novelraw Chapter 1562: 21: Harboring Secret Agendas
Chapter 1562: 21: Harboring Secret Agendas
Chapter 1562: Chapter 21: Harboring Secret Agendas
All the dark aura on Princess Aoi dissipated, entering the Gate of Life, finally returning to dust and soil, vanishing from the world.
As the dark aura left, Princess Aoi’s complexion also returned to normal, no longer darkened.
“This… He’s really cured her!”
Everyone was incredibly surprised, unable to believe the reality before their eyes.
The “Ghost Army Order” is one of the ten major curses, and no one in this world can lift it; yet now it has been lifted by a mere Loose Cultivator in the True Master Realm, truly unbelievable.
Although unwilling to accept this result, the truth was right before her, Princess Qingyan had to admit.
She was truly amazed by the ability Lin Yifan displayed, of course, only in lifting the curse.
However, she was puzzled by why Lin Yifan had the means to lift the “Ghost Army Order” curse that ordinary people couldn’t? Does he have powerful factions supporting him behind the scenes? Does he have a strong sect from the Land of the Eight Trigrams backing him?
Although the “Ghost Army Order” is hard to lift in the World of All Things, in the Land of the Eight Trigrams, it’s a different story. Thus, the ten curses mentioned here are relative to this world. Therefore, Lin Yifan’s true identity is indeed a mystery.
Additionally, there are several signs supporting her speculation. From Lin Yifan’s attire to appearance, everything is vastly different from this world. Plus, his mysterious survival over half a year ago, mysteriously being saved by a Space Ring.
If Lin Yifan indeed has a powerful faction backing him, then it will be troublesome.
Because once she kills Lin Yifan, it would stir trouble; worse, it might bring disaster to Tianze Country.
For a moment, she dared not move against Lin Yifan.
However, Lin Yifan travels alone, without any attendants for protection, seemingly not backed by a powerful faction, thus she is very conflicted now, not knowing whether to cause trouble for Lin Yifan.
On the other hand, the Fifth Prince of Mingyi Country doesn’t have too many complicated feelings. He only knows that Lin Yifan now has three Constellation Beads, and his task is to find these Constellation Beads, so he is determined to kill and seize them.
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“Young man, how is my daughter now?”
The Emperor of Qiuyu Country rushed down from the throne, holding his unconscious daughter, eagerly inquiring.
“Reporting to the Monarch of Qiuyu Country, the curse on Princess Aoi has been lifted. Rest for a few days, and she’ll wake up.” Lin Yifan replied.
“That’s wonderful! Truly wonderful!”
The Emperor of Qiuyu Country was overjoyed, tears brimming with excitement.
The ministers and Imperial Physicians of Qiuyu Country were also repeatedly joyful, their brows relaxing.
Upon hearing this news, Imperial Physicians from various countries and Alchemists from various factions and sects had mixed feelings.
Lin Yifan was just a mere Loose Cultivator in the True Master Realm, not even considered an Alchemist, yet he relieved Princess Aoi’s suffering from “disease.” This made those high-level Alchemists, those in High Realms, feel utterly ashamed.
Reflecting on their previous mocking of him, they realized how ridiculous they were.
“Alas! We can’t even compare to a young lad; we, these old relics, are truly useless!”
“Who is this young man, and why is there no one accompanying him?”
“He must be a solitary Loose Cultivator.”
“Impossible, a Loose Cultivator cannot know the ritual to lift the ‘Ghost Army Order’ curse.”
“Who cares who he is, ultimately it’s not our business now.”
…
No participating physician present was without disappointment because they failed; and failure meant the Ox Gold Bead was not theirs.
Lin Yifan also discerned the undertones of these people; now that Princess Aoi is well, it’s time to discuss the reward, so he asked: “Monarch of Qiuyu Country, the Princess is well, what about the Ox Gold Bead…”
Talk of the Ox Gold Bead touched the nerves of the Monarch of Qiuyu Country.
Although he had loudly announced to the outside world to reward with the Ox Gold Bead, summoning physicians worldwide to cure his daughter.
However, this Ox Gold Bead is indeed one of their national treasures, a crucial safeguard for Qiuyu Country’s national security. If given to Lin Yifan, Qiuyu Country’s overall strength would greatly decrease; worse, it might get invaded.
But, if they don’t keep their word, it would break trust with the world, which isn’t good for Qiuyu Country’s reputation.
What choices to make?
After thinking for a while, he suddenly thought of a great idea and replied, “Seeing the young boy is so young and handsome, how about I betroth my daughter Princess Aoi to you, how about that?”
“Absolutely not, absolutely not.”
Lin Yifan immediately jumped up, hurriedly refusing; because he came to the Realm of Longevity to save his woman, not to indulge in romance here.
“Why?” The Emperor of Qiuyu Country wanted to know the answer.
“Because I already have a wife.” Lin Yifan answered.
“It’s normal for men to have multiple wives.”
“This is not good for the Princess’s reputation, after all, she is a Royal Noble, to let her suffer as a secondary, is an insult to her.”
Thinking about it, the Emperor of Qiuyu Country found it true; however, without a marriage alliance, how could he control the Ox Gold Bead in his hands? This poses a significant problem.
Faced with the attending Imperial Physicians from various countries, the influential factions, and sects’ Alchemists, he was caught between a rock and a hard place, unsure of what to do.
Eventually, he decided to give the Ox Gold Bead to Lin Yifan as a reward.
Lin Yifan saved his dearest Princess Aoi, if even such a reward isn’t given, it would break trust with others, hence harming the country’s reputation; henceforth, should similar situations arise, help would be unlikely.
Furthermore, is his daughter’s life not worth more than a Constellation Bead?
If a Constellation Bead is gone, it can still be found; if reputation is lost, it’s hard to regain.
Soon, Lin Yifan had the Ox Gold Bead in hand, then put it into his possession, becoming one of his treasures.
Everyone looked on with envy; that was an invaluable Constellation Bead! They crossed mountains and valleys to this place just for this Constellation Bead.
Now, the Ox Gold Bead has fallen into someone else’s pocket; they really wanted to rush over and seize it.
The thought of killing and looting was already in their hearts.
As soon as Lin Yifan steps out of this royal city, they intend to act.
Lin Yifan also noticed the greedy glances of these people; in fact, he already had a response strategy. However, now he still had more important things to do, so he was not in a hurry to leave the royal city.
Then he made a request to the Emperor of Qiuyu Country: “Monarch of Qiuyu Country, may I stay here to observe the Princess’s condition and guard against any eventualities?”
“Of course! Very welcome!”
The Emperor of Qiuyu Country was in high spirits, for he was waiting for Lin Yifan to say this.