The fake prince was exposed at the beginning, and I took office as emperor on the spot

Chapter 89: A Man Should Be Treated with New Eyes After Three Days of Separation (Two in One)

"Zhongxindu" comes from the Western Regions and is a country called Vatuma that was established after the fall of the ancient country of Garuda.

This largest country in the Western Regions has a group of Gu Masters with the most profound attainments.

Poison and Gu have been inseparable since ancient times, and Gu masters are often experts in using poison.

This "kind of heart poison" is somewhere between poison and poison, and is the world's most unpredictable poison.

Of course, this ranking is actually controversial.

Because there are at least five other equally uncurable poisons.

Since these poisons currently have no antidote, and no one has tried them one by one to see what level of masters they can kill, how can we say who is stronger?
However, from the ancient Zhou Dynasty to the present, "Planting Heart Poison" has the best record.

Because of this poison, an emperor of the ancient Zhou Dynasty was once poisoned to death.

An emperor who is blessed with national fortune should be regarded as a practitioner of at least the third rank, even if he has no cultivation.

Therefore, "Heart Poison" is ranked first in the current poison combat power list.

However, the "no solution" here refers to the use of normal medical techniques to dissolve the poison, rather than other methods.

For example, if Gu Fangchen could find a third-rank or higher Dolma master who was willing to sacrifice himself for him, he could directly transfer the poison to himself.

So let alone "planting poison in the heart", it doesn't matter if there are ten or eight more kinds.

Unfortunately, the Tara Cult may not be willing to help him detoxify in this way.

The "Way of Compassion", which was famous throughout the world for its medical techniques and alchemy, was lost after the ancient Zhou Dynasty. Only some medical books and alchemy recipes were scattered everywhere and learned by later generations with only a partial understanding.

By the time of the Wei Dynasty, the status of medicine and alchemy had declined significantly and had basically been replaced by the Tara religion.

Anyway, no matter where I feel uncomfortable, I can just ask the Tara followers to move it away...

In a sense, this is the reason why the "Way of Compassion" has been lost.

The "heart poison" in Gu Fangchen's body uses the heart as its parasitic site, takes root in it, and uses this as a base point to absorb nutrients from the meridians throughout the body to supply itself.

When it absorbs enough nutrients, it will "break out of the ground" from the heart and bloom into an incomparably gorgeous and charming flower.

——That is the blood-colored pattern on Gu Fangchen’s right hand that is connected to his heart.

The poisoned person will be completely corroded by the toxin from the inside out, turning into a pool of blood, which will then be sucked dry by the flower, leaving only a wrinkled human skin.

The "heart poison" is between the poison of Gu and the poison of Gu because it is also a living thing while releasing toxins.

But it doesn't move on its own.

The poison of this poison is that it will completely merge with the human heart in an instant, replacing the function of the heart and becoming a part of the human body.

If the poisoned person has a low level of cultivation, it will be impossible to remove the poison before it devours the heart.

Vegetables can live without heart, but people will die without heart.

Besides, Gu Fangchen was just a child at that time.

What’s even more terrifying is that it not only parasitizes on the human body, but if it stays for a long time, it can also parasitize on the soul.

Even if the soul leaves the body, it can still attach to it!
Even the soul is sucked dry, which is extremely terrifying.

From this point of view, this poison is even close to the secret art of cause and effect.

After Gu Fangchen was poisoned, the royal palace invited Master Juehui from the Galan Temple to seal the poison with the Flower Seal to prevent the "heart poison" from growing.

To seal the "heart poison", one needs a drop of Gu Fangchen's blood and a wisp of his soul.

From then on, these two things were placed under a Vajra-eyed Buddha statue in the Galan Temple, so that they were suppressed by the Buddha's strong and yang light.

And this is also the reason why Gu Yuye asked Master Juehui to come.

For so many years, the blood in the heart and the soul in the spirit have always been under the Buddha statue, without being contaminated by any other cause and effect, and naturally will not be disturbed by the secret cause and effect technique of that little beast.

The blood from his heart can prove whether this body is Gu Fangchen's original body, and whether he is Gu Yuye's son.

The soul in the god can further prove whether the person in this shell is still Gu Fangchen himself.

Or……

Is it another old monster who has taken over someone else's body?

Gu Yuye took a deep breath and was about to leave, but was stopped by Xiao Qiu who came from the hall.

"Your Majesty, please stay."

Xiao Qiuhe smiled on his amiable, round face and saluted Gu Yuye.
"Your Majesty, please return to Ziji Palace for a chat."

Gu Yuye turned his head and looked at the huge Ziji Palace.

"Isn't the matter of Qiu An Dao over?"

