Chapter 167: Long Yue's state!

Zhang Yuan glanced at Long Yue who was lying on the floor unconscious and glanced at Xue Hua "Hua... come here and pick Yue."

"Yes, Master..."

Without hesitation, Xue Hua hurriedly approached her as she crouched beside Long Yue and carefully lifted her, cradling her like a princess in her arms.

Long Yue's head rested against Xue Hua's shoulder, her expression is peaceful despite the intensity of the earlier struggle.

With a soft sigh, Zhang Yuan patted Ming Yuelin's head and at this time, Jin Wei quickly landed on the open terrace from the air.

"What happened here? I heard screaming... while we were in the training ground."

Looking at the blood splattered on the floor, her pupils shrank in shock, and hurriedly looked at Zhang Yuan "Senior Yuan... what happened?"

Long Xian panicked that Jin Wei would know about the situation and nervously clutched his fist.

Zhang Yuan's expression softened into a faint smile as he casually waved a hand in the air. "Nothing serious, Wei," he said, his voice smooth and calm.

"It's just Yue. She vomited blood, and she'll need some further treatment now. That's all."

Jin Wei blinked, trying to process the explanation and her brow furrowed, her gaze shifting to the bloodstains on the floor.

'That much blood... was it all from her vomiting?' she wondered silently, her eyes narrowing with skepticism.

Something about the scene didn't sit right with her, but she trusted Zhang Yuan.

With a slight nod, Jin Wei accepted his explanation, though her worry remained etched on her face. "Oh... I see..."

She glanced around once more, her eyes briefly meeting Xue Hua's, who was still holding Long Yue.

A sense of unease lingered in her chest, but she pushed it aside. "If that's the case, then I'll leave you to handle it. But if you need anything, just call me. I'll head back to the training grounds."

With a nod, Zhang Yuan replied "Yeah..."

Just as she vanished, heavy footsteps echoed down the hallway leading to the terrace, the King, Tian Ling also rushed there first and saw teh blood on teh floor.

"What.. happened..."

Long Xian looked at him and ordered "Bring the maids to clean this place..."

"Y-Yes, Your Highness..."

....

Zhang Yuan, Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua are inside Long Xue's room, as Xue Hua carefully placed Long Yue's unconscious form on the bed, her delicate hands trembling slightly as she made sure Long Yue was comfortable.

Ming Yuelin walked to Xue Hua and hugged her "Junior Sister.."

Startled by the sudden hug, Xue Hua blinked her eyes as she hugged her bak "Senior Sister..."

"Sorry.. I smacked you in your face..."

Hearing this, Xue Hua shook her head "No problem... Senior Sister, I knew you were angry and disoriented seeing Master's state.."

Zhang Yuan's eyes softened seeing them getting along and a little later, they pulled back from the warmth of the hug.

Hearing his voice, Long Yue turned her head slowly, her eyes wide with guilt and horror as she saw him.

Her heart sank as she saw him standing there, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes. "M-Master Yuan..." she stammered, her voice shaking with remorse. "Forgive me... that time... I..."

Zhang Yuan smiled gently "I understand... it's because of your blood lust."

Long Yue's shoulders trembled as she bowed her head, still clutching her temples in pain.

Long Xian knelt beside his daughter's bed, his eyes filled with deep worry.

He had seen how much his daughter was suffering and the weight of her condition was pressing heavily on his heart.

Glancing back toward Zhang Yuan, who stood a short distance away, his voice was filled with desperation as he asked, "Is there any way to cure this, Master Yuan?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head "Yue should control this herself... I can help her increase her mental strength, so the bloodlust won't take over her completely."

Hearing this, Long Xian let out a sigh and glanced at Ming Yuelin and then at Xue Hua...

What could he do to help his daughter? How could he ensure that she didn't fall deeper into her bloodlust, consumed by her demonic heritage?

He didn't have the strength or knowledge to help her, but he knew that Zhang Yuan did.

The man standing before him, who had already gone above and beyond, was the only one who could guide Long Yue on this difficult path.

But... Zhang Yuan didn't owe them anything. Why would he stay and devote himself to helping a stranger's daughter?

As he was kneeling near the bed, he turned his face and glimpsed at Zhang Yuan "Master Yuan... please accept my daughter as your disciple."

Ming Yuelin and Xue Hua were dumbfounded as it came out of nowhere.

Long Xian knew that Zhang Yuan is kind enough to help his daughter till now, but no man in this world would offer help for free.

But... Long Xian doesn't have anything to give to Zhang Yuan for him to stay here for months and treat his daughter and her blood lust.

Soon, he will leave...

Why would he be willing to stay at a place for months and treat a random woman when he gets nothing in return.

He has seen how he cares for his disciples and they too trust him wholeheartedly...

So he has no way but to tie a relationship with him in some way.

if he accepted her as his disciple, then he would be obliged to treat her as she become his responsibility.

He knew that he was selfish, but in this state, he had no other options.

Zhang Yuan frowned slightly at the unexpected request and Long Yue who was sitting on the bed was surprised "Father?"

Long Xian glanced at his daughter and asked "Yue'er... if you became his disciple, I am sure he can teach you well.. and help you control your blood lust."

He pressed his palms together, bowing deeply to Zhang Yuan. "I know this request is sudden, and I know that I'm asking a great deal from you, but please..."

His voice wavered slightly as he continued, "Please take Yue as your disciple. You've already shown such kindness to her... I know she would be in good hands with you. You're the only one I can trust with my daughter's future."

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