Chapter 617 - 613: Return to Yang
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Chu Zhiyuan hesitated at first.
The background of the Ninth Prince is complex, his relationships are complex, and the predicaments he will face in the future are even more complex.
If events unfolded normally, it would be a tragic fate.
As a prince, among the princes, he is neglected, isolated, and ignored.
Now he has to go to the Phoenix Dynasty as a prince consort, endure humiliation, living under others’ roofs, which is utterly humiliating.
If the Jade Dynasty and the Phoenix Dynasty go to war again, his fate as a hostage would likely be sealed.
Faced with such a tragic situation, it would be a certain death scenario.
Applying the Heavenly Transmigration Technique on him is truly a huge waste.
But to Chu Zhiyuan, the Ninth Prince has one major advantage: his status as a prince.
No matter how inferior the Ninth Prince is, he is still a legitimate blood prince, ranked ninth, and can inherit the Imperial Family’s direct secret techniques.
Under Super Sensing Illumination, his inner and outer self clearly appeared before him.
The Ninth Prince’s physical constitution is extremely good.
He is now at the brink of life and death, his internal organs and meridians are all destroyed, but I have the Yin Yang Return to Void Technique, which can bring the dead back to life.
The aura inside his body is pure and bright, kind and peaceful, the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill is truly the top-tier spirit pill in the world.
If it can be guided, the destroyed meridians might be repaired.
Even if I can’t repair it myself, the Imperial Family also has spirit pills and miraculous medicines, which might just succeed.
The Imperial Family must also possess mysterious skills, which I can also practice a bit.
In short, for an avatar that can be discarded at any time, the Ninth Prince is a treasure.
Even if in the future my true self ascends, entering the Prince Jing Mansion as a princely heir, or even taking title to become Prince Jing, I might not be able to obtain the fundamental secret techniques of the Imperial Family.
How could I miss such an opportunity?
Chu Zhiyuan said, "It’s best if I can touch his body."
Xiao Ruoling gently nodded.
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The two girls, after hearing what Qin Ruolan said, let tears slip down their reddened eyes.
"Big brother—!" The two girls leaned beside him, murmuring, "Big brother! Big brother, open your eyes, I’ll never mind you laughing at me again!"
"Big brother, if you don’t wake up, we’ll get really mad, really mad!"
The two girls gently shook the Ninth Prince’s arm, staring intently at his eyes.
Qin Ruolan shook her head and sighed.
Consort Hui glared angrily at the Ninth Prince, her red lips moved, but no words came out.
Xiao Ruoling spoke gently, "Master, may I look at His Highness the Ninth Prince?"
Qin Ruolan looked at her with confusion.
Xiao Ruoling said, "I am familiar with an acupuncture technique, a Rejuvenation Needle Technique, perhaps it might save His Highness."
Qin Ruolan shook her head, "Even the dean of the Imperial Hospital couldn’t do it."
She didn’t want Xiao Ruoling to touch the Ninth Prince.
In such a situation, even with good intentions to save someone, it is easy to incur anger.
Emotions are not rational, even knowing she means well, as the last to try saving, she could easily incur anger.
All the sorrow could turn into anger focused on her.
Consort Hui’s eyes shifted, assessing Xiao Ruoling.
Xiao Ruoling, though veiled in white, had slender phoenix eyes and a remarkable demeanor.
Qin Ruolan said, "Senior sister, this new disciple of mine comes from the Little Outer Heaven, and has comprehended the Taoye Marrow Cleansing Technique."
Consort Hui’s bright eyes lit up, nodding gently, "Then let’s see, it won’t get any worse anyway."
Shen Hanyue’s eyes widened.
She didn’t know why Xiao Ruoling, usually cautious and thorough, was suddenly acting so boldly.
Does she really think that Rejuvenation Needle Technique could save His Highness the Ninth Prince?
How could it be possible!
Xiao Ruoling turned her head and asked, "Is there a Golden Needle?"
"I’ll find it!" Like a fawn, a girl immediately dashed out.
Soon after, she came in lightly, handing a small purple sandalwood box to Xiao Ruoling.
Xiao Ruoling placed it on the table beside, opening it, revealing rows of gold and silver needles, and another row of ebony bizarre needles.
