"This servant understands!"

How could Uriyangkhad not understand? If he were in the Fourth Prince's shoes, he wouldn't have rashly trusted him either. After all, loyalty is very important, and trusting the wrong person could have very serious consequences.

"It's best if you understand!"

The Fourth Prince did not believe Uriyangkha's words; for now, they were merely master and servant in name only.

"I will give you a chance to prove yourself. Of course, if your performance does not satisfy me, then you know what will happen!"

"This servant will not let my master down!"

Uriyangkhad isn't stupid.

He was the commander of the garrison of the cultivators in the small town of Zichuan; without sufficient wisdom and strategy, he couldn't shoulder such a heavy responsibility. He certainly possessed the ability to assess situations and act accordingly.

"Then you may leave!"

The Fourth Prince appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was far from at peace.

Uriyangkhai's advancement to the Nascent Soul stage will grant him a title and allow him to be put to other uses. However, the imperial court has yet to issue any decree, indicating that the Crown Prince intends to keep Uriyangkhai here to restrain him. Now that Uriyangkhai has chosen to submit to him, it means that he is no longer constrained in Zichuan and can act freely.

Having absolute power feels great.

Uriyangkhad bowed respectfully and withdrew.

Wuliangha was quite excited as he left the city lord's mansion. He had already taken the first step, so taking the second and third steps would be much easier. Moreover, his guilt towards the court and the new emperor, the crown prince, dissipated quickly. In his view, it wasn't that he had betrayed the emperor, but rather that the crown prince hadn't valued him.

Despite advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, he still serves as a minor garrison commander in this small town of Zichuan, while Zuo Tang is the deputy commander. Zichuan is not a strategic location, yet it requires two Nascent Soul stage cultivators to oversee it.

Think about it, it's a joke!

Uriyangkhad found ample excuses for his betrayal, and he did so with a sense of self-righteousness.

...

The Fourth Prince was overjoyed.

He said he couldn't trust the Uriyangkhai's allegiance now, but in reality, he believed the Uriyangkhai wouldn't dare to lie to him.

Although Wuliangha was a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, this Nascent Soul Realm cultivator had something to ask for.

How could someone who needs his help dare to play tricks on him?

As for what Uriyangkhapa wanted, the Fourth Prince didn't need to bother guessing; he knew it already.

The demonic beast pet of his own wife could devour heavenly tribulations. This was an irresistible temptation for any cultivator.

Cultivators defy the heavens, and whenever they achieve a breakthrough in their cultivation realm, a heavenly tribulation often looms. No cultivator dares to guarantee their success in overcoming the tribulation. Those who fail may be fortunate enough to become a wandering immortal and begin their cultivation anew, while those who are unlucky will have their souls scattered and vanish into nothingness, with no possibility of reincarnation.

Wuliangha had finally become a great cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, so it was quite common for him to want to advance further or even ascend to the upper realm.

"Congratulations, Your Highness!"

After seeing Uriyangkha off, Dai Duo hurriedly turned back to congratulate the Fourth Prince.

The Fourth Prince simply waved his hand and said, "All of this is thanks to my wife!"

"Your Highness, I have an idea!"

Dai Duo was well aware that all of this was because of Rong Xi, and when the Uriyangkha came to submit, he was already thinking about expanding the influence of his master's wife.

Having overcome the tribulation, there will be no more pressure from now on.

What a temptation!

"Master, the Princess Consort has obtained the inheritance of the ancient Yantian Sect. The Xiaoyao Sect also obtained a portion of the Yantian Sect's inheritance, which is why it has grown to its current size."

"My lord, this servant believes that the Princess Consort should establish a new sect and re-establish the banner of the Yantian Sect!"

Dai Duo looked at the Fourth Prince and slowly revealed his plan.

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince frowned, then relaxed, and then frowned again.

He knew very well that what Dai Duo said made a lot of sense. If Rong Xi could really use the name of the Ancient Yantian Sect, he would definitely receive tremendous help.

But the Fourth Prince was also thinking about another issue. He was a prince, and a man. Shouldn't he be the one to support his wife?

Now, it seems abnormal that he has to rely on the power of his wife to gradually expand his influence.

My skills are too poor!

Dai Duo's words snapped the Fourth Prince out of his elation at the Uriyangkhai's allegiance. He looked down at Dai Duo, his gaze suddenly sharpening and tinged with coldness, and said calmly, "Dai Duo, what you just said has been heard by me. If you dare tell any third person, especially not your wife, without my permission, no matter how many merits you have made, I will not tolerate it!"

"master……?"

Dai Duo was stunned, not understanding why the Fourth Prince would suddenly say such a thing.

"Step back!"

The Fourth Prince would not explain to Dai Duo why he acted this way.

As a prince, now a prince of the blood, doesn't he have any dignity?

Even if his own wife wanted to reopen the ancient Yantian Sect, it had to be her own willingness and desire, not something done to help him. If he, Aisin Gioro Yinzhen, didn't even have this much backbone, he would truly be wasting his surname.

However, his immediate priority is to improve his strength.

The blessed land of the Imperial Scripture Pavilion has already been taken over by the Crown Prince, although entry is possible by paying a price. However, the Fourth Prince is well aware that his current strength cannot be significantly enhanced by any blessed land.

Perhaps I should go and explore some places.

If he cultivates step by step, even if he reaches the Nascent Soul Realm in the future, his achievements will be nothing more than ordinary.

"Su Peisheng!"

After pondering for a long time, the Fourth Prince shouted and summoned Su Peisheng in.

"master!"

Su Peisheng appeared quickly and stood respectfully to the side.

"I will be away for a while. During this time, all matters in the manor shall be handled by the Princess Consort."

The Fourth Prince looked at Su Peisheng and slowly said, "Even major matters within the small town of Zichuan must be approved by the Princess Consort. If anyone disobeys, I authorize you to mobilize the Blood God Guards and kill them without mercy!"

"Yes, sir!"

Su Peisheng responded solemnly.

He was a servant of the Fourth Prince and knew him quite well. The Fourth Prince's words clearly indicated that he was about to do something important, and that this matter would take quite some time.

"very good!"

The Fourth Prince nodded. "Go back and tell your wife that I have something to attend to and will be back in three to five days, or at most a month. During this time, I entrust all matters, big and small, to you!"

"Your servant obeys!"

Su Peisheng didn't dare ask the Fourth Prince where he was going; such a question was not one he should ask.

After the Fourth Prince waved his hand to dismiss Su Peisheng, he took out a palm-sized array plate from his storage bracelet and channeled his spiritual energy into it.