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Chapter 160 Rejuvenation?
After two days of waiting, Zhuge Liang's mindset was different from two days ago.

He already believed nine-tenths of the existence of the Heavenly Palace and the identity of Li Shimin as the reincarnation of the True Lord; the remaining one-tenth was the leeway he, as a wise man, should leave.

Therefore, after hearing Li Shimin's explanation, he immediately believed it.

However, such a young face was actually referred to as an old servant by His Majesty...

Could this person be like the legendary immortal, living forever and retaining eternal youth?

Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but glance at Li Xian, seemingly puzzled by his appearance.

Li Shimin noticed Zhuge Liang's gaze, smiled slightly, and turned to glance at Li Xiandao:
"Switch mode".

"Yes!"

Li Xian immediately raised his right arm, and the white sleeve slid off his arm, revealing his fair and delicate skin.

The next second, the skin, so delicate it was almost unreal, seemed to melt away like ice and snow. Streams of nano-metal flowed from the pores, extending along the arm and instantly condensing into a seven-foot-long metal scimitar.

The gleaming blade reflected the sunlight, casting a cold light that also revealed Zhuge Liang's astonished face.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "How is it?"

Zhuge Liang composed himself and, gazing at Li Xian whose right arm had transformed into a long sword, exclaimed in admiration, "Incredible!"

Li Shimin said with a smile, "Li Xian is not made of flesh and blood, so his lifespan is different from that of ordinary people. Even if another thousand years pass, his appearance will not change in the slightest!"

Zhuge Liang suddenly realized: "So that's how it is!"

Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand, signaling Li Xian to switch back to his previous form. Then, looking at Zhuge Liang, he said solemnly:

"I have already been to the Heavenly Palace and stayed at Brother Lin's temple for two days. I obtained many good things that are not available in the mortal world. Among them, there is one thing that I obtained for Uncle Yun."

"If Your Excellency trusts me, why not give it a try for Uncle Yun?"

"Oh?" Zhuge Liang's heart stirred, and he asked, "This old minister is foolish and does not know what Your Majesty is referring to."

Li Shimin smiled slightly and said, word by word, "Longevity Pill!"

what? !

Zhuge Liang's pupils shrank suddenly, and he stared at Li Shimin in shock.

Li Shimin had been looking forward to this moment for a long time.

Seeing the shock on Zhuge Liang's face, he smiled with satisfaction.

"Your Excellency, you have heard me correctly. What I am referring to is the very treasure that the First Emperor sought but could not obtain!"

"As far as I know, this elixir was made by Fairy Linghua. Mortals who consume it can extend their lifespan by several decades. In addition, it also has the effects of strengthening the body, reversing aging, and maintaining youth forever!"

Zhuge Liang came to his senses, his face still showing undisguised shock.

"really?"

"Would I lie to you?"

Li Shimin smiled, took out his storage bag, and with a burst of magical power, retrieved a brocade box from it, which he then handed to Zhuge Liang.

The serum sold in the group's online store naturally wouldn't come with such useless decorations. He actually found this brocade box in the Heavenly Palace to package the longevity serum and make it look less cheap.

As it turned out, his efforts were not in vain.

Zhuge Liang was indeed stunned by the magnificent brocade box from the Heavenly Palace.

After all, this brocade box was no ordinary object. Its exterior was gilded and inlaid with silver, with exquisite openwork, and decorated with various natural jade stones. It was a treasure that was rarely seen even in the imperial palace of the Eastern Han Dynasty!

Such a treasure could only be used as a container, which shows just how precious the longevity elixir inside must be.

Thinking of this, even Zhuge Liang, who always had a very high level of mental fortitude, found that his arms couldn't help but tremble a little.

He solemnly accepted the brocade box and carefully opened it.

Inside the brocade box, lined with soft velvet, lay a syringe containing blue liquid, its white down reflecting a pale blue halo in the sunlight.

So... what about the Longevity Pill?
Upon seeing the strangely shaped metal container, Zhuge Liang paused slightly and asked in confusion, "What is this?"

Li Shimin explained with a smile, "This object is called a syringe. As the name suggests, it is a device for injecting elixir into the body."

Does this mean that the blue liquid is the elixir of the Longevity Pill?

Zhuge Liang looked surprised, as if he hadn't expected that this so-called longevity pill was not a solid pill.

Li Shimin took out the syringe, looked at Zhuge Liang and smiled, "I have obtained ten portions of this elixir. I wonder if my father, the prime minister, would be willing to be the first person to prolong life?"

"..."

It would be a lie to say you weren't tempted by the opportunity to extend your lifespan by decades for no reason.

Zhuge Liang hesitated for a moment, but quickly abandoned his affectation and knelt down without hesitation.

"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful and trembling with fear. I bow my head and thank you for your divine grace!"

"Please rise, Your Excellency!"

Li Shimin helped him up and said solemnly, "There are no outsiders here, so there's no need for formalities, Prime Minister. Just tell me, are you... ready?"

After spending many days with the group members, Li Shimin was influenced by them and unconsciously began to use more colloquial language in his conversations.

Fortunately, vernacular Chinese is easier to understand, and Zhuge Liang didn't care whether Li Shimin's words were appropriate or not, so he immediately said solemnly:
"How dare I disobey His Majesty's benevolent grace?"

"Good!" Li Shimin clapped his hands and laughed, then immediately gestured for Li Xian to come forward, clear out the soft couch in the pavilion, and let Zhuge Liang lie down on it.

