Chapter Sixty: The Crown Prince's Tears

  "Oh, that person is an old acquaintance of mine. Speaking of him, he's indeed a good fellow. He values relationships and righteousness, is loyal and filial, yet also has bravery and strategy, with exceptional martial arts skills. Although young in age, he's a rare fine young man."

  Du Shiqing shook his head and introduced Chu Yang's background, emphasizing the ambush he had encountered. He said, "If it weren't for him, I'm afraid this old man wouldn't have seen the prince today. Moreover, this person's talent is unimaginably high, with a photographic memory and exceptional intelligence, worthy of being called a genius of our time!"

  Du Shiqing's tone is full of admiration for Chu Yang, to the point of being exhaustive. Moreover, his tone is sincere and obviously comes from the heart.

  If Chu Yang followed him all the way, he probably wouldn't have such an unexpected outcome.

  Du Shiqing also had a faint sense of regret, and on the way, Du Shiqing revealed more than once his intention to take Chu Yang as his apprentice and teach him medical skills with all his might.

  Even when he arrived here, Du Shiqing had said with a lost expression: "... Chu Yang, I have a premonition that this trip to Iron Cloud may be my last. If you can't accept it, then the medical skills of this old man will be lost forever..."

  The matter had reached this point, but Chuyang still refused.

  Du Shiqing sighed, although he had no hope of accepting a disciple, but still passed on his life's work "Undying Medical Arts" to Chu Yang, as well as a damaged copy of "Hundred Herb Medicine Classic".

  "This 'Baicao Yaojing' is the origin of my medical skills. Throughout my life, I have only grasped about 60% of it. And this 'Undying Medical Technique', is what I have devoted my whole life to. If you can learn it, that would be best. If not, then help me pass it down to future generations." This was Du Shiqing's entrustment to Chu Yang.

  But these two books were the biggest surprise gain for Chu Yang on this trip!

  In Du Shi Qing's heart, at this moment Chu Yang had not agreed to become his master, but it was equivalent to having already passed on his mantle. As for praising Chu Yang, he naturally did not hold back.

  On one side, the old man hummed and felt that since Chu Yang was going to leave, he shouldn't have entered Iron Cloud City again. But now he felt a bit apologetic towards Chu Yang for misunderstanding him, so he didn't say anything either.

  Anyway, that guy's appearance of being indifferent to fame and wealth doesn't seem fake...

  "Mr. Du is truly a benevolent and skilled person, his kindness extends to all living things under heaven." Tie Butian smiled and said. However, in his eyes, there was a flash of sharp light, and he secretly remembered the two words "Chu Yang".

  The current Iron Cloud Empire can be said to be thirsting for talents.

  If it weren't for the Crown Prince of Bu Tian taking over the military and government of Tie Yun Country, and establishing the Bu Tian Pavilion to supplement its power, perhaps the Fifth Lightness would have already led her army northward!

  For Tie Butian, now is truly a time when no talent can be let go! Let alone such a terrifying talent?

  Tie Bu Tian's expression turned cold and indifferent, and he said in a low voice to a green-robed man beside him: "Pass on the order to Wu Kuang Yun, have him go to Tieyun City; tell him that if he can't explain clearly the ambush of Du Shen Yi, his body won't be needed, just send over his head!"

  Wu Kuangyun, the Iron Cloud Empire's Iron Blood War Rider Generalissimo, is also a fierce general of the Iron Cloud Southwest Military Region and the Great Zhao Border! Ranked 10th on the Continental Famous Generals Ranking List!

  Although it's only at the bottom of the continental top ten generals ranking, it's definitely not something that can be obtained just by being brave in battle...

  Tie Butian suddenly mentioned Wu Kuangyun at this moment, it is obvious that from the timing and style of this matter, it has been determined that this matter must be done by Wu Kuangyun without a doubt!

  The man in the green robe responded with a single word, unable to help but twitch the corner of his mouth, thinking to himself: Old Wu, you're really out of luck this time... although what you've done is something I'd rather do myself...

  Turning around, Tie Butian's smile was already warm and gentle, softly saying: "Mr. Du has been startled."

