Chapter 1967: Forming an Alliance

“You're asking about that? The current Emperor is not my biological son.”

Hua Ziyue’s reaction was calm, without shyness or panic; she spoke eloquently.

“Actually, I am the Emperor’s aunt. My elder sister married the First Emperor when I was still young.

Five years ago, my elder sister passed away from a serious illness. Knowing the complexities of the royal family, she entrusted her young nephew to me before her death and negotiated with the First Emperor for me to become Empress.

In truth, I had no feelings for the First Emperor and no interest in this position. The only reason I agreed was for my elder sister and for my young nephew, who was naive at the time.

After I became Empress, the First Emperor was focused on Cultivating and no longer concerned himself with court affairs, nor did he ever visit my bedchamber.

It was precisely because of this that he handed all authority over to his younger brother, Song Jian.”

“Oh!”

Ye Bufan nodded, finally understanding what had happened.

“Later, after the First Emperor passed away, I began to manage the entire Tianfeng Empire, but this is not the life I desire.

Once my young nephew comes of age, I will hand all power over to him, either to retire to the mountains or to marry someone I love.”

At this point, Hua Ziyue’s brows furrowed: “However, it seems very difficult to achieve this wish now. Song Jian’s actions have become increasingly frequent, and his ambition is growing.

When the First Emperor was healthy, he suddenly suffered a Qi Deviation and exploded to death. I suspect this is very likely related to him; perhaps he orchestrated it.”

Ye Bufan did not speak. He had his own matters to attend to now—to quickly restore his Cultivation and return to Earth. He was not interested in these chaotic royal affairs.

But a tree desires calm, yet the wind does not cease. Sometimes, some things cannot be avoided just by wishing to.

After Hua Ziyue finished speaking, her gaze fell upon him again: “Dr. Ye, actually, I called you here today for another matter. I wish to form an Alliance with you on behalf of the royal family.”

“What?”

Ye Bufan was stunned for a moment, “Form an Alliance with me? I’m just an ordinary person. Isn’t it unnecessary for you to form an Alliance with me?”

“Dr. Ye, you are too modest!”

Hua Ziyue said, “Have you ever seen an ordinary person possess such Heaven-Defying Medical skill? Have you ever seen an ordinary person win first place in the Heaven Ranking just after entering Cangfeng Academy?

Which ordinary person can be hunted by a Body Integration Cultivator and not die? Which ordinary person can, by their own power, suppress the Li family so thoroughly?”

“Uh…”

Ye Bufan was speechless for a moment. Although he had tried to keep a low profile, his performance was still a bit too dazzling.

Hua Ziyue added: “I have always been a good judge of character. You are no ordinary person; you are destined to soar.”

“Alright then!” Ye Bufan didn’t want to say much more.

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He asked, “How do you want to form an Alliance?”

“I can help you in every way possible, including securing a spot in the New Talent Ranking Tournament and rebuilding Lingxiao Academy.”

Ye Bufan asked, “What are the conditions?”

Hua Ziyue said, “The condition is that when my royal family encounters difficulties, you will also do your best to help my son and me.”

“This…”

Ye Bufan hesitated for a moment and said, “Our entire Lingxiao Academy only has a few people now; it seems we can’t be of much help to you.”

Hua Ziyue said, “You only need to agree to do your best when the time comes; I will not force you to do anything.”

“Understood!”

Ye Bufan agreed without hesitation. After all, he still had to stay in Tianfeng City for some time, and having a powerful ally was a good choice.

“Then let’s seal it with a clap!”

Hua Ziyue said, extending her jade-like palm and touching his, a blush then appearing on her face.

Ye Bufan said, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back first.”

Although the financial issues at Lingxiao Academy were resolved, there were still a lot of things to deal with, and he was indeed eager to return.

“Alright, but you must be careful.”

Hua Ziyue said, “The Li family is actually Prince Anshun’s power. Today you slapped the Li family’s face and took so many of their gold coins, I’m afraid Song Jian will not let you off.

