Heaven Slaying Blade

"..." Chu Mo, filled with frustration, looked at Xia Jing with a twitching corner of his mouth, "Prince, I'm still a child."

Xia Jing looked at Chu Mo, thinking to himself: If anyone dares to treat you like a child, they would surely meet a horrible end!

"Hehe, sorry, I'm just too elated. Young Master Chu, this medicine… it's truly miraculous… it's truly miraculous! I don't even know how to thank you enough!" Xia Jing heartily praised Chu Mo while pacing back and forth in the room. He also felt a bit of regret thinking: It would've been better if I could feel a bit more...

However, Xia Jing knew in his heart that this ailment of his had haunted him for decades! He had sought help from renowned doctors to no avail, but now, a single elixir from Chu Mo allowed him to regain some sensation. This was great news indeed.

With that thought, Xia Jing bowed to Chu Mo with a serious face, "I can't put my gratitude into words, Young Master Chu. I will always remember your kindness!"

Chu Mo replied indifferently, "That's not important. All I need is for you to ensure my safety."

A flash of light crossed Xia Jing's eyes when he recalled what his trusted aide had just reported to him. With an intrigued note in his voice and the dignity of a ruler suddenly radiating from him, he questioned, "What? Has Young Master Chu encountered any trouble last night?"

Chu Mo responded, "No big deal. There are just people... who don't want the Prince to recover and thus, they've decided to take their resentment out on me."

"People... don't want me to recover? And resent you?" A chilling light flashed in Xia Jing's eyes, and his voice became noticeably cold, "Could you give me a clearer explanation, Young Master Chu?"

"Last night, someone attempted to assassinate me and somehow, the guards who were outside didn't notice a thing. Thankfully, I managed to handle it." Chu Mo said nonchalantly.

"This is preposterous!" Xia Jing immediately flew into a furious rage, "Guards!"

The door was abruptly opened, and a figure appeared beside Xia Jing. The figure was a skinny man in his thirties, standing reverently beside Xia Jing, "What are your instructions, Prince?"

"Investigate immediately, what was going on with the outer guards last night? Also, I want you to find out the movements of everyone in the mansion last night!" Xia Jing's voice was low, suppressing the rage within him, then he added, "Never mind, just investigate what happened to the guards."

"Yes, sir!" The man nodded and quietly retreated.

Xia Jing, looking at Chu Mo, said with all seriousness, "I will get to the bottom of this, Young Master Chu."

"Prince, do you know who is the culprit?" Chu Mo asked.

Xia Jing grimly nodded his head, "Who else could it be, except for that woman... Who else could not want me to recover? I've been too indulgent towards her over the years... to the point where she seems to have forgotten who she really is!"

Shortly after, Xia Jing bid Chu Mo farewell and left.

Chu Mo let out a sigh, thinking to himself: My apologies, Queen, if you had not poisoned your maid... then even though I know you abhor me, I would still have spoken on your behalf in front of Xia Jing. At least it would have spared you from being persecuted in the future. Because the mistake was made by your son, not you! But unfortunately, you are too cruel! If you could disregard even the people around you, how could you spare me?

Afterwards, Chu Mo put this incident completely out of his mind, trusting that Xia Jing would know what to do.

As expected, just within a day, a resolution had been reached. Someone came over to report the progression of the incident to Chu Mo.

"The queen's family has fallen."

"The queen's father committed a capital offense and has already been locked up in prison; the queen's brothers who were bullying men and harassing women, causing harm to their neighbors, have all been sent to jail. The local people are cheering, saying it's about time someone dared to punish this family."

"And... what about the queen?" Chu Mo looked at the messenger and asked.

"The queen is sick, very sick. After she recovers from her illness, she will retire from the world and dedicate herself to Buddhism." The person gave Chu Mo a meaningful look, "This… is actually the best outcome, the Prince has changed a lot… If it was before, the queen… would have already died from her illness."

Chu Mo nodded, "It's not too bad."

After finishing the report, the person respectfully retreated.

In the following few days, a large amount of medicinal materials was continuously sent to Chu Mo. Chu Mo could clearly feel that Xia Jing had stepped up his efforts.

Among the over 300 types of medicinal materials, excluding those top-grade rare and precious materials, in less than ten days, over ninety types were gathered!

Chu Mo made more than ninety elixirs.

The poison in Demon Lord's body couldn't be neutralized by a single elixir. According to Chu Mo's request, Jade provided the most reasonable formula. That is, combining several herbs to make an elixir, and then take these elixirs in several doses.

This way, the deadly poison in the Demon Lord's body can be gradually eliminated. This method is what Chu Mo believes to be the best approach.

The day when all the herbs are gathered will be the day when the poison in Demon Lord is completely neutralized.

