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“I can let you try, but I need to call some people, including those from the Pill Cauldron Division and the Ten Kings Division, who can monitor the extent of my Demonic Yin Body, as well as Yu Kong and Fu Xuan, to be witnesses.”
Although Jing Yuan desperately wanted to verify the truth of what Bai Zhi said, he was eager to do so immediately.
After all, for the Immortal Ship, nothing is more important than this. If it is true, then Bai Zhi is the most important person in the entire Immortal Ship Alliance, even more so than... that Marshal.
To put it bluntly, if this is indeed confirmed, Angelica dahurica's status would be second only to the Emperor's Bow.
Such a person may soon be born within me; it would be a lie to say I'm not excited.
But as the general of the Luofu Immortal Ship, he knew that even as a general, he could not make arbitrary decisions on such important matters, much less rely on his own experience and standards.
This inevitably requires more standardized diagnosis, which is why he called on the Dan Ding Si and the Shi Wang Si. Sometimes, the relief of the demonic body might be an illusion, and having more people judge it is a better approach.
Similarly, this diagnostic data also serves as important evidence to support the future use of Angelica dahurica.
"Hmm... I understand. As for the Pill Refining Division, let Master Bailu handle it. Although she can't cure the Demon Yin Body, her medical skills are already among the best."
Bai Zhi made a request.
"Well, yes."
Jing Yuan nodded slightly. To be honest, he didn't really trust the guys from the Pill Cauldron Division either, after all, this place had produced quite a few spies in the past.
If the spies find out about Bai Zhi's situation, the people of Fengrao will probably gather and head straight for the Luofu Immortal Ship, just to kill Bai Zhi.
This is not the scene he wanted to see.
"Very well, then please invite these people over, General. I have no objections."
43. The rest is up to you, Bai Zhilongnu.
"General, why did you summon us here? Do you intend to abdicate in my favor?"
Inside the Shence Palace, Fu Xuan, dressed in a pink palace gown, entered and immediately asked Jing Yuan in a very impolite manner.
"Fu Qing, whether or not I should hand over the general's position to you as soon as possible in the future depends on this."
Faced with Fu Xuan's question, Jing Yuan smiled and said very seriously.
"Hmm?" Fu Xuan looked at Jing Yuan with some confusion, wondering why he would say such a thing. In the past, when she asked him about this, he would always answer in a very perfunctory manner.
What's going on today? Did the sun rise in the west?
"General Jingyuan, I've arrived. Please tell me what you need to do as soon as possible. I still have a lot of things to take care of."
Just as Fu Xuan was wondering, Yu Kong from the Tianbo Division pushed open the gate of the Shence Mansion and walked in decisively. He then asked Jing Yuan very directly.
"Lord Yukong, don't rush. Let's wait until everyone is here before we talk about it."
Jing Yuan chuckled but didn't mention Bai Zhi's matter, because compared to the people from the Taibu Si and Tianbo Si, the remaining department was more important.
"Waiting for everyone to arrive? Who else is there?"
Yu Kong was somewhat puzzled. In a regular meeting, there were only a few main departments involved. Other departments would discuss the matter and then issue orders for execution.
However, Yu Kong soon found out who Jing Yuan was waiting for.
There was a black-haired woman and a gray-blue-haired woman. Although these two did not usually interact and acted in a rather secretive manner, Yu Kong and Fu Xuan, as high-ranking and powerful figures on the Luofu Immortal Ship, still knew each other. They were Han Ya and Xue Yi from the Ten Kings Division.
"People from the Ten Kings' Division?"
Fu Xuan looked at Xueyi and Han Ya, then at the silent Jing Yuan, and suddenly a bold guess came to his mind.
Could it be that Jing Yuan's time has come, and he even summoned the people from the Ten Kings Division?
Now that the leaders of several major departments of the Immortal Ship have arrived here, could it be that they are going to make their final arrangements, abdicate on the spot, and retire to the Ten Kings Division?
Thinking of this, Fu Xuan's emotions were somewhat complicated. Although she often told Jing Yuan to give up his position as general, it did not mean that she wanted to see Jing Yuan fall into demonic possession and be taken away by the Ten Kings.
However, Jing Yuan did not give Fu Xuan a chance to ask questions. After everyone had arrived, Jing Yuan clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention.
"Gentlemen, the reason I called you here today is to witness something that may be very important."
"Important matter? Could it be that you, General, are really going to abdicate in my favor? But thinking about it, you are over 800 years old, and it's about time you reached that age. If you really have fallen into demonic possession, it would be better to deal with it sooner rather than later, so that you can at least maintain some dignity."
"I will also hold a farewell ceremony for you, General."
At this moment, Fu Xuan finally found an opportunity and asked very directly.
