Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

Chapter 188 The Powerful Effects of the Seed of Life

"Aunt Liu! Dr. Chen!"

Jiang Nannan quickly went out to greet the two people she saw.

Aunt Liu, also known as Liu Ruhua, is her neighbor.

After her mother fell ill, it was Liu Ruhua who took care of her.

Dr. Chen was the best doctor in the town; Jiang Nannan had been treated by Dr. Chen when she was sick as a child.

"Dr. Chen, how is my mother's condition?" Although Jiang Nannan trusted Ye Chen, she was clearly better at medicine than the goatee-bearded Dr. Chen.

“Nannan, your mother’s illness is caused by years of overwork that has damaged her health. Now she’s only hanging on by her will.”

The old man with the goatee looked up at Jiang Nannan, sighed, and said, "My medicine can only lessen her suffering, and at most prolong her life by a year or two."

"Is there really no other way..." Jiang Nannan clutched the hem of her clothes tightly, looking at the old man with a goatee with a pleading expression and hope in her eyes.

The old man with the goatee hesitated for a moment, seemingly reluctant, before slowly saying, "I do have a solution, but it's too difficult..."

"Really! Dr. Chen, do you have any way to cure my mother? I'm willing to pay any price." Jiang Nannan said, as if she had grasped a lifeline.

"Your mother's bodily functions are failing, and if you want to save her, only the 'Mysterious Nether Pill' in this world can be effective," the old man with the goatee said slowly.

"Xuanming Pill?"

Jiang Nannan was slightly taken aback. Although she had never heard of the name of this pill, she knew that it seemed to be related to the Xuanming Sect.

Xu Sanshi is from the Xuanming Sect...

"The Xuanming Pill is a sacred medicine of the Xuanming Sect. It is said to have the effect of strengthening the body's foundation and reversing decline. With this pill, we can definitely snatch back a sliver of life for your mother. At least extending her life by ten years will not be a problem."

The old man with the goatee shook his head and continued, "Unfortunately, that pill is too precious. Even the top nobles in the imperial capital find it extremely difficult to obtain. Its value is so high that it is beyond the reach of ordinary people like us."

"The Xuanming Pill... Thank you, Doctor Chen, I understand..."

Jiang Nannan pursed her red lips, clearly struggling with something.

"Sister Nan, there's no need for any Xuanming Pills, I have a way to treat Aunt's illness." Just then, Ye Chen's voice came from behind.

"Um?!"

Only then did the old man with the goatee notice Ye Chen. He turned his head sharply, narrowed his eyes, and asked, "Boy, what did you say?"

Jiang Nannan was also stunned, staring at Ye Chen in astonishment, feeling a strange sense of joy in her heart.

Ye Chen took her mother's pulse, and that was it?

Although it was hard to believe, she didn't think Ye Chen would lie to her.

"I said……"

Ye Chen met the scrutinizing gaze of the old man with the goatee and said calmly, "There's no need for any Xuanming Pill. I have a way to cure your mother."

“My family has been practicing medicine for generations, and we have unique methods to replenish vitality and repair the foundation of the internal organs for this kind of physical damage.”

Ye Chen didn't mention the Seed of Life to avoid trouble.

"Heh~ Replenishing life force? Repairing the foundation?"

Old Chen scoffed, his face full of contempt and disdain. He sneered, "Young man, you're too arrogant. Even I can't do anything about Jiang's mother's condition. What can a little brat like you, who hasn't even grown up yet, possibly do?" Then, the old man with the goatee looked at Jiang Nannan, his face serious. "Nannan, your mother's condition is worsening every second. I don't know what this boy you brought told you, but I'm sure he's lying to you. If you believe him, you'll only waste your last chance! If it drags on, even the Xuanming Pill might not be enough to save her!"

The old doctor clearly thought Ye Chen was a pretentious charlatan who pretended to know everything, and that it was no wonder he couldn't fool anyone at such a young age.

Jiang Nannan was also conflicted as she listened to the two of them giving conflicting accounts.

However, Jiang Nannan didn't hesitate for long; after only a few breaths, she made her decision.

She looked at the old man with the goatee and said, "Dr. Chen... thank you for your concern, but I am willing to believe my friend. I will slowly pay back the medical expenses I owe you. Thank you for your help."

"Nannan, just don't regret it later!"

The old man with the goatee was also quite angry upon seeing this, and simply turned and left.

"Nannan, who is this...?"

Seeing this, Liu Ruhua, who was standing nearby, was also somewhat concerned. She looked at Ye Chen with curiosity and scrutiny, as if she was afraid that Jiang Nannan would be harmed.

After all, Ye Chen was obviously just a pretty boy; what skills could he possibly have?

"Aunt Liu, her name is Ye Chen. She is my classmate and also a student at Shrek Academy."

Jiang Nannan gave a brief introduction, then looked at Ye Chen and asked expectantly, "Ye Chen, do you really have a way to cure my mother?"

"Of course, but this is a family secret, so it's not appropriate for outsiders to be present," Ye Chen said confidently.

"Alright, since Nannan is your classmate, I won't bother you any longer." Liu Ruhua shook her head and left with a sigh.

Clearly, the other party doesn't trust Ye Chen very much.

"Then I'll go out first. Ye Chen, just do your best. Even if..." Jiang Nannan lowered her head, intending to leave, but Ye Chen grabbed her arm.

"Sister Nan, why are you leaving? You're not an outsider." Ye Chen said, somewhat speechless.

"Ah, can I watch?" Jiang Nannan blushed slightly upon hearing this, but felt a strange sweetness and joy in her heart.

So, she wasn't an outsider after all...

"Of course, treating your aunt is actually very simple. All you need is a life-restoring pill, and the Tang Clan happens to have quite a few of these pills."

As Ye Chen spoke, he pulled Jiang Nannan to Ye Yunxi's bedside.

Ye Yunxi was in poor physical and mental condition, so she was in a semi-conscious state and did not hear a word of the conversation outside.

As Ye Chen spoke, he had already condensed a "Seed of Life" containing one year of his lifespan, and slowly put it into Ye Yunxi's mouth.

The Seed of Life melted upon entering her mouth, instantly transforming into a powerful life force that penetrated into Ye Yunxi's limbs and bones.

Ye Yunxi's health was too poor, so Ye Chen planned to recuperate her slowly and didn't inject too much lifespan at once.

As the effects of the Seed of Life began to take hold, Ye Yunxi's body trembled slightly!
An overwhelming sense of comfort instantly filled Ye Yunxi's entire body, like rain after a long drought. Her body instinctively began to frantically absorb this incomparably pure life energy to replenish her depleted essence and nourish and repair her decaying organs.

Jiang Nannan had never witnessed Ye Chen's "Seed of Life." From her perspective, Ye Yunxi's sallow face was visibly flushed with a healthy blush!

(End of this chapter)