67 Treating Fan Song Xue - 22.4

Almost collapsing from exhaustion, Fan Zhu Xia popped another Vitality Returning Pill into her mouth before bringing out another jade bottle and placing the last batch of pills inside.

Aside from the Absolute Purging Pill, Fan Zhu Xia had to refine four more pills and a medicinal elixir to add to the other pills she already had in her possession before she can start her treatment.

The Marrow-cleansing Pill which was bone white in color and has a great effect of refining and reinforcing the whole skeletal system, removing any impurities while strengthening it, making the person's bones as strong as metal. Fan Zhu Xia thought to refine this since she noticed upon examining Fan Song Xue earlier that some of the poison has also seeped into her grandfather's bones which can prove problematic if not addressed quickly.

The Meridian Revitalizing Pill was another one she refined, which was a pale amber in color with a visibly greenish sheen to it and as the name implies, it revitalizes damaged meridians while purifying and removing any impurities while also reconstructing and reinforcing it to another level. This will be useful in reparing the damage that the poison caused when it burrowed in Fan Song Xue's meridians.

Fan Zhu Xia also cococted the Spirit Reinforcement Pill which had a color of pale blue in with a barely visible white pattern and a slight silvery sheen to it. This particular pill helps strengthen the mind and soul and is especially effective in treating injuries to the mind and spirit. It can also give a boost to one's mental fortitude, soul strength and helping in calming the mind which will be especially useful and helpful to her grandfather once the treatment starts since it'll help with facing the initial onslaught of pain.

To support the Spirit Reinforcement Pill, Fan Zhu Xia also concocted the Pain Nullification Elixir which is a medicinal concoction that helps numb the pain receptors and lessens the sensation of pain that the person feels. This way, despite the agony that Fan Song Xue might experience during the course of the treatment, he will have a higher chance of enduring and holding on.

To avoid any backlash, the last batch of pills that Fan Zhu Xia refined was the Energy Stabilizing Pill which was a vibrant yellow in color with hints of jade. She refined this since consuming this pill helps calm the flow of qi in the body and also helps treat qi deviation. In the case of the poisoning of 'The Eternal Damnation', since this poison feeds on the individual's qi and cultivation, once it is extracted from the body, it might cause a recoil that could cause a significant amount of damage and the Energy Stabilizing Pill is a good counter-measure against it.

Bringing all the pills she refined with her along with a bottle of Vitality Returning Pills that she refined which can help her recover her energy as well as Fan Song Xue's, she also brought out a bottle of Blood Enhancing Pills which can also detoxify impurities and improve her grandfather's blood quality and purity which was most likely affected due to the poison while at the same time helping Fan Song Xue regenerate it faster.

Since this was still a case of severe poisoning like the little girl; Mu Lan Fen, the only difference was their bodies' state of decline so she decided on using the same procedure as a start so that she can accurately see the changes inside Fan Song Xue's body during the treatment.

Flicking her finger, a pill that was pure white in color with silvery blue patterns and was visibly giving a subtle pulsing glow appeared in between her slender fingertips while exuding a gentle, calming medicinal scent that almost had floral undertones to it.

This was the Mind Awakening Pill; a pill that can only be concocted by the Cong Clan and their disciples which increased in rarity ever since the clan was wiped out. It has the potent effect of calming the mind and soul while strengthening it and if applied to a person suffering from injuries to the mind or soul or people in a deep coma then it can help them recover and give a jolt with it's medicinal effect which can result in the person waking up.

Gently reaching forward, Fan Zhu Xia leaned forward and slowly pried Fan Song Xue's mouth open and place the pill inside and let it dissolve on his tongue while at the same time moving her hands on to Fan Song Xue's temples and letting her qi seep in to help regulate the medicinal effects of the Mind Awakening Pill while stimulating Fan Song Xue's brain activity with precision and extreme care.

A short moment passed and Fan Zhu Xia heard a soft, almost inaudible groan making her eyes which had fluttered close the moment she concentrated snap back open to meet clear brown eyes staring at her.

Surprised, it took Fan Zhu Xia a moment to gather herself but before she could open her mouth to speak, a rough and hoarse voice spoke before her.

"Who are you?"

Although startled by the question, Fan Zhu Xia managed to answer as she removed her hands from Fan Song Xue's temples and instead stoop up and poured a cup of water as she talked.

"My given name is Zhu Xia and I am Fan Hui Zhong's adopted daughter. He took me in after finding me unconscious at a riverbank."

Seeing his still questioning glance, Fan Zhu Xia took a seat just at the side of the bed and continued explaining.

"The reason I am here is to treat you and help stabilize your condition. An assassin came and tried to finish you off but the guards that Uncle Liang put in charge of protecting you managed to detect it in time, coupled with the protective seals surrounding you, they were able to capture the assassin."

Before Fan Song Xue could prompt her to explain further, Fan Zhu Xia already resumed talking.

