Chapter 787: Wei Changfeng's Daughter

The society was established, and by the time they finished discussing and finalizing various charters, rules, and procedures, it was almost dawn.

The Xuanxuan Society was just a newly formed society; it didn't require membership fees or credits, but it had a strict organizational structure that, once operational, could earn more benefits for the entire society.

Of course, these were still under discussion and not yet fully formed.

Zhang Xuan couldn't be bothered to worry about it and directly handed it off to Ruohuan Gongzi, Luo Xuan, and others, then returned to the elite district.

Just as he arrived at his residence and before he could rest, he heard a knock on the door. A senior student responsible for managing the elite district stood at the door.

Teacher Zhang, someone said they wanted to see you, so I brought them over!

Zhang Xuan looked behind him and saw a fat man approaching: "Young Master!"

Seeing it was Sun Qiang, Zhang Xuan greeted him and led him into the courtyard.

What happened?

A few days ago, he had arranged for Sun Qiang and the others to stay in the courtyard. Now he suddenly came looking for him—could something have happened?

It's Pavilion Master Wei Changfeng. He finished handling matters at the Spirit Materials Pavilion and came to see you, Young Master,” Sun Qiang said.

See me? Didn't I tell him to follow your arrangements? Is he being disobedient?” Zhang Xuan frowned.

After he caused a scene at the Spirit Materials Pavilion, he had subdued Wei Changfeng and told him to come accept Sun Qiang's arrangements after handling things. Could he be disobeying?

No, it's that... he insisted on seeing you, Young Master. I had no choice but to come,” Sun Qiang said.

The Young Master was in the Master Teacher Academy, which wasn't easy to enter. Even when he said he wanted to find someone, it took quite some effort.

Insisted on seeing me?” Zhang Xuan frowned.

Yes. When I asked what it was about, he wouldn't say. He said he could only speak when he saw you. I had no choice,” Sun Qiang said with a wry smile.

I see... Alright, let's go take a look!

Knowing that a Saint realm expert like Wei Changfeng wouldn't make such a request without an important reason, Zhang Xuan didn't say more and left the academy with Sun Qiang.

It didn't take long before they returned to the small courtyard where Sun Qiang and the others were staying.

Young Master!

Seeing him arrive, Wei Changfeng immediately came forward.

In just a few days, this Pavilion Master of the Spirit Materials Pavilion seemed to have aged several years, his eyes bloodshot and filled with indescribable weariness.

What's... wrong with you?” Zhang Xuan asked, puzzled.

The other party was a Saint realm expert with a lifespan of a thousand years. Unless he did something harmful to his life, he couldn't have aged so quickly!

Looking several years older on the surface probably meant he had consumed at least decades of his lifespan.

Thud!

Without saying much, Wei Changfeng's knees gave way and he knelt down: "Please, Young Master, save my daughter... She's dying!"

Hmm?” Zhang Xuan was startled.

Earlier, through the Library of Heaven's Path, he had deduced that the other party's collection of treasures was to treat a relative. Logically, with so many treasures containing spiritual energy, even a severe illness could be sustained. How could she be dying in just a few days?

Treasures have no life, but their spiritual energy can survive. Using that to prolong life, as long as there wasn't too severe a change, it could last for years or decades without major issues.

Knowing this, although he had subdued the other party, he hadn't acted urgently.

I don't know either. She was fine before, but two days ago, her life force suddenly declined, and the spiritual energy of the treasures became useless. I beg the Young Master to intervene!” Wei Changfeng's eyes reddened.

Over the years, he had done everything possible to keep his daughter alive. If she couldn't hold on, he probably wouldn't want to live either.

This Young Master had seen through his situation at a glance and displayed many miraculous methods. Perhaps... he could truly save his daughter.

This was his only hope.

Take me to see her!

Knowing that words were useless, he had to see for himself to determine, Zhang Xuan said.

I've already brought her here. She's in my room...” Wei Changfeng quickly pointed.

Afraid that by the time the Young Master came and went to see her, it would be too late, he had directly brought his daughter and had her stay with him.

Mm!” Zhang Xuan nodded and walked in.

The small courtyard Sun Qiang had found had only seven or eight rooms, each not spacious. Pushing the door open, he entered a room of about a dozen square meters, slightly dim.

On one side of the room was a small wooden bed, on which lay a fourteen- or fifteen-year-old girl. She was thin, with a pale face, slightly yellow hair, and her eyes tightly shut, already unconscious.

She's very ill!

Zhang Xuan frowned.

This girl had more exhaling than inhaling. Under the illumination of the Eye of Insight, her entire body's life force was declining, and all the meridians in her body had lost vitality. It seemed she could fall asleep at any moment and never wake up.

No wonder Wei Changfeng was anxious. This girl was indeed on the verge of life and death. If not treated soon, it was uncertain whether she could last until nightfall.

Before, she could still speak clearly. When she couldn't bear it, she would swallow the spiritual energy of treasures and hold on for a while. But... since the day before yesterday, that spiritual energy has been useless. She's been sleeping and hasn't woken up...”

Wei Changfeng was extremely anxious and described the symptoms.