I can protect you from the court and be your backing, but for other matters, you can only rely on yourself.”

“I understand.”

Ye Bufan nodded. Although he didn’t want to cause trouble, he wasn’t afraid of it either. There was no going back now; he could only face it head-on.

When he arrived outside the main hall, Zheng Sanbao was already waiting there.

“Dr. Ye, are you leaving? This old servant will see you out now.”

“Thank you, Grand Manager.”

Ye Bufan always felt that this old eunuch must have some special reason; otherwise, given his status, there would be no need for him to be so polite.

Indeed, Zheng Sanbao said, “Many famous doctors examined the Empress Dowager’s injury, but none had any effect, yet Dr. Ye healed it with ease, which shows your Medical skill is divine.”

Ye Bufan seemed to understand the other party’s intention and said, “You flatter me, but in the Dao of Medical skill, I, Ye, believe I have some accomplishments.

Grand Manager, if you have any needs, please speak freely. I am willing to help.”

“This…”

A hint of awkwardness flashed across Zheng Sanbao’s fair face, then he lowered his voice and said, “May I ask, Dr. Ye, can your Medical skill reach the Realm of limb Rebirth?”

“Limb Rebirth?”

Ye Bufan hesitated for a moment in his heart, then immediately understood.

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He understood the other party’s purpose.

Zheng Sanbao was an eunuch, but there must have been a reason for it back then.

Now, his status was extraordinary, and he had even reached the Peak of the Body Integration Stage, the top expert in the entire Tianfeng City. In such a situation, what he naturally wanted was to restore his incomplete body.

“Dr. Ye, do you have a solution?”

Since their meeting, Zheng Sanbao had always been calm and composed, but at this moment, his eyes were filled with eagerness.

For so many years, he had tried many methods, both openly and secretly, but he could not repair his damaged body. This Young man in front of him was his only hope.

It was precisely because of this that he had personally rushed to Lingxiao Mountain earlier.

After understanding the reason, Ye Bufan smiled slightly: “There is a way.”

“Really?”

Hearing that Ye Bufan could help him repair his body, Zheng Sanbao’s face was filled with excitement, and his voice trembled.

“Dr. Ye, to be honest, my Zheng family has had only one male heir for three generations. I was truly forced to enter the palace back then.

If you can help me repair my damaged body, then you will be my Zheng Sanbao’s benefactor, and also a great benefactor to our Zheng family!”

“Grand Manager, please don’t rush; let me explain slowly.”

Ye Bufan said, “I have a Pill Formula in my possession, named Heaven Mending Pill. Once refined, it can repair any deficiency in the human body, with the effects of limb Rebirth and mending the imperfections of Heaven.

Now, all other medicinal ingredients have been gathered, only one ingredient, the hongyuan fruit, is missing. This is also the reason why I am participating in the New Talent Ranking Tournament this time.

Once I obtain the hongyuan fruit and refine the Heaven Mending Pill, I will give one to the Grand Manager, and it will surely make up for your deficiency.”

“That’s wonderful! This old servant thanks you in advance.”

Zheng Sanbao bowed deeply to Ye Bufan, then took out a jade talisman and handed it over.

“Dr. Ye, no matter what difficulties you encounter in Tianfeng City, as long as you crush this jade talisman, I guarantee to arrive within ten breaths to resolve your troubles.”

Now, the Young man in front of him was his only hope, and he would not allow any mistakes to happen to him, no matter what.

So, what he did was both for Ye Bufan and for himself.

“Then I thank the Grand Manager.”

Ye Bufan naturally would not refuse such a good offer, and he reached out to take the jade talisman.

In this way, the relationship between the two became much closer, with Zheng Sanbao placing all his hopes on him.

At the palace gate, the two bid farewell. Zheng Sanbao returned to the Empress Dowager’s bedchamber, and Ye Bufan walked out alone.

“Stop right there!”

He had not walked far when a delicate shout suddenly came, and then a palace-dressed girl of about twenty blocked his path.