FID – Chapter 655

Chapter 655: Do You Take Me for a Woman?

Taking the token and seeing the patterns on it, Feng Qingbai’s eyelids twitched violently, and his expression changed drastically.

Noticing this, Liu Yusheng immediately signaled to her family with her eyes.

The Liu family members stood up one after another and left the main hall.

There were some matters they were better off not knowing.

Their seamless understanding of the situation left Duan Ting in awe.

Liu Yusheng’s actions were not due to a lack of trust in her family, but rather because, at times, the less one knew, the better.

“Feng Qingbai, do you recognize this token?” Liu Yusheng asked after her family had walked away.

Feng Qingbai glanced at the young woman, then took out a token from his own robes. At first glance, it was identical to the one in his hand.

Black, about half the size of a palm, with golden patterns carved onto its surface.

What was most astonishing was that when Feng Qingbai placed the two tokens together, their edges fit perfectly, forming a complete pattern—

A golden dragon soaring through the clouds!

However, the lower half was missing.

“The Sacred Dragon Token,” Feng Qingbai explained softly to the young woman. “There is a legend that whoever possesses the Sacred Dragon Token can rule the world. But the token was split into four pieces, and no one knows who holds the other parts. For hundreds of years, no one has been able to gather them all.”

Duan Ting added, “Each piece of the Sacred Dragon Token represents control over a powerful force. Every nation is desperate to obtain them. If all four pieces were brought together, their combined forces would be as strong as an entire army.”

Liu Yusheng suddenly understood and looked at Feng Qingbai. “So, the force you command that is even more powerful than the Shadow Guards—is it the Sacred Dragon Token?”

“They are called the Sacred Dragon Guards,” Feng Qingbai replied. “Anyone who possesses this token keeps it a closely guarded secret to avoid becoming a target of countless enemies. I suspect that the reason Prince Ting ended up like this also has something to do with the Sacred Dragon Token.”

Leaning against the back of his wheelchair, Duan Ting let out a bitter smile. “You seem to have a guess for everything. And you’re right. My maternal grandfather’s family was once a dominant force in Beicang, the most powerful military family and home to the Grand General for over two hundred years. Then, a great upheaval struck, and in a single night, the family collapsed. The position of Grand General fell to another. My mother passed away when I was five. As for me… I ended up like this because certain people knew that my family’s Sacred Dragon Token had been passed down to me. They searched for it relentlessly but couldn’t find it—yet they also couldn’t let me grow stronger.”

He didn’t need to say more—Liu Yusheng understood.

Those people crippled Duan Ting and ensured he lost the ability to have children.

That way, he would remain disabled for life, and without any descendants, he would be permanently removed from the struggle for the throne.

In the future, once Duan Ting dies, his lineage would be completely severed.

With no successor to the Sacred Dragon Token, those people would have a greater chance at seizing it.

As for the ones who harmed Duan Ting, it could only be the Beicang royal family.

Liu Yusheng sighed. “I can help you stand again, but as for your ability to have children, I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do.”

“Being able to stand again is more than enough. I don’t ask for much,” Duan Ting paused, then looked at the two of them seriously. “I sincerely apologize for testing you both earlier. But I had to be certain that I could trust you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have dared to reveal the Sacred Dragon Token today.”

Once the Sacred Dragon Token was exposed, anyone who understood its significance would struggle to suppress their greed.

But now, he was certain—Feng Qingbai was an exception. Otherwise, he would never have revealed his own Sacred Dragon Token in return.

Liu Yusheng was the same.

They were people who valued relationships over power and personal gain.

“Stay away from Shengsheng from now on,” Feng Qingbai said, tossing the Sacred Dragon Token back to him.

Catching the token, Duan Ting smirked. “Why are you so jealous? Do you really think I could compete with you like this?”

Liu Yusheng nodded. “That’s true. Prince Ting would make a great best friend.”

“…Are you treating me like a woman?”

“Well, the only thing separating you from one is your body.”

Duan Ting cursed internally.

Now that everything had been laid out, preparations for Duan Ting’s surgery had to begin.

He couldn’t stay in Xinghua Village forever—if he did, the border would descend into chaos.

The surgery was scheduled for the next day.

That night, Grandma Liu and her two daughters-in-law prepared an exceptionally lavish dinner.

Naturally, it was to treat their dear Axiu, and at the same time, to let Duan Ting have a hearty meal before going under the knife.

But to Duan Ting, it felt eerily like a final supper.

Just like how condemned prisoners were given a full meal before walking to the execution platform.

Sending him off on his last journey.

Was the Liu family courtyard implying that he wouldn’t survive the operating table?

“Tomorrow, I’ll be undergoing treatment. We’ve known each other for quite some time now—aren’t any of you even a little worried?” He felt rather unsettled.

“If our Nannan has decided to treat you, that means she’s confident. What’s there to worry about?” Grandma Liu said matter-of-factly.

“If she can’t cure you, you’ll just stay in the wheelchair. It won’t make much of a difference,” Grandpa Liu chimed in.

The rest of the Liu family nodded in agreement, even scoffing at his hint of concern.

Duan Ting was now certain—everyone in the Liu family courtyard was extraordinary.

They were nothing like ordinary village folk.

Who else could be this carefree in such a situation? Especially Liu Yusheng and Feng Qingbai—neither of them showed the slightest reaction, as if cutting him open tomorrow was just another routine task. They were completely indifferent.

Thinking about how the young woman once said he was nothing more than a slab of pork in her eyes, Duan Ting couldn’t help but feel like a pig about to be led to the slaughterhouse.

There were no words to describe how awful that feeling was.

That night, when the world was silent and deep in slumber—

A familiar guest once again found his way into the young maiden’s bedroom.

With practiced ease, he slipped inside and burrowed into her blankets, pulling her into his embrace.

Liu Yusheng yawned, barely managing to open her sleepy eyes. “There are still people in the inner courtyard. Behave yourself. Watch for a bit, then go back to sleep.”

Breathing in the faint fragrance from the girl’s body, the man hummed in response, his voice low. “I won’t mess with you tonight. Just sleep.”

Tomorrow, she would have to expend an immense amount of energy and concentration. He wouldn’t choose this moment to act recklessly—he just wanted to quietly stay by her side.

The girl was too drowsy to reply. Hearing his words, she simply adjusted into a more comfortable position in his arms and drifted off into deep sleep.

Feng Qingbai’s lips curved slightly, his gaze softening. Lowering his head, he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead before closing his eyes.

The next morning, after breakfast, the doors to the small clinic were shut.

Everyone in the Liu family courtyard knew that a major surgery was taking place inside. For the rest of the day, they instinctively moved with extra care, lowering their voices and avoiding any unnecessary noise to avoid disturbing those inside.

Even when visitors came to call, Grandma Liu would quietly meet them outside, exchange a few words, and send them on their way.

“If Nannan really manages to heal him, word will spread far and wide. Her reputation will only grow,” Liu Zhiqiu murmured to Feng Qingbai with a sigh.

Restoring movement to someone who had been unable to walk for years—such a feat was unprecedented, not only in Nanling but perhaps in the entire world. The impact it would have was unimaginable.

Hearing his words, Feng Qingbai shook his head. “This matter must never be leaked, or it will bring trouble to the Liu family.”

Liu Zhiqiu pouted. “I know, I was just saying. If word really got out, Nannan’s reputation would certainly rise, but those who want Prince Ting dead would also come knocking on our door.”

Did they really take him for a brainless fool?