Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Both Fang Lin and Han Yinyue were silent. She looked at Fang Lin in anticipation but was afraid that he might say something that would disappoint her.
At last, Fang Lin spoke, “Senior Sister Disciple Han, do you see yourself as a drowning man clutching at a straw?”
Han Yinyue was stunned for a moment, but soon, she cracked into a bitter smile. “Indeed, just consider me a drowning man clutching at a straw.”
Fang Lin heaved a sigh that made Han Yinyue’s chest tighten for a moment. “Senior Sister Disciple Han, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but no one in this huge country is capable of healing your sister’s eyes, and I’m afraid that there’s nothing I can do as well,” he said in all earnestness.
Han Yinyue clenched her delicate fists tightly. “Is there really nothing that you can do? You’ve received guidance from an alchemy master in the past. Furthermore, you’re different from the others. Perhaps, you can come up with a solution. You probably haven’t figured it out yet.”
Fang Lin sympathized with her. It was clear that she loved her sister so dearly that she would implore a low-grade disciple to come up with a solution. Her plea sounded so grave. She did not sound like the eldest daughter of the sect master at all.
He answered as such not because he refused to help her, but it was a promise that he could not easily keep.
Ultimately, Fang Lin had no idea about Han Xiaoxing’s condition. He was only aware that she had been born blind. Additionally, there was simply no way he could determine the reason behind her blindness just from this fact and to what extent the disability was untreatable.
If he were to make the promise but ended up incapable of delivering it, he would not only embarrass himself but also disappoint Han Yinyue. Fang Lin’s conscience smote him.
“Senior Sister Disciple Han, perhaps I can figure something out if you allow me to run some tests on your sister,” he said in the end.
Upon listening to his remarks, Han Yinyue cracked into a faint smile. “That’s not an issue. I shall bring Xiaoxing to meet you soon.”
“It’s great to see you have such a close relationship with your sister.”
The corners of Han Yinyue’s lips curled upward into a smile. Her smile was unusually exquisite like a blooming lotus flower.
“Our father took us to seek treatment from the Medicine God Sect when we were very young. We were bullied by the disciples in the Medicine God Sect. Xiaoxing tried to protect me by fighting against the sect disciples. I was fine, but she was injured rather severely. Ever since that day, I’ve always felt the need to protect her. I’m always going to protect her so that she won’t get hurt because of me,” Han Yinyue shared softly as if she was deeply immersed in her past memories.
Fang Lin was quiet. The siblings, Han Yinyue and Han Xiaoxing, were both born with disabilities. Even though they were the sect master’s daughters, they did not seem to be living a happier life than the rest.
“Senior Sister Disciple Han, will you please allow me to check your pulse?” Fang Lin requested suddenly.
Han Yinyue shook her head and said, “It’s okay. I understand my condition very well. There’s nothing that can be done to solve the problem with my meridians.”
“Not really. There are ways to solve inherently weak meridians. However, I can only determine the details after checking your pulse,” Fang Lin said in all apparent seriousness.
She looked at him blankly before stretching out her wrist subconsciously and placing it on the stone table.
Fang Lin placed three fingers gently on Han Yinyue’s pulse without the slightest hesitation.
Despite her calm expression, there was a dash of apprehension in the depth of Han Yinyue’s eyes. After all, it was improper for men and women to touch each other, and Han Yinyue had barely spent time cultivating with male disciples since she was young. Her heart beat faster upon feeling the unusual sensation of Fang Lin’s fingers against her wrist.
On the contrary, Fang Lin appeared to be unaffected by the situation. He began checking her pulse attentively. A person’s pulse underwent changes at all times. Recognizing these changes would allow Fang Lin to deduce what was going on with the person’s body and what the underlying problems were.
He closed his eyes and devoted all his attention to his three fingers. If Han Yinyue were to launch a sneak attack on him, she would definitely be able to defeat him with a single blow.
The wind was blowing softly while the birds flew across the sky. It felt as if everything in the surroundings had quieted down. Meanwhile, Han Yinyue was experiencing a strange feeling. She felt as if Fang Lin had ceased to exist before her anymore.
However, when she focused her gaze, she saw that Fang Lin was still sitting there without making the slightest movement.
“Don’t move,” he said, his tone sounding forceful.
Earlier, Han Yinyue did shift a little earlier, but she immediately stopped moving after being chided.
There was a wisp of solemnness in Fang Lin’s expression. Moreover, it looked more and more obvious as he continued the process. On the contrary, Han Yinyue was very calm as if she had experienced this many times.
At last, he drew back his hand and opened his eyes.
“Junior Brother Disciple Fang, how is it?” asked Han Yinyue with a smile. Judging by her expression, it seemed like she had no qualms about what he was going to tell her, hence her casual question.
Fang Lin inhaled a deep breath and pondered for a moment before saying, “Senior Sister Disciple Han, even though I still can’t really determine the true source, I have a way to find the root of the problem. If we can find the source, I can figure out a way to solve the problem with your weak meridians.”
Han Yinyue appeared quite astonished because she was originally under the assumption that Fang Lin would be at a loss about what to do. She did not expect him to make such a conjecture. Judging by Fang Lin’s tone, it seemed like he really had a method to solve the problem of her fragile meridians.
“How do we find the source then?” asked Han Yinyue curiously. She felt her emotions surge, but she was worried that she would be disappointed too.
Fang Lin took a glance at her and said, “There’s an elixir known as the Meridian-cleansing Pill. It is very uncommon, but the medicinal effect of consuming this pill will cleanse one’s meridians. As long as you consume this Meridian-cleansing Pill, we can find the source of your fragile meridians, but…” He was halfway through his speech when he stopped speaking. He seemed as if he was trying to hide a painful notion.
Han Yinyue smiled and coaxed him, “It’s okay. Please go ahead and speak, Junior Brother Disciple Fang.”
Fang Lin answered with a hum before explaining, “The Meridian-cleansing Pill won’t cause any side effects if an ordinary person consumes it. However, your meridians are rather weak. I’m afraid that consuming the Meridian-cleansing Pill will bring you intense agony. In fact, it may even endanger your life.”
Han Yinyue furrowed her charming brows because Fang Lin’s concern made sense. The Meridian-cleansing Pill did not cause any side effects on its own but could possibly be fatal to her due to her weak physical condition. If it was consumed without careful consideration, it was highly possible that they would not be able to find the source and she might even die from ruptured meridians. It was a dangerous adventure. Moreover, her life would be at risk for a result that was not even guaranteed.
“Junior Brother Disciple Fang, do you think I should take the Meridian-cleansing Pill?” she asked directly.
Fang Lin shook his head. “I’m only suggesting my method to you, Senior Sister Disciple. To consume or not to consume, that is your decision. Moreover, the act of consuming the Meridian-cleansing Pill isn’t really extremely dangerous. You can also take the Heart Meridian Pill simultaneously to protect your heart meridian. You won’t lose your life even if your meridians are ruptured during the process. However, you would have to endure the hardship and agony of the ruptured meridians. It’s also possible that your body may also become weaker than it already is now due to the process.”
Cracking into a faint smile, she responded, “That’s fine. I’ve made up my mind to try out your method. Even if there’s an accident, it can’t be worse than my current condition.”
He was shocked and very astounded that she had actually made up her mind so quickly!