Chapter 62: Mistakes Made Over the Years
"Qian Renxue!?"
Mu Ci feigned surprise and exclaimed softly.
After all, with people in his family holding high positions in the Spirit Hall, it would be unreasonable if he didn't even know about the Qian family.
"Rumor has it that the young master of the Spirit Hall's Qian family died young. Now it seems that this was just a myth spread by the higher-ups within the hall…"
"I really didn't expect Sister Xue to come to the Heavenly Soul Empire at such a young age!"
Qian Renxue was not surprised when she heard Mu Ci's statement, as this matter was spread intentionally.
However, hearing this incident reminded Qian Renxue of her childhood. She felt a little depressed for a moment and lost the interest to tease Mu Ci.
"Let's get back to the topic. Let's talk about Xue Ye first. You should have guessed it by now, right?"
Although Qian Renxue's words were interrogative, they actually expressed a positive statement.
Mu Ci nodded and did not deny the other party.
"Since Sister Xue replaced Xue Qinghe so early, and considering the rumors that Emperor Xue Ye's health has been deteriorating over the years, I'm sure the poison was administered long ago."
Qian Renxue looked at Mu Ci and said, "That's right. Ten years ago, the Spirit Hall launched an attack on the Clear Sky Sect and won a great victory. When they returned, they captured a group of members of the four affiliated families."
"One of them is named Yang Wushuang. He is the younger brother of Yang Wudi, the head of the Yang family who controls the Soul-Breaking Spear. He is proficient in refining medicine and poisons. After he surrendered, he was sent here to poison Xue Ye."
"But recently, I don't know if it's because Xue Ye has been in the harem for too long, but his body has become a little weak. The dosage that was just right has actually exceeded it a bit, causing Xue Ye to stay in bed all the time these days."
After listening to what happened, Mu Ci looked at Qian Renxue with some curiosity and said:
"So you want me to restore Xue Ye?
Honestly, since Xue Ye is ill, why not take advantage of the situation and let him die? Then, as the first in line to the throne, wouldn't you be able to ascend the throne directly?"
Hearing Mu Ci's words that could be said to break the conventions on Douluo Continent, Qian Renxue hurriedly shook her head and said.
"No, no, although Xue Ye has some problems now, it's not too serious.
If he died like this, the ministers in the court would definitely conduct a thorough investigation, and when Xue Xing and the others were involved, the plan would be thrown into chaos."
"On the other hand, the Star Luo Empire is watching covetously. Chaos is imminent."
Mu Ci took a breath when he heard this, and his vision went dark.
"Big sister, you really think you're the Crown Prince of Heavenly Soul. Have you never placed your own people in the court over the years? Haven't you ever formed a faction to suppress dissidents?"
"The minister objects? Do the Titled Douluo under your command just eat for free?"
"Then we can just label them as rebels. You have the biggest fist, so whatever you say is the truth."
"Also, you mentioned Xue Xing. I really don't understand. Since you have already eliminated the two princes, why do you still want to keep Xue Beng?"
"Want to prove to Xue Ye that you're the same as him? He left a Xue Xing, and you left a Xue Beng?"
"Is this the way to steal a country? You don't understand the principle of either not doing it or going all out!"
"Once Xue Beng dies, Xue Ye will have no other choice but to give you the throne. When the time comes, you will respect him as the emperor, and he will have to accept it."
Mu Ci really couldn't understand the Douluo people's train of thought. Was this how they stole a country?
Ministers? When Zhao Gao and Hu Hai came to power, did they ever consider the ministers' opposition? Of course they did, otherwise they wouldn't have summoned Li Si.
Wasn't Li Si disloyal to the First Emperor? Didn't he still make that choice?
When it came to life and interests, there was no such thing as absolute loyalty.
When everything was a foregone conclusion, you had to agree that it was right even if it was a horse or a zebra.
Qian Renxue felt a little embarrassed by Mu Ci's series of questions and lowered her head in embarrassment.
"Let's discuss how to solve Xue Ye's problem first."
Mu Ci looked at Qian Renxue in front of him and actually understood why she didn't use these methods.
Over the years, Mu Ci traveled all over the Heavenly Soul Empire and saw at least eight thousand different kinds of Spirits. He had done in-depth research in this area.
In Douluo Continent, a Spirit could influence a person's character to a great extent, and conversely, a person's character could also affect their Spirit and cultivation.
For example, Yan Shaozhe ten thousand years later was born with the Bright Phoenix Spirit, but because of his character problems, he could not make any progress in the realm of Super Douluo.
Even his teacher Moon was disappointed with him because he refused to change despite repeated teachings.
There was also Qian Xunji, who was closest to him. It was likely that the reason was similar to Yan Shaozhe, and his personality affected his cultivation.
But because of the angel, she was not completely bad. After doing that to Bibi Dong, she was still allowed to live. Mu Ci really didn't know what to say.
He couldn't be a good person, and when he was a bad person, he was not completely bad.
Bibi Dong did a great job in this regard, perfectly matching the characteristics of the spider's Spirit: forbearance, concealment, and a one-hit kill.
Perhaps this was the reason why Bibi Dong was able to reach the pinnacle of the world at such a young age despite having to take a difficult exam.
"The reason you came to me is simply because you don't want Xue Beng to find me through Senior Dugu and inadvertently ruin your plan, right?"
Qian Renxue looked at Mu Ci with her golden eyes, nodding her little head quickly up and down.
"How about this, find a time and I'll go with you to the palace to meet Xue Ye and cure his illness."
When Qian Renxue heard this, she looked anxious and was about to speak.
But she was immediately interrupted by Mu Ci: "Listen to me first."
"Although I will remove the poison you gave Xue Ye, I will also give him another tonic. Anyone who takes it will be healthy and energetic."
"This way, your status in Xue Ye's heart will be further elevated."
"But this medicine has a major flaw. Long-term use will naturally deplete your vitality, and you will definitely not survive more than a few years."
"I will adjust the dosage so that Xue Ye's life will pass at a rate of about six years, which is the time for the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition."
"When that time comes, you can return and ascend the throne."
Qian Renxue listened from beginning to end, opening her mouth to speak several times but stopping herself.
Mu Ci also noticed the other person's expression, stopped, and asked, "Sister Xue, do you have anything to say?"
Qian Renxue nodded, but soon shook her head and asked in a conflicted manner.
"What if Xue Ye doesn't take the medicine?"
Mu Ci laughed when he heard this. How could he not understand what these emperors were thinking?
The First Emperor, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, etc., which one of them was not a great emperor, and who of them did not believe in elixirs?
"Sister Xue, you don't understand human nature."
"When an old man rediscovers the vigor and vitality of his youth."
"Do you think he would be willing to re-experience that old, failing body?"
"Especially when such a person is an emperor above millions of people, his desire will become particularly strong because he does not want to lose everything in front of him."
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