Chapter 146 Dragon Island

"There is another person who can cure Young Master Biao's illness."

The moment Physician Wang finished speaking, the entire hall was astonished.

"There's one more person?" Madam Wang asked anxiously. "Who is it? Physician Wang, tell me quickly!"

Imperial Physician Wang stroked his beard, his expression solemn: "A few days ago, a remarkable person came to the capital and presented His Majesty with a batch of elixirs. Those elixirs have the wondrous power to seize the essence of heaven and earth."

"I witnessed it with my own eyes—a short, fat eunuch in the palace, after taking an elixir, transformed into a tall, thin man; the ugly monster instantly became a handsome and dashing young man! His Majesty was overjoyed and immediately appointed him as a first-rank court official."

Lin Zhennan was stunned: "This...this world actually has such a miraculous medicine?"

Physician Wang said, "Indeed! I have practiced medicine for decades and have seen countless miraculous medicines, but I have never seen such a divine medicine. What else could it be but a celestial elixir?"

After His Majesty took this elixir, he felt invigorated and refreshed; even his nightmares disappeared, and he became more enthusiastic about attending court. This extraordinary man is now deeply favored by the Emperor and enjoys immense popularity; it's not impossible that he might one day be appointed as a Protector of the Nation.

Longkui frowned slightly and demanded, "What's this person's name? Where are they from?"

Physician Wang dared not be negligent and quickly said, "This extraordinary person is named Hong Tai, and comes from a sacred mountain overseas called Shenlong Island. It is said that the elixir is made from the marrow of a divine dragon, hence its miraculous effects. This person's cultivation is unfathomable, and he also possesses immortal methods; he is truly a divine being."

"Shenlong Island? Hong Tai?" Long Kui and her maid exchanged a glance, both seeing doubt in each other's eyes. She had never heard of this name before.

Longkui asked Sarutobi Higetsu, "Your Fusang is also overseas, have you ever heard of any Divine Dragon Island?"

Sarutobi Sun and Moon shook his head.

Longkui was even more worried. Not long after she left the palace, someone had taken advantage of the situation and entered. She didn't know where this person came from.

Madam Wang, however, grasped at a straw and asked with delight, "Can this extraordinary person cure my son's illness?"

Physician Wang nodded and said, "This humble official has taken the liberty of reporting Young Master Lin's condition to Master Hong. Master Hong said he would take care of it. However, Master Hong is very busy and will arrive later."

Qu Feiyan curled her lip and said disdainfully, "What elixir? What dragon marrow? It's all just a scam. My grandfather said there's no such thing as an elixir in this world; it's just some charlatan concocting pills to deceive people. For your illness, young man, you'll have to find the divine physician Ping Yizhi!"

The Lin Zhennan couple, however, looked on with anticipation. Madam Wang said, "Miss Feifei, Ping Yizhi is a wandering physician, while this Master Hong is an immortal who refines elixirs for the emperor. How can they be the same?"

Qu Feiyan panicked: "Aunt Lin, don't be fooled by them! What elixir of immortality? If such a thing really existed, the emperor would have been immortal long ago, and wouldn't need to maintain so many imperial physicians!"

Physician Wang's face darkened: "Young lady, your words are extremely disrespectful! His Majesty is wise and possesses supernatural powers; you have not witnessed them with your own eyes, how dare you speak so casually?"

Long Kui waved her hand and said calmly, "Alright, no need to argue. Since this Master Hong is coming, let him see. We'll also see what earth-shattering methods he has that dare to claim he can refine immortal pills."

She then looked at Zhou Wenbin: "Prefect Zhou, is there any news from Ping Yizhi's side?"

Zhou Wenbin wiped the sweat from his brow and said with a bitter face, "Your Excellency, I have sent people to inquire, but no one in Kaifeng has ever heard of the name Ping Yizhi. I also asked the doctors, pharmacies, and clinics in the city, and they all said they did not know this person. I'm afraid... I'm afraid this Ping Yizhi is not in Kaifeng."

