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Just as Wang Xiaoqiang was admiring the luxury of the Jade Emperor Hall, Huang Ce had already come out.

In fact, Huang Ce had just summoned several key ministers of the Imperial Court, including Prince Ann, in the Jade Emperor Hall. He hadn't left yet when he heard about Wang Xiaoqiang's arrival, ecstatic, he returned to the Jade Emperor Hall.

Seeing Huang Ce, Wang Xiaoqiang slightly cupped his fists, "I, Minister Wang Xiaoqiang, pay my respects to Your Majesty, wishing Your Majesty health and well-being!"

It was a special privilege granted by Huang Ce, allowing Wang Xiaoqiang the freedom to kneel before His Majesty, so Huang Ce could say nothing of it.

Seeing no outsiders around, Huang Ce walked directly over, scanned with his Divine Sense, a flash of surprise and doubt flickered through his deep eyes. He patted Wang Xiaoqiang on the shoulder, and said, "Eh? Little Qiang, you've already advanced to Immortal Sage?"

Wang Xiaoqiang calmly replied, "This is all thanks to Your Majesty's nurturing..."

"Haha, Little Qiang, you've learned to flatter, but today you picked the wrong target..." Huang Ce said, "Your advancement to Immortal Sage has nothing to do with me."

"Your Majesty, you are wrong. If you hadn't allowed me to go to the North Sea to slay demons, I wouldn't have obtained a large number of Demon Hearts. Without myriad Demon Hearts as cultivation resources, I wouldn't have advanced to Immortal Sage in such a short time!"

"Haha, yes, Little Qiang, you not only have courage but are also a person of strategy. Looks like I didn't pick the wrong person." Huang Ce said, "Little Qiang, on your trip to the North Sea, you killed countless demons, and I hear you've even slain the infamous North Sea Demon King and Purple-Eyed Demon Emperor—quite the merit, and a deed benefiting the entire Immortal Realm. As an official of the Yellow Dragon Empire on this expedition, you have earned great glory for our empire. Little Qiang, with such great achievements, what reward would you like from me..."

Saying this, Huang Ce inadvertently glanced at the small star on Wang Xiaoqiang's brow, symbolizing the Supreme Leader.

Wang Xiaoqiang's heart skipped a beat; he knew that serving an emperor was like serving a tiger. Rulers have always been suspicious; even though Huang Ce's words were of high praise, they were also laden with suspicion. After all, as part of the unique class of Immortal Heroes, revered by all, the position of such beings is extraordinary in the hearts of citizens in the Immortal Realm nations, causing trepidation to the empire's king.

"I want no reward, only to speak a word to Your Majesty," Wang Xiaoqiang solemnly said.

"Oh," Huang Ce's eyes flickered as if he anticipated something, "Little Qiang, speak freely."

Wang Xiaoqiang said, "A week ago, a group of bandits attempted to kill me. Among them, three were at the Immortal Sage level, and the other twenty had cultivation bases, all above the Sevenfold Body of the Immortal Venerable..."

Before Wang Xiaoqiang had finished, Huang Ce already coldly interjected, "What bandits? Do bandits possess such high cultivation?"

"Indeed, these were not ordinary bandits, but people sent by Prince Ann," Wang Xiaoqiang stated.

Upon hearing this, Huang Ce was not shocked, only somewhat annoyed, "I didn't expect Ann Guochu really made a move against you?"

Ann Guochu is Prince Ann's name.

"Yes, afterward I even captured one alive. That person, in order to save his life, told me that Prince Ann harbors malicious intentions and is conspiring to rebel and usurp the throne..." Wang Xiaoqiang said.

Upon hearing this, Huang Ce still showed no sign of shock, only gnashing his teeth, "He truly is a treacherous scoundrel!"

Wang Xiaoqiang said no more. After all, without substantial evidence to prove this, his aim was just to make Huang Ce aware and believe him.

