Feng Ran looked at the person before her calmly and said, "I'm used to it. I won't care anymore."
Xuan Yuan Heng’s mind flashed with Feng Ran’s free-spirited and proud demeanor. Looking at the timid person before him, he lost his grip and choked Feng Ran’s neck, squeezing her tightly. Filled with rage, he questioned her menacingly, "Feng Ran, are you truly so self-willed in your degeneration?"
Degeneration? But wasn't this what he had bestowed upon her? Wasn't this what he wanted to see?
Yet, he was enraged. This was unacceptable.
Xuan Yuan Heng was already pushed to the brink of fury, and the grip of his hand tightened further. Feng Ran directly fainted.
His brow furrowed slightly, a hint of panic flitted across Xuan Yuan Heng's face. He ordered someone to fetch Xiao Lan Jue.
Xiao Lan Jue had been enjoying his leisure when he saw Bei Chen Ye appear and immediately urged him to hurry to the Xuan Yuan residence. He was somewhat curious.
This was a first.
Xuan Yuan Heng rarely asked him to come.
As soon as Xiao Lan Jue arrived and saw Xuan Yuan Heng’s flustered expression, his mood brightened considerably. He said, "Xuan Yuan Heng, why the urgency to have Bei Chen Ye 'invite' me over? Is there something important?"
"Tell me, it might make me happy."
Xiao Lan Jue suddenly cried out inwardly, 'Not good.'
How could he have spoken his mind so directly? He had indeed become too carried away.
Xuan Yuan Heng paid no mind to this and directly asked, "Is your medical skill still good?"
At this question, the smile on Xiao Lan Jue's face vanished instantly.
This was practically an insult to him. When it came to medical skills, few in this world could compare. Of course, that monster Li Yun Cheng was an exception.
"If you don't believe me, then please invite Li Yun Cheng."
"His medical skill is the best in the world." Xiao Lan Jue actually said this with a hint of petulance.
Xiao Lan Jue had spoken casually, but Xuan Yuan Heng took it to heart.
In front of Xiao Lan Jue, he instructed Bei Chen Ye to invite Li Yun Cheng.
Xiao Lan Jue fell silent, momentarily unsure of what to say.
However, he did not get angry or show displeasure. Instead, he sat aside and ate the food Xuan Yuan Heng had prepared for him. It had to be said, the food in the Xuan Yuan residence was truly a delicacy of the human world.
One couldn't find such food outside.
Li Yun Cheng arrived.
On his way, he had been pondering why Xuan Yuan Heng had invited him. Upon seeing Xiao Lan Jue 'devouring' his food, he became even more curious.
"Regent, you invited me with such haste, is there an important matter?" Despite his doubts, he asked calmly, not revealing or voicing his inner questions.
Xuan Yuan Heng did not avoid Xiao Lan Jue's presence and directly stated, "Feng Ran's body is extremely weak. Do you have confidence?"
Upon hearing this, the pastry in Xiao Lan Jue's hand inexplicably 'crashed' to the ground. Xiao Lan Jue also widened his mouth, looking at Xuan Yuan Heng with utter confusion.
He even thought for a moment that he might have misheard.
Feng Ran? That woman whom Xuan Yuan Heng hated to the bone, was actually in the residence?
Then, Xuan Yuan Heng invited him to treat Feng Ran. And being concerned about his 'medical skills,' he had Bei Chen Ye invite Li Yun Cheng.
This…
For a moment, Xiao Lan Jue was speechless.
Despite the multitude of doubts in his heart and his strong desire to understand everything, he did not pry further.
Instead, he bent down, picked up the pastry, placed it on the table, and with a smile filling his face, said, "You continue your conversation. Just pretend I don't exist."
After speaking, Xiao Lan Jue sat down obediently.
Xiao Lan Jue's interlude did not affect them significantly.
Li Yun Cheng looked at Xuan Yuan Heng's stern expression, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke, "We can only make a judgment after taking her pulse. At this point, any words are just empty talk, aren't they?"
In his heart, a thought lingered: since Xiao Lan Jue was present, why was he invited as well?
Could it be that Feng Ran was critically ill?
Xuan Yuan Heng looked at Li Yun Cheng and said coldly, "Whether you have confidence or not, Feng Ran's life must be saved by any means possible. If anything happens, you will come with your head."
"..." Li Yun Cheng's brow furrowed, with a hint of displeasure, he said, "Regent, this is asking too much."
"If she only has a sliver of breath left, wouldn't I be at a great disadvantage?"
"Regent, I can only say that I will do my best to save Feng Ran."
"However, Regent, if even I cannot save someone in this world, then even the Great Immortal Luo himself would be of no use." Li Yun Cheng said firmly. He knew a little about Feng Ran's condition; her body was filled with potent poison, and eradicating the root of the illness was impossible.
However, if she was well-nurtured, perhaps she might improve significantly.
"Regent, I must see the person before I can prescribe the right medicine," Li Yun Cheng said calmly.
"Regent, you invited me here, yet I haven't even seen the person, and you want me to sign a life-and-death statement. This seems rather unfair to me," Li Yun Cheng stated calmly.
Xuan Yuan Heng hesitated for a long time, seemingly lost in thought. In the end, he did not allow Li Yun Cheng to see Feng Ran but instructed Bei Chen Ye to escort him out. Li Yun Cheng refused, however, stating his martial arts skills were not at a level requiring protection.
As Li Yun Cheng walked out of the Xuan Yuan residence, his face was full of sorrow, as if he were contemplating Xuan Yuan Heng's words. He even harbored a trace of worry for Feng Ran's condition.
But without seeing her, he was powerless.
If it had been before, at Chun Man Yuan, seeing Feng Ran would have been simple.
Xuan Yuan Heng gazed into the distance. He did not let Li Yun Cheng approach Feng Ran because he had his own selfish reasons. The moment Feng Ran fainted, he discovered Li Yun Cheng's jade pendant on her. This was a jade pendant Li Yun Cheng always wore and never took off, yet it now appeared on Feng Ran, which was truly bizarre.
In his heart, he harbored a degree of wariness towards Li Yun Cheng.
Xuan Yuan Heng was always decisive and resolute, but when it came to matters concerning Feng Ran, he became exceedingly cautious.
Everything was like this because of Feng Ran.
Xuan Yuan Heng exuded a terrifying aura. He constantly pondered why Li Yun Cheng's jade pendant was on Feng Ran.
What was Feng Ran's relationship with him?
At this moment, Xuan Yuan Heng slammed his palm onto the table, and a tremendous bang instantly resounded, leaving a jagged notch in the table.
Xiao Lan Jue, who was enjoying his meal, was stunned.
What was this new development?
Suddenly, Xuan Yuan Heng seemed to recall something. He summoned Bei Chen Ye. Seeing the situation, Bei Chen Ye showed no reaction and knelt on the ground, awaiting Xuan Yuan Heng's command.
"Investigate what relationship exists between Feng Ran and Li Yun Cheng."
Clearly, Xuan Yuan Heng was currently filled with doubt regarding the connection between Li Yun Cheng and Feng Ran.
He was determined to uncover the truth before he would be appeased.