Chapter 234: You Are Not Sick
According to the records in the Celestial Witch Inheritance, the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm is an incredibly powerful Divine Pet!
Cultivating a Nine-Change Divine Silkworm is extremely difficult. It undergoes a transformation every ten years, and legend has it that after Nine Transformations, it can turn into a dragon!
There are orthodox methods to cultivate the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm, as well as heretical, unorthodox ones.
The orthodox method requires providing a large amount of the Essence of Heaven and Earth and a vast quantity of Spirit Medicines.
The heretical method is to plant a Gu.
It involves selecting a virgin with superior innate talent to act as a Tripod Furnace and planting the Nine-Change Divine Silkworm inside her.
The Nine-Change Divine Silkworm will then slowly drain the Tripod Furnace of all her vital essence and blood.
This method requires eighty-one virgins of superior innate talent to complete the Nine Transformations!
Cheng Yuan’s anger flared. ’Who could be so sinister?’
Even if the victim wasn’t his classmate, he would never let this stand!
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Outside the door, Duan Yanqing sensed Yang Qianhuan’s aura, but he wasn’t nervous.
Back when he had caused a stir in Beijing, Dragon Flame had not spoken out in support, but neither had they taken any action against him.
This was, in fact, a form of tacit support!
If Dragon Flame had mobilized its full strength, Duan Yanqing would have undoubtedly been caught in a bitter struggle, and might have even met his end.
Duan Yanqing felt a sense of gratitude toward Dragon Flame.
Instead of slowing down, Duan Yanqing quickened his pace.
When he reached the entrance to the east wing, Duan Yanqing froze for a moment. ’Is the Dragon Head’s welcoming ceremony this... unique? Tearing down the door of the private room?’
After stepping into the east wing, Duan Yanqing swept his gaze across the room and instantly identified the person in the host’s seat—Cheng Yuan—as the Divine Doctor Cheng recommended by the He Family.
The other three young people looked nervous upon seeing him; only Cheng Yuan’s expression was calm.
Duan Yanqing took the initiative to greet Yang Qianhuan. "Brother Yang, it’s been many years. The murderous aura on you has only grown stronger! I knew it was you from fifty meters away."
Yang Qianhuan breathed a small sigh of relief. Duan Yanqing had spoken first, which probably meant he still remembered the favor Dragon Flame had shown him back then.
"Brother Duan, it’s been many years. Your Six Meridian Divine Sword has actually reached the Ultimate realm, capable of being Instant Cast. I’m impressed! Truly impressed!"
Duan Yanqing smiled faintly. "Brother Yang, I have urgent business today. Otherwise, I would definitely have to have a good drink with you!"
Yang Qianhuan’s expression changed slightly. "Brother Duan, for the sake of Dragon Flame’s past goodwill, could you do me a favor?"
Duan Yanqing was taken aback, completely unsure of what Yang Qianhuan meant.
"Brother Yang, you’ve confused me. The Dali Duan Dynasty and Dragon Flame have no conflict of interest, do we?"
Yang Qianhuan’s face fell. He misinterpreted Duan Yanqing’s words, thinking he was implying that since Cheng Yuan wasn’t officially a member of Dragon Flame yet, Dragon Flame shouldn’t be stepping up for him.
Yang Qianhuan’s tone grew heavier. "Brother Duan, the Dragon Lord has already personally appointed Cheng Yuan as Dragon Flame’s chief military doctor!"
Duan Yanqing laughed. "In that case, Brother Yang should be the one doing me a favor."
With that, Duan Yanqing strode toward Cheng Yuan.
Yang Qianhuan’s expression darkened. He had invoked the Dragon Lord, yet Duan Yanqing still refused to back down. ’Then we’ll have to fight!’
BOOM!
Yang Qianhuan erupted with an astonishingly powerful aura, readying himself for battle.
In the next second, Yang Qianhuan froze, an uncomfortable, pent-up energy coursing through him with no outlet.
He watched as Duan Yanqing suddenly cupped his fists toward Cheng Yuan and said, "Divine Doctor Cheng, I beg you to save my daughter!"
This scene left everyone stunned!
’So Prince Duan wasn’t here for revenge? He scared us to death!’
Only Cheng Yuan remained composed. "Prince Duan, there’s no need for such formalities. Yingying is my classmate; I will certainly do everything in my power to save her."
’Classmate?’
Duan Yanqing was taken aback.
Duan Yingying was taken aback as well.
