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Chapter 1384 - 619: The Old Man (Part 2)

Xue Yunting secretly sought people to inquire and only then discovered that several medicinal materials in the prescription were extremely toxic. Ordinary people taking them would face certain death. Conventional treatment methods almost never use such potent drugs, unless for those on the brink of death with incurable diseases.

Though Xue Yunting comforted herself that it must be due to the uniqueness of the young lady’s condition that such potent medicines were used, she truly did not dare to mention it at all to the young lady.

Compared to Xue Yunting’s shock and fear, Ye Danshan’s reaction was much calmer and composed.

She understood her own body better than anyone.

Ye Danshan had previously sensed that every time after taking the medicine, her condition would slightly improve, but it didn’t last long. Often by midnight, a severe backlash would begin, engulfing her in pain.

Recently, these backlashes almost started by sunset after taking the medicine at noon. That’s why she had been going to bed early these days, fearing that Xue Yunting would discover her deteriorating condition, barely holding on, increasing their worries unnecessarily.

Life and death are predestined. Coming to Thunder City was a final gamble. If there’s truly no hope, she would accept it.

However, the arrival of Ding Hui instilled a glimmer of hope in Ye Danshan’s heart.

"Divine Doctor Ding, do you have any means to cure my illness?"

With Ye Danshan’s hopeful words, everyone’s eyes fell on Ding Hui.

"Well, that depends on whether Master Quan Heng is willing to show some leniency."

What does this have to do with Master Quan Heng?

Ye Danshan and Xue Yunting looked puzzled at Monk Quan Heng, who slowly nodded in response.

"I will certainly find a way to fulfill what Master Ding mentioned on the road!"

"Good!"

After a pause, Ding Hui said: "Curing your illness is not that difficult. It just so happens that I have some ideas, and I’d like to try them. If you’re willing to accept my treatment, I assure you, I can cure your illness, and you’ll definitely survive. At most, there might be some changes to your body."

Body... changes?

Ye Danshan and Xue Yunting tilted their heads slightly, confused.

"Is it... appearance? Will it disfigure me?"

Ye Danshan touched her face, expressing concern.

"You can interpret it that way; it’s somewhat the case." Ding Hui smirked slyly, while Monk Quan Heng chanted a ’Amitabha,’ and no further discussion ensued from the rest of the group.

Xue Yunting wanted to object, but looking at her young lady whom she considered like a sister, she had to admit, compared to death, she could more readily accept disfigurement as a consequence.

Living is more important than anything else.

"A person’s outer appearance is just a skeleton covered with skin. Please, Divine Doctor Ding, save my life!"

Having come to terms, Ye Danshan knelt down to show respect.

Xue Yunting hurriedly knelt down in front of Ding Hui as well.

"No need to stand on ceremony." Ding Hui agreed with a smile, then sat down and began to write a prescription.

Currently, she is quite valued, having secured many good things from Song Zhenrong and the Rebel Army. Therefore, she required very few medicinal materials, and soon finished writing the list.

Xue Yunting stretched her neck, curious to see what medicinal materials were on the prescription, but Ding Hui handed it over to Monk Quan Heng upon completion.

"See if An Mansion will provide the medicinal materials. If not, send the people to my place; I still have enough materials there."

Ye Danshan and Xue Yunting exchanged glances and fell silent.

Their current situation in An Mansion was quite awkward, almost like prisoners. However, in terms of treatment, An Mansion provided great support, willing to take out precious medicinal materials from their warehouse as long as the doctor’s prescription required it.

But those were the prescriptions from An Mansion’s doctors, and now with Ding Hui’s prescription, An Mansion might not necessarily acknowledge it.

But if Master Quan Heng were to ask An Mansion for the medicinal materials, the situation might be different.

"I can swap the prescriptions from An Mansion’s doctor with Divine Doctor Ding’s prescription midway; after all, the warehouse only checks for required materials. An Mansion shouldn’t find out." Xue Yunting timidly suggested an idea, but everyone present looked at her briefly without any intention to continue discussing and directly ignored it.

"I will find a way regarding the medicinal materials; in An Mansion, my words hold some weight." Monk Quan Heng said softly.

"That’s good then, so...," Ding Hui’s eyes twinkled, "should we get down to business now?"

Isn’t treating my young lady considered business?

Xue Yunting pondered but swallowed her words.

"I’ll make some arrangements first; please wait here for a moment." Monk Quan Heng waved the prescription in his hand, then pushed the door open to leave, leaving the three women in the room staring at each other in confusion.

"Divine Doctor Ding, outside the city earlier, we failed to recognize Mount Tai..." Ye Danshan sincerely said.

But Ding Hui waved it off.

"No need for pleasantries; if you really want to thank someone, thank my husband and that silly monk."

Silly monk...

In An Mansion, someone daring to speak so casually to Master Quan Heng was likely a rarity.

"Divine Doctor Ding, with your exceptional medical skills, why have I never heard of you in the world before?" Xue Yunting asked, puzzled at this moment.

Ding Hui couldn’t help but glance at the other two.

The two from Night Cloud Sect, being so far from Thunder City, didn’t even know how many famous doctors Thunder City had, let alone the situation of famous doctors from Tianyuan Town.

Just as the three were discussing this, the door suddenly opened, and a small head poked in from behind the door.

A pair of bright, lively eyes scanned the room.

"Where’s my Bald Pigeon? Where did he go?" It was none other than Guo Yuxin, this fellow being greedy for food, had gone to the kitchen for snacks upon returning to An Mansion and only came back now seemingly carefree and without any sense of danger.

As one of the Ten Major Families, An Mansion seemed far from peaceful on the surface.

"You’re just in time, watch over them. I’ll go find your Bald Brother for you." Saying that, Ding Hui stepped out, leaving behind an unhappy Guo Yuxin and the other two women looking puzzled.

After taking a quick glance left and right outside, Ding Hui put her hands behind her back and strolled leisurely down the corridor.

She glanced around, observing the situation in An Mansion.

Suddenly, next to a small pond ahead, she saw an old man sitting quietly fishing, with a child beside him helping with a back massage.

Honestly, under normal circumstances, Ding Hui wouldn’t have spared a single glance at such a scene.

But at this moment, her gaze was fixated on the old man fishing.

She didn’t even realize when she had already arrived next to the old man fishing.

"Little girl, I’ve been fishing for half a day, and now I’ve just attracted a little fish. If you take another step, it’ll be scared away." The old man, wearing a bamboo hat pressed low to hide his face, had a calm tone, seemingly a skilled individual.

But what Ding Hui was concerned about was never whether the other was skilled or not, it was...

"You’re dying."

The old man’s hand slightly trembled.

The little fish that was about to bite the hook startled and fled.

Half a day’s effort, gone in vain.

But the old man tilted his head slightly, frowning at Ding Hui.

"May I ask, young lady, what your background is?"

Just as the old man finished his question, a voice suddenly sounded from behind.

"Divine Doctor Ding, I’ve sorted things out here." The voice belonged to a monk from Zhongfu Temple, waving towards them.

The old man felt even more baffled, but Ding Hui seemed quite interested in his condition.

"What is your name, sir? With your body ravaged by five poisons yet maintaining a delicate balance, it’s as if your body is forged with Gu. Sir, this doesn’t seem like a method common in our region, or even among the Great Xia people. " Young mistress, you are mistaken." The old man’s tone remained calm, just lowering his bamboo hat further, refusing further interaction with Ding Hui.

Ding Hui didn’t press further, merely saying: "Sir, you are dying. After you pass, could you possibly gift me the Gu Worms within your body? In exchange, within my capabilities, I’m willing to do something for you."

"..."