Chapter 566: Tiger‑Wolf Medicine, Kid!

As for that theoretically Hui Guang ancestral land's small village, apart from a castle and a monument erected by the local nobles to show loyalty to the king, there is essentially nothing special about it.

But it doesn't matter; An Dong VI's sudden mention of this place is merely to find a plausible excuse to pull the potentially disobedient children away from their bases and plunge them into isolation.

Moreover, a mere proclamation doesn't require many participants.

Thus, after ordering his subordinates to repair the castle, string up lanterns and ribbons to create some royal pomp, the great Sun King set out with his retainers to inspect the western frontier.

Of course, it's easy to say, but the geography of the western frontier is truly unique.

Therefore, besides dispatching troops and envoys and assigning a trusted military officer to lead ten thousand guards, An Dong VI also ordered everyone, including the Pioneers, to stay at least ten kilometers away from the ancestral land.

Only a few media outlets and individuals who have the king's permission, full qualifications, and trust are allowed to enter the ancestral land as witnesses and recorders of the ceremony.

As for violators, see you in the next life; if you dare to be mischievous here, don't blame the king for not giving you a chance.

And because the capable royal offspring have all set off homeward, the less capable younger siblings are too timid to speak up.

So after a month of noisy bickering and scrambling, Hui Guang almost fell silent overnight.

Peaceful days always pass quickly, and before long the much‑awaited March 18 arrived.

Near noon, Ji Ming opened his eyes and slowly woke from sleep.

That he could still oversleep on such an important day wasn't because he missed the alarm, but because he never went.

Among the nine princes, the only ones he knows are Ailinuo and the Philip siblings.

Ailinuo is sensible; knowing she can only be a runner‑up, she didn't go and is now nesting in her fief, waiting to welcome the new king.

And Philip isn't a child who needs someone to carry him; he has his own team and many expectations, and knows exactly what to do.

So why should Ji Ming involve himself in the commotion? He simply said he was going to do research and declined the Sun King's invitation.

He was being polite, but the old man thought he was upset, forgot what he had just said, and summoned him back to the palace chambers.

"What's up, afraid I'll rebel and want to kill me early?"

"Always so sharp‑tongued, huh?"

But there was not a single beauty in the chambers today; instead, a long‑skirted old woman leaning on a cane emerged from behind the curtain.

"You…"

Allowing the dying An Dong couple to have a private talk at such a critical moment means they have something very important to discuss with Ji Ming.

Thus, the succession result that was supposed to be announced on March 18 was already crystal‑clear to Ji Ming a week earlier.

Much as he imagined, the top candidate for the next Sun King is Prince Philip.

In terms of talent, methods, and background he is qualified; his personality and temperament are a bit overly smooth, but as a ruler who preserves the status quo he is still excellent.

Moreover, from a positional standpoint, as the grandson of Lord Hu, handing Old An Dong's leadership team to him is the most crowd‑pleasing.

Combined with his friendly ties to the Pioneers and the special princess Ailinuo, he can actually unite forces far beyond the Northeast faction's Maren.

Of course, the most important person is still Ji Ming.

If Meriel had known four years ago that Hui Guang would be in such a special state four years later, she certainly wouldn't have rushed with An Dong…

Suicide? Atonement? The ritual broken, restart quickly? Uh, in short, using off‑stage means to reincarnate together with An Dong.

But regret is useless; in this turbulent time they must find a Sea‑Stabilizing Divine Treasure to steady Hui Guang's destiny.

So who is this person?

Hu Guang almost had ability, Xi Guang almost had the wrist, and Xia Guang and Li Guang were practically outright traitors.

After tallying it up, there are only two answers.

One is the Giant Pope on Sacred Mountain, who would trade the possibility of Hui Guang becoming a theocratic state for extending the dynasty.

The other is the savior himself, Ji Ming; the price is unknown, but his methods are certainly reliable.

Thus they reveal the fundamental reason for the king's choice to Ji Ming: they hope that by involving Ji Ming from the very start, he will continue to take part.

And Ji Ming instantly saw the petty couple's ulterior motive, cursing inwardly.

