66 The Emperor's Fate

Whether it was the Emperor or Cang Yue, both of their eyes widened. But for different reasons. Cang Yue knew that her father was dying due to the strange illness, but she didn't know the remaining lifespan of her father.

Meanwhile, the Emperor was shocked because Yang Tian's words were similar to the words spoken by the 'Medicinal Saint' Gu Qiuhong.

Before Cang Yue could ask what he meant, her father spoke with an astonished expression, "Why can We only live for 2 years? What illness is this?

Yang Tian let out a sigh at this question. He spoke, "It's not poison or illness. If it was either of those things, it wouldn't have been hard to treat you. Instead… It's a parasite. A parasite connected to the Emperor's soul… If I forcefully detach it, it will kill you straight away."

"A parasite?" A frown appeared on the Emperor and Cang Yue's face. They didn't think it was related to some sort of parasite

"Its name is 'Soul Devouring Life Binding Parasite'."

He explained to them what a Soul Devouring Life Binding Parasite was.

The Soul Devouring Life Binding Parasite is a type of parasite that is planted inside the body and relies on the heart's blood to mature. After maturing, it lives near the heart's veins and lives by consuming a person's vitality. This type of parasite is tiny, but it requires an incomparable amount of vitality to grow; nearly half of the hosts' vitality could be consumed by it.

Once this Soul Devouring Life Binding Parasite has entered the body, it would be challenging to discover. The victim's body would weaken, deteriorate very quickly, and will undoubtedly die within five years. The Soul Devouring Life Binding Parasite would also simultaneously die with the host, become a pool of watery blood in the person's body, and not leave behind any trace of its existence.

Like the name suggest after the parasite drinks the blood of its host, it turns the host's life into its own, and thus shares life and death with its host.

Upon hearing that such a terrifying parasite lived within his body, the Emperor felt his heart beating even faster.

Cang Yue naturally noticed that her father was even more anxious now. She turned towards Yang Tian and spoke with her voice choked with emotion, "Y-Yang Tian… You have a way to treat father, right?"

"Having a method doesn't necessarily mean that I would be able to treat him." Yang Tian mildly said to Cang Yue; Cang Yue let out a sigh of disappointment… it appeared that she was too hopeful.

However, it was Cang Wanhe who picked up the meaning behind Yang Tian's words.

"You know of a method to treat Us?" Cang Wanhe couldn't help but ask Yang Tian, his pupils contracting while staring at Yang Tian.

Yang Tian casually shrugged, "The Soul Devouring Life Binding Parasite has connected itself with his majesty's soul. As long as I can break that connection, I should be able to save his Majesty. But… dealing with a person's soul is somewhat beyond my ability right now."

In reality, he could use the Burning Soul Flower, but he wasn't about to tell them about that thing or its soul detach function.

"It's truly hopeless…" The Emperor let out a melancholic sigh.

Yang Tian remained silent for several seconds before he spoke, "Emperor…It's only a hypothetical situation, but if I manage to treat you and return you back to full health. What will you offer me in return?"

These words from Yang Tian's mouth were not only surprising for the Emperor, but also for Cang Yue.

Cang Wanhe understood the meaning behind Yang Tian's words. This man did have a way to treat him, but he was going to consider whether it was worth the price or not. He stared at his daughter and understood that she had brought a rather talented youngster to him.

"If you can treat Us, We will give you anything you want. Whether it is cultivation techniques in the Blue Wind Empire, any weapon or medicinal herb, a large quantity of Purple Profound Coins, any woman you want." Cang Wanhe spoke with a small smile on her old face.

"Any woman I want, huh? Will Princess Cang Yue be included in them?" Yang Tian asked Cang Wanhe as his eyes narrowed slightly.

Cang Yue immediately blushed upon hearing Yang Tian's words. She believed that he was asking for her father's permission to marry her.

Cang Wanhe didn't even contemplate at those words and responded immediately, "If you can treat Us, then yes. I will definitely wed her to you."

Those words were all that Yang Tian wanted to hear. As soon as he had heard those words, he had made up his mind.

'Looks like the Third Prince Cang Shuo really is the son of Cang Wanhe. Both have tried to use Cang Yue in a deal which benefits them. Cang Yue isn't opposed to Cang Wanhe's decision since she holds some favourable impression of me. Considering that she is too kind and a filial daughter, she would not hold resentment over her father's decision. However, these words were enough for me to decide what to do after this…'

Cupping his hands and speaking with a respectful tone, "I thank the Emperor for giving me such a reply. I shall naturally do my best to break the soul connection between this parasite and the Emperor."

He then looked at Cang Yue, "I will return now. Take care, Princess Cang Yue. Also… Be sure to not mention this parasite to anyone else. It might create unnecessary panic."

With that, Yang Tian started to walk out of the palace. He was thinking on his way 'Cang Wanhe would probably discuss this Soul Devouring Life Binding Parasite with Gu Qiuhong. That old man should be able to quell any questions within Cang Wanhe's hearts and relieve him that it isn't a parasite. After some time, the Emperor would probably forget about it and die. Well, I don't care, Cang Wanhe, at least your death will develop Cang Yue a bit more.'