Chapter 259: Chapter 259 He’s My Closest Kin, I Like Him 2

Si Mingjing hesitated, wanting to speak but then stopped herself. "Your Majesty, I dare not say."

The King of Gendaya was in no mood to entertain her beating around the bush. He scolded her harshly, "Speak now! Otherwise, I’ll chop you into mincemeat!"

Si Mingjing, terrified and intimidated by the king’s authority, stammered, "It requires the flesh of a close relative as a medicinal guide."

What a deep trap!The King of Gendaya glared at Si Mingjing, grinding his teeth. "Si Mingjing, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Si Mingjing’s voice was steady and unhurried, not caring in the slightest whether the King of Gendaya saw through her deadly intentions.

"Your Majesty, you have been cursed with a Poisonous Insect. The one who cursed you must bear a deep grudge against you! All her resentment is within that Poisonous Insect. If there isn’t a significant enough sacrifice as a medicinal guide, how can the Poisonous Insect in your brain be stabilized? As the saying goes, ’you can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.’"

Si Mingjing’s words made a lot of sense. But the King of Gendaya knew this woman harbored ill intentions!

The queen was right; this woman was stirring up trouble!Nevertheless, even knowing she was causing chaos, the King of Gendaya felt he had to believe her rather than doubt, for this concerned his health.

After suffering from chronic migraines for so long and finally encountering a chance for a cure, who wouldn’t be terrified of the slightest mishap? Only the King of Gendaya himself knew the depth of that fear.

It’s like when people pray to gods and Buddhas. Do they truly believe in their existence? Often, it’s simply because they prefer to err on the side of belief, seeking spiritual solace because they cannot afford to lose.

At this moment, Si Mingjing had seized upon the King of Gendaya’s fear of losing and was unabashedly exploiting it.

"Si Mingjing, do you believe I won’t slaughter you?!" The King of Gendaya was seething with rage.

Si Mingjing remained respectful, neither servile nor overbearing. "Your Majesty, if you are unwilling to use the flesh of a close relative as a medicinal guide and are willing to accept the risks of acupuncture, then I can perform it on you right now. However, I would require you to sign a waiver of liability. I fear that if any mishap were to befall you, I would be slaughtered. Though I am a physician, I too cherish my life."

"Hmph, do you think if something were to happen to me, you could still walk out of this Royal Palace alive?"

"Your Majesty, it is precisely because I am worried that I need you to give me a waiver of liability. I have already informed you of the risks of acupuncture. If there is no medicinal guide, and you are unwilling to give me a waiver, then you might as well chop me into mincemeat. For me, it’s death either way."

The veins on the King of Gendaya’s face bulged. His head throbbed painfully due to his rage. He clutched his head, unable to bear it.

Si Mingjing stood by his side, motionless.

The King of Gendaya raged furiously but was forced to compromise. "Tell me then, whose flesh do you want cut for the medicinal guide? You had better think carefully before you answer! I will only give you one chance!"

There was no need to think it over carefully at all. Si Mingjing was just that blatantly malicious.

"Your Majesty, this should be your decision. After all, only you know which of your close kin is the most filial. However, if I must name someone, I think you could choose publicly from those dearest to you. The Poisonous Insect’s resentment towards you comes from the person who inflicted the curse. How could they have cursed you if not for a profound hatred? Only a pain that cuts you to the quick can attract and stabilize the Poisonous Insect in your brain."

The King of Gendaya squinted with cold eyes, the desire to kill Si Mingjing surging within him again. "If you want my royal son to chop off his hand, just say it!"

"Your Majesty is wise," Si Mingjing’s voice rose slightly.

"You vicious girl!"

Not as malicious as your son! I’m someone who always seeks vengeance. Coming from Prison Star, if I were too kind and didn’t seek revenge, I wouldn’t have lived to see the day I returned to Earth! All my kindness is reserved for those who have no conflicts of interest with me, those who genuinely care for me and treat me well. As for those who wished me harm and nearly killed me, sorry, no kindness for them!

"Your Majesty, it’s now up to your decision."

The King of Gendaya said angrily, "Once I am cured, I will slaughter you!"

Whether you have the ability remains to be seen! She had already investigated the situation thoroughly. Of the Four Undersea Nations, the Mu Continent was the strongest, and dragons were its most revered clan. Any nation that harmed dragons would face the Mu Continent’s furious retaliation! Then, if she revealed her identity! She’d like to see if the King of Gendaya would dare touch her.

Seeing that she still refused to yield, the King of Gendaya waved a large hand, his eyes narrowed. "Guards! Go tell Gaoyang his crimes have enraged the entire nation. If he wants to give the people an explanation, he must sever an arm as penance and apologize to the nation. This is his only way to save himself!"

Besides, that arm of his was beyond saving anyway. Seeing this woman’s vicious demeanor, it was clear she wouldn’t treat Gaoyang. The entire medical team had already stated that the blood vessels in Gaoyang’s arm were irreparably damaged. Short of divine intervention, if it wasn’t amputated promptly, his life would be endangered. I’m doing this for my son’s well-being! He will serve as the medicinal guide for me, and I will forgive all his transgressions. This is far more merciful than stripping him of his Crown Prince title!thought the King of Gendaya.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After the messenger left, the King of Gendaya said harshly, "Rest assured, the moment you are no longer useful to me, I will make sure to slaughter you!"

"If Your Majesty insists on repaying kindness with malice, I have nothing more to say. However, as a physician, since I have promised to cure your ailment, I will still do my duty and fulfill my responsibilities. Once the medicinal guide arrives, I will perform the acupuncture."

Zhang Muguang, standing beside her, was trying hard to minimize his presence, worried for his Junior Sister, and even more for himself.

The King of Gendaya snorted and stormed off.

After the King of Gendaya had gone, Zhang Muguang said anxiously, "Junior Sister, why were you so aggressive? How will we escape when the time comes?"

"Do you also think I’m malicious?" Si Mingjing suddenly raised her gaze.

Zhang Muguang shook his head. "I’ve seen that patient’s arm. When they captured me, they ordered me to treat him, but I was powerless. His arm is ruined. If it’s not amputated, his life will be in danger."

Si Mingjing’s expression softened. "Senior Brother, thank you for not calling me malicious."

Zhang Muguang said, "I am only afraid you might get hurt. That king might truly slaughter us."

"Don’t worry, I have my Amulet," Si Mingjing said confidently.

Is her Amulet Mo Yinhe?Zhang Muguang thought. Mo Yinhe was indeed a world-renowned figure with towering influence. Zhang Muguang felt that Si Mingjing was like a light in his life, a light that, regrettably, was out of reach.

A bitter taste filled Zhang Muguang’s mouth. Clinging to a last shred of fantasy, he asked, "Junior Sister, do you like Mr. Mo?"

"Um... yes."

Si Mingjing, though stubbornly unwilling to admit her feelings to Mo Yinhe, didn’t want to hide them from Zhang Muguang. She was afraid of giving her Senior Brother the wrong impression and causing him unnecessary distress.She genuinely valued this Senior Brother and hoped to build a lasting bond with him. She had no biological brothers but longed for one; even a Senior Brother was better than no brother at all.

So, she repeated, "In this world, he is the closest person to me."

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