Chapter 1073: I Can Heal

Chapter 1073: I Can Heal

Sure enough, there were clues.

Lin Nuo noticed the stark difference in the Ice Dragon’s attitude towards Qin Shili compared to its demeanor with him; perhaps there was a life-saving favor from years ago.

Moreover, Qin Shili possessed a unique ice and snow ability, which could mean she was exceptionally gifted or had received help from an esteemed figure.

And this Ice Dragon might just be that esteemed figure.

Well, it’s not human, and its size isn’t large among dragons.

Maybe the narrowness of this underground passage affected its stature.

Lin Nuo interrupted their conversation:

“I just want to say this: Second Martial Sister, you can reminisce to your heart’s content. But I think this dragon is trying to get close to you. You might want to check inside; your old man has already been frozen into an ice statue.”

“Father? Him?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Shili quickly stepped back, drawing her Sharp Ice Sword toward the Ice Dragon.

“You laid a hand on my father?!”

The Ice Dragon was unbothered, calmly replying:

“Yes, I froze your father. He is poisoned and will soon die. But I’ve delayed his death, essentially putting his body on pause. Once I unfreeze him, he’ll still be able to move, but the poison will continue to spread.”

“Poisoned? What kind of poison? He left in good health.” Qin Shili questioned.

“A form of demonic poison. I can’t specify what it is; my knowledge is limited. Some Demon Practitioners intercepted them at the exit, and he got poisoned, forcing him to retreat. I couldn’t save him, so I had no choice but to encase him in ice. If you want to unfreeze him, just know your time together will be short.”

The Ice Dragon spoke seriously, making Qin Shili anxious.

If that’s the case, then her father might not have much time left?

“I’m going to see my father.”

“Follow me.”

With that, the Ice Dragon led the way, heading towards the direction Lin Nuo just came from.

Soon, the three entered another realm, filled with numerous people encased in ice, one of whom had already shattered.

“Are you trying to unfreeze that person?”

The Ice Dragon turned and asked Lin Nuo.

Lin Nuo shrugged:

“Just a little test. Luckily, I had the foresight, so it only broke a minor underling. Your ice seems tough to undo with conventional methods.”

“If you act recklessly, it will lead to great mistakes.”

“I’m more awake than you think; you’re the one who randomly wants to kill me. Don’t try to lecture me on rationality.”

Lin Nuo retorted, really? This reckless dragon was trying to play the elder role?

The Ice Dragon didn’t argue back. In fact, it realized it was a bit rash; after all, it had to defend this place with the mentality of ‘better to mistakenly kill than to let go’, and ended up clashing with Lin Nuo.

The result was humiliating – it was defeated by Lin Nuo.

Qin Shili approached Qin Zhu, her hand resting on his icy figure.

“Father… I…”

“Don’t you dare unfreeze him; the consequences would be catastrophic.”

The Ice Dragon reminded Qin Shili again. She was a sensible person and wouldn’t rashly unfreeze him.

“How can I save my father? Does he have to be frozen here for eternity?”

Qin Shili earnestly asked the Ice Dragon, but it could only sigh in response:

“I told you; I don’t know what the poison specifically is, and I have no way to save him. Until I find someone who can help, I will need to keep him frozen. He saved my life, and I don’t wish for him to die.”

“Your father saved you?”

“Yes. My clan fell from grace and I was hunted down, lost with my kin, but Lord Qin saved me and took me in, allowing me to be who I am today. I certainly don’t wish for his death. Unfortunately, I truly can’t save him.”

“This…”

Qin Shili was in turmoil; if this dragon couldn’t save her father, then who could?

To dispel the demonic poison, she would need the help of an Immortal, where skilled physicians resided.

But she had already treaded the path of the demon; going to find an Immortal could only bring trouble, right?

What should she do?

“Is it the poison from that Qin Dao gang?”

Lin Nuo approached Qin Zhu’s body to observe, formulating an idea.

“I don’t know who it is. But it’s definitely demonic poison; that much I can be sure of. My kin suffered from it too, and they all died quickly, it’s terrifying.” replied the Ice Dragon.

“Are you certain it’s demonic poison? Not something else?” Lin Nuo continued to inquire.

“Absolutely.” The Ice Dragon answered firmly.

“Alright, if it’s demonic poison, this can be resolved easily.”

Lin Nuo said,

“Second Martial Sister, you can unfreeze him. I’ll dispel the poison.”

“Don’t act recklessly. You have only one chance. If you can’t save him, then he’ll die. You don’t even know the true name of this poison; how can you talk about treatment?”

The Ice Dragon hurriedly stopped Lin Nuo, thinking if he really had that ability, he wouldn’t be asking it whether it was demonic poison.

Those with skills could diagnose themselves.

“I don’t know what exact poison he’s been afflicted with. But it doesn’t matter; as long as it’s demonic poison, I can dispel it. Worst case, his cultivation gets ruined, but he can live. I’m not interested in finding any divine doctors, and just like you said, there’s only one chance. I won’t trust them.”

“To be able to dispense treatment without knowing the specifics of the toxin? Nonsense; that just doesn’t make sense.” The Ice Dragon continued to refute Lin Nuo.

“Then let the family decide. Second Martial Sister, you make the call; if we save him, I’ll go for it. If you don’t trust me, then let him stay frozen. As for finding a divine doctor, I’m not that interested.”

“I trust you.”

Qin Shili’s response was equally steadfast.

The Ice Dragon couldn’t comprehend; who was this boy that she trusted so deeply?

It’s often said to treat the symptoms, but if you don’t even know the symptoms, how can you treat it?

“You’re too reckless.” The Ice Dragon said to Qin Shili.

“Not in the slightest. I can understand your confusion about Lin Nuo’s strength. I’m willing to bear the consequences. Lin Nuo, this ice technique requires specific spells to undo; once you’re ready, I will proceed to unfreeze.”

“Alright, wait a moment.”

Lin Nuo first tossed several magical talismans around Qin Zhu to set up their formation.

He quickly arranged it and allowed Qin Shili to start casting her spell.

The Ice Dragon still didn’t grasp how tossing a few magical talismans would save a person; it felt too risky.

But having failed to persuade them, and seeing Qin Shili had faith in Lin Nuo, it had no choice but to step back and pray for Qin Zhu’s safety.

Before long, the ice surrounding Qin Zhu began to thaw, allowing him to move once more.

“Cough, cough… What is this… Shili, is it you… cough cough…”

Seeing Qin Shili there, Qin Zhu was overwhelmed, yet he coughed uncontrollably, even spitting blood, his body extremely weak.

“Father, please bear with me a little longer. Lin Nuo, it’s over to you.”

“Understood.”

With that, Lin Nuo began chanting spells, channeling his energy as the surrounding talismans activated, shining with a purple magical light.

“Ah…!”

Qin Zhu felt a heart-wrenching pain, crying out in agony, and Qin Shili could only watch anxiously.

But she turned away, not allowing Lin Nuo to stop.

She could only trust Lin Nuo now.

After a long while, Qin Zhu finally stopped coughing.