Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 979: Chapter 772: Diagnosis and Treatment

"Su Yuan, is it really you?" Situ Qingyin was both surprised and delighted.

"Not exactly, he’s an avatar of Su Yuan." Situ Bai explained to his granddaughter, stroked his beard, and muttered, "No wonder there’s such an astonishing avatar, it turns out to be that Demon Capital treasure~"

After all, Su Yuan was once the most talented student at Demon Capital Academy, and Situ Bai had already heard about the incident when he obtained the Demon Saber from Yang Yifeng.

"Avatar?"

Situ Qingyin carefully observed the Demon Soul, although the appearance was mostly the same, the temperament was indeed different.

Situ Bai pondered slightly and asked the Demon Soul, "How’s Old Yang Yifeng doing now? The last I heard...his condition seemed quite dire?"

The Demon Soul smiled, "Thank you for your concern, Master Bai. Teacher Yang is now with the main body in the Western Desert. Although the fundamental issue hasn’t been resolved, his Essence Qi Spirit is much better than before."

"Western Desert?" Situ Bai was quite surprised, "I thought he was still at Demon Capital Academy!"

The physical condition of Yang Yifeng, being one of his few friends in the Demon Capital, was naturally well known to Situ Bai, who was also aware that, years ago, he had to stay at the barrier at the bottom of the Book Tower in Demon Capital Academy.

When he saw the Demon Soul with the Gentle Wind Thunder Saber today, Situ Bai thought perhaps Yang Yifeng was on the verge of dying and had entrusted him to forge another weapon for Su Yuan one last time.

Who knew that old man wasn’t just alive, but was lively enough to go to the Western Desert?

Nevertheless, hearing that Yang Yifeng was still alive and seemingly doing better, Situ Bai secretly let out a sigh of relief and was quite pleased.

The Demon Soul replied, "A few years ago, the main body had already taken Teacher Yang away."

Situ Bai’s eyes slightly moved. Even with Su Yuan and Yang Yifeng’s relationship, it wasn’t that easy to take Yang Yifeng away from Demon Capital Academy.

If it wasn’t beneficial to Yang Yifeng, how would Demon Capital Academy allow Su Yuan to take such a former King Level expert away?

This indicates that Su Yuan today is no longer what he used to be!

Reflecting on this, Situ Bai couldn’t help but re-evaluate the Demon Soul, suddenly his pupils constricted, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice, "Burning Sun?"

The Demon Soul grinned, "Mm."

"Burn... Burning Sun Level?" Situ Qingyin was shocked, staring intently at the Demon Soul, "Does it mean Su Yuan has also reached Burning Sun?"

The Demon Soul said, "That’s right, the main body encountered a crisis earlier, narrowly escaped death, and luckily broke through."

Confirming this from the Demon Soul, Situ Qingyin couldn’t help but feel somewhat lost.

First, it was Yang Aoshan becoming an Array Dao Master, and then Su Yuan advancing to Burning Sun...

She thought her rapid progress in Artifact Refining Technique, nearing the Grandmaster’s realm, was already impressive.

Yet here, she was nothing compared to these people.

Especially Su Yuan, how could he reach Burning Sun at such a young age?

Upon hearing this, Yang Aoshan’s expression subtly shifted, she immediately asked the Demon Soul, "Crisis? Was it that incident in Huo Luo Country?"

The Demon Soul nodded.

Yang Aoshan’s eyes revealed a trace of guilt: "If it weren’t for my wish to go to Huo Luo..."

The Demon Soul said, "Teacher Yang, no need for guilt, those Northern Knights were targeting the main body from the start, even if it wasn’t then, they would have seized another time and place to assassinate."

Situ Bai, as an outsider, was unaware of the March assassination, so he changed the topic and asked the Demon Soul, "What brings you here on behalf of Old Yang and Su Yuan?"

With a flash, the Demon Soul took out a letter, "This was entrusted to me by Master Yang for you, Grandmaster."

Situ Bai took the letter and began reading, suddenly his expression changed, he read it over two or three times.

