"If the dragon脉 is found, with Xi Yao's current physical condition, she probably won't be able to approach it at all?" Zhang Yang asked.
Currently.
The dragon脉 about to mature in Jiangnan City was disturbed by various forces.
It was already in an enraged state.
Setting aside the severity of the dragon脉's violent aura.
Even with Han Xi Yao currently in a coma and in normal human physical condition.
Even if Zhang Yang didn't understand the dragon脉, he knew she wouldn't be able to approach it.
Let alone directly absorb it and receive feedback from the dragon脉.
The Abbot of Lingtai Temple seemed to be waiting for Zhang Yang to ask this question.
He immediately chuckled.
"Heh heh,施主 Zhang considers things quite comprehensively, but this is precisely where I wanted to ask for施主 Zhang's help."
"With Han施主's current state, she naturally cannot approach the dragon脉 herself, but you can."
Zhang Yang frowned slightly, seeming to understand what the other party meant.
"Abbot, do you mean for me to take Xi Yao to approach the dragon脉?"
The Abbot of Lingtai Temple first nodded, then shook his head.
"Not entirely."
"Not only must施主 Zhang take Han施主 to approach the dragon脉, but before that, you need to absorb all of the dragon脉's violent aura."
"Only the remaining gentle energy can be absorbed by Han施主, and this way, Han施主's predicament can be resolved."
Hearing this, Zhang Yang fell silent.
From beginning to end, Zhang Yang had not fully trusted what the Abbot of Lingtai Temple said.
Even though the other party had saved his life when he was at the Qin family.
Zhang Yang.
He had his own ability to think.
He always felt that something was not quite right.
"Abbot, are you sure Xi Yao will be alright if we do this?"
"That's right, this way Han施主 will be able to wake up, but the risk is considerably higher."
"Because Han施主 must personally be near the dragon脉, which deviates somewhat from our initial plan."
"That's why I was willing to let you become the dragon脉 linker earlier."
So that's how it is.
Zhang Yang nodded silently.
But if he were to lead Han Xi Yao to the vicinity of the dragon脉.
That would be more than just risky.
It would be fraught with danger, a nine-death situation.
After all.
There were not a few powerful forces eyeing the dragon脉 in Jiangnan City this time.
Although Zhang Yang had broken through.
But two fists cannot defeat four hands!
If he were to be attacked by a crowd, Zhang Yang would not have absolute confidence.
Even if he and the Abbot of Lingtai Temple had made prior arrangements.
They might not be able to withstand it.
"施主 Zhang, it's all about human effort, this is the only way for now," the Abbot of Lingtai Temple sighed.
"Don't worry, whether it's for the guardian of the脉 or for Han施主, this old monk will do his best to help you and Han施主."
Zhang Yang nodded slightly, "Abbot, I understand what you're saying, and I will do my best."
"Then thank you,施主 Zhang. We will meet again when the dragon脉 appears." After the Abbot of Lingtai Temple finished speaking, he turned and left.
...
Zhang Yang looked at Han Xi Yao, who was still in a coma, and felt very distressed.
If it weren't for him back then, causing Han Xi Yao to misunderstand.
How could she have suffered such torment now?
Zhang Yang took a basin of water.
He wiped away the dirt from Han Xi Yao's body and placed her steadily on the bed to rest.
Then.
He stayed alone in the villa to guard her.
After finally rescuing Han Xi Yao, Zhang Yang wanted to personally watch over her.
Now, all they had to do was wait for the dragon脉 to appear.
As for anything else, Zhang Yang didn't care.
Just then.
He Qiyan arrived.
"Zhang Yang, how is Han Xi Yao's condition?"
As soon as He Qiyan arrived, her gaze swept around, searching for Han Xi Yao.
"Her condition isn't very good, she still has a fever," Zhang Yang said gravely.
Fever?
He Qiyan was startled.
This symptom.
It seemed to be exactly the same as Han Xi Yao, who they had detained.
