Chapter 22: (Bonus) Saving Jiang Nannan

A few days later, Jiang Nannan received an anonymous letter conveying the bad news about her mother. Her face changed drastically, and she asked for leave to return to her hometown.

Bai Zhou sensed Jiang Nannan's departure through the spiritual mark, so he directly asked Mu Jin for leave to follow her.

One day later, Jiang Nannan returned home and happened to see the black-robed physician in the small town.

"Physician Liu, how is my mother..."

Jiang Nannan grabbed the black-robed physician's arm, begging with a face full of pleading.

"The situation is not very optimistic..." The black-robed physician shook his head, the meaning was obvious—please accept my condolences, there is no cure.

"What... what, please, Physician Liu, you are the best physician in the small town, you must have a way, right..."

Hearing this, Jiang Nannan's face changed drastically, and she was almost about to kneel down.

Jiang Nannan never thought of going to Shrek for help because she trusted the black-robed physician too much. After all, the black-robed physician was a Healing System Soul Master, and he had been in the small town since she was very young, with a high reputation. Since the other party said it couldn't be treated, it must be true.

"Well, actually there is only one way. Only the treasure of the Xuanming Sect—the Black Tortoise Divine Pill—can save your mother. And the Black Tortoise Divine Pill is a priceless treasure; even for a Soul Saint powerhouse, it is useful. It is impossible to give it to an ordinary person."

The black-robed physician gave Jiang Nannan a glimmer of hope.

"Black Tortoise Divine Pill... priceless treasure..."

Jiang Nannan was completely desperate. She naturally knew the Xuanming Sect; it was the largest sect in Xuanming City. Such a behemoth, although not as good as Shrek, was also a top sect. The difficulty of wanting a divine pill from such a sect was imaginable.

Seeing that the brewing was almost done, the black-robed physician changed the subject and said: "However, I happen to have an opportunity here. If you are willing..."

"I am willing, as long as I can save my mother, I will do anything!" Before the black-robed physician could finish speaking, Jiang Nannan grabbed onto the straw like a drowning person, begging repeatedly.

"Well, the matter is like this..."

The black-robed physician stated the conditions and then added: "The young master of the Xuanming Sect is coming of age, which concerns the future of the Xuanming Sect. That is why they will take out the Black Tortoise Divine Pill as a reward, and there is also a large amount of compensation. If you are willing, after the matter is done, I will send the Black Tortoise Divine Pill over to treat your mother."

"Consummate the marriage... with the young master of the Xuanming Sect..."

Hearing this, Jiang Nannan felt completely dazed.

She naturally knew who the young master of the Xuanming Sect was; it was her most hated pursuer—Xu Sanshi.

Thinking of having to... with Xu Sanshi...

Jiang Nannan almost collapsed.

"Think about it carefully. I won't force you. Seven days later is the other party's coming-of-age ceremony. However, you need to make a choice quickly. After all, others are fighting for this opportunity..."

The black-robed physician revealed a strange smile.

"I... I know..."

Jiang Nannan was completely lost, as if she had lost her soul, and was struggling intensely in her heart.

The black-robed physician left.

Jiang Nannan first went to visit Mu Yun'er.

In the evening, Jiang Nannan cooked for Mu Yun'er, chatted with her, and comforted her, saying that she already had a way to treat her.

After dark, Mu Yun'er fell asleep, and Jiang Nannan came to the roof.

"Mother, I'm sorry... forgive my selfishness... I really can't bear to lose you..." Jiang Nannan looked at the starry sky and ultimately chose to save her mother.

It was just that her mother must never know about this, otherwise, she would really have no face to see her again.

Just then, Jiang Nannan suddenly discovered something. Looking down, she saw a black-robed person suddenly appear at her door.

"Who are you!!"

Jiang Nannan's face changed slightly, and she instantly released her martial soul, assuming a fighting stance.

"So beautiful~" Bai Zhou thought secretly in his heart. Looking at Jiang Nannan's glowing rabbit ears, he really wanted to go up and pluck them.

But now was not the time. "I can save your mother. You only have one chance."

Bai Zhou didn't dawdle and got straight to the point, but he still disguised himself, his voice becoming hoarse.

After all, if he stood out directly, Jiang Nannan wouldn't believe him even if she died.

But if he acted a bit mysterious to increase his credibility, things would be much easier to handle.

"Why should I believe you?"

Jiang Nannan frowned, feeling there was a conspiracy.

"Believe it or not, it's up to you. You only have this one chance."

Bai Zhou's tone was neither salty nor indifferent, and then he directly released his martial soul, the Wishing Tree, but did not release his soul rings.

"This is my martial soul—the Wishing Tree. Every 10 years, there is a chance to make a wish, which can make dreams come true and can save your mother."

Bai Zhou slightly exaggerated the effect of his Wishing Tree by a billion points.

In reality, he had already obtained the medicine to treat Jiang Nannan's mother through the Wishing System, but it wasn't the Black Tortoise Divine Pill.

After all, every profession has its specialty; the Black Tortoise Divine Pill only had an effect, while Bai Zhou's Wishing System could prescribe the right medicine for the illness.

The value of his pill might not compare to the Black Tortoise Divine Pill, but its effect on Jiang Nannan's mother was far beyond what the Black Tortoise Divine Pill could compare to.

"Then what do I need to pay?"

Jiang Nannan was still incomparably vigilant because she knew there was no such thing as a free lunch in the world.

She wanted the Black Tortoise Divine Pill, so she had to... with Xu Sanshi...

And a stranger suddenly appeared saying he could treat her mother. Clearly, the price would definitely not be lower than that.

"Just owe me a favor."

"After all, I'm not helping you for anything; I just can't stand the insidious methods of the Xuanming Sect. Your mother can be saved by other medicines, not just the Black Tortoise Divine Pill; it's just that the price is relatively high. But the Xuanming Sect deliberately concealed this to coerce you into making that choice..."

Bai Zhou shook his head and directly exposed the calculations of the Xuanming Sect.

"What... what... it's actually like this!"

Jiang Nannan finally realized.

Because everything was too coincidental; it just happened that her mother's illness could only be cured by the Black Tortoise Divine Pill, and it just happened that there was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her to get the Black Tortoise Divine Pill.

Previously, she was eager to save her mother and trusted the black-robed physician, so not only did she not suspect anything, but she was also grateful to the black-robed physician.

Now, reminded by this black-robed person, she realized that she had almost been tricked into hell...

"Thank you. I don't want to owe you a favor; I owe you my life. No matter what you want me to do in the future, as long as it doesn't violate my principles, I will go all out!"

Only now did Jiang Nannan know who the good person was, and her trust in Bai Zhou instantly reached the maximum, her eyes full of sincerity.

"Alright, make your wish, and you will get what you want."

Bai Zhou slowly lifted the Wishing Tree in his hand and said lightly.

"Okay!"

Jiang Nannan didn't hesitate, placed her hands on her forehead, and made her wish in her heart with incomparable sincerity...

The next moment, the Wishing Tree instantly emitted a white light.

Immediately after, a light blue pill slowly appeared in mid-air.

This pill was naturally prepared by Bai Zhou in advance; with a little trick, he could make the Wishing Tree condense it.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 23 =====