The top-grade white jade coffin didn’t work?
Master Longbrow was stunned, then said, “That’s impossible.”
“Based on my previous observations, the coffin should definitely work, otherwise I wouldn’t have been so eager to transport it back to Dragon Tiger Mountain.”
“Could it be that your father’s injuries are too severe, so it’s ineffective?”
Ye Qiu frantically channelled innate true qi into Ye Wushuang’s body, yet the life force within Ye Wushuang continued to fade.
What should he do?
Ye Qiu’s face turned pale with anxiety.
The situation was extremely critical.
Without hesitation, Ye Qiu took out golden needles and performed the Heaven-Defying Nine Needles technique, inserting three needles into Ye Wushuang’s body in succession.
After the three needles, Ye Wushuang’s condition showed no improvement.
His life force was still fading.
Ye Qiu suddenly thought of something and rushed out of the secret chamber, asking Ye Wuwei, “Second Uncle, where’s my box?”
“In the car,” Ye Wudi replied.
Whoosh!
Ye Qiu’s body turned into a streak of light, swiftly entering the car, opening the box, and returning to the secret chamber with a thousand-year-old He Shou Wu in his arms.
Ye Qiu broke off a piece of the thousand-year-old He Shou Wu, crushed it into powder, and fed it to Ye Wushuang with warm water.
Then, he placed both hands on Ye Wushuang’s shoulders, once again channelling innate true qi.
After a moment, Ye Qiu checked Ye Wushuang’s pulse and was shocked.
The life force continued to fade.
In that instant, Ye Qiu felt as if he had been struck by five thunderbolts, his face as pale as paper.
Though his medical skills were unparalleled, Ye Wushuang’s backlash injury was neither a complex illness nor something with a known cure.
Ye Qiu felt despair.
He felt utterly useless.
As the Medical Saint, he had saved countless patients, yet he couldn’t save his own father, a bitter irony.
Sensing the heavy atmosphere, Master Longbrow sighed and said, “Human life is governed by fate, everything is destined…”
“If fate is decided by the heavens, then this time, I’ll fight the heavens,” Ye Qiu said, stepping into the coffin.
He helped Ye Wushuang sit up, then sat cross-legged behind him, placing both palms against Ye Wushuang’s back, and began to operate the Nine-Revolution Dragon Technique.
Buzz!
Golden light radiated from Ye Qiu’s body.
He guided innate true qi into Ye Wushuang’s body, using the cultivation method of the Nine-Revolution Dragon Technique to circulate the qi through Ye Wushuang’s eight extraordinary meridians.
Ye Qiu hoped to use the innate true qi to stimulate the little remaining strength in Ye Wushuang’s body, attempting to activate his life force.
The result was disappointing.
The innate true qi failed to activate Ye Wushuang’s life force, but after circulating through the meridians for two cycles using the Nine-Revolution Dragon Technique, Ye Qiu noticed a slight improvement in Ye Wushuang’s condition.
The rapidly fading life force had stopped, with the last trace lingering around the heart, protecting Ye Wushuang’s heart meridian.
“The Nine-Revolution Dragon Technique is effective for Father.”
Overjoyed, Ye Qiu continued to run the Nine-Revolution Dragon Technique for two more cycles.
This time, there was no effect.
“I need to find other ways to save Father.”
Ye Qiu gently laid Ye Wushuang back down in the top-grade white jade coffin and stepped out.
“Ye Qiu, how is Wushuang?” Old Master Ye asked.
“He still has a trace of life force, no immediate danger,” Ye Qiu replied.
Old Master Ye’s face lit up, and he asked, “How long can Wushuang hold on?”
“Two days should be fine,” Ye Qiu said.
Two days!
The joy on Old Master Ye’s face vanished instantly. As the head of the capital’s top family, he quickly regained his composure and asked gravely, “Ye Qiu, is there a way to save your father?”
Ye Qiu said, “I’ve tried countless treatment methods, but a backlash injury is beyond the scope of medical treatment. In other words, medical skills alone cannot save Father.”
What?
Old Master Ye’s face paled, his voice trembling, “So, Wushuang only has… a dead end?”
“No, I will never let Father die,” Ye Qiu said, looking at the comatose Ye Wushuang in the coffin, clenching his fists, his eyes red. “I will defy the heavens to extend his life.”
“Defy the heavens to extend his life?” Old Master Ye sensed from the words alone that this method was no simple feat and immediately said, “Ye Qiu, is defying the heavens to extend his life dangerous?”
“Of course it’s dangerous,” Master Longbrow said. “Defying the heavens to extend life means seizing longevity from the heavens, an extremely perilous act. Even if successful, the little rascal will pay a great price.”
“Will it endanger his life?” Old Master Ye asked.
“Of course,” Master Longbrow said. “If it fails, both of them could die.”
Old Master Ye immediately declared, “Ye Qiu, I don’t agree with this.”
“I know you want to save Wushuang, but if saving him puts you in great danger, I don’t think it’s a good idea.”
“I believe even if Wushuang woke up, he wouldn’t allow you to do this.”
Ye Qiu was resolute, “Grandfather, as a son, if there’s a way to save my father, I won’t hesitate, no matter the danger.”
“As a doctor, if there’s even a sliver of a chance to save a patient’s life, I won’t give up, no matter the danger.”
“Grandfather, don’t try to persuade me, my mind is made up, no one can stop me.”
“All you need to do is support me unconditionally and assist me.”
“Besides, I successfully extended General Bai’s life before, and this time, I won’t fail either.”
“If you’re still worried, you can ask the old man. He once said I’m not destined to die young.”
Old Master Ye asked Master Longbrow, “You said that?”
“Yes,” Master Longbrow nodded slightly, saying, “Ye Qiu’s fate is extraordinary, his luck is strong, he’s not destined to die young.”
Old Master Ye trusted Master Longbrow deeply. After pondering for a while, he said, “Ye Qiu, I can agree to let you defy the heavens to extend Wushuang’s life, but you must promise me one thing.”
“If something goes wrong during the treatment, or if it becomes clear it’s hopeless, you must stop.”
“No matter what, you cannot trade your life for Wushuang’s.”
“If you do that, even if Wushuang survives, he’ll never find peace.”
“Do you understand me?”
Ye Qiu nodded, “I understand.”
“Good,” Old Master Ye asked, “When will you treat Wushuang?”
“I need to make some preparations, I’ll start tomorrow night,” Ye Qiu said.
“What do you need me to do?” Old Master Ye asked.
“There’s one thing I need your help with right now,” Ye Qiu said. “Stay here and keep Father company.”
“Alright,” Old Master Ye agreed immediately.
“Old man, you stay here too and keep an eye on my father. If anything urgent happens, call me,” Ye Qiu said as he left.
“Where are you going?” Master Longbrow asked.
Without turning back, Ye Qiu said, “I’m going to the Forbidden City.”