She had some understanding of medicine, but was baffled by these needles.
Chu Zhiyuan’s voice came to her ears.
She picked three gold needles and came to the bed.
Another girl hurriedly asked, "Where to prick? Should I remove the clothes?"
Xiao Ruoling’s expression was calm and at ease, "Just uncover the quilt."
In her mind appeared a transparent figure, with three flashing points of light on it.
The two girls gently uncovered the quilt, the Ninth Prince’s tall figure was clad in snow-white inner garments.
Xiao Ruoling’s left hand’s slender finger, as fair as white jade, tender and smooth, pressed on a spot slightly above the heart, with a sense of intuition in her mind, gently moving an inch, pausing, swiftly inserting a golden needle.
The slender finger continued to move, then paused, and the golden needle followed, piercing in.
Then another needle.
"Junior sister." Xiao Ruoling extended her right hand.
Shen Hanyue handed the golden needle to her.
Xiao Ruoling’s left index finger kept moving, pausing slightly, and another golden needle followed.
Consort Hui and Qin Ruolan both furrowed their brows, filled with puzzlement.
They were naturally adept in acupuncture points, but half of Xiao Ruoling’s golden needles didn’t hit the points, the rest didn’t at all either.
It looked as if she was randomly pricking, like a novice unfamiliar with acupuncture.
Seventy-two golden needles were finished.
The golden needles spread outward from the heart, forming a strange shape, that of the stars of the Heavenly Gang.
Xiao Ruoling looked as pale as paper, whispering, "Heavenly Gang Rejuvenation Needle."
Each needle required the input of spirit and a unique aura.
This exhausted her spirit and mind, almost beyond endurance.
She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, such an acupuncture technique wasn’t for just anyone to practice.
"Heavenly Gang Rejuvenation Needle..." Qin Ruolan slowly nodded.
Looked at while being inserted, it seemed aimless, but once completed, it exuded an extraordinary aura.
It was as though an invisible force flowed between the needles, channeling into the body of the Ninth Prince.
"Is the price not small?" Qin Ruolan asked.
Xiao Ruoling shook her head lightly.
"Speak up." Qin Ruolan snorted, "Tell the truth."
Upon hearing what Chu Zhiyuan said, she hesitated.
"Speak quickly!" Qin Ruolan snorted.
Xiao Ruoling reluctantly whispered, "Thirty years of lifespan."
She felt the number sounded too high, with thirty years of lifespan disappearing, how could Master not feel it?
But she followed Chu Zhiyuan’s words.
"You, child!" Qin Ruolan was startled, quickly chastising gently, "Your heart is too sincere!"
Qin Ruolan lowered her jade face, snorting, "Don’t mention this acupuncture technique in the future."
"Yes." Warmth filled Xiao Ruoling’s heart.
Her master truly had her best interests at heart.
Consort Hui said, "Junior sister, rest assured, she will not be mistreated."
Qin Ruolan snorted, "Thirty years of lifespan, what compensation can suffice? What do we cultivators strive for in our cultivation?"
"Okay, got it." Consort Hui rolled her eyes at her, then kindly asked Xiao Ruoling, "How long until it takes effect?"
Xiao Ruoling whispered, "If he doesn’t wake up in a quarter of an hour, then it’s no use."
"It depends on his fortune." Consort Hui nodded.
The two girls watched the Ninth Prince’s golden-faced visage intently.
Xiao Ruoling’s heart was anxious.
This Heavenly Gang Rejuvenation Needle was actually a technique of the Heavenly Transmigration Technique.
Using the mysterious acupuncture, while injecting vitality, it also injected a soul within.
According to Xiao Ruoling, the power of Spirit Venerable destroyed the Ninth Prince’s soul.
That is why the Great Bright Heart Protecting Pill could only sustain his life, but not completely save him.
Miracle techniques and spirit pills couldn’t repair it; it all depended on his own fortune.
Above the soul is the Primordial Spirit, indestructible.
If the Primordial Spirit can be activated, then the soul can be repaired.
But the Primordial Spirit cannot be moved by external forces, it relies entirely on one’s own fortune.
"Hmm..." The Ninth Prince, Chu Liezhao, slowly opened his eyes.
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