Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 1351 - 1310: Risking Oneโs Life
The words of the Tower Spirit echoed in Lu Chuanโs ears, forcing him into contemplation. ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ง๐ผ๐๐๐.๐ฐ๐จ๐ฆ
Is it really necessary to take such a risk?
Lu Chuan turned around and looked at the increasingly pale face of Old Master Ye on the bed, letting out a deep sigh.
To save this decrepit old man and end up losing my own lifeโis it really worth it?
Should I just give up?
This strange Gu is incredibly rare in the world. While my medical skills are exceptional, this is far beyond my capabilities. Even if Old Master Ye dies, I wonโt feel any guilt.
"Honestly, I only came here to answer a question. Iโve already saved him once! If I couldnโt save him a second time, am I really to blame?"
"If anyone is to blame, itโs the schemers within the Ye Family. What can I do about that? I have my own matters to attend to, and people I need to meet. Back home, countless beauties are eagerly waiting for me to return!"
"Even if the Ye Family collapses, what does it have to do with me? I could just dust myself off and go back to Cloud City, living my carefree life as usual!"
With his eyebrows furrowed, Lu Chuan repeated these thoughts endlessly, trying to convince himself.
"Tower Spirit, arenโt you planning to say something?"
"If you wanted to leave, you would have left long ago. Why are you still here? Since you decided to stay, why bother wasting words on excuses?"
"...So, you really do understand me, huh?"
"I find it rather regrettable myself."
...
Fine, Lu Chuan truly hadnโt considered leaving, not just for Ye Jiaxin, but for himself as well.
Every time Ye Jiaxinโs despairing gaze flashed through his mind, Lu Chuan felt a pang in his chest. The word "give up" simply refused to leave his lips.
With these thoughts lingering, Lu Chuan exhaled deeply, extending his Spiritual Sense to lock onto Ye Jiaxinโs aura. He conveyed a message to her: "Ye Jiaxin, bring a few trustworthy people to Old Master Yeโs courtyard immediately."
Ye Jiaxin, receiving Lu Chuanโs transmission, did not hesitate at all. She immediately contacted a few absolutely reliable family members and hurried to her grandfatherโs courtyard, only to run into Lu Chuan sitting in a daze on the steps outside.
"Lu... Mr. Lu Chuan, how is my grandfather?"
"Not dead yet. You all stay here. Ye Jiaxin, follow me."
Without waiting for a response, Lu Chuan grabbed Ye Jiaxinโs wrist. Seeing this, the other Ye family members instinctively rushed forward, only for Ye Jiaxin to stop them in time.
"Do not show disrespect to Mr. Lu Chuan!"
"...Understood, Miss."
Ye Jiaxin had no idea what Lu Chuan intended to do and could only stumble along as he led her away. The others remained near Old Master Yeโs courtyard to ensure his safety.
The two arrived at Lu Chuanโs courtyard. Lu Chuan pushed open the door and led Ye Jiaxin inside. Before she could compose herself, Lu Chuan loosened the belt around his waist, removed his upper garments, and revealed his toned and aesthetically pleasing physique.
Seeing this scene, Ye Jiaxin froze in place, appearing flustered and unsure of what to do.
She never expected events to unfold like this; her cheeks flushed red as she stammered, "Lu... Mr. Lu Chuan, what are you doing?"
"Stop asking questions. Listen carefully to what Iโm about to say because this concerns both your grandfatherโs life and mine. There can be no room for error!"
Lu Chuan spoke with deliberate precision, meanwhile placing a dagger on the desk.
"The Gu Poison from this Gu Insect is extremely complex. Ten days is not enough for me to concoct a perfect antidote. I will have to take a risk."
"Take a risk... Mr. Lu Chuan, you wouldnโt dareโ"
"Do NOT interrupt me! Listen carefully, Ye Jiaxin. Iโm going to plant the Gu Insect into my body and let the poison spread inside me. When I tell you to remove it, youโll grab this dagger, slice my flesh open, and extract the damned insect before crushing it."
"Remember, no matter where the insectโs located, you must not hesitateโa momentโs doubt could cost me my life! If I die, your grandfather wonโt live either. Do you understand?"
"I... I understand."
Ye Jiaxin swallowed nervously, her pale face still filled with shock.
She didnโt understandโshe truly couldnโt comprehend.
Why would Mr. Lu Chuan go to such lengths?
Clearly, even if he left right now, she wouldnโt hold it against him.
Her grandfather often said, "A doctor cannot save an incurable patient; a Buddha can only guide those with fate." Risking oneโs own lifeโwas it truly worth it?
Yet Lu Chuan gave Ye Jiaxin no chance to object. Once everything was prepared, he didnโt hesitate for a moment. He sliced open the skin over his own chest and buried the Gu Insect inside.
In an instant!
Lu Chuan collapsed to his knees, veins bulging on his forehead, his face turning red, guttural animalistic growls erupting from his throatโa testament to his excruciating agony.
Ye Jiaxin watched in horror as the Gu Insect squirmed under Lu Chuanโs skin, turning the flesh it passed black and purple, spreading rapidly.
Tears began to pour uncontrollably.
"Mr. Lu Chuan, take the Gu Insect out now! Jiaxin is already deeply grateful. This is my grandfatherโs destinyโplease donโt push yourself any further!"
"Shut... shut up! Your crying is unbearable!"
Lu Chuan gritted his teeth as the Gu Insect reached his chest, then began crawling up his neck. Lu Chuan immediately used his fingers as a sword, wielding Spiritual Power to restrain the insect and prevent it from entering his spirit sea.
If his spirit sea were contaminated, it would truly be beyond salvation!
"Nine Yin Grass... Juemai Flower, Mother-Child Heart-Eating Poison, Thousand Mountain Crane... One more ingredient, what is the last one?!"
The toxins within him continued to spread, and Lu Chuan felt his vision grow increasingly blurryโgray, pale, nearly blind.
From Ye Jiaxinโs perspective, Lu Chuanโs condition had escalated into an unnervingly terrifying stateโbleeding from seven orifices, his eyes blood-red.
"Mr. Lu Chuan..."
"The final ingredientโwhat is it? Wait! Yes, itโs the Tianshan Lotus Root! Hahaha! Iโve figured it outโitโs the Tianshan Lotus Root! Ye Jiaxin, the time is now! Remove that damned insect!"
Upon hearing these words, Ye Jiaxin didnโt hesitate for a moment. She gripped the dagger tightly and plunged it into Lu Chuanโs neck, swallowing her anguish as she sliced his flesh open, extracted the Gu Insect, and crushed it with force.
Dark blood sprayed from Lu Chuanโs wound, staining his magic artifact black and red, yet he showed no concern, laughing wildly instead.
"A mere Gu Insect, thatโs all it was! I thought it would be something far more profound! In the end, I prevailed! Ye Jiaxin, your grandfather... heโs saved."
As those words fell, Lu Chuan felt his consciousness grow increasingly hazy. His vision went black, and he completely collapsed.
"Mr. Lu Chuan? Mr. Lu Chuan... Lu Chuan!"
