Chapter 18

The young man in front of him, without feeling his pulse or using any instruments for examination, accurately diagnosed him solely based on observation and listening.

Mu Lao knew he wasn't confused. His feelings were right. As he looked at Zu Mo, he seemed to see a glimmer of hope for survival.

"Mr. Zu, if you really have a way, then please treat my grandfather quickly!" Mu Xue urged.

Every second less of her grandfather's suffering was a relief.

Zu Mo knew that Mu Xue didn't trust him, but he could also see her filial piety towards her grandfather. The true affection in this world was the most valuable. After living through a hundred years of battles in the Milky Way, Zu Mo deeply understood this. Relatives, lovers, friends—no one wanted to lose those who were important to them.

He didn't waste any more time or argue further. He took something out from his body and handed it over.

It was a palmsized small bottle, containing transparent liquid in a transparent bottle, looking very ordinary.

"What is this?" Mu Xue took it and examined it carefully.

"You don't need to worry about what it is. Just know that if this is consumed, Mu Lao's injuries will be completely healed," Zu Mo said.

This is the essence spirit fluid he specially extracted. These days, he hadn't been idle. Since he promised to heal someone, he naturally made preparations with care. He collected medicinal herbs and jade stones everywhere, using his special technique to extract the essence of spiritual energy. Jade is sourced from Ling Mountain, absorbing the essence of heaven, earth, sun, and moon. As for the herbs, it goes without saying. The hundred thousand yuan he won from Mu Xue before was almost spent.

Zu Mo had thought it over. Mu Lao's injury was peculiar, with the assailant being extremely malicious. Moreover, it had persisted for more than two years, causing extensive damage to the internal organs. Ordinary treatment methods were useless. If drastic measures were taken or surgery performed, it could trigger the condition, leading to instant death.

Therefore, he didn't come emptyhanded. He produced the essence spirit fluid, allowing Mu Lao to drink the entire bottle, directly boosting his life force.

With this dosage, Mu Lao should be elevated from the secondstar level to the thirdstar level.

An increase in life force meant overall enhancement of physical and mental capabilities, including strengthening of the internal organs.

This way, the sinister energy within Mu Lao's body would no longer pose a threat to him and might even be gradually neutralized by the vigorous life force of the thirdstar level, naturally and effortlessly.

It's like cutting a tree with a knife. The tree will break. But if the tree turns into gold and stone, the small knife will no longer pose a threat, and might even break itself.

This was common knowledge for Zu Mo, but it seemed absurd to others, so he didn't bother explaining further.

"What exactly is this? How do I know if it's poisonous?" Mu Xue looked at Zu Mo and questioned.

"What exactly is this? How do I know if it's poisonous?" Mu Xue looked at Zu Mo and questioned.

Zu Mo couldn't help but sneer repeatedly.

This level of extracted essence was not difficult for him, but it wasn't like it fell from the sky. He had put effort into it. However, in the end, to be suspected like this, he felt somewhat annoyed.

"Miss Xue, don't be hasty! Mr. Zu is a master, capable of taking my life effortlessly. There's no need for him to resort to poisoning... *cough*... *cough*..." Mu Lao got excited and immediately started coughing uncontrollably.

Mu Xue hurried over to support her grandfather and pat his back.

Zu Mo looked at them coldly. "Healing and saving lives is not my duty. I intervened because of a chance encounter. I did what I believed I should do, with a clear conscience. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. Farewell!"

With that, he turned and carried the child, walking towards the door.

Mu Xue wanted to say something more, but her grandfather's coughing intensified. She could only help her grandfather back to the room first.

That night, Mu Lao fell critically ill, slipping into a coma. Even breathing became a problem, so he had to be rushed to the hospital.

After various examinations with different instruments, it was found that Mu Lao's bodily functions were all in disarray, indicating the outbreak of the illness.

The expert team consulted but couldn't come up with a proper treatment plan. They didn't dare to perform surgery easily either, so they had to issue a critical condition notice.

The Mu Family in Kun City was large, and relatives and friends rushed over, filling the hospital room and corridors. Watching Mu Lao coughing up blood and fainting intermittently, everyone wore worried expressions.

Some genuinely cared about Mu Lao's health, while others were worried that if Mu Lao died, the Mu Family's ship would lose its helmsman and might capsize amidst the current internal and external troubles.

Mu Xue belonged to the former category. She had cried several times, her eyes swollen like peaches.

Suddenly, as if shocked, she stood up abruptly from her chair and emptied her bag, throwing everything out onto the floor.

Then, she somewhat frantically crouched down, searching on the ground and throwing her belongings aside one by one.

At this moment, Mu Xue seemed possessed, muttering to herself.

Everyone thought she was shocked by her grandfather's sudden illness. Su's mother tried to console her but was pushed away by her.

Only Liu Wei knew what she was looking for.

  Liú Wēi picked up a small transparent bottle from the ground and handed it to her. "Is this what you're looking for?"

  Mu Xue grabbed the small bottle as if it were a treasure. "Thank goodness it fit in my bag... thank goodness I didn't just toss it away..."

  She rushed to the bedside and fed the transparent liquid from the small bottle into Mu Lao's mouth.

  While others were unsure of the situation and were about to dissuade her, she guaranteed her life, stating that if this substance couldn't save her grandfather, she was willing to follow him in death.

  Amidst the anxious wait of the crowd, time passed by moment by moment.

  When the sun broke through the darkness and gradually rose, Mu Lao slowly opened his eyes. His complexion had improved significantly, and his condition stabilized, no longer coughing up blood.

  The Mu Family members quickly called for a doctor.

  After examination, the experts were shocked. Mu Lao's current physical condition was unexpectedly healthy, with no trace of injury or decay in the internal organs. Not only were all his functions and indicators excellent, but they also appeared to have rejuvenated, returning to the level of a man in his thirties or forties!

  It was nothing short of a miracle!