Chapter 326 - 324: Plea for Healing
Back then, a perfectly good elder actually ran off with that big villain Ouyang Xiu, causing the Ice Hall to lose a great general. In the battle with North City, they almost lost.
"Hall Master, I... I brought some friends to see a doctor."
Ouyang Meijia said a little embarrassedly.
After all, she had just heard the Matchmaker say that the Ice Spirit Fruit is quite a rare item, with only a three-year supply left, and most importantly, Wu Mengting is already critically ill and needs to use all of it.
"Little Meijia, why did you bring people to see a doctor at my Ice Hall? This isn’t a hospital!" Bing Ruxue rolled her eyes at her, but since she was the elder’s woman, she didn’t want to blame her.
After all, she had made great contributions to the Ice Hall before and had been forced to death by her. This favor, no matter what, had to be returned.
"Hall Master, the thing is, my friend’s illness is very difficult to treat. I’ve heard that only the Ice Spirit Fruit from the Ice Hall can help." Saying this, Ouyang Meijia couldn’t help but be embarrassed to lift her head.
"What? Are you talking about the Ice... Ice Spirit Fruit?" Bing Ruxue paced back and forth, a bit annoyed, as this little girl was actually targeting the Ice Spirit Fruit. It’s almost like asking for her life.
For the past three years, she has been anxious about finding this Ice Spirit Fruit, and now this girl comes and immediately asks for it.
"That’s right, according to ancient books, only the Ice Spirit Fruit can eliminate the Heart-Burning Gu Poison in Mengting’s body, achieving a neutralizing effect."
At this moment, Chen Tianlong also stepped forward to explain: "Therefore, I am begging the Ice Hall Master to save my friend. This great kindness will surely be repaid in the future."
"Repay? I’m afraid the repayment from you won’t be something I can handle."
Bing Ruxue gave a bitter smile and said, once the Ice Spirit Fruit is used up, she only has two choices: either stop practicing the Heart Method or continue to practice it and await death from the cold energy attacking the heart.
These two choices are deadly for her, and she has no reason to use her own life to save someone.
"I understand your point, but... I beg you, my friend can’t hold on much longer. If you can relinquish the Ice Spirit Fruit, I can promise you anything."
"No need, even if you promise, you won’t be able to fulfill it!"
Bing Ruxue directly interrupted Chen Tianlong’s words. The conflict between their Ice Hall and North City and East City has been escalating over the years. And this kid’s wild promises are nothing more than empty words.
If she stops practicing the Heartless Technique, the enemy will likely find out within half a year, and by then, her thousands of subordinates will die for nothing.
"Please, Hall Master, I can promise you anything..."
After saying this, Chen Tianlong suddenly knelt on the floor.
Liu Ting and Ouyang Meijia were stunned. They never expected Chen Tianlong to kneel. Liu Ting, aside from being surprised, was moved and finally envious.
Envious of Wu Mengting’s happiness, to have someone like Chen Tianlong do this for her.
Bing Ruxue looked at Chen Tianlong’s actions, her expression was stunned. Even under the Heartless Technique, her cold heart was a bit moved.
"Hmph, even if you kneel to death, I won’t give up the Ice Spirit Fruit. Guards, see the guests out!" After a brief pause, Bing Ruxue turned cold again, stopped speaking, and headed towards the inner room.
At this time, the captain of the guard, Huang Ling, ordered everyone to drag Chen Tianlong out and threw him on the ground at the doorway.
Chen Tianlong felt heartbroken, with vacant eyes, knowing Wu Mengting was on the verge of death, could last no more than until next year’s dawn, he felt immense sorrow.
Using force is futile. So he can only resort to gentleness.
After being thrown out, Chen Tianlong directly knelt on the ground at the door, motionless.
"Hmph, kid, just give up. The Ice Hall Master has already said, even if you kneel to death, she won’t sympathize with you." Huang Ling had a bit of a grudge against Chen Tianlong; how could this kid be so strong, almost taking down her entire guard team alone?
"Chen Tianlong, get up, let’s think of another way, okay?" Liu Ting looked at Chen Tianlong kneeling, feeling heartache, she hurriedly walked over, trying to help him up.
"Liu Ting, don’t touch me, we have no other choice, Mengting can’t hold on much longer." Chen Tianlong raised his hand slightly, stopping Liu Ting’s actions.
Liu Ting had no choice and could only look at Ouyang Meijia and the Matchmaker, hoping they would also come over to persuade him.
At this time, the Matchmaker walked over with some pity, after all, these are just some kids. This young man really has feelings, willing to kneel for this girl; it truly moved her.
Little did they know, none of them were aware of Chen Tianlong’s true identity. If they knew that Chen Tianlong was originally a cold-blooded assassin and now is kneeling for a girl and refusing to get up, they would be stunned.
"Child, get up. I know the Hall Master’s character best; once she’s made up her mind, she won’t go back on her word. Even if you kneel to death, she won’t bat an eye."
The Matchmaker advised. She knew there’d be heavy snow tonight, and if Chen Tianlong kept kneeling like that, he would definitely freeze to death in such thin clothing.
"Yes, Chen Tianlong, that’s just the Hall Master’s nature. Many servants have been punished, and in the end, they froze to death, and she wouldn’t even frown. You’re even more of an outsider."
Ouyang Meijia also came over to advise.
"Meijia, you shouldn’t worry about me. If the Hall Master doesn’t give in, I won’t get up. Also, Matchmaker, can you arrange a room for them?"
While kneeling, Chen Tianlong did not forget Liu Ting and Ouyang Meijia, especially his girlfriend Wu Mengting, who needed warmth.
"No problem!"
After speaking, the Matchmaker left with the others, and Liu Ting had no way to help Wu Mengting, who was so severely ill, needed to avoid the snow, and followed them inside, looking back at Chen Tianlong with reluctance.
Chen Tianlong understood and nodded gently with a slight smile, though very forced, but it gave a feeling of warmth.
As if to say, don’t worry, I will handle everything!
After everyone left, all the lights in the Ice Hall lit up, signifying that it was already night. The temperature in Ice City was extremely low. Just as night fell, a cold gust blew, causing Chen Tianlong to shiver.
If it weren’t for his strong physique, he might not have been able to handle it.
"Hmph, let’s see how long you can keep this up. Keep pretending, when it starts snowing heavily tonight, you’ll suffer," pulling back the curtains, Bing Ruxue looked outside and saw Chen Tianlong still kneeling at the door, her heart became complicated.
Remembering the indescribable impulse when Chen Tianlong touched her chest before stirred strange thoughts in her heart.
Most crucially, her Heartless Technique had no effect on this kid, which made her very curious. The old Hall Master had said before passing that besides using the Ice Spirit Fruit, there was another way to counter the cold energy attack of the Heartless Technique.