Qu Feiyan stood up and said, "Ping Yizhi is a member of the martial arts world. If you can't find him, I'll have to find him myself!"

Ping Yizhi is a member of the Sun Moon Cult. Although Qu Feiyan doesn't know him, she has her own way of finding him.

Shi Potian also stood up: "Feifei, I'll go with you."

Sarutobi Hiyori wanted to follow, but Ishibata told him to stay behind as a guard. Sarutobi Hiyori was overjoyed. His lord was actually willing to assign him tasks, which was a tacit recognition that Ishibata was his lord.

Lin Zhennan wanted to follow, but Qu Feiyan had already pulled Shi Potian away and they ran off in a flash.

Madam Wang smiled and pulled Lin Zhennan back. Qu Feiyan's intentions were obvious, and Madam Wang was happy to oblige.

Qu Feiyan pulled Shi Potian out of Kaifeng Prefecture and walked east along the main street. Kaifeng City was indeed prosperous, with everything one could want for eating, drinking, and entertainment.

Qu Feiyan took Shi Potian to buy a bunch of snacks, and they ate as they walked, occasionally feeding Shi Potian a bite.

Qu Feiyan kept looking around, her eyes scanning the walls, pillars, and signs, as if she was looking for something.

Shi Potian asked, "Feifei, what are you looking at?"

Qu Feiyan whispered, "Find the code. Ping Yizhi is a member of the Sun Moon Cult. The cult has a branch in Kaifeng. As long as we find the code, we can find the local members of the cult, and then we can naturally find Ping Yizhi."

Shi Potian nodded, understanding now. Suddenly remembering something, he asked, "Feifei, do you know a place called Houjianji in Kaifeng?"

Qu Feiyan was taken aback: "Houjianji? Never heard of it. Is it a fun place?"

Shi Potian said, "The sesame cakes there are delicious. I used to... I used to eat a really delicious sesame cake there."

Shi Potian said, "The sesame cakes there are delicious. I used to... I used to eat a really delicious sesame cake there."

Qu Feiyan knew he was confused again, but didn't point it out. She smiled and said, "Then let's ask for directions."

She stopped an old man selling vegetables and asked, "Sir, could you tell me if there's a place called Houjianji in Kaifeng?"

The old man thought for a moment and said, "Houjianji? Yes, yes, yes. Just go out the east gate and walk straight ahead for about ten miles. But it's a small market, nothing much to see."

Shi Potian was overjoyed and pulled Qu Feiyan toward the east gate. After leaving the east gate, they walked along the official road for more than ten miles and sure enough, they saw a small market. A few rows of dilapidated tile-roofed houses, a few shops, and a few old farmers selling vegetables squatting by the roadside—it was nothing like the place he remembered.

Shi Potian thought to himself that this was indeed the case, and he wasn't disappointed. He was just fulfilling a wish and said, "Feifei, let's go back."

Qu Feiyan held his hand and said softly, "Little brother, I told you, those memories are all just dreams. This Houjianji in front of you is the real one."

Shi Potian said, "Feifei, don't worry, I'm fine. I just came to check on things."

He suddenly frowned and said in a low voice, "Before we go back, I'll catch the two people who are following us."

Qu Feiyan was startled. Was someone following her?

Looking back, there was nothing there.

Shi Potian said, "They've gone into hiding."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure blurred and he disappeared from the spot.

Not far away, around the corner of a shop, two figures were lurking furtively. One was tall and thin, wearing a blue long gown and holding a folding fan, looking like a schoolteacher; the other was short, stout, and round-faced, wearing a gray cloth robe, looking like a merchant.

The two peeked at Shi Potian and his companion, only to find that Shi Potian had vanished into thin air. They were shocked. How could he disappear in broad daylight? They rubbed their eyes, but he was still nowhere to be found; only the little girl remained.

The two men looked at each other, then suddenly felt a sharp pain in their Dazhui acupoint, causing them to stiffen instantly. At the same time, a voice rang in their ears: "Who are you people? Why are you following us?"

The two were horrified; how could someone in the world approach and subdue them so stealthily?