After pondering for a moment, Huang Ce shifted his mood, smiling at Wang Xiaoqiang, "Little Qiang, you have earned great merit and kindly reminded me. I must reward you all the more... tell me what you desire?"

Wang Xiaoqiang thought to himself, I want your imperial throne, would you allow it? I want your Lotus Princess, would you give her? Outwardly he cupped his hands, "I desire nothing..."

Huang Ce's eyes turned cold at this, a smirk flashing across his face, "Heh, heh, not seeking small gains must mean a larger scheme; Wang Xiaoqiang, what do you intend to scheme?"

Wang Xiaoqiang laughed and said, "I seek what Your Majesty seeks..."

Huang Ce too laughed, pointing at Wang Xiaoqiang, "Wang Xiaoqiang, you have great courage; when you should be afraid, you yet smile, very much like me in my youth..."

With that, Huang Ce patted Wang Xiaoqiang's shoulder again, saying, "Little Qiang, in fact, I have long thought of giving you a great reward, and now is indeed the time..."

"What reward does Your Majesty intend for me?"

"I intend to send you to Yueyang Academy for further study," Huang Ce said, his eyes fixed on Wang Xiaoqiang, observing his reaction.

Previously, the students that Huang Ce recommended would show extreme excitement upon hearing about Yueyang Academy, yet, unexpectedly, Wang Xiaoqiang had a calm demeanor, as if hearing the name "Yueyang Academy" for the first time.

Wang Xiaoqiang's calm attitude left Huang Ce slightly surprised, so he asked, "Why aren't you happy? You don't want to go? You haven't heard of Yueyang Academy before?"

Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "No, I have heard of it. Thank you for Your Majesty's nurturing. Once at Yueyang Academy, I will certainly study hard and live up to Your Majesty's expectations..."

Though Wang Xiaoqiang consented, his calm and composed demeanor left Huang Ce secretly uneasy, thinking to himself, this child is no ordinary being; he might well someday soar like a dragon!

However, as they say, if you use someone, don't doubt them; if you doubt someone, don't use them. Since he intends to nurture him and entrust him with important tasks in the future, he should not harbor suspicions about him. So he spoke sincerely,

"Little Qiang, in truth, sending you to Yueyang Academy is a form of protection for you. Since Prince Ann wants you dead, he won't let you go. Right now, the lords are arising, border crises are brewing, and powerful factions are eager to move. Soon we're entering a period of war, and internal stability must come before external defense, so I can't move against Ann Guochu right now. Yueyang Academy protects its students, and sending you there is a provisional measure. Moreover, the Old Master of Yueyang Academy is quite the extraordinary person. With his cultivation and knowledge, even I must give him deference, so if you learn from him, it will be a grand opportunity..."

"I'm grateful for Your Majesty's thoughtful consideration," Wang Xiaoqiang cupped his fists and said, "But if I leave, Yue Land will be left defenseless..."

"No matter, I will find someone to manage it," Huang Ce waved his hand.

"Yes," Wang Xiaoqiang cupped his fists and said, "If there's nothing else, I shall take my leave."

"Uh, don't be in such a hurry," Huang Ce said, "Soon I'll write a recommendation letter for you, which you can take directly to Yueyang Academy. Also, it's almost time for a meal, so stay and have a meal at the Jade Banquet Hall. I'll introduce you to Princess Hua Shao, Hua Shao is also a student at Yueyang Academy. You will be classmates in the future, haha. By the way, you may have met before and had some misunderstandings, so I hope you can let bygones be bygones over a drink at the table..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Xiaoqiang cupped his fists, with alluring images of Lotus Princess and Princess Hua Shao, the mother and daughter pair, appearing in his mind. (The novel "Superpowered Farmer" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, as well as a 100% prize draw for everyone! Open WeChat now, click the "+" in the top right corner, "Add Friend," search for the public account "qdread" and follow it, hurry up!)(To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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