The second-floor room was large and luxuriously decorated.
Two servants were cooling the white porridge that had been served, seemingly preparing it for the King of Southern Xinjiang.
However, the King of Southern Xinjiang, lying on the bed within, was fast asleep and showed no signs of waking.
After winter set in, the temperature on this plateau became very low. However, with the sun shining during the day, it was still quite warm, though the temperature difference was considerable.
Several large floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedroom were open, making the room bright and airy. The overall environment inside was very spacious and transparent, with no major issues.
The King of Southern Xinjiang lay on the bed, appearing to be asleep. However, his face was as pale as paper, with not a trace of color, and he looked very gaunt and thin.
Judging solely by his facial contours and physique, if he were in good health, the King of Southern Xinjiang should be a handsome man of about 1.8 meters, in the prime of his life, around forty years old.
Bai Yuxian, leading a few subordinates, headed straight for the bed. Deputy Commander Zhou introduced, "Lately, His Highness the Southern King has been sleeping for longer and longer periods and eating less and less, yet no problem can be found."
Bai Yuxian furrowed his brows and asked, "And when he is awake? What is his condition?"
"When he is awake, his spirit is also quite poor, but he can move and speak without issue, and his expression is still relatively clear. When he is in good condition, he occasionally handles state affairs!"
Bai Yuxian replied truthfully.
"If that's the case, then it's truly strange!" Bai Yuxian's brows furrowed even deeper.
Xiao Yunlong had not spoken since entering. He first scanned the indoor environment, then walked over to the two maids, picked up the porridge in the white porcelain bowl, and sniffed it carefully, before walking to the window.
Outside the window, two exceptionally tall trees were planted, with pale yellow flowers like scattered stars adorning the branches. The north wind blew, carrying with it bursts of unique floral fragrance.
Seeing this, Xiao Yunlong's brow furrowed, and he already had a suspicion.
At this moment, Bai Yuxian, the sect leader of Huichun Sect, was about to begin his diagnosis. He suddenly looked back at Xiao Yunlong and asked, "Do you want to go first, or should I?"
"You go first, I don't mind!" Xiao Yunlong said lightly.
"I have no problem with that naturally, but we must agree on something. If I can cure His Highness the Southern King..."
Before he could finish, Xiao Yunlong said, "If you can cure him, I will concede directly!"
"Alright, you said it!"
Bai Yuxian snorted coldly, then rolled up his sleeves and began to take the pulse. Everyone watched quietly.
Xiao Yunlong walked over to Yue Bucao, the leader of Baiyue Ridge, and asked in a low voice, "By the way, Yue Bucao, I heard that you have a good relationship with the leader of Chuanlong Ridge, and that you are sworn brothers in private, right?"
Yue Bucao said coldly, "Why are you asking this?"
Xiao Yunlong chuckled, "It seems the leader of Baiyue Ridge doesn't know yet. That fellow, the leader of Chuanlong Ridge, has fled and his whereabouts are currently unknown."
"However, I have already asked someone to secretly send all the evidence of his crimes over the years to the Imperial Capital's Wentian Pavilion. I believe the Wentian Pavilion will soon issue a nationwide number one wanted order. By the way, where do you think that old fellow Longyan will flee to?"
Yue Bucao raised his eyebrows and snorted, "How would I know that!"
"How could the leader of Yue Ridge not know? Then, if Longyan happens to flee to your Baiyue Ridge and is harbored or protected by someone, what will the leader of Baiyue Ridge do when he finds out?"
Xiao Yunlong asked with a smile.
Yue Bucao said in a deep voice, "The Imperial Capital's Wentian Pavilion has not yet issued a notice. Moreover, the King of Southern Xinjiang has not officially expressed his stance. If the leader of Chuanlong Ridge has indeed committed a crime, I will definitely uphold justice over personal feelings, as the law shows no mercy!"
"Good, with the leader of Baiyue Ridge's word, I am relieved!" Xiao Yunlong smiled.
At this time, Bai Yuxian, who had been examining the patient for quite some time, found his brows furrowing deeper with each passing moment. By the end, his entire face had fallen.
Elder Tang Dongbo stepped forward and asked, "How is it, Sect Leader? Have you found anything?"
"Strange, truly strange!"
Bai Yuxian shook his head repeatedly and sighed, "From the pulse, His Highness the Southern King's pulse is somewhat weak, but it is still normal. There are no major problems with yin and yang or the five elements, just some imbalance. Furthermore, observing his mouth, nose, and tongue coating, there are no signs of poisoning. This is truly strange!"
Deputy Commander Zhou could not help but say, "Sect Leader Bai, actually, an elder from your sect made a similar diagnosis last time. In fact, we have invited many renowned experts over the past year, and he has undergone full-body examinations several times, yet no problem has been found!"
"But... this is impossible. His Highness the Southern King is a martial artist with a very strong physical foundation. It's impossible for him to become like this for no reason!" Tang Dongbo said.
"So we are also very puzzled. In fact, when the illness first appeared a year ago, His Highness's symptoms were still very mild. He was just more sleepy, with no other abnormalities, so we didn't pay too much attention to it, which led to it becoming increasingly severe!"
Deputy Commander Zhou blamed himself. As a close attendant to the King of Southern Xinjiang, he felt ashamed for not being able to perform his duties well.
Elder Tang Dongbo said, "Deputy Commander Zhou, you don't need to blame yourself too much. You have already done a very good job. Perhaps this is a problem with His Highness the Southern King himself!"
"Wait, your words have reminded me!" Bai Yuxian suddenly waved his hand, and everyone turned to look at him.
Bai Yuxian stroked his beard and pondered, "His Highness the Southern King's pulse, internal organs, and yin and yang are all fine, and there are no signs of poisoning. Therefore, based on my experience, I infer that His Highness the Southern King is suffering from acclimatization..."
Hearing this, Xiao Yunlong could no longer stand it and coldly shouted, "Acclimatization? What utter nonsense!"
"You scoundrel, you impudent brat, how dare you curse!" Bai Yuxian roared angrily.
"I'm sorry, you think too highly of yourself. I wasn't cursing a person just now!"
Xiao Yunlong stepped forward and snorted, "I originally thought you, as the sect leader, would have some substance, but I didn't expect you to be worse than a street quack. With the King of Southern Xinjiang's condition, even a blind man wouldn't make such a diagnosis as acclimatization!"
Bai Yuxian trembled with anger and repeatedly sneered, "Good, good, you surnamed Xiao, you'd better explain yourself today, otherwise, the feud between you and my Huichun Sect will be cemented!"
Deputy Commander Zhou quickly asked, "Your Highness of Northern King, have you seen something? If you know what illness the Southern King has, please tell us quickly!"
Yue Bucao coldly reprimanded, "Mr. Xiao, if you have seen something, then so be it. If you haven't and are just spouting nonsense and acting recklessly, then we will have to ask you to leave. We do not welcome such people in the Southern Xinjiang camp!"
Xiao Yunlong sneered, then said loudly, "The Southern King is not ill, nor is he poisoned. He has been cursed!"
"What? His Highness the Southern King has been cursed?"
Deputy Commander Zhou was stunned on the spot, and everyone around looked incredulous.