Eternal Life as False Emperor

As an emperor, one might lack exceptional martial strength or vast knowledge, and might not necessarily need to understand cultivation or production.

However, there is one thing an emperor must understand and be adept at.

That is recognizing people.

An emperor needs to know what a person is suitable for and place them appropriately.

Choosing the right person, on a small scale, is making full use of one’s talents; on a larger scale, it can ensure peace throughout the realm.

Choosing the wrong person can lead to neglect in governance at best, or chaos in the empire at worst.

Such situations have occurred numerous times in Zheng Yi’s original world.

Unconsciously, Zheng Yi developed a set of skills for discerning people that remain mostly undiscovered.

When his cultivation was low, this technique for assessing people rarely faltered. As his cultivation grew, his judgments became increasingly accurate.

This is why, after just a simple conversation, Zheng Yi agreed to Wenn Ziyan’s invitation to join the Star Sea.

Did he even straightforwardly teach the cultivation technique created in the Star Sea to Wenn Ziyan?

Though this member of Star Sea appears to be a gentle and elegant young woman, in reality, she is an ambitious person.

Of course, to Zheng Yi, ambition is not a derogatory term; the key is whether a person’s capacity matches their ambition.

Zheng Yi tested this more than once.

To see the Star Sea flourish, Wenn Ziyan is willing to sacrifice a lot.

In Wenn Ziyan’s eyes, as long as Zheng Yi brings more benefits than his own value, then under any circumstance, she would not act against him.

However, if the situation were reversed, when Wenn Ziyan finds that Zheng Yi’s existence might threaten the Star Sea, or even if imprisoning Zheng Yi reaps more benefits than what he brings to the Star Sea, then she would surely take action without hesitation.

Due to his confidence in his ability to assess people, upon first sight of these ten cultivators, Zheng Yi could absolutely be certain.

Among these four cultivators, the strongest wasn’t the one who appeared arrogant.

Nor was it the seemingly honest but occasionally shrewd-eyed, merchant-like chubby fellow.

And not the unruly ranger who clearly disliked restraint.

Rather, it was the least conspicuous, seemingly easily bullied, scholar-like man among them.

While Zheng Yi was observing them, these people were also assessing Zheng Yi.

As they passed each other, neither party said anything.

When they were far apart, Zheng Yi asked Fengg Xia, "Who are they?"

Fengg Xia, preoccupied with many thoughts, suddenly remembered that she hadn’t yet introduced them to Zheng Yi.

"Oh, how impolite of us this time. Those youngsters are the ones I mentioned previously who helped us find the captured Star Sea disciples."

Zheng Yi had an epiphany.

Fengg Xia continued, "Leading the group is Qiu Ming from Chibi Mountain, followed by the slightly chubby Qiann Wanrong from Ten Thousand Weapons Hall."

"The one holding a folding fan, exuding scholarly vibes, is Jiangg He from Yingxing Valley, and the last one is a loose cultivator named Zhang Hua."

"So, it’s them." Zheng Yi nodded with understanding, seemingly indifferent towards them.

But in reality, Zheng Yi could affirm a hundred percent that the lad named Jiangg He was definitely not simple.

Whether he was concealing his strength, Zheng Yi’s current cultivation couldn’t determine.

However, the young man was absolutely not as simple as he appeared, this was indisputable.

While Fengg Xia was introducing them to Zheng Yi, Qiu Ming and the others were discussing Zheng Yi.

"This guy seems unfamiliar; we don’t seem to have met him before?" Qiann Wanrong wondered.

Zhang Hua nodded slightly, "Moreover, this person can walk alongside Elder Fengg from the Scripture Pavilion, his status mustn’t be ordinary."

Qiu Ming dismissed it, "What’s so strange about that? Within a major sect like the Star Sea, who knows how many experts are hidden, so it’s not odd to have a few we haven’t met."

Despite seeing someone who might be an elder from the Star Sea, Qiu Ming paid no attention to Zheng Yi.

With a crisp snap, Jiangg He flicked his folding fan open, saying with a smile, "This person is no ordinary figure? He’s not only not unheard of, but actually a renowned powerhouse among us all."

At these words, Qiu Ming first expressed dissatisfaction, "If he’s truly such a powerhouse, there’s no way I wouldn’t have heard of him. We’re not new to the Star Sea, but we’ve never encountered him before."

His implication being, anyone unknown to Qiu Ming couldn’t be a significant figure.

Zhang Hua gradually sensed something; they were familiar with the name, yet couldn’t recall such a formidable person.

"Wait... Fellow Daoist Jiangg, are you implying that this is, that person?"

Jiangg He smiled and nodded, "Most likely, yes."

Their cryptic conversation left Qiann Wanrong and Qiu Ming notably upset. Yet, at such times, Qiu Ming would never lower his pride to ask, while Qiann Wanrong, unburdened, said, "Fellow Daoist Jiangg, can’t you just speak plainly? What’s the point of this roundabout way?"

Zhang Hua teased, "You couldn’t be more wrong. Hasn’t Fellow Daoist Jiangg made it clear already? Just a little thought reveals the answer."

Qiu Ming gritted his teeth, "Are you suggesting that we’re stupid?"