Qin Tianxiang laughed upon hearing this. Luo Gang nodded beside her. "Then in three years, we will take you out for a walk." To them, this was a trivial matter. As long as they prepared in advance, there would be no danger.
"Okay." Zhu Yanyi agreed happily.
The journey was filled with chatter and laughter, so it did not feel lonely. After a day and a night, they finally arrived in Jinling. Upon exiting the train station, Zhao Jingcheng led them directly to the entrance, where a car was already waiting. Zhu Yanyi raised her eyebrows slightly. It seemed her senior brother had some background; otherwise, how could such a car be here? Zhao Jingcheng seemed to notice her silence and explained, "Although our family is not powerful, everyone has carved out their own path. My brother is quite famous in the martial arts world, partly due to Elder Chun’s influence. However, she has always been a martial arts instructor for the Jinling Military Region." The implication was clear: occasionally using such a car would not raise suspicion.
"No wonder." Zhu Yanyi nodded. She had been startled at first seeing a military vehicle, but now she understood after hearing Zhao Jingcheng’s explanation.
Zhao Jingcheng added, "My brother is currently in a special ward at Jinling Hospital. I will take you to the hotel first to freshen up, and then we will go to the hospital."
Zhu Yanyi paused briefly, then said, "Alright." Although she wanted to see the patient as soon as possible, arriving covered in travel dust was not good for her. Changing into clean clothes was necessary.
They stayed at a guesthouse near Jinling Hospital. Zhu Yanyi quickly changed and washed, then went out with Luo Gang. Qin Tianxian remained at the hotel to unpack their luggage.
Zhao Jingcheng led them to Jinling Hospital. They did not disturb anyone, going directly to the special ward.
Entering the room, Zhao Guangzong lay in bed, extremely emaciated. Her vitality was nearly zero. Zhu Yanyi did not know what to say. She walked in, observed Zhao Guangzong’s complexion carefully, and then said to Luo Gang, "Brother Luo, please hand me the pulse pillow."
Luo Gang, carrying Zhu Yanyi’s medical kit, immediately opened it, took out the pulse pillow, and placed it under Zhao Guangzong’s wrist. Zhu Yanyi took her pulse. A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, but she soon smiled faintly. "Golden needles."
Luo Gang handed her the golden needles. Zhu Yanyi immediately used the Thirteen Needles of Reviving the Withered Tree. The needles seemed to come alive in her hands, dancing across Zhao Guangzong’s body. The director of Jinling Hospital, who had come upon hearing the news, entered and froze at the sight. She opened her mouth to speak, but Zhu Yanyi looked up. Her gaze was so sharp that the director instantly dared not make a sound.
Zhu Yanyi’s movements were swift. Zhao Guangzong’s body was severely damaged. Both her leg bones were broken, and ninety percent of her vitality had been stripped away. Most importantly, Zhu Yanyi discovered a killing array within Zhao Guangzong’s body. Yes, after five years, this internal array had appeared again, this time on Zhao Guangzong. Zhu Yanyi did not need to know the purpose behind it. Zhao Guangzong was Elder Chun’s eldest disciple and her senior brother in martial arts. Although they had never met, she loved her because of Elder Chun. Remembering Elder Chun’s character, Zhu Yanyi trusted Zhao Guangzong’s integrity.