"I was from the Cong clan. To give you the gist of it, I am one of the few remaining survivors of my clan which I am sure you know is quite renowned for our medical expertise."

"As for the pill that I just fed you, it's the Mind Awakening Pill that out clan specially makes. If you circulate your energy now, you'll be able to absorb more of the medicinal effects and we can start the treatment."

With understanding dawning in him, Fan Song Xue wasted no words and decided to follow what she said.

After all, it wasn't like he had any choice!

The moment he regained his consciousness, he sensed that his body was incredibly weak and his qi was an absolute mess as well something was draining his already meager strength so even if this girl was lying and she was actually the assassin that she spoke of, there isn't anything he'll really lose.

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The worst thing that can happen is that he will just be hastening his death!

Circulating his qi, Fan Song Xue felt some pain but at the same time he felt his mind grow increasingly clearer and can even faintly feel his divine sense's strength rise.

Opening his eyes, he then hoarsely spoke in a matter-of-fact manner as he stared at the young lady in front of him.

"You were telling the truth."

"Of course. I wouldn't lie about anything this serious... Now that you believe me, would you like to take a sip of water before we proceed with the treatment? Or would you like to get straight to it?"

"Water first please..."

Lifting his head up gently, Fan Zhu Xia brought the cup of water to Fan Song Xue's chapped lips and let him sip water in small amounts, quenching his thirst before she brought the cup away despite his weak protests.

"Please you must understand, too much water isn't good for you at the moment. Wait after we finish the treatment and I'll have someone arrange something suitable for you to eat." Fan Zhu Xia told him coaxingly.

"Very well."

"Alright then. Before we start, I'll explain everything first if that's okay? That way you'll know what to expect."

"En." Fan Song Xue said as he nodded in assent.

"You have been poisoned using poison called 'The Eternal Damnation' by the assassin clan who specializes in poison with the clan name 'Zhan'. This poison is almost like our Cong clan's 'The Immortal's Decline' but is more focused on causing agony and torture while viciously eating away at the body. Only good thing about this poison is that it can still be cured, unlike 'The Immortal's Decline' which can only be cured by people from the Cong clan."

Pausing for a brief moment to let all the information sink in, Fan Zhu Xia then added in a serious voice and told him, "This means that based on the poison alone and how long it has been incubated in your body while feeding on your qi. Thus the process of removing it will be extremely agonizing and in order for the treatment to succeed and for you to survive without any lingering effects from the poison, you'll have to stay conscious and follow my instructions to the letter and not let the pain overwhelm your senses or else it can leave lasting damage."

"Understood. When do we start?"

"Now."

Opening several jade bottles, Fan Zhu Xia used her qi and drew out pills from each and it flew to her hand, totalling to six pills.

"This is the Vitality Returning Pill, Blood Enhancing Pill, Meridian Revitalizing Pill, Marrow-cleansing Pill, Spirit Reinforcement Pill and Energy Stabilizing Pill. This pills will help supplement your body throughout the treatment and I will be feeding you these pills intermittently, alright?"

"En."

"Okay then. Now this one is the Absolute Purging Pill. Once you ingest this, the extraction process will immediately start and so will the pain. This pill will start separating the poison from your qi, body and most importantly your dantian and meridians. That's the time that you'll also have to drink this; the Pain Nullification Elixir that I just refined since it is that moment that the level of pain you'll be experiencing will increase." Fan Zhu Xia said while flicking her wrist and drawing out another jade bottle and a black pill with a soft golden sheen to show it to him.

Nodding, Fan Song Xue took a deep breath to mentally prepare himself then resolutely said, "Alright, we can start now."

Giving him a look, a slightly awkward expression showed on Fan Zhu Xia's face before it quickly disappeared as she said, "Before we start, I'll have to take off your outer garments so that I can insert my acupuncture needles and monitor your body's changes more accurately."

A bit surprised, Fan Song Xue couldn't help but chuckle slightly especially when he thought back to her unsure expression a moment ago.

"Girl, it's fine. With just your age, you're young enough to be my granddaughter! No need to be embarrassed, go ahead. Consider this as Grandpa owing you."

"Grandpa?" Fan Zhu Xia asked disoriented, making Fan Song Xue bark out a laugh.

This girl was so young with a somewhat naive innocence based from he can see so far that despite her breathtaking countenance and fragile beauty, all he could see was a young girl who seemed to have quite an interesting yet airhead personality which in his point of view is looking to be a very promising granddaughter, one that he had longed to have since he already had enough grandsons as it is.

"Well of course! Didn't my son adopt you?" Fan Song Xue ask with a smile.

"En! Then this granddaughter will promise to do her best!"

Without anymore hesitation, Fan Zhu Xia then excused herself before briskly starting to remove Fan Song Xue's outer clothes.

Her initial embarrassment already forgotten and her movements became fluid as her face only showed a focused expression.

