Chen Mo was uncertain if extending their lifespans by five hundred years would eventually bore his other wives, as they were mortal. In any case, there was plenty of time, and he decided to consult them about it years later. As for his children, Chen Mo did not intend to let them take any life-extending medicine, as doing so might cause them harm. His descendants would have to find their own fortunes.
Ever since Elder Lin began the second course of Chen Mo’s medicine, he had felt his body growing stronger by the day. A month later, when the medicine ran out, he felt as if he had shed ten years of age. In reality, he was only around sixty and not particularly advanced in years. However, he could no longer patiently wait for "that person" to step down. Now that his health had recovered, he wanted to make a bold move; as long as he secretly eliminated that person, the position would naturally fall to him. After all, he was that person’s designated successor, a fact clearly recorded in official documents. Once that happened, his ascension would be a matter of course. Thus, the plan was set in motion.
In the office of Elder Wu at Taiye Pond, Elder Wu sighed after receiving the news. "He has finally reached this point. Alas, take him down."
Chapter 243