As stated in the letter, it was naturally to ask Situ Bai to come forward and head to the Western Desert.

In addition, there was also something about the always slumbering family of Situ Hao.

Yang Yifeng suggested that Situ Bai might consider bringing the couple to see Su Yuan, maybe there would be a solution.

"I’ll go!" Without much hesitation, Situ Bai said to the Demon Soul, "If there’s any hope of waking up Ah Hao’s family, I must go!"

Situ Qingyin exclaimed, "Grandfather, are you saying Su Yuan might be able to wake up Mom and Dad?!"

Situ Bai nodded slightly and handed the letter to her.

And the Demon Soul added, "Master Situ, we cannot guarantee fully..."

Situ Bai waved his hand, "I understand, Ah Hao and his wife have lain there for twenty years, it’s not easy to heal.

But, even for one or two percent of hope I must try, if even that old Yang Yifeng can extend his life, it might indeed be possible.

If not, it can just be a chance to help Old Yang with his affairs.

Also, remaining in the Demon Capital isn’t helping, perhaps going out might reveal new opportunities."

The Demon Soul, seeing this, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Alright then."

Thought inviting Situ Bai over would be tougher, didn’t expect it to go so smoothly.

Situ Bai turned to Situ Qingyin, "Qingyin, Grandpa will take your parents to the Western Desert, you stay home and wait..."

Situ Qingyin gripped the letter tightly, shaking her head, "I want to go too!"

"You..."

"Grandfather, I’ve grown too," Situ Qingyin cut him off, suddenly smiling, "I used to rely on you all the time, but these years, haven’t we been working together to wake up Mom and Dad?"

Initially, Situ Bai didn’t plan to take her, but after hearing her words and seeing her determined gaze...

"Truly, you’ve grown up..." Situ Bai suddenly felt comforted, smiling, "Alright, then us grandparents will go together, with your current skill, you can help too!"

Situ Qingyin smiled, "Mm!"

...

Western Desert.

The Thunder Fire Pavilion traded four Burning Sun Star Cores for Dou Lun, although Su Yuan was in seclusion, with Ruan Ruan and Ashley handling the deal, nothing unexpected happened.

Until many days later, the Demon Soul arrived with Yang Aoshan and Situ Bai’s family in Zhao Yue City, Su Yuan temporarily interrupted his seclusion.

In the Qingming Realm.

Su Yuan, Ashley, and others, along with the newly arrived Yang Aoshan and Situ Bai were all here.

At this moment, Situ Bai held a palm-sized "Ice Box" in his hand and then activated it with Star Power.

The Ice Box radiated brilliantly, quickly transforming into an ice coffin over two meters long, which landed in the center of the scene.

Through the ice coffin, one could still see a pale man and woman lying quietly inside.

The man was handsome, the woman graceful and beautiful, their appearance very similar to Situ Qingyin.

Situ Bai took a deep breath, his voice steady as he said, "Su Yuan, these are Qingyin’s parents."

Su Yuan nodded and instructed, "Antonios, go take a look."

Antonios nodded in agreement, stepped forward, examined them briefly, and asked, "Master Situ, may I open the ice coffin?"

"Of course." Situ Bai nodded and raised his hand to make a sealing gesture, causing the ice coffin to move horizontally on its own.

Antonios bent down, and with a thought, a silver Star Power circuit spread from his shoulders, along his arms, and eventually into his palms and fingers.

This was the "Secret Investigator’s Touch" used before in the treatment of Xu Hengjiang, capable of meticulously examining physical condition.

Antonios reached out to touch the bodies of Situ Hao and his wife, his fingers tapping lightly as he examined closely.

Situ Bai’s expression remained solemn, while Situ Qingyin clasped her hands tightly, closely watching Antonios’s actions.

After a long while, Antonios stood up again.

"Master, how is it?" Situ Qingyin couldn’t help but step forward to ask.

Situ Bai pulled her back, saying in a low voice, "Qingyin, do not interrupt the healer’s thoughts."

