Just as the Emperor Emeritus said.
Zuo Shu said softly, "Young Master's feelings for Young Master Qin are truly deep."
Shen Yebai remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.
"But if... you could stay with Young Master Qin if you went on this trip, wouldn't you be willing to go?"
What's the meaning?
Shen Yebai's fingers twitched slightly.
"The Emperor said he wanted to make a deal with the young master, a deal that would be good for everyone."
Zuo Shu chuckled lightly.
Even though he knew Shen Mo's deal was ill-intentioned, Shen Yebai still shamefully got tempted.
As a split soul, he could never break through the Tribulation Transcending stage at most, and he was restricted by Shen Mo in every way. If he had the chance to sever ties with Shen Mo, he would naturally be happy, because he knew that Shen Mo would not kill him. If he wanted to merge, he would have to merge willingly.
Shen Yebai remained silent for a long time before slowly asking, "What kind of deal?"
Although Shen Yebai had not yet agreed, Zuo Shu knew she had succeeded.
"It's very simple. Just like I said before, ask the Demon Lord to come out of seclusion and take her back. Whether to merge or separate them completely then will depend entirely on Young Master Shen's decision."
Shen Yebai thought for a long time, his gaze unconsciously shifting to the direction Qin Moyu had left.
His thoughts were in turmoil, countless pros and cons swirling in his mind, but ultimately, his feelings for Qin Moyu prevailed:
"Okay, I accept the deal."
Chapter 40. My Enemy: I have a thousand reasons, but none can withstand...
Shen Yu headed towards a place that resembled a market, filled with people selling things. So, while searching for Shen Yu, he wandered aimlessly through the stalls.
As Qin Moyu strolled around, he noticed a stall to his right that was different from the others. The stall didn't have many fancy items; it only had a kind of spiritual herb that he didn't recognize.
There was no one at this stall, while the stalls next to it were surrounded by people. The stall owner, wearing a straw hat, sat cross-legged on the ground, seemingly not worried at all about not being able to sell his goods.
So Qin Moyu naturally walked up to the stall, looked down at the spiritual herbs, and asked, "What is this?"
"Poisonous weeds." The stall owner's answer was simple, so simple it was unbelievable.
"That's all?" Qin Moyu glanced at the stall owner next door who was practically exaggerating his stuff into something divine.
"That's all." The stall owner shrugged, looked up, and although Qin Moyu couldn't see his face through the curtain, she could sense that he was smiling. "You'll need it."
"How so..."
“You have enemies.” The stall owner chuckled, his analysis sound and logical. “I knew it the moment you came here. You always seem to linger at certain stalls. Let me see, there are stalls selling daggers, poisons, and even things for taking your enemy down with you—so you’ll need my stuff.”
Qin Moyu hadn't expected that his whereabouts were being watched all along, and the feeling of being spied on made him very uncomfortable.
"I have enemies, but I don't need these things," Qin Moyu said coldly, then turned to leave.
However, a single sentence from the stall owner made Qin Moyu stop in her tracks.
"I guess you want to find out about Mo Yuan."
Qin Moyu turned around abruptly and said, word by word, "What do you know?"
"I know everything."
The stall owner dusted himself off and smiled.
—The fish has taken the bait.
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The Imperial Study in the Imperial Palace.
Shen Sheng was reviewing memorials in the imperial study. Since General Qi sent his troops away, the number of memorials had increased day by day. Originally, there were only one or two piles, but now the number had doubled. He hadn't slept for a day and a night.
After finally finishing reading the reports from the front lines, Shen Sheng was about to take a break when a servant came to report that Imperial Physician He requested an audience.
Remembering Shen Mo's instructions, Shen Sheng rubbed his temples helplessly, dismissed the servants, and then let Imperial Physician He in.
"Your Majesty." Imperial Physician He entered and bowed. He was a physician in his early thirties. Although he was young, his medical skills were superb. His family had served the Southern Continent royal family for generations. He was a loyal member of the royal faction and there was no need to worry about his reputation. That was why Shen Sheng put him in charge of this matter.
"Is he awake?" Shen Sheng didn't waste any more words and asked directly.
Physician He shook his head: "The injuries are too severe... He is still unconscious, but at least his life has been saved."
"It's good that he's alive." Shen Sheng breathed a sigh of relief. When he first saw that person, his pulse was so weak that he could barely feel it. He never expected that the person would survive. He really deserves to be called the number one person below the Tribulation Transcending Realm, right? His vitality is truly astonishing.
But when he thought about all the rare and precious treasures he had spent on treating Master Xuanjing, Shen Sheng couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
But what could he say? After all, it was the patriarch who ordered the rescue at all costs.
Tsk, I'll definitely rip off the Guanlan Sect when I get the chance.
Shen Sheng was calculating in his mind, but seeing that Imperial Physician He looked hesitant and wanted to speak but dared not, he asked in confusion, "Is there anything else, my dear minister?"
"There is something... but..." Physician He looked conflicted.