246: Bai Yukang is dying

Gu Xiaoyue ran about six kilometers away and saw a giant beast that was forty meters long.

【Name】: Thunder Winged Golden Peng

【Rank】: God Rank

【Attribute】: Lightning

【Skills】: Thunderbolt Spell (Proficient), Lightning Strike (Proficient), Thunder Swallowing (Passive Skill)

【Level】: Mature Stage 8, Late Phase

The attribute panel popped up with information, causing Gu Xiaoyue to inevitably make a connection. Could this be—

She quickly approached the beast. It had six wings, its entire body was gold, and even its eyes were the same.

It flapped its wings rapidly, issuing a warning to the people not far away from it.

Bai Yu Kang was among the crowd; his face was livid, and blood was flowing from his seven orifices.

It seemed he had truly suffered internal injuries; he was barely hanging on to life.

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi was commanding everyone to retreat.

"We have intruded into its territory. It is not necessarily intent on killing us right now. Do not summon your pets; we will back out of here little by little!"

Others also had blood spilling from the corners of their mouths, but only Bai Yu Kang was injured the most severely!

Bai Jincheng and Bai Jinchen were also guarding by his side; those who didn't know better would think they were all filial sons.

Gu Xiaoyue cast another meaningful glance at this God Rank Thunder Winged Golden Peng, sighing in her heart.

In this world, how could there be so many coincidences?

Many so-called coincidences are merely deliberate acts by those with ulterior motives.

Having roughly understood the situation, she did not linger here any longer and returned to the meeting point.

Along the way, in a deserted spot, she revealed her figure.

Before returning to the noblewomen, she touched up her makeup, continuing to pretend to be sickly.

She didn't have to wait long before Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi and his two brothers escorted Bai Yu Kang back.

They did not stop, taking all the female relatives and servants and rushing back to the hunting palace.

It seemed this hunting trip would just end like this!

It wasn't over yet. After returning to the palace, all the accompanying healers and doctors were arranged to enter Bai Yu Kang's sleeping chamber.

However, they all seemed helpless, each frowning and shaking their heads incessantly.

"Where is Physician Xin? Where is he? Hurry and use Water Therapy to treat His Majesty!"

Steward Shi hurriedly looked for Xin Bohai. The pet egg that Gu Xiaoyue had handed over back then had been contracted to him.

He had Water, Wood, and Light attributes with Earth Rank talent. He thought that by having him contract the pet egg, it could be raised faster.

Who knew that four months had passed, and his Water Therapy skill was barely at the intermediate level, not even having reached the advanced level.

Hearing Steward Shi calling him, Xin Bohai broke into a cold sweat. He braced himself and summoned his Meli Elf.

Seeing that the Water Therapy was only at the intermediate level, Steward Shi immediately grabbed Xin Bohai by the collar.

"What have you been doing these past four months? Whenever I asked about your pet, you said it was doing fine. His Majesty has been in good health these past few months and hasn't summoned you for treatment, but now your Water Therapy is only at the intermediate level?!"

After scolding him, Steward Shi was so angry his face turned beet red, but he had to let go and let him treat Bai Yu Kang; even intermediate level might have some effect.

However, over an hour passed, and Bai Yu Kang's condition showed no obvious improvement.

Nowadays, the people who regretted having Gu Xiaoyue hand over the pet egg the most were none other than Bai Yu Kang and Steward Shi!

If Bai Yu Kang died just like this, the new emperor would likely send Steward Shi down to serve him, or find an excuse to ransack his home.

After all, as the most favored steward by Bai Yu Kang's side, his private treasury should contain quite a few good things!

In short, once Bai Yu Kang was gone, Steward Shi would not have a good ending.

He was cursing himself internally now; he had been greedy for the kickbacks Prince Duan gave him, whispering in Bai Yu Kang's ear and insisting on forcing Gu Xiaoyue to hand over her companion beast.

Who knew that before the newly contracted pet could even be raised, Bai Yu Kang would encounter an accident!

Right, Mr. Gu had previously given His Majesty a spiritual plant that increased longevity—

Steward Shi conceived a plan. He arranged for a few maids to take care of Bai Yu Kang, had Xin Bohai continue to cast Water Therapy, and went straight to Gu Xiaoyue's room.

Upon arriving at Gu Xiaoyue's door, Steward Shi knocked and shouted.

"Mr. Gu, Mr. Gu, save me!"

From inside, Gu Xiaoyue faintly called out for him to come in.

She sat on the sofa with pale lips, as if just sitting there had exhausted all her strength.

"Mr. Gu, His Majesty has met with an accident. Please, could you think of a way!"

Steward Shi entered, bowing and scraping to Gu Xiaoyue, doing his utmost to be servile.

