Owe?
Ling Xian was speechless. He's heard of people owing spiritual stones and favors, but he's never heard of people owing questions.
"Hmm … that's fine. I'll be on my way." Ling Xian thought about it and agreed to Lin Qing Yi's request. It was only two questions.
"Then it's a deal. No regrets." Lin Qing Yi's smile was as bright as a flower. Her lips curled up, revealing her happiness.
Ling Xian nodded, walked out of the alchemy room, and headed towards Ling Hu's home.
At that moment, Ling Hu was pacing back and forth in his room, muttering, "Brother, why aren't you back yet?" and "Hurry up!"
"Ling Hu, don't worry. If I can save my life, then I will. If I can't, then forget it. Three years ago, I knew this day would come." Though Ling Hu's mother's life was hanging by a thread, her expression was serene and calm. She did not show the slightest fear of death.
"Mother, don't say that. You still have to wait for me to get married and give you grandchildren." Ling Hu hurriedly walked up and held onto her hand tightly. "Mother, don't worry. Brother is now a respectable alchemist. He will have a way to cure you."
"I know. Ling Xian is capable now, but I don't have high hopes. If he had a way, then he wouldn't have given you 20,000 spiritual stones in the first place." Ling Hu's mother looked at Ling Hu's tanned face. Her dim eyes flashed with nostalgia.
Ling Hu froze. Remembering the 20,000 spiritual stones, he was enraged. He was enraged at the manager of the Qi Zhen Pavilion.
"Aunty, I'm home."
Ling Xian walked into the house in big steps. Looking at Ling Hu's mother, who was barely breathing, he took out a Qing Hua Dan from his storage pouch. "Aunty, I brewed a Dan that can cure you. Here, take it."
"Really?!" Ling Hu grabbed onto Ling Xian's arm and exclaimed, "Brother, this Dan can really cure my mother?"
"When have I ever lied to you?" Ling Xian smiled and did not waste any more time. With a flick of his finger, the medicinal Dan turned into a ray of light and entered Hu Zi's mother's mouth, which was slightly agape from shock.
The Qing Hua Dan had been lost for a long time. It was a miraculous dan that specialized in treating the deficiency of one's Qi and blood. It was the absolute authority in this aspect. Therefore, when the medicinal Dan entered Tiger's mother's body, the miraculous effects of the Dan made her face redder.
"This …" Ling Hu couldn't believe his eyes. How could it have such a miraculous effect the moment it entered his mouth?
"Mother, do you feel it? This medicinal pill is really effective! "Ling Hu was overjoyed at the unexpected good news, and he danced with joy.
In order to cure his mother's illness, he worked hard to earn spiritual stones and tried countless methods. However, he could only watch as her health deteriorated. Now that he saw the miraculous effects of the Qing Hua Dan, how could he not be excited?
"It seems like it's really working. I feel like my body is getting better. Am I dreaming?" Hu Zi's mother felt the medicinal power slowly spreading through her body. Her eyes couldn't help but brighten up a little.
Over the years, her body became weaker and weaker. Although she did not suffer from pain, she could only lie in bed for a long time to recuperate. She was like a living dead. She could only watch Ling Hu, who was still young but had to carry a heavy burden on his shoulders, running around and working hard. As a mother, how could she bear it?
Many times, she wanted to die. But every time she thought of Ling Hu's painful face after she died, she gave up. Today, Ling Xian brought her a spiritual Dan that could cure her. This gave her hope of recovery, but at the same time, she was in disbelief.
"Aunty, you are not dreaming. If I wasn't 100% sure, why would I come back?" Ling Xian manipulated his Qi and waved his hand. A gentle wave of Qi enveloped her body and helped her digest the effects of the Dan.
"Aunty, hold your breath. I will help you!"
Ling Hu's mother nodded and closed her eyes. She focused on the Qing Hua Dan inside her.
Ling Xian's expression was serious. His Qi poured out of him like a tidal wave and entered Ling Hu's mother's body.
As soon as the pill dissolved, a wave of medicinal power that was filled with life force instantly flowed through her internal organs, limbs, and bones, nourishing her lost innate energy and replenishing her insufficient blood and Qi.
Her complexion was getting better, and her breathing was getting steadier. The illness she suffered from giving birth to Ling Hu was being cured by the Qing Hua Dan.
Ling Hu's mother's face was glowing. Her weak body was filled with life. Everything was going in a good direction. The root cause of her illness was the loss of Qi and blood. The Qing Hua Dan was one of the best Dans in the world to cure this problem!
Ling Hu watched nervously from the side. His hands subconsciously tightened into fists. Sometimes, he was happy, and sometimes, he was worried.
He was happy because he saw the hope of a cure. He was worried because after all these years, countless attempts, and countless disappointments, they had left a deep shadow in his heart. Every time he saw a ray of hope, he couldn't help but worry that this would be another round of despair.
