Chapter 49

Mei Jiangxue did not dare to be negligent, took the Heart-Supplementing Pill, and immediately administered it to Nalan Ruyue, while simultaneously channeling her energy to catalyze the medicine.

Seeing Nalan Ruyue's complexion gradually improve, the few people present relaxed their expressions slightly.

"It seems this matter has been resolved satisfactorily. We must leave now. Young brother, do you have time? We still have some questions we wish to discuss with you."

The two Venerables now showed even more respect to Bai Chen, their tone filled with deference.

Suddenly, Nalan Ruyue, whose complexion had been gradually improving, let out a cry and spat out a mouthful of blood. Her face turned pale in an instant, and she completely collapsed in Mei Jiangxue's arms.

Everyone was startled by this sudden turn of events, and Mei Jiangxue was so shocked that she did not know what to do.

The Medicine Venerable, quick to react, hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed Nalan Ruyue's wrist.

"What happened? Why is this so?" Bai Chen was also in a panic, thinking there was a problem with the pill.

The Medicine Venerable's expression grew increasingly serious, and he slowly raised his head. "Is your disciple a Rejected Yin Meridian?"

Mei Jiangxue was slightly taken aback and nodded. "Why?"

"How could you not have mentioned this earlier!! You have doomed your disciple!!" The Medicine Venerable called out in anguish. "The Rejected Yin Meridian is one of the ten extraordinary meridians in the world, characterized by extreme yin and cold. While it is highly effective for practicing yin-type internal arts, it naturally rejects yang-type medicines. The Heart-Supplementing Pill is a yang-type medicine. This yin-yang conflict is beyond even the gods to save your disciple!!"

Mei Jiangxue was stunned by the Medicine Venerable's words, standing there in shock, at a loss as to what to do.

Bai Chen, still very weak, took two steps forward and took Nalan Ruyue's pulse from the Medicine Venerable.

Bai Chen was not a doctor, but he could see Nalan Ruyue's injuries more directly. Two extremely yin and cold malevolent energies were battling within her, wreaking havoc on her meridians.

Nalan Ruyue's body was already extremely weak, and this situation only made it worse.

At this rate, Nalan Ruyue would not be able to withstand the ordeal and would die within half an hour.

"Nalan, I have wronged you." Mei Jiangxue shed tears, sobbing and sitting stiffly on the bed.

Bai Chen's expression was heavy as he looked at Mei Jiangxue. "Why are you crying! She's not dead yet!"

The Medicine Venerable's eyes lit up. "Young brother, do you have any miraculous pill that can save this young lady?"

Mei Jiangxue and Gongsun Chenxing also looked at Bai Chen, a glimmer of hope rising in their eyes.

The Medicine Venerable's words indeed reminded them that if anyone could save Nalan, it would be this young man before them.

Bai Chen had always given them surprises and shocks, and they hoped he would do so again this time.

Not only Mei Jiangxue and Gongsun Chenxing, but the Medicine Venerable and the Poison Venerable also looked at Bai Chen with anticipation.

"I don't have any pills, but it's not necessarily hopeless." Bai Chen looked at everyone. "My master taught me a secret technique that might save her."

"What? A secret technique?"

Everyone drew a sharp breath. They were not inexperienced newcomers; they had seen many secret techniques.

But they had never heard of a technique that could bring the dead back to life.

So when they heard Bai Chen's words, they all felt a bit skeptical.

But seeing Bai Chen's serious expression, they knew he was not joking. Recalling his previous performance, they began to doubt whether it was true.

"Everyone, please leave." Bai Chen said solemnly.

They exchanged glances, still harboring doubts, but at this moment, they could only place their hopes on Bai Chen.

"Young brother, do you need someone to guard you?"

The two Venerables were not trying to observe but genuinely wanted to help Bai Chen.

Bai Chen shook his head. "This secret technique cannot be disturbed in the slightest. Everyone must leave, and I don't want to hear any sounds for three hours."

"Alright, we'll watch over you from outside."

The Medicine Venerable nodded at Mei Jiangxue. "Mistress Mei, don't hesitate. If this continues, your disciple will die within half an hour."

"Mr. Bai, I leave it to you."

After everyone left the room, Bai Chen sat cross-legged at the bedside and lifted Nalan Ruyue.

Bai Chen's heart was heavy; he was unsure if he could save Nalan Ruyue.

Another point was that the Flask Technique would transfer Nalan Ruyue's injuries to himself by exchanging injuries.

Since the Flask Technique absorbed malevolent energies, these energies would help Bai Chen's cultivation but also make his injuries more tangible.

However, Nalan Ruyue's condition did not allow Bai Chen to think much. Her condition was deteriorating rapidly, and time was running out.

Bai Chen placed his palms on Nalan Ruyue's chest, and the soft touch made him feel a bit stirred.

The Flask Technique began to operate, and the first strand of malevolent energy flowed into Bai Chen's palms.

Bai Chen immediately felt a burning pain, but this pain did not last long before another strand of malevolent energy entered his body, this one like a bone-chilling cold.

Just two strands of malevolent energy caused such pain, and it was easy to imagine the suffering Nalan Ruyue was enduring.

