Lu Ye thought that if Hua Ci became more mature, she would look just like the woman before his eyes.
“I don’t find you familiar, though. Anyway, I think you’ve fully inherited Tyrant Blade Technique from your Father, and I’m sure you’ll even be better than him one day. The Ye Family is lucky to have an heir like you,” the Divine Healer said. Although her expression remained impassive, her voice was soft and caring.
Even though she was a doctor, she was also a Ninth-Order Cloud River Realm Master. That was why Wu Xie never made a move.
If they got into a fight, Wu Xie had the confidence to defeat her, but that would take some time.
She could clearly feel the battle between Lu Ye and Wu Xie at the entrance earlier. It wasn’t surprising that she could recognise Tyrant Blade Technique. After all, Ye Ying would come to this place to get medicine from time to time.
“Thanks for your compliment, fellow cultivator.” Lu Ye quickly pulled himself together.
The Divine Healer frowned. “Your Father called me Senior Sister, so you should call me Senior. I’m much older than you think.”
[No, I’ll never call her Senior!]
Even if the Divine Healer was ugly, Lu Ye wouldn’t mind calling her Senior. However, she looked identical to Hua Ci, so he could never call her that.
“My Sister is down with the same illness again, and it seems to be more severe this time. Please help her!” Lu Ye pretended that he didn’t hear her. A moment later, he said, “Also, Brother Zhuang…”
“He’s hopeless.” The Divine Healer didn’t even bother to spare Zhuang Bufan a glance.
In an instant, Zhuang Bufan felt cold all over his body. His injury was indeed severe, and Healing Pills didn’t work on him at all. The only person in the world who could save him was the Divine Healer. If even the woman said he was hopeless, he was bound to die.
With a sorrowful expression, he said, “Senior, I…”
“Although I have no idea what you’ve done, your vitality and soul have been greatly damaged. I’m unable to cure you. Anyway, you’re left with three months to live. During this period, your cultivation will slowly weaken until all your Spiritual Power is gone. You’ll lose your life when that moment comes.”
Zhuang Bufan was despondent.
The Divine Healer didn’t even look at him, but she was already aware of what was wrong with his body. It showed that her medical skills were indeed unrivalled, but it also meant that her judgement wouldn’t be wrong.
[I only have three months left to live…] As if struck by lightning, Zhuang Bufan fell into a dazed state.
Just one month ago, he was still a healthy man who loved travelling around the world. Now, he was only left with three months to live.
Life was indeed full of uncertainties.
He regretted his decision of trying to snatch that thing, and he became curious enough to try it out. Much to his surprise, the item made his health deteriorate rapidly.
Anyway, there was no use crying over spilt milk as he couldn’t reverse time.
“Do you really have no solution at all, fellow cultivator?” Lu Ye frowned.
Zhuang Bufan was indeed a kind-hearted guy. Even though he was badly injured, he never hesitated to help when he saw that some commoners were in trouble. It was a shame that such a person was only left with three months to live due to some reason.
The Divine Healer shook her head in response.
Lu Ye fell silent for a moment before he recalled something. He quickly fished out a jade bottle from his Storage Bag and showed it to the Divine Healer. “Do you think it’s useful for Brother Zhuang?”
The Divine Healer took the bottle and had a look inside. Then, she arched a brow and glanced at Lu Ye in shock. “Are you sure about using it on him?”
The content inside the jade bottle was none other than Soul Cleansing Water.
Since the Divine Healer had said that Zhuang Bufan’s vitality and soul were damaged, Soul Cleansing Water was supposedly useful.
Although Lu Ye wasn’t close to Zhuang Bufan, he respected the latter. It was a shame if such a person passed away. Therefore, even though Lu Ye was fully aware that the people he came across in the Hidden Realm might not be alive, he still wanted to help them.
“Since I’ve decided to help, I’m fine with using it on him.”
The Divine Healer explained, “With this item, I can alleviate his pain, but it’s impossible to save him.”
A cultivator’s body was like a balloon. Even if he was injured, he would be fine as long as he was treated in time. However, Zhuang Bufan’s body was beyond repair in the Divine Healer’s eyes. As such, even the Soul Cleansing Water couldn’t save him.
Zhuang Bufan must’ve activated a move that was unbearable for his body, which caused such a horrible consequence.
“Brother Ye, you’d better not waste such an expensive item on me. I’ve been single and carefree for all my life. I’m glad that I got to know someone like you before my death.”
He was a Ninth-Order Master, after all. Although he was dejected, he soon pulled himself together.
Even though he had no idea what Lu Ye had fished out, it was certainly an extraordinary treasure, seeing how surprised the Divine Healer looked.
The Divine Healer glanced at him and explained gently, “You’d better accept his gesture of kindness. Otherwise, the pain you’ve been suppressing will drive you mad in three days. Life will be a living Hell for you by then.”
Zhuang Bufan shuddered upon hearing that. To many cultivators, life and death were part and parcel of life. Sometimes, death wasn’t horrible. However, it was unacceptable if one had to go through excruciating pain before death.
“Alright, then. Thanks, Brother Ye and Senior.” Zhuang Bufan saluted them with a solemn expression.
The Divine Healer nodded and kept the jade bottle before examining Ye Liuli. “Her chronic illness has seized her again. I’m unable to cure her, but I can alleviate her suffering. Anyway, the prescription is ready. Just come back tomorrow to get the medicine.”
“Thanks, fellow cultivator.”
“There’s no need to thank me. It’s a doctor’s duty to help the patients. Moreover, you have to pay for the medical expenses.”
Zhuang Bufan quickly asked, “How much is it? I have some money with me…”
“You can’t afford it.” The Divine Healer cut him off and turned to look at Lu Ye. “You’ve defeated Wu Xie and killed some of their cultivators today. There’s no way those from Heavenly Gully Cult will let the matter go. There has never been any fight in the Valley of Medicine, and I don’t want it to happen again to disrupt the tranquillity here.”
“I understand. Don’t worry. I’ll make sure those from Heavenly Gully Cult won’t disturb you again.”
“That’s for the best.” The Divine Healer continued doing her work. “There are many huts outside to choose from. Just stay here for the time being.”
Lu Ye then left with Yi Yi and Zhuang Bufan. He found two huts and respectively helped Ye Liuli and Zhuang Bufan settle down.
“Lu Ye, that wasn’t Sister Hua Ci, was she?” Yi Yi asked while inside the hut.
“She’s not Hua Ci.” Lu Ye shook his head.
Yi Yi still found it inconceivable. “Why do they look so similar, then?”