Chapter 1335: Chapter 1335

Chapter 1335: Chapter 1335: His Relationship with the Dao Family

“A figure like the Great Shaman…” The Nanzhao Emperor narrowed his eyes and gazed into the distant sky.

The faraway horizon was dotted with stars, and most of the moon had hidden itself behind layers of clouds.

A man like him was akin to an untouchable star, as mysterious as the moon itself.

Despite dispatching countless men in secret, the emperor had failed to uncover his background.

Standing atop the high walls, the Nanzhao Emperor softly said, “He is an elderly man with snowy white hair, yet his physique is even more robust than that of young men. Like… an ancient fairy who walked out from the depths of the mountains.”

The Fifteenth Prince remained silent and nodded lightly. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by noᴠelfire.net

The Nanzhao Emperor’s thoughts drifted back to years long past. He clasped his hands behind his back and spoke again in a hushed tone, “I recall that when my father was alive, the Great Shaman stayed in the Witch Doctor Village for three whole years. Then he vanished. The year my father passed, he returned to oversee the burial rites and then left again. Afterward, for over ten years, he did not appear. It was only in recent years that he surfaced again. This current stay is his longest since those three years during my father’s reign.”

“When I was a child, I heard my father say that the Great Shaman had been around since my imperial grandfather’s time, and even during my imperial great-grandfather’s reign, he had appeared.”

As he said this, the emperor turned to the Fifteenth Prince and asked, “How many years old do you think the Great Shaman is?”

The Fifteenth Prince thought for a moment and replied, “If you disregard his head full of white hair, he looks to be no older than forty.”

“Indeed.” The Nanzhao Emperor nodded. “A man like that — if not a fairy, then what is he? Who else can live to such an advanced age and yet remain so vigorous like the Great Shaman?”

“There is!” The moment the Nanzhao Emperor finished speaking, the Fifteenth Prince declared firmly, “The Dao Family of Zhuzhao Country has a method for attaining longevity. However, only the successors of Tianzong and Xuanzong within the Dao Family are eligible to cultivate this method. Imperial brother, during my visit to Zhuzhao Country to marry the princess, I heard some things about the Dao Family.”

The Nanzhao Emperor’s brows twitched, and a trace of greed flashed in his eyes, though his expression quickly returned to normal.

In the pitch-black night, the Fifteenth Prince did not notice.

“What things?” the emperor asked calmly.

“Regarding the State Preceptor of Zhuzhao Country,” said the Fifteenth Prince. “I suspect that the Great Shaman might actually be the State Preceptor of Zhuzhao Country.”

“Ah…?” The Nanzhao Emperor’s face showed utter astonishment. He exclaimed, “How could that be? The State Preceptor of Zhuzhao Country holds a rank equivalent to their emperor. Why would he come to a small place like ours?”

“Because something happened to him,” the Fifteenth Prince replied.

“I heard that internal conflicts arose within the Dao Family. It seems the situation escalated to a matter of life and death. A major event occurred several years ago—what exactly it was, I couldn’t determine. However, I am certain that this event dealt a severe blow to the State Preceptor. When you align the timing, it coincides almost perfectly with the period shortly before the Great Shaman arrived in our Nanzhao.

Even if the Zhuzhao State Preceptor were to return now, restoring his position would be next to impossible. My guess is that this is why he refuses to return.”

The news brought by the Fifteenth Prince was nothing short of monumental.

The Nanzhao Emperor pondered for a moment and finally said, “These words must not be shared with outsiders. Let us observe further before making any decisions.”

The Fifteenth Prince nodded and then added, “There is one more matter I need to tell you, imperial brother.”