Chapter 141: I Want! It's Not Just for Others

Liao Zhong naturally took Xu Si's words to heart.

But Liao Zhong also understood that such an opportunity was rare.

No matter what, he had to help Chen Duo resolve the problem in her body this time.

If this opportunity were missed, it would likely be even harder later on.

As for whether Chen Duo's situation could be resolved, Liao Zhong was actually quite confident.

Since the other party hadn't even made a move, that scorching aura alone was enough to completely suppress the Primitive Gu within Chen Duo's body.

And that was only from being slightly affected, not from the other party acting directly.

If they were to act directly, resolving Chen Duo's problem shouldn't be a difficult task.

Chen Duo, following behind Liao Zhong, seemed indifferent to her own affairs, quietly trailing behind him.

Liao Zhong stated his identity and made inquiries back and forth, finally finding where Lin Xuan was currently staying.

Although it was already late, he still brought Chen Duo over.

After getting closer, Liao Zhong heard the sound of conversation; as he approached further, the sound came to an abrupt halt.

Just as Liao Zhong was thinking about how to speak, the door of the house in front opened.

"The Benefactor says you may enter!"

Xiao Qing stood by the open door and beckoned.

Hearing this, Liao Zhong naturally did not hesitate and walked over directly with Chen Duo.

Once inside the room, Xiao Bai stood to one side, while Lin Xuan sat in the main seat of the room, looking at him.

"Liao Zhong of Na Du Tong, greets the Immortal!"

Although his personality was somewhat careless, Liao Zhong dared not show it in front of Lin Xuan and performed the salute honestly.

After all, he was here to ask for a favor.

"Sit!"

Lin Xuan sized up the Liao Zhong and Chen Duo before him and spoke.

"Many thanks, Immortal!"

Liao Zhong felt slightly relieved upon hearing this.

It seemed he was quite easy to talk to.

"Immortal!"

After sitting down, Liao Zhong weighed his words for a moment, then spoke.

"Coming to seek the Immortal this time is actually for her!"

Liao Zhong pointed at Chen Duo, and Chen Duo looked at Lin Xuan with a calm expression.

"I know!"

Lin Xuan raised his hand, and a cluster of flames drifted out from his fingertips, hovering beside Chen Duo.

A flash of surprise crossed Chen Duo's calm eyes.

The pain in her body had vanished again.

"The Gu-Body Holy Child, I know of this matter; have the people of the Medicine Immortal Society all been captured?" Lin Xuan did not withdraw the flames and turned to look at Liao Zhong.

Liao Zhong glanced at the tiny cluster of flames beside Chen Duo, his eyelids twitching wildly.

So that was where that scorching aura came from?

This flame felt terrifying even just sitting nearby; if it were to erupt, he would not be able to block it.

"What the Immortal says is correct; the people of the Medicine Immortal Society were captured over a dozen years ago, and they have all been sentenced—some imprisoned, some executed. There has been no activity from the Medicine Immortal Society for a long time.

Since the Immortal knows this, then you should also know my request: for the host, the Gu-Body Holy Child is in constant, extreme agony every moment.

Because of this, she cannot even go out for a walk; after all, you, who know of the Gu-Body Holy Child, should also know what would happen if she lost control."

Liao Zhong sighed.

"It is not difficult for me!"

Lin Xuan nodded.

Liao Zhong was overjoyed to hear this, but then he saw Lin Xuan wave his hand.

"Don't be happy yet. I can act, but have you asked for her opinion?"

Lin Xuan raised his finger and pointed at Chen Duo.

"Ah?"

Liao Zhong was stunned, then immediately shook his head.

"No need, no need. Chen Duo's situation has persisted for so many years, and she has rarely had contact with the outside world. Once the matter with her body is resolved, I will find someone to teach her how to live in the outside world."

Liao Zhong hurriedly waved his hands.

Lin Xuan said nothing upon hearing this and looked at Chen Duo.

