Chapter 63 Ye Chi’s poisonous plan finally targeted the alchemist!!!

As dusk deepened, Ying Zheng returned to Zhangtai Palace, dismissed his attendants, and sat alone on the dragon couch, his heart still in turmoil.

Ye Chi’s words today lingered in his mind like a ghost, and could not be shaken off.

He said that there were no immortal mountains or elixirs overseas, and that the so-called panaceas were nothing but intestinal poisons.

This made Ying Zheng frown and think. If it was true as Ye Chi said, then why didn't he see anything unusual when he ordered people to test the medicine?

Could it be that it is true as Ye Chi said, that the poison has not yet accumulated to a certain level, or it has already been lurking in the body, waiting for the right time to burst out?

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart!
He has always pursued immortality and placed high hopes on elixirs, but now he is told that everything is illusory and may even be harmful rather than helpful.

This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.

However, Ying Zheng was not an ordinary person after all. He quickly calmed down and began to think about countermeasures calmly.

He knew that although Ye Chi's words could not be trusted, he still had to be prepared for the worst!

Just as Ying Zheng fell into deep thought, his mood was like waves, when he suddenly heard footsteps outside the palace gate.

Zhao Gao walked into the palace. He was tall and slender, like a pine tree standing in the forest, attracting a lot of attention. His face was as white as jade, smooth and flawless, very different from that of ordinary people.

He bowed forward and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Alchemist Xu Fu is outside the palace asking to see you."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and his thoughts raced in his mind.

Xu Fu's arrival is just in time, and we can take this opportunity to interrogate him and resolve the confusion in our hearts.

After all, these pills are related to the health of the dragon and cannot be taken lightly.

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng immediately called out in a deep voice: "Summon him to the palace."

Zhao Gao received the order and immediately raised his voice, announcing in a sharp and long voice: "Your Majesty has ordered that Master Alchemist Xu Fu be summoned to the palace for an audience—"

The sound passed through the high walls and halls and echoed among the palaces.

In a moment, Xu Fu walked in slowly, his clothes fluttering in the wind, like an immortal floating on the water, with a calm expression, showing the demeanor of a great man.

He walked to Ying Zheng, bowed deeply, and said, "Your Majesty, I am Xu Fu."

The sound is clear, like a spring breeze blowing on your face.

Ying Zheng sat upright on the imperial couch, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring straight into Xu Fu's eyes, as if he wanted to see through the depths of his soul.

He slowly said, "Master Alchemist, why are you here?"

Although the voice is flat, it exudes a sense of majesty that makes people feel awe.

Xu Fu bowed again, his voice filled with piety and excitement, and said: "Your Majesty, today I have the honor of having an immortal appear in my dream and bestow this elixir of immortality. I have come to offer it to you!"

"Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty, long live His Majesty!"

His words were sincere and his expression was solemn, as if he had really experienced some mysterious adventure.

However, Ying Zheng's reaction was beyond Xu Fu's expectations.

He did not show his usual expression of surprise and joy, but instead examined the pill in his hand with a deep gaze.

Those eyes seemed to be able to see through all the vanity in the world and reach the essence of things!

Seeing this, Xu Fu couldn't help feeling a little confused, but he didn't dare to ask more questions.

He secretly observed Ying Zheng's expression, trying to get a glimpse of clues from it.

However, Ying Zheng's face was as calm as water, unfathomable and elusive.

Ying Zheng held the elixir in his hand and was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke, his voice carrying a bit of majesty and depth: "Master Alchemist, you are thoughtful. I will treasure this elixir."

Seeing this, Xu Fu was full of doubts, but he had to put them aside and continued to describe his adventure in the dream. "Your Majesty, I met an immortal in my dream. He looked like a god and was as graceful as an immortal."

"The immortal said that if you want to find the real elixir, you have to go to sea!"

"I beg Your Majesty to build a large ship and take five hundred boys and girls with me to go to sea to search for the immortal mountain and seek the immortal medicine!"

After saying this, Xu Fu looked solemn, as if he was still immersed in that mysterious dream.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng slowly turned his gaze towards Xu Fu. His eyes were as deep as the sea, making it difficult to see what was in his heart.

He did not speak immediately, but just stared at Xu Fu quietly. However, the invisible power surged like a tide, making Xu Fu extremely nervous, as if he was in the calm before the storm!

Soon, Xu Fu felt a chill on his back and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead!
He knew very well that this Supreme was a suspicious person, and his silence at this moment made it even more difficult for him to figure out his true thoughts.

He prayed secretly in his heart, hoping that Ying Zheng would agree to his request and allow him to go to sea.

Xu Fu's heartbeat seemed to become particularly clear and loud, and he was nervously waiting for Ying Zheng's decision!
However, Ying Zheng remained silent, and the entire hall fell into deathly silence.

After a long time, Ying Zheng was seen holding the elixir, slowly standing up and pacing in the hall.

Every step seemed to be as heavy as a thousand pounds, knocking on Xu Fu's heart, making him uneasy and as if sitting on pins and needles!

The dead silence was suffocating.

Xu Fu nervously watched Ying Zheng's every move, his heart was in turmoil!

Suddenly, Ying Zheng stopped and looked at Xu Fu, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

He weighed the elixir in his hand, his eyes teasing, and asked in a deep voice: "Regarding this immortality elixir, I also heard a piece of news today, saying that this elixir is a poisonous elixir!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Fu's face changed drastically, as if he was struck by lightning.

He quickly explained: "Your Majesty, please understand. This immortality pill was given by an immortal in a dream. It is definitely not a poison pill!"

"Its ingredients are all rare herbs, carefully refined with the divine fire of the immortals, and are absolutely not toxic at all!"

His voice was anxious and sincere, as if he was afraid that Ying Zheng would misunderstand!
Ying Zheng looked at Xu Fu coldly, with a hint of doubt in his deep eyes.

Xu Fu knew something was wrong and continued to explain: "Your Majesty! Someone must have framed me! I am loyal to Your Majesty, and heaven and earth can bear witness to that! If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, I am willing to test the elixir myself to prove my innocence!"

He said it with absolute certainty, as if he really had a clear conscience.

However, Ying Zheng did not respond immediately.

He still stared at Xu Fu quietly, as if thinking about something.

The entire hall fell into silence again, with only the breathing of the two people echoing in the air.

Xu Fu's heart was in his throat again, and he felt that time was passing very slowly!
After an unknown amount of time, the supreme being in front of him suddenly smiled at him, like a spring breeze, instantly easing the tense atmosphere in the hall.

He said slowly: "Master Alchemist, you are worrying too much. I do not doubt your loyalty, but you do not have to try this pill yourself!"

After saying this, Ying Zheng waved his dragon sleeves lightly, turned around and summoned the imperial physician Xia Wuqie. Although his voice was soft, it revealed a sense of majesty that made people dare not neglect him in the slightest.

When Xia Wuqi heard the call, he immediately responded.

He walked steadily and looked calm, showing the demeanor of a doctor!
Arriving in front of the palace, Xia Wuqie bowed and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Xia Wuqie."

The voice is clear, neither humble nor arrogant.

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, motioned for him to stand up, and then asked about the elixir.

"Tell me, how can we quickly identify whether this pill contains a chronic poison? And how can we make it work?"

(End of this chapter)