"The Golden Scale Auction House's auction three days from now will feature the Red Flame Jade Bone Flower as one of its items."
Elder Six stated seriously, "My money isn't enough, which is why I've come to you. Su, you're in charge of the Resource Hall now. Allocate twenty million. We absolutely cannot miss this!"
"Twenty million, that much!?"
Su Luo's eyes widened, and she immediately added, "No, I mean, as long as we can buy the spiritual medicine for Fifth Senior Brother, any amount of money is fine! Don't worry, Sixth Grandfather, you won't have to pay. The Resource Hall has plenty of funds."
Elder Six stroked his beard and smiled, "That's good. Though it might not take that much. But with auction houses, it's always better to have more money prepared. Perhaps it can be acquired for a little over ten million."
Over ten million is still a lot!
Su Luo agreed readily, but her heart was bleeding.
Wuwuwu... half of the money she had just earned was gone in the blink of an eye. What a difficult fate.
But she had to cure Fifth Senior Brother's illness, no matter the cost. The pressure was immense, and she couldn't rest for a moment. She had to hurry and continue earning money.
Immediately, Su Luo went to the Resource Hall, pretending to have allocated the funds from the treasury.
Elder Six took the twenty million spirit coins, saying he would handle the matter at the auction house. He asked Su Luo to prepare other things and get ready to continue treating and detoxifying Bai Qi.
Three days later, all preparations were complete.
After brewing the medicine, Su Luo brought it into Yongfu Residence. Besides the elders, Li Tianjue, Chu Tianshu, and Lu Jixing were all present, each showing great concern for Bai Qi's condition.
Like the elders, Jun Mubai waited in the courtyard without entering. He curiously asked Tang Xiaoguo, "After Brother Qi eats the medicine, he should get better, right? But is the medicine very bitter?"
Tang Xiaoguo patted his head, "Little Bai, good medicine tastes bitter. As long as it can cure the illness, that's all that matters."
Jun Mubai thought seriously. Should he also ask Sister Luo to prescribe him a dose of medicine? Then he wouldn't get lost and would remember everyone's faces.
But medicine is so bitter...
Inside the house, Su Luo checked Bai Qi once more and was satisfied.
"Fifth Senior Brother, this is the third dose of medicine you're taking."
Looking at the ethereal and handsome face, which resembled that of an immortal, Su Luo's tone softened involuntarily, "However, the medicinal properties this time are quite potent, and you might feel some discomfort. But after taking it, some of the toxins in your body will be expelled, and you'll be able to get out of bed and walk."
"I can really... can really get out of bed and walk?"
Bai Qi's face lit up with joy, and he grasped Su Luo's hand tightly.
Su Luo nodded, "Yes, Fifth Senior Brother, your health will continue to improve."
Everyone smiled, filled with hope.
Bai Qi eagerly picked up the medicine and drank it all.
In just a moment, he felt a burning pain within him, as if his entire body was on fire. His complexion changed, and a trace of black blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
"Don't panic, it's okay."
Su Luo had prepared a white cloth beforehand and helped Bai Qi wipe away the poisonous blood.
However, even with everyone prepared mentally, they were still startled and uneasy by Bai Qi's reaction.
Soon, his face turned extremely red, and his body grew hotter, constantly spitting out poisonous blood.
Li Tianjue used a prepared basin to catch it. In a short while, the bottom of the basin was entirely black. Seeing Bai Qi's painful and uncomfortable state, everyone's hearts hung by a thread, wishing they could bear his suffering for him.
Suddenly, Bai Qi's body trembled, and he collapsed straight down, terrifying everyone.
"How could this happen? Qi'er, Qi'er!" Elder Grandfather was almost scared senseless.
Just as Li Tianjue was about to ask Su Luo what was happening, she had already quickly lifted the quilt and said calmly, "Fifth Senior Brother's body is too weak to withstand the medicine's potency, which is why he fainted. Senior Brother, please move aside. I will help him."
Touching Bai Qi's body, even through the inner garment, Su Luo felt it was scorching hot.
Fortunately, she had already learned Bai Qi's true condition from the Divine Eye Mirror. Without hesitation, she swiftly pressed several vital acupoints on his chest. Spiritual energy flowed through her fingers, rapidly entering his body.
Gradually, Bai Qi's body temperature lowered, and his complexion was no longer so red.
"It's working, it seems to be working!"
Elder Grandfather felt a bit relieved but was still unsure of the outcome and paced anxiously nearby.
Li Tianjue watched Su Luo's skilled movements, and his own hanging heart slowly calmed down. Fortunately, she was here; his trust was not betrayed... Perhaps soon, Fifth Junior Brother would truly be cured by her.
His gaze towards Su Luo unconsciously softened a great deal.
As Su Luo, following the Divine Eye Mirror's prompts, gradually dispersed the medicinal effects and calmed the boiling within Bai Qi's body, she suddenly noticed a section of text highlighted.
—Due to a strong energy impact, Bai Qi's latent fire element talent was stimulated, granting him exceptional control over flames. His rating is excellent, and this talent is highly beneficial for alchemy...
"What? He actually..." Su Luo was surprised and delighted.
So, Fifth Senior Brother was a natural Fire Element Heavenly Martialist, but his cultivation had been restricted by the poison, so it had never manifested.
There was still much text displayed on the Divine Eye Mirror. Su Luo didn't have time to read it all. Li Tianjue had already asked with concern, "Su Luo, how is Fifth Senior Brother?"
Su Luo wiped the slight sweat from her forehead and smiled, "It's alright. Fifth Senior Brother has stabilized, and I have some happy news to share with everyone. Fifth Senior Brother can cultivate. He is a fire element ability user, and his talent is excellent."
The Divine Eye Mirror could display different ratings based on each person's talent: Poor, Ordinary, Good, Excellent.
And Bai Qi's talent – Excellent!
Elder Grandfather could hardly believe it, "Su girl, really? How can Qi'er cultivate? His body is so weak..."
At this moment, a faint groan sounded, and Bai Qi woke up.
"Fifth Senior Brother, you're awake?" Su Luo looked at him opening his eyes in confusion, his face no longer in pain.
A moment later, Bai Qi understood his condition and seemed unable to believe it.
Su Luo's lips curled, "Why don't we try and see? Senior Brother, do you have any spirit herbs or flowers on you, any kind..."
"I have! Here, here!"
Elder Grandfather quickly took out a third-grade Purple Jade Orchid from his storage ring and handed it over.
Su Luo handed the spirit herb to Bai Qi, saying, "Fifth Senior Brother, just imagine refining the essence from this Purple Jade Orchid. Give it a try, it's okay if you fail."
Bai Qi leaned on the bed, feeling that special energy within him, and his heart gradually became excited.
Soon, something astonishing happened.
A faint red light emanated from Bai Qi's palm. Tiny luminous dots, like fine mist, flew out from the petals and leaves of the Purple Jade Orchid, floating in mid-air and continuously condensing.
The Purple Jade Orchid quickly withered, eventually turning to powder. In Bai Qi's palm, however, a drop of condensed liquid appeared.
"Great Grandfather, Senior Brother, you see?"
Su Luo said joyfully, "This is Fifth Senior Brother's talent! Without deliberate cultivation, he can easily refine the energy from spirit flowers and herbs. This is just him casually doing it. If he had guidance, Fifth Senior Brother would definitely become a top-tier alchemist."