For this family banquet, Han Jin had prepared very carefully. He had also thought about how he would face the cold treatment or hypocritical enthusiasm. However, when he sat down, he realized that all his efforts had been in vain.
The atmosphere of the banquet was very dull, but there was a sense of warmth in the dullness. Yalina's mother was called Tifani. She took good care of herself and looked like a young woman in her early twenties. She loved to smile, but she rarely made a sound when she smiled. Her eyebrows and eyes were curved, and that smile of hers could warm people's hearts.
Grand Duke Solomon had a total of three wives. The other two were called Cui Kaili and Bertha. They were the mothers of Jared and Edison respectively. Judging from their appearances, the three wives each had their own merits. It was hard to tell who was better and who was worse. However, their personalities were quite different. Not only did Tifany not make a sound when she smiled, she also spoke very little. On the other hand, Cui Kaili and Bertha were more active. Although they mostly talked about trivial family matters, it was precisely because of this that this place was filled with a 'home' atmosphere.
From the beginning to the end, except for the initial greetings, Tifani only asked Han Jin two questions. One was about whether they had encountered any danger when they passed through the territory occupied by the elves, and the other was about whether the naive Yalina had been causing trouble for him. The rest of the time, she just sat there with a smile and looked at Yalina and Han Jin. Cui Kaili and Bertha asked a lot of questions, such as the local customs around the Holy Crown City, Han Jin's family background, Edison's situation, and so on.
Han Jin didn't understand that Grand Duke Solomon was a ruler who always kept his word. Internally, he was the family head who had the power to make all decisions. He had always maintained a strong style. Therefore, although they were clear about the relationship between Yalina and Han Jin, they didn't dare to be too enthusiastic about Han Jin as Solomon hadn't publicly acknowledged Han Jin.
In fact, Solomon's invitation to Han Jin to the family banquet was already a hint. Because of this, they could express a certain degree of enthusiasm and curiosity towards Han Jin.
Yalina was the most 'unscrupulous'. After listening to her best friend talking about Han Jin's sacrifice when her life was in danger, Yalina cried on the spot. Unfortunately, when she cried and threw herself into Han Jin's arms, Solomon's invitation arrived. Yalina didn't have time to vent her feelings, so she just tidied up a little and brought Han Jin to the banquet.
Yalina's eyes were still red and swollen, but she didn't want to look away from Han Jin. Her eyes were full of tenderness.
Han Jin's mood was very complicated. The policy he had set for himself was to prepare for the worst and work hard for the best result. If an undesirable situation really occurred, he had to defend his dignity. As a lord, he was no longer alone. His dignity represented the whole group of people. However, no one here regarded him as a lord, but as Yalina's lover and their junior. Since he was no longer a lord, what did he need to defend?
Solomon was the one who spoke the least. After he started to ask Han Jin to sit down, he didn't say a word. He focused on eating his food and occasionally listened to the conversations of the ladies with interest. Solomon had always been strong, but this didn't mean that as long as he was present, the others would tremble like mice in front of a cat. If they treated their home as a prison, they would lose a lot of fun in life.
"Raphael, what's wrong with you?" Yalina asked in a low voice. She found that Han Jin's brows were slightly knitted together, as if he was thinking about something.
"It's okay." Han Jin smiled. Most Taoists were good at observing aura. Some people who practiced divination could even infer life and death from a person's facial features and complexion. Although Han Jin wouldn't spend his energy on such a small trick, he could see that Solomon's face was full of death. This was a sign that his vitality was close to exhaustion. If he hadn't come, Solomon definitely wouldn't have lived for more than a month!
Moreover, Han Jin found that Solomon was very clear about his situation. When he quietly listened to the conversations of the ladies, there was a trace of nostalgia and nostalgia hidden in his eyes. He often stopped eating and was lost in thought.
Fortunately! Really fortunately! He could get to the Capital of Elements in time.
Otherwise, when the news of Grand Duke Solomon's death came, and he knew that Grand Duke Solomon died of asthma, he couldn't make up for the guilt he felt towards Yalina.
"Yalina," Solomon suddenly said. Solomon said suddenly, and then he pushed the plate aside. Obviously, he had no desire to continue eating.
"Hmm?" Yalina replied hesitantly.
"Can you look at me?" Solomon showed a somewhat helpless expression, then pointed at Han Jin with his hand. "You have decades to look at, taste, and appreciate this man. Must you start now?"
"Oh …" Yalina's face blushed slightly. She looked around and said, "Where's Big Brother? Why didn't he come? "
"I want you to look at me …" Solomon sighed. His voice was slightly heavy, but the people present, except for Han Jin, couldn't guess the reason for this heaviness, or they simply didn't pay attention.
"Master, what are you doing? Hehe … You're just like a child. In fact, among the three children, Yalina has always been the one who cares about you the most. "Bertha laughed.
"Are you feeling better?" Yalina asked nervously. She was a little afraid of being alone with Solomon. She was afraid that her father would give her a difficult problem. She had been holding this question in her heart for a long time.
