Outside the chamber door.
"How is it, my good disciple?" Seeing Ye Fan emerge, True Person Ziyun hurried to ask.
A group of disciples also watched expectantly, waiting for Ye Fan to bring good news.
"Go mix the healing medicine into the food and bring it here," Ye Fan said softly. "I'll take it to him in a moment."
"Senior Brother Ye, I'll go right away!" The eldest disciple's eyes lit up at the words, and he dashed out.
"Master, will Elder Er's injuries be completely healed after taking the medicine?" After the eldest disciple left, Ye Fan asked curiously.
"It's not that simple..." True Person Ziyun shook her head. "This medicine can only temporarily stabilize his condition; it's a superficial remedy."
"Unless..." Ziyun's gaze fixed intently on Ye Fan, "unless we have the demon core and flesh of a demon beast above the Nascent Soul stage, only then can he be completely cured."
There was actually another way.
That was to exchange one life for another.
Using the essence of other cultivators' flesh and blood to nourish Elder Er's body could indeed rapidly heal his injuries.
But this method was too wicked. If they did so, what difference would there be between them and evil cultivators?
True Person Ziyun absolutely would not choose this path.
She believed that even if Elder Er were conscious, he would absolutely not agree to such a course of action.
This was the bottom line for any upright cultivator!
Ye Fan's eyes flickered, and alarm bells rang wildly in his mind!
On the surface, Ziyun was presenting a solution.
But Ye Fan knew this must be another trap set for him by the damned system!
The system's plan was clear.
First, it would cause Elder Er to go mad, and then present him with this choice.
If Ye Fan refused, he would be seen as lacking compassion, a scumbag.
If he agreed, he would have to rely on the system's power to hunt down Nascent Soul stage demon beasts.
But the system itself was an evil Pandora's Box.
Once this box was opened, it could never be closed again!
Damn system, to trap him, it had already begun to harm those around him?!
You think it's that easy to make me submit?
You're thinking too simplistically!
You'd better not force me, or I'll fight you to the death!
Even if I die, I will no longer be your slave!
Thinking of this, Ye Fan suddenly had a bold idea!
That's right!
If I die, can I finally get rid of this damned system?
Even if the system forcibly controls my corpse to do something, at least my soul will be truly free!
Once this thought appeared, it became uncontrollable!
Despite Ye Fan's usual carefree and laid-back demeanor, he had never lowered his guard against the system.
The system was like a Damocles sword hanging over his head.
He never knew when this sword would fall!
Especially after experiencing Elder Er's incident today, this thought grew even stronger in Ye Fan's mind.
Now that the damned system was starting to control people around him, who knew when it would directly control him?
This was not him wildly guessing; it was something that had happened in a previous life!
In that life, his body was completely immobilized by the damned system.
Then, he watched helplessly as he stepped into a grand formation and became a sacrifice for others!
He wasn't afraid of death.
He was unwilling to be a puppet of the system!
The taste of dying in despair, knowing death was inevitable.
He never wanted to experience it again!
The damned system not only wanted to manipulate his body but also his soul.
It was utterly soul-destroying!
As long as he could escape this damned system, even death would be worth it!
At least for now, the damned system couldn't directly control his thoughts.
Since that was the case, he would strike first!
However, now was not the time.
At least, not until Elder Er's matter was resolved, he couldn't act.
This would be the last thing he did for the Ziyun Sect!
Seeing Ye Fan remain silent for so long, True Person Ziyun couldn't help but worry.
She knew her disciple well; he was not heartless.
A Nascent Soul stage demon beast was a mere flick of his fingers; he shouldn't be contemplating for so long.
Just as True Person Ziyun was puzzled, she suddenly saw Ye Fan's eyes light up!
True Person Ziyun's heart trembled!
That determined gaze!
That fearless spirit!
She understood.
Her precious disciple had agreed!
Thinking of this, True Person Ziyun breathed a sigh of relief.
But then, she suddenly realized something was wrong!
Wait!
A Nascent Soul stage demon beast was not enough to make her precious disciple's expression like this.
Now, it must be more than just one demon beast.
Could it be that her precious disciple was brewing some major plan?!
It must be!
After all, he had very powerful divination abilities, so perhaps something big was about to happen!
However, judging by his expression, the impending big event was practically a sure thing.
Excellent!
She would just be an observer then!
Not long after, the eldest disciple returned with the medicated food.
After Ye Fan coaxed Elder Er to eat, he fell into a deep sleep.
"Senior Brother Ye, I have a humble request..." The eldest disciple gritted his teeth. "It seems Master trusts only you now..."
"Don't worry," Ye Fan interrupted with a smile. "I'll stay here during this period."
He could naturally see through the eldest disciple's thoughts.
It was nothing more than wanting him to stay until Elder Er's injuries were completely healed.
Ye Fan had no reason to refuse such a thing.
And so, Ye Fan temporarily settled in Elder Er's Twilight Peak.
In fact, it was no different from his usual life, except that he had an extra task of coaxing Elder Er to take medicine each day.
Through these few days of interaction, Elder Er's trust in Ye Fan deepened.
One noon, Ye Fan, as usual, entered with the medicated food.
"Young man, you promised to help me deal with that crab before," Elder Er pouted, clearly displeting.
"Look," Ye Fan opened the lid of the food box. "Isn't it here?"
Inside the food box, a large, brightly steamed red crab lay quietly.
"You never thought you'd end up in my hands!" Elder Er snatched the food box and roared at the crab excitedly.
Unfortunately, the crab could no longer react.
After all, it was fully cooked.
After Elder Er happily finished eating, Ye Fan carried the empty food box out.
"My good disciple, you've worked hard during this time!" True Person Ziyun said gratefully.
"Senior Brother Ye's great kindness, we will never forget!" Elder Er's disciples bowed deeply.
"Please rise, everyone." Ye Fan quickly offered them support. "Actually, I haven't done much; you don't need to be like this."
After a few more polite exchanges, Ye Fan departed.
This was the last dose of medicine; the rest depended on Elder Er's fate.
"Keep a close watch on them during this period and do not let any more accidents happen," True Person Ziyun instructed before leaving.
The disciples quickly saw them off.
Even without True Person Ziyun's reminder, they would naturally be vigilant.
The disciples guarded all exits, and several were even hidden on the rooftops!
On the treetop.
A bird looked down deeply, then flapped its wings and flew away.