Chapter 207

Chapter 207: Chapter 206 Facing such a powerful lineup, even a fool could tell that Murong Yudou was a significant figure, highly esteemed even by the nation’s top leader. Clearly, this man wielded great power and had made no small contributions to the country.

What dumbfounded Hei Mian, however, was that amidst such a tense and critical situation, a strange girl in her late teens appeared, and what was even more baffling was that Ye Tianchen, without asking any reason, agreed to the young girl’s request to bring her along into the courtyard.

"If anything happens, you’re fully responsible, kid!" Hei Mian said irritably as he turned to glance at Ye Tianchen.

"Relax, how could such a sweet and cute girl be a bad person? People like you who don’t understand romance, no wonder you keep getting dumped by women, serves you right..." Ye Tianchen himself wasn’t one for romance, yet now he even mocked Hei Mian.

"You... who told you that?" Hei Mian couldn’t help but glare fiercely at Ye Tianchen and asked.

"Cang Lang ah... oh, I accidentally let that slip!" Ye Tianchen chuckled slyly as he spoke.

"You... Cang Lang, I’m not done with you!" Hei Mian clenched his fists tightly, evidently annoyed.

Spying Hei Mian’s face turning livid with anger, Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but give a wicked smile. After all, he had once forced Cang Lang to drink with him, and both ended up drunk. Cang Lang had spoken incoherently, revealing some embarrassing things about Hei Mian, which Ye Tianchen now used to tease him, naturally provoking him to the brink of violence.

When Ye Tianchen, Hei Mian, and the strange young girl reached the courtyard, they saw a stone table in the middle of the yard, flanked by three stone stools. An elderly man in military uniform, about sixty years old with a square face and a buzz cut, exuded an unspoken authority. His whole demeanor wasn’t angrily commanding but held the majesty of someone ready to face any turmoil unflinchingly; behind him stood two imposing bodyguards with guns.

This gentleman in uniform had to be Murong Yudou. Indeed, a battle-hardened veteran, in Ye Tianchen’s view, possessed impressive gravitas, embodying stability like Mount Tai unyielding before its own crumbling.

Opposite Murong Yudou, another elderly man sat, his hair and beard both silver, appearing frail yet with piercing eyes. As the trio approached, this elderly man locked gazes with Ye Tianchen for a moment, as though he could see right through him.

"Doctor Zhang, I, Murong Yudou, have never begged anyone in my life, but today I ask you to save my granddaughter. No matter what your conditions are, I will agree to them!" Murong Yudou addressed the white-haired gentleman with a tone neither humble nor overbearing, yet his words conveyed the deep affection of a grandfather for his granddaughter. Especially since Murong Yudou, who had fought his whole life, now saw the Murong family lineage resting solely on his only granddaughter, Murong Xin, he was willing to pay any price to save her. The chilling aura born of battlefield strife that he inadvertently radiated was enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine, but today, for the sake of his granddaughter, Murong Yudou had to set aside his pride.

"General Murong, you think too highly of me, Zhang Yide. I am powerless to heal your granddaughter’s illness. I am just a humble doctor; I advise you to seek out someone more capable without delay so as not to waste any more time!"

The white-haired elderly man sitting opposite Murong Yudou said indifferently as he poured tea, seemingly unconcerned with the life and death of Murong’s granddaughter, not wanting to treat her.

"Master Zhang, I didn’t come to you without reason. After a thorough investigation, I found you here, knowing you could heal my granddaughter. You have even managed to extend people’s lives; why are you unwilling to save my granddaughter? Saving a life is more meritorious than constructing a seven-tiered pagoda!" Murong Yudou implored emotionally.

Hearing Murong Yudou’s plea, Zhang Yide paused, allowing the tea from the pot to overflow into the cup and spill onto the stone table—a clear sign that Murong Yudou’s plea had taken him aback.

Among those present, besides Murong Yudou and Zhang Yide, the only other person who understood and was surprised was Ye Tianchen. He hadn’t expected that this elderly man could extend human life; could he be the legendary Divine Doctor Ghost Hand from twenty years ago, a master with a unique superpower?

"I don’t know what you’re talking about; please leave!" Zhang Yide waved his hand, regaining his composure, with a clear intention of dismissing them.

"Master Zhang, since I’ve spoken thus far, I hope you can understand that as long as you save my granddaughter, I will agree to any condition. Otherwise, don’t blame me, Murong Yudou, for taking action!" Murong Yudou was somewhat furious, staring intently at Zhang Yide.

