The Geared Immortal

Chapter 611 - Scheming And Plotting

Chapter 611

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Even though the emperor says that he is not scheming, but his question alone could be called a 'trap' for those people in the large hall. They could immediately see that the young doctor would be faced with two choices.

If he says that he could help cure the emperor, then he would be facing the palace physicians and if he failed, then he would die. Then if he says that he could not, then the emperor would not favor the Ji clan and would instead gain the ire of the imperial court.

Although the people are thinking up to this point, the emperor himself actually does not have such malice. What he just wanted to know if he still has a chance and time to choose his rightful heir. If not then he would just choose immediately today.

But of course, these people did not know that he is what's running in the emperor's mind as they have already known the craftiness of the old man.

Shin Jiao looks at the emperor and showed a faint smile. But before he could say anything, a tall and handsome young man don in a dark blue robe walks in while laughing.

"Haha… Your majesty, father, you must not trust just any rumor you hear outside. There are many quacks out there and pretend that they are godly doctors but in truth are fake. I suggest your majesty to not trust just anybody. I would even suggest that this mongrel be sentenced to death for being too impudent and coming towards this place."

The young man said with a sneer on his face while giving Shin Jiao a glance that is still kneeling.

Shin Jiao just lifted one of his brows while listening to the arrogant words of the prince. He didn't know how he offended this prince that he wanted his life. However, Shin Jiao is not worried. If it really comes down to it, he would just kill that pompous bastard, kidnap the emperor and make the old man spill anything he knew about the direction of the mountain ranges of the beast.

However, he would not do that as Shin Jiao still has a conscience and he also has friends in this place. If he did something like that, those friends and acquaintances would be implicated, and that he would not want to weigh in his conscience.

And so, he just calmly listens and did not move.

"The second prince just came from afar and did not know what is happening, so I suggest that you keep your mouth on a leash." Suddenly someone from the crowd steps forward.

"Doctor Ji has already helped the border city and its citizen. You cannot just say random words and accuse people like a little brat." added that person as he walked and stood beside the emperor.

That person has an imposing aura and a regal presence just like the emperor. When Shin Jiao took a glance at the man, he immediately knew that this person might be the crown prince.

"Elder brother crown prince… you are too agitated, I was just saying things, don't take my words seriously… Hahaha…"

"You are a prince, watch what you say." The crown prince reprimanded blatantly.

Unlike most of the rulers and the crown princes before him, this crown prince is actually a straightforward man. He can scheme and plot, but his words are always right to the point. This is because his status is backed by real power.

This is because he is a martial cultivator and not just a normal human like his father and his brothers before him.

He didn't need to scheme and plot against those below him, as he deems it useless and pointless. However, those with the same authority and position like himself knew that this seemingly upright man is one of the greatest schemers in the empire. And this is the reason why the crown prince position was given to him by his father the emperor.

"Humph…" the 2nd prince did not continue his words and just flicked his sleeves then walked out of the hall angrily.

"Son, you were a bit harsh on your brother… you shouldn't…"

"Father, we will talk about this later… I just receive some grievous news…"

"Okay…"

"Doctor Ji, please… I would be glad if you can determine my father's illness."

With those words, Shin Jiao did not reply and just stood up and walked towards the front while the emperor extended his right arm.

When Shin Jiao walked near the emperor, three royal guards immediately step forward with their hand on the hilt of their swords. But Shin Jiao did not bother with their action and directly put his fingers on the emperor's wrist.

When this happened the imperial physician on the side took a peek at Shin Jiao's actions and immediately sneered.

This is because according to him, the placing of Shin Jiao's fingers is wrong, and the way he took the pulse is also wrong. However, how could he know that Shin Jiao is not checking the pulse but instead is using his absolute to detect the illness in the emperor's body?

As he extended his sense, Shin Jiao immediately covered the emperor's body. He also discovers that he is really getting the hand of extending his absolute sense to others. It was like second nature to him now after doing it many times in treating patients.

