"No, there's nothing wrong with this curtain. I was just checking the material; it truly lives up to its reputation as a tribute item, of excellent quality."
"Among the gifts His Majesty bestowed upon you last time were four bolts of this tribute brocade. I suppose you didn't examine them closely."
"It must have been my oversight."
"It's alright. Please examine His Majesty first, my lord."
Looking at Emperor Xiaozhi, whose face was ashen and who looked almost like a dead man, Fu Yunchen guessed that his soul was already on its way to the underworld, only being kept alive by a spiritual medicine that kept his last bit of yang energy.
After taking Emperor Xiaozhi's pulse, it was confirmed that his time was up.
Actually, dying like that would be considered a peaceful death, but he still had things to do, so he was kept alive.
Fu Yunchen asked Eunuch Song to ask the imperial physicians outside for two needle bags, as he wanted to perform acupuncture on Emperor Xiaozhi.
Eunuch Song immediately went out and soon returned with two needle bags. "Please come in, sir."
"This acupuncture technique is called the Resurrection Needle. After it is used, His Majesty will wake up soon."
"The Resurrection Needle!" Eunuch Song exclaimed in surprise. He had heard of this needling technique. The Kunlun Sect had a forbidden art called the Resurrection Technique, which could bring the dead back to life. However, the person who used this needle would have their lifespan shortened! For every day the soul returned, the person who used the technique would lose a year of their lifespan. It could be said that this was trading one's life for another, doing business with Yama, the King of Hell.
However, if this forbidden technique is used to summon the soul of someone who is unconscious but not dead or is about to die, it will shorten their lifespan. As for how much lifespan is shortened, it depends on the skill of the person performing the technique.
Fu Yunchen instructed Eunuch Song to stand guard outside the palace and not allow anyone to disturb them.
The needles from the two needle pouches were inserted into Emperor Xiaozhi's body in sequence, and almost all of his vital points were pierced by the needles.
About an incense stick later, Fu Yunchen began to remove the needles one by one using his internal energy.
Each needle would draw out a small amount of dark blood.
When the last needle was removed, Fu Yunchen's face turned pale instantly.
Emperor Xiaozhi's ashen face began to glow red, and his vitality was rapidly recovering.
Eunuch Song brought in a bowl of ginseng soup.
"Let the adults use some."
"Thank you." Fu Yunchen picked up the glass, drank it all in one gulp, and his expression softened slightly.
Seeing Emperor Xiaozhi's obvious improvement, Eunuch Song couldn't help but feel excited, "His Majesty will surely reward you handsomely after you wake up."
Fu Yunchen said, "I do have a request for Your Majesty, and I would appreciate it if Eunuch Song could help me out."
"You're too kind, sir. As long as I am loyal to His Majesty, I will do my utmost."
"For His Majesty, it's a trivial matter." Fu Yunchen took out a bottle of pills from his sleeve and handed it to Eunuch Song. "How long the Resurrection Needle can last depends on His Majesty himself. If he can abstain from anger and indulge in wine and women, maintain a cheerful mood, and live a moderate life, he might live for another five years. But if he gets angry or indulges in wine and women, he may relapse at any time. At that time, the Resurrection Needle will be useless."
However, if there are still unfinished business, one can take the Rejuvenation Pill, but only once. It will extend life by three days, granting the person normal health and strength. After three days, the medicine will be ineffective.
After speaking, Fu Yunchen bowed to Emperor Xiaozhi and said, "May Your Majesty recover soon."
He turned and left the main hall.
Eunuch Song held the medicine bottle, about to say something, but seeing Emperor Xiaozhi's hand twitch, he quickly knelt down, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you're awake."
Fu Yunchen acted as if he hadn't heard anything and just kept walking outside.
Upon reaching the outside of the palace, seeing the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital, he said to the Imperial Physician Zheng, "Is it convenient for us to speak, Imperial Physician Zheng?"
"Your Excellency, you are too kind to me. Please come in." The imperial physician was walking to a place a little further away.
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