Chapter 324: In the Midst of Treatment
Yun Zhonghe looked at her, seeing her as a broken vase that was already shattered and beyond repair, he didn’t bother to speak much, just curiously eyeing Senior Xing Bu for a few moments before asking suddenly, “Senior, did you drink earlier? Why do you look so tipsy?”
He remembered that when he woke up earlier, Senior Xing Bu was also in a state like someone who had been drinking, but now she seemed to have returned to normal, making him feel somewhat puzzled. Could it be that he had misjudged things?
Xing Bu froze for a moment, her eyes, like those of a cat trying to escape after doing something wrong, darted back up immediately. With a forced laugh, she responded, “Drunk? Hahaha… It must be your eyes playing tricks on you!”
Yun Zhonghe: “…”
He rolled his eyes with exasperation.
Sigh, he felt so tired all of a sudden, he was unwilling to keep talking anymore.
Just waking up, he had been harassed by Xing Bu until every fiber of his being felt drained. He guessed that life would probably be filled with such commotions in the future.
With these thoughts in mind, he couldn’t help feeling slightly suffocated, frustration welling up within him.
Forget it, forget it.
He tried to console himself that since things were this way, he might as well let them take their natural course.
Being bothered by Xing Bu had given him such a headache, Yun Zhonghe noticed that he was in a strange but somewhat familiar place, presumably the medical wing of the Immortal Alliance branch.
The room wasn’t too big or too small, designed simply, containing only a bed but not just any bed—this was a warm jade bed.
Such a bed wasn’t just an ordinary item; once patients entered and the mechanism activated, they would experience a gentle outpouring of spiritual energy from the bed, slowly nurturing the body and accelerating injury recovery.
It felt similar to medical-grade magical items, exceptionally valuable goods indeed.
Considering that it was the Immortal Alliance, even a branch could spare no expense.
Yun Zhonghe roughly figured out his situation: After losing consciousness during a battle, he was brought to the Immortal Alliance branch for treatment due to post-battle dizziness.
Then, he sensed that the spiritual energy fluctuations within his body had returned to normal, and his spiritual power was significantly increased although he still felt a bit weak.
“Xing Bu…”
As Yun Zhonghe was about to ask Senior Xing Bu what happened while he was unconscious, the door to his room suddenly swung open.
Two medics in pure white robes entered. They were part of the Immortal Alliance and specialized in treating injured personnel.
They quickly approached Yun Zhonghe’s bedside, ready to check his condition.
Noticing Yun Zhonghe had woken up, the two medics smiled warmly and asked a few light-hearted questions about his well-being while continuing their examination.
One medic gently took his pulse, while the other retrieved a peculiar prop shaped like an jade bowl from their sleeve.
Seeing this, the medic lightly tossed the bowl, which then floated steadily above Yun Zhonghe, emitting a soft yet warm glow.
He suddenly felt like he was under stage lights, feeling the glow penetrating his skin, probing the internal condition of his body similarly to how X-rays work in their world.
Moments later, the medic gestured, and the jade bowl gracefully returned to their hand. Closing their eyes, they used spiritual energy to carefully examine the detection data inside the bowl.
“Mr. Yun,” they began, “your recovery looks promising; you should be able to leave in two or three days.”
“Thank you,” Yun Zhonghe replied sincerely.
The two nodded and then departed, leaving Yun Zhonghe little time to further converse with Senior Xing Bu before two more figures in Immortal Alliance uniforms hastily entered.
“Mr. Yun, we are members of the Immortal Alliance from Cangzhou City. We’re here to assist in investigating the events in Tianhai City. We need to gather some information from you.”
Members of the Immortal Alliance from Cangzhou City?
Yun Zhonghe was startled, examining the two individuals before realizing they looked familiar. He recalled having seen them multiple times in Cangzhou City.
It seemed likely that the powerful Dao forces invoked during the battle involving Su Xiaoxiao and Yun Zhonghe had caused Tianhai City’s local Immortal Alliance to believe the situation was beyond their control. As a result, they had called for reinforcements, mobilizing more members across different regions.