"Damn it, am I here to be a savior or a kindergarten teacher?"

Adventurer parties, the clueless princess, wild players, devilish muscle horses clueless about etiquette… now they have to add a kingdom on top!

Looking back, Ji Ming feels he's not playing 'Yangyue World Adventure Hero Tale' but 'Reincarnation: I'm a Dad and Mom in Another World'.

"Excessive!"

Worse, he can't refuse because the second in line is Princess Maren.

Although this intellectual glasses‑wearing big sister has met Ji Ming before and is quite friendly, as alumni they both want to 'hang out' together.

But her mother is the Duke of Xia Guang's most beloved daughter, and her husband is the direct descendant of the Duke of Li Guang; their family ties are tougher than steel, making them the Northeast faction's absolute main force in this round.

If she takes power, she'll sweep away anyone without regard for Ji Ming, but such a purge could spark a civil war in Hui Guang, and a fragmented Ji Ming is something she cares deeply about.

"Hmph!"

So after a brief tsundere act, Ji Ming ultimately accepted the senior time‑traveler's commission.

And as a reward for Ji Ming's acceptance, Meriel and An Dong each gave him a treasured keepsake.

"Although the Ultimate Invisibility Technique I learned from the World Will can't be taught to you, this is the casting experience I've refined over time; it should reproduce to some extent…"

Last time, Meriel leveraged the bond of being fellow saviors and a mysterious yet significant Saint Relic of the God‑slayer to secure Ji Ming's promise to help Ailinuo obtain a fief.

Then she offered the sum of her lifelong learning from two lives as a failed senior time‑traveler's aid to Ji Ming, her junior.

This time, to preserve the Hui Guang Kingdom's existence, the old lady has indeed poured everything she has.

However, before Ji Ming could give his assurance, the person before him babbled.

"Alas, I'm already a dying man; this life I won't see you marry Ailinuo or Fiya, but my descendants will have their own blessings, and I trust you'll still take good care of yourselves."

"…Uh, how did the topic get here?"

And if that sentence alone could bewilder Ji Ming, then An Dong's mysterious tug, shoving something into his hand, was enough to break his defenses.

"Come on, kid, look at this! This is a prescription I paid a fortune for in my youth; it works perfectly—one bite and you feel the power. All my children rely on it!"

Seeing a parchment covered with a long list of Tiger‑Wolf Medicine, Ji Ming was stunned.

……But I'm completely new.

The Sun King stared dumbfounded: "Ah?"

Ji Ming really couldn't bear the gaze of this contemporary youlong master, which felt like needle pricks, and hurriedly questioned.

"No! I said……can't you give me something useful?!"

The Sun King shook the prescription in his hand and blurted out a soul‑searching question.

"This, isn't it useful enough?"

……

After learning the possible final outcome and agreeing to stay until Emperor Andong VI's passing, he will do his utmost to help Guanghui get through this difficult period.

Feeling that many affairs were no longer his concern, Ji Ming spared himself the trouble of travel and simply loafed around in the Royal Capital.

Unfortunately, it's mid‑March now, St. Valentine's Magic Academy has already started classes, and as a staff member, Ji Ming has a lesson this afternoon.

"Eh, think positive—maybe I'll hear the good news that Philip has been made a Light‑Crowned Prince as soon as I step out."

So after stuffing his lesson plan into his storage ring, Ji Ming decided to grab a bite at the cafeteria before class and also gather some news.

Who knew that as soon as he opened the dorm door, he heard a very unpleasant gasping sound and rapid oral noises.

Following the sound, he saw that the male teacher opposite hadn't closed the door; through the gap he could see him playing poker with his girlfriend on the sofa.

"Er… I think…"

He had originally intended to walk over and interrupt their game, at least help close the door, because this was really improper.

But then he thought: this is one of the most liberal academies in Qixia City, and it's spring, when all things vie for growth and vitality…

Lowering one's expectations a bit actually makes sense, right?

Forget it, none of my business—anyway, they're the ones losing face; I might as well go eat.

So Ji Ming tactfully lightened his steps and silently headed for the stairs.

