The Demon King's heir
CHAPTRE. 20 - HU LINGGE II'S

Next day.

”Dad! Teach me how to use the sword! I promised you yesterday!” shin Yixuan exclaimed that forced her and continued to follow Luo Hein from earlier.

”I'm busy! Next time!” luo Hein replied that the walking briskly left him.

”But, I promised! I've brought eggs for Dad!” said Shin Yixuan who immediately jumped towards him and tried to touch his outer robe. However, Luo Hein instantly disappeared as he nearly touched her. He fell to the ground with a face filled with dust.

”Hahah! I told you, your father would never be serious about teaching you anything!” shu Ye exclaimed who sounded like he was laughing at her from behind.

However, Hu Lingge who was about to leave this afternoon tried to cheer him up a bit. He walked up to her and patted her on the shoulder as she was right behind him. ”... I can teach you a little. Think of it as a small gift from me.” he said.

Ji Yun who always stood next to him looked surprised and tried to say, ”But, Your Majesty.” however, his voice instantly came to a halt as Hu Lingge glanced at him as if he was saying not to worry about him at this moment.

Instantly, Shin Yixuan's two eyes seemed to sparkle as if she could not believe what she had just heard. ”... Really? Brother will teach me how to use a sword?” ask Shin Yixuan.

Hu Lingge slightly nodded his head and it made Shin Yixuan look happy. He immediately pulled Shu Ye who had been laughing since then and he asked, ”Where are we going now? Is it to a dangerous place?” he said enthusiastically.

”Hah? Why are you taking me too? I don't want to get into trouble with you let alone go to a dangerous place!” shu Ye exclaimed that directly rejected him and removed his hand from Shin Yixuan.

Hu Lingge chuckled and said, ”Not far away. I see there's a wide expanse of grass near here. We will train there.”

”I don't have to come with you guys right?” asked the reluctant-looking Shu Ye. From the beginning he did not like to practice and do anything that makes him tired. He even wondered if there was a way that could make it much stronger by lazing on the bed.

”Don't complain much! You'll get old soon! Better come with me!” shin Yixuan exclaimed which instantly attracted Shu Ye to run after Hu Lingge who had already walked ahead of her.

On the other hand, Luo Hein seemed to be observing from behind a fairly large tree there. Nearby was Guju who was also doing the same thing with him. ”... Emperor of the South Zhu Palace, Hu Lingge. His father was a young man who once conquered several battlefields and restored world peace. His mother was from the Qin family. At the age of 14, his father was killed by the commander of the Northern Zhu Palace led by his own uncle. Then, following his mother who has a hereditary disease. Years of ruling his people but, soon he met his death due to a disease passed down from his mother. Do you already know what diseases make him almost die many times?” asked Luo Hein.

Guju nodded his head and replied, ”It is not a disease but rather a curse that befell the leader of the Qin family. The sixth demon king placed a curse within his body as it was about to end his fight. The curse will make their bodies weaken and paralyze some of his organs until they die slowly.”

”Think once.” muttered Luo Hein who instantly distracted him coldly. ”... If he were to die, there might be a war between South Zhu Palace and the North. He himself has no descendants. His uncle was a mad man of treasures and thrones. Everything will definitely be as chaotic as it used to be.”

”Then, what will His Majesty do?” ask Guju.

Luo Hein turned back to her and replied, ”... You'll see it later.”

***

”Try to exert all your strength. Focus on the opponent who will attack you at any time.” said Hu Lingge who tried to direct Shin Yixuan's hand and foot movements that have never been right since. He began to doubt Shin Yixuan would not succeed because he gave her the real sword instead of the wooden sword. In his mind, he also thought that the sword might fall down and injure his leg or hand.

”This sword turns out to be much heavier than it looks. I thought this thing was just a metal slab with a woody tip.” Inner Shin Yixuan tried to lift her sword up. However, his hand accidentally slipped making him drop his sword.

As the sharp sword came close to hitting his leg, Shu Ye quickly pulled it back so that the sword did not hit him.

”Other times be careful! I told you from the beginning! You have to train your physique first and then you can use the sword!” said Shu Ye with a little harsh on him.

Shin Yixuan chuckled and said, ”Sorry. I might be too greedy. However, I only want to finish my day together with His Majesty the Emperor. But, it turned out that the sword was heavier than it seemed.”