This explained why the Immortal Alliance took time to arrive — they were short-handed and rushing prematurely could increase casualties, failing to effectively control the situation.
After a thorough two-hour discussion, the investigation into Yun Zhonghe came to a close.
Having aligned opinions with Mu Jixue and others beforehand, Yun Zhonghe provided statements as they’d agreed upon, and the investigators found nothing unusual in his responses.
Where explanations were possible, Yun Zhonghe gave reasonable answers; where they weren’t, he cleverly blamed shadow demons. After all, Yun Zhonghe and his group had encountered demon cultivators on their way to Tianhai City, confirmed by combat records of Tianhai City’s Immortal Alliance—a fact bolstered by the encounter between Mu Jixue and a formidable shadow demon recently at Chen Manor.
This explained why the initial combat escalated and involved the Dao forces.
In their narrative, they described the conflict between the shadow demon and the corpse ancestor over devouring the latter’s power, leading to the demon’s departure after the successful consumption.
Considering Mu Jixue had already overcome a second-tier corpse, it wasn’t implausible for the demon to try to devour a corpse ancestor next.
In any case, pointing fingers at the demons was always a safe option!
Besides, recent demon activity in the Cultivation Realm had alarmed everyone, suggesting sinister intentions.
However, when recounting the event, Yun Zhonghe skillfully evaded Chen Leling’s involvement, aligning with the pre-arranged story — assuming Chen Leling had been consumed by the shadow demon.
Given her precarious position and the uncertain stance of the Immortal Alliance toward such entities, keeping her hidden seemed a wise move.
Moreover, Yun Zhonghe and the others, after extensive deliberation, resolved to keep Chen Leling’s involvement secret to avoid unnecessary complications.
With everything already covered regarding the Disaster Empress, it mattered little more.
Despite knowing each other—Yun Zhonghe being regarded somewhat influential in Cangzhou City—they remained respectful and cordial, departing politely after concluding their work.
“Mr. Yun, we wish you a quick recovery. Do come home when you can; your hometown is eagerly waiting for your return. You’re our city’s pride.”
Yun Zhonghe nodded and respectfully replied, “Certainly! I will.”
After the investigators left, peace was restored to the room.
By observing their reactions, Yun Zhonghe deduced that the outcome had followed their expectations — successfully concealing the truth about the disaster empress and Chen Leling.
No longer needing to worry excessively about Chen Leling, he felt relatively secure as long as caution was exercised. The only ongoing concern was the disaster empress residing within Su Xiaoxiao.
Dealing with her posed a significant threat.
For complete resolution, eradicating her became essential. This required immense strength, currently beyond Yun Zhonghe’s reach.
Even if they intensified their training efforts, reaching the necessary power levels before her inevitable resurgence seemed uncertain.
Lost in thought, his gaze turned to Senior Xing Bu involuntarily.
Xing Bu raised her hands, indicating her helplessness, “Don’t look at me, that thing has aligned with its purpose. I’m powerless against it.”
Praying to her, even if he did, would likely exceed her capacity.
Sighing in despair, the best he could do now was accelerate his cultivation with Mu Jixue, amassing more strength and reserves.
Remarkably, Mu Jixue was on the brink of forming a dantian, and once she succeeded, a surge in their power levels was inevitable.
Remember, the upcoming sect trials were also crucial, offering an invaluable opportunity to gain entry into the Four Beasts Secret Realm upon good performance, thereby further enhancing their potential!
Right, seize every chance to enter the Four Beasts Secret Realm!
At that moment, someone knocked softly at the door, breaking Yun Zhonghe’s train of thought.
Tap tap.
Another guest arrived.
Outside, the sun shone brightly, its rays soft yet penetrating. The door, traditional wooden, opaque at the bottom, translucent at the top, allowed glimpses through its lattice.
Standing outside, the outline of the visitors was visible.
From the door’s light and shadow, two female silhouettes emerged, one notably taller than the other.
Could it be Su Xiaoxiao and Su Xinghe?
As the door opened, two exquisite figures stepped in, both dressed in white, striking in their identical beauty, one mature and the other youthful.