After a preliminary test, Bai Chen began to absorb large amounts of the two malevolent energies.

The pain intensified, and Bai Chen now understood what it meant to experience both ice and fire.

Compared to this pain, the Hundred Flowers Burial was like a child's play.

As the malevolent energies accumulated, they began to materialize, and Bai Chen's injuries also worsened, mirroring Nalan Ruyue's.

The suffocating pain in his chest almost made Bai Chen faint.

Fortunately, the Flask Technique had a pain-relieving effect, but even so, Bai Chen felt as if he were in agony.

The two malevolent energies rampaged in Bai Chen's body, and the heart-wrenching pain continuously tormented his nerves.

Each time, Bai Chen had the impulse to faint, but every time he thought of the life in his hands, he endured the pain.

This process was like an eternity for Bai Chen, each breath feeling like a century.

Fortunately, Nalan Ruyue's condition did not continue to worsen.

The growth rate of the malevolent energies in her body was slightly lower than the rate at which Bai Chen absorbed them, but Bai Chen's rate of resolving the malevolent energies was lower than the rate of absorption and the growth of the malevolent energies in his body.

Bai Chen was not so lucky; he had to continuously absorb Nalan Ruyue's malevolent energies while also dealing with the injuries caused by the malevolent energies.

This was a race against time. If Bai Chen's body could absorb all the malevolent energies before Nalan Ruyue's injuries were controlled or before his own body collapsed, he would win. Otherwise, it would be a double fatality.

As Bai Chen's body gradually weakened, though he was still struggling, his consciousness began to blur.

Even though the Flask Technique was operating at its maximum efficiency, it could not stop the pain.

Cold sweat drenched Bai Chen's body, and after an unknown amount of time, his consciousness was completely lost, and he fell onto the bed, with Nalan Ruyue's body collapsing into his arms.

For Bai Chen, the three hours were a torment.

But for those waiting outside, it was even more torturous.

No one dared to speak a word at this moment, each suppressing their questions and waiting in silence.

Finally, a scream startled everyone.

Gongsun Chenxing, unable to hold back, burst into the room.

Seeing Nalan Ruyue's pale face and her arm weakly supporting Bai Chen, with half her body still touching him, Gongsun Chenxing's anger flared.

He rushed forward and grabbed Bai Chen. "What did you do to Nalan?"

But at this moment, Bai Chen could not speak, and he was just hanging in Gongsun Chenxing's hands, swaying.

"Chenxing! Put Mr. Bai down." Mei Jiangxue was delighted to see Nalan Ruyue awake.

Nalan Ruyue clearly did not understand what was happening.

"Master, Senior Sister... What happened?"

The Medicine Venerable took two steps forward, signaling Nalan Ruyue to be quiet, and began to feel her pulse.

On the other side, the Poison Venerable grabbed Bai Chen and felt his pulse.

"Strange... Strange..."

The Medicine Venerable said several "strange" words, looking at Nalan Ruyue with a puzzled expression.

Mei Jiangxue was a bit anxious. "Senior, how is Nalan's condition?"

"Her body is just a bit weak, but there are no signs of injury... This shouldn't be... How is this possible?"

While the Medicine Venerable was puzzled, the Poison Venerable said with a hint of resentment, "Your disciple is fine, but Bai is now in critical condition!!"

"I... I didn't do anything to him?" Gongsun Chenxing was also in a panic, exclaiming.

The Medicine Venerable's expression grew even more serious. "I was guessing earlier what secret technique the young brother used to bring someone back to life. Now I realize it's not a technique to bring the dead back to life, but a life-for-life exchange."

The Poison Venerable, thinking of how Gongsun Chenxing had treated Bai Chen earlier, was even more angry. "Your disciple is fine now, and no matter what debt Bai has with you, it's settled!"

The Medicine Venerable was also quite dissatisfied with Gongsun Chenxing's actions. "Old ghost, let's go!"

"Wait..." Gongsun Chenxing suddenly called out to the two, but the words stuck in his throat, his eyes red.

Looking at Bai Chen in the Poison Venerable's arms, he felt an indescribable pain.

"What? Are you going to accuse Bai of molesting your junior sister?" The Poison Venerable looked at Gongsun Chenxing coldly.

Mei Jiangxue was a bit resentful of Gongsun Chenxing's impulsiveness but, seeing her in distress, could only say, "Seniors, Chenxing didn't mean it. Mr. Bai's condition is not suitable for moving. Why don't we let him rest here? I still have some healing pills."

"Would you have come to us if you had anything good in Seven Flowers?" The Poison Venerable, not letting up, mocked Mei Jiangxue.

"Enough, Mistress Mei, my junior brother is a bit blunt, but you should teach your disciple better. Goodbye!"

With that, the two carried Bai Chen and left the inn without looking back.

Mei Jiangxue was so angry by their words that she was at a loss. As one of the three flowers of Seven Flowers, she had never been scolded like this.

In terms of status and cultivation, she was no less than the two Venerables.

But due to the difference in seniority and the fact that she was in the wrong, she could not retort.