Suddenly, Shin Jiao's expression quickly changes, and without a second thought, immediately uses his domain. With his action, the expression on the emperor's face suddenly changes as he stiffens. His eyes are filled with disbelief as he felt his body being paralyzed and unable to move.

The emperor is now looking at Shin Jiao with fear in his eyes. He didn't know how this young man did it, but he knew that if this fellow wills it, then his old life would be taken by him with ease. This made the emperor began to show large beads of sweat as he can feel helpless in his body.

He can only shift his eyes towards his son with a pleading look.

"What is happening?" shouted the crown prince as he suddenly shifted his hand towards the hilt of his sword.

"Please, don't make a rash move, and don't bother me." Shin Jiao suddenly said while still concentrating his domain.

Right now, he is currently trying to control a very tiny creature located near the heart of the emperor. He didn't know how it got there, but it seems that it is trying to bore through the emperor's heart. If that happens, then only one result would occur and that is the death of the emperor.

And if that happens, then the only culprit would be him.

Shin Jiao wanted to clap his hands at the person who did this. It was truly a sinister plot. But from the looks of it, this plot is actually not directed towards himself, but to the crown prince.

If the emperor dies, due to the crown prince's negligence and giving an assassin his consent to kill the emperor, then his head would also roll. And the one who would come on top of this all would be who?

However, Shin Jiao has no time to figure things out as that creature is already starting to fight back.

It took him almost 30 minutes to secure that tiny insect before making it go out of the emperor's neck.

With a pinch of his hand, he picks that tiny creature and showed it to the crown prince.

"This is the cause of the emperor's gradual weakness… this creature is known as 'Gu'." Shin Jiao said as he took out a small bottle from his pocket (ring) and put the gu inside it.

"Gu?... Venomous Gu bug!" the crown prince exclaimed.

The emperor felt in dazed at this and fear suddenly crept in his heart. As a part of the imperial family, he knew of the 'gu' poison bug. But he is not aware of how it really work as this kind of skill is seldom use, plus it is a very mysterious skill.

Everyone who witnessed this event showed shock in their expressions. If that is true, then those who use such a thing can't be good, right? How could they not discover it sooner?

"If I kill this 'gu' then you will know who the true culprit is." Shin Jiao suddenly said in a low voice.

"But… I think it would be better to do it in private. The prestige of the royal family would be tainted if that happens." Shin Jiao added.

The emperor and the crown prince immediately understood what he means and showed a grateful smile on their faces.

"Hahaha… Doctor Ji is truly a divine doctor. The Silver Moon Empire is deeply indebted to you and Ji clan for producing such a genius. I suggest giving Doctor Ji a toast!" The crown prince said as he lifted his cup in the air.

Everyone immediately echoed this sentiment and gladly raised their cups.

When Shin Jiao returns to his seat, he could feel a killing intent coming from the wall of the palace. When he shifted his gaze to that area, his contact lenses immediately showed a silhouette of a person hiding behind the wall.

But then he saw that person running away.

He is not sure whether it is a man or a woman as that figure's infrared was them mixed with the others in the hall.

The night was uneventful and Shin Jiao along with the Ji clan elders went home in their carriage. Before leaving he gave the crown prince a packet of medicine to hasten the recovery of the emperor. From the reaction of the crown prince, Shin Jiao is a bit sure that he would not harm his father. Hence he gave strict instruction to him.

It was already deep in the night when they arrive at the huge manor.

Shin Jiao alighted and walked the dark path towards his courtyard.

Suddenly, from the darkness, several figures jump out and immediately surrounded him.

"I guess the Ji clan could not wait to make their move…" Shin Jiao said with a smile.

"Doctor… Ji… we are not here to hurt you. We just wanted you to cooperate with us." one of the men in black robe said with a sinister smile on his face.

They knew that this Doctor Ji is a scaredy-cat and could run from his enemies with ease. However, from their investigation, he is actually unable to fight against anyone.. Hence this group is confident that they could subdue him.