  Du Shiqing said he didn't dare, and didn't know how, but looking at the Supplementing Heaven Crown Prince's warm face, Du Shiqing felt a chill rising from his tailbone to his back.

  It seems that something I did many years ago, which was a betrayal of medical ethics, has been under the other person's scrutiny all along...

  Or, is Iron Cloud City really the place where I will be buried? Du Shiqing looked at the high and majestic city wall not far away with a dazed expression. Then he sat back in his carriage, calm and composed, heading towards Iron Cloud City.

  It's either good fortune or bad fortune, but it has already arrived here. Since something has been done, there will be a return for it.

  A group of people each with their own thoughts, unconsciously quickened their pace, heading towards the city. Upon entering Iron Cloud City, Du Shiqing's carriage went straight all the way to the Imperial Palace.

  Tie Butian couldn't wait any longer, his father's condition had been getting worse and worse over this period of time. He wished that Du Shiqing could cure his father immediately, and for now, he put all other considerations aside.

  He also knew that this time, he was able to smoothly invite Du Shiqing, and Fifth Gentleman probably had a plan in mind. He allowed Du Shiqing to come, certainly not with good intentions.

  It must be letting Du Shiqing show off his skills and let his father's illness recover, so that he can compete with himself for power.

  But now Tiewu has no choice but to jump into the trap, knowing it's a trap. Because that is his own father! Not only the emperor, but also his father!

  That night, when Tie Butian returned to the Bu Tian Pavilion, it was already very late.

  Two people had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time.

  "Have you found that person?" Tie Butian asked softly. He rubbed his brow with his somewhat weak left hand, asking tiredly.

  "Under our jurisdiction, we were unable to find any trace of this person." One of them bowed and said: "After entering Iron Cloud City, it was as if he suddenly vanished, and we couldn't gather any information about him anywhere."

  "Send more people to search." Tie Butian rubbed his brow, sighed and changed to rubbing his temples, adding: "Don't disturb the people. In today's Iron Cloud, even a bit of the people's power is extremely important! Absolutely don't stir up any unrest."

  "Yes." The man responded with a sound, and immediately worriedly said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, I think you've been really overworked these past few days, would you... like to find someone to help you relax?"

  "Alright, let Lan Xiang give me a massage then." Tie Bu Tian didn't decline, but his expression seemed even more exhausted.

  "Yes." The two men in black retreated.

  Tie Butian furrowed his brow, deep in thought, and the space between his eyebrows looked particularly worried. In his heart, he recalled what Du Shiqing had said after seeing the emperor's illness: "Your Highness, the emperor's illness is a chronic one that has accumulated over the years, and there is still residual poison in his body. Over time, it has penetrated into his bones, making it difficult for medicine to take effect. I can only do my best as a doctor, but ultimately, we must listen to heaven's will."

  Iron supplements heaven's deep sighs with one sound.

  It pierces to the marrow, and even medicine cannot reach it. These eight words brought a pain like tearing heart and lungs to Tie Bu Tian's mind. Father Emperor, is there really no hope?

  The little palace maid called 'Lan Xiang' had already come in, but seeing Tie Bu Tian deep in thought, she didn't dare disturb him and quietly stood to one side.

  After a long time, he finally heard Tie Butian's deep and long sigh, and at the corner of his eye, there was actually a sparkling light flashing.

  The Crown Prince... cried?

  This strong and resilient Crown Prince of Tianyun Country, who had been holding everything together, was actually crying?

  Orchid fragrance suddenly felt a pang in her heart.

  Only those around the prince knew how hard he had been working all these years. To catch up with the Fifth Lightness, the prince paid a lot!

  From childhood until now, the prince has been sleeping for less than two hours every day for over a decade!

  The entire nation's people, tens of millions of lives, were all weighing on his shoulders. The Fifth Light and the Great Zhao Empire, with its powerful national strength and extraordinary wisdom, was like a mountain pressing down on him, if it were anyone else, they would have collapsed long ago!

  But Tie Bu Tian bore it with a young body!

  He's too tired! He really needs someone to help him now...