The Tree Realm Descends on Douluo Continent

Chapter 148 The Great Emperor in Danger on a Snowy Night

The Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace is always heavily guarded, but because Emperor Xueye's condition was urgent, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's carriage arrived unimpeded at the gate of the elderly emperor's bedroom.

"Teachers, you've finally arrived!"

Xue Qinghe was pacing anxiously back and forth in front of the palace gate. When she saw Ning Fengzhi get off the carriage, she quickly ran to greet him: "Teacher, you must be exhausted from the journey. It's just that my father's illness came on so suddenly that I had no choice but to urgently summon you to the palace."

"It's alright, Your Majesty's health is of utmost importance."

Ning Fengzhi's movements stiffened as Xue Qinghe supported his arm, but he quickly regained his composure and sighed softly, "Your Highness, let's go and check on His Majesty's condition first."

Ning Fengzhi's sigh was not only a lament about Xue Qinghe's other identity, but also a lament about the impermanence of life.

Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School launched the plan to replace the main sect with a minor sect, he felt that everything had changed. Not only did he have to deal with the Spirit Hall, but he was also personally involved in the fall of an emperor and the rise and fall of an empire.

Prince Xuexing, standing at the door, glanced at the two familiar faces and Dugu Bo, a fleeting look of worry crossing his face.

Now that Xue Qinghe has become the Crown Prince, if Emperor Xue Ye were to encounter misfortune, the Crown Prince would undoubtedly be the first in line to the throne. The thought of Xue Qinghe's somewhat inconsistent actions filled him with deep concern.

However, considering that Ning Fengzhi has always maintained a distance that is neither too close nor too distant from the Tian Dou royal family, Xue Xing's worries have lessened considerably.

Now he can only hope that Ning Fengzhi can cure Emperor Xueye's illness and prevent the situation from worsening.

Ning Fengzhi and the others ignored Prince Xuexing and went straight into the palace. Li Xun, on the other hand, looked around as if he were on a tour, and finally glanced at Xue Beng's nonchalant appearance.

"Ahem... Ahem, Sect Leader Ning has arrived. Please take a seat."

Despite his violent coughing, Emperor Xueye rushed to the maid beside him to take care of him.

This was the first time Li Xun had ever seen Emperor Xue Ye. The emperor was already incredibly old, his hair resembling withered weeds.

After everyone was seated, Ning Fengzhi asked with a slightly worried expression, "When did Your Majesty begin to feel unwell?"

"It'll be around midnight, when I have some official business to attend to." As Emperor Xueye said this, his eyes flickered involuntarily.

Who was Ning Fengzhi? A glance at Emperor Xueye's expression told him it was probably about some political matter: "Did you take any medicine?"

"No, I'm usually in good health. If I had to say what's wrong, it would probably be that my reactions are a little slow."

Although his body was somewhat out of control, Emperor Xueye still looked at Ning Fengzhi with a slightly strange expression as he spoke: "Some of the imperial physicians in the palace say that my sluggishness is a result of natural aging."

"Then let me take His Majesty's pulse." Ning Fengzhi saw the look in Emperor Xue Ye's eyes, and his initial sympathy hardened considerably: "I wonder if His Majesty's arm is still functioning smoothly?"

Emperor Xueye stretched out one arm: "My two arms are fine, but my body and legs are a little numb and I can't feel anything."

Ning Fengzhi extended his right hand and placed it on Emperor Xueye's wrist.

Before long, he frowned and sighed deeply: "Your Majesty's ailment is something I cannot cure, for it seems to be a naturally occurring disease beyond human control."

"Of course, the possibility of poisoning cannot be ruled out. Since the Poison Master is here, we might as well have him take a look at you as well."

After Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, he stood up and offered his chair, his gaze inadvertently meeting Dugu Bo's.

"Alas! Then I will trouble you, Venerable Poison." Emperor Xueye sighed. This was the last thing he wanted to see.

Dugu Bo stepped forward, took the emperor's pulse, and carefully examined the emperor's eyes and tongue. He shook his head and said, "Your Majesty's symptoms do not seem to be caused by poisoning, but I do not know the specific reason for the numbness and paralysis in your lower body."

"What? Not poisoning? Could it really be a stroke?" Emperor Xueye exclaimed in shock. This was even more unacceptable to him than the poisoning he had just predicted.

There is a cure for the poisoning, because he is currently facing two people: one with superb medical skills, and the other with renowned poison expertise across the continent. However, the decline in bodily functions is a natural process of decay, and there is nothing that can be done about it.

"Your Majesty could also consult a few more healing-type Soul Masters," Dugu Bo smiled at Emperor Xue Ye's reaction. "Perhaps someone can resolve Your Majesty's current symptoms."

"Sigh, I naturally know the methods and skills of the Poison Master who has been in the Heavenly Battle for many years, and I didn't mean to question you, but this is truly hard to accept!"

Emperor Xueye smiled wryly and tried to get information from Dugu Bo. He would definitely still need to invite healing-type soul masters and physicians, but even Dugu Bo and Ning Fengzhi were helpless, so he probably wouldn't hear any better results from others.

"Is there really no way? Teacher!" Xue Qinghe looked at Ning Fengzhi with a sorrowful expression.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Xue Qinghe, then at Emperor Xue Ye, sighed, and shook his head: "Your Majesty, we still need to make plans soon!"

The Emperor Xueye looked exhausted and slowly closed his eyes: "I understand. Thank you both..."

"Brother Wang!"

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Father..." Seeing that Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Bo were helpless, Prince Xuexing and Xue Beng rushed to Emperor Xueye's bedside in grief.

Seeing this, Li Xun shook his head and then left the palace with Ning Fengzhi and the others.

"Your Highness, there is no need to see him off any further. His Majesty needs the care of his family at this time. Please do not let His Majesty feel lonely."

At the entrance of the palace, Ning Fengzhi saw that Xue Qinghe was still going to see him off, so he nodded and said, "Your Majesty's condition is very serious this time. If my diagnosis is correct, he will completely lose his ability to move within two to three days."

This is also the time when His Majesty is most vulnerable. Your Highness must take good care of His Majesty's daily life during this period and avoid excessive disturbance from outsiders, lest His Majesty suffer an emotional breakdown.

"What?"

Xue Qinghe's expression changed, but then he realized what was happening and quickly composed himself. He then bowed to Ning Fengzhi, saying, "Thank you, teacher. My father still needs someone to take care of him, so I won't see you off any further."

After saying that, Xue Qinghe quickly entered the palace, interrupting Xue Xing and Xue Beng's wailing.

Li Xun and his two companions disembarked from the carriage and quickly left the palace without any hindrance.

"How is the teacher?" Li Xun asked with some curiosity. His trip to the palace was purely for entertainment. He wasn't familiar with Emperor Xueye and had no opportunity to get involved.

"You're still overestimating Qian Renxue a bit," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile, shaking his head.

"Oh? Could it be that she's clumsy?" Li Xun thought for a moment and said casually.

"It's not just clumsy, the traces are too obvious. I don't know if the person who used the poison was too lenient or simply lacked skill. If it's just this kind of toxin, it's easy to detect, and it's slow to take effect."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "If left unchecked, it will probably take at least another six months before Emperor Xueye truly becomes the vegetable you described."

(End of this chapter)