Yan Huang Star.
Shura City.
Deep within the Imperial Palace.
Luo Xiu slowly pushed open the heavy stone gate and walked into the chamber filled with the scent of dicine.
Upon seeing the figure on the Han Jade Bed covered by white cloth, his body stiffened, and his steps grew heavy.
Every step was extrely difficult.
Never had he felt so afraid to walk as he did now.
...
Beside the Han Jade Bed.
Luo Xiu stretched out his trembling hand slowly, gradually lifting the layer of white cloth.
Seeing that face, disfigured and charred, his eyes widened, and all his strength seed drained instantly as he fell weakly to the ground, tears streaming down uncontrollably like a breached dam.
"I'm sorry, Shan Shan... Dad is late."
Luo Xian, with tears in her beautiful eyes, ca over and squatted beside Luo Xiu, gently embracing him.
"Tian'er, I'm sorry... I couldn't protect Shan Shan."
Luo Xiu shook his head lightly, "There's no point in saying this now. It's all my fault, I shouldn't have made her the Empress, shouldn't have burdened her with all this."
Luo Xian wiped away her tears and said, "Master Ping and Elder Ao Si are waiting for you outside."
Pausing for a mont, she added, "It's about Shan Shan."
Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu got up trembling and walked out of the chamber.
As soon as he stepped out, Master Ping hurried over.
"Luo Xiu, actually... don't be too sad, Shan Shan still can be saved."
Hearing this, Luo Xiu's eyes lit up slightly as if a blown-out candle had been ignited once more.
"Really?!"
Luo Xiu grabbed Master Ping's shoulders tightly, his body trembling with excitent.
He had just seen Shan Shan's condition firsthand, completely beyond the scope of dical science, leaving him utterly helpless.
But unexpectedly, Master Ping offered him a glimr of hope!
He naturally knew that Master Ping would never joke about sothing like this.
Master Ping winced in pain, "Ow, kid, can you let go for a mont, you're about to break Master Ping's bones!"
Saying this, he glanced at Ao Si, "Elder Ao Si, you explain it to him."
Ao Si nodded and walked up to Luo Xiu, speaking straightforwardly, "After arriving on Yan Huang Star yesterday, I learned about the situation."
"Her Majesty the Empress carries your Emperor's Blood along with the Fortune-Forming Power provided by the Green Lotus Petal burning out, so there is hope."
Luo Xiu said urgently, "But Shan Shan is already..."
Luo Xiu dared not imagine that terrifying scene.
He had just seen it himself; Lin Shanshan was almost completely charred, entirely lifeless.
Ao Si looked at Luo Xiu and said seriously, "This is a fortune for her, and whether she can endure it depends on her own willpower. Of course, our external aid is crucial."
"To save her, first you need a Phoenix Inner Pill."
"Secondly, she needs a bone replacent."
Luo Xiu spoke without hesitation, "Then use mine."
Master Ping asked, "What about yourself?"
Luo Xiu looked gently towards the chamber, "It doesn't matter to , as long as she can live."
Master Ping laughed and shook his head, "Kid, your mory is really... making Master Ping want to smack you."
He added, "Earlier, when you opened the Purple Gold Box, didn't you get a Crystal Bone? Forgotten already?"
Hearing this, Luo Xiu's eyes lit up as he suddenly looked at Master Ping.
Master Ping nodded to him and said, "Just give her the Crystal Bone."
Then Ao Si said, "This technique is not difficult for us Three-Star Clan. But it requires the Clan Leader's assistance, as I alone am not enough."
Luo Xiu said, "Once I find out the Clan Leader's whereabouts, I'll go to rescue him imdiately."
Ao Si smiled, "That would be ideal."
Luo Xiu glanced at Master Ping, then said, "But there's a problem... The Crystal Bone isn't complete, it's missing the legs."
Master Ping just smiled without speaking, giving an enigmatic look to Ao Si.