Gu Xiaoyue remained expressionless and said slowly.

"Steward Shi, you flatter me. Thanks to you, Steward Shi, my companion beast was uncontracted and handed over to His Majesty. What can I possibly do now?"

Her words made Steward Shi's expression darken. She really did know!

In reality, Bai Yu Kang didn't even have the Water attribute; insisting on having her Water-attribute companion beast—wasn't that because someone was whispering in his ear? And who else could it be but Steward Shi?

"Please, just think of a way—"

Steward Shi was still begging her humbly, but Gu Xiaoyue could only shake her head slowly.

"Even if you keep begging me, it's useless— I can barely protect myself. If there really were a way, I should use it on myself first—"

Saying this with a weak, breathless voice, she coughed slightly.

Gu Xiaoyue caught a glimpse of Steward Shi's face, which was dazed with decadence, and felt a sense of vengeful pleasure in her heart.

Only when the boomerang hits oneself does one realize the pain!

Rejected by Gu Xiaoyue, Steward Shi left her room, looking dejected and soul-less.

Just when Gu Xiaoyue thought she could have some peace, Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi actually showed up at her door.

"Mr. Gu, was Steward Shi here just now?"

"Yes, he was begging me to save His Majesty. *Cough, cough, cough*— How could I not want to? If I had the ability, *cough, cough, cough*—"

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi hesitated for a moment, unsure if Gu Xiaoyue's current body could handle it.

He took out a small cup of blood from his bosom and placed it on the table.

"I have a cup of highly nourishing substance here, but I don't know if your current body is too weak to handle such a supplement."

Gu Xiaoyue narrowed her eyes slightly. Did he bring another cup of God-Rank Pet blood to extend his own life?

So, was that God Rank beast from earlier really White Gaze's maternal grandfather?

God-Rank Pets are rare in the world; there are barely a few in the Dragon Country, and they are even rarer in Damon Country.

I'm afraid that apart from that Thunder Winged Golden Peng, there are no others.

"Also, regarding the matter of my son asking His Majesty for your hand in marriage to make you a concubine before— I roughly guessed that Mr. Gu used me as a shield, which is why you said you admired me. Now that my father's life hangs by a thread, I still ask you to please think of a way!"

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi bowed deeply to Gu Xiaoyue. Not receiving a response, he did not straighten up.

After a long while, Gu Xiaoyue stood up and stored that cup of God-Rank Pet blood into her Yu Beast Space.

"I will thank you first for your kindness, Prince Yi. I will accept this supplement. If I feel better tonight, I will go to see His Majesty."

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi was overjoyed upon hearing this and agreed hurriedly.

"Then please rest after you take the supplement. I will come to pick you up tonight!"

Seeing Gu Xiaoyue nod slightly, he took his leave and exited her room.

Gu Xiaoyue checked the completion progress of the God-Rank Pet blood mission issued by the system (8/10).

It really was the blood of the Thunder Winged Golden Peng from today!

She roughly knew Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi's goal, but he was truly daring!

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi was like this, and Bai Jinchen was the same. They both saw that Bai Yu Kang was delaying in establishing a will, so they wanted to scare him.

They didn't stop to think that Bai Yu Kang had been much healthier recently; he still wanted to live for several more decades, so why would he be in a rush to write a will?

It was just that while he wasn't in a rush, his sons were!

Gu Xiaoyue couldn't help but sneer inwardly. With Bai Yu Kang clinging to the throne, he might as well pass it on and become a retired emperor who doesn't concern himself with worldly affairs and just enjoys life!

Who let his sons be just like him, coveting that throne and willing to use despicable means to obtain it.

Since that's the case, then it might as well be a showdown—

By the evening, the moonlight was like water, and the surrounding air had cooled down a bit more.

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi knocked on Gu Xiaoyue's door.

"Mr. Gu, are you feeling any better?"

Gu Xiaoyue opened the door and let him in.

Looking at her slightly ruddier face, Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi rubbed his hands excitedly.

"Is your body now— able to treat my father?"

Gu Xiaoyue shook her head, "My companion beast with Water Therapy has already been handed over to His Majesty. How could I still have the ability to heal?"

Just after she finished speaking, she saw the disappointed expression on Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi's face.

She muttered to herself, he just wanted Bai Yu Kang to issue a will, yet he put on the appearance of a filial son. He was truly acting to the point of deceiving even himself!

"I have been well taken care of by Your Highness these past six months. I might be able to help you fulfill your wish—"

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi's eyes brightened, "You know my wish?"

Gu Xiaoyue waved her hand, "No matter who it is, once they reach your position, their wish is nothing more than—"

She stopped mid-sentence and raised an eyebrow. Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi also revealed a meaningful smile.