The protagonist chased the villain, and Tiandao screamed in anger

You Mu was sitting on a chair, holding a black horse-head chess piece in one hand, fiddling with the chessboard to pass the time.

"came back?"

The door was pushed open, he looked up and spoke casually.

Argonas transformed into a human form and walked in with his subordinates.

“Arnold has met His Royal Highness the Prince. His Royal Highness saved His Royal Highness the Prince’s life. He is the benefactor of Queen Fidi and the benefactor of the Visilya family!”

The ones who had communicated with the mermaid before were Arnold and Barry. They were both retainers of Queen Fedi, Argonas' mother, and were loyal to the Queen's Visilya family.

Even though the Visilya family had long been disintegrated and falling apart under the influence of Emperor Bird, as long as the eldest prince was there, their loyalty would not change.

You Mu tilted his head to look over, and when he heard Arnold's serious words, he laughed and sighed: "You humans seem to particularly like to call me benefactor."

The same is true for Ilda. This title of benefactor is too heavy for Bird to bear. After all, a benefactor only saves people, not hurts them.

But if he had to face Argonas, he would be happy to endure it.

Arnold thought that his words had displeased the other party, and was at a loss for a moment. Then he heard the silver-haired mermaid say:

"Agonas and I have a cooperative relationship, which is mutually beneficial. But if we really talk about it, this favor of saving my life does count. I need you to stay in the side hall and pretend to be Xi these days. Sorry for the trouble."

"No trouble. I will do my best to carry out your orders, Your Highness!" The mermaid's voice was gentle, with an ethereal tone different from that of humans, and it sounded particularly vivid in people's ears.

Arnold was distracted for a moment, and was startled by the slightly sharp gaze from the side. He lowered his head and responded with all his strength.

"Okay, we've met the person and expressed our gratitude. Now go back." Argonas couldn't bear to watch it anymore and urged his subordinates to get out quickly.

"Yes." Arnold realized something, observed the expression of his prince, and left quickly.

After chasing away the troublesome light bulb that had to follow him with due courtesy, Agonas walked around to the back of You Mu's chair, put his hands on the table, held the mermaid in his arms, and put his hand on You Mu's hand holding the chess piece.

"What's the point of playing chess alone? Why don't I play chess with my benefactor?"

"How are things going outside the palace? There are so many chemical plants in the coastal area. It's not easy to have complete control." Shaking off Argonas' hand, You Mu placed the horse head chess piece on the chessboard and asked Argonas about the deployment outside the palace at the same time.

This matter needs to be done in private, with small movements, but as quickly as possible, otherwise by the time Bird's body has recovered most of its strength, it will be difficult to avoid being discovered.

If the control of these factories cannot be tightened as soon as possible and the sewage is not stopped from being discharged into the ocean, even if Bird dies, the loss to the ocean cannot be compensated and the environmental pollution cannot be restored immediately.

This kind of thing must never happen.

Agonas took his hand back, placed it on Youmu's shoulder, and replied, "I know what Amu is concerned about. Don't worry, it will be quick."

"In the palace, I will hold Bird back and intensify the internal fight between Terrence and Eamon to buy time for you."

The last chess piece fell, and the black piece swallowed the white piece, indicating that the black piece won a great victory.

You Mu stood up and placed the eliminated white king chess piece in Argonas's palm.

"Don't let me down, Argonath."

Argonas fumbled with the chess piece in his hand, lowered his head and looked at it, his eyes full of determination to win.

Looking up into the mermaid's light blue eyes, he knelt on one knee, raised his head and took the mermaid's hand in a knight's oath, bringing it to his chest.

"As ordered!"

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"I seem to have fewer wrinkles. Can this medicine make people younger?"

After another treatment, Bird held the mirror and carefully checked his condition, and found that the fine lines at the corners of his eyes had decreased a lot. Even the deepest ravines were filled up a lot.

The mermaid elixir he took seemed to have the effect of preserving his youth.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. These are just side effects of taking the elixir." You Mu replied as he put away the beads and potion.

"Side effects?" Bird looked puzzled by this derogatory description and became alert.

"Human lifespan is limited. Isn't it something that cannot be helped because of a youthful appearance that does not match one's age and physical characteristics that are out of step with normal aging?" You Mu asked back.

Bird breathed a sigh of relief. After confirming that there were no other defects, he laughed out loud: "Prince Mu, you don't understand humans. How can being able to prolong life and stay young forever be a bad thing? This is a blessing that many people wish for but cannot!"

"Really? Perhaps I don't know enough about human culture and concepts." You Mu smiled faintly and did not comment on Bird's remarks.

Since it is said to be a side effect, how can it be a blessing?

[Alas, poor emperor, the mermaid's words are credible, but you don't! ] Tiandao sighed as he looked at Bird, who was overwhelmed by joy.

It is not difficult to understand that an emperor who has fought for most of his life would naturally be unwilling to give up his power, even if his successor is his own bloodline.

All rulers seem to fear the same thing: growing old or dying of illness.

Regardless of the world, these monarchs, in their later years, would seek medical treatment and medicine, looking for ways to achieve immortality.

They hope that their lives can be continued, that their power will still be in their hands, and that under their long-term governance, the territory will double, the borders will be vast, and their hegemony will last forever.

But is immortality really a blessing?

[When a strong temptation is placed before their eyes, people will always hold on to the mentality of luck, thinking that they are the lucky one, thinking that they can throw away the countless hardships and obstacles on the road ahead, and choose it regardless of everything.] This is human nature.

"If I recover from my illness, how much younger will I look?" Bird was still looking at himself in the mirror, looking at his old face reflected in the mirror, and trying hard to imagine how handsome he would have looked when he was young.

"Every time Your Majesty takes medicine, some vitality will be activated in the body. Every treatment can effectively improve the condition of your skin. I have never seen what you looked like when you were young, but I think I will see it soon."

You Mu did not give the other party an accurate answer, but he said what Bird wanted to hear most.

These words made Bird very happy. He was reluctant to put down the mirror. He turned around and said yes repeatedly, and he couldn't wait to receive a few more treatments.

"Dong dong!"

There was a knock on the door, and Ilda came in holding a golden bowl. "Your Majesty, as the Second Prince said, the tonic is ready."

"Give it to me quickly!"

Bird's desire for youth had reached a point beyond reason. He waved and came over eagerly, enduring the scalding heat of the tonic and drinking it in a few gulps.

"Well, I'll take my leave first."

The routine work was completed. There was no need for You Mu to stay and listen to the master and servant talking about nonsense, so he bowed and took his leave.

"Your Majesty has really become younger. The mermaid tribe's elixir is indeed effective! Your Majesty, that's great!" Ilda lay beside the emperor's bed, as excited as Bird.

He looked at Bird's face carefully and found that even the age spots on his cheeks had faded a lot.

If the mermaids' elixir can really keep one young forever, then after His Majesty has completely taken control of the mermaids and Tislanton, he will also be able to use this elixir to regain his youth!