Chapter 1685: Chapter 1705: Detoxification?

The eight heavenly horses soared through the void. A few hours later, Yusuf Zuck successfully met up with Doug Shepherd, Joy Webb, and the others. Then, the heavenly horses took off once more, heading straight for the Royal City.

Yusuf Zuck occupied the largest and most comfortable master bedroom in the heavenly carriage, while Sarah Webb, Kyla Webb, and Ellen Webb excitedly looked around, serving tea and water.

Princess sat beside Yusuf Zuck, reading the brief report provided by Casen Torres, which contained the latest intelligence gathered about the internal and external affairs of Jake King.

Casen Torres knelt in front of Yusuf Zuck, waiting for his orders.

Additionally, the front of the eight fiery horses was cleared by the one-legged Kui Bull, while a dragon and a phoenix guarded the rear, making a grand spectacle!

With the Kui Bull leading the way and the heavenly horses soaring, it was clear that Casen Torres was traveling. As such, various immortals passing through the sky retreated and dared not disturb.

“To cross three marquisates, twenty-seven provinces, over a hundred counties, it’s quite a distant journey!” Yusuf Zuck looked at the map. Flying directly would mean passing over these cities and lands. Even at the speed of the heavenly horses, it would still take three months to reach the Royal City.

Of course, this is why Yusuf Zuck needed to use Casen Torres’ carriage. Without it, crossing such a vast land would certainly lead to being discovered. The closer to the center, the more cities there are, the more people, and the more experts.

As Yusuf Zuck sipped his tea and pondered how to operate upon reaching the Royal City, Princess finished reading the brief report.

She now seemed to naturally align herself with Yusuf Zuck, as if she had become his person, without any trace of unfamiliarity or rejection. She put down the report, frowned, and said, “The King is indeed not in the Royal City. The Crown Prince manages the government, while chaos is erupting everywhere, with bandits, zombies, and black-robed demons frequently appearing, killing and setting fires. However, the report states that it’s impossible to find out who’s behind these demons, although someone must be controlling them.”

“Moreover, there have been strange occurrences in the palace recently. Several concubines have died for no reason, several princes have fallen seriously ill, and even my father is bedridden.”

“Furthermore, the marquisates everywhere are behaving unusually, stockpiling troops and provisions. Casen Torres, what is the reason for this?” Princess asked Casen Torres.

“In response to Your Ladyship,” Casen Torres replied respectfully, “many people are waiting for the King to die!”

“What?” Princess was shocked.

“What does that mean?”

“The King hasn’t attended court to discuss politics for nearly sixty years. Not only we marquises but also grand dukes haven’t seen the King. In the dynasty, apart from the Crown Prince managing affairs, Maximo Meskill also frequently issues commands. In the central, eastern, western, and southern armies, except the northern army, Maximo Meskill holds absolute authority. His word is more effective than the King’s. There’s a rumor that Maximo Meskill intends to revolt.”

“Hence, the marquises are naturally waiting for news. Now that the dynasty is chaotic, if the King’s death is announced, the marquises will immediately take up arms, establish their own governance, declare independence, and become rulers in their territories!”

“Also, Maximo Meskill possesses the King’s decree and sometimes doesn’t even regard the Crown Prince, including the deaths of concubines and the severe illnesses of the court elders, there are rumors relating all those to him. He’s eliminating dissent!”

“Wait, who is Maximo Meskill?” Yusuf Zuck suddenly asked. “I’ve only heard of the Three Dukes and thirty-three marquises, but never of a Maximo Meskill.”

“Maximo Meskill is probably Yang Daquan?” Princess said bizarrely.

“Indeed, Yang Daquan was appointed as the Grand Marshal of the Military Department, only answerable to the King. Moreover, Your Ladyship doesn’t know? Maximo Meskill resides in the palace!”

“I did hear that it’s for the convenience of discussing politics?” Princess retorted.

