world, fifth-rank warriors were not even worth the attention of the bigwigs.

Chu Xiuhao was now just an ordinary disciple of a large sect in Cang State, a country adjacent to Wei State. Otherwise, how could he have rushed to Wei State immediately after receiving the news that the royal family had a peerless secret manual? He wanted to go home because life outside was not good.

Only he knew the bitterness in his heart, but it was worth it to be admired by his younger brother. Just when Chu Xiuhao was sighing, Chu Xiujie's next words almost pissed him off to death.

Chu Xiujie said modestly, "I'm not very talented, but I'm now a fifth-rank warrior." His tone was lighthearted, as if he was talking about a trivial matter. However, it was this understatement that was most irritating.

Chu Xiuhao was shocked to hear that his younger brother was also a fifth-rank warrior. You have to know that his younger brother was a few years younger than him. When he left, his younger brother's martial arts cultivation was only at the entry level. How could he be a fifth-rank warrior like him now?

Chu Xiuhao felt an indescribable mixture of surprise and resentment. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, then asked Chu Xiujie, "Did you encounter some fortuitous encounter? Otherwise, how could your martial arts skills improve so quickly?"

Chu Xiujie decided to stop teasing his brother and said, "Actually, this is why the ancestors asked you to come back. His Majesty gave our royal family a peerless secret manual. Many people have comprehended their own skills from it. I am just practicing a skill that others have comprehended."

After hearing Chu Xiujie's words, both Chu Xiuhao and the others around him were shocked. Those of them who had been in other sects knew what a peerless secret manual meant. It wasn't just a shortcut to improving one's cultivation, it was also the key to the rise and fall of a sect or a family.

Chu Xiuhao was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "I see, no wonder you've made such rapid progress. But is this secret book really that magical?"

Chu Xiujie nodded, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes. "Yes, big brother. You may not believe me, but you must believe our Majesty. The secret manual His Majesty gave us is truly extraordinary. It not only contains profound martial arts theory, but also contains cultivation methods that our predecessors could hardly imagine. Many people in the clan have broken through bottlenecks because of it. Some even went from eighth-grade warriors to second-grade warriors in less than a month."

Chu Xiuhao felt a mixture of emotions after hearing this. He wanted to ask himself what the injuries and hardships he had endured during these years of wandering around in the outside world meant. His heart was filled with doubts and resentment.

Chu Xiuhao asked, "Then can we go to the ancestors and ask them to see this peerless secret book?"

Chu Xiujie smiled and said, "All members of the royal family are qualified to comprehend the peerless secrets bestowed by His Majesty. Therefore, there is no need to rush. What you need most now is to follow me and carefully understand the changes that have taken place in the State of Wei this year and the policies promulgated by His Majesty. Otherwise, I am truly afraid that you will commit some crime, and even the intervention of the ancestors will be useless."

Chu Xiuhao was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "It seems that we really need to understand the current situation of Wei State. Since you have become the person in charge of Yaocheng, then our next itinerary will be arranged by you, brother."

After all, the changes that have taken place in the State of Wei now really make Chu Xiuhao confused. He should follow his younger brother to get some basic information first.

Chu Xiujie replied, "Don't worry, big brother. I will make sure everything is clearly arranged for you."

Chu Xiujie led his brother and the others to the City Lord's Mansion. When they saw the grandeur of the City Lord's Mansion, Chu Xiuhao and the others were once again overwhelmed. Compared with Chu Xiujie's life, what kind of hard life were they living outside? Their hearts were filled with envy and emotion.

After entering the house and feeling the warmth, Chu Xiuhao finally understood what it meant to enjoy life. He decided not to leave Kaifeng City this time. He could enjoy such good treatment in Wei State and improve his cultivation, so why would he go to other countries and work like a slave?

Chu Xiuxian's current mood is like that of a person who works hard as a cow or a horse and is ready to go home to show off his achievements, only to find out after returning home that his house has been demolished and he has received a large sum of money and several houses.

Chu Xiuhao and the others had also figured it out, and they too would give up. What's the point of ambition? Can ambition compare to the speed of improving one's cultivation level with a secret manual bestowed by His Majesty?

The story between Chu Xiujie and Chu Xiuhao continued to unfold in the three Acropolis, and the three princes who were conferred the title of princes received the envy and admiration of many princes.