Jian Sheng lifted her head from her mommy's lap, saying reluctantly,
"It's just an improved Condensing Spirit Pill~"
Condensing Spirit Pills were commonly used by middle-tier cultivators in the cultivation world. They were generally used for spirit and soul damage, or to gather the spirit and soul after forcibly projecting one's consciousness before reaching the appropriate realm.
Her grandfather, being an ordinary person, couldn't withstand such potent medicinal effects, so she had modified the Condensing Spirit Pill into a low-dosage version. She had also added several ingredients that strengthened the foundation and nourished the body according to the medicinal properties, resulting in the improved Condensing Spirit Pill.
She didn't have any low-grade medicinal herbs on hand, so she had to pluck a root from a ginseng doll that had developed sentience. The medicinal power had been fully refined during the alchemy process, and she hadn't expected that even then, a doctor would recognize it. Of course, that root was far more effective than a thousand-year-old ginseng.
The doctor bowed again, "May I ask what this medicine does?"
"It stabilizes the soul, and also has a bit of a fortifying effect on the foundation and nourishing the body."
The little girl said, bringing her thumb and index finger together. She made a gesture indicating "a little bit."
A twitch ran across the doctor's lips.
Perhaps not "a little bit," but "an immense amount," right? And this was just the secondary effect? The primary effect of stabilizing the soul sounded so... mystical.
Listening to the two of them speaking in riddles, the people around them were becoming extremely anxious. They now knew the elder was alright, but they desperately wanted to know the specific circumstances.
The doctor's expression was complex, "You might not believe me if I told you. Why don't you go back and use professional equipment to give Elder Jian a full body examination?"
"It would be best to go directly to the hospital. The results from other doctors will be more convincing."
The crowd: "..."
Those with short tempers were already on the verge of stepping forward and grabbing the doctor by his collar, demanding he spill everything. Whether it was good or bad, just tell them! Leaving them in this state of suspense was unbearable!
However, no matter how they asked, the doctor refused to disclose any specific details.
The reason was simple.
The situation was simply too astonishing to be believed. Even if he told them, someone had to believe him!
As the doctor adamantly refused to speak, Jian Junruo and Jian Sheng, under the furious gaze of the crowd, accompanied the doctor to a hospital that the elder occasionally visited. The old butler familiarized himself with the situation and contacted the dean to arrange a full body examination for the elder.
An hour later.
The dean, holding the examination report, asked the doctor who brought the report with a grave expression, "Are you sure this is Elder Jian's report? Not a mix-up with someone else's during recording?"
The doctor's expression was also filled with shock, disbelief, and a hint of helplessness. "I've checked it several times. There's absolutely no mistake!"
The dean's fingers clenched the report tightly, and he finally gritted his teeth, "Change the examination equipment. We will re-examine." Although his subordinate doctor had repeatedly assured him there was no error, he couldn't gamble! The young doctor who delivered the report also breathed a sigh of relief. Even after multiple checks, he still found the data on the report incredible. It was better to re-examine.
The dean took a deep breath and walked into his office with the report. The Jian family members were all waiting there.
The dean said with a slight apology, "To ensure the accuracy of the examination, we wish to examine Elder Jian again."
Chen Yuling raised her eyebrows, "Are there any results that cannot be disclosed? Or are you saying that even your examinations can have errors?"
The dean was sweating profusely, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "I am merely considering rigor."
Doctor Chen suddenly asked, "Is it that the examination results are hard to believe?" Although Doctor Chen's reputation was not well-known after becoming the Jian family's physician, he was a renowned medical prodigy in his youth. The dean had interacted with him before and remembered him.
Upon hearing this, the dean exclaimed in surprise, "Doctor Chen, how did you know?"
Doctor Chen sighed, "Then there's no problem. Your examination is not mistaken."
The dean was stunned and understood something. He gave a bitter smile, "Indeed, if Elder Jian has any issues, you would be the first to know." "Now that he's been sent to me for examination, it's merely because it's too unbelievable, prompting a re-examination here to confirm."
The Jian family: "..."
Those who speak in riddles, begone!
The dean handed them the report. "Since Mr. Chen confirms it, there's no need for a re-examination." The dean's expression was serious, with lingering shock in his eyes. He found the previous report of Elder Jian's examination at his clinic. The more he compared them, the more intense the shock in his eyes became.
"I can tell you clearly that Elder Jian's health is excellent! Astonishingly excellent!" "Elder Jian's physical condition has improved by at least ten years!" "Some minor physical ailments have also completely disappeared!" "This is simply a miracle in medical history!"
The Jian family members' eyes widened in disbelief. How was this possible? They hadn't done anything, yet the elder's body had suddenly rejuvenated? No! That's not right! Everyone's gaze collectively shifted towards the little girl, who was snuggled in Jian Junruo's embrace, her head completely buried in Jian Junruo's neck. If they were to think of anyone the elder had come into contact with, their first thought would be the pill the little girl had given the elder today! However, they instinctively hesitated to believe it. How could something concocted by a little girl have such an effect?
The expressions of the crowd flickered. Jian Junyu looked at the little girl with a complex expression. Sheng Sheng, you've brought us another surprise. However, now is not the time to voice our doubts. Jian Junyu said seriously, "Dean, we wish for the examination records of my father at your esteemed institution to be erased."
The dean immediately understood his intention. Such unscientific changes in Elder Jian's body, if known, would surely cause great trouble. The best way to resolve trouble was to nip it in the bud. The dean hesitated, "You know, these things are required to be kept by the institution." Jian Junyu replied, "But I also know that special circumstances warrant special treatment. These records must be erased!"
The dean hesitated for a long time, then sighed, "Alright, I will erase all of Elder Jian's examination records, and today I will act as if Elder Jian never came." Jian Junyu watched as the dean used his authority to erase all records of Elder Jian in the hospital. He finally breathed a sigh of relief. This matter must not be leaked. Otherwise, their Jian family would become the target of all the noble families in the capital.
After reading the reports and listening to the doctor's explanation of what they signified, everyone finally understood why Doctor Chen hadn't directly told them the situation. To say nothing of Doctor Chen telling them, even after risking so much to go to the hospital today, they still found it hard to believe.
They returned to the Jian family with mixed emotions. At this moment, the focus of everyone's attention had shifted from Elder Jian to Jian Sheng. Even Aunt Chen Yuling showed a kindly expression and moved closer to Jian Sheng.