Seeing him do this, Liao Zhong hurriedly looked at Chen Duo.

"Chen Duo, speak up! This is a rare opportunity; the Immortal has spoken."

Liao Zhong's voice was somewhat urgent.

Chen Duo looked at Liao Zhong with calm eyes, then looked at Lin Xuan.

"So, are you willing to have all the Gu removed from your body?"

Lin Xuan glanced at Liao Zhong, then looked at Chen Duo.

Chen Duo had not defected, and by now she likely hadn't met Ma Xianhong yet; the original Liao Zhong and Chen Duo shouldn't have appeared here, perhaps it was because of him.

But regardless, the current Chen Duo had not yet had her own thoughts activated by Ma Xianhong.

However, in Lin Xuan's view, this had nothing to do with choice; an autonomous choice was merely an external manifestation of a free soul.

A casual remark from Ma Xianhong changed Chen Duo from "what must I do" to "what do I want to do."

And what I want to do, this is the autonomous will.

Chen Duo was abducted by the Medicine Immortal Association as a child and spent the following years becoming the Gu-Body Holy Child, and subsequently was discovered by the Company, but because of the danger of the Gu-Body Holy Child, the Company naturally could not let her out.

From beginning to end, Chen Duo has always been walking a path arranged by others.

Liao Zhong looks a bit fierce, but he is a good person with universal values.

Regarding Chen Duo's situation, Liao Zhong has actually done enough.

If Chen Duo's physical issues are resolved in the future, she must live her own life.

Liao Zhong perhaps cannot think of this yet.

So Lin Xuan pointed it out directly to Chen Duo.

"Do I want to?"

A trace of confusion flashed through Chen Duo's eyes.

"You want to!"

Liao Zhong was very anxious on the side.

The real person has already spoken; if you refuse, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?

A rare opportunity!

Liao Zhong stared at Chen Duo with wide eyes.

"Let her speak for herself!"

Lin Xuan glanced at Liao Zhong and spoke indifferently.

Liao Zhong's expression stiffened, and he could only sit up straight and shut his mouth, but the look of anxiety on his face could not be hidden.

"Think for yourself!" Lin Xuan straightened his posture slightly, "Then give me your own answer."

As his voice fell, the entire room fell into silence.

Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai stared with wide eyes at the situation before them, standing quietly on the side without making a sound.

Chen Duo bit her lip, looking at Lin Xuan in confusion.

Liao Zhong sat on the side, anxious and helpless, wishing he could make the decision for Chen Duo.

But since Lin Xuan had spoken, Liao Zhong dared not open his mouth and could only wait.

"I want to!"

The oppressive silence lasted for a long time, until Chen Duo nodded gently and spoke these two words.

"Is this the answer you thought of yourself? Can you tell me why you made this decision? Because of the pain in your body?"

Lin Xuan nodded gently upon hearing this and spoke.

"Liao Shu hopes that the matter with my body will be resolved, and many people at the base also hope so."

Hearing Lin Xuan's inquiry, Chen Duo answered softly.

A trace of relief flashed in Liao Zhong's eyes, but then his expression stiffened, and he turned to look at Lin Xuan.

He had sensed a hint of Lin Xuan's approach, but at this moment, he realized that Chen Duo's answer might be wrong.

"Considering others?"

Lin Xuan nodded.

"Not entirely, I also want to go out and walk around, go to the city to shop, and buy some things, but I don't have any money!"

Chen Duo hesitated for a moment and said.

"You do, I've been saving it for you, a very large sum of money!"

Liao Zhong spoke up quickly.

"Hmm?"

Chen Duo looked at Liao Zhong in confusion.

"Ahem, you didn't have any use for money before, so I helped you save it; once your issue is resolved, this money will be enough for you to live on for a long time.

Uh, provided you don't spend it recklessly."

Liao Zhong said, his expression somewhat awkward.

"So I have money; in that case, I can buy the props Feng Baobao mentioned."

Chen Duo said with a sudden realization.