I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives

Chapter 642: Chapter 492: Illusive Heart, Volume 10_2

"What if we anger him..."

Chen Sheng looked up again, his gaze lingering on Liu Chu’s face for a moment.

With his cultivation, Liu Chu’s worries and sincerity were as clear as fire to him.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded:

"Very well, I’ll go with you."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chu was overjoyed and quickly cupped his hands:

"Thank you, my dear brother! Please, let us not keep the great personage waiting!"

As he spoke, he stepped aside to lead the way.

...

The yamen was decorated with lights and streamers, but there was an undercurrent of oppressive solemnity. Guards stood with swords on both sides, not daring to breathe loudly.

In the main hall, the prefect of Nanzhou, Wang Huai’an, was bowing obsequiously to a man in a purple robe, who was none other than the Tributor of the Imperial Observatory, Zhou Yunsheng.

Wang Huai’an, being a fourth-ranked prefect, was a person of authority in Nanzhou, but in front of Zhou Yunsheng, he didn’t even dare to breathe heavily.

He knew well that the Tributors of the Imperial Observatory held a正second-rankofficial title, and wielded the power to act before reporting on those below the third rank. Crushing a local official like him was like crushing an ant.

With a sycophantic smile, Wang Huai’an spoke in a tone full of flattery:

"Lord Zhou, you’ve had a long journey. I have prepared some humble wine; please do us the honor of partaking."

Zhou Yunsheng nodded slightly, his expression indifferent, not speaking. The pressure around him made Wang Huai’an even more uneasy.

Just then, footsteps sounded from outside, and Liu Chu led Chen Sheng inside.

Seeing this, Wang Huai’an quickly stepped forward and introduced Chen Sheng with a somewhat condescending hint in his tone:

"This must be Physician Tang? This is Lord Zhou from the Imperial Observatory. Lord Zhou has come specifically for medical treatment, so you must attend to him well..."

"Enough."

Before Wang Huai’an could finish, Zhou Yunsheng coldly interrupted.

Zhou Yunsheng looked up at Wang Huai’an, his gaze sharp as an eagle’s:

"Prefect Wang, shield us from prying ears; no one is to approach the main hall."

Wang Huai’an’s heart skipped a beat. Not daring to hesitate for a moment, he quickly waved his sleeve, shouting at the guards on both sides:

"Everyone step back! No one is allowed to approach the main hall without my orders!"

The guards quickly obeyed, retreating in haste. Liu Chu gave Chen Sheng a look that said "be careful", and respectfully bowed out, silently praying in his heart.

Soon, only Zhou Yunsheng, Chen Sheng, and Wang Huai’an remained in the main hall.

Zhou Yunsheng slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Wang Huai’an. His eyes were ice-cold and devoid of emotion.

Wang Huai’an’s eyelids twitched, his heart plummeting, and he quickly bowed and excused himself:

"I... will take my leave now, not to disturb you and Physician Tang."

With that, he quickly exited the main hall, closing the door behind him as if granted amnesty.

Outside, Liu Chu was pacing anxiously. Seeing that Wang Huai’an had also been cleared out, he was even more shocked, silently marveling:

"As expected of a great figure from the imperial capital, his power is immense! I hope my brother can restrain himself and not offend anyone."

His gaze remained fixed on the door to the main hall.

Inside the main hall, Zhou Yunsheng turned around, his gaze falling on Chen Sheng. Seemingly nonchalant, he used his cultivation to probe the other’s background through the Incense Power.

Yet no matter how he deduced, Chen Sheng appeared as an ordinary mortal, with no sign of cultivation, excessively clean.

But the more it was so, the more vigilant Zhou Yunsheng became—being flawless under his scrutiny could mean either a true mortal or someone with cultivation above his own.

Zhou Yunsheng was the first to speak, his tone courteous but secretly wary:

"Mr. Tang, I am Zhou Yunsheng, Tributor of the Imperial Observatory."

"I’ve long heard of your divine medical skills and have come to seek your treatment, hoping you won’t withhold your expertise."

Chen Sheng raised his eyes, looking calmly at Zhou Yunsheng. He saw through his cultivation and intentions at a glance, even understanding his true purpose for coming.

He dispensed with pleasantries, speaking decisively and indifferently:

"All right, I know your purpose, so there’s no need for probing in front of me."

"Deliver this item to Qi Mang, he will naturally know who I am."

Hearing him address His Majesty by name, Zhou Yunsheng’s anger flared, but saw Chen Sheng raise his hand and toss over a lustrous jade token.

The jade token was pristine and white, with the two ancient characters "Pan Wu" engraved upon it.

The script was bold and vigorous, faintly exuding an overwhelming world power, as if containing an unfathomable universe.

As a confidant of His Majesty, Zhou Yunsheng was vaguely aware of certain things. At this moment, his pupils shrank sharply, his heart turbulent.

He hurriedly caught the jade token with both hands, instantly sensing a familiar aura wash over him.

It was extremely similar to the aura of the current emperor, yet deeper, more ancient, confirming his suspicions.

Zhou Yunsheng took a deep breath, suppressing the waves in his heart, and bowed with the jade token in both hands, his attitude now extremely respectful:

"Please forgive my earlier offenses, sir."

"I will relay your words to His Majesty without a single omission, not daring to conceal anything."

At this moment, he fully understood that the seemingly ordinary Physician Tang before him was no ordinary figure and had significant ties to His Majesty.

His previous probing was utterly laughable.

"I apologize for disturbing you, sir, I shall now escort you out!"

Zhou Yunsheng dared not delay, holding the jade token reverently, and led the way for Chen Sheng out of the main hall.

The change in attitude from when he faced Wang Huai’an was like night and day.

This scene happened to be witnessed by Liu Chu and Wang Huai’an from outside the door.