Chapter 12: 12. While still alive, one fixates on their house.

Chapter 12: 12. While still alive, one fixates on their house.

His current body was still very weak; busying about had left him somewhat exhausted.

While waiting for the delivery, Lu Yao lay on his side on the bed and practiced the nourishing technique.

His spirit was calm, no stray thoughts arose, and the fatigue of his mind was immediately relieved. Soon after, his body relaxed significantly.

"This sleeping position might be odd, but it allows one to breathe exceptionally smoothly, with blood and qi flowing throughout the body—it's definitely a great method for extending one's lifespan."

"And the most miraculous thing is Spirit Refinement! The rapid deep sleep after Focused Spirit and the serene guarding of the mind in meditation can give the brain ample rest and nourishment, not to mention the added benefit of enhancing the five senses! I wonder what wonders the higher realms hold."

Just when he was musing, his phone suddenly rang.

Lu Yao was rather surprised; in this day and age, no one contacted a dying man like him.

He picked it up and saw it was his third uncle calling, so he answered immediately to see what he wanted.

[Lu Yao, why aren't you in the hospital?]

"Third uncle, just say what you want to say."

The caller cleared his throat and said, [Well... you know your third uncle always cares the most for you, uh... could you transfer the house to me in advance? It'd save a lot of trouble later on.]

Lu Yao first felt desolate, then found it ridiculous. I'm not dead yet, and he's already eyeing my house.

These people had neglected him, left him to die in the hospital. They were nowhere to be seen when really needed, but showed up immediately when there was something to gain.

Lu Yao said, "Third uncle, I'm quite upset about my departure; don't you think it's unlucky?"

[Ah! Kid, why talk like that? We're all family; what's this about luck...]

Lu Yao chuckled and said, "Forget about the house, I suddenly feel full of energy, maybe I should get married and live for a few more decades!"

[But, you're already in the late stages of cancer...]

Lu Yao hung up and blocked the number. Reêad latest novels at novelhall.com

Before long, his third aunt, cousins, and other relatives called to harass him, saying they wanted to come and take care of him.

Too bad their words came a bit too late; Lu Yao didn't need them anymore and continued to block them.

After that, other relatives, as if they had received some signal, started calling one after another, offering to attend to Lu Yao in his final days. Even those who he hadn't been in touch with for many years were eager to join in.

Lu Yao simply turned off his phone. "These people, acting as if they've predicted my death exactly; they're truly beasts."

In order to be treated, Lu Yao had sold all he could sell, but he had never considered selling the house even when he was at his most desperate.

Because all the memories left of his parents were there!

"Why thank me again? No need for such courtesy. Don't forget that you saved my life."

After tying the laces, Lu Yao stood up and teased her, "I'm someone who rushes to repay a kindness even more than to avenge a wrong. If it weren't for my incurable disease, I'd have already pledged myself to you."

With a glint in her almond-shaped eyes, Liao Qe pinched her fist and gently thumped him as if giving a massage, pouting, "You... A dog's mouth doesn't spit out ivory~"

Afterward, she hopped around the room and cheerfully said, "It really is quite comfy!"

"I wouldn't lie to you. Try on the clothes too, I'm quite curious—what you would look like in them."

Lu Yao was eager to see what the Otherworld girl would look like in Blue Star attire.

"Alright, I'll try them on, but you need to step outside~"

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After a while, the stunning girl appeared in the courtyard, dressed in a white JK dress.

Her lithe and taut figure was fully displayed, her long legs especially enticing.

Liao Qe looked somewhat self-conscious and asked softly, "Does it look good? I've seen these kinds of clothes in the concession... but it's my first time wearing them."

"Very good!" Lu Yao gave a heartfelt affirmative answer, "My taste isn't bad, I picked the right size for you!"

Pleased with the compliment, Liao Qe twirled around happily, her movements graceful and fluid, showing off her porcelain-smooth skin.

"Hmm!" came the sound of someone clearing their throat. It was Liao Ya. "What are you two doing?"

Liao Qe flung herself into her sister's arms and said joyfully, "Lu Yao brought us new clothes, they're so pretty!"

"You've made our junior brother spend money again."

"Just a few clothes, it's nothing really."

Now that Lu Yao had formally become their disciple, and he had given gifts more frequently, Liao Ya had grown accustomed to it, not as formal as she had been at first.

She smiled serenely and said softly, "By the way, junior brother, from now on, let's take the tonics in the evening. We use a lot of it, and we need to couple it with the right methods to perfectly absorb its potency. Drinking it during the day is wasteful."

Lu Yao nodded in agreement, "That sounds good to me."

Liao Ya looked into his eyes carefully for a moment, focusing on them, and then said with satisfaction,

"The inner light is retracted, and the spirit is ample; your Spirit Refinement Realm is very stable. Tonight, I'll transmit the following Scriptures to you."

"I get it, I get it, big sister, come with me to try on clothes," said Liao Qe, growing impatient, and tugged her sister back to the room.

Liao Ya nodded at Lu Yao and helplessly followed her sister.