"Yes." Solomon nodded with satisfaction. "I'm almost all better. Didn't you notice? I haven't coughed. "
"Really?" Yalina recalled just now. Sure enough, Solomon's condition was much better than before. Then she thought of something. "How could Uncle Gail lie to me?!"
What Yalina didn't understand was that the human body was like a battlefield. When the disease was too strong to be resisted, the immune system of all parts of the body would be fully activated to fight the disease for the last time. During this period, the patient would appear very healthy, even healthier than ordinary people. However, after the battle, the disease would quickly destroy the body's functions with devastating force. This was the so-called final radiance of the setting sun.
"What did he lie to you about?" Solomon asked with a smile.
"He said you were very sick!" Yalina pouted with dissatisfaction. "He told Raphael to hurry to the Capital of Elements to treat you as soon as possible. We've been rushing day and night!"
"You've mastered light magic?" Solomon looked at Han Jin in surprise.
"No, but I do know how to cure diseases." Han Jin smiled.
"If I had known, we wouldn't have come. There are still a lot of things to deal with in the Holy Crown City …" Yalina glanced at Solomon secretly. Solomon had set a family rule a long time ago that no one was allowed to talk about national affairs at the dinner table. She had broken the rule. But seeing that Solomon was not angry, she whispered, "Then we'll go back tomorrow!" Yalina knew that Han Jin was worried about the Holy Crown City because she had offended the Dragon City and was facing the invasion of the Elves and the participation of the Orcs. She didn't want to embarrass her lover.
"Yalina, actually …" Han Jin hesitated. "The Duke's illness is very serious."
"This child … Don't talk nonsense! Master is very healthy now! " Tifany immediately became nervous and looked at Solomon timidly. She was afraid that Solomon wouldn't like to hear this and would vent his anger on Han Jin. "Master, Raphael is also … concerned about your health, you …"
"Yes, yes." Bertha and Cui Kaili also nodded.
From their point of view, after hearing the touching story, they had accepted Han Jin in their hearts. Under the control of Solomon, they stayed away from politics and never had any internal conflicts. They only lived in a peaceful world, so their sense of right and wrong was very pure. If Han Jin was good to Yalina, they would also be good to Han Jin. A relationship that had been tested was, of course, more credible than an unknown relationship.
Only Yalina was scared out of her wits. She knew that Han Jin would never talk nonsense on this topic.
Solomon looked at Han Jin quietly. He was ready to welcome the final destination, but suddenly he saw hope. And he knew from Han Jin's expression that Han Jin was sure to cure him. It was imaginable how big of a shock he was.
No one would not cherish their life, be brave enough to die, and be willing to sacrifice themselves simply because they had no other choice. If there was another path, very few people would choose to take it to the extreme.
Under the restless gazes of the ladies, Solomon suddenly stood up and said, "Come with me, Yalina. Come with me."
"Master …" Tifany hurriedly stood up.
"You all stay," Solomon said faintly.
Walking out of the dining room and through a long corridor, Solomon walked into a room. The furnishings in the room were very simple. Except for a large chair in the center, there was nothing else. The windows were tightly blocked by a layer of iron curtains. The four walls were dark gray without any decorations or embellishments.
Han Jin glanced around. This should be Solomon's meditation room, otherwise the room wouldn't be so monotonous.
Solomon sat on the chair and said softly, "How can you tell that my illness is very serious?"
"It's hard to explain in a few words." Han Jin smiled. "But you should know that I'm not wrong."
"You're going to start treating me now?"
"Yes, your illness can't be delayed any longer."
"Do you need me to do anything?" Solomon asked.
"No need." Han Jin took a step forward and reached for Solomon's hand. Solomon didn't move and let Han Jin grab his wrist.
"Raphael …" Yalina bit her lips and said bitterly.
"Don't worry, I'm here." Han Jin turned around and smiled gently at Yalina.
"This is your way of treating illnesses? It's a bit novel. "Solomon also smiled.
In fact, the two of them didn't have the relationship between a patient and a doctor. There was only one chair in the room, and Solomon just sat down and let Han Jin stand. It was somewhat impolite. He didn't say any words of gratitude, didn't talk about rewards, and didn't make any promises. He didn't even ask how confident Han Jin was or if there was any danger. Moreover, Han Jin's expression was very calm. He didn't show any dissatisfaction because of Solomon's impoliteness or anything else. But from another perspective, if the two of them were trying to acknowledge each other, what was there to be polite about? Or what was there to mind?
"Right here? It'll make this place dirty. " Han Jin let go of his hand. Looking at Solomon's complexion just now, he thought that he could live for another month, but after listening to his pulse, he knew that Solomon's body was in terrible condition and could last for at most ten days.
Therefore, he could not understand. Since Solomon was an overlord with great talent and bold vision, and he already knew that he did not have much time left, he should seize every minute and second to make proper arrangements for his funeral. However, according to the maids, when Solomon's health was not good in winter, he would always stay in the study room to read. Once he read, he would read for the entire day. He rarely went out, and he rarely took matters into his own hands. When he ate, Solomon was also leisurely and calm, as if he did not care about anything.