Hu Lingge looked surprised upon hearing that. Spending the day with His Majesty the Emperor? How could he say all that? As everyone tried to avoid him, he instead deliberately approached him just to spend his days. ”Haha. Impossible.” Inner Hu Lingge who instantly lowered his gaze.

Realize that the current state of Hu Lingge is getting worse because it continues to face the sword, that made Ji Yun have to make excuses so that Shu Ye and Shin Yixuan could stay away from them for a while.

”Why should we do it?” chirped Shu Ye who seemed to not want it.

However, Shin Yixuan directly pulled her hand and said, ”Of course! We will do it soon.” after that he immediately pulled Shu Ye back to his residence and did what Ji Yun said earlier.

After confirming that the two had left, Ji Yun could finally examine Hu Lingge's state calmly. Right now, things are getting worse from yesterday. Apparently, the disease had invaded his internal organs and damaged them slowly. If it continued like this, he only needed to count the days to determine his death.

”This is my fault for not warning Your Majesty when you want to start a long journey.” Ji Yun muttered that Hu Lingge was able to hear.

”This is not your fault. But this is my wish. I was finally able to meet him again, even if only for a moment. At least, my curiosity will disappear after this.” Hu Lingge said in a soft voice. ”... I'll be fine. I just want to sleep in this place.” he continued while leaning under a tree and immediately fell asleep there.

Ji Yun looked very worried about him. His entire family were royal advisers and they had also witnessed the downfall of one by one the members of the kingdom as well as the Emperor who presided at the time. And for now, he will see how death will approach his Emperor who has led his country since adolescence.

”One-time pity. In a moment, you will witness the death that will be experienced by your own emperor.” said the young man who whispered it in Ji Yun's ear.

Ji Yun was very surprised and tried to stare at the man behind her. But, had not had time to see, the man immediately hit his nape so that made his consciousness disappear suddenly.

***

”Ji Yun! Wakeup!” exclaimed a young man who was shaking his shoulders.

Ji Yun seemed to be asleep. After a while, he opened his eyes slowly. And as he actually woke up, he immediately sat down from his position and looked towards Hu Lingge who looked fine in front of him.

”Yang noble? How are you doing right now? Is anyone hurt?” ji Yun asked who looked anxious after they had the arrival of a mysterious man.

Hu Lingge looked at him in confusion. He seemed to not understand every word Ji Yun said to him. ”... What the hell are you saying? I'm doing fine. No one is sick and even I feel fine.” he said.

Ji Yun felt astonished when before, Hu Lingge looked in pain even to the point of drawing blood from his nose and mouth. ”... But, what about His Majesty's illness? Are you sure it's okay.”

Hu Lingge nodded his head and felt confident with the words coming out from his mouth.

”Yang noble? What are you doing here?” asked Shin Buyen who happened to pass by carrying some medicinal herbs collected in a bamboo basket.

”It just so happens that you are here.” exclaimed Hu Lingge who immediately ran up to him. ”... I heard you have a little medical science. Can you check on my situation that got worse because of work?”

Shin Buyen looked at him confusedly while Ji Yun looked in disbelief Hu Lingge was going to say about his current state. Having no other choice, he checked it out for a moment. For a moment, his eyes looked serious. It was as if he had found nothing to put his life at risk.

”Try playing around with me? You're in good health! No one threatens your life!” said Shin Buyen who immediately took off his hand.

”Cannot be! Wasn't that right now, Your Majesty was critical? How can a disease as severe as that be cured very quickly?” inner Ji Yun who felt extremely shocked. ”... But thank goodness then. There's nothing I need to worry about after this.”

”It's good to be back soon! Your men are ready to leave. Don't make them wait any longer.” said Shin Buyen who immediately walked back to his house.

”.....”

”This can't be a dream right? I can't believe I'm completely healed! Who helped me?” inner Hu Lingge who looked very surprised at once he felt curious about someone who had helped him heal like this.

At the same time, Luo Hein seemed to be watching them from a distance. Guju who continued to be next to him began to realize that there was something strange here. ”... Is His Majesty the one who did it?” ask Guju.

Luo Hein distracted her while folding both of her hands. He smiled cynically and replied, ”That's like that I never knew it. I just watched it from a distance.”