Chapter 420: The Great Xia Emperor Passes Away, and the World Changes!
Amidst everyone’s anticipation, the Great Xia Emperor swallowed the elixir of immortality. However, after consuming it, nothing seemed to change. One curious prince asked, “Father, after taking the elixir of immortality, do you feel any different? Is your health improved?”
The Great Xia Emperor furrowed his brow and replied, “I feel… It seems like there’s no change at all! It’s just that this elixir… it’s incredibly hard to swallow, it’s foul-smelling, and it’s stuck in my throat. I had to force it down!”
Everyone couldn’t help but look towards the unscrupulous Daoist, hoping he could explain. “No change is quite normal!” The unscrupulous Daoist calmly said, “No herb or medicine can work instantly; even divine medicine is the same. Your Majesty has now taken the divine medicine, and it will gradually improve your health, extend your lifespan, and restore your youthful appearance. Your Majesty only needs to be patient!”
“I see, the Imperial Teacher’s words make perfect sense! Haha…” The Great Xia Emperor burst into laughter.
“I see, I was worried for no reason just now!” “So, divine medicine also needs time to take effect; it won’t happen instantly!”
“The Imperial Teacher is right! Your Majesty’s dragon body is currently unsteady and lacking nourishment, so it needs gradual adjustment, without harming the dragon body!”
“After listening to the Imperial Teacher, I feel much relieved!”
Everyone praised and comforted the Great Xia Emperor.
The more the Great Xia Emperor listened, the more cheerful he became, his complexion improving, and his spirits lifting. The unscrupulous Daoist accompanied him with a smile but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
No trouble is good! The elixir turned out like this; to be honest, he didn’t know if it would work, what its specific effects were, or if it might have any adverse effects. Regardless of the outcome, he could buy time.
Just then, the Great Xia Emperor’s laughter came to an abrupt halt, and he clutched his stomach, his eyes widened in pain. Everyone panicked, and people rushed over.
“Your Majesty… Your Majesty, what’s happening to you?”
“Your Majesty, what’s going on? Don’t scare me!”
“Quick, summon the royal physician! Get the imperial doctor here!”
The Great Xia Emperor groaned in pain, “I… I have a terrible stomachache… it’s unbearable…”
Once again, everyone involuntarily turned their gaze towards the unscrupulous Daoist. After all, the Emperor had just consumed the elixir of immortality, and now this was happening. Among those present, the unscrupulous Daoist understood the situation the best.
Inside, the unscrupulous Daoist was in a state of panic.
Unexpected turn of events!
It seems that things have taken an unexpected turn for the worse!
The unscrupulous Daoist shouted loudly, “Everyone, don’t panic; this is a normal reaction!”
“Normal?” Everyone was bewildered. The unscrupulous Daoist asked, “Your Majesty, do you currently have an unbearable stomachache and an urge to, well, relieve yourself?”
The Great Xia Emperor, clutching his stomach in pain, nodded, “What the Imperial Teacher said is true! Right now… I do have an urge to relieve myself. Is this normal?”
“That’s correct, Your Majesty!” The unscrupulous Daoist confidently stated, “This indicates that the elixir of immortality is improving your body, essentially purifying it, and now it’s coming out naturally. So, all you need to do now is to relieve yourself as usual!”
“I see, I must relieve myself now. Prepare quickly!” The Great Xia Emperor called out.
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
With the assistance of two eunuchs, the Great Xia Emperor entered the palace and closed the door behind him. A eunuch brought a chamber pot and a stool for the Emperor to use.
Others patiently waited outside. In no time, an unbearable stench emanated from the palace, filling the entire room.
The surrounding courtiers were overwhelmed by the smell but dared not cover their noses. After all, it was the Emperor who was relieving himself. Who would dare to complain?
Be careful, or heads might roll.
Before long, a young eunuch came out carrying the foul-smelling chamber pot. The unscrupulous Daoist stopped him and asked, “How is the Emperor’s condition?” The young eunuch reported, “Reporting to the Imperial Teacher, after relieving himself, His Majesty is feeling much better and more energetic!”
The unscrupulous Daoist secretly breathed a sigh of relief; this was a good sign. It was probably just a case of food poisoning, and with a clean flush, everything should be fine—nothing too serious.
However, at this moment, the Emperor’s personal eunuch hurriedly rushed out and exclaimed, “Xiao Lin, His Majesty needs to continue relieving himself! Bring the chamber pot back quickly!”
“Yes, Liu Gonggong!” The young eunuch rushed back in. After a while, another unbearable smell once again wafted from the palace.
The officials outside the palace were subjected to another round of torment.
It was sour and pungent, beyond imagination! Many people turned green in the face.
The unscrupulous Daoist appeared calm on the surface, but deep down, he felt anxious and uncertain. Two rounds of this, each worse than the previous—could there be a problem? And at a time like this? It could be life-threatening!
Although the unscrupulous Daoist maintained his composure outwardly, he was quite anxious. So, when the young eunuch brought the chamber pot out again, he immediately stopped him and asked, “How is His Majesty’s condition now?”
Others gathered around to listen.