This time, however, he was thinking too much.
Ling Hu's mother's illness wasn't that serious. It was just that because it dragged on for too long, she couldn't replenish her natural Qi, which resulted in her current state. The Qing Hua Dan, on the other hand, was recognized by all cultivators as a miraculous Dan that could replenish natural energy. Though it was simplified by the Immortal of Alchemy and changed from the sixth-realm to the ninth-realm, it was more than enough to cure Hu Zi's mother's illness.
"Phew … it's about time."
Ling Xian exhaled deeply and wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Aunty, how do you feel now?"
Ling Hu's mother slowly opened her eyes. Her face was full of disbelief. Feeling the vitality in her body, she smiled in relief. As she smiled, tears of joy rolled down her cheeks.
"I feel great. Ever since I gave birth to Ling Hu, I've never felt this way. I feel like I'm 20 years younger." Ling Hu's mother's face was glowing, her breathing was steady, and her entire being was filled with energy and vitality.
"Mother …" Ling Hu cried tears of joy. He grabbed her hand and stared at her, unsure of what to say.
"Silly child, why are you looking at me like that? You don't recognize me anymore? " Ling Hu's mother's face was rosy, and her dull eyes were glowing again. The wrinkles left behind by the passage of time were fading as well. As if she was 20 years younger, she regained her beauty.
"Hehe, I really don't recognize you anymore. Mother, you've gotten prettier. No wonder my father fell head over heels for you." Ling Hu chuckled.
"What the hell are you talking about!" Ling Hu's mother scolded. She looked at Ling Xian and said gratefully, "Ling Xian, it's all thanks to you that I am able to keep my life. Words cannot express my gratitude. All the favors we've owed you over the years, I will repay you one day."
Ling Xian waved his hand and pretended to be angry. "Aunty, what are you talking about? If it weren't for you, I would've died a long time ago. Are you treating me like an outsider?"
"No, Ling Xian." Ling Hu's mother sighed and explained, "Back then, I saw that you were lonely and had no one to rely on. That's why I brought you home and took care of you. I've always thought of you as my own child. It's just that I … I owe you too much."
"Aunty, I've always thought of you as my mother. Don't say I owe you anything. If you keep talking like that, I'm really going to get angry." Ling Xian purposely pulled a long face.
Ling Hu's mother stared at him lovingly and smiled. "Alright, alright, I won't say anymore."
Ling Hu knelt on the ground with a thud and said in a loud voice, "Brother, you saved my mother, which means you saved my life. From now on, my life is yours!"
Ling Xian frowned. A gentle force lifted Ling Hu's body up and asked, "What did you call me?"
"Brother." Ling Hu was confused, not understanding why Ling Xian would ask such a question.
"Very good. Since you call me brother, then she is my mother. I saved my mother, why would I need you to kneel before me? How dare you say your life is mine? What's the point of having your life? Your head is just a decoration! " Ling Xian yelled. Ling Hu shrunk his neck and explained in a low voice, "That's how it's written in novels. When you owe someone a life, you have to repay them with your body."
"That's a woman. You're a man. Why are you joining in?" Ling Xian laughed.
"It's the same for men. Women will devote themselves to him and become a servant. Men will willingly sell their lives and use the surname of their savior as their own name. They will not hesitate to go through fire or water for him," Ling Hu said.
"You know how to say idioms now?" Ling Xian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Alright, stop talking nonsense. Even though Aunty's illness is cured, her body is still weak. She needs to rest. Come out with me and let Aunty rest."
Ling Hu's mother looked at the two of them lovingly and smiled. "Ling Xian is right. You two go. I'm tired."
"Mother, brother and I will go out first. You rest well," Ling Hu said and followed Ling Xian out of the house.
Outside the house, Ling Xian patted his shoulder and said, "Ling Hu, Aunty's illness is cured. You can focus on your training now."
Ling Hu scratched his head and chuckled. "Yeah, the heavy burden on my shoulders has finally been lifted. I feel very relaxed now."
"Remember, in this world, the only thing that can protect yourself and the people around you is your capabilities. Only when you are strong enough can you protect the people and things you care about." Ling Xian exclaimed. If he still couldn't cultivate, then he would've watched Aunty die today.
Luckily, not only did he embark on the path of cultivation, but he was also apprenticed to the Immortal of Alchemy. This great fortune allowed him to achieve what he has today. He now has the ability to protect himself and the people he cares about.
"Brother, I will remember this." Ling Hu nodded and apologized, "Brother, mother has been sick these days. I really couldn't leave and couldn't participate in the clan's competition. I've disappointed you."
"You're being silly again. Do we need to talk like this between brothers?" Ling Xian shook his head helplessly. He took out an item from his storage pouch and waved it in front of Ling Hu's face. "Look at this."
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