"It's okay." Solomon smiled. "If I can get a new life, it's okay even if you raze my palace to the ground."
Han Jin couldn't help but smile. Solomon didn't hide his greed for life at all. He was also a straightforward person.
Yalina quietly walked to the side and watched Han Jin nervously. Han Jin was silent for a moment, then stretched out his right hand and formed a spell. Then, a white light flashed and entered Solomon's chest.
Solomon was still sitting on the chair motionlessly. If Han Jin had released an offensive spell, he would have been injured. Moreover, the talisman could easily hide in Solomon's chest, which meant that he didn't activate any magic tools that might be hidden on him.
"This is not magic!" Solomon suddenly said.
"My teacher told me that this is a long-lost magic," Han Jin said softly.
"You're lying." Solomon smiled. "The mark of the elements has penetrated into the depths of my soul. Although I don't dare to say that I understand all the mysteries of magic, I can at least distinguish whether this is magic or not."
"Then tell me … what is this?" Han Jin also smiled, revealing a mouthful of snow-white teeth. In fact, he had already mentally prepared himself. He could use various reasons to deceive others, but he might not be able to deceive Solomon, who was known as the Star of Magic.
"Another brand-new power that has never appeared before," Solomon replied thoughtfully. "And … it reminds me of a madman."
"Madman?"
"There is a book that describes the mysteries of the eighth element that has never appeared before. It was written by a madman named Richard. Have you read it?"
"He read it!!" Yalina suddenly exclaimed.
"Oh?" Solomon's gaze turned to Yalina. Obviously, he thought that his daughter would be more honest than Han Jin.
"He read that book! And he was very emotional at that time. I called his name behind him, but he didn't hear me! "Yalina remembered everything.
"My Lord, I think what we should do now is to help you recover as soon as possible, not to study my secrets. What do you think?" Han Jin smiled bitterly.
"To me, magic and life are equally important. Yalina is my daughter, so of course, she will be the same as me." Solomon looked at Yalina with an appreciative gaze.
Han Jin stepped back helplessly. His hands quickly formed a spell, and one talisman after another appeared. The rich white light disappeared into Solomon's chest one after another.
In the Liuding Liujia Technique, the former was a Taoist technique to cure diseases and save people, while the latter was a technique to injure and kill people. Although Han Jin's cultivation was gradually approaching the realm of Taiyi, he still couldn't revive the dead and regrow bones. However, it was not a problem to cure a severe asthma patient. Because of Solomon's identity, the illness that he had developed over the years, and his current physical condition, he had to be extra careful to avoid any problems.
Solomon closed his eyes and quietly savored the changes that had occurred in his body. He could sense that the white light that had entered his body had not disappeared. Instead, it had turned into a warm current that nourished his dry and withered chest.
Han Jin continued to form the spell. In a moment, he had already formed thousands of talismans. The warm and powerless feeling made Solomon sigh involuntarily.
Han Jin took a deep breath and circled behind Solomon. His hands moved faster and faster. Yalina could only see a blur and couldn't see Han Jin's movements clearly.
"Tut!" Suddenly, Han Jin let out a low cry. A ball of dazzling golden light suddenly appeared in the room, illuminating every corner of the room.
Yalina couldn't help but close her eyes. She could release magic at will and filter out the dazzling light, but she was afraid that she would affect Han Jin, so she could only reluctantly endure it. After a long while, she tried to open her eyes little by little and saw a strange scene. Han Jin's hand was hovering above his father's head, and he was pressing the golden light in bit by bit.
Beads of sweat appeared on the tip of Han Jin's nose and forehead. In fact, he had made many preparations. If Grand Duke Solomon did not have good intentions towards him, then he would only treat Grand Duke Solomon's illness, which was reasonable and had nothing to do with anything else. However, if Grand Duke Solomon did not disappoint him, then he was willing to consume a large amount of vital energy to cleanse Grand Duke Solomon's marrow.
Morrisons, Sassoux, Léger, and the former Sunier had never enjoyed such treatment because they were still young. As long as they were well protected for the time being, Han Jin was confident that he could usher in a glorious future with them. Grand Duke Solomon was different. He was old and sick, and his physical condition was far worse than Guevara, who had just been released from prison. He needed health more than anyone else!
As time passed, more and more sweat appeared on the tip of Han Jin's nose and forehead. In the end, they slowly dripped down, and he was slightly out of breath.
Yalina bit her lips lightly. What she was worried about and afraid of didn't happen. For such a long time, she saw Han Jin continuously releasing magic with her own eyes. She also saw the sweat on Han Jin's forehead, and her father sat there without any vigilance, leaving his safety in the hands of a stranger he had met for the first time. She knew that the two people she was most nervous about were trying to trust each other. She was moved and wanted to cry.
Suddenly, two black spots appeared at the corner of Solomon's eyes and flowed down his cheeks like tears. What was that? Yalina hurriedly covered her mouth, afraid that she would make a sound and disturb Han Jin.
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