Who Stole My Eggs?

Early the next morning, Xie Zuo left the palace and went straight to Mu Rong’s mansion. When Mu Rong woke up from his sleep, he saw Xie Zuo waiting anxiously with a medicine bowl.

“Brother…”

“Wake up, don’t talk, drink the medicine first.” Xie Zuo forced him to drink the still steaming medicine in one gulp.

Mu Rong was force-fed a bowl of medicine and coughed repeatedly, “It’s so bitter, and the smell of blood is so strong.”

“This is the magic medicine I specially prepared for you. Just drink it and you’ll be fine.”

Mu Rong saw Xie Zuo like this, and was sure that he was just trying to comfort him. He smiled weakly without saying anything.

A miracle really happened. Mu Rong’s high fever subsided on the same day. Three days later, he was able to get out of bed to eat normally. Seven days later, he fully recovered.

Mu Rong was overjoyed. It seemed that Xie Zuo had really developed a magic medicine that could eliminate the plague. He suggested Xie Zuo to quickly disclose the formula and promote it nationwide. Xie Zuo told him not to worry. He would make a decision after testing it on people with different physiques.

Xie Zuo had been extremely busy recently. During the day, he boiled medicine to save people, and at night, he dragged Mu Rong to explain one national event after another.

Mu Rong went from happy to worried. He didn’t know how Xie Zuo came up with the magic medicine. He only knew that no one was allowed to come near him while he was boiling the medicine. Moreover, Xie Zuo gave him the tiger talisman and entrusted him with the jade seal. He always felt that he was… it was just like an emperor’s funeral arrangements.

Just when Mu Rong made up his mind to ask Xie Zuo for clarification, Xie Zuo disappeared from the palace.

Wu Mountain and Meng Mountain stood at the northernmost border of the southern region. The majestic rolling mountains together formed the natural defense line in the northern part of the Southern Kingdom.

Wu Mountain was a volcano with numerous active volcanoes, while Meng Mountain was a snow-capped mountain covered with ice and snow all year round. Originally, all things neared these two mountains were supposed to be extinct, but miraculously, they were nestled against each other, and the collision of ice and fire brought abundant precipitation and suitable temperatures, which instead gave birth to the two most powerful countries – Wuzhao and Mengzhao.

Rumors had it that the two mountains of Wu and Meng were transformed by the two deities in the sky. They were the patron saints of the entire southern kingdom. Every year, people from Wuzhao and Mengzhao would go to the highest peak to set up altars and pray for blessings, praying to the Deity of Wuzhao and Mengzhao to bless the country and the people, and bring good weather.

But now, both the prince of Wuzhao and Mengzhao were dead, and the people of both countries were also trapped by the plague. No one had taken care of the altar, and it was in a dilapidated condition.

Xie Zuo followed Feng Yi to the sky above the main peak of Wu Mountain. From there, he could clearly see the entire Wu Mountain. The top of its main peak was indented, with boiling magma surging inside, and the billowing heat waves were so scorching that people couldn’t get close to it.

Feng Yi had ten thousand unwillingness in his heart, and… Huo Yao would kill him if he knew it. That was for sure.

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Xie Zuo looked in the direction of Diezhao Province where Huo Yao was now. After a long time, he withdrew his gaze and patted Feng Yi’s shoulder, saying, “I’ve already written him a letter. I’ve had enough of this mortal world for a long time. It’s better to go back and wait for him in the abyss.”

Feng Yi’s hands were shaking uncontrollably. “What if you were destroyed physically and mentally? What if there’s no way to go back to the abyss? Have you ever considered it?”

“Impossible, I am the most powerful demon king. How can I be destroyed by a mere volcano?” Xie Zuo said. “Stop being so nagging, just throw me in.”

“You. Really…are you not afraid at all?” Feng Yi said bitterly. “Do you like him so much?”

Xie Zuo nodded. “Yes, I like him so much, I can’t live without him. I do this all for him. These mortals have all benefited from him.”

When Feng Yi saw his resolute attitude, he became ruthless, raised phoenix fireworks from the palms of his hands, and threw the fireworks into the magma of Wu Mountain.

“Boom——!” With a sound, the lava splashed dozens of feet high, and the entire mountain peak was ignited by him.

Wu Mountain was originally a natural furnace for refining weapons, but now that it encountered the Phoenix Open Fire, its performance was completely stimulated. It also seemed to feel that the sacrifice was nearby, and the rising tongue of fire frantically licked Xie Zuo.

Xie Zuo took one last look in the direction of Huo Yao and jumped into the magma without hesitation!

He originally came for Huo Yao, but now he left for Huo Yao. Everything was done of his own free will.

Xie Zuo’s original body had long been integrated with the sacred tree of life. His flesh and blood were a good medicine that could rejuvenate people and an antidote to get rid of the plague.

When he was about to be submerged by the lava, Xie Zuo heard someone suddenly calling him ‘Brother Ah Yun’ from behind. When he looked back, it was Rain Deity Lin who had jumped down after him.

Xie Zuo suddenly understood and cursed: “Feng Yi, you bastard!”

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In Diezhao Province, Huo Yao was sitting in a tent to rest. Resentment had invaded his body, and this time, he was unable to resolve it all.

Suddenly, it started pouring rain without any warning.

The familiar fragrance of vegetation filled his heart and mind, and Huo Yao stood up suddenly and rushed out of the tent.

This heavy rain lasted for seven days and seven nights, cleaning the entire southern kingdom.

Seven days later, the clouds disappeared and the rain dispersed, and the sun shone brightly.

All the people in the southern kingdom were surprised to find that all the sick people could cure themselves without medicine, and the plague disappeared, completely disappeared.

Note:

Ah, I hate this plot of sacrificing oneself