Ao Si said, "That Crystal Bone belonged to a Great Emperor of the Crystal Race who fell, scattering in the Divine Oracle Cave Heaven years ago. While adventuring, I was fortunate enough to obtain its legs."
"Unfortunately, I could never unravel its secrets and eventually gave it to the Clan Leader. So, finding the Clan Leader will lead us to the leg bones."
Luo Xiu looked at Ao Si and suddenly bowed, "Thank you, elder!"
Ao Si was taken aback, hurriedly helping Luo Xiu up.
"Your Majesty, there's no need for this! Though you no longer rember the past, our Three-Star Clan has always been grateful for your kindness. Without your shelter, our clan might have perished into history long ago."
"Unfortunately, after you fell and were defeated in Boundless Heavens, our clan suffered oppression from Luo Hao. Now that you've returned, we are here to serve you."
"Alright, alright." Master Ping walked to Luo Xiu's side, placing a hand on his shoulder, "When do you plan to leave to save the Three-Star Clan Leader?"
"As I said, once I find out the Clan Leader's whereabouts, I'll leave imdiately."
With that, he looked towards the chamber, worried, "But Shan Shan is still..."
Ao Si chuckled, "Your Majesty need not worry or hurry. This chamber you see has been covered by my Hour Clock; Her Majesty is sealed within, eternally immortal, so we have plenty of ti."
Hearing this, Luo Xiu breathed a sigh of relief, a smile appearing on his face.
The tightly strung chord in his heart began to relax.
Though he didn't understand what the "Hour Clock" is, Ao Si's confident manner reassured him greatly.
Ao Si said, "However, to be safe, we still need your Essence Blood, Your Majesty, to provide Fortune-Forming Power for Her Majesty, sustaining the final breath and ensuring the soul remains intact."
Hearing this, Luo Xiu imdiately started refining Essence Blood without another word.
Master Ping looked at Luo Xiu, feeling a bit pained.
But considering the current situation, he couldn't advise against it.
Ti passed considerably.
Luo Xiu lay weakly in Master Ping's arms.
"Elder Ao Si, I'll leave the rest to you."
Ao Si grasped the small jade vial containing the Essence Blood tightly, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, with here!"
Saying this, he looked towards the stone gate of the chamber, pulsing with light patterns, and said, "If the Empress can survive this ordeal, her path... will not be beneath yours!"
Luo Xiu smiled weakly, "That doesn't matter, as long as she's safe and healthy."
"Alright, alright, Master Ping will take you back to rest now, and the rest is up to Elder Ao Si."
Master Ping abruptly pulled Luo Xiu onto his back and carried him towards the spacious courtyard.
Along the white stone path amidst the lush grass.
Luo Xiu lay quietly on Master Ping's back, drowsy.
Master Ping said, "Kid, you're quite reckless, aren't you? Actually, just one drop of Essence Blood would have sufficed."
Luo Xiu chuckled weakly, "The more, the better, as long as Shan Shan's okay."
"I really don't understand you flesh-and-blood beings."
Luo Xiu said with a smile, "If one day, Master Ping, you're in danger, I'll also do everything to save you."
Hearing this, Master Ping's eyes slightly moistened and he went quiet.
Luo Xiu said, "I may not be a good man, or a good husband, or a good father... but I'm willing to give everything for my family."
Master Ping suddenly felt his eyes dry and ached, and he couldn't help but curse, "Damn, who's your family? We're partners, a business relationship!"
Luo Xiu smiled slightly and said nothing more.
In the midst of silence.
Master Ping suddenly asked, "Should I have Qian Qing Xiaoyi and the others queue at your place tonight?"
"What?"
"Given how much Essence Blood you've expended, you're already halfway through Ghost Gate Pass. The priority must be to replenish it!"
Luo Xiu said, "First take back to rest, and tonight I'll find Mu Yueqing."
Master Ping showed a sudden realization, "Oh right, there's also Mu Yueqing, how could I forget? Her Moonlight is the best for this!"
"Of course, her moonlight is potent, but it's not as effective as the Nine Yin Constitution."
"..."
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