Chapter 288.1 - I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory

Such cruel and heartless words were actually spoken by her own Uncle Master.

We are supposed to be a righteous sect!

And one of the leaders of the righteous path in the rivers and lakes!

Yuxu Taoist Master glanced at Song Yufei, seemingly understanding what was on her mind, and said, “Yufei, don’t think your Uncle Master is cruel! All our actions are based on the interests of the Taoist Sect, and we must not act on impulse!”

“For more than two years, we have invested enough in him! But with all the input and no output, even the great Taoist Sect cannot withstand such turmoil. There have been a lot of objections within the Taoist Sect for a long time, and it’s time to stop!”

“You must understand that we actually don’t owe him anything. On the contrary, he owes us! If it weren’t for us, he would have died, and Great Luo would have been destroyed long ago! So, don’t lend a hand anymore! Let him be free, and let us be free. That is the best choice right now!”

“Uncle Master, Yufei understands,” Song Yufei lowered her head.

Although she understood, she did not agree with this approach.

Unfortunately, she was just a junior in the Taoist Sect, only able to carry out orders and unable to influence the decisions of those above.

Yuxu Taoist Master glanced at the comatose Great Luo Emperor on the bed, placed his hand on the Emperor’s pulse, and while stroking his beard with the other hand, said, “His body is weak and depleted, like a lamp running out of oil. I’m afraid he won’t live more than three months! This is actually good. We can start looking for the next wise ruler! This is not the place to talk. Let’s go outside!”

“Yes, Uncle Master!”

After the two left, the eyelids of the Great Luo Emperor on the bed fluttered slightly.

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Next, the imperial physician exhausted all his skills, performing acupuncture and taking the pulse of the Great Luo Emperor, trying to relax his muscles and restore vitality.

In less than a day, the Great Luo Emperor woke up.

However, he was still weak, with pale lips and a greenish face, unable to sit up at all.

“Your Majesty, here is some medicinal soup. After drinking it, you will recover quickly!” The physician carefully brought over a bowl of the concoction.

But he was stopped by Yuxu Taoist Master: “Wait, I am also well-versed in medicine. Let me take a look first!”

The physician hesitated for a moment, but considering that the Taoist Master had been guarding the Emperor’s side and must be his most trusted person, he thought there should be no problem with letting him check.

“Taoist Master, please!”

The physician brought another bowl of the medicinal soup for the Yuxu Taoist Master to taste.

After tasting it, Yuxu Taoist Master said, “You’ve added caterpillar fungus, notoginseng, dong quai, and reishi mushrooms… These ingredients indeed help replenish vital energy and restore the body!”

“Taoist Master is insightful. I am impressed!” The physician said with sincere admiration.

“No need to flatter me!”

Yuxu Taoist Master said with a smile: “However, let’s not add the 50-year-old ginseng! His Majesty’s body is too weak to handle such strong tonics. It might be too much for him and not be beneficial!”

The physician looked at the old Taoist Master in surprise.

The most crucial ingredient in his medicinal soup was the 50-year-old ginseng, which acted as a catalyst, linking the effects of all the other ingredients to achieve the therapeutic effect.

Without the ginseng, it would just be an ordinary medicinal soup.

Although it could still cure and save lives, the effect would not be as obvious.

Yuxu Taoist Master was clearly knowledgeable about medicine and would not be unaware of this principle, so why…

In that brief moment, numerous thoughts spun through his mind.

Not daring to make a decision, he glanced at the Great Luo Emperor on the bed.

The Great Luo Emperor weakly waved his hand and said, “Listen to the Taoist Master… The Taoist Master will not harm me…”

“Yes, Your Majesty!” The physician bowed his head, said nothing more, and went back to prepare the medicine.

Having spent a long time in the imperial palace, he knew what to say and what not to say.

He knew whom he could offend and whom he could not.

Since the Emperor had no objections, he would not either.

In the imperial chamber, aside from the Great Luo Emperor and Yuxu Taoist Master, there were only a few serving maids and eunuchs.

The Great Luo Emperor, looking at the kind-hearted old Taoist in front of him and asked him in a small voice, “Taoist Master, when will I recover…”

“Your Majesty, illness struck as suddenly as a mountain collapsing, but it will recede as slowly as drawing silk! You have been overworking yourself these days, which is why you fell ill! What you need to do now is to gradually recuperate, and you will soon recover!” The old Taoist Master consoled him.

“May your words be auspicious, Taoist Master!” The Great Luo Emperor nodded.

About half an hour later, he fell into a deep sleep again after taking his medicine and having a little millet porridge.

The following days were the same.

The Great Luo Emperor would wake up two or three times a day, each time for about half an hour, take his medicine, eat something, and then fall asleep again.

The Taoist Master remained by his side, unwavering in his protection. The Emperor’s food and drink all passed through his hands, a testament to his utmost dedication.

Meanwhile, various rumors started circulating outside.

“Have you heard? The Great Luo Emperor is on his last legs!”

“How is that possible? He’s still so young!”

“It’s true! They say that he’s been so worried about state affairs lately that he fell ill from the stress, collapsing right in the imperial palace! They say he even coughed up blood, as much as two liters!”

“Yes, I also heard from an eunuch on duty in the palace that His Majesty is still bedridden with no signs of improvement!”

“But doesn’t the Great Luo Emperor have the support of the Taoist Sect? Can’t they just give him some divine elixir?”

“I heard that a senior from the Taoist Sect has been constantly by the Great Luo Emperor’s side, tirelessly treating his illness! But the Emperor’s condition is so severe that even medicines and remedies are of no use!”

“What a pity!”

The rumors were detailed and convincing.

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