Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

"Father!"

The crown prince stepped forward, looking at Emperor Cangxuan with slightly red eyes.

Emperor Cangxuan rarely saw the Crown Prince so agitated. He said, "Why are you looking at me like that? Crown Prince, go sit down to the side."

Emperor Cangxuan then looked at Ying Yufu and said, "Fu'er will also go with the Crown Prince."

Ying Yufu glanced at Emperor Cangxuan's unusually calm expression, then looked at the Crown Prince.

The crown prince pulled her aside and sat her down.

Emperor Cangxuan then beckoned to Liaokong, "Liaokong, come here, come to my side!"

Liao Kong bowed respectfully before stepping forward.

Emperor Cangxuan looked at him and asked, "Liaokong, can you tell whether I also have the Chihuo Gu within me?"

Liao Kong observed Cang Xuan Emperor's face and shook his head slightly: "Your Majesty, I can't tell. It is extremely difficult to identify the Chi Huo Gu. Ordinary people can hardly find it, unless they have the special method of identifying Gu in the Southern Barbarians."

"Oh, I see... But there is indeed one inside me, isn't there?"

Liao Kong nodded. "His Highness the Crown Prince told my sister that His Majesty has one inside him, so he summoned me."

"Alright, then help me get that thing out, just like you helped the Grand Tutor remove the curse before."

As Emperor Cangxuan spoke, he took out a sharp dagger and placed it on the table.

Why bother staring wide-eyed in surprise?

"Your Majesty, this servant requests that Physician Zheng be brought here!"

"No need! This matter should not be publicized," said Emperor Cangxuan.

He hurriedly withdrew his foot, standing to the side with a worried expression, not daring to breathe.

Ying Yufu knew that Kong was not a real eight-year-old child, and he was confident in his abilities, so he was not worried.

Liao Kong remained calm. He glanced at Emperor Cangxuan and took out the Thousand Gu Guide.

He gently shook the Thousand Gu Inducing Technique. At first, it was fine, but within a few breaths, Emperor Cangxuan's expression turned strange.

For the first time ever, he felt something wriggling and moving inside his body.

It was near his heart.

Liao Kong's dark eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

As he spoke, he picked up the dagger that was on the table and slashed Cangxuan Emperor's left wrist.

Upon seeing this, He Bi covered his mouth, nearly crying out in surprise.

Over the years, apart from the early years when His Majesty was still the Crown Prince and was wounded while fighting alongside the late Emperor, he has never been injured again.

Emperor Cangxuan remained expressionless as he saw blood gushing from his arm.

His situation was different from that of Hai Taifu, who was on the verge of death when he had an attack, and was bleeding a lot of black blood.

But Emperor Cangxuan was different; he did not have an attack, and the blood he shed was perfectly normal.

Liao Kong kept shaking the Thousand Gu Inducer, and under the stimulation of the sound waves, a golden-red Gu worm slowly crawled out from the wound of Emperor Cangxuan.

He Bihuan's eyes widened in horror. "This...this..."

Just as the Gu worm, disoriented and burrowing into the Thousand Gu Inducing Technique, was swallowed whole by the black centipede before it could react, the black centipede was already swallowing it whole.

"It's alright, Your Majesty," Liao Kong said.

Ying Yufu stepped forward and handed the Life Essence she had just purchased to Emperor Cangxuan.

"Your Majesty, it's medicine for wounds. Drinking it will heal your wounds."

Emperor Cangxuan remained calm, revealing no emotion. He directly took the Life Essence Liquid, tilted his head back, and drank it down.

After finishing his drink, he smacked his lips, raised an eyebrow, and said, "It tastes good, but not as good as Star Fruit."

Ying Yufu: "..."

She wanted to give the Star Fruit, but it was too expensive, and she couldn't bear to part with it.

She also needs to accumulate points to save the Crown Prince's life.

"Your Majesty, this is called Life Essence Liquid, it's quite good..."

"Hmm?"

Emperor Cangxuan suddenly looked down at his wound and saw that the bloody cut was healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Emperor Cangxuan was immediately astonished.

