I Can Talk to the Internal Organs-Chapter 268 - 235: Undying Vendetta

Made up his mind.

Lu Jiu decided to give it a try.

Since he could communicate with the Five Viscera, it meant he could engage with the spirits of those organs.

If he could reason with them and move them emotionally, to let them coexist peacefully for three to five years, giving the old man a peaceful old age, ideally celebrating his eightieth birthday before passing away, that would be quite satisfactory.

"Sir, please extend your hand so I can have another look," Lu Jiu said.

Lu Hong, unsuspecting, extended his hand again when he heard Lu Jiu say so.

As Lu Jiu placed his hand on Lu Hong's wrist, the sound of the Five Viscera arguing rose again.

"You all still have the nerve to complain? Ever since I came, haven't I provided you with enough essence and blood to help you recover? And yet? Instead of being grateful, you ostracize me. Honestly, such poor manners," said Hydronephrosis.

"Why should we thank you? Over a year ago, we should have died. Your arrival has only tortured us!" said Heart Fire.

"Tortured? That's laughable. Clearly, I'm the one being tortured. If this old man hadn't been taking that medication every day and harmed me so, would I be in such a miserable state?" said Hydronephrosis.

"That's your own doing. Who asked you to come over?" said Liver Wood.

"You think I wanted to!?" said Hydronephrosis.

"Go back to where you came from; you're not welcome here," said Spleen Earth.

"Alright, sure, if that's the way you want it, then let's all perish together. Since you're all shouting not to live, I'll let you have your wish!" said Hydronephrosis.

"Who's afraid of whom!" said Fei Jin.

Oh dear!

Lu Jiu was momentarily overwhelmed.

He intended to persuade them, but who'd have thought the Five Viscera were already on the brink of war.

This was indeed making a bad situation worse.

"Wait, wait, can't you five calm down for a moment?"

"Who?"

"Where did you pop out from?"

"Another accomplice!?"

"How did you manage to lurk for so long!"

"..."

The Five Viscera, upon hearing Lu Jiu's voice, immediately categorized him with Hydronephrosis, calling him an accomplice.

Lu Jiu hastily denied, "Misunderstanding, I'm a doctor, here to help you."

"Help us? Can you drive it away?" Heart Fire asked.

Lu Jiu chuckled wryly, "If I were to drive it away, this old man would pass away immediately, and you wouldn't survive either."

"It doesn't matter; we should have died already," Heart Fire replied.

Lu Jiu quickly responded, "Come on, since you're already alive, you should strive to live well. I understand that because of the Hydronephrosis switch, conflicts are inevitable among you, but can't these conflicts be resolved?"

"No, we have an eternal feud with it," Heart Fire declared.

Uh...

Eternal feud, really!

Is this necessary!

Lu Jiu continued, "Haven't you noticed this old man still wants to live? You, as his Heart Fire, should know what he's thinking."

"He's the one who caused the original Hydronephrosis to fail and die. If not for him, the kidneys wouldn't have needed to be expelled from this body. If he can be ruthless, why can't we be unkind? Why should we allow him to harm us and not be able to retaliate?" said Heart Fire.

This...

Lu Jiu found himself at a loss.

Indeed, if not for Lu Hong's own reasons, he wouldn't have had to undergo organ transplantation.

The Five Viscera had been together for many years, deeply bonded, and suddenly losing one, naturally, as the eldest, Heart Fire would be furious.

Even knowing Lu Hong wanted to live, Heart Fire clearly had no intention of complying.

This time, Heart Fire was genuinely intent on mutual destruction, not just empty words.

"Heart Fire is right; we must avenge Hydronephrosis!" said Liver Wood.

"Avenge!" said Spleen Earth.

"Stop wasting your breath, either it goes, or we die. There is no third option," said Liver Wood.

"No choice!" said Spleen Earth. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Hydronephrosis then spoke, "I see, you are a doctor here to help them, right? Fine, using medicine against me is one thing, but now even a doctor has been found to come after me. Well done!"

"Back when they wanted to use me, they cut me away indiscriminately. Once I saved these old, weak, and sick ones, they want to expel me. Terrific!"

"Anyway, I don't want to stay here. If you all have such abilities, send me back. I want to be with my four brothers!"

Sigh!

On one side, seeking vengeance, not grateful for Hydronephrosis's lifesaving efforts.

On the other, having done good deeds without recognition, constantly ostracized, now clamoring to leave.

It's tough!

This clearly isn't an issue that can be resolved through conversation.

However, Lu Jiu had mentally prepared himself, knowing it was impossible to harmonize the two spirit parties with just a few words.

"Alright, since reasoning doesn't work, I'll have to resort to stronger methods," Lu Jiu stated.

"What do you intend to do?" Heart Fire asked.

"I can see clearly that Hydronephrosis is too powerful and functionally restrains you, so I am going to use Acupuncture to enhance your functions," replied Lu Jiu.

"No way you're doing that!!" Heart Fire exclaimed.

"It's useless; you can't command me. Also, Spleen Earth, I will enhance your abilities too. Feel free to counteract Hydronephrosis and vent your emotions," said Lu Jiu.

"What are you going to do?" asked Spleen Earth.

"You are indeed here to help them, you are all bad people!" declared Hydronephrosis.

"I told you, I'm here to help all of you, including you, Hydronephrosis. Your ability is too strong. I must weaken your function to enable peaceful coexistence and maintain the circulation. You know, at this point, there's no going back for you. If I don't do this, your spirit will harm the other four, which is no benefit to you," Lu Jiu explained.

"I don't need your help, nor will I merge with the other four!" insisted Hydronephrosis.

"This is a futile effort!" Heart Fire said.

Lu Jiu paused, feeling somewhat hesitant facing the collective opposition from the Five Viscera.

If he didn't maintain the balance among the Five Viscera, Lu Hong's condition would never improve, even posing a risk to his life.

But forcing the Five Viscera to maintain balance would also be unfair to them.

Having long conversed with the Five Viscera, he no longer saw them as mere organs.

They were spiritual beings, each with their own little temperaments.

Heart Fire would shout every day not to live, Liver Wood would be irritable, Fei Jin often quiet, Spleen Earth docile, and Hydronephrosis always guarding its little essence pool.

They were like little children with their own souls.

Lu Jiu had successfully treated countless patients thanks to them, but this time, he would go against the will of the Five Viscera.

"I know it's unfair to you all, and I understand you don't really want to live. The mistake of this old man damaging himself, I can't apologize to you on his behalf. The situation is no longer redeemable. Heart Fire, you should be very clear, even if you don't want to live, since Hydronephrosis came, it's maintained the basic circulation among you. Ultimately, it has indeed helped you."

"Of course, you don't have to appreciate it, can even bear hostility towards it, none of that matters. But have you thought, it has lost its brothers, coming here wasn't its choice. If it were you, far from home, losing family, finally finding a footing and doing some good deeds, but still resented daily, would you not be pained?"

"Hydronephrosis is very young, younger than any of you, yet functionally stronger, the conflict between you isn't under its control. And even if you engage in a relentless struggle, until one side completely breaks down, you all will endure corresponding torment."

"So, why not try a different approach since the ultimate end is death. This old man doesn't have many years left, why not make the passing easier. I can help you regulate the balance, let go of your prejudices, so when someone truly can't hold on, you all go together in peace, wouldn't it be better?"