The intermittent pleas made Jiangzhu's already pale face even more terrifying.
Jiangzhu looked at them, and a trace of struggle and fear flashed in her originally bright and intelligent eyes.
But in the end, she took a deep breath, trembling, and raised the scepter in her hand once more.
"Third Soul Skill - Holy Healing Technique..."
At that moment, the blinding green light shone again.
Outside the light screen, a scene that shocked countless people on the mainland unfolded.
As the three men's wounds began to heal, their breathing became steady.
But Jiangzhu's once plump and firm face quickly lost moisture again, becoming loose and shriveled.
Crow's feet at the corners of the eyes and wrinkles on the forehead are starting to appear.
That beautiful head of crimson hair turned yellow and gray from the roots.
In just a few minutes.
When the three trainees were completely out of danger.
That vibrant, teenage girl is gone.
She transformed into an old woman with a hunched back, a wrinkled face, and gray hair.
She limply lowered the scepter in her hand, her body went limp, and she fainted.
...
An astonishing discussion erupted throughout the entire Douluo Continent.
"Is this girl crazy?!"
"To save others, she turned herself into an old woman? Was it worth it? I'm asking you, was it worth it?"
"How silly, trying to play the saint?"
But someone immediately retorted: "If you were the one lying on the ground about to die, you'd want to kowtow to her to save you."
"Exactly! How can you bear to speak ill of such a good girl?"
...
Spirit Hall.
Bibi Dong stared blankly at this scene, her usually dignified and beautiful eyes now revealing a hint of emotion.
"I see..."
"No wonder you were so out of control just now, Yue Guan."
"A young girl has turned into a frail old woman in the blink of an eye."
Bibi Dong's gaze once again locked onto the words "List of Beauties," her brows furrowed, her heart filled with immense doubt.
Since she has become like this, even her life force has been exhausted.
So how did she make it onto this list of beauties?
Could it be...?
A glint flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes: "Is there really a miraculous medicine in this world that can make people young again and restore their youth?"
...
Spirit Hall Training Ground.
Xie Yue and the others stared at the unconscious, aged figure in the sky, speechless for a long time.
The visual impact is too strong.
After a long while, Qian Xiaosheng let out a long sigh filled with sorrow and regret.
"well..."
He closed his eyes in pain, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
"I wish I were there!"
"Even if it means knocking her unconscious, I will stop her from doing this!"
"That's so stupid."
"This incident not only ruined her appearance, but also ruined her future..."
After all, for a girl, having her appearance ruined and her body aged is more cruel than killing her.
In the celestial display.
With the battle over, everyone began their return journey.
But at this point, Jiangzhu's appearance in the picture had completely faded and lost its luster.
Like a blooming flower, it has begun to wither and fade.
This scene once again sparked discussion among the public.
"She's so old, how can she still be on the list of most beautiful women?"
"I told you I wanted a medical examination! Look how old your skin looks!"
"Could it be that it can actually be restore."
The images on the screen changed, and it seemed like half a month had passed.
It's still the same Xia Chun Square, still that familiar meadow.
This time, however, the blurry man wasn't lying down sunbathing.
He stood there quietly with his hands behind his back, seemingly gazing into the distance.
It seems they are waiting for someone.
The camera cuts to inside the students' room.
The once spirited Jiangzhu is gone.
Instead, there was a "strange old woman" who hid in the dark dormitory all day and dared not see anyone.
She lost her youth, which she was once so proud of; her body was hunched over, and she was even a little out of breath when she walked.
Those who used to surround her and provide free treatment now avoid her like the plague.
They even gossip and criticize behind people's backs.
"Oh dear, is that Jiangzhu? How come she looks so old and haggard?"
"Shh, stop talking, it's kind of scary, let's go."
"I used to think she was pretty, but now I have nightmares if I look at her even once."
What's even more chilling is...
Two students who were saved by Jiangzhu at great personal risk never contacted her again, except for a dry "thank you" when they first woke up.
It was as if they were afraid of being taken advantage of by Jiangzhu, fearing that she might take advantage of their kindness.
Of the three, only one honest-looking boy came every single day without fail.
They were carrying freshly bought food or herbal remedies for replenishing qi and blood from a pharmacy.
"Sister Jiangzhu, I left this at your door. Remember to eat it."
"Don't listen to those people outside talking nonsense. You are a hero, and the teachers all say so too."
However, apart from this faint warmth, all that remained was bone-chilling cold.
...
The day arrived for the selection of outstanding students by the Spirit Hall's branch.
The training ground was bustling with activity.
Although Teacher Yang and Teacher Shi knew the chances were slim, they still took the initiative to submit Jiangzhu's name.
We hope this will draw the attention of higher authorities and prompt her to receive treatment.
But when that aged figure appeared on the playground...
Instead of a welcome, a burst of jarring laughter erupted.
"Haha, such an old woman can participate in the selection?"
"Back then, he relied on his talent and went around treating people. How did he end up like this? It's truly shameful."
From the crowd, Qian Xiaosheng rushed out with red eyes, pointing at those who were mocking him and cursing them angrily.
"Shut up, you bunch of useless trash!"
"She became like this while trying to save someone! What right do you have to laugh at her?"
Hearing Qian Xiaosheng's angry rebuke, the trainees dared not say another word.
Because at this moment, he has been selected by the higher-ups of the Spirit Hall as one of the members of the Golden Generation team!
No one dared to offend him at this time.
Upon witnessing all this, Yue Guan listened to the branch hall master's report and a hint of regret flashed in his eyes.
With his physical condition like that, he was truly beyond saving, and there was nothing they could do about it.
Jiangzhu stood on the playground, listening to the mocking voices from before, her cloudy eyes filled with tears.
She lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, and slowly left the place.
...
Night falls.
The academy was brightly lit, and the students were celebrating the end of the selection process, their laughter and chatter creating a lively atmosphere.
Jiangzhu's small dormitory was pitch black and deathly silent.
Just then.
A tall, blurry figure appeared silently at the academy gate and swaggered inside.
The scene began to change again.
On the edge of the playground, one of the three female students who had been rescued by Jiangzhu was dressed up in a flamboyant manner and chatting enthusiastically with several friends.
"Oh, don't mention that old woman, it's bad luck."
The female student covered her mouth and giggled, "Luckily I ran fast, otherwise she would definitely have asked me for money for medical treatment."
Just when she was laughing the happiest.
Sudden.
"Well--!!!"
The female student's laughter stopped abruptly. Her feet left the ground, and she was suspended in mid-air, kicking her legs frantically as she struggled.
It was as if an invisible hand had suddenly grabbed her by the neck.
"What's wrong? What's wrong with you?"
Her friend screamed in fright and tried to pull her away, but found that she couldn't touch that invisible force at all.
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