Xiao Qiu flicked his whisk, stepped aside, and said without changing his expression:
"Just now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reported to His Majesty that the seven sects in the four southwest regions have secretly united and have already annexed three regions, perhaps planning an uprising..."

……

Xiao Sheng slowly walked into the Ziji Palace and knelt down tremblingly.

"My son, I see your Majesty..."

"Stand up! I've told you countless times that you're old and don't have to bow to me every time. Why should we be bothered by so many rules between father and son?"

Emperor Yong'an expressed his concern for his son in a gentle tone.

However, what it represents is the cruelest fact for Xiao Sheng.

The prince lowered his head, expressionless.

From the dark and smooth floor of the Ziji Palace, he saw his old and decayed face.

How ridiculous it is that there are such things in the world that it is the father's turn to say to his son, "You are too old."

What's even more ridiculous is that he has been sitting on the position of crown prince for a full 150 years.

Since Xiao Sheng was born, he has been the rightful crown prince.

The eldest son born to the Empress of the Central Palace!
Is there anyone more suitable to be the current emperor than him?
Since he was a child, he has had this clear understanding and has been working hard to become a wise king.

He worked hard to govern the country and was well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge. The teachers in the academy praised him for his benevolent and ancient spirit, and said that he would surely benefit the world in the future.

Xiao Sheng also thought so when he was thirty years old.

But Emperor Yong'an was still strong and healthy, showing no signs of fatigue, and his rule was stable, so it was naturally not time for him to abdicate.

But at that time, Xiao Sheng was completely unaware of the seriousness of the matter. After all, Emperor Yong'an's attitude towards him was based on his requirements as the heir, and he had even been allowed to help regulate the country at that time.

He thought that when his father got tired, he would naturally hand over power to him.

No one could have imagined that this wait would last for more than a hundred years.

By the time he was old and gray.

Until his vigor and vitality disappeared along with his falling hair and teeth.

"Yes."

Xiao Sheng responded, stood up with the help of the eunuch, and sat on the chair that was specially moved to the side.

Emperor Yong'an tapped the dragon throne with his fingers and said:
"You came here in such a hurry, but is it because of the investigation you conducted a few days ago?"

Xiao Sheng coughed twice, nodded, and bowed:
"Your Majesty, as you can see, the four southwestern sects have indeed made unusual moves. They have secretly united and seem to be planning to encircle Jiange."

Emperor Yong'an said calmly:

"During the civil unrest in Jiange back then, these sects contributed greatly, but they were all killed by Ning Songjun. Are they planning to make a comeback now?"

“It seems more than just…”

"Oh? Tell me."

Xiao Sheng said in a deep voice:
"As far as I know, there have been rumors in the four southwestern regions recently that in Donglong Lake in Donglong County, where the Sword Pavilion is located, there is another precious sword besides the one on the knee of the man on Tianmen Mountain."

Emperor Yong'an immediately became interested:
"Another treasure?"

Xiao Sheng nodded and continued:
"It is said that this sword was forged by a traitor from the Sword Pavilion. It once wreaked havoc on the human world during the Ancient Zhou Dynasty. It was later captured by an immortal... and thrown into Donglong Lake to utilize the dragon vein beneath it to suppress the evil spirit within the sword."

After he finished speaking, Emperor Yong'an said with great interest:
"Dragon Veins?"

After a moment of silence, he suddenly slapped the armrest of the dragon throne:
"How dare you!" In an instant, all the eunuchs in the Ziji Palace knelt on the ground.

Xiao Sheng also stood up immediately and knelt on the ground:

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Yongan Emperor Dao:

"Go on."

Xiao Sheng knelt down and lowered his head and said:

"Dragon veins are the foundation of a nation's destiny. These seven sects united, ostensibly to fight for the precious sword, but who knows if they're not also eyeing that particular dragon vein."

"If the legend is true, then the evil sword must be suppressed by the dragon vein, and I'm afraid it might also damage the dragon vein."

"By then... the fate of the nation may be shaken, and the consequences will be disastrous!"

"Therefore, I have hurried back to ask Your Majesty to decide how to suppress the rebellion of the seven sects..."

The reason why he came to ask Emperor Yong'an.

It is because of this incident that on the surface it appears to be a matter between the immortal sects, rather than a disturbance in the imperial court or the local area.

The imperial court and the immortal sect are on equal footing, not in a jurisdictional relationship.

Apart from Confucianism, which was fully integrated into the imperial court system, the imperial court had no right to order the immortal sects to do anything.

The most we can do is send someone to mediate.

As for matters involving the seven sects in the four southwestern regions, they were nominally grievances between the immortal sects. It would be too much for the imperial court to interfere by sending people over there.

Emperor Yong'an pondered for a moment, then sighed as if he had a headache, and said:

"Go and call Gu Yuye back."

