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Seeing the Emperor's reaction, Xu Lie almost couldn't hold back his laughter. A mere Elixir of Longevity, worth only three hundred points, could stir such excitement in a mundane emperor.
It was becoming increasingly clear why the other senior actors in the company, who earned substantial points, were reluctant to leave and revive their careers outside. Xu Lie certainly wasn’t just idly flaunting his wealth in front of the Emperor; he had a purpose—creating chaos.
If he were to play by the rules, battling against the Crown Prince's faction while trying to stir up trouble would be an exhausting endeavor. He would have to guard against both overt and covert attacks from the Crown Prince’s camp while also scheming to build alliances and gather resources.
Instead, it was far simpler to spend some points on the Elixir of Longevity, hand it over to the Emperor, and then sit back and wait for the entire empire to rally behind him.
Suppressing his amusement, Xu Lie took a few steps forward. When he noticed the Emperor's lack of response, he moved closer until he was nearly in the Emperor's face. The Emperor was utterly fixated on the Elixir of Longevity in Xu Lie's hand, his gaze not allowing for any distractions.
"Ahem," Xu Lie coughed lightly to regain the Emperor's attention. "Your Majesty, it's time for your medicine."
Or should he first summon the imperial physician for an examination?
The Emperor dismissed the idea without hesitation, carefully cradling the small wooden box containing the Elixir of Longevity. "Summon what physician? Those quacks are unworthy to examine this Elixir!"
As he rambled on, he leaned in closer to inhale deeply from the box, his expression so enamored that it nearly twisted Xu Lie’s own face into a grin.
Hold it in; he mustn’t laugh!
The contrast in the Emperor's demeanor was too amusing. Xu Lie gritted his teeth, desperately pressing his toes into his shoes to stifle any laughter that might escape.
The Old Eunuch had initially considered asking if they should call for a physician but seeing the Emperor’s fervent attitude decided to play the role of an ostrich and remained silent.
The Emperor's desire for longevity had reached its peak; he genuinely believed that this fragrant elixir could extend his life. Without even needing water, he pinched it between two fingers and swallowed it whole.
The company’s products were indeed reliable. As soon as he consumed the elixir, the Emperor felt rejuvenated. His eyes no longer felt heavy; his spirits lifted significantly. The fatigue from staying up late reviewing Imperial Edicts vanished entirely, and his legs felt much more lively.
A remarkable sensation coursed through him, as if his blood was surging with vitality.
It was as if a continuous stream of vitality was being injected into him.
“Good! Good! Good!”
With three exclamations of approval, it was clear just how excited the Emperor was, disregarding the Imperial Edict as he paced back and forth. He seemed to be testing just how much younger he felt.
The Emperor had also taken some stimulating concoctions from the Imperial Medical Institute, but those were only temporary and could not compare to the Elixir of Longevity!
The old eunuchs below were taken aback: “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, may you enjoy good health! Another dose of the Elixir of Longevity! Truly a wise and virtuous ruler!”
However, the effects of the Elixir of Longevity were uncertain—whether gentle or potent was anyone's guess.
Ban Ban, who had served the Emperor since childhood, could not dare to command him to sit down; even suggesting it would be inappropriate. Unless the Emperor himself invited him to offer advice, such indirect persuasion was already pushing the limits.
In a good mood, the Emperor waved his hand dismissively: “I know my own body well!”
With that, he ignored Ban Ban and turned his beaming smile towards Xu Lie: “Old friend! What do you want as a reward? Speak freely!”
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