She Holds the World After Being Reborn-Chapter 603 - 602: The Treasure of the Island, the Emergence of Glow Stone

Chapter 603: Chapter 602: The Treasure of the Island, the Emergence of Glow Stone

By the time the moon crested the willows, the Oiran was almost smoking from her throat, trembling and tottering from the bed.

She moved cautiously, one step at a time.

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Song Huaxu watched her with a cold gaze.

The Oiran was immediately so frightened that she clutched her chest like Xishi, her pale little face using a finger to point at her own throat, indicating she was very thirsty, and her throat hurt a lot.

Then she pointed at the teacup and teapot on the table.

With a beseeching look in her eyes, she gestured, "May I have a sip?" She pressed her hands together in earnest prayer.

Song Huaxu’s brows twitched slightly, and he nodded assent.

The Oiran stepped forward immediately, took a clean teacup, poured the tea, and drank it down. After three or four cups, she finally felt some relief in her throat.

But soon she clutched her forehead.

Dizzy... so dizzy.

"This tea?" Before she could finish her sentence, the Oiran rolled her eyes back and fell straight to the ground.

Song Huaxu seemed to be amused by the scene before him, his thin lips curving into a slight smile.

The room fell into dead silence.

"Your Highness the Idle King, aren’t you ready to come out yet?" Song Huaxu suddenly spoke up.

Still dead silence.

Song Huaxu gave a cold laugh and slowly stood up, "If you won’t come out, then I shall take my leave."

"Hey, hey, hey, don’t go," a chubby figure flustered out from behind the cabinet doors—it was none other than the Idle King.

It must have been hard for him, squeezing his corpulent body into a narrow and cramped cabinet. When he came out, he was sweating profusely, his fat face red as if he had been in a steaming basket like a pig.

"Don’t go, I’m out!" The Idle King was afraid Song Huaxu would leave and hurried to speak, but he was worried about being overheard outside and strained his voice until it was hoarse.

Song Huaxu’s face was a mix of a smile and a sneer, waiting until the Idle King had wiped off his sweat before he slowly said, "What performance is this, Your Highness the Idle King? You were silent in the grand hall, and now you hide in my room—this seems rather unbecoming, doesn’t it?"

The Idle King’s face flushed with slight embarrassment, but given the urgent matter at hand and thinking of the message from his trusted confidant, he didn’t care much.

"I have an important matter to discuss with the envoy, and that’s why I hid here waiting for you."

"Oh?" Song Huaxu’s face showed a flicker of interest. He moved forward to sit down and gestured for the Idle King to do the same, "Please, take a seat."

The Idle King quickly sat down, and seeing the tea on the table, he reached for a clean cup, about to pour himself some, when Song Huaxu stopped him.

"What is the meaning of this?" Just having one cup of your tea, is it really necessary to be so petty?

Song Huaxu pointed at the Oiran lying on the ground, deep in sleep, "If Your Highness drinks this, you’ll end up like the Oiran."

The Idle King suddenly felt the teacup in his hand burn.

"It must be that wench Qin Zhen’s doing," he cursed suddenly.

The smile in Song Huaxu’s eyes deepened, "Qin Zhen is the Prime Minister’s name. Is there a conflict between Your Highness and the Prime Minister?"

"More than just a conflict, it’s a deep-seated hatred." The very thought of Qin Zhen’s indifferent face made the Idle King’s teeth ache in anger: "I came to find you tonight because of her."

The Idle King shared with Song Huaxu how he had been poisoned.

"Your medicinal skills, I’m afraid, surpass even those of Red Buddha’s Hand. It’s just that you keep a low profile, unlike Red Buddha’s Hand who flaunts himself. I’ve spent quite some effort to learn that you possess the miraculous ability to heal. Hearing that you were coming to Qin State, I specially prepared a generous gift." The Idle King said, taking a brocade box from his embrace.

"What is this?"

"Why don’t you open it and see for yourself?" The Idle King wanted to maintain an air of mystery and continue the conversation to build rapport, but didn’t expect Song Huaxu to just look at him with a smile, silent.

This stare made the Idle King’s insides itch uncomfortably.

"Haha... then allow me to open it for you." The Idle King chuckled awkwardly and opened the brocade box.

Inside was a stone glowing with a warm pink light.

As soon as the box was opened, Song Huaxu’s eyes changed slightly.

