There was no time for further thoughts, as all challenges were before him. Ye Tiancheng had to find a way to make his daughter normal.
He asked Hou Mingzhu to watch the door. Ye Tiancheng used his true qi to examine the child and discovered a trace of dark energy remaining within her.
This was no trivial matter. It indicated that all of the child's abnormalities stemmed from this dark energy in her body.
Ye Tiancheng attempted to expel the wisp of dark energy with his true qi, but it proved stubborn, like an impenetrable wall. If he exerted any more force, he risked injuring himself, so he had to temporarily desist.
"How is it? Is our daughter alright?"
At this critical juncture, Hou Mingzhu had to stand by Ye Tiancheng. Even if there had been unpleasantness before, it would soon pass. When problems arose, Hou Mingzhu realized Ye Tiancheng was her support. Together with their daughter, the three of them were a family, bound by blood.
"The dark energy in her body is what's causing this situation. But don't worry, it's not a major problem. If I can't handle it alone, I'll call my disciple. I believe that together, we can cure the child."
Ye Tiancheng felt helpless, wishing all of this were a lie and his daughter were healthy with no problems at all. But fate had presented him with such a great test. Perhaps, Ye Tiancheng told himself, this was just a part of growing up.
"Alright, then quickly call Miss Xue'er over. I'll have someone fetch her immediately. No matter the cost, as long as my daughter is well, I'm willing to pay any price."
Hou Mingzhu was anxious and crying again. She couldn't keep track of how many times she had cried that day. Whenever she thought of her daughter, her mood immediately soured, and she would start crying. It was too painful for Hou Mingzhu, but she was powerless to change her child's current condition.
"Don't cry. I promise you, within three days, no matter the cost, I will cure the child."
"Yes, yes, Ye Tiancheng. I can only rely on you now. We've taken her to so many hospitals, but she couldn't be cured. I had already lost hope. Only you can help me now."
Seeing Hou Mingzhu weeping profusely, Ye Tiancheng understood. After so long, she must have been incredibly frustrated, which was why she was crying so much. At this moment, Ye Tiancheng shouldn't stop her, as crying was a form of release. It was best not to interfere.
"Cry. I know how hard it is for you to raise our child alone. You must have endured pain that others couldn't bear during this time. I understand you completely. Now that I'm here, as long as I am, I won't let you be wronged again. Rest assured, leave everything to me."
In that instant, Ye Tiancheng felt the immense weight of his responsibility. He had a woman and a child, the two people dearest to him in this life, whom he needed to protect.
Ye Tiancheng didn't need Hou Mingzhu to fetch Lin Xue. A single phone call summoned her. Lin Xue could sense the urgency in Ye Tiancheng's tone, so she rushed over immediately, using her spiritual power to travel at extreme speed, even borrowing the power of the phoenix.
Otherwise, she might not have made it in time. After all, Ye Tiancheng's anxious tone gave a strong impression that things might be dire.
When Lin Xue arrived, she used her spiritual power to scan the dark energy within the child, her expression turning serious.
"The situation is not optimistic. The main issue is that the child is too young. Whatever we apply to the dark energy might also harm the child. Therefore, at this point, we cannot take any risks for the child's sake. Otherwise, it might all be in vain."
Even Lin Xue's eyes were red. Anyone seeing this situation would be anxious. A child's life hanging by a thread could stir the hearts of all adults.
"Don't worry. We'll think of a foolproof plan. If my child has to take risks, I will absolutely not agree."
Whenever Ye Tiancheng felt at his wit's end, he would think of his old companions: Nuwa Stone, the Great Green Snake, and Little Stone. He wanted to call upon all of them.
Ye Tiancheng even used his true qi to send an urgent summons to the three of them, urging them to appear quickly. However, the only response he received was silence.
"You three, if you don't show up this time, then don't ever show up again. I look down on you petty individuals!"
Ye Tiancheng was resorting to any means necessary. Even in the most dangerous situations before, when those divine artifacts didn't appear, Ye Tiancheng had never resented them. This was not moral coercion, as they didn't owe Ye Tiancheng anything and didn't have to listen to him for everything. Moreover, they had already sacrificed a great deal for him, and the hardships involved were difficult to explain in a few words. Perhaps they were healing somewhere and deserved respect. But Ye Tiancheng was truly desperate this time.
Perhaps it was due to his extreme urgency that he lost all sense of proportion, with only one thought in his mind: to beg for help.
Saving his daughter in the safest way possible was the only outcome Ye Tiancheng could accept. Otherwise, he couldn't accept any other situation.