Xiao Qiu went out immediately, and when he came back, he was leading Gu Yuye, who had not gone far.

"Gu Aiqing is here."

Yongan Emperor Dao:

"Xiao Qiu, can you explain the situation to me?"

Gu Yuye nodded and said in a deep voice:
"I already know, but...I don't know why Your Majesty asked me to come here?"

He is a "military saint" who leads troops to fight. Can he really lead the army to fight against those immortal sects?

What do other immortal sects think?
Because of the arrogance of practitioners, these immortal sects extremely hated the court's interference in their affairs. If something like this happened again, they would be furious.

No matter how foolish Emperor Yong'an was, he would not do such an outrageous thing.

What's more, Gu Yuye had just been reprimanded by Emperor Yong'an, and using him now was not the latter's style.

Go up.

Emperor Yong'an suddenly stood up, lifted the heavy curtains with both hands, walked to the steps and looked at the two people below.

Emperor Yong'an looked like a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties.

He looks about the same age as Gu Yuye, but his temperament is completely different. His moods are unpredictable and difficult to predict.

Emperor Yong'an clasped his hands together and suddenly smiled:
"My dear Lord Gu, I suddenly have a brilliant idea that can both resolve the turmoil among the seven clans and solve your family's problems."

Gu Yuye was stunned, then heard Emperor Yong'an say:

"Didn't your prince just happen to return to Jiange with the princess?"

Gu Yuye's pupils constricted, and he said quickly:
"That's true, but at this moment..."

But Emperor Yong'an smiled gently and said:

"In that case, why not ask our number one scholar to go with us?"

"Gu Aiqing can't tell who is his own son, then let me help you--"

"Since ancient times, the position of Crown Prince has been held by those who are capable. Whoever can quell the rebellion of the seven clans will be the Crown Prince. What do you think, my dear?"

Many thoughts flashed through Gu Yuye's mind.

But at this moment, he couldn't say no.

Furthermore, this matter is actually a good thing for him...

In terms of talent, could Gu Yuandao, whom he personally trained, lose to Gu Fangchen?

Gu Yuye cupped his hands and said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty is holy."

……

Ning Songjun's eyes were full of disbelief.

This person is the Martial Saint!
Decades ago, who didn't know the title of Martial Saint? Decades later, even though Ding Xingfeng's reputation plummeted because of that motto, his achievements could not be faked.

There are many people who admire him.

Even he grew up immersed in the legend of the Martial Saint, so it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the idol of a generation.

What's more, Ning Wuzhen and Ding Xingfeng also have some personal connections.

Although Ning Songjun was known as the "Sword Saint", in his heart, he was still Ding Xingfeng's junior and had some admiration for him.

But he could never have imagined that Ding Xingfeng would come out again and actually accept his good-for-nothing nephew as his disciple!
Ning Songjun was silent for a while and said:

"If he were a registered disciple, then..."

Ning Caiyong quickly corrected:
"He's a true disciple!"

She was very proud of this. Even if he was her own brother, she couldn't make such a mistake.

Ning Songjun: "..."

True teachings?

He turned his head, looked at Gu Fangchen, and twitched his eyes.

As an uncle, he has watched Gu Fangchen grow up. How could this guy become the true disciple of the Martial Saint?
If anyone is to take the position, it should be Gu Lianxian!

Did you receive the wrong one?

Gu Fangchen said seriously:
"As the saying goes, 'When a man has been away for three days, he should be looked at with new eyes.' Uncle, you haven't seen me for at least three years, right?"

"Then it's normal for me to become a sixth-grade person."

Do not!
This is not normal at all!
Ning Songjun had a blank expression on his face, feeling that he might be the only normal person present.

He held his forehead and said:

"Wait a minute, how on earth can you practice?"

Gu Fangchen shook his head, glanced at Old Man Ding, and then said confidently:
"Master said, I have nothing to say."

"However, the 'poisonous heart' in me is still there, and my uncle will know it at a glance."

He held out his hand openly.

On the palm of the right hand, the strange and messy blood-colored pattern was clearly visible.

Ning Songjun was stunned.

Yes, he had not carefully checked Gu Fangchen's physical condition because he was worried about Ning Caiyong's safety.

At this moment, his mind moved, and he immediately discovered the existence of that "kind of poison in the heart", which was still lurking in Gu Fangchen's body.

It is indeed impossible to impersonate Gu Fangchen and give himself the world's most powerful poison with no antidote... Even a second-grade cultivator may not be willing to touch this thing.

Ning Songjun's nerves finally relaxed a little.

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ps: I will post it first and revise it later. I have diarrhea today, sorry!

(End of this chapter)