Lin Yao was still in a coma, and Mu Yuanying was taking care of her.
Su Fan found Dongfang Tingyin to ask what had happened and why Lin Yao had suddenly become so strong.
Su Fan knew something must have happened.
Dongfang Tingyin showed Su Fan the footage from the surveillance.
After watching, Su Fan could only describe it with one word: formidable!
Lin Yao was truly reckless, not only taking attribute pills but also so many temporary power-boosting Qi Burst pills. She wasn't afraid of exploding at all.
And it was one thing to take pills, but why did she start eating equipment too?
Su Fan remembered those two accessories.
They were stored in the warehouse because their effects were minimal, both increasing resistance.
In reality, they would grant immunity to some elemental attacks, but Lin Yao had eaten them.
Based on Lin Yao's performance in the video and her previous combat scenes, Su Fan could confirm that Lin Yao's current strength had reached at least the Tianquan realm, which was SSS-class strength.
Su Fan had to admit he was a little envious.
However, such an event was not replicable. Who knew why Lin Yao hadn't died and instead became stronger from misfortune? It could be due to her physique, or something else.
There were many factors involved. Even if someone perfectly replicated Lin Yao's every action, they might not succeed like her. The only outcome would be self-destruction.
Su Fan decided he should just focus on his own cultivation.
"You wiped out everyone from the Assassin's Alliance. Does that mean only the leader is left on the Assassin's Alliance killer rankings?"
Dongfang Tingyin raised an eyebrow upon learning of Su Fan's group's achievements.
"Mhm."
Su Fan nodded silently.
"Do you think this leader will seek revenge for his subordinates? Come to China to cause trouble for the Martial Alliance?"
Dongfang Tingyin asked Su Fan with a bit of a headache.
Su Fan was slightly taken aback.
"If it were me, I definitely would."
Su Fan answered without much hesitation.
"Then we need to think about how to deal with it. Their leader's strength must not be weak."
Dongfang Tingyin was troubled. She could handle enemies at the Yuheng realm before, but this new threat... she couldn't cope.
"Don't we still have Lin Yao?"
Su Fan said with a smile.
Undeniably, Lin Yao's increased strength was also beneficial to the Martial Alliance. At the very least, she could help defend against some enemies before Su Fan's own strength grew.
"You're quite carefree. Lin Yao hasn't even woken up yet, and we don't know what changes have occurred in her body, yet you're already thinking about exploiting her. Even capitalists would cry seeing you," Dongfang Tingyin complained to Su Fan.
"It can't be helped. I'll go check on Lin Yao later. I think she'll be fine."
Su Fan said with an embarrassed smile.
After that, Su Fan went to check on Lin Yao's condition.
When Su Fan arrived, Lin Yao was still unconscious.
"How is she?"
Su Fan asked Mu Yuanying, who was taking care of Lin Yao.
"She's still not waking up. The doctor says she's in a deep coma. It would be best if she wakes up within forty-eight hours. If not, she might become a vegetable," Mu Yuanying said with a worried expression.
"Don't worry, she'll be fine."
Su Fan comforted Mu Yuanying.
Lin Yao had consumed so many pills, and there must still be residual medicinal power in her body. Any injuries would likely have healed by now. The fact that she was still not waking up was probably a mental issue.
"Say something stimulating to her while you're by her side. It might help her wake up faster."
Su Fan recalled scenes from television where speaking stimulating words to someone in a deep coma or vegetative state could help them regain consciousness, likening it to a process of awakening a patient from slumber.
Su Fan was only guessing, but it was better than doing nothing. What if it worked?
"Stimulating words?"
Mu Yuanying thought for a moment and then whispered into Lin Yao's ear:
"Is Paris Fashion House having a sale?"
Su Fan: ...
He could understand Lin Yao's personality and her interest in Paris Fashion House, but he was a bit confused as to how Mu Yuanying knew about it. Were elderly people this fashionable nowadays?
"Excuse me, you know about Paris Fashion House?"
Su Fan asked curiously.
"No? Lin Yao used to get so excited with her phone whenever something was on sale. I overheard her. What exactly is Paris Fashion House?"
Mu Yuanying shook her head and asked Su Fan back with curiosity.
"Heh, it's nothing, just a clothing brand."
Su Fan gave a dry laugh. He didn't think it was necessary to explain what Paris Fashion House was to Mu Yuanying.
"Perhaps you should try a different approach. This probably won't stimulate her much."
Su Fan suggested to Mu Yuanying.
"A different approach..."
Mu Yuanying pondered for a moment, thinking about what else could stimulate Lin Yao.
"Yaoyao, if you don't get up, I'll take all your clothes and wear them."
Mu Yuanying whispered into Lin Yao's ear again.
Su Fan: ...
Su Fan immediately slapped his forehead. Did she have any harsher words?
"Fine, whatever you say."
Su Fan said somewhat resignedly.
It was just a test anyway. No one knew when Lin Yao would wake up. Maybe she would wake up the next moment?
"Hmm?"
A soft groan was heard, and Lin Yao slowly opened her eyes.
Su Fan: ...
He wondered if he had just jinxed it. Lin Yao woke up the moment he thought that.
Mu Yuanying was suddenly filled with joy.
Su Fan's method actually worked!
"Yaoyao, I won't wear your clothes, don't worry. How are you feeling now?"
Mu Yuanying quickly asked Lin Yao with concern.
Lin Yao's head was groggy, and Mu Yuanying's words confused her.
What clothes?
"I'm fine."
Lin Yao recovered after a while and felt much better.
It was mainly the aftermath of the explosion that had caused a slight concussion. Her powerful physique had allowed her to recover quickly.
"Lin Yao, what exactly happened to your body?"
Seeing that Lin Yao was alright, Su Fan asked her curiously.
"I don't know. The true qi in my body has changed. A kind of mixed energy has formed a Tai Chi symbol in my dantian, constantly circulating. I feel this energy is both violent and gentle, a very complex kind of energy."
Lin Yao knew that the changes in her body could be positive or negative, but so far, there were no negative effects.
However, since the changes were caused by consuming Su Fan's things, Lin Yao didn't hide anything from him, thinking he might know something.
Su Fan, on the other hand, knew nothing. His brow was furrowed. He had never heard of such a change in Lin Yao, and it wasn't recorded in the Art of Strategy either.
"For now, the changes in you are a good thing. The strength you can unleash is at least SSS-class. Don't overthink it, just rest well."
Su Fan couldn't figure it out, so he didn't dwell on it. He couldn't come up with any explanation anyway.