MTL NOVEL Chapter 26
Chapter 26: Shangguan Wuhui, Chen Yuer!
“Daddy… it hurts so much, I hurt so much!!”
Shangguan Wugou collapsed on the ground, her petite body struggling and twisting, ultimately curling into a ball.
Her body was interwoven with red, green, and blue colors, representing fire, wind, and water respectively.
Rather than achieving balance, these three forces had gone completely berserk, seeming as if they were about to tear her body apart.
“Wugou! My child, what happened? Don’t scare your father!”
Shangguan Wuhui cried out in despair, his voice filled with heartache, the domineering expression on his face instantly shattered.
At that moment, he resembled a wounded old ape, clearly possessing supreme cultivation but tripping over himself as he rushed to pick up the girl.
“Someone! Quickly! Is there anyone who can check on my daughter?”
He bellowed, and an elderly alchemist stepped forward. After examining her, his face turned extremely grim.
“What happened?” Shangguan Wuhui’s heart sank, feeling coldness in his hands and feet.
“To be direct, the water poison has entered her lungs, the fire poison has entered her heart, and the wind poison has entered her abdomen; the situation is extremely dire!”
“So you mean… my daughter is hanging by a thread!”
Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head slightly.
“Hanging by a thread is a euphemism; in such a situation, even immortals would struggle to save her—prepare for the worst.”
Shangguan Wuhui felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and immediately fixed his gaze like a sword on Tang Qi!
“Weren’t you the one who said you could save my daughter? If anything happens to her, I will make you pay the price!”
Tang Qi broke into a cold sweat as he sensed the aura of death.
“I… I don’t know what happened! After she took the elixir, she should have been fine; maybe there are side effects—yes, it must be side effects! Please take deep breaths; feeling dizzy is normal!”
“You’re asking for death!”
Shangguan Wuhui exploded in anger, his breath turning into a thunderstorm that instantly severely injured Tang Qi, causing blood to flow from his seven orifices!
“Please spare me, Senior! I only meant well but did something wrong!”
Tang Qi fell to his knees, humbly begging for mercy, devoid of dignity.
Even though he had the soul of a strong warrior within him, he couldn’t withstand the fury of Shangguan Wuhui!
“If this weren’t the Enforcement Main Hall, I would have killed you on the spot!”
Zhou Tong looked at the farcical scene with a calm expression.
“This has nothing to do with us; let’s go.”
After saying this, the three turned to leave.
“Big Brother… Big Brother, please save me…”
A trembling and pitiful voice came from behind, causing Zhou Tong to instinctively stop.
Turning back, he saw Shangguan Wugou with her small hands outstretched, her face filled with pleading for help.
Children are most perceptive at such times; in the moment of life and death, she could accurately sense who her savior was.
Shangguan Wuhui finally woke up, Zhou Tong’s earlier advice still ringing in his ears, but unfortunately, he had dismissed it.
“Kid, can you truly save my daughter?”
“What did you call me!”
Zhou Tong’s eyes lacked emotion, only cold indifference that viewed lives as insignificant.
Even Shangguan Wuhui, who was accustomed to life and death, couldn’t help but tremble.
Recalling what he had just done, his insides twisted with regret.
“Sir! Please save my daughter!”
He bowed his noble head, his voice filled with pleading.
“I refuse!”
Zhou Tong disregarded the courtesy, sitting down on the ground directly.
Upon hearing this, a flicker of joy appeared on Shangguan Wuhui’s face.
Zhou Tong refused but didn’t say he couldn’t save her; perhaps there really was a glimmer of hope.
Suddenly, with a thud!
To everyone’s shock, the leader of the Supreme Clarity Sect actually knelt on both knees, bowing deeply to Zhou Tong.
“I, an old fool, was too eager to save my daughter earlier and failed to discern the truth; I offended you, Sir. Please have mercy and guide me, save my daughter, and I will repay you immensely!”
Seeing this scene, everyone was moved. Although Shangguan Wuhui was rather domineering and obstinate, he was still a true man.
The most shocked was Chen Ling’er. Who was Shangguan Wuhui? Even Mo Liushu would have to show respect towards him, yet now he knelt before Zhou Tong, weeping and begging, humble as a child!
In contrast, Zhou Tong remained expressionless, even closing his eyes.
As if everything was a matter of course, he thought he deserved this worship from a peerless strongman.
Chen Ling’er couldn’t help but feel dazed. Was this still the once submissive and cautious junior apprentice brother? It seemed like a different person.
Only now did she realize that Zhou Tong had truly changed.
At this thought, she felt a wave of panic. She had thought Zhou Tong was acting to draw her in, but now… it seemed she might actually lose him.
“Don’t… I don’t want a future without you. I didn’t mean to keep you hanging… I just…”
Her throat felt constricted, her voice dropping to a weak murmur; no one could hear her words.
“Big Brother… please, save me. I’m not afraid of death; I just fear being alone when I die!”
The little girl’s understanding was heartbreaking. Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wuhui immediately broke down in tears.
This was the sole flesh and blood left by his late wife; if she were to leave him, he wouldn’t want to live anymore.
Such a scene moved the two girls beside Zhou Tong. Long Lingyun gave Shangguan Wuhui a knowing glance, indicating he should plead with the Little Demoness.
It must be said that the Wordless Wisdom Root was indeed perceptive, immediately sensing the crux. Among those present, only the Little Demoness could make Zhou Tong change his mind.
Shangguan Wuhui truly understood and earnestly pleaded with the Little Demoness, “Child… I really have no other options left. Please help me, and I will surely repay you greatly once this is done!”
The Little Demoness nodded in agreement and gently patted Zhou Tong’s shoulder.
“Please save her; the child is innocent!”
“Very well, I’ll do it for your sake!”
Zhou Tong stood up and reached out to lift Shangguan Wugou.
This simple action shattered Chen Linger’s heart.
The Little Demoness had only said one sentence, neither a negotiation, request, nor command, yet Zhou Tong acted for her.
What an overwhelming amount of affection and preference?!
The pressure from a strongman was like wind brushing against the face; the respect shown by a dignitary was as calm as still water. Only emotional ties could bring him to lower his gaze!
Originally, this feeling belonged to her, but now she had discarded it with her own hands!
“Oh heavens… what have I missed? What have I done! Chen Ling’er, you are truly the most foolish person under heaven!”
She covered her face, tears slipping through her fingers, but no one paid her any mind.
“Sir, does my daughter still have hope?”
Shangguan Wuhui stood up, but his body remained hunched. No one mocked his flattery; they only felt his back was incredibly majestic.
“If she can be saved… don’t worry!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Tong unleashed a spiritual power comparable to the Imperial Realm, ready to use the most brutal methods to neutralize the poison.
Such terrifying energy exceeded everyone’s comprehension. They couldn’t even perceive it, yet they saw the expression on the little girl’s face finally relax.
“Okay, it’s really okay!”
Shangguan Wuhui was overjoyed because the blue and red colors that had covered his daughter had vanished. This was a good omen.
“Not yet finished.”
Zhou Tong retracted his spiritual power, maintaining his usual expression as he said, “The wind and fire poisons have been resolved, but the water poison remains.”
“What should we do to resolve it?”
“We need to generate a fierce wind and ignite the earth fire to break the cold water poison within her body!”
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present suddenly changed their expressions!