Chu Mo didn't specify the amount of those top-grade primordial medicines on the list he gave to Xia Jing. If he did so, Xia Jing would probably go insane.

Instead, Chu Mo simply wrote a note behind those primordial medicines: The more, the better.

Unexpectedly, Xia Jing did manage to find all the top-tier primordial medicines, although the quantity was definitely less than required.

Chu Mo was quite satisfied with this. His impression of Prince Xia Jing's abilities deepened. If he had to collect these medicinal ingredients himself, even with abundant financial support, it would have taken him years.

This was precisely why Chu Mo wanted to establish a force of his own; it could play an unexpected role at critical moments.

Chu Mo was preparing to temporarily leave the Prince's Mansion after delivering the elixirs to Xia Jing for the second time.

He had spent nine days here! The next day was the day of the second Primordial Beast blood bath. He also needed to visit the Xu Residence.

In three more days, it would be the New Year. There were many tasks Chu Mo needed to handle.

"This time, I've created three elixirs. Take one now, one at noon, and the last one in the evening... Your Highness should then be able to regain your virility," Chu Mo said with a slight smile, looking at the somewhat breathless Xia Jing. "However… remember to exercise moderation and not to overuse it…"

Even though he had been seen in his most humiliating state by this youngster, Xia Jing blushed and stammered, "I understand... I understand... don't worry, Young Master Chu..."

Chu Mo said, "When you, Your Highness, have gathered all the medicinal materials, all your concerns will be thoroughly resolved in one go! I didn't specify the quantity of the most precious materials on the list because they are extremely rare. If you find more, I can create more fortifying elixirs for you. The value of these elixirs cannot be underestimated. If you can't find a lot, it doesn't have too great an influence on your condition... I admit that initially, I did want you to spend some money..."

Looking at Xia Jing with a look of perfect composure, Chu Mo said, "But now, I must say, while you may not be a good man, Your Highness, you do have your own bottom line. Especially with what you've done for the princess, you've done well. I won't take advantage of you. Do your best to find those ten or so most valuable medicines…"

Even if Chu Mo hadn't explained, Xia Jing still completely trusted him. Now with the additional explanations, Xia Jing believed what Chu Mo said without a doubt.

Especially after hearing about the fortifying elixirs, Xia Jing could not hide his excitement.

Such elixirs are not available to everyone, even within the major sects. Except for core disciples, only those who have made great contributions to the sect could receive such an elixir as a reward.

The benefits of this elixir are enormous. For those cultivating primordial energy, their energy levels could leap by several months' worth of hard cultivation! For commoners, it can prolong life. Even at eighty or ninety years of age, one's vitality would be that of a thirty or forty-year-old.

Such a rejuvenating elixir is almost deemed as a divine pill in the mortal realm!

Who wouldn't want it?

Xia Jing had heard of such an elixir long time ago, but had never acquired it. Learning today that the most valuable medicines could create such elixirs, he was instantly filled with immense excitement.

"Rest assured, Young Master Chu, I will endeavour to retrieve all that can be acquired!" Now when Xia Jing looked at Chu Mo, he was more pleasing to his eyes. He felt that his past prejudice, caused by hatred, led to numerous misunderstandings.

However, it was this very matter that brought about an interaction between them. Speaking of which... I really should thank my son!

Xia Jing squinted, thinking to himself: The next time someone in the mansion gets pregnant, I'll let him... join his mother in the afterlife! I wouldn't want him to unintentionally offend Young Master Chu.

Subsequently, Chu Mo left the Prince's Mansion. This time, the front gates were wide open, without any concealment. Prince Xia Jing, with a smile on his face, personally escorted Chu Mo to the gate!

Those who happened to pass by saw this scene.

Shock!

They were utterly stunned!

They rubbed their eyes, wanting to look more closely to see if they were mistaken. The elegant man with a smile on his face at the gate… could that really be the infamous, ruthless, and unscrupulous Prince Xia of Great Xia?

Chu Mo waved at Xia Jing, calmly leaving.

He understood that Xia Jing was signaling to the outside world: This young man is under my protection.

From now on, anyone who wanted to hurt Chu Mo would have to consider Prince Xia Jing. Of course, those who already despise Xia Jing would probably include Chu Mo in their disdain.

But as of now, this situation seems to have more advantages than disadvantages for Chu Mo.

Apart from a few in the Eastern Palace, Chu Mo didn't really have any enemies. Those few, obviously, wouldn't change their attitude towards him... and towards his grandfather Fan Wudi, because of Xia Jing's stance.

They were not from the same camp.

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The third watch!

Three chapters of ten thousand words, nothing more to say, please vote for a recommendation!!