154 A Massacre (1/2)

”What are you trying to say, you rascal?” Old Marshal Qiu glared at Yun Yang, obviously dissatisfied that he was interrupting the conversation with a total disregard of the situation he was in and a total lack of awareness of his own inconsequentiality.

Did you not see us adults discussing with such conviction and ambition?

”I wanted to say that I can soothe the condition further with these pills…” Yun Yang looked at Qiu Jianhan innocently. ”The mystical skill I cultivate… has a unique effect towards poisons and toxins. As long as I condition His Majesty’s meridians every few days, I can suppress the poison’s deadly progress. I am confident about this, didn’t I already prove myself the other day?”

”What did you say?” Qiu Jianhan was rather skeptical of what he had just heard. Even his old friend, the top-tiered Saintly Physician You Tiexin, for whom he had such high hopes, was helpless and could do nothing. This child was affirming that he could tackle it? If you had such capability, why aren’t you in heaven yet?

”I’m speaking the truth. I’ve combed through His Majesty’s meridians the other day. You think His Majesty can be so level-headed today if I hadn't done that? It’s because I’ve subdued the poison that has gone to His Majesty’s head that His Majesty has regained his astuteness! Old Marshal, you can’t just ignore my merits!” Yun Yang spoke with indignation of someone who has been gravely wronged.

All three listeners were stunned. Old Marshal Qiu recalled the situation previously. The young man was right, of course; the emperor had been rather muddled and was not as incisive as usual. His recovery was the direct result of Yun Yang’s contribution!

Perhaps things were not as hopeless as they appeared to be.

”Why didn’t you say so earlier? Don't you know how important it is?” Qiu Jianhan managed to sound angry despite being utterly delighted.

Looking at the unreasonable old thing. Yun Yang was exasperated. ”Old Marshal, we have to be reasonable… That day when I began healing His Majesty’s body, I’ve told you about the emperor’s condition and the counter treatment but it was you who set things aside afterward. You’ve only thought of me today! No, you didn’t even think of me – you only thought of the three pills! This is the third time I’ve spoken about this today, did you realize?”

”No, you didn’t!” The old man continued to be unreasonable as he raised his hand, about to reward the young rascal with violence.

”Fine, I haven’t said anything about it since you say so… Consider that I’ve forgotten to mention it, okay?” Yun Yang changed his words according to the situation at once and apologized, ”It is my mistake, is it not? You, old sir, who are merciful and meritorious, I beg your forgiveness.”

”Then what are you muttering about? Haul yourself over here to treat His Majesty, quickly!” The old marshal huffed. He seemed to be a little flustered as well; perhaps he was abashed or experiencing some other form of a malady, but it wasn't entirely clear what it was.

Yun Yang chuckled dryly and agreed subserviently at once, looking at You Tiexin who was laughing a little and the emperor whose eyes were laced with smiles.

He then went over.

I truly can’t mess with this old thing.

”Let me try out your mystical skill and mystical Qi to get a feel of them.” You Tiexin extended his hand.

Yun Yang knew that there must be a reason for this old man to do so; the latter was a physician, after all, his considerations must be well- rounded. Yun Yang did not refuse nor mind and directed a flow of his mystical Qi to course through You Tiexin’s meridians.

Before even a single round was completed, You Tiexin grew alarmed as his expression took on worried cast.

His eyes were wide as they bore holes into Yun Yang; the old man was close to gasping out loud.

”Alright, that is enough.” You Tiexin was trembling a little, his gaze towards Yun Yang tinged with wonder.

”Your Majesty, Old Marshal.” You Tiexin began before mulling over his choice of words and continued again, ”With these three pills and Young Master Yun’s mystical skill… these pills only have to be consumed every three months while allowing Young Master Yun Yang to direct his Qi in conditioning the emperor… The poison in Your Majesty’s body will remain for at least – the safest estimation would be...”

He trailed off and paused for a bit before continuing, ”There isn’t a need to be overly worried for at least five years. Even if Your Majesty uses mystical Qi occasionally, that would be fine as well. In addition to that, if Young Master Yun’s cultivation base improves in the future, perhaps Your Majesty’s poison can be gradually extinguished by Young Master Yun’s unique mystical skill and be cured entirely!”

He heaved a calm sigh, ”It is Yutang’s fortune and that of the world at large!”

The emperor, who had long tossed the matter of life and death aside, could not help but be delighted as well.

No matter how open-minded and liberal a person was, who would really want to die if given the chance to live?

Old Marshal Qiu was thrilled! If he had not made an effort to hold himself back, he might already be dancing with joy.

He stepped forward and slapped Yun Yang’s shoulder. ”Good job, young man! Good job indeed. You will be the Empire of Yutang’s national treasure in the future!”

Yun Yang stepped aside to move to behind the emperor and rolled his eyes discreetly before beginning to treat His Majesty.

National treasure? This older brother has always been a national treasure!

The Emperor , who had consumed a pill and recuperated by Yun Yang’s Endless Divine Art, stood up with good spirits. He felt lighter and more at ease than ever before this period of time as he said good-naturedly, ”Looks like I shouldn’t die yet! The heavens have sent me a savior.”

His Majesty had actually made ajoke. Qiu Jianhan could only feel the rock that was pressuring him being taken off.

”Still, Your Majesty shouldn’t be careless…” You Tiexin advised, ”Your Majesty should still be very cautious for the duration of time especially in what Your Majesty eats… If the perpetrator were to realize a turn in Your Majesty’s situation, they might change their tactics. We’re fighting an invisible enemy, after all, it’s better to be wary.”

The old saintly physician did not finish speaking but the old marshal and the emperor had both understood what he meant.