Chapter 413: Great Kindness

"She's unconscious," Yun Che said.

Hua Minghai's body trembled. He bit his teeth, desperately suppressing the tears that threatened to burst forth. Turning his face away, he clutched his head and said in anguish, "I know how much pain she's been in all these years. Death would be a release for her, but how can I just stand by and watch her leave me forever?"

"It's a cruel and helpless choice, where any path you take feels both right and wrong. Those who haven't experienced it firsthand will never truly understand," Yun Che sighed, then changed his tone. "However, because you met me, your choice and persistence are the correct ones."

"Huh!?" Hua Minghai suddenly looked up at him.

Yun Che turned around and met his gaze. "I've had a quick look at your wife's condition and have a general understanding. Go stand guard outside and don't let anyone in. Unless I call out, you must not enter either. You should know that the more critical a treatment is, the more important it is to avoid any disturbance."

Looking at Yun Che's undisguised gaze, Hua Minghai said excitedly, "Could it be... could it be that you have a way to save Ruoxin? You really have a way to save Ruoxin?!"

"I don't have absolute certainty," Yun Che glared at him. "But if you could disappear from my sight immediately, the chances of success would probably increase to ninety-nine percent."

A gust of wind suddenly picked up in front of Yun Che, and Hua Minghai vanished from his sight. The sound of a door being hastily shut followed.

This speed was truly astonishing, enough to stun Yun Che for quite some time before he recovered.

What kind of movement technique was this guy cultivating?!

His profound strength was roughly at the late Sky Profound Realm, yet his movement technique could be terrifying to this extent!

Yun Che had Hua Minghai go outside, not because he feared disturbance, but because he didn't want him to see how he would treat Ruoxin. To expel the poison in the shortest possible time, he would need to use the Sky Poison Pearl. Without it, removing the severe cold poison from her body would require tens of millions of times more effort. The cold poison had been present for five years, already integrated with her entire bloodstream and meridians. Its complete removal would be incredibly difficult and carry extremely high risks.

Besides the poison, she also had severe internal injuries. Due to the presence of the cold poison, these injuries had not healed over the past five years; instead, they had progressively worsened. For Yun Che, her deteriorating life force was a far greater concern than the cold poison itself.

Yun Che stood by Ruoxin's bed, extended his left hand, and placed it over her heart. The green light of the Sky Poison Pearl slowly materialized, then gradually spread throughout her entire body. The cold poison that had ravaged her body for five years was rapidly dispelled by the power of the Sky Poison Pearl, without offering the slightest resistance.

Hua Minghai paced back and forth outside like an ant on a hot pan, careful not to make a single sound.

A cool night breeze blew, clearing Hua Minghai's mind somewhat. He was usually an extremely cautious person; otherwise, he wouldn't have managed to keep Ruoxin safe until now. Yet today, he had brought a complete stranger to their current hiding place and allowed him to approach Ruoxin alone. Thinking about it now, he found it incredible. Perhaps it was the mysterious aura surrounding Yun Che that had ignited an inexplicable hope within him.

A full half hour passed without a sound from inside the house, leaving Hua Minghai extremely anxious. Several times, he almost pulled the door open, but each time he managed to restrain himself. Then, Yun Che's calm voice suddenly came from within: "You can come in now."

Like an electric shock, Hua Minghai shoved the door open and rushed in. He saw that none of the herbs in the room had been disturbed, and Ruoxin still lay there, not having moved an inch. He quickly approached, asking excitedly, "Ruoxin, how is she?"

The moment the words left his mouth, his pupils dilated sharply—because he clearly saw that the bluish-black patch on Ruoxin's forehead had completely vanished.

Hua Minghai trembled with excitement. He reached out and pressed his hand to Ruoxin's chest, carefully infusing profound energy into her body. He could no longer feel any trace of the cold poison, not even the slightest residue.

"The cold poison in her body has been completely removed," Yun Che stated. The Sky Poison Pearl could have removed the cold poison from Ruoxin much faster than half an hour, but if it was too quick, it would be too astonishing. So, Yun Che took the opportunity to meditate and extended the time to half an hour.

Hua Minghai was overcome with emotion. Both of them had been tormented by this cold poison for five long years; it was their most terrifying nightmare, and they knew better than anyone how dreadful it was. In fact, they had long despaired of this cold poison, having given up all hope of a cure. Hua Minghai had brought Yun Che here without expecting a miracle, only unwilling to let go of this faint glimmer of hope. Yet, a miracle had truly appeared before his eyes.

"Ruoxin... Ruoxin..." Hua Minghai gripped Ruoxin's hand, too excited to speak coherently. "Did you hear that? Your poison is gone... completely gone! Ruoxin, did you hear me?"

"Alright, don't disturb her," Yun Che said. "Let's go outside. Although the cold poison is gone, after being eroded by it for five years, all her profound energy has scattered, and her vital organs are severely depleted. If it weren't for the nourishment from the large amount of Purple Vein Heavenly Crystals all these years, she would have died the moment the cold poison was removed. She's not entirely out of danger yet, and full recovery will take a very long time. What she needs most right now is proper rest."

Hua Minghai immediately fell silent, helped cover Ruoxin with the bedding, and then tiptoed out of the room with Yun Che.

