The Peerless Emperor (TPE)

Indeed, the Eastern Branch's business in the west had been completely cut off by the Northern Branch.

Due to the holy land's barrier, it had caused numerous inconveniences.

But now, things were different. With an ally like the Huaxia Empire, it didn't matter whether they reclaimed their western business or not.

After all, the profits from trading with the Huaxia Empire would be far greater.

Not only that, but with the specialized battleships provided by the Huaxia Empire, venturing into deeper sea territories for trade was no longer an obstacle, and the costs would be significantly reduced.

Zhang Nianxin firmly believed that the Eastern Branch would expand rapidly in the future, potentially even surpassing the main clan!

This wasn't just a daydream of Zhang Nianxin's; it was the confidence that Lin Qian had given him.

The specialized battleships alone were something the main clan couldn't even develop.

After all, what made the main clan the main clan was its strength, which compelled the other Eight-Armed Sea Tribe members to revere it as such.

The entire Eight-Armed Sea Tribe consisted of one main clan, four major branches, thirty-six minor branches, and one hundred and eight smaller tribes.

Once upon a time, the main clan was just one of the thirty-six minor branches.

Lin Qian had touched upon this topic during a conversation with Zhang Nianxin.

At that time, Lin Qian had confidently declared that the Eastern Branch would one day become the future main clan of the Eight-Armed Sea Tribe!

Zhang Nianxin had been puzzled by Lin Qian's fiery enthusiasm when he mentioned this goal.

Of course, Lin Qian wouldn't reveal that he had a deep passion for nurturing—nurturing an empire, nurturing allies, and nurturing himself.

Nurturing himself was simply about becoming stronger, not some kind of twisted obsession.

"Rest assured, since I'm here for this clan assembly, I'm obviously aiming for first place. Otherwise, what's the point?" After saying this, Lin Qian waved his hand, and ten crystal bottles suddenly appeared in the water before them, floating quietly in the sea.

Each crystal bottle contained a pale blue liquid, and occasionally, the liquid would coalesce into the shape of an octopus, only to disperse back into liquid form.

The strange transformation of the potion inside the bottles left Zhang Nianxin and the others astonished.

Then, with another wave of his hand, Lin Qian sent the ten bottles over to Zhang Qi. "For the next ten days, take one bottle per day and use it in conjunction with this cultivation method."

As he spoke, Lin Qian produced a book and tossed it to Zhang Qi.

Zhang Qi caught the book, bewildered, while his other six arms fidgeted with the crystal bottles, storing them in his storage ring.

"Your Majesty Lin, what is this? It's really quite novel," Zhang Qi asked as he flipped through the book, while Zhang Nianxin, curious, turned to Lin Qian.

Lin Qian always seemed to possess inexplicable miracles or strange, wondrous items.

For example, the water-breathing soul artifact Lin Qian wore was both fascinating and convenient.

Hearing Zhang Nianxin's question, Lin Qian simply smiled and said nothing, glancing at the other Eight-Armed Sea Tribe members. "Chief Zhang, please don't be offended, but I'm afraid you'll understand why after I explain."

Seeing Lin Qian's expression and hearing his words, Zhang Nianxin quickly caught on and waved his hand to dismiss the others. "I have important matters to discuss with His Majesty Lin. You may leave for now."

"Understood, Chief," the other members of the Eight-Armed Sea Tribe replied sensibly and left the main hall.

Once they were gone, the main hall was sealed by a formation, leaving only Lin Qian, Zhang Nianxin, and Zhang Qi inside.

At that moment, before Zhang Nianxin could speak, Zhang Qi suddenly shouted in astonishment, "Am I dreaming?"

Startled, Zhang Qi turned to Lin Qian and asked, "Your Majesty Lin, is this cultivation method really for me?"

"Yes, it's for you," Lin Qian replied with a smile, his expression suddenly turning amused. "Your reaction is just like Xin'er and Lei Qian's. Is it really that shocking?"

"I understand now. This is the miraculous cultivation method that Brother Lei Qian mentioned," Zhang Qi said, suddenly remembering what Lei Qian had told him.

He carefully closed the book, holding it reverently with all eight hands, as if it were a priceless treasure.

"What kind of cultivation method has you so worked up? Let me take a look," Zhang Nianxin said curiously, reaching out for the book.

To his surprise, Zhang Qi shook his head vigorously, clutching the book protectively.

Seeing this, Zhang Nianxin couldn't help but laugh, both annoyed and amused. "You rascal, do you think your great-uncle would covet your things?"

"Great-Uncle, if you see this miraculous cultivation method, you might take it for yourself," Zhang Qi insisted, still shaking his head and refusing to let go of the book.

Lin Qian chuckled and explained, "This cultivation method isn't particularly profound. It's simply tailored to Zhang Qi's specific needs."

"Simply?" Zhang Nianxin's voice rose in disbelief. "Your Majesty Lin, do you know how rare it is to have a cultivation method tailored to an individual's needs? It would take our Eight-Armed Sea Tribe's Great Chief years to create something like this!"

"Moreover, a tailored cultivation method isn't necessarily more effective than higher-tier methods."

However, before Lin Qian could respond, Zhang Qi interjected, "Great-Uncle, you don't understand. This cultivation method from His Majesty Lin will increase my strength by at least two to three times."

"What?" Zhang Nianxin was stunned, shaking his head in disbelief. "Don't exaggerate, that's impossible."

"Great-Uncle, it's true. When I accompanied His Majesty Lin to Linhai Prefecture, I had the fortune of meeting his follower, Brother Lei Qian. He said his cultivation method was also personally tailored by His Majesty Lin."

"Brother Lei Qian mentioned that the method accounted for every detail, from meridian size to dantian capacity, even down to the size of his eyes," Zhang Qi explained.

"Zhang Qi, just show your great-uncle. This method is specifically designed for you, not some universal technique that adapts to anyone who holds it," Lin Qian said reassuringly.

Relieved by Lin Qian's words, Zhang Qi carefully handed the book over to Zhang Nianxin.

Zhang Nianxin flipped through the book, using his soul power to scan Zhang Qi's physical condition as he read. When he finished, he sat in stunned silence.

After a long pause, Zhang Nianxin suddenly began to chuckle, looking at Lin Qian with a grin and rubbing his hands together. "Your Majesty Lin, hehehe..."