Duan Yingying had been reluctant to come seek medical treatment, because every time she saw a doctor, her condition would worsen slightly.
Duan Yingying kept her eyes closed, devoid of any hope.
Suddenly, hearing a somewhat familiar voice, Duan Yingying finally opened her eyes and saw a somewhat familiar face.
Back in the day, Cheng Yuan had been the most handsome boy in school, and Duan Yingying the prettiest girl. When the school year had just begun, people had even joked about them being a couple.
Duan Yingying’s first impression of Cheng Yuan had been quite good.
Because of this, Duan Yingying had once held a glimmer of hope.
But Cheng Yuan never confessed his feelings to her, and eventually ended up with Wang Shanshan.
Because of that, Duan Yingying had felt dejected for some time.
"Cheng Yuan...?"
"It’s me."
Duan Yingying gave a bitter smile. ’How could Cheng Yuan possibly be some Divine Doctor?’
’A man like Elder He was actually duped by Cheng Yuan?’
Duan Yingying spoke, her tone laced with disappointment, "Cheng Yuan, I know what you’ve been through, but you shouldn’t give up on yourself, and you especially shouldn’t resort to swindling and deceiving people!"
Hearing this, Duan Yanqing was stunned. "Yingying, what do you mean?"
Duan Yingying gave a bitter laugh. "Cheng Yuan spent two years in prison. He hasn’t studied much medicine and doesn’t even have a medical license. How could he possibly be a Divine Doctor? The He Family must have been tricked."
"Huh...?"
A look of disappointment crossed Duan Yanqing’s face.
But soon, something occurred to Duan Yanqing, and he said in a deep voice, "Yingying, your classmate is definitely not a swindler. Otherwise, the Dragon Lord would absolutely not have hired him to be the chief military doctor!"
Duan Yingying’s eyes lit up. ’That’s right! I was just stuck in my old way of thinking.’
’It’s possible that the He Family was deceived.’
’But the Dragon Lord is so shrewd. How could he be deceived?’
’In that case, Cheng Yuan must have had some kind of fortuitous encounter!’
"Cheng Yuan, do you really know medicine?"
"Yes."
"Then take a look. What illness do I have?" Duan Yingying proactively extended her arm.
Cheng Yuan shook his head gently. "There’s no need to check your pulse. You aren’t sick."
’Not sick?’
Everyone was stunned.
Even someone with no medical knowledge could tell something was wrong just by looking at Duan Yingying’s complexion. Why would Cheng Yuan say she wasn’t sick?
"Then what’s wrong with me? Why am I so weak?"
Cheng Yuan didn’t answer Duan Yingying’s question. Instead, he asked in a low voice, "Yingying, six months ago, did you travel to Miaojiang? Did you visit a Sheng Miao tribe?"
Duan Yingying was startled. "How did you know that? Have you been keeping tabs on me? No, wait, six months ago you should have still been in prison."
After she spoke, Duan Yingying suddenly realized something, and a faint blush appeared on her pale, pretty face.
Hu Shishi frowned and gave Duan Yingying a deep look. ’Another incredibly powerful love rival has appeared.’
Cheng Yuan also caught the key point!
’Duan Yingying has been paying attention to what’s been happening with me!’
’Otherwise, she wouldn’t have known I was still in prison six months ago!’
Cheng Yuan felt a slight pang of regret. If he had been a little braver back then, taken advantage of their classmates’ teasing, and boldly confessed his feelings, perhaps everything would be different now.
In truth, this is how many people who like each other end up missing their chance.
They either think they aren’t good enough for the other person or are too shy to confess.
So, if you like someone, you must summon the courage to confess. That way, even if it doesn’t work out, you won’t have any regrets.
Cheng Yuan sighed. ’This must be what it means to be fated to meet, but not to be together.’
He had Lin Ruoxi now, and also Hu Shishi. He had more than enough messy romantic entanglements and didn’t want to add any more trouble to his life.
Duan Yanqing’s grim voice interrupted Cheng Yuan’s wandering thoughts.
"Divine Doctor Cheng, is Yingying’s illness related to the Sheng Miao tribe?"
Cheng Yuan nodded lightly. "Yes. However, Yingying isn’t sick. She’s been implanted with a Gu."
"Implanted with a Gu...?"
BOOM!
An astonishingly immense Evil Qi erupted from Duan Yanqing’s body!!
"The Sheng Miao Race has some nerve! Aren’t they afraid that this Prince will annihilate their entire clan?"