Mm!” Zhang Xuan nodded, looked carefully again, and helplessly shook his head.

His understanding of medicine was only at around four-star level. Even with the Eye of Insight, he couldn't pinpoint the exact symptoms unless he continued reading to learn more about various ailments.

But obviously, there wasn't enough time.

For now, he could only rely on the Library of Heaven's Path.

He reached out his hand and placed it on the girl's wrist.

The girl's skin was cold, like a block of ice.

Focusing his mind, Zhang Xuan called out softly in his mind!

Buzz!

A book appeared.

When a cultivator is unconscious and lacks subjective awareness, it's like a treasure. As long as he touches them, a corresponding book can be generated.

He quickly opened it.

Wei Ruyan, from Qingyuan City, Innate Poison Body...

The contents of the book imprinted into his mind.

Innate Poison Body? This girl has an innate constitution?” Zhang Xuan was startled.

Innate constitutions were extremely rare. Along the way, he had only seen Zhao Ya and Yuan Tao. He didn't expect this unconscious, dying girl to have one too.

Innate Poison Body, suitable for cultivating the poison master profession. But... in her current state, it's uncertain whether she can survive!

He shook his head.

Although innate constitutions were formidable, before being activated, they were like ordinary people, subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death, with no strength.

This girl clearly hadn't activated hers, so having it or not made little difference.

Back at the Poison Hall in the Red Lotus Mountain Range, he had seen records of such constitutions in books, but they were all vague. Even he didn't know how to activate it or what effects it would have after activation.

Ignoring her constitution, he continued reading.

...In the womb, her foundation was damaged by a Saint realm expert, harming both her soul and body, resulting in a deficiency of spirit, soul, and blood. Weaknesses: ...

Deficiency of spirit, soul, and blood?” Zhang Xuan's eyebrows jumped.

Deficiency of spirit, soul, and blood, as the name implies, means that the spirit, soul, and blood (physical body) are all different from normal, with great deficiencies. It usually occurs when there is insufficient supply in the womb. Such people lack the vital energy to support the body's survival. Under normal circumstances, it's hard for them to survive, or even to be born.

This girl had not only been born successfully but had lived this long... How was that possible?

In Ruyan's case, by normal reasoning, it would have been difficult for her to be born. It was my wife who exhausted all her vital essence to preserve her life, allowing a smooth delivery. But... she didn't survive either!

As if knowing Zhang Xuan's thoughts, Wei Changfeng seemed to recall something, his expression sorrowful: "Ruyan carries her life and hope. Even if I have to die, I cannot let anything happen to her!"

Zhang Xuan nodded.

He could understand the other party's state of mind.

His wife had exhausted all her blood and essence to ensure their daughter's survival, even dying as a result. As a father, if he couldn't even protect his daughter, how could he face his deceased wife in the afterlife?

Thus, over the years, no matter the cost, he had spared no effort.

Young Master, can Ruyan... be saved?

After speaking, Wei Changfeng couldn't help but look at him, his eyes full of worry.

Her life force is almost completely severed. Saving her... is very difficult!” Zhang Xuan shook his head.

After reading Wei Ruyan's book, he also found it quite troublesome.

This was no longer just a deficiency of spirit, soul, and blood. Over the years, she had consumed too many nourishing things, and her body, unable to handle the excess, had its internal vitality nearly destroyed.

Coupled with her weakened soul, she was at the point of exhaustion.

No wonder even a six-star peak physician couldn't help and could only rely on the spiritual energy of treasures to prolong her life. Even he, having found the root cause and defects, was at a loss, feeling like a dog trying to bite a hedgehog—no place to start.

I beg the Young Master to intervene. As long as you can save Ruyan, I would be willing to be your beast of burden!

Hearing that the Young Master hadn't completely refused, Wei Changfeng quickly said.

Since you have pledged loyalty to me, I won't refuse if I can do it. But now, she is not only physically weak but also has an extremely weakened soul. To treat her, we must first wake her up, and to wake her, her body needs to be stronger...”

Zhang Xuan rubbed his brow.

Her unconsciousness was because her physical body could no longer support the soul's operation. Her current body was like a torn sack, and the soul was like water that couldn't be contained.

But... without the soul, the person wouldn't wake up, and the physical body couldn't be treated.

Because replenishing qi and blood required the cooperation of will, and if the will couldn't hold, it would be ineffective.

Replenishing the body required the soul to be awake, and the soul being awake required the body to support it... This Wei Ruyan was in a dilemma.

Even he found it extremely troublesome.

Then what can be done?

Wei Changfeng looked at him.

Having been ill for a long time, he had become a quasi-doctor. He dealt with medicinal herbs daily and, although he hadn't taken the physician exam, his actual skill was no less than that of some five- or six-star physicians. His daughter's condition, even without the Young Master saying it, he knew.

Could it be that even the Young Master had no solution?

Was he really going to watch his child die before him in his old age?

Don't rush. I can first find a way to keep her from dying... but it probably won't last long. The best approach is to find a medicinal herb that strengthens the soul. If we can get her soul to nourish on that herb and repair the damage, she might wake up, and the rest will be much easier!

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Xuan said.