Chapter 1114: Ice Block Detoxification
After listening to Ai Zexin’s explanation, Gu Yu and the others also understood the course of events.
To put it bluntly, this matter was still caused by them. Although Ai Zexin’s wife mostly acted to protect Mo Chengfeng, she also indirectly protected many people on Liu Zixuan’s side.
So, no matter what, they must help this time, not because of the Martial Realm, not because of righteousness, but because of Mo Chengfeng, because of all the silent sacrifices Ai Zexin and his wife made.
Mo Chengfeng, with reddened eyes, looked up: "Uncle, where is my aunt now?"
"Since you all know, come with us."
Saying that, Ai Zexin took the lead and walked towards the house next door. If they didn’t know the situation, they would be puzzled, because they had already searched these houses thoroughly and found no trace of anyone else. But Ai Zexin said the person was hidden, so it must be very concealed.
Of course, from today, there’s no need to hide anymore.
The hidden family is very strong, but the people who came out of Lingxiu Village are not made of mud.
After entering the innermost small room, Ai Zexin fiddled with the wall a few times, and a descending passage appeared in front of everyone.
They followed to the bottom, which was a room not much different from Ai Zexin’s bedroom. Although underground, it was not crude, filled with warmth, showing how much Ai Zexin loved his wife.
On a large double bed lay a middle-aged woman, who slightly opened her eyes upon hearing the noise and turned her head dazedly, surprising Gu Yu and the others.
Because the woman in front of them hardly looked human, skinny to the bones, with heavy dark circles and an extremely pale face, but her lips were purplish-red, clearly showing signs of poisoning.
Weakly lifting her head, she was at first stunned, then revealed a smile of joy: "Feng’er."
"Auntie!"
Mo Chengfeng ran over immediately, kneeling in front of the middle-aged woman, holding her hand and crying, "Auntie, you’ve suffered, I came too late!"
"Feng’er, don’t cry."
Despite her extreme weakness, the middle-aged woman comforted Mo Chengfeng, "This little hardship is nothing compared to yours and Lulu’s. As long as you are okay, your aunt can die in peace!"
"I won’t let you die!" Mo Chengfeng said determinedly.
The middle-aged woman shook her head slightly: "Everyone dies someday. Being able to see you before I die, your aunt fears nothing."
Saying this, she looked towards Ai Zexin, "Besides, with your uncle’s constant companionship, there’s nothing to fear. I should’ve been dead long ago; prolonging my life is just due to some lingering attachment."
"Don’t say that!"
Mo Chengfeng clenched his fists, "I will cure you and take you out to see the light of day again, to live a good life. Those who forced you will pay the price!"
These words from Mo Chengfeng, whether spoken out of excitement or true confidence, greatly comforted her internally.
"Chengfeng, your aunt’s body is very weak, barely kept going by medication. Over the years, I’ve secretly sought many renowned doctors to no avail, and revenge is even more difficult as those are patriarchs of two hidden families, unmatched by many even in the Great Thousand Worlds."
Ai Zexin advised.
Mo Chengfeng took a deep breath, "I will find a way!"
"You child." Ai Zexin sighed, knowing too well the danger and seriousness of the situation here.
The middle-aged woman glanced at Ai Zexin, intending to say something, but she suddenly coughed heavily, blood spewing out, lying down barely hanging on.
Mo Chengfeng became anxious immediately, "Auntie!"
"Step aside!"
Ai Zexin pushed Mo Chengfeng aside, quickly fetching an elixir from a cabinet to feed the middle-aged woman, stabilizing her breath.
After tucking her in, Ai Zexin softly said, "Your aunt is very weak now, let’s talk outside!"
"No need."
At that moment, a voice resounded in the room, startling Ai Zexin, as he recognized it wasn’t from anyone present. With a tense expression, he looked towards the door, "Who is it?"
He was very nervous, worried that family members had discovered the situation here.
However, Gu Yu and the others were pleasantly surprised as they knew who the voice belonged to.
The Relic Pearl shimmered, and Liu Zixuan suddenly appeared beside them.
"Brother Xuan, have you finished your retreat?" Gu Yu inquired.
Liu Zixuan shook his head: "Not yet. I just heard about the situation here from inside and secretly observed the condition of Chengfeng’s aunt. If I don’t show up now, I’m afraid she won’t last through the night."
"What!" Ai Zexin’s expression became extremely unpleasant, grabbing Liu Zixuan’s hand, "What do you mean she won’t last through the night?"
"Uncle, don’t worry. Brother Xuan can save my aunt!" Mo Chengfeng urgently said.
Ai Zexin’s eyes flickered and then he realized, "You are Liu Zixuan, I know of you. The rumors say your medical skills are extraordinary, right?"
Liu Zixuan chuckled, "No need for that. Since I’m here, I will definitely save your wife!"
With that, Liu Zixuan, with a thought, summoned several Ghost Gate Needles from his Dantian, transforming them into golden lines that enveloped the middle-aged woman.
"Prepare some ice water, preferably with ice cubes." Liu Zixuan instructed after setting the Silver Needle.
Ai Zexin hesitated no more, immediately dashing out.
"Gu Yu, you and Zhao Yi step back. Chengfeng, hold your aunt up. Her body is filled with toxins; I will expel them shortly. Cover your nose and mouth when the toxins turn gaseous to avoid getting poisoned."
"Okay!" The group nodded and followed the instructions.
Once Mo Chengfeng lifted the middle-aged woman, Liu Zixuan went behind them, forming seals with his hands, directing two Dark Force internal energies to her back. With the assistance of the Ghost Gate Thirteen Needles and treatment from the Holy Medical Scripture, this stubborn poison was not difficult for Liu Zixuan.
The real challenge was only what followed.
Moments later, Ai Zexin rushed back with a container of ice water and a box of ice cubes, placing them on the bed.
"Step back!"
Liu Zixuan shouted, exerting force secretly. Suddenly, the middle-aged woman’s skin underwent a drastic change from its usual paleness to a dark purplish hue. Within two breaths, the purple at her lips intensified.
The middle-aged woman cried out in pain, vomiting uncontrollably, dark toxic substances mixed with blood splattering everywhere.
Simultaneously, as Liu Zixuan had foreseen, the toxins and blood on the ground quickly formed a mist enveloping the space.
Liu Zixuan withdrew his palms, tossing a few ice cubes into the air. The ice cubes, as if endowed with suction, absorbed all the toxins cleanly... but what ensued nearly drove Ai Zexin mad...