The young eunuch reported, “Imperial Teacher and esteemed gentlemen, after relieving himself twice, His Majesty’s stomachache has subsided, but his complexion is somewhat pale, and he feels a bit weak!” Everyone once again turned their gaze towards the unscrupulous Daoist, hoping for an explanation.
“Stay calm, everyone, no need to panic!” The unscrupulous Daoist exclaimed, “This is perfectly normal! His Majesty is undergoing detoxification, and the medicine’s effects are a bit intense. His Majesty is feeling weak because of it. But rest assured, as long as the toxins are expelled, he will be fine!”
“I see,” everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
However, at this moment, the chief eunuch rushed out in a hurry, saying, “Quick, bring in the chamber pot again! His Majesty needs to relieve himself once more!”
So, the young eunuch rushed back inside to assist.
Before long, another wave of unbearable stench drifted from the palace. Many courtiers were left nauseated and green-faced. Some even fainted on the spot, foaming at the mouth.
Then, another eunuch came out.
But this time, it wasn’t the young eunuch; it was the chief eunuch. He anxiously grabbed the unscrupulous Daoist’s hand and said, “Imperial Teacher, His Majesty’s condition doesn’t seem quite right! Even if we go by what you said, that His Majesty is detoxifying after taking the divine medicine, he has expelled quite a lot already. How come it’s not over yet? Right now, His Majesty has fainted, and his face is as pale as paper! If this continues, I’m worried…”
The unscrupulous Daoist was now in a state of panic.
There was definitely something wrong with this elixir!
But he couldn’t speak out; otherwise, he would lose his head! “Don’t worry; this is entirely normal!” The unscrupulous Daoist was inwardly terrified, but he had to maintain a composed facade. He smiled and said, “You see, His Majesty may seem weak now, but these are just symptoms! In reality, His Majesty’s body has undergone a tremendous transformation, restoring his youthful vitality, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes. Please remain calm and await the outcome!”
A plea for understanding…
“Oh dear, but we still have some concerns! How about this, Imperial Teacher? Since you understand the effects of this medicine the best, why don’t you accompany us inside? This way, everyone can feel more at ease!” the chief eunuch suggested.
The unscrupulous Daoist was terrified.
How could he go inside?
He was still hoping for an opportunity to escape! In this vast world, his life was paramount! If something really happened to the Emperor, he wouldn’t have a chance to run!
“Sir, there’s no need for that, right? I can wait outside!” The unscrupulous Daoist was sweating.
At that moment, weak cries were heard from inside the palace. The chief eunuch’s face changed, and he grabbed the unscrupulous Daoist’s hand, rushing inside, saying, “Imperial Teacher, there’s an emergency! Come with us!”
Upon entering, the unscrupulous Daoist immediately saw the Great Xia Emperor.
At this moment, the Great Xia Emperor was being supported by two young eunuchs, seated bare-bottomed on a stool. His complexion was as pale as paper, even his lips had turned white, and his breath was extremely weak, resembling someone on the verge of passing away.
The unscrupulous Daoist was feeling extremely anxious. In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the Great Xia Emperor had transformed into this state!
Upon seeing the unscrupulous Daoist entering, the Great Xia Emperor’s eyes flickered with a faint glimmer. He weakly asked, “Imperial Teacher, what’s happening? Why have I been continuously relieving myself since I took the divine elixir? Is there anything you can do to ease my pain?” The unscrupulous Daoist had no solution. He was completely at a loss. All he could do was bring in comforting words to appease the Emperor.
Upon hearing this, the Great Xia Emperor did feel somewhat reassured. He weakly replied, “Listening to your words, Imperial Teacher, I do feel… my body has indeed lightened considerably, and I feel much younger…”
The unscrupulous Daoist inwardly remarked, “Lightened, you say? Your body has lightened considerably after you’ve relieved yourself so much!”
“Your Majesty, rest assured, endure a little longer, and this pain will soon pass! Your body will undergo a rebirth, becoming even stronger than that of a young person!” the unscrupulous Daoist replied, his voice trembling with anxiety.
“Alright, alright…”
But just then, the Great Xia Emperor’s eyes widened, and the light in them suddenly disappeared.
Then, his entire body slumped, utterly devoid of strength. As an innate-level expert, the unscrupulous Daoist distinctly sensed that the Emperor’s vital energy had ceased.
In other words, he had died, passed away.
The unscrupulous Daoist’s body also went limp, drenched in sweat. Disaster had struck!
The accompanying eunuchs were thrown into panic. “Your Majesty! Your Majesty, what’s happening?”
“Your Majesty, please speak, say something!”
#YourMajesty…
Among them, the chief eunuch extended his finger and touched under the Great Xia Emperor’s nose, only to discover there was no breath!
He was utterly terrified, his world spinning, and he staggered.
If the Emperor had stopped breathing, did that mean… he didn’t dare to imagine. He desperately clung to the last straw of hope and anxiously asked, “Imperial Teacher, what is happening? Why has His Majesty stopped breathing?” The unscrupulous Daoist waved his hand in despair, “Don’t ask me, call the imperial physician quickly; perhaps there’s still a chance!”
That night, dozens of imperial physicians rushed to the palace, working tirelessly through the night, but they couldn’t do anything. The Great Xia Emperor had passed away.
