"Two Gold Stars would surely lead to a breakthrough to the Seventh Tier, followed by unrestrained cultivation.
At that time, I will certainly avenge my past humiliations!
But oh, how difficult it is to obtain Gold Stars!"
Facing the sigh of the Qian'an Emperor, the Grand Steward Chu dared not join the conversation and simply bowed slightly.
After a long while, the Qian'an Emperor asked again, "How is the collection of that treasure coming along?"
"Your Majesty, to meet the requirements, I fear it will still take quite some time to collect."
"Hurry them, tell them, if they are any slower, do not blame me for being ruthless and turning my face!"
"This old servant obeys the command!"
*****
Xu Jin returned to his small courtyard, which was already piled high with gifts, said to be sent from the palace.
Xu Jin glanced over them irritably and instructed Jiang'er to handle them.
These were the so-called compensatory gifts from Prince Xin.