278: Chapter 278 A Lie Made in Kind

"That, that is!"

As Xu Fu was brought into the First Emperor's manor and saw that domineering figure in the courtyard, his entire body stiffened. How could that figure look so much like the First Emperor!

In an instant, fear caused beads of sweat the size of soybeans to break out on Xu Fu's forehead.

Don't be joking!

Don't tell me that's His Majesty the First Emperor!

Xu Fu felt as if he had been struck by a heavy blow, unable to believe it.

Wasn't it said that His Majesty the First Emperor had died!

Damn it, he's perfectly fine, sitting right there drinking tea!

Could my eyes be playing tricks on me?

Xu Fu rubbed his eyes, but as he drew closer, he saw that long face that commanded respect without anger, and those eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

There was no mistake; this was indeed His Majesty the First Emperor!

"Ma... Majesty!"

Xu Fu's face was filled with utter shock.

In that dream of his, hadn't the First Emperor died? How could he be completely fine?

"Did you think Zhen was dead?"

The First Emperor's burning gaze stared intently at Xu Fu.

"Your servant would not dare!"

Xu Fu knelt before the First Emperor, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"How goes the search for the Elixir of Immortality?"

The First Emperor asked impatiently.

His voice even trembled due to excitement.

Zhao Fusu understood the First Emperor's urgent mood very well.

The more powerful and wealthy a person was, the more they feared death.

The First Emperor was the man who feared death more than anyone else in the world.

Back when Xu Fu went to sea to find the elixir, the First Emperor stood by the shore like a 'Husband-watching stone' for a long time, unwilling to leave.

Hu Hai dreamed of being the Emperor, while the First Emperor dreamed of eternal life.

Both men had obsessions far beyond ordinary people; no wonder they were family!

He glanced at Xu Fu kneeling on the ground; Zhao Fusu naturally knew it was impossible for Xu Fu to have found any elixir.

Even today, with such advanced technology, the King of Gambling spent a small fortune every day to prolong his life, yet his time eventually came.

If there is one thing in this world that is truly equal, it is death.

Everyone is equal before death; whether you are an emperor or a billionaire, even with a hundred life-prolonging methods, you must still die!

It's over!

Xu Fu's heart was in utter turmoil.

He knew the First Emperor would definitely ask him this question.

But he had traveled across the entire ocean and had not found any elixir.

If he could find the elixir, he certainly would have eaten it himself first. If the First Emperor wanted to eat it, he would have to wait until Xu Fu's own family had eaten it.

Unfortunately, he had not found any elixir.

How was he supposed to report back?

It seemed he would have to resort to deceiving the First Emperor again!

Having made up his mind, Xu Fu said, "The medicine of Penglai can be obtained, but we are constantly troubled by Giant Sharks."

"What do you mean!"

As soon as the First Emperor heard that Xu Fu hadn't found the elixir for him, his expression hardened, and a murderous aura flared up.

His tangible killing intent pressed down on Xu Fu.

"Your servant deserves ten thousand deaths!"

Xu Fu prostrated himself, trembling as he said, "It is your servant's fault for being unable to defeat those Giant Sharks to seize the elixir for Your Majesty."

Xu Fu was so terrified that the clothes on his back were soaked with cold sweat.

The First Emperor gritted his teeth, staring fixedly at Xu Fu.

The killing intent in his heart towards Xu Fu was like a tsunami.

He had invested so much manpower and wealth, and waited for ten years, only to receive such a result.

This was unacceptable to the First Emperor.

The older he got, the closer he came to death.

He truly wanted to have Xu Fu Torn apart by six horses!

Even his 'third leg' should be Drawn and Quartered!

"Imperial Father!"

Zhao Fusu said, "I have read in ancient books that exotic beasts often guard the vicinity of the Elixir of Immortality."

"The strength of these exotic beasts is often extremely powerful and difficult to deal with."

"Exotic beasts guard the periphery of the elixir because they want to swallow it once it matures."

"These Giant Sharks must be the exotic beasts guarding the elixir."

Zhao Fusu did not expose Xu Fu's words; instead, he even helped Xu Fu flesh out the story.

Xu Fu said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, that's exactly it!"

"Is that so?"

The First Emperor became half-convinced.

"Yes!"

Zhao Fusu said in a certain tone, "Imperial Father, it must be so!"

Rather than letting the First Emperor know the bloody truth, it was better to weave a white lie for him; at least then the First Emperor would still have an illusion to hold onto.