Yun Che took out a jade bottle and handed it to Hua Minghai. Inside was a small amount of scarlet liquid. "This is the blood of a Fire-attribute King Profound True Dragon. It can effectively dispel the cold energy accumulated in her body over the years and restore her vitality. There are ten drops of dragon blood in total. Dilute one drop in three liters of water, then beginning tomorrow, give her three drops of the diluted solution daily. After a full month, increase the dosage by one drop per day. Remember, never exceed the prescribed amount, or her body won't be able to bear it."

Even through the jade bottle, Hua Minghai's incredibly sharp spiritual senses clearly perceived the pure dragon aura. He knew that true dragon blood, especially Fire-attribute King Profound Dragon blood, was nothing short of a divine elixir for Ruoxin, with her weakened body and pervasive cold energy.

Hua Minghai took the dragon blood, too emotional to speak.

"You've taken care of her for five years, so you should know very well how to gradually heal her internal injuries and restore her vitality; I don't need to say more. However, there's one thing I must warn you about: for the next three months, absolutely do not remove the Purple Vein Heavenly Crystals. Her life force is too fragile right now; any slight mishap without the Purple Vein Heavenly Crystals could cost her life," Yun Che said solemnly. He had once healed many and found joy in it, but now, he no longer felt the same way. The number of people he had saved was far, far fewer than those he had killed.

"Thank you, Benefactor!" Hua Minghai choked out, then knelt down forcefully, with even more sincerity than before. The previous genuflection had been filled with endless reluctance, but this time, he knelt willingly. "Your great kindness, I, Hua Minghai, will remember for the rest of my life. Please tell me your esteemed name, Benefactor, and I will surely repay you with all my life's strength."

"There's no need," Yun Che said with a touch of melancholy. "I was just doing my duty as a healer for once. As for my name, I already told you. It's Ling Yun."

Hua Minghai seemed unfazed by the name. Instead, he asked, "Benefactor, is your real name Yun Che?"

Yun Che's eyebrow twitched violently. *What's going on? I've only given my name twice in Divine Phoenix City, and both times I said "Ling Yun," yet each time the other person immediately called out my real name. Has my reputation in the Divine Phoenix Empire really become so widespread that everyone knows it?*

Seeing Yun Che remain silent, Hua Minghai knew he had guessed correctly. He immediately explained, "Earlier, when I infiltrated the Divine Phoenix Sect, I happened to overhear someone mention the name 'Yun Che.' They said 'Yun Che' was from the Azure Cloud Continent, not affiliated with the Divine Phoenix Sect, yet possessed the Phoenix bloodline. Benefactor, you are from the Azure Cloud Continent and can use Phoenix flames. So, I've always suspected that you are that 'Yun Che.'"

"So that's it," Yun Che finally relaxed. Clearly, the name "Yun Che" itself wasn't particularly remarkable, but "someone outside the Divine Phoenix Sect possessing the Phoenix bloodline" was certainly enough to draw significant attention.

"I am indeed the Yun Che you mentioned. My reason for coming to Divine Phoenix City this time is to resolve matters with the Divine Phoenix Sect, which is also why I couldn't give you the Phoenix Sunflower," Yun Che said, glancing at the night sky as he helped Hua Minghai up. "Alright, go back and take care of your wife. You don't need to thank me. Once her body recovers its vitality, you should take her away from Divine Phoenix City and go somewhere more stable."

Hua Minghai said resolutely, "Although I am a thief, I never forget to repay kindness. As I said before, if you could save my wife, my life would be yours. From now on, Benefactor, if there's ever anything you need me for, no matter how dangerous—a mountain of blades or a sea of flames—I will not hesitate. Especially if Benefactor desires something, even if it's within a Sacred Land, I am willing to break in for you."

Hua Minghai's last statement stirred something within Yun Che. He opened his mouth to speak, but swallowed his words before they could escape. In Divine Phoenix City, the thing he desired most was undoubtedly the Divine Phoenix Sect's 'World-Extinguishing Phoenix Canon'. If he could obtain the complete Canon and its first four profound arts, his Phoenix profound energy would become fully integrated.

However, the 'World-Extinguishing Phoenix Canon' was the core cultivation technique of the Divine Phoenix Sect, and it was also what made the Divine Phoenix Sect the foremost sect in the Sky Profound Continent. The Divine Phoenix Sect's protection of the Canon would undoubtedly be extreme. If Hua Minghai were to forcibly try and steal it, his life would very likely be in peril. After all, it was the Divine Phoenix Sect, and the 'World-Extinguishing Phoenix Canon' was by no means an ordinary item.

Having just removed the cold poison for Ruoxin, if Hua Minghai were to fall into danger at the Divine Phoenix Sect because of him, it would be akin to harming two people.

Seeing the clear hesitation on Yun Che's face, followed by him retracting his words, Hua Minghai immediately said, "Benefactor, is there something you want? Please, just tell me. I will definitely help you get it. If I don't repay this kindness, I will live with unease for the rest of my life."

Yun Che thought for a moment and said, "Can you tell me what movement technique you use?"

Hua Minghai was slightly taken aback. After a brief hesitation, he replied, "It's my Hua family's inherited movement technique—'Phantom Thunder Extremity'."