Wu Yong’s gaze was sharp, fixed on Che Ming’s eyes.
"My lord, perhaps we should discuss these three Sheng Yuan Pills!"
"What do you mean?"
Che Ming said, clearly displeased.
"My lord, it is likely that two of these three Sheng Yuan Pills already have their owners."
Wu Yong stated in a grave tone.
"Currently, the imperial court is in turmoil, and the King is critically ill. To the Heavenly Gang Sect and the Sword Gate, these three Sheng Yuan Pills will be the final straw that crushes the Wu Kingdom."
"My lord, I dare to say that if nothing unexpected occurs at the Unreturning Ridge this time."
"The first one will go to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince currently controls the Wu Kingdom and has the prestige of a dragon. He will surely dispatch experts to station themselves at the Unreturning Ridge. Thus, one of the three is already accounted for!"
"As the Governor, you are a minister of the Wu Kingdom. Naturally, you will not oppose the Crown Prince. At that time, you will surely stand with the Crown Prince to resist the Heavenly Gang Sect and the Sword Gate."
"But my lord, do you have the confidence to deal with the Heavenly Gang Sect and the Sword Gate? Will the Crown Prince allow regional powers to rise?"
Wu Yong's eyes were cold as he walked step by step towards Che Ming.
Che Ming, who was merely a military general, had not considered these aspects. He suddenly realized that it would not be easy for the Governor to obtain the Sheng Yuan Pills.
"My lord, there is only one person in the Wu Kingdom who can help you obtain the Sheng Yuan Pills!"
"Who!"
The tense Che Ming was instantly alerted by this statement.
"It is my master, Yang Hao."
Che Ming tightly clenched his fist. "What are your conditions?"
"Not much, we only want Guanghan and Hanzhong."
Zhu Sheng entered the hall, fanning himself with a feather fan.
"My lord, as long as the Governor promises the two commanderies, my master will do his utmost to help you obtain the Sheng Yuan Pills!"
"I have no authority to interfere in this matter. Gentlemen, allow me to return and report!"
Che Ming stood up and cupped his fists.
"My lord, please convey to the Governor, the Sheng Yuan Pills and the two commanderies, which is more important!"
Zhu Sheng reminded him again.
"Alright!"
Che Ming did not dare to delay and hurried out of the city.
On the city wall, watching the rapidly galloping Che Ming, Yang Hao asked, "Do you think the Governor will agree?"
"My lord, from the current perspective, this Che Ming is merely a pawn of the Governor, sent to test you."
"Let alone two commanderies, even three, the Governor will agree!"
Wu Yong stared grimly at the departing Che Ming.
"What makes you say that?"
Hearing Wu Yong's confident assertion, Yang Hao asked.
"My lord, do not forget that the Governor is also a descendant of the Ji family. This is his only chance. How can he be willing to let it go?"
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The Governor's Mansion of Yizhou.
"Reporting to the Governor, Lord Che has returned."
A soldier with a commanding presence strode to the front of the hall.
"Let him in!"
A deep, powerful voice emanated from inside.
Tap, tap...
Che Ming arrived in front of a screen.
"Your subordinate pays his respects to you, my lord."
"Rise!"
"Thank you, my lord."
Che Ming bowed and stood up.
"How did the matter I entrusted to you go?"
The voice continued from behind the screen.
"My lord, your subordinate is incompetent."
Che Ming suddenly knelt on the ground.
"My lord, Yang Hao demands the regions of Guanghan and Hanzhong before he will dispatch troops!"
Che Ming's head was pressed tightly to the floor, a somber silence filling the air.
After a long pause, a voice from within said, "Take my token and have Jianying accompany you. He will know what to do!"
Swish!
A withered wooden token flashed out.
"Your subordinate obeys the order."
Che Ming took the token and left.
After a long time, a voice from within said, "Elder brother, I have waited so long. What you gave me back then, I will personally return to your son."
"Hmph, hmph, hmph."
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...
Yang Hao stood on the city wall, gazing into the distance. Zhang Jiao's threat was still escalating. Che Ming's return was bound to bring experts to test his foundation.
