Chapter 152 - Release (2/2)

Thinking back it now, he also believed him about the seyu poison a bit too easily. And he realized now that he may have been a bit muddled headed.

{...It must be because he saved Xing er'...Also, what could he gain by lying?...Unless he wanted to divert attention from the original assailant but then why save her and directly alert me, risking capture?...}

He obviously did not believe Doctor Lou's story of being unaware of the search for him. His disappearance was too much of a coincidence. There was also the issue with the Voice vehemently speaking up for him. The Voice had already cleared him of his mother's ailment, but the old man was quite an intriguing person on his own. At that time, he had insisted on searching for Doctor Lou out of annoyance and a bit of curiosity, the Voice did seem quite agitated at his mention.

It all made him very curious, but now that he had him here, he did not know what he wanted from the old man.

The door suddenly opened and Doctor Lou peeked his head in and instructed, ”Follow me.” The Emperor immediately stood up and walked up to him, but Doctor Lou did not move. The Emperor frowned down at him, slightly irritated and Doctor Lou squinted at back at him and did not say anything.

After a short while of nothing, the Emperor finally asked, ”What is it?”

Doctor Lou snickered in victory, ”You're much more fun...” Then he cleared his throat and seriously said, ”What am I supposed to do with you?” When the Emperor raised an eyebrow, Doctor Lou quickly added, ”Bring the patient...”

The Emperor blinked and then frowned, feeling a bit embarrassed as he swiftly turned back to the bed. He wrapped Lei Xing snuggly in the blanket then scooped her up and turned to see Doctor Lou smiling at him. It was a knowing smile that seemed to have many meanings that unnerved him. The Emperor's frown deepened and he ordered, ”Move.”

Doctor Lou snorted and then turned and led the way.

He led them towards the back of the house and then through a door that opened up to a little rocky hot springs. The top was covered by a wooden rack roof that allowed the moonlight to sift in, providing natural light in addition to the candles lit on the table on the side. The sides were also enclosed with wooden walls on each side to create a private bathing area.

”Throw her in.” Doctor Lou instructed, when he saw the Emperor knit his brows, he went on to explain, ”You see...Since she has excess heat in her, we raise the temperature around her and likethis, the heat should-...I mean will be forced out along with the toxins. Thirty minutes or so should be enough. A simple and brilliant plan, right?” He finished with a smug smile wiggling his eyebrows at the Emperor.

The Emperor raised an eyebrow and opened his mouth but before he could speak, Doctor Lou pouted and went, ”I normally don't let anyone use my hot springs. But I was going to make an exception for you two since you came to visit...Well, since you don't like it, we can always cook her in a pot until she's cooked enough. That might work s-...”

”This is fine.” The Emperor swiftly cut him off and Doctor Lou instantly smiled, ”See, I knew I liked you from day one. You are very reasonable.” The Emperor did not respond and simply waited for him to leave.

The oblivious Doctor Lou stood there waiting eagerly waiting for the dunking show. When nothing happened, he raised his eyebrows and went, ”Go on, throw her in. Don't worry about her injuries, the water is great for healing...Perfect, actually. She'll be even better.”

”Leave.” The Emperor flatly responded. He did not expect to have to point this out to a fully grown a.d.u.l.t. But looking at Doctor Lou's face, he could see that he was truly clueless.

Doctor Lou blinked at him a few times, seemingly confused, ”But I als-” He then closed his mouth and pouted then turned to leave. Then he stopped and he turned back and squinted at the Emperor, ”Frolicking in my hot springs is forbidden. I mean it, not allowed! Don't do it...I'll know.” He sinisterly finished and then disappeared out the door, leaving them alone.

The Emperor sighed and went to put Lei Xing down on the chair. He looked at the hotsprings and decided it was safer and better if he went in as well and held her since she was unconscious. It was only for thirty minutes, so it would not be too hard a task.

He took off his clothes and then unwrapped her from the blanket and was about to lift her when he saw the bracelet and ring on her hand. He paused and knit his brows, debating whether to remove them or not.

In the end, he decided it was better to avoid the possibility of damage or worse them getting lost since she liked them so much. And so, he simply slipped them off and made a mental note to put them back on once they were done. With that done, he carried her into the hot springs and held her close while meditating to distract himself.

Lei Xing, of course, was oblivious to his struggle...and more importantly to the fact that she was now freed of her resident terrorist.