Lin Xue's sudden arrival temporarily calmed Ye Tiancheng. "Master, the more critical the situation, the calmer you must be. If you can't remain calm, what about Mistress? And little junior sister is still so young; she needs you to control the overall situation right now."
Ye Tiancheng was in a daze and couldn't quite process what others were saying. However, even so, he forced himself to settle his mind.
"Alright, no matter what, let's save my daughter's life first. This wisp of dark energy can almost claim her life, especially since the child is so young and has little resistance. Let's send the child to the Pure Land first. It's the safest place for her."
"Okay, let's send her to the Pure Land. That is definitely a good place that will allow little junior sister to stabilize temporarily and avoid so much suffering."
Ye Tiancheng could only try his best now. Sending the child to the Pure Land would at least save her life. Other matters could be discussed later; they had to take it step by step and not rush.
Ye Tiancheng had originally planned to go with Lin Xue and the child, but Hou Mingzhu couldn't be left behind. As the child's biological mother, she was naturally worried about her daughter's safety and had to stay by her side at all times, regardless of any situation. This was unchangeable.
"Alright, then you can come with us. It's just that the journey is quite long, and we'll be driving and bumping along. I'm just worried your current body might not be able to handle it."
Ye Tiancheng was genuinely concerned for Hou Mingzhu. Hou Mingzhu looked frail. Since the child's problem arose, about a week had passed. Hou Mingzhu ate less than anyone else. If she felt a little dizzy, she would eat just a bite or two; she couldn't manage even one more bite.
After all, she was flesh and blood from her own body, growing from the very core of Hou Mingzhu's heart. She had to protect her precious child well.
"It's alright. If I'm not by my child's side, I'll definitely overthink things, and that would be a torment for me. It's better to let me stay by my child's side. I will cooperate with you and won't hold you back."
When it came to any matter concerning her daughter, the once arrogant and proud eldest daughter of the Hou family, a woman who would even set her love rival on fire, now had a weakness: her daughter, Ye Qingcheng.
"Alright, I'll handle the problems. Don't think too much. Just stay by her side and take care of the child."
The group of four set off. Due to the effect of the dark energy, the child kept frowning, looking as if she was in great discomfort. Anyone watching would naturally feel anxious.
This was the result of Lin Xue constantly maintaining her spiritual power. If not for Lin Xue's diligent protection, the child might have already perished.
"It's alright, it will be fine soon. Once we reach the Pure Land, it will be alright. It's a blessed place that will surely protect the child."
Everyone could only hold onto hopeful thoughts, otherwise, their emotions would be too suppressed, and no one would speak. Their faces were all grim. Even the reticent Lin Xue had to step forward to lighten the mood.
Thus, they traveled, their emotions fluctuating, and after more than two days, they finally arrived at the Pure Land.
During this time, Ye Tiancheng and Lin Xue alternated in protecting the child's safety. By the time they reached the Pure Land, both of them looked pale, appearing unhealthy.
"You two have worked very hard on this journey. Please rest well. For the child, we are all adults and must protect her well. Every adult has a responsibility and should not let you two bear this alone."
"Understood. Let's rest first and eat something. We didn't stop along the way; we were constantly rushing. We haven't even had a single hot meal, and I feel quite upset. For this child, everyone's lives have been disrupted."
"This is all something we are willing to do. As long as the child is alright, Master, even sacrificing our lives wouldn't matter."
Ye Tiancheng quickly interrupted Lin Xue, telling her not to speak such disheartening words.
Afterward, they checked into the Pure Land. Fatty was still on his way. Ye Tiancheng had sent him to arrange company matters, which had caused the delay.
By the time the meal was almost ready, Fatty arrived. "Finally, we're back here. This place is so wonderful, a place of beautiful mountains and clear waters, filled with spiritual energy. If I hadn't had to leave back then, I would never have wanted to leave such a good place."
"You know that. Fortunately, our thoughts are the same, Fatty. As long as I have the chance, I would definitely choose to live here. It's just that I don't have the opportunity now. Real-life matters have crushed me. If it weren't for the child this time, I wouldn't have rushed over so urgently."
"Brother Ye, the little girl is blessed and will be fine. I think everyone must be tired, so let's not push ourselves. How about this? Since I'm here, I can't just sit around. I'll cook a couple more dishes, and we can make do. Let's aim for a more substantial meal, perhaps four dishes and a soup. The environment here isn't ideal, but let's eat as well as we can. Everyone seems to be in low spirits, and they must be tired. We should eat something good to lift our spirits."