The alchemist behind Zhang Ming also glanced at the old man lying on the bed when he heard that.
"Sir alchemist, can my grandfather's illness be cured?" Zhang Ming asked anxiously.
"This …" The alchemist hesitated for a moment, but still said, "It's very difficult. His foundation has been damaged, and it has dragged on for too long. Even if he uses all sorts of treasures to prolong his life, it will be difficult for him to hold on for more than a few days."
"No, it can't be. Sir alchemist, you must have a way, right?" Zhang Ming suddenly choked with sobs.
"Since I've accepted your consultation fee, I naturally won't lie. It is indeed difficult to cure him! Here are two Six Unity Pills. After taking them, you will be able to live through the last few days peacefully. It won't be as painful! "The alchemist was quite honest. Then, he took out two pills and placed them on the bedside.
Then, he said to Zhang Ming, "This is all I can do. Although I didn't cure him, the consultation fee is not refundable. This is the rule."
"Sir alchemist, is there really no other way?" Zhang Ming still didn't want to give up.
"There is no other way. Your grandfather's injury is too serious. It's better to spend the last few days with him. "The alchemist shook his head, turned around, and left.
"How could this be?" Zhang Ming turned his head to look at the old man lying on the bed in a daze. Tears streamed down his face.
"Silly child, why are you crying? Men don't cry easily. Grandfather has lived for so many years, and he has lived long enough. From now on, you will follow this sir. Go wherever he takes you, and do whatever he tells you to do. Do you understand? "The old man forced a smile, then instructed.
"Grandfather!" Zhang Ming's tears fell even more when he heard this.
Seeing this, Xiao Chen left the room alone, giving space to the grandfather and grandson.
He didn't deliberately eavesdrop on the conversation between the old man and Zhang Ming. Instead, he sat in the courtyard and took out the black pendant that he had just obtained from the old man to study it.
This was the first time he had come into contact with the mysterious aura of the black stone coffin at such a close distance.
However, no matter how much he studied it, he couldn't figure out the specific use of the black pendant.
He couldn't even activate the black pendant's power.
The more Xiao Chen studied it, the more he felt that apart from the special aura that was exactly the same as the black sarcophagus, the black pendant seemed to be a simple decoration.
Of course, the possibility that it was just an ornament was too small. The biggest possibility was that with his current strength, he was simply unable to uncover the true secrets of this black pendant.
"There's no hurry. There's plenty of time in the future to slowly excavate it." Xiao Chen played with the pendant for a while before putting it away.
The conversation between Zhang Ming and his grandfather seemed to have ended.
"Sir, my grandfather would like to invite you into the house for a chat," Zhang Ming stood at the door and said respectfully.
Xiao Chen glanced at him and found that the little guy's eyes were very red. Then, he entered the house.
"Sir, I've just talked to Xiao Ming. This little thing will follow you from now on, as long as you can give him something to eat! When he reaches the Immortal Realm, let him live and die on his own! "Zhang Ming's grandfather lay on the bed and spoke with difficulty.
"Don't worry. Since I've promised you, I'll definitely take good care of him until he reaches the Immortal Realm," Xiao Chen said solemnly.
In the next few days, Zhang Ming almost never left his grandfather's side.
Obviously, he already knew that his grandfather's illness could not be cured, and that he only had a few days left to live.
From the conversation, Xiao Chen also found out that the pill refiner who charged a high fee had a very special alliance in this city.
It was formed by some pill refiners who weren't very strong. They charged a fee according to the rules and then helped people to concoct pills.
This was relatively rare.
However, to some extent, it was indeed very convenient for some ordinary immortals.
Xiao Chen also knew why Zhang Ming's grandfather had such an incurable illness!
It was because he was ambushed during the trip to the mystic realm.
"Why didn't you sell this black pendant at that time and exchange it for a life-saving item? If you hadn't delayed it, maybe you wouldn't have ended up like this! "Xiao Chen was a little puzzled.
Ever since he obtained this black pendant, he had this question, but he never had the chance to ask.
"This pendant caused a lot of experts to fight over it, including quite a few Celestial Kings. If I took it out, I was afraid that it would lead to a fatal disaster. Moreover, I only found out later that I was deeply poisoned. Even if I sold this black pendant, it wouldn't be able to prolong my life! So I originally planned to use this to find a way out for Xiao Ming, but I met you, sir. This old man feels that I can trust you, so I'll use this black pendant to exchange for Xiao Ming's safety! "The old man lay on the bed and said slowly.
Xiao Chen nodded and then asked, "Was there anything similar in the mystic realm where this black pendant appeared?"
"This … should be gone. That mystic realm was later destroyed, and this black pendant is unique." The old man thought for a while and frowned slightly.
"Alright!" Xiao Chen was a little regretful and pitiful, but he didn't ask any more questions.
After that, they chatted casually for a while. Seeing that the old man was a little sleepy, Xiao Chen ended the conversation and walked out.
After another five or six days, the old man passed away completely at dusk.
Xiao Chen helped Zhang Ming bury his grandfather.
This little guy insisted on observing mourning for seven days, so Xiao Chen let him do it.
For seven whole days, Zhang Ming kept kneeling in front of the tombstone. Xiao Chen also felt a little heartache.
After seven days, Xiao Chen said, "Let's go. You have to pull yourself together. Don't let your grandfather down. Cultivate well and reach the Celestial Realm as soon as possible!"
"Yes, sir!" Zhang Ming replied. Then, he kowtowed a few times and slowly got up.
Seeing that this guy looked back three times with every step, Xiao Chen made up his mind and flew away quickly with him.
"Don't worry, little guy. Since I promised your grandfather and received benefits, I will definitely bring you to a safe place. You don't have to worry about your life before you reach the Celestial Realm, "Xiao Chen comforted.
"Thank you, sir!" Zhang Ming bowed and thanked him.
"You don't have to be so reserved. If you don't have any other friends here to say goodbye, then we will set off directly." Xiao Chen waved his hand.
Zhang Ming shook his head, indicating that he didn't have any other friends.
Xiao Chen took him to the teleportation portal and rushed to Southwind City.
The journey back was very peaceful and smooth.
However, Xiao Chen could still vaguely sense that there seemed to be a strange atmosphere spreading in the air every now and then when they took a break.
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