Seeing Zhang Yide a bit startled, Murong Yudou hurriedly waved his hand, and two soldiers came forward, carrying a special wheelchair. On the wheelchair sat an ethereal and exceptionally beautiful girl, whose beauty and delicacy made everyone present seem dull in comparison. Unfortunately, her face was so pale, and a kind of indescribable Yin Qi enveloped her brows. When Ye Tianchen looked at her, her eyes had no trace of brightness, merely leaning on the specially made chair.

"This is my granddaughter, Murong Xin. I hope you can save her. I would be immensely grateful!" Murong Yudou said to Zhang Yide with a salute.

Zhang Yide glanced at the girl sitting in the wheelchair. She was already extremely pale and gasping for mere breaths, surrounded by Yin Qi between her brows, with an unknown disease.

"Let’s go, powerless to do anything, better to prepare her coffin in advance!" Zhang Yide shook his head, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Slap!

Murong Yudou slammed his palm on the stone table, stood up from the stone stool, and stared intently at Zhang Yide, saying, "Master Zhang, I, Murong Yudou, have killed countless people in my life, but I never slaughter the innocent. Xiner is the only bloodline of the Murong family. If she dies, I have nothing left to live for, so don’t blame me then!"

Zhang Yide turned around, glanced at Murong Yudou, his eyes also filled with a hint of anger. He looked around at the soldiers with guns, and finally glanced at the strange girl next to Ye Tianchen before sighing and saying to Murong Yudou:

"General Murong, since you have made your point clear, I, Zhang Yide, will also speak plainly. Your granddaughter is probably not ill but poisoned, a certain poison named Detoxification Herb, utterly Yin and extremely cold, those who are poisoned have only the path of death, I don’t know who you’ve offended, but they want to wipe out the last of the Murong family bloodline!"

The people present were all stunned upon hearing Zhang Yide’s words. Being of their status and dimension, they naturally understood much more than ordinary people. Even Ye Tianchen was shocked; he hadn’t heard the term ’poison’ in a long time. In the world of the apocalypse, where nothing was impossible, many ancient and sinister practices had been unearthed, and ’poisoning’ was one of them, a simple form of cursing, akin to voodoo.

However, Murong Xin was not just poisoned but with a poison curse, a combination of curse and poison, truly a dead end, completely without the possibility of survival. No wonder Zhang Yide had immediately refused upon seeing Murong Xin. To solve this Detoxification Herb was harder than ascending to heaven.

"I’ll tell you the truth: Detoxification Herb is an extremely Yin, toxic herbal medicine, mixed with the caster’s curse on the person cursed, and the herb itself is poisonous. It entered your granddaughter’s body. Do you know why she’s still alive but her complexion is getting paler and paler? It’s because the caster wants to torment her, wants you, Murong Yudou, to suffer, thus slowing down the toxicity of the Detoxification Herb, letting it slowly devour your granddaughter’s blood, until her blood is drained dry and her organs hollowed out; the caster is extremely cruel!" Zhang Yide also shook his head as he spoke.

"This... Master Zhang, please save my granddaughter no matter what, I will agree to any condition, whether it’s money or power you want, or even my, Murong Yudou’s life, I can give it to you..." Murong Yudou was startled, hastily looking at Zhang Yide.

"I really am powerless to help, you should leave and seek someone more capable!" Zhang Yide shook his head.

"Master Zhang, I have tried every possible method, now I can only rely on you, I believe you understand, it took a lot of effort for me to find this place. I believe you must have a way. In the past, you were able to save the life of the chief, can’t you solve this poison?" Murong Yudou hastily spoke.

"The past was merely me doing a bit of good for the people, this time I really am powerless to help your granddaughter with her poisoning, please leave and don’t disturb my rest!" After Zhang Yide finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the house, seeming truly indifferent to her fate.

Seeing that Zhang Yide really wasn’t willing to treat his granddaughter, Murong Yudou was truly out of options. He could only bet that Zhang Yide had a way to remove the poison because Zhang Yide had hidden for twenty years; back when the chief fell ill again, the country mobilized countless experts, but none could find Zhang Yide. If not for the advanced technology of today, Murong Yudou could only watch his granddaughter die without being able to find this remarkable person, Zhang Yide.

Suddenly, Murong Yudou pulled a pistol from his waist, pressing it against the back of Zhang Yide’s head, his tone very cold, "Zhang Yide, I respect your medical skills and character, that’s why I’m begging you. If anything really happens to my granddaughter, I will definitely kill you and every member of your Zhang family to accompany my granddaughter to her death!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)