Casen Torres took a deep breath, opened and closed his mouth, shook his head, and said, “Why did Your Ladyship poison yourself?”

“Why are you asking this? What does it have to do with you?” Princess said angrily.

Casen Torres quickly lowered his head, “This marquis means no disrespect to Your Ladyship. I just want to verify something!”

“Verify what? I poisoned myself to avoid someone!”

“Aren’t you avoiding the King, but rather that mysterious person in the deep palace?” Casen Torres asked quietly.

“You know about that too?” Princess was taken aback. Very few outsiders knew that the King favored Dragon Yang, including many within the palace. Anyone who dared to spread it would face familial extermination!

“It hasn’t been a secret for a long time now. Rumors spread from my mouth in the palace, how can it not leak?” Casen Torres smiled bitterly, “Moreover, Your Ladyship only knows there is such a person in the deep palace, right?”

“Yes, I only know there is a man favored by the King, but who he is, what his name is, or what he looks like, even my father doesn’t know!” Princess nodded.

“He is actually Maximo Meskill!”

“What?” Princess jumped up, “This is impossible!”

Casen Torres shook his head, “Nothing is impossible. Otherwise, do you think Maximo Meskill could reside in the palace? Convenient for discussing politics? That’s just to fool you naive girls!”

“Watch your language!” Princess scolded.

“Yes, yes,” Casen Torres repeatedly nodded!

“Do you have any evidence?” After some time, Princess frowned and asked.

“Without evidence, how dare I speak rashly? Maximo Meskill practices the Evil Cultivation Method, absorbing yin to replenish yang. Many concubines in the harem had their primordial spirits taken by him. He hides very deep!”

“How can this be? Why does the King allow him such indulgence?” Princess said with extreme resentment.

“Your King is a pervert, haha!” Yusuf Zuck interjected, “What is Maximo Meskill’s cultivation level?”

“He is the Martial Duke among the Three Dukes of court; Civil Duke is the Literary Duke. He was already a Grade One duke many years ago. Now he might have reached the Dignity level, even stronger than me!”

“Moreover, Grand Marshal Maximo is born handsome, tall, and majestic, ranking first among the top ten most handsome men of the dynasty. Legend has it that when he walks in the Royal City, many respectable women would fall for him at a glance, and some might even die from the excitement!”

“Pfft, is it that exaggerated, dying from one glance? How handsome must that Maximo be!”

“Actually, that’s because Maximo used the Evil Cultivation Method to remotely extract those women’s primordial spirit and yin energy!”

“Maximo Meskill has no family, no wife, no children. He is alone. This person likes cleanliness and never touches spoiled flowers, due to his martial prowess and handsome appearance, he is quite popular among the people.”

Yusuf Zuck laughed, “It’s a pity he likes engaging with men, haha!”

Princess didn’t understand, Casen Torres didn’t get it either, but at this moment, Princess suddenly looked up at Yusuf Zuck and asked, “When will you help me detoxify?”

“Did I ever say I would help you detoxify?” Yusuf Zuck replied.

“Then what do you want from me?” Princess was about to cry. This rascal was blackmailing her.

“Let’s talk about it after I’ve rescued Sandy.” Yusuf Zuck waved his hand.

“No, you must give me a clear answer now!” Princess insisted.

“What do you mean by clear answer? Why should I detoxify you? You are the King’s wife, but the King captured my Sandy, so you are also my enemy!” Yusuf Zuck blinked.

Seeing Yusuf Zuck blink at her, Princess was so angry that her hands were trembling. This rascal had touched her, hugged her, and she had even given him the Mighty Righteousness Talisman, yet he still wouldn’t detoxify her.

“You… you… you’re ungrateful!” Princess said angrily.

“I still need to think about it.” Yusuf Zuck pretended to ponder deeply, brazenly scrutinizing her body before saying, “You should return to your room first, I’ll come later to see if I can help!”