All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 163: Miracle

Zhanyue held the little girl’s hand. He didn’t have the ability of the Alchemist and Yan Baifeng to see the girl’s physical condition at a glance. However, when he injected his profound energy into the little girl’s body to investigate, he finally understood what the Alchemist meant by blocked meridians. All the meridians were contracted, almost sticking together, as if they had been burned. It was impossible to open the meridians while ensuring the little girl’s survival. With the meridians closed, no medicine could be absorbed, so the little girl’s fate was destined to be incurable.

“When did she become like this?” Zhanyue asked. The girl wasn’t very old, and if she had been born this way, she would have died early and certainly wouldn’t have lived until now.

Liu San’er didn’t dare to conceal anything and quickly said, “About three months ago, Ying’er went out to play and came back with a serious illness. At first, she just had a fever and talked nonsense, then her body got worse and worse, and the pain increased. Recently, she’s been in so much pain that she can’t even sleep well. The clinic in the academy town is already the best in the area. We spent all our savings, but unfortunately couldn’t cure her.”

The old doctor beside them added, “They came to find me about two months ago. By that time, the little girl had already been diagnosed as incurable. At first, the painkillers we prescribed still worked, but later they became ineffective. Even sleeping pills didn’t work. She hasn’t slept for many days.”

Zhanyue nodded, having a general understanding of the situation. He looked at the little girl’s pale face, covered in sweat.

“Three months, I’m now a Profound Being with a lifespan of five hundred years. Three months doesn’t seem like much to me now, but I’ve never tried to reverse such a long period. I don’t know if I can do it now,” Zhanyue pondered. His state reversal required sacrificing his own lifespan, so he didn’t dare use it lightly. Previously, he had only reversed a few seconds, which was insignificant. This time, reversing over three months, even he wasn’t sure if he could do it.

“I’ll try. If this little girl’s life isn’t meant to end, then I should be able to save her,” Zhanyue held the little girl’s hand and closed his eyes. He felt a mysterious connection between them, and the river of fate unfolded in Zhanyue’s mind. Time seemed to flow backward, and along with it, Zhanyue’s life force was dissipating. This was even more soul-consuming than refining pills. Soon, Zhanyue’s forehead was covered in sweat, his face turned pale, and his body began to stagger. Fortunately, a soft hand supported his swaying body, and a special power transmitted, replenishing some of his soul power and spirit.

The one who helped was Feng Xueqing. Although she didn’t know what Zhanyue was doing, seeing his condition, he seemed to have consumed a lot of soul power and spirit. She happened to have a method to help others recover some power, so she lent a hand.

Soon after, Zhanyue opened his eyes and looked back at this mysterious veiled woman.

“How is it?” The woman withdrew her hand and asked curiously.

“Her meridians have recovered. She can take the medicine now,” Zhanyue said.

Yan Baifeng beside them was shocked, “Impossible! Absolutely impossible.” She then came to the little girl’s side, grabbed her small hand, and after a brief examination, her pupils contracted.

“It’s really cured? And so thoroughly?!” Yan Baifeng was dumbfounded. The little girl’s meridians had not only recovered but there wasn’t even a trace of previous blockage.

“How… how did you do it?!” She looked at Zhanyue in disbelief. She had been watching the whole time, Zhanyue had only held the little girl’s hand, without using acupuncture or medicine, and the little girl had recovered.

“Senior, this involves my private matters. I’m afraid I can’t disclose it,” Zhanyue replied.

“You!” Yan Baifeng was somewhat irritated. This junior didn’t seem to take her seriously at all. But since he was unwilling to say, she couldn’t force him.

“I’m willing to exchange eighth-grade pill formulas and some eighth-grade pills. How about that?” Yan Baifeng couldn’t give up. This kind of technique was a fatal temptation for a physician like her.

“Uh, Senior, this matter involves my privacy. I’m afraid it’s not something that can be exchanged for material things,” Zhanyue refused again.

