Chapter 66: Reward
The pill entered the stomach.
At first, Emperor Xue Ye did not feel any effect.
But as the pill was digested quickly, Emperor Xue Ye only felt that a small sun emitting energy appeared in his abdomen.
The medicinal power began to stimulate the vitality in Emperor Xue Ye's body, bringing new life to this old body and returning him to the peak of his twenties.
Under the effect of the elixir, Emperor Xue Ye finally experienced the feeling of his youth again.
He was intoxicated by the pleasure of having a clear mind and being full of energy.
"How does Your Majesty feel?"
Mu Ci watched Emperor Xue Ye take the elixir specially made for him and asked him again how he felt.
"It's like I've lived my life all over again. If only I had this pill last night, haha."
When Xue Qinghe and Mu Ci heard what Emperor Xue Ye said and considered his expression, they knew how his condition had worsened.
Mu Ci didn't expect that even though Emperor Xue Ye was so sick, he was still interested in doing that. He really didn't know what to say.
"I really want to thank Master Mu Ci for this. I've been ill for several days, and even the royal attendants were unable to help. I didn't expect Master Mu Ci to solve the problem with just one move."
"I don't know what kind of reward there is. If you need anything, please tell me quickly, Master Mu Ci."
As a descendant of a titled family, Mu Ci was loved and favored by everyone, and Emperor Xue Ye really didn't know what to give him.
A noble title? Gold Soul Coins? Emperor Xue Ye couldn't bring himself to say it. It was too humiliating. Compared to his own health, it was completely insignificant.
Ten-thousand-year soul bones? This thing was so rare that it was not even in the royal treasury. Mu Ci might not even look at the few thousand-year soul bones.
It would be better to let Mu Ci ask for it himself.
"I came here at the invitation of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and I didn't expect any reward. But since Your Majesty has spoken, I would like to ask for a piece of land."
Land?
Emperor Xue Ye was stunned, thinking that he wanted some soul bone or something else.
However, since land concerned the empire, it was still necessary to ask more questions. After all, if the other party wanted a province or a city, it was impossible to give it to them.
"Of course, but since it involves imperial laws, I still want to inquire about the size and location of this land."
Mu Ci responded to Emperor Xue Ye as a matter of course: "Your Majesty also knows some of my deeds, so I will not elaborate on them."
Emperor Xue Ye nodded, indicating that he knew about this matter.
"As I traveled to more and more places, I realized that the power of one person is so insignificant.
Therefore, I would like to ask Your Majesty for a piece of land to establish a small sect there, specializing in teaching some doctors and selling some elixirs to the outside world."
"As for the location, just like the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, we can choose a spot next to the Sunset Forest."
When Emperor Xue Ye heard this, he burst into laughter.
He thought the other party was going to ask for an exorbitant price, but he didn't expect it to be just this.
To be honest, even if Mu Ci established a sect on a piece of land without the empire's consent, Emperor Xue Ye would have to recognize it.
"No problem, it's just a small matter. Just tell Qinghe. You're so polite. I wonder if you have any other requests."
Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand and asked Mu Ci to continue.
Mu Ci frowned and was about to say that he had no other requests when he thought of something else.
An artifact related to a deity.
"I do have a rather presumptuous request."
"But you can say it!"
"I want to borrow the Heavenly Soul national treasure, the Vast Sea Universe Cover, to see it."
As soon as Mu Ci said this, Emperor Xue Ye fell silent.
It wasn't that the Vast Sea Universe Cover was so precious, but that it was a national treasure and had more symbolic meaning than practical significance.
Looking at the silent Emperor Xue Ye, Xue Qinghe, who was sitting beside him, spoke.
"Father, I, Mu Ci, am only borrowing the treasure to view it. I'm not asking for it back. It's no big deal. I'll personally escort it back and forth when the time comes."
Hearing Xue Qinghe say this, Emperor Xue Ye finally nodded.
Indeed, he was just taking a look, not asking for it.
Besides, that thing would be kept in the treasury for several years and would not be taken out once, so it wouldn't be a big deal if Mu Ci took a look at it.
This way, he could also repay the other person's favor.
"Okay, in that case, I'll ask Qinghe to send it to you later."
After finishing everything, Xue Qinghe took Mu Ci and left.
Sitting in the carriage leaving the palace, Mu Ci looked at the silent Xue Qinghe with some surprise.
"Brother Xue, why do you look so depressed?"
Xue Qinghe glanced at Mu Ci and sighed.
"I thought of Xiao Ke."
When Mu Ci heard Xue Qinghe mention Xue Ke, he certainly wouldn't think that he had the same idea as Xue Ye, and it must be about something between them.
Mu Ci thought for a moment and then asked, "You don't really have feelings for Xue Ke, do you? Are you wondering what will happen if Xue Ke knows the truth?"
Xue Qinghe nodded helplessly at Mu Ci, indicating that he was right.
"Xue Ye only gave birth but didn't raise her. Over the years, I played the role of Xue Qinghe, managing the palace inside and outside. As the eldest brother, I practically raised Xiao Ke, and I truly treat her as my own sister in my heart."
"What do you think she will think of me if she knows the truth in the future?"
Mu Ci also nodded silently, agreeing with the other party.
The elder brother whom she had grown up with turned out to be the murderer of her father and occupied her country. As a normal person, Xue Ke would find it difficult to accept all this.
"But it's not unsolvable."
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "What method, how to solve it?"
"The Xue family's Swan Spirit isn't very high, and Xue Ke's talent isn't very good either. Her cultivation level won't be much higher in a few years."
"When the time comes, I will give you a potion that can erase the memory of the person who takes it."
"Then you can send her back to Spirit City and let the Qian family branch raise her. Since you can play the role of Swan Spirit anyway, it won't be a big deal for her to stay in the Qian family branch."
"Just forge an identity as a member of the Qian family who has lost her memory."
Mu Ci's method made Xue Qinghe instantly clear-headed. Yes, this way, whether in Heaven Dou City or Spirit City, Xue Ke, as his younger sister, could live happily.
Being a carefree little princess was just a way to compensate her.
Xue Qinghe's carriage took Mu Ci to the gate of Dugu Mansion, and then the two of them made an appointment to meet again, and the Vast Sea Universe Cover would also be delivered at that time.
As soon as he got home, Dugu Yan hurried up to ask, and even Dugu Bo was listening.
Mu Ci told the two of them everything that happened in the palace, including his idea of establishing a sect to deal with the evolution of his Spirit.
After listening, Dugu Bo looked at Mu Ci in agreement.
"That's right. When the time comes, ask your grandfather to come over. We have one sect and two Douluo, which is definitely not inferior to other forces. The new top three sects will emerge soon."
Mu Ci smiled and didn't object.
"When the time comes, Grandpa Dugu, you will tell the story of your journey across the world to find the immortal herb. If anyone can find one of similar quality, I will make an elixir for them for a fee."
"That way, no one will make a big fuss about it."
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