Could it be...
Did Qin Shengnan really get Han Xi Yao out?
"She has a fever? What's going on? Let me see," He Qiyan said.
Regarding this.
Zhang Yang did not refuse and led He Qiyan into Han Xi Yao's room.
As soon as He Qiyan entered, her pupils widened in shock.
At the water town bridge.
Because the distance was too far, she couldn't confirm if Han Xi Yao was real.
Now, at such close range, He Qiyan was very sure.
The Han Xi Yao in front of her was the Han Xi Yao they had detained.
It's just...
He Qiyan was very confused.
Didn't Grandpa personally look after Han Xi Yao?
How did Han Xi Yao end up being captured by Qin Shengnan?
Could it be because of the gaunt old man who helped He Qiyan at the water town bridge today?
Or perhaps...
He Qiyan suddenly thought of a possibility.
Qin Shengnan was saved by Grandpa!
As this thought arose, He Qiyan was greatly alarmed.
Her heart suddenly fluttered with panic, but upon careful consideration.
She dismissed this possibility.
After all, Qin Shengnan had no motive to collude with Grandpa He.
Zhang Yang stood beside He Qiyan.
His gaze was fixed on Han Xi Yao, and he didn't notice He Qiyan's change.
He Qiyan also quickly calmed herself down.
All her guesses needed to be verified after she returned.
"Alas... it's all my fault. If I hadn't opened the door and caused trouble, perhaps none of this would have happened," He Qiyan suddenly blamed herself.
"Don't say that, who could have foreseen something like this?" Zhang Yang shook his head, not blaming He Qiyan at all.
"Zhang Yang, is there a solution now?" He Qiyan asked.
"No, we can only observe for now," Zhang Yang shook his head.
Han Xi Yao's identity was special, and Zhang Yang remained vigilant.
He didn't tell He Qiyan everything.
It wasn't that he didn't trust her.
It was just that the fewer people who knew about such matters, the better.
"Alright, if there's anything you need my help with, just say the word." He Qiyan said.
"Okay."
"Then I'll be going now."
...
After He Qiyan left, Zhang Yang did not stop her.
However.
He looked at He Qiyan's hurried back and felt a little suspicious.
He Qiyan seemed to have no other matters to attend to.
Why did Zhang Yang feel that she was more anxious than himself?
And busier?
Zhang Yang kept a discreet eye and returned to the villa.
Unbeknownst to him.
In a corner outside the villa, a middle-aged man in a hospital gown.
His expression was somewhat reluctant, but his eyes were filled with determination.
"Yao'er, for you... I have to wrong you for now..."
...
On the other side.
After leaving Zhang Yang, He Qiyan found Grandpa He.
As soon as she arrived.
He Qiyan saw Grandpa He still lying on the rocking chair, fanning himself and listening to the radio.
"Girl, why did you come back so suddenly?"
Grandpa He seemed to sense something and asked without opening his eyes.
He Qiyan adjusted her breathing and asked Grandpa He.
"Grandpa, it seems something has happened. Do you remember what I told you before I left this morning?"
Grandpa He's heart stirred, and he slightly opened his eyelids.
"I know. Didn't Qin Shengnan say she was going to exchange hostages with Zhang Yang? Did they not show up?" Grandpa He asked.
He Qiyan shook her head.
"No, Qin Shengnan really handed over Han Xi Yao and exchanged the token from Zhang Yang."
This...
Instantly.
Grandpa He became alert and stood up from his chair.
"Girl, are you sure?"
"I'm absolutely sure! And I've confirmed that the hostage exchanged was indeed Han Xi Yao!"
Hearing this.
Grandpa He's expression also turned serious.
Without He Qiyan's explicit request, he suddenly turned and went inside.
He Qiyan followed closely.
However.
When the two entered, He Qiyan was stunned.
Her mouth agape, she exclaimed in her heart.
This...
How is this possible!