"But, the young lady's delicate body~"
"That person is my future husband, he's much more delicate than me. Stop the nonsense and hurry."
...
Liu Yu waited anxiously outside the emergency room. This time, he had brought news about Liu Fuqu. He had originally intended to tell Ren Yuanhao immediately, but seeing Ren Yuanhao's condition was so poor, even if the surgery was successful, he didn't want to tell him anything about Liu Fuqu right away.
Because, at this moment, he had a different plan.
The surgery lasted for about half an hour. At that moment, the sky gradually darkened, and dark clouds churned, gradually closing in on Yun Jin City, vaguely resembling a pair of鬼's hands reaching for the earth.
"An autumn rain brings a chill." Liu Yu inexplicably recalled this ancient saying, shivering, his eyes flashing with a resolute light.
At this moment, the red light that flashed with the words 'Emergency in Progress' instantly turned green, symbolizing safety. Only then did the female doctor slowly emerge from the emergency room, her body weary.
"How is it, Doctor?"
"He's finally out of danger. However, the patient needs complete rest recently. If there's a similar situation again, even an immortal cannot save him."
The female doctor spoke very solemnly, indicating the seriousness of the matter.
"Alright, I understand. I'll trouble you to take care of my brother."
Liu Yu handed a slip of paper to the doctor and said, "This is my number. Please give it to him only after my brother has recovered. Remember, you must tell him only after he has recovered."
The female doctor nodded, and when she looked up, she found that Liu Yu had already walked towards the exit. His retreating figure was like that of a warrior going to his death, giving people a feeling of a hero departing without the hope of return.
As soon as Liu Yu exited Ji Shi's private sanatorium, he turned into a narrow and dark alleyway.
Various household waste was haphazardly discarded in the alleyway. Stray cats in groups lounged on the messy, greasy pipes, their cold eyes watching the man who had suddenly intruded, emitting low, unwelcoming hisses from their throats.
"Come out, everyone."
As soon as the words fell, eight seemingly ordinary people suddenly appeared at the end of the dark alley. Among them were two women and three men. These were the espers that Ren Yuanhao had risked his life to rescue from the Lion Heart Tower.
Qi Da Xian put down the 'Immortal Pointing the Way' banner he was holding. Yu Nu still held an apron from a large shopping mall. Crystal Wall Woman stepped out in towering high heels, her dancer's floral skirt still on. Tu Xing Sun was still wearing the blue shirt of a sewer cleaner. Copy Man Xiao Chong was dressed in a Taekwondo outfit. Responding to Liu Yu's call, the five walked slowly towards Liu Yu with an arrogant swagger.
"Brother Liu, why didn't our benefactor come?" Yu Nu spread her hands, and the clouds above seemed to grow even denser.
"It's a long story. In short, Ren brother cannot be relied upon for the mission to rescue Liu Fuqu this time." Liu Yu scanned everyone, knowing they had many questions, so he said calmly and firmly, "All of us here have received favors from him. Now, I will start calling out names, and then I will tell you why Ren brother cannot participate in the rescue mission."
Everyone responded in unison, their eyes changing dramatically. Compared to their previous demeanor, they were like different people.
"Those who still have parents at home, step forward."
Xiao Chong had fled his family and still didn't know where his alcoholic and gambling parents were. He hesitated for a moment and did not step forward.
The others showed no significant reaction.
"Those who still have wives and children or husbands at home, step forward."
No one reacted significantly.
"Good, the last one. Those who wish to return to society, step forward."
Yu Nu seemed somewhat hesitant, as if she had faintly understood the meaning of Liu Yu's roll call. She clenched her fists, thought for a moment, and her eyes became incredibly firm again.
The five still showed no significant reaction.
"Good." Liu Yu suddenly knelt on one knee. Just as everyone was about to help him up, he stopped them with his hand. "Everyone, I will first thank you all on behalf of Ren brother."
Liu Yu clasped his hands in a bowing gesture and kowtowed.
"Brother Liu, doing this is unnecessary. We are all here voluntarily. Without Ren brother, we would not be who we are today. As long as you say the word, whether it's mountains of knives or seas of fire ahead, or hell, we will charge through!"
Qi Da Xian, ignoring the obstruction, reached out and helped Liu Yu up.
Liu Yu stood up and cupped his fists again, "I believe you are all aware that rescuing Liu Fuqu has always been Ren brother's concern and his wish. You all know the intelligence: that place is a forbidden zone in Yun Jin City, hiding a cultivation sect with a long history. That place is said to be teeming with masters. With the slightest carelessness, one could end up dismembered, their ashes scattered. Therefore, this matter is of great importance, and I will not force anyone."
"No need to say more. Our benefactor's affairs are our affairs. It is our greatest honor to be able to share his burdens. Don't you all agree?"
After Tu Xing Sun finished speaking, everyone echoed in unison.
"Very good. Originally, I intended to inform Ren brother this time, but I won't hide it from you all. His physical condition is extremely poor. He nearly died on the operating table today."
Liu Yu informed everyone of all the news he had received from Ji Fu. Everyone frowned, their faces filled with worry.
"Therefore, Ren brother will not be coming on this mission. According to the intelligence we received, Liu Fuqu will succeed the Holy Maiden of Chi Xiao Sect in three days and will be moved to Lin Xian Tower. By then, even immortals would find it difficult to rescue her from Lin Xian Tower. Our time is very limited."
Liu Yu's tone was exceptionally heavy. Qi Da Xian, however, laughed heartily, "Excellent! Three days from now, six espers will wreak havoc on Chi Xiao Sect. At least it will be a beautiful legend in the martial arts world. After successfully rescuing Liu Fuqu, we can give our benefactor a big surprise. Excellent, excellent!"
"Yes, ever since we were rescued, we have been blessed and protected by our benefactor. Now is the time to repay his kindness. Moreover, our abilities have recovered five to six tenths. We will surely turn that so-called Chi Xiao Sect upside down!"
Tu Xing Sun clapped his hands and laughed heartily.
"That's right. They are in the open, and we are in the dark. As long as the plan is executed properly, our success rate is quite high." Liu Yu said this and thought about finding Ye Lan. She had a sharp mind, and if she could offer advice, the success rate would increase. But on second thought, he was afraid of implicating them, so he had to give up.
After some discussion, everyone temporarily returned to their positions to make thorough preparations, awaiting Liu Yu's orders.
At this moment, Ren Yuanhao, who was supposed to be at the forefront, was plunged into a deep nightmare. In that dream, he was surrounded by a vast and boundless sea. The isolated island was less than two meters above sea level. The tide was rising, and the water reached his knees. The moon was high in the sky, and the true qi within his body, like this tide, was frantically surging through his limbs and bones. He watched as his body swelled with true qi, like an inflated doll, as if it would explode at any moment.