Ye Feng knew that Zhuge Liang was a top-tier strategist. He had been to Nanyang before, but the person was no longer there. Hearing news of Zhuge Liang now, how could he not be tempted?
It turned out to be a buy-one-get-one-free situation!
Ye Feng forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart and slowly opened his mouth, "Even if your friend is him, what does it have to do with you, that you can make this king use medicine to save a life!"
"Moreover, you are not the one who found the herbs, so don't expect this king to take the blame!"
His words were ruthless. Gan Quan pondered for a long time, gritted his teeth, and decided to go all out, "If Your Highness is unwilling to save him, I can only do those things. Your Highness, do not regret it!"
"You dare to threaten me!" Ye Feng's eyes almost spewed fire, and he said coldly, "Do you know that what this king hates most is being threatened? Today you..."
"If Your Highness is unwilling to save him, Gan Quan has already promised to serve Your Highness, so I have nothing to say. But for a talent like Zhuge Liang, Your Highness has absolutely no possibility of obtaining him!" Gan Quan gritted his teeth and questioned, "I don't know how many people can be used in so many places Your Highness controls now!"
He struck directly at Ye Feng's sore spot. Ye Feng sneered. Gan Quan wanted to play hard to get, but he wouldn't let him have his way. "Don't forget, Gan Quan has already died for his lord. You are merely his younger brother, what storms can you stir up!"
"Your Highness is mistaken. Back then, I was unwilling to accept Your Highness's amnesty, so I was persecuted. I had no choice but to fake my death. As for escaping now," Gan Quan knelt on the ground, calm and composed, "if this news spreads, who do you think people will believe? And how many more will defect to Your Highness!"
"Good, good, worthy of being a person this king has taken a liking to!" Ye Feng tightly gripped the teacup in his hand, his face ferocious, "Aren't you afraid this king will kill you and give you no chance!"
"Your Highness can naturally kill Gan Quan and make this matter conclusive. However, where did his younger brother go? If someone with ulterior motives uncovers this matter, what will become of Your Highness's reputation!" Gan Quan's voice was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear, "At least now there are lords outside preparing to find fault with Your Highness. If Your Highness still wants to act, Gan Quan has nothing to say!"
"Well said, Gan Quan!" Ye Feng laughed wildly. He knew very well that he could not back down at this moment, or he would be manipulated by others. For a moment, his expression darkened, and he said carelessly, "Even if you are capable, have you ever considered that if you continue to entangle like this, who will save your lord!"
"If he dies, no amount of threat from you will be of any use. Or, if you pledge your loyalty, this king might still use the medicine. Otherwise, it's impossible!" Ye Feng sneered, picking his ear with boredom. "His life is in your hands. Aren't you afraid he will ask you why you didn't save him when you meet in hell? You can continue to argue with this king!"
Striking at the heart, Wang Kuang was the softest spot in Gan Quan's heart. For a moment, Gan Quan's face changed drastically, his body trembled, and he quickly said while kneeling, "Gan Quan was blinded by his own desires for a moment, and thus spoke without regard. I beg Your Highness to show mercy and spare me!"
"This king can naturally spare you, as long as you are loyal and true to this king. But as for him, he is not this king's man, and this king does not need to go through so much trouble!" Ye Feng lifted his leg to step down from the high platform, turning to leave.
At that instant, Gan Quan quickly kowtowed, "I implore the King of Chu to show great mercy and save his life. Gan Quan will repay Your Highness's kindness by being your ox or horse!"
Ye Feng's expression slightly froze, his footsteps stopped, and he sighed heavily, turning to say, "Gan Quan, this king has heard too many words like this. If everyone told this king the same reason, this king would fear he couldn't handle other matters."
They were both intelligent people, and some words were easy to say. Gan Quan wiped away his tears, his voice hoarse, "What exactly does Your Highness want? Gan Quan will surely present it one by one!"
"Good. Tell me your story, or this king might be willing to save him. Otherwise, all negotiations are off!" Ye Feng stated his condition without hesitation. To control Gan Quan, this was undoubtedly the best method!
Gan Quan was stunned for a moment, then slowly said, "When I was young, my parents did not dote on me. I even almost died in the wind and snow. It was thanks to my lord's great kindness that I survived. Gan Quan will never forget it!"
"A truly grateful person!" Ye Feng gently raised his hand. Hua Tuo quickly exclaimed, "Your Highness, absolutely not! This is the life-saving needle you left behind. If you use it now, what will you do if you encounter danger in the future."
"Sir!" Gan Quan stared at Hua Tuo's lips and whispered. He should have thought of it long ago. Something so valued by Ye Feng could not be ordinary. It could be said that this elixir was a second life. He heavily kowtowed on the ground, then got up, picked up the emaciated Wang Kuang, and turned to leave, "Thank you, Your Highness, for taking us in. My lord wishes to return to his roots and will never disturb Your Highness!"
"Foolish!" Ye Feng pretended to be angry and slapped the table. "Do you want this king to break his promise? Hurry and use it!"
Hua Tuo looked troubled. He sent a Jin Yi Wei to retrieve a large wooden box. After prying it open layer by layer, a block of giant ice appeared. After smashing it forcefully, there was another layer of cotton cloth. Carefully taking it out, there was only a bottle of colorless liquid!
"This is the divine medicine that can save a life. Even Your Highness is reluctant to use it easily!" Hua Tuo took out a syringe made of bamboo, carefully inserted the hollow silver needle, and then slowly pushed the transparent liquid into Wang Kuang's body!
Wang Kuang's face was full of struggle at first, then his brows relaxed, and he let out an even and long breath. Gan Quan's brows also relaxed!
"Remember clearly, you absolutely cannot consume oily food these days. Eat a light diet, and you will surely be resurrected within three to five days!" Hua Tuo instructed Gan Quan one by one. Gan Quan, knowing the importance of this medicine, quickly nodded and memorized it all, fearing any mistake.
"This is the only one of its kind in the world. If you misuse it, you cannot blame me if you lose your life!" Hua Tuo gently patted Gan Quan's shoulder and turned to leave without hesitation. Gan Quan watched clearly, knelt on the ground, and requested again, "I beg Your Highness to grant me five days. If the governor can get up, I will unhesitatingly go with Your Highness to find Zhuge Liang!"
For Ye Feng, his objective had been achieved. He stood up, his expression cold, and waved his hand, "Since that medicine has been used, there is no need to rush. After all, we cannot afford any mistakes!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Gan Quan slowly kowtowed, "I will definitely persuade Zhuge Liang to come out of seclusion to assist my lord!"
"Mm!" Ye Feng agreed softly and entered the rear camp without hesitation.
Five days passed in the blink of an eye. There was no need for Ye Feng to look for Gan Quan; Gan Quan came to him proactively, saying first, "The five days are up. I beg Your Highness to allow me to go find Zhuge Liang!"