Out of fear of death, Invest Everything into Health-Chapter 285 - 147: Though I Wiped Out My Foes With One Strike, I’m Still Not Strong Enough

But even the golden armor could not conceal the giant's affliction.

However, the dawn made Fan Wubing and the Mountain God feel much more at ease. After experiencing the night of Queyu Mountain, they longed more for the brilliant and grand daylight.

The Mountain God's three-hundred-year-old burdens in his heart completely crumbled, and he exclaimed with satisfaction, "Last night, the Special Envoy and I jointly slew three thousand demons! Only then did we earn this invaluable feeling of contentment."

Fan Wubing's mouth twitched, slaying three thousand demons together? You say it like it's nothing!

But feeling good right now, let him say whatever he wants.

"Let's go, we enter the city."

Sickness City cast a large shadow over the Mountain God, so much so that, even after witnessing the Special Envoy's skills last night, he couldn't help but worry, "There will be more filth in Sickness City. Special Envoy, we must be extra careful."

Fan Wubing smiled and said, "My heart is clear as a mirror, what do I care about filth?"

Having said this, he strode confidently towards Sickness City.

The Mountain God mumbled to himself, repeating the words, "My heart is clear as a mirror, what do I care about filth... Anyone can say it, but how many can actually do it?"

"Ah, Lord Envoy, wait for this humble god!"

He hurried to catch up.

...

"Your Highness, we have a lead!" Ji Wenrui walked briskly into the Little Li Palace, holding a report. Upon seeing Ye Yixian's appearance, he froze, "Your Highness, what happened to you..."

At that moment, Ye Yixian seemed to have suddenly aged, with streaks of white in his hair. If it weren't for his youthful skin, one might think he was a man whose life was over half spent.

Ji Wenrui understood that this was due to the many worries that had plagued him, causing a stagnation of vitality, disharmony of energy and intentions within him.

Ye Yixian smiled, "It's nothing. Please go on."

Ji Wenrui handed over the intelligence scroll and then explained, "The remnants of the Demon Martial Hall have been observed. After extensive investigations, explorations, and analyses, the Fuxian Bureau has identified two directions. One is Queyu Mountain beyond Deadman's Beach in the northeast, and the other is the Dust Heart Wilderness in the west. Currently, it seems Queyu Mountain is more likely."

"Queyu Mountain?" Ye Yixian looked at the map of Great Li and couldn't find a place called "Queyu Mountain."

Ji Wenrui handed over another map, "Your Highness, you need to see this map."

Ye Yixian spread the map open and, with a glance, realized it was of the Great Li's territory from three hundred years ago. Over these three centuries, Great Li had annexed many surrounding small countries. In the northeastern corner of the map, there was indeed a Queyu Mountain.

He searched his mind and suddenly recalled something, "Is it Queyu Mountain where Sickness City is located?"

Ji Wenrui's gaze was stern, "Yes. The place forgotten by Great Li for three hundred years."

Ye Yixian frowned, "Would the Demon Martial Hall really risk contracting the fortune disease to go to Queyu Mountain?"

"Your Highness, besides Queyu Mountain, where else could they go?"

"True enough." Ye Yixian paced back and forth, pondering, "The Fuxian Bureau must absolutely have no contact with Sickness City. The place is too filthy; even the slightest oversight could have the Fuxian Bureau contracting all manner of diseases, potentially creating another Sickness City. But we must also understand the movements of the Demon Martial Hall. Not to annihilate, but at least to know their intentions. The chaos of the Flying Ship and Buxu City were probably just diversions, with the true purpose still unknown."

Ji Wenrui asked, "Your Highness, how about letting the Abyss Prison Guards try?"

"Abyss Prison Guards." Ye Yixian's posture became firm.

"The Abyss Prison Guards inherently suffer from five afflictions and three deficiencies, beyond the cycles of mourning, and with no connected spirit. Moreover, they have no bearing on our Great Li's fate. Sending them to Sickness City might be most fitting."

"But they are stable while in the Soul-Devouring Abyssal Prison; taking them out might drive them mad."

Ji Wenrui suggested, "Use the Soul-locking Chain. It can at least ensure they are stable for three months."

"The Soul-locking Chain... Great Li has only three Soul-locking Chains. One is with my revered father, and the other two..."

"Are with Chengming."

"Great Venerable..." Ye Yixian was taken aback, "Will the Great Venerable assist us?"

"He will not assist us, but he will aid those opposing the Holy Emperor."

Ye Yixian still felt concerned, "The Abyss Prison Guards are too dangerous. Is there no other way?"

Ji Wenrui shook his head, "Throughout Great Li, those unafraid of Sickness City, I'm afraid, are only the Abyss Prison Guards."

Ye Yixian pondered for a long while and sighed, "Very well. Let the Fuxian Bureau investigate the Dust Heart Wilderness, and have the Abyss Prison Guards probe Queyu Mountain. Grand Commander, please arrange this, while I seek the Great Venerable for the Soul-locking Chain."

"Yes." Ji Wenrui swiftly exited.

...

"...Holy Emperor, this is the plan of the Crown Prince and his men." Dragon Guard Li Jin bowed to report to Ye Chuxuan. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Ye Chuxuan was no longer as lighthearted as before. Since the night of Buxu City, his brows had remained furrowed.

After listening, he said, "Does the Crown Prince truly intend to thoroughly investigate the Demon Martial Hall?"

"Judging by the actions of the Fuxian Bureau, they are very determined."

Ye Chuxuan considered for a moment, "Abyss Prison Guards... he dares to think of this. He is still too young, acting without regard for consequences. Such matters as sources of disease shouldn't be tampered with lightly. With the slightest carelessness, it might spread. Hastily seeking results and too eager to change things will lead to problems."

"Should we notify the Soul-Devouring Abyssal Prison to refuse deploying the guards?"

"No need. Let the Crown Prince act freely. Without hitting a wall, he won't turn back. As Great Li embarks on the path as an Imperial Dynasty, so the Crown Prince walks the emperor's road. I, too, wish to see how far he can go and whether he truly possesses the qualifications to bear the title of Crown Prince." Ye Chuxuan's voice was deep and calm.

"Additionally, regarding the Eternal Immortal Sect..." Li Jin recounted the Crown Prince's invitation for the establishment of the sect.

"As for the matters of the Eternal Immortal Sect, do not obstruct it. Let them be. The path of the Imperial Dynasty requires some to lay the groundwork, better to have outsiders than to use our own."

"I obey, Your Majesty."

Ye Chuxuan frowned while gazing into the star-filled night sky.

Yet he was uninterested in observing the constellation, involuntarily recalling the night of Buxu City...

"Nascent Soul body, striking the Dragon-Soothing Sound... what is this child's intention?"

He closed his eyes, ceasing to observe the heavens, "I hope it won't come to that, otherwise, even with Li Ming safeguarding you..."