"Haha," Jing Yuan laughed, "Yes, definitely. What I'm going to say today is also closely related to what Fu Qing said."
"Could it be that, General, you really...?"
Yu Kong hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't. At first, she thought it was just a routine meeting, but now that all the Ten Kings were here, she was afraid that it might really be as Fu Xuan said, that Jing Yuan might not be able to hold on.
"What are you all thinking? Although I am indeed getting on in years, I am still some distance away from truly falling into demonic possession. But the reason I called you all here today is because... I may have found a way to resolve the demonic possession. I want you all to be my witnesses, and also to have the professional Ten Kings test the extent to which I will be affected by the demonic possession."
"Impossible!" Fu Xuan immediately said after Jing Yuan uttered those words.
"General, you wouldn't have fallen victim to some kind of telecom fraud because you're too old and your mind isn't sharp, and you've believed in those so-called health products that can cure demonic possession, would you?"
Fu Xuan immediately voiced his guess, since who would believe it if he suddenly said it?
Upon hearing this, Yu Kong was also filled with suspicion. Jing Yuan's tone and words were indeed just like those unlucky people who had been scammed by telecom fraud.
Unexpectedly, General Jingyuan's illustrious reputation was ruined by this very matter.
Now it was Jing Yuan's turn to roll his eyes. What did these guys think he was? An old man who could be easily fooled?
The immortals' boundless lifespan is not a lie; their bodies do not age, and as long as they do not fall into demonic possession, their cognitive abilities remain intact.
Suppressing his speechless emotions, Jing Yuan said very seriously:
"I was not scammed. I am seriously explaining something. I will have Bai Zhilongnu heal my demonic body later. Therefore, I need to record the extent of the demonic influence on me before the treatment."
Seeing Jing Yuan's serious expression, and knowing that the one who would treat the demonic yin was actually Bai Zhi, the dragon girl, Fu Xuan and Yu Kong hesitated.
They knew very well whether Jing Yuan was a fool or not, and although they weren't very familiar with Bai Zhi, the dragon girl of the Chiming clan, they did know her. They wouldn't stoop so low as to come to the Shence Mansion to commit such an easily exposed fraud.
It doesn't make any sense.
“I don’t expect you all to completely believe me, because I didn’t know the efficacy before the treatment. I’m just saying that I believe in Bai Zhi Long Nu.”
"Bai Zhi, you said you can cure demonic possession??"
At this moment, Bai Lu finally realized what was happening. She stared wide-eyed at Bai Zhi in disbelief.
"Hmm, but there's only one chance for now. This ability will awaken later. Master Bailu, I told you I'd show you something interesting~"
"However, I guess Master Bailu probably doesn't quite believe it either, but that's alright. Master Bailu and the two from the Ten Kings Division can first diagnose General Jingyuan and determine the extent of his demonic influence. Then, after I treat him, we can see what happens."
Jing Yuan nodded and looked at Bai Lu and the two from the Ten Kings Division. "Thank you for your help. This matter is really important. Although I don't quite believe it either, it's better to believe it's true than not."
Xueyi and Hanya remained silent for a moment, then stepped forward and took out a series of professional instruments. Bailu hesitated for a moment before stepping forward as well, and began to use her own methods to make a judgment.
Of course, Bai Lu was judging whether Jing Yuan showed any signs of losing control, while the Ten Kings Division was more professional and could more clearly determine the extent of Jing Yuan's demonic erosion, roughly to what level it would reach for a typical Immortal Ship person.
"Hmm... The general is alright. He's probably just mentally exhausted, but not to the point of falling into this state."
Before long, Bailu came to a conclusion.
Subsequently, the Ten Kings' Office reached its conclusion.
“General Jingyuan, according to the usual mental calculations of the people on the Immortal Ship, you are equivalent to being around 600 years old and experiencing erosion. If you maintain a cheerful mood and do not suffer from excessive stimulation, the chance of falling into the demonic body is not high.”
"Very good, it seems I've adjusted my mindset quite well... Well then, it's up to you now, Bai Zhilongnu!" Jing Yuan said with a hint of pride, then turned his gaze to Bai Zhi, his eyes filled with anticipation.
44 Perhaps, we will have to face another war of abundance.
"Alright, I'm going to start!"
Upon hearing Jing Yuan's words, Bai Zhi took a deep breath and, amidst the complex gazes of everyone, extended her hand.
The power of the Level 3 Tiger Talisman was activated instantly, and a harmonious and unified aura of yin and yang emanated from Bai Zhi.
Under the influence of this aura, even Yu Kong and Fu Xuan, who were not the targets of the skill, couldn't help but feel refreshed and their minds instantly became clearer.
This made Fu Xuan and Yu Kong, who were initially skeptical about the matter, feel extremely excited.