He pondered for a long time, took a deep breath, and decided that he still needed to summon heroes from history to appear. The Wu Kingdom's landscape was unpredictable, and it was best to strengthen himself as much as possible.
He narrowed his eyes and entered the depths of his mind. The Samsara Xuanhuang Pagoda still stood on the ice and frost.
"System, convert all kill points into Samsara Power for summoning."
"Ding! Ten thousand kill points successfully converted. Host has obtained one thousand Samsara Power, commencing summoning!"
At that moment, a divine chant permeated the air, like the roar of gods. Within the Samsara Xuanhuang Pagoda, a figure gradually materialized, bathed in golden light.
Swoosh!
Woosh!
A five-colored starry river appeared, stars shifting and twinkling brilliantly!
"Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the Medical Saint - Wan Mi Zhai!"
A famous Ming Dynasty physician and pharmacologist, hahaha, Liao Hua can be saved!
An outstanding ancient physician and pharmacologist, there are only a few such individuals. Wan Mi Zhai's mastery of medicine is profound.
"View Medical Saint Wan Mi Zhai's information."
"Name: Wan Quan"
"Courtesy Name: Mi Zhai"
"Profession: Alchemist"
"Rank: First-Rank Alchemist"
"Dynasty: Ming"
"Cultivation: Half-step Grandmaster"
"Cultivation Method: Longevity Secret Scripture"
Experience: Erudite and talented, proficient in poetry and prose, skilled in medicine, rigorous in scholarship, noble in medical ethics. Practiced medicine for over fifty years, renowned for pediatrics, gynecology, and smallpox treatment.
He was unique in his theories and practices of health preservation and care, gaining fame throughout E, Yu, An, and Gan provinces, and celebrated during the Longqing and Wanli eras of the Ming Dynasty. Later, he was posthumously honored by Emperor Kangxi as the "Medical Saint."
"In ancient times, there were Wan Mi Zhai's prescriptions and Li Shizhen's medicines."
Yang Hao smiled, his heart filled with joy. This was a medical master on par with Li Shizhen!
What pleased Yang Hao even more was that Wan Mi Zhai was a first-rank alchemist, unique in the Wu Kingdom at present. After Mu Hua's death, the art of alchemy had ceased to be inherited in the Wu Kingdom.
From then on, the Wu Kingdom faced a severe shortage of pills. Most people could only rely on unqualified physicians. Only a very few could enjoy the crude pills refined by alchemical apprentices.
Alchemical apprentices, lacking true alchemical knowledge, often lost the medicinal properties of the pills they made. Yet, even so, an alchemical apprentice was highly sought after in the Wu Kingdom.
With such a hero appearing, how could Yang Hao not be pleased?
Three days ago, Liao Hua stepped forward bravely, fighting against a half-step Grandmaster and sacrificing himself to protect Yang Hao. He now lay in bed, unconscious.
However, with the appearance of Wan Mi Zhai, Yang Hao was confident that Liao Hua would awaken and recover completely.
Yang Hao immediately descended the city wall, eagerly anticipating Wan Mi Zhai's arrival.
An hour later, Wu Yong led a figure with large strides.
Yang Hao hurried to the gate and immediately looked.
He saw an old man with a white beard behind Wu Yong, wearing a blue white gauze hat, a gray long gown, holding a thick book, a gourd at his waist, and a spirited demeanor!
"Wan Mi Zhai pays his respects to my lord!"
Wan Mi Zhai smiled and bowed.
"Hahaha, Mi Zhai, there's no need for such formality."
Yang Hao quickly stepped forward and helped Wan Mi Zhai up.
"Mi Zhai, there's no need to be polite between us. Let's hurry and treat Liao Hua!"
Yang Hao said urgently.
Liao Hua's unconsciousness for several days had become a persistent worry for him.
"Yes, my lord."
Wan Mi Zhai readily agreed.
Yang Hao led the way, with Wu Yong and Wan Mi Zhai following closely.
Suddenly, Yang Hao turned back. "Why are you following? Go and help Zhu Sheng with his official duties!"
This startled Wu Yong, who then hurriedly departed.