Reborn As Divine Doctor to Rule the World
Chapter 495 - 497: Return to the Capital in Secret

Chapter 495: Chapter 497: Return to the Capital in Secret

In Jingzhou City, everything began to recover in an orderly fashion, and those afflicted by the plague were gradually showing improvement. Some even chose to set themselves on fire, to avoid burdening the people of the city.

The issue in Nameless Village was also resolved, and the villagers realized their mistakes, with many standing up voluntarily to confess their crimes.

The soldiers took them away one by one, and the children also began to recover. Ah Er, on the other hand, was detained in a secret chamber, his body covered in gruesome wounds.

Pei Huaian entered the chamber and looked at the battered person before him, saying, "I advise you to confess the truth sooner rather than later to spare yourself the agony of flesh and blood."

"The truth? With the Fifth Prince so formidable, didn’t you already investigate everything thoroughly? Why bother torturing me here?" Ah Er laughed wildly, ignoring the wounds on his body.

"You might try and see if you can endure the torture I’m about to inflict next," Pei Huaian said, coldly eyeing Ah Er.

"Do whatever, in the end, the one who will die is surely you. I will let the world know that you, Pei Huaian, are just a cruel man who only knows how to kill, not save. Ha ha... Ah!"

Suddenly, Pei Huaian grabbed at a burn on Ah Er’s arm and viciously tore it open, causing blood to flow down his limb and eliciting a pained howl from Ah Er.

"Think dying will be easy?"

Pei Huaian turned his gaze back to Ah Er, "Do you know what you’ve done?"

"What if I tell you that the one you’ve been protecting is the murderer of your parents?"

Pei Huaian’s voice grew colder, as if soaked in an eternal icy pool, bone-chilling.

"No. Impossible!" Ah Er cried out in panic.

With a sneer, Pei Huaian said, "There’s nothing impossible in this world."

Pei Huaian lifted his foot and stomped heavily on Ah Er’s right hand, the sound of bones cracking accompanied Ah Er’s pitiful screams, echoing throughout the entire chamber.

Pei Huaian did not put an end to his life right away because this was just the beginning.

Pei Huaian tossed Ah Er to a few subordinates and instructed indifferently, "There’s no need to be polite to him."

"You can’t treat me like this, don’t, please don’t... wuuu..." Struggling, Ah Er yelled out, his face streaked with tears, he had never expected such an outcome.

"Rest assured, you won’t die so quickly. However, if you dare to play tricks, then you truly deserve to die."

Pei Huaian’s lips curved into a sinister smile, resembling a bloodthirsty devil.

Ah Er’s agonized howls resounded one after another, yet he clenched his teeth, refusing to speak.

It wasn’t until Ah Er was at death’s door that Pei Huaian waved his hand to signal the men to stop.

Fear and despair filled Ah Er’s eyes. At that moment, he could no longer feel the pain in his body, only a bone-deep terror that made him tremble uncontrollably.

"Tell me, where is the Gu insect of the Man in Black Robe?" Pei Huaian sat at the table, sipping tea with an utterly calm demeanor.

"I... I don’t know... Ah!" Ah Er moaned in pain.

Pei Huaian put down the cup, slowly stood up, walked over to Ah Er, and yanked him up by the collar, saying maliciously, "I’ve changed my mind. Suddenly, I am not so interested in hearing information about the Man in Black Robe."

"Instead, tell me how your parents were murdered, how you became a vessel, and how you’ve been brutally tortured!"

Pei Huaian’s words sent shivers down Ah Er’s spine, his previously dilated pupils now constricting sharply.

Pei Huaian continued,

"No, no..." Ah Er shivered as he spoke.

He would rather die than recall those days of agony. His attempt to bite his tongue and commit suicide was thwarted, and what awaited him was an endless darkness and torment.

Pei Huaian dusted off his hands and left without any attachment. As soon as he stepped out of the chamber, he saw someone waiting a short distance away.

He walked over, "Imperial Uncle."

"Things have been mostly settled, and Jingzhou is gradually returning to its normal, peaceful life. What do you plan to do next?" Pei Hanze asked.

Bowing, Pei Huaian said, "I’m afraid I’ll need to trouble the Imperial Uncle for some time."

"What can I do for you?" Pei Hanze inquired.

Pei Huaian lowered his head, silent for a moment before continuing, "I would like to return to Capital City in secret."

"If you’re discovered, do you know the consequences?" Pei Hanze understood his concerns, but such action, if known by certain individuals, could be exploited.

Pei Huaian replied with a firm tone, "I hope the Imperial Uncle can understand my feelings. I can forgo being the Crown Prince, forgo being a Prince, but I absolutely cannot lose her."

After a brief consideration, Pei Hanze spoke, "I can temporarily watch over Jingzhou for you and even announce to the outside world that you are unwell, but I’m afraid such a ruse can only last for a limited time."

"Thank you, Imperial Uncle."

"I hope you can treat her well and not let down my goodwill," Pei Hanze warned him with a glare before he turned to leave.

A smirk appeared on Pei Huaian’s lips, "Rest assured, Imperial Uncle."

In Capital City, Shao He lay on the bed tossing and turning, unable to sleep, her mind constantly on Jingzhou.

"Jingzhou has returned to normal, and Nameless Village has been subdued by him. The person you’re concerned about truly impresses me!" The voice of the Man in Black Robe suddenly rose within the chamber.

Shao He did not turn over, pretending to be sound asleep, staying silent.