Out of fear of death, Invest Everything into Health-Chapter 304 - 153: Once He Leaves, You Will Lose Him Forever

Chapter 304: Chapter 153: Once He Leaves, You Will Lose Him Forever

"Crown Prince. You are the Crown Prince of Great Li." Ye Chuxuan spoke softly, "Great Li has improved, why aren’t you happy? This Fan Wubing, he must be well rewarded, don’t you agree? However, the report states that he killed two Abyss Prison Guards. I believe this is a misunderstanding. You believe it too, don’t you."

Ye Yixian immediately felt a prickling sensation down his spine.

His father the Holy Emperor’s presence became even more towering and majestic in his eyes, pressing down on him like a great mountain, leaving him breathless.

Ye Yixian suddenly calmed down. He understood the hidden meaning behind his father’s words; the incident of Fan Wubing killing the Abyss Prison Guards could be seen as a misunderstanding, or as a provocation against Great Li.

With his last ounce of strength, he said, "Those two Prison Guards lost control, Fan Wubing acted to protect the citizens of Sickness City."

Ye Chuxuan chuckled, "How could the guards who were wearing the Soul-locking Chains lose control?"

Ye Yixian instantly felt drained, knelt on the ground, and said in a voice as cold as an ice cellar, "Fan Wubing had absolutely no intention of doing so, it was indeed a misunderstanding."

Ye Chuxuan nodded, "I also believe it’s a misunderstanding. Let’s overlook it since he contributed to rectifying the chaos in Sickness City."

"Father, your insight is clear."

Ye Yixian staggered away from the Qi Observation Platform.

Below, Ji Wenrui was already waiting for him, shocked to see him in such a disheveled state, and rushed up, "Your Highness. What happened to you!"

Ye Yixian said softly, "Just a bit tired, I’ll be fine after some sleep."

He walked out of the grand hall, and after a gust of wind, suddenly collapsed on the ground.

"Your Highness!"

...

"He was too impulsive." Ye Chuxuan shook his head in disappointment, "The truth about Sickness City could have been a valuable piece to leverage with me for benefits. But he was too impulsive, losing all composure and rushing to the Qi Observation Platform to rebuke me. Who knows how many people saw him in such a sorry state today."

Dragon Guard Li Jin said, "Crown Prince has a devout heart, full of fervor."

"Fervor can be deadly." Ye Chuxuan gazed at the sky... When the Crown Prince revealed the truth about Sickness City, he panicked, because indeed it was his irrevocable mistake. Yet, the Crown Prince was even more panicked, almost losing his mind completely.

Li Jin said, "The Holy Emperor’s tactics are brilliant. With just a few words, he dissolved the threat."

"Because he cares deeply about this person called Fan Wubing." Ye Chuxuan’s brow slightly furrowed, "When did the Crown Prince have such a person by his side? How did he bear the burden of over seven thousand strands of misfortune alone?" He didn’t like things and people beyond his control.

"Fan Wubing is a genius disciple of the Eternal Immortal Sect. The Crown Prince became acquainted with him during his journey to the Little South Continent."

"Eternal Immortal Sect..." Ye Chuxuan’s brow furrowed further, "No wonder the Crown Prince immediately compromised with me. It seems that this so-called Fan Wubing has connected the Crown Prince’s line. Maybe... the wisp of imperial dragon qi he lost was deliberately given to Fan Wubing. Investigate it."

"Yes."

"Also, find out if it was indeed Fan Wubing who sounded the Dragon-Soothing Sound that day."

"I will obey."

...

"Cough cough cough—" After a violent coughing fit, Ye Yixian awoke, struggling to sit up.

"You’re awake."

Seeing the speaker, Ye Yixian was stunned, "Great Venerable, why are you here?"

Chengming was no longer in the carefree attire from the Three Flavors Blacksmith Shop but wore a proper dark robe, looking heroic and serious, "I came to retrieve my two Soul-locking Chains."

Ye Yixian let out a bitter laugh and was about to explain.

Chengming waved his hand, "No need to say anything, Ji Wenrui has already told me the details."

"I apologize. My misjudgment led to this major error," Ye Yixian said with guilt.

"What do you mean?" Chengming questioned.

"Great Venerable..." Ye Yixian didn’t understand why Chengming suddenly became angry.

Chengming’s eyes widened in anger, "Is this the attitude you use to face the Empire’s path?"

"..."

The disappointment in Chengming’s eyes was almost overflowing, "Ye Yixian. I originally thought someone who could utter ’Great Li must reclaim the world’ should have the heart of an Empire. But you, look at you in such a pathetic state!"

"I..."

"I ask you, why did you go to the Qi Observation Platform to question Ye Chuxuan?"

Ye Yixian trembled all over, bitterly smiling, "I couldn’t accept the truth about Sickness City." He couldn’t imagine that the prosperous and powerful Great Li would do such a thing.

"So you threw everything to the wind, ignoring all plans, and acted like a mad dog losing its way? Do you know how many eyes in the Li Palace saw you storm up to the Qi Observation Platform in a rage and then leave in disgrace?" Chengming’s tone was angry, "Ye Yixian, you are the Crown Prince, the master of the Little Li Palace. You represent a vast interest group of Great Li, and your disgrace is the disgrace of everyone standing behind you!"

"But... but all my movements are within Father’s grasp. I can’t win against him, I can’t..." Ye Yixian said sorrowfully.

"Exactly. Therefore, you must face him with the grandest manner possible!"

"I..."

Seeing him like this, Chengming felt immense disappointment but still took out his last bit of patience to ask, "I ask you, why did Fan Wubing’s name appear in that urgent report from the Mountain God?"

This question instantly sobered Ye Yixian.

He fell into contemplation, then answered seriously after a moment, "Given Fan Wubing’s character and his performance at Queyu Mountain, he could completely have not left any trace of himself, but he didn’t. This indicates that he voluntarily exposed his identity."

"And then? What does he want to do?"

"He... he is also assessing whether I, as the Crown Prince, am reliable!" Ye Yixian suddenly understood, "Whether I can provide support for him!"

Chengming asked, "Fan Wubing sounded the Dragon-Soothing Sound. Fan Wubing untangled the pains of Sickness City. He almost single-handedly presented you the greatest gift on the Empire’s path. Don’t you know what to do?"

"I must use this matter to truly bring the Eternal Immortal Sect into the open! I must clear Fan Wubing’s name!" Ye Yixian said with a serene expression, but his tone was exceptionally passionate.

Chengming did not comment on this statement, just meaningfully said, "Crown Prince, many times you must understand one thing. When you can’t win with absolute power and have to face a challenge, believing in miracles becomes the only way."

"But will Fan Wubing help me?"

Chengming said, "He won’t help you. All along, he’s just been doing his own thing. It just so happens to intersect with Great Li’s path to Empire. To him, whether Great Li can become an Empire is utterly unimportant. So, don’t expect to win him over with ’patriotic sentiments.’ You need to offer him tangible benefits."

"What does he need?"

"This question should be asked to him personally. The urgent report not only revealed his identity, but also his value. So, he will definitely come to Celestial Balance Upper City."

"But Father also learned about him. His situation..."

Chengming sneered, "That depends on your maneuvering. Crown Prince, if you can’t even provide him with basic safety..." He didn’t finish the sentence, instead calmly changing the topic, "I can’t say how strong I am now, but I do have the ability to safely get him out of Great Li. I can also tell you, once he leaves, you will lose him forever."

Ye Yixian took a deep breath, "Thank you, Great Venerable, for enlightening me."

This Crown Prince’s thin body visibly regained vitality, gradually becoming robust.