"Heavenly Emperor!"
A trembling voice rang out, immediately triggering a chain reaction. Voices rose and fell throughout the imperial city, causing a great commotion.
"Heavens! I actually saw the Supreme Ruler of the Heavenly Realm, the Heavenly Emperor! Am I dreaming?"
Before this, people had only seen the Heavenly Emperor a few times in the illusion of the sky, but they never expected that the Heavenly Emperor would actually descend alive above the imperial city of the Thousand Cang Ancient Kingdom!
"I passed through this place while traveling and heard that your emperor is now critically ill. I wonder if I could take a look at him?"
The young man in white had a gentle, approachable smile on his face, just like an ordinary doctor.
"Lin Yu, what did the Heavenly Emperor just say?"
The empress's body trembled with excitement, and her heart pounded wildly.
She never dreamed that the overlord of the world, a figure who only existed in legends, would personally treat the human emperor's illness.
Moreover, it was done in a questioning tone!
The disparity is naturally hard to accept at first.
"The Heavenly Emperor... he said he wants to cure the Human Emperor's illness." Lin Yu's eyes were also filled with disbelief.
"Yes, of course, Your Majesty, please come inside." The Empress was overjoyed and wept, but quickly wiped away her tears and said excitedly, "Guards, prepare the highest-level banquet. After Your Majesty has examined the Human Emperor's injuries, we will treat Your Majesty to a grand feast."
The young man in blue waved his hand and smiled, saying, "I'm just here for a medical checkup, so let's skip the formalities."
"Yes, by the order of the Heavenly Emperor." The Empress was overjoyed, feeling as if she were dreaming.
Meanwhile, throughout the imperial city, powerful figures in various locations wore grim expressions, their hopes dashed.
Even worse, some were pale and their hearts were ashen!
After a short while, the young man in white strolled out of the Emperor's palace.
"The Emperor was poisoned by the Dream Return Poison, which is quite rare. It is colorless, odorless, and difficult to detect. It is a slow-acting poison. The poisoned person will first feel weak all over, then lose consciousness, and eventually fall into an endless dream from which they cannot extricate themselves, and slowly die in the dream."
The young man in white explained to the empress beside him, causing a cold glint to flash in the eyes of both the empress and Lin Yu.
As expected, someone coveted the throne and secretly poisoned him.
"As I just mentioned, this poison is quite rare." As the ruler of Taicang, the young man in white had naturally witnessed countless power struggles. How much he could comprehend was up to the Empress and the others.
Upon hearing this, the Empress's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and she immediately knelt down with Lin Yu, her face filled with utmost piety and respect.
"Many thanks to the Heavenly Emperor for saving our lives and the country, and for your guidance!"
“I’ve already said, unnecessary formalities should be avoided.” The young man in blue personally helped the Empress up and said with a calm smile, “A doctor’s heart is like a parent’s. Besides, I govern the entire Taicang. All the people of Taicang are my subjects. It is only right and proper for me to do these things.”
"Your Majesty, you are truly a kind person."
Even now, the Empress still finds it hard to believe that the Heavenly Emperor, whom she had imagined to be awe-inspiring and unparalleled in martial arts and alchemy, was actually such a person!
"Good people? What is good and what is bad? What is right and what is wrong?" The young man in blue looked up at the sky and muttered to himself.
"Old man, what did you use to revive my father just now?"
Just then, a clear, melodious voice, like that of a nightingale, rang out, startling everyone present and making their hearts pound with fear.
"Yi'er, do not be rude! This is His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor! Quickly apologize to His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!"
The Empress was so frightened that her face turned pale.
Having lived in the palace for many years, he had witnessed countless power struggles and hypocritical faces.
Who could guess what kind of face the Heavenly Emperor hides beneath his kind exterior?
However, the young man in white chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, it's alright."
Then he turned to look at the mischievous little princess: "Little brat, do I look old?"
“You don’t look old, but I often hear my father and mother mention you. I know you’re actually over a hundred years old. What else could you be but an old man?” the little princess said frankly, her words innocent and uninhibited.
Looking at the little princess's adorable appearance, the young man in white couldn't help but laugh loudly: "What you said is the truth, and I can't refute it. What I just gave your father was a pill, made using alchemy techniques. Would you like to learn it?"
"Yes." The little princess raised her watery eyes, her face full of anticipation: "This way, not only can my father be saved, but many more people can be saved as well."
"If you want to learn, why don't you quickly call her Master?" The more the young man in white looked at the little princess, the more lovable she seemed.
His true purpose in coming here was not simply to have fun. He could tell at a glance that the little girl's talent in martial arts and alchemy was one in a billion, and was subtly superior to his.
If properly nurtured, their future potential is immeasurable.
"I won't yell, I just won't yell, what can you do about it?"
Unexpectedly, the little princess made a face at the young man in white, which made him laugh.
This scene left everyone around dumbfounded, including the Empress, who was completely petrified.
Time flies like an arrow, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. The little princess of yesteryear has grown into a graceful young woman with beautiful features, radiant eyes, and captivating beauty.
The fresh flower petals in the incense burner have turned into wisps of smoke, and a faint fragrance drifts through the room, while the grayish-white ashes sink to the bottom of the burner.
A delicate, snow-white hand placed a few more petals inside, and the girl's smile blossomed, mingling with the misty air to create a beautiful scene.
Bang!
But at that moment, someone violently kicked open the door, followed by a slightly angry voice.