784 Why ask the Holy Emperor before I kill you?

Hidden in his heart, the Lord of the Box Palace suspected that his master was killed by the Holy Emperor because of his research on the Longevity Pill!

After all, my master was a Martial Emperor back then, a Martial Emperor of pills, and he was very knowledgeable about spiritual herbs. Even if he wasn't, he should have had a way to replace them!

Many previous improvements to traditional Chinese medicine formulas were done in this way: the medicinal properties were similar, but the formulas were replaced. This has happened before!

The Lord of the Box Palace dared not be distracted for too long. He quickly regained his composure and dared not say or think too much!

Emperor Yewu remained calm and nodded slightly, as if he tacitly agreed with the Hall Master's opinion and explanation, but was not satisfied with the result!

Upon seeing this, the Lord of the Box Palace's mind raced. The longer the time passed, the more he felt the pressure raining down on him, and he felt his whole body soaked.

Seeing that Emperor Ye Wu's presence was like the prelude to a silent descent into darkness, a sense of impending death arose within him. The Palace Master quickly and sincerely said in a soft voice, "Emperor Ye Wu, while the Longevity Pill is indeed precious and hard to find, the Pill Palace also possesses other rare and valuable pills that may serve as alternatives."

Emperor Ye Wu nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, which were filled with anticipation, as if to say, 'This is the answer I've been looking for!'

The Lord of the Box Palace was filled with unease, but he still forced himself to face the oppressive atmosphere, hoping to save himself from this calamity.

He thought to himself, 'Once this calamity is over, I must quickly relinquish the position of Hall Master of the Pill Hall and go into seclusion to go far away.'

"Hmph, these old fogies are all shrewd; they probably anticipated this day!"

The Palace Master quickly organized his thoughts and explained, "Lord Ye, the dragon energy fled last night, but before last night, the palace was filled with abundant dragon energy. You must have been nourished by it."

Emperor Ye Wu nodded slowly, silently acknowledging the situation.

The Lord of the Box felt as if he were being scrutinized by the Night Emperor, like a thief caught red-handed. His expression changed slightly, but then he took a deep breath.

He spoke softly and carefully, "Emperor Ye Wu, years ago, my master once unintentionally added a trace of dragon energy to the pill-refining process."

At the time, it was thought to be just a mistake. But when the pill was finished, they were surprised to find that the dragon energy had perfectly fused with the pill, increasing its effectiveness by a full 20%.

Even more remarkably, it also possesses the effect of maintaining the vitality and health of one's blood and energy.

Emperor Ye listened quietly, his eyebrows slightly raised, as if he were savoring the deeper meaning in the words of the Hall Master of the Box.

He nodded slightly, but a look of sudden realization flashed in his eyes.

He thought to himself, 'Was it unintentional? Perhaps he had been secretly researching it all along, or even stealing someone else's alchemy techniques.'

These alchemists, in their pursuit of creating even more powerful elixirs, were indeed bold and meticulous individuals.

Emperor Ye Wu remained calm, revealing his thoughts. Everyone has their own secrets, and in the world of alchemy, every successful alchemist possesses their own secrets and methods.

He glanced indifferently at the Palace Master and said, "The dragon energy has vanished. I wonder if the Pill Hall can still refine this pill?"

The Lord of the Box Palace smiled slightly, a hint of embarrassment in his expression. If the dragon energy were abundant, why would the Night Martial Emperor have come knocking on his door? Immersing oneself in the dragon energy every day would be far better than taking any elixir.

The Lord of the Box hardened his heart, thinking that he should avoid this matter for now, and he also had a plan in mind!

He thought to himself, "By altering my constitution and destiny, perhaps my path to becoming a Martial Emperor lies here."

As the saying goes, you are what you eat!

The Lord of the Box Palace respectfully presented a Dragon Qi Pill!

Emperor Ye carefully examined and sensed the familiar aura, as well as a trace of its real efficacy!

There seemed to be hope for extending his lifespan, and a burning light appeared in Emperor Ye Wu's eyes!

Upon seeing this, the Lord of the Box Palace no longer hesitated, gathered his energy and focused his voice, and spoke softly!

Emperor Ye Wu's expression was uncertain, and he was struggling to make a choice. But the choice was now in his own hands, and if he turned against him now, he would surely be in the wrong.

A surge of anger welled up inside me!

He pondered for a moment, thinking, "The dragon's aura has fled, and it will surely land beside or on someone with great fortune, just like in the previous dynasty."

It's somewhat absurd that someone seeking great fortune would seize dragon energy to refine elixirs.

Dragon energy is not so easy to grasp; if you want to leave, it's impossible to catch it even if you break through the void!

Otherwise, if I had obtained that immense golden dragon energy from last night, which had materialized into solidified gold, I probably wouldn't have needed to worry about damaging my lifespan!

'Two sheep!'

Emperor Ye Wu's expression showed a hint of weighing, but he also felt a touch of admiration for the Lord of the Box Palace.

If this matter comes to light, the Lord of the Box Palace will likely be killed by ten thousand people, but if he succeeds, he will probably become even more insane!

At this moment, Emperor Ye Wu seemed to recall his past, when he was a cultivator and treated the common people as servants and household slaves.

Ordinary people also raise chickens and ducks in enclosures.

Emperor Ye Wu nodded slightly, his cautious demeanor suggesting he was weighing the words of the Palace Master. A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes, as if he were considering all the possibilities behind the suggestion.

He parted his thin lips slightly, his voice low and deep, "This matter is of great importance; allow me to consider it carefully."

The Lord of the Box Palace nodded hurriedly in response, respectfully saying, "Yes, Lord Ye."

He then whispered his advice, "Lord Ye, regarding the matter of the dragon aura in the royal city, I dare to offer my opinion."

Although the dragon's energy has temporarily fled, in my opinion, it can regroup in the future.

If a wise ruler succeeds to the throne, the dragon's energy will surely be able to regroup.

If Lord Ye determines who will inherit the throne, the dragon's aura will surely return automatically!

Emperor Yewu nodded slightly. He had already considered this matter, but the succession was uncertain. Not only himself, but also Old Ghost Qian, Brother Wan, and some other old ghosts in the royal city were involved.

It's hard to make a decision on this, but we can give it a try!

She said softly with approval, "Okay, I understand. If there's anything urgent in the future, you can come find me!"

Emperor Ye Wu gently took out a golden waist token, placed it on the table, and then disappeared.

The Lord of the Box Palace waited for a long time. When he saw that Emperor Ye Wu had really left, he slumped into his chair as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. He breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if he had survived a disaster.

After a moment's thought, he quickly prepared to rush towards those cunning old ghost elders, wanting to give up his position as the Hall Master of the Pill Hall. He had just taken a step when he slowed down and picked up the waist token on the table.

Thinking about his crazy suggestion just now, Liang Yangdan's eyes were filled with a crazy and inexplicable look!

Emperor Ye Wu walked slowly, dressed simply, like an ordinary wealthy man of neither high nor low status.

In the bustling city, Ye Wudi had not come out for a stroll like this for a long time. The affairs of the mortal world were none of his concern. If it weren't for the matter of the dragon energy, he would probably still be cultivating and wouldn't care about the cycle of human life.

Suddenly, a crowd gathered, whispering amongst themselves, forming three layers deep.

On a whim, Emperor Ye Wu walked over. An invisible force caused those in front of him to be involuntarily pushed aside. Emperor Ye Wu took a quick look.

Familiar stories, and familiar scenes from the past.