“Hmm? Then how about I take you as my disciple and teach you alchemy?” Yan Baifeng still wasn’t willing to give up, but Zhanyue still shook his head.

“Alright, Master, you’re losing your composure,” Feng Xueqing tugged at her master’s sleeve. “Since this young master is unwilling to say, he must have his reasons. We shouldn’t force him.”

After the girl took the pill, her pain disappeared soon after. Drowsiness quickly overtook her, and she fell asleep in her father’s arms.

“Thank you, two immortal masters! Thank you!” Liu San’er knelt on the ground with his child, expressing gratitude. He never imagined his child could actually be cured.

“A miracle! It’s truly a miracle!” The old doctor beside them looked at the little girl’s condition, his eyes full of disbelief. This was an incurable disease! Yet it was solved by two young people. The world was indeed full of hidden talents.

“No need for thanks. If you want to thank someone, thank this young lady. This pill is extraordinary and just the right medicine,” Zhanyue said. Although he had reversed the little girl’s body, the soul damage and bone separation were beyond his current ability to solve. State reversal wasn’t omnipotent. Things like the soul, memories, and curses, these intangible things couldn’t be reversed. But this pill could cure the little girl.

“Without your intervention, this pill would have been merely a painkiller,” Feng Xueqing didn’t dare to take credit.

“Giving such a top-grade pill so simply to a stranger, young lady, you have a kind heart. I truly admire that,” Zhanyue said politely, and he genuinely admired her.

Feng Xueqing’s beautiful eyes moved, and she smiled, “If I had sold this pill, I could have saved more people. The reason I was willing to save her was because I saw it, and if I could save her but didn’t, it would leave a demon in my heart, preventing me from achieving peace of mind. So essentially, I did it for myself. I’m not as noble as you think, and you don’t need to praise me so highly.”

Zhanyue was taken aback, not expecting this woman to say such things. “I was being superficial then. I have matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.”

Seeing more and more people gathering, Zhanyue disliked being surrounded and prepared to leave.

“May I know your name?” Feng Xueqing asked. She originally didn’t want to come to the outside world to participate in those boring disputes, but now it seemed the trip wasn’t in vain. She was naturally curious about Zhanyue’s method of curing the little girl.

“I am Zhanyue. I believe we will meet again soon,” Zhanyue smiled. This woman was obviously here to participate in the upcoming qualification competition, so they would naturally meet again.

“Zhanyue,” Feng Xueqing silently repeated the name, committing it to memory. She watched as Zhanyue disappeared into the crowd.

“Oh? Has he sparked your interest?” Yan Baifeng teased beside her. “You’ve grown up in the valley since childhood and haven’t seen much of the world. Don’t be easily deceived by some wild boy.”

Feng Xueqing’s cheeks reddened, “Master, what are you saying? I just feel that I’ve underestimated people in the world. I truly lack experience. Perhaps this outing isn’t a bad thing.”

As they were talking, a divine sense message reached Yan Baifeng’s ear, “Xiaofeng, how have you been lately?”

Yan Baifeng was startled, then her face lit up with joy, “Senior Alchemist?” It’s worth noting that Yan Baifeng’s advancement to an eighth-grade alchemist was partly due to the Alchemist’s guidance in her youth.

“Let’s go,” she led Feng Xueqing following the Alchemist’s guidance, ascending to a nearby teahouse. However, both were surprised to see Zhanyue sitting beside the Alchemist. Zhanyue looked at the two with an equally shocked expression. He hadn’t expected the Alchemist to secretly call them over.

“Kid, it’s good to maintain good relations with people from Green Crane Valley. Your previous behavior wasn’t appropriate. There’s a sacred place in Green Crane Valley called the Hundred Flowers Secret Realm, with endless spirit herbs. If you ever lack materials for pill refining in the future, that’s the most likely place to find them. If you want to go further in alchemy, you can’t do without various spirit herbs. This time, consider it me bridging the connection for you. There’s no harm in interacting with them more,” the Alchemist secretly transmitted.