Zhou Ling'er was surprised by Zhou Xianyang's approach. Normally, the relationship between them could be described as dysfunctional. No love or bond. Each had their own doings. Hence, Zhou Xianyang's approach was obviously stuffed with a hidden motive.
Zhou Ling'er smiled and said. "Thank you for your concern, Brother Crown Prince. However, you don't have to worry about this. Even if I took the pill back, it didn't mean the pill would work on mother."
Zhou Xianyang sighed regretfully. "Unfortunately, I couldn't do anything about Aunty Ximen's condition."
He said further after a short pause. "By the way, I heard you have a good relationship with the newly appointed Vice President Lin. I wonder if you could make an appointment with him for me?"
Zhou Ling'er's expression didn't change in the slightest, as she had already expected this. She replied softly. "To tell you the truth, we aren't that close. If it wasn't for my cousin, I wouldn't have known him."
"However, I could convey Brother Crown Prince's message to him. Whether he wants to see you, I can't help it."
Zhou Xianyang smiled and said. "That's more than enough."
He took a sip of tea and got up. "Although I can't help you with Aunty Ximen's illness, you can come to me when you encounter trouble later."
"Thank you, Brother Crown Prince. I'll remember this." Zhou Ling'er got up and said politely.
"No need to send me out." Zhou Xianyang nodded gently and left directly.
Watching Zhou Xianyang walk away, Zhou Ling'er's smile gradually disappeared. The National Teacher was Zhou Xianyang's master. It was impossible for Zhou Xianyang to not know about the situation behind her mother's condition.
At first, Zhou Ling'er was only suspicious about it, but now she was certain that Zhou Xianyang was aware of it.
"Master, do you really want to contact Senior Lin?" Chu Tong'er asked in a low voice.
Zhou Ling'er thought for a moment and said. "The decision is in his hand. We only need to send him a message."
Although Zhou Ling'er didn't want to drag Yun Lintian into this muddy water, she knew that Zhou Xianyang would eventually go to him. It was better to tell Yun Lintian in advance about this and let him prepare.
She sighed softly. "I owe him again. I'm afraid there's no way I can repay this debt of gratitude for the rest of my life."
Chu Tong'er opened her mouth, but no word came out in the end.
***
After leaving Zhou Ling'er's palace, Zhou Xianyang returned to his residence directly.
When he entered his room, his maidservant suddenly walked up and bowed her head. "Your Highness, Zhi Dazun has already left the city with his apprentice. As for Lin Tian, he went back to the Ximen Clan with Qin Mei. Looks like they have a close relationship."
Zhou Xianyang sat down on his dragon chair and asked. "Do you know why they left in a hurry?"
The maidservant replied. "We all know that the Divine Alchemy Association has been looking for a capable alchemist to refine the Thousand Calamities Pill in recent years. There shouldn't be a mistake that Zhi Dazun came here for this purpose."
"Coupled with the appearance of the pill tribulation earlier, there's a chance that Lin Tian has managed to successfully refine the pill."
"It's troublesome." Zhou Xianyang frowned slightly while tapping his finger on the table.
If Yun Lintian successfully refined the pill, his status in the association would improve by leaps and bounds. No longer on a level he could afford to mess with.
Zhou Xianyang thought for a moment and said. "Send him an invitation to the banquet as an honorable guest."
The maidservant hesitated. She didn't think Yun Lintian would come.
Zhou Xianyang glanced at her and said. "Do as I said. It doesn't matter whether he wants to come. All we need to do is show our sincerity and intention to befriend him."
"Understood." The maidservant no longer hesitated and went out.
Zhou Xianyang fell into deep thought for a long while before deciding to visit his master to ask for his advice.
When Zhou Xianyang arrived at Zhao Shuimu's residence, he suddenly saw a wretched-looking man walk out of the building. This person was no other than the spirit doctor that his master invited over, Yao An.
"Crown Prince." Yao An smiled when he saw Zhou Xianyang showing his yellow teeth.
Zhou Xianyang resisted the disgust in his heart and greeted him politely. "Doctor Yao."
Without waiting for Yao An to speak, Zhou Xianyang said further. "I'll visit my master first."
Afterward, he quickly entered the building without looking back.
Yao An's eyes narrowed slightly, and a disdainful grin emerged on his lips. "Heh. You think too highly of yourself."
With that, he flickered his sleeve and left in a huff.
Zhou Xianyang headed straight to the study room after entering the building. When he arrived at the door, he bowed his head gently and said. "Master, disciple has something to discuss with you."
"Come in." Zhao Shuimu's voice resounded from the inside.
Zhou Xianyang pushed the door open and walked into the room.
Zhao Shuimu glanced at a vacant seat before him and said. "Sit."
Zhou Xianyang respectfully sat down and said. "Presumably, Master is aware of the man named Lin Tian. Please give me advice."
Zhao Shuimu calmly sipped the tea and said. "This person possesses a great fortune but is also a doom bringer to his foe. Anyone who comes into contact with him would either flourish or completely sink to the ground."
Zhou Xianyang was shocked. "What should I do, Master? I've already sent him an invitation."
Zhao Shuimu raised his eyebrows slightly. "You'll be fine as long as you have no malicious intent toward him. On the contrary, if you could make friends with him, your future would be limitless."
Zhou Xianyang's eyes glowed in splendor light. "I understand. Thank you, Master. I've almost committed a grave mistake."
Zhao Shuimu smiled amiably. "You have to cultivate your mind more. Don't be petty like your third brother. Such a person has no future."
"I will try my best." Zhou Xianyang responded solemnly. His eyes were filled with determination.
"How's your preparation?" Zhao Shuimu asked gently.
Zhou Xianyang said confidently. "Except for Jian Ziqi of the Battle Sword Sect and Wang Jiacai of the Blood Mountain Sect, no one can be my opponent."
"Good. I'm looking forward to seeing your performance." Zhao Shuimu said with a smile.
"I won't lose your face, Master." Zhou Xianyang said with a serious expression.
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