The only thing that betrayed her emotions is when the rims of her eyes reddened as she saw the emaciated body underneath the clothes making her heart clench.

Fan Zhu Xia can only imagine how long this grandfather of hers struggled in pain and how strong his willpower was to keep holding on even after a decade.

Seeing her expression, Fan Song Xue felt his heart warm and felt that the more he looks at this new granddaughter of his, the more she seems appealing!

After all, the deep concern and worry on his behalf that flashed in Fan Zhu Xia's eyes didn't escape Fan Song Xue's notice.

Taking a deep calming breath, Fan Zhu Xia softly murmured, "Grandpa, please prepare yourself."

Nodding calmly, Fan Song Xue laid his head back and just let his eyes watch her movements.

The moment she saw him nod, Fan Zhu Xia started pulling out her acupuncture needles and accurately stabbing them one by one with astonishing speed until all three hundred sixty-one needles of various lengths and sizes were in Fan Song Xue's body, not sparing even one and making look like a human pin cushion.

Amazingly, throughout the process, Fan Song Xue didn't feel any pain, instead a cool, comfortable sensation permeated his body but just as he was about to rejoice, Fan Zhu Xia's words brought him back to reality.

"Prepare yourself, the pain is about to start."

With that, Fan Zhu Xia popped the Absolute Purging Pill into Fan Song Xue's mouth and then made him drink the Pain Nullification Elixir immediately right after.

Before long, a slight tingling started to spread in his body which slowly started to change from a slight prickling to the feeling of a thousand needles going through his veins then morphing into the feeling of his flesh being cut open by hundreds of blades.

The pain started escalating from there, almost as if his entire body, both inside and out were being slowly torn then shredded into tiny pieces and Fan Song Xue had to close his eyes and grit his teeth just to get through it and avoid accidentally biting his tongue off.

Meanwhile, Fan Zhu Xia continously flooded Fan Song Xue's body with her qi and guided all of it to circulate gently while Fan Song Xue subconsciously followed her lead.

While she's doing this, she's letting her needles draw out the poison that comes into contact with it, along with any impurities there is.

From time to time, Fan Zhu Xia will lowly call out and Fan Song Xue will automatically open his mouth in response and as soon as he does, several pills will be tossed in which he would quickly swallow, providing him with much needed help and enabling him to cope and remain conscious despite the intense torture he is feeling.

This treatment went on for such a long time and since Fan Song Xue had his eyes clenched tightly close, he failed to see the increasing pallor on Fan Zhu Xia's face as beads of sweat formed and glistened on her forehead like pearls while a small trickle of ruby red blood seeped out from the corner of her mouth, dyeing her lips a striking vermillion color against her impossibly ashy white skin

Biting her lip, Fan Zhu Xia pushed herself and focused on drawing out as much of the poison as she could while ensuring that this doesn't put as much pressure on Fan Song Xue's already weak body.

The consequence of doing this is that the stress and pressure on her increases as well as the level of difficulty of the treatment is just the start but the toll she is placing on her body could only be imagined.

Unbeknownst to them, hours passed by and the treatment which had started at just the early hours before dawn had already gone well into the night, almost making it a whole day.

Just as Fan Song Xue felt that the level of pain he was feeling was beyond what he could handle, he heard Fan Zhu Xia softly call out as another batch of pills were delivered into his mouth and as he swallowed them, he fauntly felt that the pain was slowly fading in an almost negligible pace.

While he felt this, Fan Zhu Xia was using the last dregs of her qi and making a final push and drawing tr last remnants of poison to her needles and with a low shout, she used her qi which were like pale blue threads to coil around her needles an simultaneously pull them out, even surprising Fan Song Xue and making his eyes snap open at the sudden sensation of something being forcibly drawn out of his body while it still desperately clung on to his qi, only to be yanked and separated in a split-second.

The moment his eyes opened, he let out a hiss of pain before he felt a sense of calm and unbelievable comfort spread through him, soothing all the pain he felt from earlier as if trying to erase any vestige of his earlier suffering.

Just as Fan Song Xue turned to face his granddaughter to thank her and give her praise, he saw her cough out a large amount of blood and stagger backwards while her acupuncture needles clattered to the ground around her as she lost consciousness therefore losing control over her remaining qi and slowly fell to the floor in a dead faint with a thud.

Alarmed, Fan Song Xue struggled to his feet as he shrugged his overcoat on and stumbled to Fan Zhu Xia's unconscious form, accidentally knocking the jug of water by his bedside which also fell to the floor with a crash.

The guards who were already contemplating whether they should enter or not ever since they heard the low thud and clattering sounds lost any doubts they had when they heard the loud crash.

Bursting into the room, they saw the old patriarch who cleared the floor beside Fan Zhu Xia's prome form and was kneeling there as he tried checking her condition and waking her up.

Seeing him conscious and out of his bed, the guards were stunned and only came around when they heard the old patriarch roar in anger.

"GET A PHYSICIAN NOW!!!"