White-Haired in an Instant

Regardless of what Xu Fu said, Ma Feifei was determined to get the Longevity Pill into Qin Shi Huang's mouth. There was no other reason than that Ma Feifei had to complete the Main Quest given by the system. Otherwise, once Qin Shi Huang died, it would be hard to say how the mission would be judged, and Ma Feifei dared not gamble.

As for whether Qin Shi Huang would survive after consuming this elixir, that was up to fate.

However, Ma Feifei did not take out the medicine directly. Instead, he nodded slightly to Xu Fu, sat down in front of the bed, took Qin Shi Huang's pulse, and pretended to examine him.

The room was quiet. Xu Fu looked at Ma Feifei with a tense yet somewhat sad expression. Yun Qingyang, on the other hand, had a face full of doubt, as if she was wondering when Ma Feifei had learned medicine.

After some time, Ma Feifei felt the time was right and then let go of Qin Shi Huang's hand.

"Buzz~~"

A flash of light appeared, and a white bottle appeared in Ma Feifei's hand—the very bottle containing the Longevity Pill.

"Eunuch Xu, please give this pill to His Your Majesty." Ma Feifei handed the bottle to Xu Fu.

Xu Fu took the pill, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded. He then personally stepped forward, opened the bottle, poured out the Longevity Pill, and gave it to Qin Shi Huang.

Without making a sound, Ma Feifei stood up and retreated to Yun Qingyang 'Yun Qingyang side, grabbing her hand and transmitting his voice, "If Qin Shi Huang dies soon, we'd better leave quickly, understand?"

"Ma Feifei, are you really going to poison him?" Yun Qingyang was a little surprised.

Ma Feifei rolled her eyes, too lazy to explain further to Yun Qingyang, and focused all her attention on Qin Shi Huang on the bed.

"Cough cough..."

Suddenly, the sleeping Qin Shi Huang coughed violently.

"Your Majesty!" Xu Fu exclaimed excitedly in a low voice, and quickly helped Qin Shi Huang, who was struggling to sit up.

Upon hearing the cough, Ma Feifei smiled. Now that Qin Shi Huang had consumed the Longevity Pill and regained consciousness, the Main Quest could naturally continue.

"Ding! Qin Shi Huang has consumed the Longevity Pill, and all his cultivation has dissipated. Please give the 'Longevity Art' to Qin Shi Huang for cultivation as soon as possible."

The system notification sounded at that moment, and Ma Feifei was shocked to hear it. This pill had actually caused Qin Shi Huang's cultivation to dissipate completely!

Based on this calculation, Qin Shi Huang should now be considered an ordinary person.

So here's the question: Qin Shi Huang actually lived for over two thousand years, and the reason Qin Shi Huang was able to live for over two thousand years was because of his cultivation. Now that his cultivation has dissipated, Qin Shi Huang's physique is simply unable to withstand the erosion of over two thousand years.

"Quickly, Qingyang, go to the branch and get that copy of 'The Longevity Art'." Ma Feifei glanced at Qin Shi Huang and noticed that his hair was turning white at a visible speed. She quickly instructed Yun Qingyang beside her.

"Then what about you?" This is the Qin Imperial Palace. Although Yun Qingyang is usually carefree, she knows her responsibilities. Ma Feifei's strength is good now, but there are many people in this world who can defeat him. If she doesn't stay by Ma Feifei's side, what if she encounters danger?

"Don't worry, I'll be fine. You go quickly, or it will be too late," Ma Feifei reassured him. He wasn't being arrogant; firstly, he had no grudge against Qin Shi Huang, and secondly, his current strength was not something an ordinary person could handle.

Even if we assume he's no good at fighting, he's second to none when it comes to running away.

Seeing Ma Feifei's insistence, Yun Qingyang had no choice but to agree, nodding as she left the room.

"Shopkeeper." Just as Ma Feifei saw Yun Qingyang off, Qin Shi Huang's weak voice came from the other end. Ma Feifei turned his head and was immediately startled. He saw Qin Shi Huang being helped by Xu Fu to sit on the bed. His face was full of wrinkles, and his originally black hair had all turned white, even his eyebrows.

In the short time it took Ma Feifei and Yun Qingyang to talk, Qin Shi Huang instantly transformed from a middle-aged strong man into an old man in his twilight years.

The contrast is so striking; those stories of people turning gray overnight pale in comparison.

"Your Majesty, how are you feeling now?" Ma Feifei hurriedly stepped forward and asked with concern. She couldn't afford not to be concerned; if Qin Shi Huang couldn't hold on until Yun Qingyang retrieved the "Longevity Art," wouldn't the entire mission be doomed?

"Where's the promised Longevity Pill? Not only does it deplete my cultivation, but it also ages me so drastically." Ma Feifei couldn't help but complain inwardly, this system is just too unreliable.

"My cultivation is gone!" Although Qin Shi Huang's expression didn't show much shock, Ma Feifei could hear a tremor in his voice, and even some fear.

No one understood better than Qin Shi Huang himself what losing one's cultivation level meant.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I have already sent someone back to the Bookstore to retrieve the 'Longevity Art'," Ma Feifei said calmly, though he was also anxious.

Qin Shi Huang looked up at Ma Feifei, his weathered eyes still revealing a hint of disdain, but this quickly turned into a complex expression. Finally, he sighed and said, "Thank you for your trouble, shopkeeper."

When Ma Feifei saw Qin Shi Huang's expression, he could roughly guess the meaning behind Qin Shi Huang. Qin Shi Huang suspected that Ma Feifei was behind all of this!

First, he fell seriously ill, then went into a coma, and was then rescued by Ma Feifei, but his cultivation was completely dissipated. In the end, he needed to use the "Longevity Art" to cultivate again.

It's like a script, everything's perfectly arranged.

But what could Ma Feifei say? He couldn't explain it clearly even if he wanted to, and besides, why should he explain? Let Qin Shi Huang guess whatever he wanted; it had nothing to do with him.

Moreover, Ma Feifei was still somewhat uncomfortable about Qin Shi Huang's suspicion that he was behind everything, so he calmly replied, "You're welcome."

Are you kidding me? If it weren't for the fact that you're a mission member and can die however you want, the cost of the ingredients for that elixir of Longevity Pill alone would be astronomical. You used it to treat Qin Shi Huang for free, and in the end, he still suspected you. Just thinking about it makes Ma Feifei furious.

"I hope you die suddenly after completing the mission," Ma Feifei Curse inwardly.

The room fell silent instantly, save for the occasional cough of Qin Shi Huang, and the atmosphere gradually became heavy and oppressive.

Even Xu Fu, who was clearly shocked, didn't dare to show it. He forced it back, bowed his head, and supported Qin Shi Huang to keep him from falling down, not daring to utter a sound.

"Whoosh~"

Perhaps because she had already entered once before, or perhaps because the guards in the shadows were keeping in touch, Yun Qingyang was not stopped when she entered the main hall a second time. She went to Ma Feifei's side and handed him the book "The Longevity Art".

Ma Feifei took the "Longevity Art," glanced at it, and went to the bedside. He then handed the Longevity Art to Qin Shi Huang, saying, "Your Majesty, the 'Longevity Art'..."

"Thank you, shopkeeper." Qin Shi Huang took the "Longevity Art," stared at the cover for a while, and then slowly opened it.

"Ding ding ding~~"

The moment Qin Shi Huang opened the book, the "Longevity Art" shone with golden light, its intense radiance illuminating the entire room, so bright it was blinding.

"Whoosh~"

A beam of golden light shot out, directly enveloping Qin Shi Huang and absorbing him into the "Longevity Art".

"His Your Majesty!"