"No, you mustnât let him touch Grandfather!"
Qin Xi swiftly moved to the bedside, blocking Ye Qingchen and preventing him from getting close. She paid no heed to Qin Zhantian, who was violently spitting up blood on the sickbed.
"Qin Xi, what are you doing?"
Qin Yue, seeing Qin Xi block Ye Qingchen at a time like this, scolded angrily, "Canât you see Grandfather is having an attack? Why are you stopping Ye Qingchen from treating him?"
Qin Xi looked back at Qin Yue defiantly and said, "Young Master Cheng, a fourth-grade Alchemist, already said nothing can be done. How could he, a mere third-grade Alchemist, possibly cure Grandfatherâs Fire Poison? Besides, a quack like him could do more harm than good and aggravate Grandfatherâs condition. If the worst should happen to Grandfather, can you bear that responsibility?"
Of course, Qin Xiâs obstruction wasnât simply because Ye Qingchen was a third-grade Alchemist. It was his constant air of confidence that secretly worried her. Ye Qingchen was brought here by Qin Yue. If he really managed to cure Qin Zhantianâs Fire Poison, then Qin Yueâs status in the family would surely surpass her own. That was something Qin Xi could not accept! Although she didnât really believe a third-grade Alchemist could treat a Fire Poison that a fourth-grade Alchemist was helpless against, she had to prepare for the one-in-a-million chance. That was why she was so desperately trying to stop Ye Qingchen.
But this was Qin Yueâs family affair, after all. If they didnât trust him, why should he offer a warm welcome only to be given the cold shoulder?
So, when Qin Xi blocked him, Ye Qingchen stopped in his tracks. He wouldnât interfere with whatever Qin Zhantian chose to do.
But when Qin Yue heard Qin Xiâs words, she stood up angrily. With tears in her eyes, she pointed at Qin Xi and said, "Qin Xi, what are you saying? Just because Young Master Cheng is helpless, we shouldnât let anyone else treat Grandfather? Canât you see how much pain heâs in? I never thought you could be so malicious as to just stand there and watch him suffer!"
Although Qin Xi knew she was in the wrong, she also knew there was no backing down now. She could only brace herself and say, "No matter what, I cannot allow a third-grade Alchemist to recklessly treat Grandfather!"
"You... you... get out!" At deathâs door, Qin Zhantian managed to force out the words.
Qin Xi was ecstatic. She turned to Ye Qingchen and said, "Did you hear that? My grandfather is telling you to get out!"
"Qin... Xi... you get out!"
Qin Zhantian used his last ounce of strength to speak, then his entire body went limp on the bed.
"Did you hear that, Qin Xi? Grandfather is telling you to get out!"
Seeing Qin Zhantian collapse, Qin Yue couldnât be bothered with anything else. She shoved Qin Xi aside and pleaded with Ye Qingchen, "Ye Qingchen, I beg you, please hurry and treat my grandfather."
Since Ye Qingchen had previously identified the problem with Cheng Zhibinâs treatment, he might have a solution. Qin Yue now saw him as her last hope.
Ye Qingchen had seen Qin Zhantianâs attitude. Furthermore, the old manâs condition was now extremely perilous and could not be delayed any longer.
With Qin Xi pushed aside, Ye Qingchen took a few quick strides to Qin Zhantianâs bedside and grabbed his hand.
Qin Xi felt indignant, but her grandfather was already angry. If she interfered now, she wouldnât be able to explain herself when he woke up and questioned her.
Yet, Qin Xi still did not leave the room. Instead, she stood with Cheng Zhibin, frowning as she watched Ye Qingchen treat Qin Zhantian.
"Young Master Cheng, does this guy really have a way to treat Grandfatherâs Fire Poison? Why does he still look so confident?" Qin Xi said to Cheng Zhibin in a snide tone, hoping for some reassurance.
Cheng Zhibin had looked down on Ye Qingchen from the very beginning. Since even he was helpless, how could Ye Qingchen possibly have a solution?
Hearing Qin Xiâs words, Cheng Zhibin said irritably, "Heâs just an ignorant brat who doesnât know his place. That confident look is nothing but a bluff!"
Hearing this, Qin Xi felt slightly reassured. She let out a cold snort and said, "As long as he fails to cure Grandfatherâs Fire Poison, I wonât let him leave this room today!"
Qin Xi had already made up her mind. The moment Ye Qingchenâs treatment failed, she would personally kill the arrogant brat. At the same time, she would pin the blame for her grandfatherâs worsened condition entirely on Qin Yue, claiming that the quack she brought was the reason his condition had worsened.
Of course, Qin Yue was unaware of the malicious thoughts in Qin Xiâs mind. She was completely focused on watching Ye Qingchen treat Qin Zhantian, her jade-like hands clenched into tight fists, her heart wracked with anxiety.
The moment Ye Qingchen touched Qin Zhantian, he began to circulate his Divine Wood Decision to draw out the Fire Poison in the old manâs body. However, the Fire Poison had already gone completely rampant and turned violently volatile. Even with Ye Qingchen circulating the Divine Wood Decision at full power, the amount of Fire Poison he could control was minuscule.
Just then, the Fen Tian Earth Fire, which had been dormant in Ye Qingchenâs sea of energy, suddenly began to stir.
The Fire Poison within Qin Zhantianâs body surged madly into Ye Qingchenâs body, as if it had found its home.
Qin Zhantianâs cultivation was far superior to Ye Qingchenâs. If even he couldnât withstand the Fire Poison, Ye Qingchen certainly didnât dare to rashly try and refine it, even with the Fen Tian Earth Fire in his possession.
Thankfully, the meridians in Ye Qingchenâs body had been tempered by the Fen Tian Earth Fire and had become sufficiently resilient. Otherwise, the moment the Fire Poison entered his body, it would have likely destroyed them all.
While drawing in the Fire Poison, Ye Qingchen simultaneously circulated the Divine Wood Decision to expel it from his body.
To his surprise, when the expelled Fire Poison fell to the floor, it didnât disappear. Instead, it transformed into tiny seeds of fire that continued to burn on the ground.
Meanwhile, as the amount of Fire Poison in Qin Zhantianâs body diminished, his complexion gradually improved.
This scene was naturally witnessed by Qin Xi and Cheng Zhibin, and both of their expressions soured.
In disbelief, Qin Xi said to Cheng Zhibin, "Young Master Cheng, is that Grandfatherâs Fire Poison heâs expelling from his body?"
Cheng Zhibin subconsciously nodded.
"Young Master Cheng, didnât you just say that brat was helpless? Why is he able to draw out the Fire Poison now?" Qin Xi demanded anxiously.
Cheng Zhibin snapped back to his senses, shook his head, and said, "So what if he can draw out the Fire Poison? The Fire Poison in Old Master Qinâs body is incredibly tyrannical. That boy is just playing with fire!"
Cheng Zhibin obviously knew how to draw out the Fire Poison from Qin Zhantianâs body. The method wasnât particularly profound, but he would never dare to try it. The Fire Poison was simply too tyrannical! Even a master with Qin Zhantianâs cultivation couldnât withstand it, let alone Cheng Zhibin.