Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 969 - 969 4 Removing Malevolent Energy Everyone Has

Chapter 969: Chapter 4: Removing Malevolent Energy, Everyone Has a Plan [2 in 1] Chapter 969: Chapter 4: Removing Malevolent Energy, Everyone Has a Plan [2 in 1] Official Shi, the chief steward of the palace, was an extraordinary figure indeed.

Even Dong Tiesong, an esteemed elder of the Cloud Palace, could not help but hold him in high regard.

This respect was certainly not due to his identity as the chief steward of the Great Qin’s palace but because Official Shi himself was an extraordinary person.

In his early years, he followed the late Emperor through countless battles, accumulating numerous wounds on his body and earning many military merits.

Unfortunately, Official Shi had a peculiar talent, naturally appearing as a blend of male and female with Yin’s soft energy far exceeding that of an ordinary man. As the martial arts practiced on the battlefield were mostly dominated by extreme masculinity, it was natural for his martial cultivation to not progress much.

Luckily, he later encountered the Incomplete Heaven and Earth Technique, which seemed to open another door for him. He volunteered to enter the palace, swiftly wielded the knife to remove his Yang essence, and thus became a rootless person.

The late Emperor and Official Shi were close as brothers. Originally, the Emperor did not consent to such a resolute decision but ultimately could not stand against Official Shi’s insistence and had no choice but to let him have his way.

Since then, the Imperial Palace had gained a staunch brother of its own… Official Shi, the chief steward of the palace.

Upon being cleansed of his essence, Official Shi devoted himself entirely to cultivating the Incomplete Heaven and Earth Technique. Miraculously, it seemed a perfect fit, with his progress coming at an unimaginable pace.

Within just over a decade, he had cultivated to the Cloud Top realm, a rate of progress that could be described as unprecedented.

What’s more, there were no signs of his cultivation progress slowing down. Over the years, he had been steadily advancing towards the Nine Colors sovereign level.

It was rumored outside Qin country that there was another peerless master within its borders, hidden within the palace, someone not inferior to the revered elder Qing Ming.

There had been countless assassination attempts by other countries, all of which had failed within the vast grounds of the Great Qin Imperial Palace.

The Imperial Palace had long been the final resting place for other nations’ Cloud Top experts.

Additionally, the secret investigation team led by Official Shi was the mightiest deterrent of the Great Qin dynasty against the other officials.

Only a few knew that this peerless master was none other than Official Shi, the palace chief steward who was always hunchbacked.

Shi Hongzhen.

In the presence of such a formidable entity, even the powerful Heavenly Sword Cloud Palace dared not show the slightest negligence and promptly arranged a reception as soon as they heard of his arrival.

A stooped old eunuch, his body thin and bony, his hair completely white, carrying a dust whisk in his arms, hurried forward, his face the epitome of servility, and said, “This humble one, maimed and incomplete, pays his respects to the young master of the Cloud Palace. May the young master be in good health.”

Dong Xiaoyan smiled and replied, “Senior Shi, please don’t be too humble. If you have any instructions, I am all ears and ready to learn.”

Official Shi smiled slightly and said, “Rituals must not be neglected.”

“If Official Shi has come here with a purpose, please speak frankly.”

“You are correct,” Official Shi replied.

With a pained expression, which was not due to his mood but rather because he was naturally predisposed to such a sorrowful countenance, he said, “His Majesty has a matter on which he wishes to consult the young master of the Cloud Palace quite specifically.”

“Please proceed.”

“When the young master was in Yuezhou, you were very close to Doctor Feng, and I assume your relationship was quite deep. However, the doctor is far away in Yuezhou, near the lands where three countries are at war, and our Great Qin royal family cannot make the long journey… Especially not now, in these chaotic times, leaving Capital City holds extreme danger. It’s a regret that we are helplessly out of reach, and even if we have requests, it is but a sigh of despair.”

Dong Xiaoyan’s expression grew somewhat strange as she asked, “Could you please be direct about what His Majesty implies?”

Official Shi explained, “His Majesty, in the prime of his life with profound cultivation, has no ailments himself. However, the royal grandmother in the palace is advanced in years, and many concubines have been left weakened due to childbirth…”

“Over the years, we have sought medical attention and medicines, yet few have been effective. Thus, everyone is quite vexed. Luckily, the divine doctor has appeared, showing great kindness towards our Great Qin…”

Kind towards Great Qin?

That was in the past; you people have been trying to kill him.

Now you want him to treat your illnesses, to provide medicine? The outcome is very uncertain!

Suppressing the ridiculous thoughts in her heart, Dong Xiaoyan replied, “So…”

“So, His Majesty wishes to entrust Miss Dong with a question… When might Doctor Feng arrive in Capital City? Or is there… some divine medicine that could heal these incurable ailments and injuries?”

Dong Xiaoyan coughed and replied, “Official Shi, you’ve come in person, which shows great sincerity. However, it’s been a long time since I have seen the doctor, and I wouldn’t dare make promises on his behalf. But I will certainly convey His Majesty’s words next time I see Doctor Feng.”

Official Shi, his gaze humble and respectful, replied, “If the young master agrees to pass on the message, then my visit here will not have been in vain. I thank you for your cooperation.”

“It’s no trouble at all. You are too courteous,” Dong Xiaoyan said, watching beside her as Feng Yin respectfully responded.

“Hm… On His Majesty’s command, I am here to also deliver a token of affection to the young master. Moreover, there are some treasures from the royal collection that I wish to trouble the young master with, to pass on to Doctor Feng. These items, insignificant as they are, are but a token of sentiment, a gesture of sincerity. I hope the young master won’t decline and will help in passing them on.”

“Sure, no problem. I will accept on behalf of Doctor Feng His Majesty and your kind intentions, your sincerity,” Dong Xiaoyan affirmed, readily agreeing with constant reminders from Feng Yin through voice transmission.

Feng Yin, seeing that Official Shi seemed to be preparing to take his leave, breathed a sigh of relief.

For he felt that Official Shi had been sizing him up too.

From the moment Official Shi entered, his gaze hadn’t just been on Feng Yin, but had swept over every person from the Cloud Palace. However, most of his attention had remained on Feng Yin, and this scrutiny had continued even to this very moment.