Chu Tianxiao's mind turned slightly, and he put away the interface and was about to step out of the door. However, at this moment, an old and familiar voice came over...
"The Prodigal Marquis, His Majesty invites you."
…
With Mr. Gao leading the way, it didn't take long for Chu Tianxiao to arrive at a side hall and meet Emperor Zhou.
The moment he saw it, Chu Tianxiao realized... things were definitely not simple!
Because there was actually a trace of fatigue on Emperor Zhou's face!
Although the fatigue was quite light, it would be impossible to detect it if not for a meticulous person like Chu Tianxiao. But you have to know that Emperor Zhou is a strong man above the fifth realm. How could something that could make him "tired" be a trivial matter
"Mei'er's condition has stabilized."
As if seeing the uneasiness in Chu Tianxiao's heart, Emperor Zhou opened his mouth with these words.
Hearing this, Chu Tianxiao heaved a sigh of relief, then lowered his head, pressed his fist and said shamefully: "It's all my fault..."
"I have heard Mei'er talk about the cause and effect." Before he finished speaking, Emperor Zhou interrupted him and said, "This is Mei'er's own decision. What does it have to do with you, a little prodigal? Besides... this is not because of you."
"Hmm? What do you mean, Your Majesty?" Chu Tianxiao was puzzled when he heard this, and then he heard Emperor Zhou slowly shaking his head: "Xiao Mei'er's illness... is a congenital disease, and it has been many years since she has had an attack..."
"Congenital disease?" Chu Tianxiao felt nervous after hearing this. "Even His Majesty can't cure it?"
"…Back then, Xiao Mei'er's illness was mild, and the symptoms were not obvious. Even I could not detect its strangeness…I thought it should have been cured, but who would have thought it was just dormant…"Emperor Zhou showed a solemn expression, "To this day, I can no longer drive it away…"
Seeing Chu Tianxiao's incredulous expression, Emperor Zhou sighed and said slowly, "Little prodigal, you should know that those above the fifth realm are not omnipotent..."
Hearing this, Chu Tianxiao was silent for a moment, then looked up: "Then Mei'er is..."
"No need to worry too much."
Emperor Zhou interrupted, "In the past few days, I have completely suppressed the cold poison with my majestic spirit, and it will not be able to cause any trouble for several years... But if you want to cure it, you need to take her to the academy."
Hearing this, Chu Tianxiao's eyes lit up, and he thought to himself that he was really worried... How could he have forgotten this "Master of the World"
If that pedantic dean of the academy takes action...
Thinking of this, Chu Tianxiao nodded quickly: "If that's the case, then let's do it without further delay..."
"Don't worry." Emperor Zhou shook his head, then pointed his right hand, and a piece of white letter fell into Chu Tianxiao's hand.
"Take this letter and go... In addition, the situation is delicate right now. In order to avoid being too conspicuous, only the two of you will go this time."
Hearing this, Chu Tianxiao was slightly stunned, as if he didn't understand what the "delicate situation" meant...
Could it be...
Is it related to the identity of the "body" that was blocked by the higher-ups and abandoned
For a moment, Chu Tianxiao seemed to smell something unusual, but at this moment he didn't have the mind to think about it. He simply put away the letter, nodded and was about to leave.
Then, just as he turned around and was about to leave, Emperor Zhou's words suddenly came...
True energy transmission!
"Little prodigal, what you and Mei'er are going to do is very dangerous."
The meaning of this sentence was vague, but Chu Tianxiao immediately understood the deep meaning...
It seems that Lu Meir did not hide some things from Emperor Zhou.
However, Chu Tianxiao did not blame anyone.
After all, if even the Zhou Emperor cannot be trusted, then there is really no possibility of success for this matter...
I could hear the voices constantly passing by my ears.
"Back then, you wanted to top the list of the Autumn Examination without taking part in it. That was already a fantasy... But now it seems that I still underestimated you."
"At that time, you said it was a matter of life and death, so now, can it be considered as audacity?"
Hearing this, Chu Tianxiao stared at her and quickly sent a message back: "Mei'er should have already explained some things, so I will just talk about some fantasies..."
“… I really want to hear it.”
"The demon world... I'm afraid they have some desperate means."
Hearing the voice, Emperor Zhou narrowed his eyes.
"So... you're compromising?"
"The situation has changed. Since there is no need to continue the war, why let the human race bleed for it? Winning without fighting is the kingly way. What's more..." After passing on this sentence, Chu Tianxiao raised his head slightly, with a complex look in his eyes, "Humans and demons, maybe we have a common enemy..."
The last sound reached Emperor Zhou's ears, and his expression changed slightly.
"Why?"
"… It's just a guess. Who can tell what the 'future' will be like?"
Hearing this, Emperor Zhou fell silent. After a moment, he sent a message again: "Little prodigal, I don't know what you are planning, but it's not too late to stop now."
"You have a promising future, why take such a risk? Could it be that lust has blinded your mind?"
"Heh... lust makes you lose your mind?" Chu Tianxiao smiled faintly and shook his head slowly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but I am very sober."
"For me, some promises, once made, cannot be taken lightly... After all, I am a spendthrift, so everything should be done according to my heart."
At this point, Chu Tianxiao paused for a moment, and his voice gradually became ethereal, as if he was thinking of the dying words of the monument keeper that day...
"Perhaps... this is the cry from deep within my heart... or perhaps, a mission?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhou remained silent. However, Chu Tianxiao looked directly at Emperor Zhou and said in a very serious tone, "So, Your Majesty..."
"Please, trust me again."
"… "
Hearing this, Emperor Zhou pondered for a long time, and finally sent a message again.
"The second time."
Chu Tianxiao's eyes lit up and he nodded slowly.
Same people, same scene, same trust.
This is the second whim.
"I will not give you any support, nor say a word for you... unless you have built up momentum."
Chu Tianxiao nodded.
"If Shenzhou takes any action to destroy the demons, Da Zhou will temporarily suspend its efforts. But before winter comes, I will still swear to destroy the demons... So, you don't have much time."
Chu Tianxiao nodded again.
"The mineral veins in Tianhuang Continent far exceed those in Shenzhou. They are useless to the demons, but they are all wealth to our human race. If those demons are really sincere, they should know what to leave behind."
Chu Tianxiao's eyes lit up instantly: "Money for passage?"
"..." Emperor Zhou was speechless for a while. Chu Tianxiao smiled awkwardly: "Ahem... Your Majesty, please continue, please continue."
Emperor Zhou looked at him deeply before continuing his voice transmission.
"Humans and demons, we are tired of each other, it is better not to see each other."
"You need to find a way to deal with the difficulties... on your own."
Having said that, Emperor Zhou suddenly turned around and uttered a final sentence.
"Also, don't let Mei'er down."
As soon as the voice fell, Emperor Zhou disappeared from the scene in an instant, and even his afterimage could not be seen clearly...
Chu Tianxiao let out a long sigh of relief.
Although there is still a big gap between the promise given by Emperor Zhou and what some demons want, Chu Tianxiao is already very pleased to get this result.
After all, Emperor Zhou is not a "time traveler" like Chu Tianxiao, and his natural perspective is to destroy demons... He can make such a concession, and I think a big reason is because of Lu Meir...
"Well... let's do it this way."
"Recharge your energy tonight, and set out with Mei'er tomorrow morning. First, cure the disease, and then do the rest of the things. By the way, find an opportunity to spend some money there?"
Thinking of this, Chu Tianxiao narrowed his eyes, and suddenly... an idea flashed in his mind.
A thought came to my mind uncontrollably.
"Wait... the timing of Mei'er's illness... is it a coincidence?"