Is this NPC even playable if it's not nerfed?

Chapter 158 The Emperor's overtures, the consumption of medicinal gold, and the body's yearning.
"Hmm? The royal flag?"

"The royal convoy? No need to stop them, let them in."

The city guards responsible for guarding the gates of Wangyou County made way, allowing the royal convoy to enter the city.

"grateful."

A royal guard at the rear of the convoy suddenly tossed a bag of silver to the city guards.

"Huh, this royal caravan is quite polite."

"I like."

"We'll be drinking again tonight."

……

"Da da da."

"Mr. Lu, Grand Eunuch Su Chang requests an audience."

A sound came from outside the courtyard.

"It's Eunuch Su."

Ji Menglu, who was in the courtyard, realized what was happening and sent someone to open the door.

Sure enough, as soon as the door opened, she saw a familiar figure.

It was none other than Eunuch Su Chang from the palace, her father's personal eunuch.

"Your Highness, you're here too."

"And the nanny."

Su saw that it was an acquaintance and greeted him, but he did not forget the purpose of his trip. His gaze fell on Lu Yuan, who was lounging like Ge You, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Is this Lu Yuan, the number one warrior in the world?

It really is huge.

"Mr. Lu."

Su Chang approached Lu Yuan with a sincere attitude and a very respectful gaze.

Su Chang was the Grand Eunuch, a second-rank official, and a confidant of the Emperor of Dayong. Given his status, not to mention first-rank officials, even dukes and nobles would have to give him some face.

Such an important figure had to treat Lu Yuan, a minor official from a remote place, with utmost respect.

The reason is simple: Lu Yuan is the best in the world.

Lu Yuan's fist is bigger, so he's the one who's right.

"Sir, is there something you need?"

Lu Yuan calmly looked at Su Chang, the eunuch. He didn't seem to have met him before, and there shouldn't be any connection between them.

"Mr. Lu, there is indeed something I need to discuss."

"this."

Su Chang took out an imperial edict and handed it to Lu Yuan with both hands.

Is the imperial edict to be read aloud?

Come on, based on the royal family's understanding of Lu Yuan, he doesn't like this kind of thing. Besides, announcing an imperial edict requires the other party to kneel down to receive it.

Are you going to kneel down yourself, or make Lu Yuan kneel down for you?
He certainly couldn't kneel down; after all, royalty has a sense of honor.

What if you made Lu Yuan kneel down?
First, he doesn't have the ability; second, he doesn't have the guts.

Third, he didn't want to die.

Lu Yuan doesn't believe in the proper etiquette between ruler and subject.

If he's unhappy, he really might punch you.

Su Chang was not a fool; he was a smart man with an exceptionally clear mind. He knew exactly what he should do, and omitting the reading of the imperial edict was the best choice.

"It's an imperial edict, let me see it."

Lu Yuan opened the imperial edict and read it. The content was nothing more than praising his contributions and merits to the court, and finally rewarding him with ten thousand taels of gold. No, it seems there was also ten thousand taels of medicine money.

Lu Yuan squinted and looked through it carefully. In the reward section, it seemed that someone had added a few strokes.

Hmm, is it because you feel that 10,000 taels of gold is not enough and you want to add more?

But what exactly is Yaojin?
Lu Yuan had never heard of this thing.

"Father-in-law, I have a question."

"Mr. Lu, please speak."

What is "medicine gold"?

"Medicine Gold, Mr. Lu, Medicine Gold is a top-tier treasure in the world. It can prolong life, enhance one's power, and help one break through to higher realms."

Su Chang described a whole bunch of the effects of the medicine, but Lu Yuan only clearly heard the words "life extension".

"Can it prolong life?"

"Is this true?"

"How long can it be delayed?"

"Two years, but each person can only take one ounce; multiple doses are ineffective."

"I see, thank you."

"Please pass on a message to the emperor for me; I owe him a favor."

Ten thousand taels for medicine—that's an incredibly generous offer. It far exceeds the merits he has rendered; the emperor's gesture is undoubtedly a gesture of goodwill.

"Yes, yes, Mr. Lu, this servant will take her leave now."

Su Chang smiled broadly, knowing that his mission was complete and the emperor had achieved his goal.

Su Chang did not linger. After ordering his men to put the things down, they left Wangyou County.

Before leaving, Su Chang left a letter for Ji Mengluo, which was a letter from the emperor to the princess.

Although he didn't know the contents, Su Chang could guess what the letter said.

Princess, if you don't work harder, your husband will belong to someone else.

The Chen family is very well prepared.

……

"Medicine money, Father Emperor actually rewarded you with ten thousand taels of medicine money."

"Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable! My father was extremely stingy in this regard."

Ji Mengluo stood before the ten thousand taels of gold for medicine, utterly astonished.

Her father's sudden display of generosity left her bewildered.

"It seems that this medicinal gold is also a very precious thing to your royal family."

Lu Yuan stroked his chin and said calmly.

"It is extremely precious."

Ji Menglu added a sentence.

"Oh."

"I've only heard of Yaojin, but I don't know what it looks like."

"Today I can finally see its true appearance."

Chen Nian opened the box, and a rich fragrance wafted out. He looked down and, sure enough, the medicine looked exactly like the gold described in the book.

"good smell."

"I inexplicably want to take a bite."

Lu Yuan casually picked up a piece of medicinal gold, which weighed about ten pounds. He brought it closer, and the strong medicinal aroma seemed to be tantalizing his taste buds, making him want to eat it.

His body craved to consume this thing.

"Hey, Lu Yuan, you don't want to eat this, do you?"

"It will kill people."

"Medicinal Gold is made from extraterrestrial metal and contains boundless energy. Its energy is extremely violent, and our Ji family has to use secret techniques to tame it."

"Why can only one ounce be taken? Because one ounce is the limit that the human body can tolerate."

"If you take more than one ounce, there's only one outcome: bang, your whole body explodes."

Ji Menglu made an explosion gesture with both hands, seemingly to scare Lu Yuan.

Unfortunately, Lu Yuan wasn't buying it; he just calmly looked at her with the same caring gaze one would give a fool.

"You are not afraid?"

"I wasn't trying to scare you."

"This could really explode; there are plenty of examples of this in the royal family."

Ji Menglu looked very serious.

"That's your limit, not mine."

Following his instincts, Lu Yuan swallowed the dozen or so kilograms of medicine in his hand in one gulp.

Lu Yuan felt a burning sensation in his abdomen.

Waves of energy surged through my body.

This feeling is very comfortable.

Lu Yuan thoroughly enjoyed spreading his arms wide.

A terrifying aura spread uncontrollably.

Everyone retreated, and even the Peach Blossom Fairy looked at Lu Yuan with great apprehension.

"Such a violent aura."

"What a terrifying power."

"Is this Lu Yuan really human? Little Peach Blossom, are you sure he's not some kind of divine beast incarnation?"

Hu Sanniang stared wide-eyed at Lu Yuan, who was enjoying himself.

This monster.

"It feels great, but it's not enough."

At this moment, Lu Yuan was radiating golden light.

His body was craving more energy.

……

(End of this chapter)