Chapter 610: I’ll Help! (2/2)

“An Bang Ting. If Brother Bai doesn’t dislike me, just call me Big Brother An.”

At An Bang Ting’s words, not only Bai Xiaofei, but the three Grandmaster Ranks were also stunned. They had never experienced this kind of brother-commensurate treatment from the emperor.

However, that was not what Bai Xiaofei was surprised about. What bothered him was that he still couldn’t figure out what this emperor was up to.

With just a word, the guy had his long-time old eunuch2 executed and fired his royal guard commander. After a few drinks, he was now acquainting himself as a brother. Bai Xiaofei refused to believe that this guy wasn’t scheming something.

“Calling you Big Brother An is not a problem, but Your Majesty should first tell me what you especially called me here for, right? Or else I really can’t be reckless with addressing you.”

Bai Xiaofei finally found an opening to coerce An Bang Ting. Since he had already phrased it like this, it was impossible for the emperor not to answer.

“Ahhh, it’s actually nothing big.”

An Bang Ting started with a long sigh.

“Because of a hidden illness, my body is becoming worse and worse every day, so I need to single out a qualified heir from my four adult sons. However, their mindsets haven’t matured, therefore I want to find a suitable teacher for each of them. Whoever makes the greatest progress at the end will inherit the throne.”

An Bang Ting smiled wryly.

“Although it sounds ridiculous, this is the best method I can think of. Let’s just say I’d try anything in desperation. But the problem is, there are no outstanding puppet masters in my small country, so I can only place my hope on those passing by Tranquil City. If I don’t keep you, Brother Bai, I’m afraid I won’t make it to the next Grandmaster Rank puppet master.”

An Bang Ting suddenly coughed. That mouthful of blood flew quite far.

The hall maids hurriedly rushed up. Cleaning up, wiping, caring… all kinds of skilled techniques showed that this wasn’t the first time they had dealt with this situation.

After hearing An Bang Ting’s explanation, Bai Xiaofei frowned deeply. This reason wasn’t too flawed, but as An Bang Ting had said himself, the method was a bit ridiculous.

But just like how he had pressed An Bang Ting just now, An Bang Ting’s response put the same pressure on him to answer.

“How long does Your Majesty need us to guide the princes?” asked Bai Xiaofei softly as he sighed in his heart. Since the guy already vomited blood, it was difficult to say no directly.

“One month, the physician said that I can hold on for at most one month. After one month, I will have to choose my successor. When that time comes, I will give you my Downwind Boat and will not delay your journey further!” Seeing Bai Xiaofei loosen up, An Bang Ting immediately caught onto this lifeline. His excitement didn’t seem fake at all.

Bai Xiaofei fell into a long silence.

“Alright, I’ll help Big Brother An with this!”