Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved
Chapter 346: I Know Even More About You, Want to Hear?

Chapter 346: Chapter 346: I Know Even More About You, Want to Hear?

True Person Zi Chen showed a surprised expression and looked towards Murong Jiu, asking:

"I wonder what that Taoist boy looked like and what special characteristics he possessed. Could the Princess Consort describe him in detail?"

Murong Jiu then relayed to True Person Zi Chen the description of the Taoist boy she had previously given to the Emperor, adding some details.

True Person Zi Chen, only fearful of being exposed, dared not truly acknowledge such an identity.

Indeed, he stroked his purposely long black beard and shook his head, saying, "I have never heard of him. He may be from the same sect as my master. Do you know if his master has ascended to immortality?"

"His master ascended to immortality sixty years ago," replied Murong Jiu.

True Person Zi Chen pretentiously calculated with his fingers and then said, "His master and mine ascended around the same time, they might be brothers in terms of their lineage."

Murong Jiu exclaimed in surprise, "That is indeed a remarkable fate. Since that Taoist boy passed on his mantle to me as a debt of gratitude, it seems that I and True Person Zi Chen are now of the same sect, akin to siblings in the Taoist discipline."

True Person Zi Chen, with a detached demeanor of a reclusive expert, looked at Murong Jiu and said, "While that may be, I see you possess no such Spirit Root, and fear that even if you wish to learn alchemy, it would be of no help."

Fabrications about Spirit Roots came out, truly deceptive indeed.

The Fourth Prince chose this man, likely seeing his talent for effortless deceit.

Murong Jiu smiled and said, "True Person, your words are mistaken. My Taoist boy sibling recognized my profound fortune and powerful Spirit Root, which is why he passed on his master’s mantle to me. On the way back to the capital, I had already concocted an Immortal Pill. After my master took it, his cloudy eyes healed, his hands stopped trembling, and he looked more than ten years younger."

Who doesn’t know how to spout nonsense?

Upon hearing this, the Emperor’s eyes lit up and he asked Murong Jiu, "Is this true? Your master looks more than ten years younger?"

"Father Emperor, facing you, how could your son dare to lie? In my alchemy, I enhanced the already existing formula by adding precious and unparalleled medicinal herbs, hence the great effects of the crafted Immortal Pill."

The Emperor quickly extended his hand for Murong Jiu to take his pulse, asking how his body felt after taking the Immortal Pill once.

True Person Zi Chen frowned slightly and kept a close eye on Murong Jiu.

After taking the pulse, Murong Jiu said, "Father Emperor, there has indeed been an improvement in your health, but the effect is minimal. I heard that the medicinal primer you used was the Young Prince’s blood?"

"What? Is using blood not good?"

What good is blood? She thought to herself, ridiculing internally, but she did not voice her disagreement, choosing to avoid upsetting the Emperor.

She only said, "Using blood as a primer should yield better effects. Though there has been improvement, something still seems lacking. Perhaps True Person Zi Chen, being new to the Imperial Palace, is not yet accustomed to it."

As she spoke, she pointed to the alchemy ingredients placed aside and said, "By the way, True Person Zi Chen, why are you still using sulfur and mercury for alchemy? Didn’t you know that a few years ago, a Taoist temple caused the death of several people? When the Coroner opened up the bodies, he found their stomachs and intestines had corroded and were disintegrating, emitting a foul smell all due to these improper alchemy materials. The Elixir you are concocting is for my Father Emperor; it must not be produced carelessly!"

The Emperor, upon hearing this, immediately asked, "Is that really so?"

Jun Yuyan replied, "To inform Father Emperor, indeed, such an incident occurred. It happened three years ago outside Sanzhen Taoist Temple in Yuhai City, and the situation was quite severe. It is still possible to inquire about the dreadful state at that time."

He specified the time and location clearly, and of course, the Emperor believed him, for it was something that could easily be verified, and his eldest son would not lie about such matters.

Naturally, he would also send people to thoroughly investigate.

Murong Jiu recalled how the Taoist Master of the Taoist temple had fled the crime, and immediately said:

"Yes, at that time, the family of the deceased even smashed the Sanzhen Taoist Temple. However, the Taoist Master had escaped beforehand. Speaking of which, that Taoist Master looked quite like Brother Zi Chen, also sporting a fine beard, appearing young with immortal bones. Who would have thought he was a murderer driven by greed?"

True Person Zi Chen’s forehead was sweating, and his gaze was evasive.

Murong Jiu thought to herself, Could it really be such a coincidence?

Could it be that the Taoist Master of the Sanzhen Taoist Temple was truly True Person Zi Chen?

True Person Zi Chen hurriedly said, "Such people truly tarnish the reputation of Taoism, utterly detestable!"

Murong Jiu’s words seemed unintentional, but the listeners were intentional, and the Emperor still harbored some doubts.

He said, "Xiao Jiu, you are a disciple of the Divine Doctor, and you are right. The elixir also needs to be updated. Help True Person Zi Chen to concoct the most suitable elixir for me, and I will definitely reward you handsomely!"

As the Emperor got older, he became increasingly fearful of death.

Although he indeed wanted to live forever, it had to be based on the premise of a healthy body. He couldn’t afford to have any real problems arise from these potions; otherwise, when medicine fails, no one would be able to help him.

Murong Jiu was skilled in medicine, and with her assisting by his side, safety could be ensured.

Of course, even after hearing that some had died from the Immortal Pill, the Emperor had not changed his mind. He firmly believed that some people could achieve immortality. Throughout history, there have been many mythological stories.

Ordinary people do not have the chance to become immortal, but only an emperor like him, the king among men, could achieve eternal life and ascend to the heavens.

Murong Jiu understood the Emperor’s mentality because from taking his pulse, she knew his health was actually very poor. It seemed like he was healthy now, but that was just because he had taken too many supplements.

It definitely wasn’t the effect of the Immortal Pill. Perhaps some supplements had been unknowingly added to the Emperor’s meals, creating the illusion that the Immortal Pills were effective.

Murong Jiu gladly agreed.

This was also one of the reasons she and the Prince had come to the Imperial Palace this time.

After the Emperor left, True Person Zi Chen’s expression immediately became stern.

"Princess Consort Ling, a mere woman involving herself in men’s alchemy is not auspicious. I advise you to actively tell the Emperor that you can’t endure this hardship!"

Jun Yuyan appeared indifferent, but he knew Ah Jiu had something to say, so he did not speak.

Murong Jiu, with a face full of intrigue, said, "True Person Zi Chen, to those who don’t know, you would seem like some ancient relic. If I am not auspicious, how auspicious are you?"

Speaking, she leaned in and whispered, audible only to the three of them, "The Taoist scriptures also state that only a virgin boy should conduct alchemy. True Person Zi Chen, you have harmed so many young ladies, not only is your body impure, your soul is filthy as well. You dare to provide the Emperor with the elixirs you concoct, that’s quite bold of you!"

True Person Zi Chen’s face turned pale in an instant. He looked at Murong Jiu bewildered, unable to understand how the Princess Consort Ling knew of incidents that had happened many years ago!

Now he had changed a lot from his past appearance and was no longer looking like a scholar. Even if the young ladies from back then stood right in front of him, they might not recognize him.

How could this be? How could this be?

"Shall I continue? I know even more about you, Scholar Chen."

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