Seeing Antonios deep in thought, Situ Bai’s own heart was filled with anxiety.

Antonios contemplated for a moment, then lifted his head to address the two, "There’s good news, and also bad news."

At least it’s not entirely hopeless, Situ Bai quickly asked, "Please, go ahead."

Antonios said, "The good news is that his injuries are indeed treatable."

"Hmm?!" Situ Bai and Situ Qingyin’s eyes filled with intense joy, "Truly?!"

Antonios nodded and began explaining to them:

"This ice coffin seems to have been specially crafted by Master Bai? Over the years, it has completely frozen their state; otherwise, they wouldn’t have held on so long.

And the reason they have yet to wake up is due to two factors, one being the lack of vitality.

If I’m not mistaken, the enemy who gravely injured them also drained their vitality back then."

Su Yuan, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but react, realizing that a Star Card Master who could directly affect vitality and lifespan was no ordinary figure.

Was it the Power of Soul, or some kind of skill...?

Seeing Antonios hit the nail on the head, Situ Bai’s eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded.

"Indeed, experts in the country have said before that the issue was with vitality.

But for ordinary people below the King Level, vitality is similar to Origin, and very difficult to replenish.

A skilled expert from the Sky Patrol Department mentioned that treasures capable of greatly restoring vitality are extremely rare..."

Su Yuan, hearing this, understood why Antonios said it was treatable, and immediately patted his shoulder, "Ruan Ruan."

"Puchi!"

Ruan Ruan landed on the ground, her body flashing with Water Light, quickly rising up and transforming into a magnificent Glazed Tree.

The tree’s trunk shimmered with flowing cyan light, instantly bursting forth with intense vitality!

For a moment, all things revived, the surrounding vegetation growing wildly!

Situ Bai exclaimed, "What kind of Divine Tree is this?"

Su Yuan smiled, "To be precise, it is a legendary Demon Plant transformed from a Fifth Level Spirit Tree. This tree possesses the ability of ’Creation’, marvelous beyond compare, capable of conjuring life from nothing and providing endless vitality."

Antonios nodded, "So, as long as we properly tend to their injuries and use this tree to infuse them with vitality, we can resolve their physical issues."

"Truly...?!"

Situ Qingyin’s eyes brimmed with tears of excitement, twenty years have passed, and now her parents may finally wake up?

However, Situ Bai took a deep breath, calming himself, and asked Antonios, "Master, you mentioned there is also bad news?"

Situ Qingyin’s heart skipped a beat, realizing this as well.

Antonios said, "Indeed, it is also the second reason why they haven’t woken up.

Although the ice coffin has frozen their bodies, their souls have been undergoing changes.

After so many years of slumber, coupled with the cold emanating from their bodies, their souls have entered a state of deep slumber."

Situ Qingyin’s pupils trembled, her voice quavering, "Then... what should we do?"

Antonios replied, "For now, I don’t have a solution, since my healing abilities still can’t reach the level needed to touch the soul."

Situ Qingyin’s complexion grew several shades paler; in these brief moments, her emotions felt like a rollercoaster.

Situ Bai, though, remained somewhat composed, saying, "Then please, Master, first treat their bodies?"

Antonios nodded, "Yes, going forward, I will work together with Ruan Ruan to treat the two of them.

They’ve been sealed for so long that their bodies have become stiff under the passage of time and the cold, so it requires gradual care.

Once a week, and in about six months, their bodies should be fully healed."

"Good, good! Thank you!" Situ Bai’s eyes shone with some joy, "Being able to resolve their physical issues first is a great matter!"

Antonios continued, "Rest assured, once their bodies are healed, there will be no more danger to life, and they will no longer need to remain in the ice coffin.

As for their souls’ slumber, if a soul-related treasure can be found, or if we encounter an expert skilled in the Soul Path, there is hope for awakening."

Upon hearing Antonios’s words, Situ Bai let out a long sigh of relief, solemnly clasping his hands in thanks, "Many thanks, Master!"

Situ Qingyin also bowed deeply, "Thank you, sir!"