Chapter 33: The Result... and The Awakening
Inside the room, which had now fallen silent, only the heavy breathing of three people remained.
Wang Cheng slumped onto the edge of the bed, truly exhausted. Guiding and stimulating Yin and Yang energy continuously for several hours had drained him physically and mentally. He looked at the work before him... Liu Yuexin lay passed out on Young Master Guan Yun's upper body, her skin soaked in sweat and the "final medicine" she had just released. As for Young Master Guan, although his body was still emaciated, his complexion clearly showed a rosy flush, and his breathing had returned to a deep, steady rhythm.
He used [Divine Sense] to quickly check the condition of both.
[Liu Yuexin: Massive depletion of Yin energy. In a state of severe exhaustion. However, her energy foundation has been refined and purified. Requires rest.]
[Guan Yun: Love Poison Gu completely eliminated. Life force is slowly recovering. Requires urgent nourishment.]
'Success...' He smiled with satisfaction.
The first thing to do was to manage this shameful "scene." He gently lifted Liu Yuexin's limp body with the utmost tenderness. She moaned softly in her throat but did not wake up. He placed her on a cushioned chair in the corner of the room before pulling a cloak to cover her naked form.
Then... he turned back to face the "patient," who was now no different from a canvas painted with their passionate artwork. He sighed deeply... 'A doctor's duty... includes cleaning up after the treatment, I suppose.'
He went to fetch a basin of warm water and a clean cloth before beginning to meticulously wipe down Young Master Guan Yun's body. His demeanor was professional and calm, as if what he was wiping away was merely some kind of medicinal ointment, not the shameful fluids of his beloved disciple. He cleaned every nook and cranny quickly and efficiently before arranging the clothes back in place, making everything look as if nothing untoward had happened.
Just as he was wiping the face for the final time...
Guan Yun's eyelids suddenly fluttered!
The young man, who had been unconscious for months, slowly peeled his eyes open. The incoming light caused him to squint slightly. The first thing he saw was the face of an "Uncle" who looked kind and gentle, using a warm cloth to wipe his forehead.
His first sensation was... lightness...
The feeling of something constantly draining his life force was gone! His body, which had felt as heavy as if crushed by a mountain, now felt incredibly light and strangely warm.
"Y... You are...?" he asked with a hoarse voice.
Wang Cheng smiled gently. "You are awake, Young Master Guan. I am the doctor your father invited... You were attacked by a vicious sorcery, but you are safe now."
"Sorcery...?" Guan Yun repeated in confusion. "What... happened?"
Wang Cheng was about to explain, but Guan Yun's gaze drifted to the sleeping form of Liu Yuexin on the chair. "Then... who is that young lady..."
Wang Cheng let out a long sigh, feigning a look of exhaustion and self-sacrifice.
"It was a complex treatment... I had to use a technique to transfer Yang energy combined with the Pure Yin energy of my disciple," he said, gesturing towards Liu Yuexin. "To create an 'energy vortex' powerful enough to drive the Gu poison out... Both of us expended a massive amount of power... My disciple gave everything she had until she passed out from exhaustion."
His explanation was perfect! It sounded logical in the world of martial artists, while simultaneously creating a noble and self-sacrificing image for both himself and Liu Yuexin!
Guan Yun's eyes widened... He looked at the sleeping Liu Yuexin with eyes filled with profound gratitude and reverence! This young lady... had sacrificed her own power to save a stranger like him!
He gathered all his remaining strength, trying to prop himself up to bow in thanks. "Benefactors! I..."
Bang!
The door was thrown open violently! City Lord Guan, unable to wait outside any longer, rushed into the room frantically.
And the sight he saw... was his son... sitting up by himself! Although Guan Yun's face was still gaunt, it had color and his eyes were bright for the first time in months!
"Yun'er! My son!"
Tears streamed down the City Lord's face! He ran to hug his son tightly before turning back to Wang Cheng...
This time, he didn't hesitate! He collapsed to his knees right in front of Wang Cheng immediately!
"Master Wang! You are not a doctor! You are a God! You are a Saint sent to save my Guan family!"
Wang Cheng looked at the scene with a calm smile... He knew well that... from this second onwards, his status as a "country doctor" in this city had changed forever.