This is something from the island of Penglai, how could it end up in the hands of this mundane man?

The Idle King didn’t notice Song Huaxu’s change of expression and continued introducing, "This stone may look mundane, but in the winter, it is quite the treasure. I was also lucky enough to obtain one. In winter, just hang it on your body and you only need to wear a single layer to ensure warmth throughout."

Song Huaxu squinted his eyes and picked up the pink stone from the box.

The moment it was in his hands, the warm light shined even more brilliantly than before, causing the Idle King to widen his eyes.

"This is the Glow Stone." This is the sacred stone listed as one of the five Treasures of the Island of Penglai.

How did it appear here?

Song Huaxu couldn’t figure it out.

But at this moment, this stone could help him heal his physical injuries, making this trip to the Qin State truly worthwhile.

Once he had regained all of his martial strength, neither Yan Wanqing nor Xiao Pingfeng would matter to him anymore.

The Idle King obviously didn’t understand what Song Huaxu was talking about, "Eh, what key?"

"It’s nothing." Song Huaxu didn’t want to waste time explaining too much to a pig.

He slowly placed the stone back into the brocade box, masking the greed in his eyes.

With composure, he asked, "Your Highness intends to use such a treasure just to ask for my help with the poison antidote?"

"If the envoy could also take action and help me vent this grievance, that would be even better," the Idle King said, with a murky light flashing in his eyes. "This great humiliation I have suffered absolutely requires Qin Zhen to be neither alive nor dead."

"Your Highness, give me your hand."

The Idle King hurriedly obliged.

Song Huaxu took his pulse through the cloth, his attractive eyes slightly narrowing, causing the Idle King not to dare let out a breath.

After a moment, Song Huaxu withdrew his hand.

"Heartbreak Powder," he paused. "A specially formulated Heartbreak Powder, no wonder she dares to claim that she alone possesses the antidote."

The Idle King became anxious, "What should be done?" He pushed the brocade box forward slightly, "Envoy, you must save me!"

He had gone to great lengths to learn that Song Huaxu’s medical skills were exceptional and had squeezed himself into the cabinet tonight, how could he allow his efforts to fall short.

Song Huaxu was devising a plan, "An ordinary doctor definitely wouldn’t have a solution, but I am no ordinary man." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

At these words, the Idle King was overjoyed, "I knew the envoy possesses great powers."

"I can provide an antidote, but the Idle King must do me a favor in return."

"Eh?" The Idle King looked at the warm jade still glowing on the table, a bit dumbfounded, "What favor?"

Why the sudden price hike?!

Song Huaxu’s voice was calm and methodical, "I have traveled far and wide here for the sake of friendly relations between the two states. To speak frankly with Your Highness, our Empress of the Chu Kingdom harbors thoughts of an alliance through marriage. It’s just that I don’t know what the intentions of your Qin State are, but during today’s banquet, every time I tried to bring it up, your Prime Minister kept interrupting, leaving me in a state of restless urgency."

He sighed in frustration, "This matter is of great importance. The Empress trusts that Prime Minister very much, yet if because of such a person, the relationship between our two states is affected, it won’t be us who suffers, but the people of both states, Your Highness wouldn’t want to see the Qin State’s citizens suffer in distress, right?"

His words bonded with the Idle King over a common enemy.

Especially when belittling Qin Zhen, the Idle King nodded vigorously.

"Yes, yes, yes, that Qin Zhen is truly detestable, I can’t wait to be rid of him!"

"No, you can’t kill him," Song Huaxu hurriedly interjected, "I have a better idea."

"What idea?"

"Since it’s about an alliance through marriage, there must be a candidate. Why doesn’t Your Highness recommend the Prime Minister to the Empress? She’s of high status, holds powerful authority, and has a fair appearance, is she not an excellent candidate? Once the Prime Minister marries far to the Chu Kingdom, and the relations between our two states are well maintained without loss of face, Your Highness would no longer be bothered by her, would you?" Song Huaxu spoke deliberately, causing the Idle King’s eyes to reflect his suggestions.

"That makes sense, makes a lot of sense! Once she’s alone and married off to the Chu Kingdom, and with the envoy maneuvering behind the scenes to ensure she suffers enough, it will be as easy as pie!" The Idle King showed a vile smile.

Song Huaxu’s lips curled into a smile, but he said nothing.

What a fool.