After Zhuge Liang lay down as instructed and rolled up his sleeves, Li Shimin picked up the syringe, aimed it at the slightly aged arm in front of him, and injected a tube of light blue liquid into it.

"Um……"

Zhuge Liang grunted and frowned deeply, as if he had sensed a violent change within his body.

Li Shimin put the empty syringe back into the brocade box, then summoned Li Xian and had him sit by the bedside to monitor Zhuge Liang's vital signs.

If anything unusual happens, immediately take him into the portal and seek help from Lin Yu or Fairy Linghua.

Fortunately, his worries were unnecessary. The serum improved by Linghua had no side effects and only targeted cells, so it would not affect Zhuge Liang's future practice of "Wuhou Qimen".

Gradually, Zhuge Liang's loose skin became firm, and the wrinkles on his face gradually disappeared.

In just a few minutes, a handsome and refined man with a face like jade, eyebrows that seemed to hold the beauty of mountains and rivers, a heart that held the secrets of heaven and earth, and an air of otherworldly grace appeared before Li Shimin.

Compared to the handsome middle-aged men of the past, Zhuge Liang now appears to be only around thirty years old.

With his neatly trimmed beard, he's at the peak of both looks and charisma!
Li Shimin himself was a person who valued good looks, and the important officials he favored were all of them, each with an impressive appearance.

Even among the famous ministers of the Tang Dynasty in later generations, few could compare with the young Zhuge Liang in terms of temperament and appearance.

Li Shimin smiled and sat by the bedside, waiting for Zhuge Liang to recover from the effects of the medicine.

About an incense stick later, Zhuge Liang finally regained control of his body. He raised his arm with some difficulty and looked at the skin on his arm, which was obviously much smoother and whiter, and couldn't help but show his joy.

"Your Majesty, veteran..."

"Prime Minister, please do not say any more!"

Li Shimin quickly stopped him, then said with a smile, "The Longevity Pill has already taken effect. According to that Fairy Linghua, it will take an hour to absorb all the medicinal effects."

"During this period, the Prime Minister should remain seated and try not to move around."

Zhuge Liang nodded, then closed his eyes and lay down again.

……

……

Two hours later, in the Imperial Study.

Li Shimin, dressed in the dragon robe of the Shu Han dynasty, sat upright on the dragon bed, with Li Xian, dressed in white, standing beside him, his eyes fixed intently on the five generals of varying ages before him.

These five people were the candidates for the five super soldier serums he had!

The one most qualified to receive the serum was naturally Zhao Yun, whom he longed for.

Whether considering personal feelings or past achievements, Zhao Yun is worthy of his significant investment.

As for the remaining four, they are currently on the shortlist. Li Shimin summoned them only to witness Zhao Yun's transformation. Whether they can obtain the serum bestowed upon them depends on their future performance.

These four individuals are Guan Xing, son of Guan Yu; Zhang Bao, son of Zhang Fei; Wei Yan, the prime minister; and Jiang Wei, who was subdued by Zhuge Liang during the first Northern Expedition.

Guan Xing and Zhang Bao were both chosen by him based on personal feelings.

In this world, although there is no such thing as the Oath of the Peach Garden, the bond between Liu Bei and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei is genuine, and even Li Shimin, who transmigrated from another era, couldn't help but envy it.

Because of his affection for Guan Xing, Li Shimin showed great care and concern for both Guan Xing and Zhang Bao.

The reason for selecting them for the serum list was to grant them martial prowess surpassing their fathers and to replicate their history, making them Li Shimin's Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Of the remaining two, Wei Yan was arrogant, and everyone in Shu, both civil and military, avoided him, which could be described as his wicked nature.

Even Zhuge Liang disliked him and never used his strategies during the Northern Expeditions, treating Wei Yan with the same caution he had shown towards Han Xin.

But setting aside his personality, he was indeed good at training soldiers and was exceptionally brave, making him one of the few truly brave generals in Shu Han at present.

Li Shimin believed he could control him, which is why he included him in the shortlist.

Jiang Wei, though highly regarded by Zhuge Liang, was ultimately just a surrendered general who had not yet made any achievements. Including him in the list would certainly cause dissatisfaction among others.

However, Li Shimin knew Jiang Wei's abilities, and therefore had great confidence in this prodigy.

He believed that with the support of serum and various technologies, Jiang Wei would surely shine brightly in the second Northern Expedition next spring, making his early investment a legendary tale...

Thinking of this, Li Shimin's lips curled slightly. His gaze swept over the five people kneeling on one knee, their faces filled with confusion, and he suddenly said:
"Prime Minister, you may come out now."

Before he finished speaking, a young version of Zhuge Liang, dressed in a feather fan and turban, stepped out from behind the curtain.

Everyone turned their gazes toward it, then their expressions froze.

Zhao Yun and Wei Yan, who had seen Zhuge Liang in his youth, stared wide-eyed at the handsome and refined young scholar with disbelief.

"The Prime Minister?!"

Exclamations of surprise rang out in the imperial study.

Guan Xing, who often accompanied Li Shimin and had the deepest understanding of these supernatural phenomena, suddenly narrowed his pupils and trembled with excitement as if he had realized something.

"Your Majesty, could it be..."

"Indeed." Li Shimin glanced at everyone and said calmly, "I have already been to the Heavenly Palace!"

(End of this chapter)