"Father, how are you feeling?" the Crown Prince asked as he approached.

He checked himself and found that his body felt normal, just a little more comfortable.

"It's fine," he said.

The crown prince breathed a sigh of relief.

Emperor Cangxuan glanced at him, then turned to Kong, "Why is this Gu worm inside my body still shimmering with golden light? What's the explanation for this?"

Liao Kong's expression turned troubled for a moment, and he said, "Your Majesty, I have never heard of the Chi Huo Gu emitting golden light..."

[Shocking! Host, the Chihuo Gu shares life force with the person inside your body. Didn't Emperor Cangxuan eat a Star Fruit before? This Chihuo Gu must have also benefited from the Star Fruit.]

Ying Yufu was shocked. "This actually works?"

Crown Prince: "!"

"Your Majesty, it should be related to the Star Fruit you ate before. The Chi Fire Gu should have also absorbed the energy of the Star Fruit."

Ying Yufu said.

Emperor Cangxuan's eyes flashed, and he immediately understood.

Liao Kong understood and said, "The Chi Huo Gu does indeed attract energy from the human body."

Leaving aside the golden light, the Gu worm inside His Majesty's body is also a reddish-gold color, and upon closer inspection, it is even more intense in color than the one inside Grand Tutor Hai's body. It must have been inside His Majesty for more than ten years...

"It's been more than ten years..."

Emperor Cangxuan murmured, his eyes slightly closed, concealing the ruthless killing intent in them.

After a moment, he opened his eyes, his expression returning to normal. He looked at Liao Kong and said, "Liao Kong, your name isn't good. Do you have a new name after you return to the manor?"

Liao Kong shook his head: "My maternal grandmother said that my name will be chosen when my maternal grandfather comes back."

So he is still called Kong.

Emperor Cangxuan looked at him and said, "Don't wait for your maternal grandfather, how about I give you one right now?"

Liao Kong was taken aback, then clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. It is my honor."

Ying Yufu also looked at Cangxuan Emperor with curiosity, wondering what name he would give Kongqi.

Emperor Cangxuan said, "You will likely take your mother's surname, Shangguan. I see your eyes are dark, and you possess extraordinary abilities at such a young age. How about I bestow upon you the title of 'Saint'?"

Shangguan Sheng.

Liao Kong was taken aback for a moment, then said, "This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for your kindness. This humble subject likes the word 'Saint'!"

He is probably destined to be associated with "saint".

In his previous life, he was the Holy Son of the Southern Barbarians; in this life, he is again named Holy.

"Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Your Majesty. I also like the character 'Saint'." Ying Yufu's eyes sparkled.

Emperor Cangxuan said, "You must not mention today's events to anyone."

Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince nodded solemnly.

"Does Father want to lure out the person behind the scenes?" the Crown Prince asked.

Emperor Cangxuan remained silent, which was obvious.

"The interrogation of the Hai family has yielded significant results; my eldest uncle should be entering the palace later," the Crown Prince said.

Ying Yufu hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth and said, "Your Majesty, the person behind this will definitely make a move within three months."

"Why three months? Is it related to your divine artifact?" Emperor Cangxuan asked.

Ying Yufu was shocked; Emperor Cangxuan was far too perceptive.

Ying Yufu nodded, looking at Emperor Cangxuan seriously. "Originally it was three months, but now the fate of the Hai family has changed. Perhaps the person behind the scenes has become alert. The variables are unknown, or we may not be able to wait three months."

A hint of coldness flashed in Emperor Cangxuan's eyes as he said, "I understand. You may all return. I have taken a liking to Shangguan Sheng. I will bestow upon him another ten thousand taels of gold and a place in the Imperial Academy."

Ying Yufu's lips twitched.

Forget about the ten thousand taels of gold, a place in school... for Sheng'er, that might not be much of a reward, right?

After all, he would have to study from dawn till dusk.

She looked at Shangguan Sheng with pity.

Shangguan Sheng accepted it well and bowed respectfully.