Their skepticism stems from their natural leadership qualities, but when faced with the facts, they also come to accept and understand.
Moreover, the ability to harmonize the demonic body is undoubtedly a great thing for the immortal ship.
Meanwhile, the power of the Tiger Talisman surged into Jingyuan's body.
“This feeling…”
Jing Yuan closed his eyes and carefully sensed it. After the power of the Tiger Talisman entered his body, he was able to clearly feel the dark side of his mind, which was constantly eroding the little normal mind he had left.
Under normal circumstances, it would probably only take one or two hundred years for the remaining normal mind to be completely devoured, the dark side to take over everything, the personality to change, and one to completely fall into the demonic body, becoming a madman who only knows how to kill.
But after this force intervened, he discovered that the dark side of his mind was being forcibly transformed into the light side.
This dark side was naturally unwilling to be transformed in this way. It stirred up a storm and wanted to fight back. It even showed Jing Yuan's past regrets and obsessions in his mind, trying to guide Jing Yuan to fall into the demonic darkness more quickly.
But in the next moment, as if sunlight were shining on ice and snow, these obsessions and regrets easily vanished, and then transformed into all sorts of beautiful things.
The more the vast darkness retaliated, the faster it was transformed, until Jing Yuan felt that his yin and yang sides had reached a perfect balance.
We will neither be completely immersed in the beauty of the past, nor get caught up in the regrets and obsessions of the past. Instead, the beauty will be transformed into the driving force for progress, and the obsessions and regrets will become profound lessons and a firm foundation for the future. Everything will be perfectly integrated.
How long has it been since I felt this way?
Jingyuan recalled that he had felt this way before, probably before his battle with Master Jingliu. He had few regrets or obsessions, only an indomitable passion, and he was full of life.
"General, how are you now?"
Fu Xuan's voice roused Jing Yuan from this wonderful feeling.
"I'm fine... or rather, I've never felt so good before. Perhaps I could rule for another seven or eight hundred years without any problem. Fu Qing, you might have a long way to go."
Jing Yuan opened his eyes, and the languid look that lacked energy in his golden eyes was gone, replaced by a sharpness.
His gaze was like lightning; that perfectly describes his state.
But this sharpness didn't last long before Jing Yuan withdrew it. Although his mind had returned to normal, he was no longer the young man he used to be. He was now a seasoned general, and showing off his sharpness was not suitable for his position.
However, careful observers can still notice that Jingyuan's spirit and energy have undergone a complete transformation.
"You...General, you scoundrel!"
Fu Xuan was speechless after Jing Yuan's words.
I was just trying to show concern, but I got this kind of response.
"Haha, Fu Qing, don't be impatient. I really feel great right now. If nothing unexpected happens, the erosion of me by the demonic yin should have dropped to a very low level, which is why I said those words."
"Then does that mean I'll never be a general in my entire life?" Fu Xuan muttered in dissatisfaction.
“Oh, that’s not quite right, Fu Qing. Of course you can be a general, but you may need more time to learn how to be one. I will teach you by example.”
"Once I believe you have truly completed your apprenticeship, I may hand over the position of general to you, and then you can become a sea patrol knight, traveling the stars."
Jing Yuan smiled. Now that the influence of the Demonic Yin Body on him had been minimized, he no longer needed to be in an energy-saving state for long periods of time as before. Instead, he had more energy to teach Fu Xuan many things.
At the very least, this should allow us to avoid the current predicament of Luofu Immortal Boat, and after settling everything in order, we can then pursue our ideals.
This is simply the most wonderful thing.
"Furthermore, our primary task going forward will likely be to help Bai Zhilongnu fully awaken her abilities..."
Jing Yuan turned his gaze to Bai Zhi, his eyes filled with smiles and gratitude. All of this was thanks to Bai Zhi.
If it can be confirmed in the end, then he should stay by Bai Zhi's side until she has enough strength.
"However, before that, I would like to ask Miss Bailu and everyone from the Ten Kings Division to examine me and see how far the Demonic Yin Body is affecting me."
Upon hearing Jing Yuan's words, the members of the Ten Kings Division and Bai Lu, who had been eagerly waiting, immediately stepped forward and began a professional diagnosis.
While the two sides were making their diagnoses, Fu Xuan and Yu Kong also started chatting.
"If this is true, then the Immortal Ship may be about to undergo a major change." Yu Kong said thoughtfully, looking at Jing Yuan who was being examined in various ways.
"Yes, if Bai Zhi can really balance the influence of the Demon Yin Body, then in the future, she will undoubtedly be the most important person in Luo Fu... no, in the entire Immortal Boat Alliance, without exception."
"Moreover, we will inevitably have to report this situation, and if we do, the information will inevitably spread and may be spread to the people of Fengrao after being learned by some spies."