But just as he reached the corner of the second floor, he saw the director of instruction playing poker with a female teacher who seemed already married.

"Ah… this."

Ji Ming could only pretend not to see again, nimbly sidestepping the director whose figure was even fatter than a pig, like performing acrobatics.

But even though he dodged, the fact that the director openly engaged in such behavior still touched Ji Ming's bottom line.

"Damn, once I survive the first monthly exam, I'll quit right away!"

Moreover, since he'd decided to resign, Ji Ming, as a Pure Love War God, naturally couldn't let this dog‑couple off the hook.

So he turned around and directly took multi‑angle photos of the two as evidence, at least to give the husband a wake‑up call.

Thinking this, Ji Ming's steps quickened, but as he muttered about leaving the dormitory, he was instantly stunned by the sight before him.

???

【???】

The appearance of the little boss reminded Ji Ming, prompting him to open the already‑exploding Player Forum.

【Is the game bugged? The NPCs in Guanghui Capital are acting really weird】

【Scared, brothers—my customer just tried to bottom me, and he's a guy!】

【Hold on, although I know the ladies in the Royal Capital are pretty open, but setting up a poker game on first meeting is…】

【Holy shit, I suspect Qixia City has had a Blood Cross outbreak! Picture proof, the alley's Eight Immortals crossing the sea!】

【After logging in today I'm dumbfounded—is this still Yangyue World? I feel like I'm in Fruit Ninja】

【Fruits and vegetables everywhere! Repeat, fruits and vegetables everywhere!】

Correct, if we view it from the players' perspective, most NPCs throughout Qixia City have turned into overlapping piles of various fruits and vegetables.

And if we view it from Ji Ming's perspective…

"Good heavens, did I get transported in my sleep to a inner‑world universe where everyone can freely play poker?!"

As a modern young man, Ji Ming had actually skimmed similar‑themed comics, but never imagined he'd one day find himself inside one.

And while he was dazed, just the time it took to refresh the Player Forum, three female students wandering nearby fixed their gaze on him.

"Teacher……come quickly……"

Three people!

Nine red eyes!

Twelve mouths constantly opening and closing!

Hilarious, too hilarious!

Moreover, as an incarnation of a succubus, Ji Ming had seen such looks before, but even all ordinary people combined couldn't match their fervor.

Because the emotions erupting in those female students' eyes can no longer be described as simple affection.

It is a hysteria, exaggerated to the extreme, a desperate desire to completely possess Ji Ming.

In short, each of their eyes contains a peach‑pink glowing love heart, making them the ultimate infatuated women!

Although it was a critical moment, in the flash of an instant Ji Ming still entertained a somewhat exaggerated guess.

But everyone knows that in Yangyue World, the more exaggerated, the…

Ah!

However, Ji Ming's train of thought was abruptly cut off again when he realized that, unbeknownst when, a female teacher had come rushing up behind him.

Gu he he, gu he he~~~

Moreover, this female mage is level fifty or higher, and with several acceleration spells her legs move extremely fast.

In an instant she was behind him!

"Heh, little cutie, sis wants to play poker with you!"

Da mie!

This woman doesn't even deserve a name—Ji Ming would never want to spar card skills with her, so he naturally wants to bolt right away.

Even if he leapt into the air at top speed, that witch‑like crazy woman still stretched out her arm and snatched his cuff.

If she merely grabbed him, Ji Ming could break free with a little extra effort.

"Hehehe, I want to eat a hot dog!"

"Hahaha, don't let him stop!"

"I like it to the extreme, I really like it to the extreme!"

However, the drag slowed his takeoff speed noticeably, and he could see those three little monsters ahead also about to pounce.

Now Ji Ming finally understood why the players who had fallen in the Royal Capital on the forum were complaining so much, all saying the trouble in the Royal Capital was caused by the Blood Cross gang.

Because this isn't some meat‑eating zombie with uncertain ingestion—it's actually a group of high‑IQ lunatics.

"Damn, this is no ordinary zombie—we have to bring out heavy fists!"

Anger flared in his heart; Ji Ming made a nimble turn in midair, curled his right leg, and kicked down at the female teacher.