Lin Qian entered his father's bedroom, where Emperor Lin still lay quietly on the bed, his chest rising and falling rhythmically.
As his father breathed in and out, the soul force from the surrounding world was slowly being absorbed into his body in a continuous cycle.
Despite not eating, as a Transcendent Realm soul martial artist, Emperor Lin no longer needed food to sustain his body. The spiritual energy alone was sufficient.
He was using qi to nourish his body.
Lin Qian's mother, Yun Yunyan, remained seated at the bedside, her expression full of worry as she tightly held her husband's hand, smiling gently as she looked at him.
"Mother, my chancellor has already thoroughly investigated. Father's body is uninjured, and there's no danger to his life. In fact, his cultivation realm seems to be improving at an unusually fast rate," Lin Qian said softly, standing behind his mother. "So, there's no need to worry too much about Father."
Yun Yunyan nodded slightly, looking at Emperor Lin on the bed. "Qian'er, did you know? When I first found your father, I never imagined that one day, that dirty, wild-looking boy would become my husband."
"Back then, your father was quite foolish—he ate and drank as if he had never seen food before. But one day, he suddenly fainted and slept for an entire month. When he woke up, he had changed."
"He was no longer foolish but became honest, kind, and incredibly talented in cultivation. Even though he had no cultivation level at the time and was merely a strong ordinary man, he managed to catch up to my realm in just three years and became a Sky Step Soul Martial Artist in the Void-breaking Realm."
"Later, during our elopement, we were once hunted down. We were trapped in an ancient ruin, and your father fainted again, this time for an entire year. When he woke up, he had already broken through to the Transcendent Realm and led me out of the ruins."
Yun Yunyan's words moved Lin Qian deeply. He had heard from Yun Lianbu that his father had been foolish in his early years, but he had never known the full story of his father's transformation.
Hearing his mother's recounting now, Lin Qian realized that every time his father fell unconscious, he underwent a significant transformation. What was the reason behind this?
However, Yun Yunyan's words made Lin Qian understand that she was subtly telling him that each time his father had been unconscious, a drastic change occurred. This time would likely be no different.
"After hearing what your mother has said, Qian'er, do you still think there's no reason to worry about your father?" Yun Yunyan turned to him, her eyes filled with concern. "Things don't just happen without reason. Qian'er, what do you think is really going on here?"
If Yun Yunyan hadn't said anything, Lin Qian might not have been suspicious. But now, he couldn't help but think there was a hidden secret about his father.
"Mother, even with the chancellor's help and the aid of our chief physician, we can't determine Father's exact condition," Lin Qian said, his face full of concern as he looked at Emperor Lin lying on the bed.
Unless Zhuge Ming and Hua Sheng could personally examine his father, it would be difficult to get a clear answer.
After hearing Yun Yunyan recount her past experiences, Zhuge Ming and Hua Sheng came to a new conclusion after some discussion.
"Your Majesty, it's likely that the true cause of the Supreme Emperor's condition lies in his soul. The soul is the essence of a being, and his coma may be related to that," Zhuge Ming's voice echoed in Lin Qian's mind.
"Your Majesty, I agree with the chancellor's assessment. While I can't make a definitive conclusion, I am confident that the Supreme Emperor's state is stable, and there's no threat to his life," Hua Sheng added.
Hearing this, Lin Qian nodded in relief. As long as his father was safe, the rest could be handled.
"Your Majesty!" A voice suddenly came from outside the room.
Lin Qian turned toward the door and said, "Come in!"
"By your command!" With that, a figure entered and kneeled before him.
Yun Yunyan curiously looked over at the newcomer. From the attire, she could tell that this was one of Lin Qian's War Beast Generals.
The figure, though similar to a human in form, was covered in thick golden fur, with dog-like ears on top of his head. His face was quite human-like, but his features still retained the traits of a canine soul beast.
"Jin Mao, what is it?" Lin Qian asked.
Jin Mao was a War Beast General whom Lin Qian remembered well. His appearance reminded Lin Qian of a pet from his previous life, so he had given him the name Jin Mao.
Jin Mao respectfully held up a book and reported, "Your Majesty, I've found the Body Refining Manual you specifically requested. I've brought it here immediately."
After speaking, Jin Mao lowered his head and handed the book to Lin Qian.
Body Refining!
Hearing those words, Lin Qian trembled with excitement, his shoulders shaking as he quickly took the book from Jin Mao and began reading it carefully.
The complete, authentic Body Refining Manual!
Without hesitation, Lin Qian sent the manual into the Huaxia Empire, instantly transferring it to Zhuge Ming's hands.
"Chancellor, quickly review this manual. Can it help us complete the Puppet Body Project?" Lin Qian's voice boomed in Zhuge Ming's mind, causing his head to buzz.
Zhuge Ming was just as ecstatic, but his hands shook as he carefully flipped through the pages.
His reading speed was incredibly fast, and within moments, he had finished the entire book. Taking a deep breath, Zhuge Ming's voice trembled as he said, "Your Majesty, although it will take some time, the Puppet Body Project can now officially begin, and I'm certain it will be successful!"
Upon hearing Zhuge Ming's confirmation, Lin Qian threw his head back and laughed madly, "Hahaha..."
Yun Yunyan was startled by Lin Qian's laughter, not understanding what was happening. However, Jin Mao, still kneeling, knew very well why his emperor was so thrilled.
Once the Puppet Body Project succeeded, the empire's great figures could use puppet bodies to descend into this world ahead of time, helping the emperor conquer all sides.