Permanent Loss of Certain Functions

Inside Eastsea Academy's infirmary, Tang Wulin had already passed out from the pain. Wu Zhangkong and the members of Zero Class waited anxiously outside.

Their expressions were frighteningly grim. Since Xia Yi had been brought by Gu Yue, they could not help looking at Gu Yue with a trace of hostility as well.

Under their intensely anxious gazes, the doctor finally emerged from the ward.

"How is he, Doctor? Wulin is all right, isn't he?" Wu Zhangkong asked immediately.

"His life is not in danger. He can be discharged after recuperating for a while. It is clear that the person who attacked him showed restraint and did not take his life, but there may be some aftereffects." The doctor removed his mask. Although Tang Wulin was out of danger, his expression was far from pleasant.

"Aftereffects? What aftereffects?" Wu Zhangkong asked in a deep voice.

The doctor took a deep breath and asked, "First, tell me who injured him like this?"

"What does that have to do with the aftereffects?" Gu Yue interjected from the side.

"The attacker was clearly experienced. Although this student's eyes and throat suffered severe trauma, there is no major problem. He will be fine after staying in the hospital and recuperating for some time. But there is a serious problem with his lower body. It cannot fully heal. Even if he recovers, he may permanently lose certain functions." The doctor spoke solemnly. He glanced back at Tang Wulin on the bed, sighed, and continued, "I am very curious about whom your classmate offended, and even more curious about who would strike so viciously at a child."

"Permanently lose certain functions? What does that mean?" Gu Yue's face instantly turned pale.

The doctor shook his head without explaining. Such matters could not be explained to a child barely ten years old. As for Wu Zhangkong, he should understand without an explanation.

"Doctor, is there really no way?" Wu Zhangkong's already icy expression turned even colder, and his fists clenched involuntarily.

"My abilities are limited." The doctor shook his head helplessly. He had already done everything he could.

Just as Wu Zhangkong was about to speak again, a shriek suddenly rang out. "If your abilities are so limited, why are you even a doctor? You can't even treat such a minor injury. Aren't you harming people instead?"

Gu Yue was clearly emotional. Perhaps Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan did not know what the doctor meant by permanently losing certain functions, but she was not a ten-year-old girl. She understood his meaning perfectly well.

"What did you say?" Gu Yue's words made the doctor's expression turn ugly at once. If not for him, Tang Wulin's eyes and throat would have been left with aftereffects too.

He had kindly saved Tang Wulin, only to be called incompetent to his face. No matter how good his temper was, he would still be angered.

"I'm sorry, Doctor. These children are close, and Gu Yue only spoke without thinking because she was worried about Tang Wulin. Please do not hold it against her. See if you can think of another way to save Tang Wulin. He is still just a child. As long as he can be saved, I am willing to pay any price." Wu Zhangkong hurriedly apologized. Though he had always been proud, Tang Wulin's lifelong happiness was at stake, and he had no choice but to lower himself and apologize to the doctor on Gu Yue's behalf.

He had always regarded Tang Wulin as his own child. If something truly happened to Tang Wulin, he would not even have the chance to regret it.

"My abilities are limited. I cannot save him." The doctor snorted coldly and shot Gu Yue an icy look. Then he turned toward Tang Wulin on the bed. Still unable to bear it, he said gravely, "In his condition, there may be a sliver of hope if you can invite a healing type Spirit Douluo. Of course, it would be even better if you could find a healing type Title Douluo."

After saying that, the doctor shook his head helplessly. There were quite a few Spirit Douluos and Title Douluos, including Healing Types.

But how could people of such status possibly stay in a small city like Eastsea City?

Even if one happened to be in Eastsea City, how could a powerhouse like that be invited by Eastsea Academy?

"A Title Douluo." Gu Yue's eyes lit up, and her earlier anger vanished completely. She did not have a healing type Title Douluo, but she did have a Beast comparable to a Limit Douluo.

"What, do you know a healing type Title Douluo?" Wu Zhangkong frowned tightly. He had just been considering whether to take Tang Wulin to Shrek Academy when he saw Gu Yue's suddenly relaxed expression.

"I know that a healing type Title Douluo from the Spirit Pagoda has happened to come to Eastsea City on an inspection," Gu Yue said quickly. There was nothing wrong with her claim. Bi Ji had indeed once worked for the Spirit Pagoda, only leaving after the Spirit Pagoda changed for the worse.

"A Spirit Pagoda powerhouse? Would she really help?" Wu Zhangkong frowned deeply. A Title Douluo, and one from the Spirit Pagoda at that—how could she possibly come help a child she had never met?

"Don't worry. She definitely will." Gu Yue looked resolute as she explained, "She is very close friends with my teacher at the Spirit Pagoda."

"Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and call her over," Xie Xie said from the side.

"All right, I'll invite her over right now." Gu Yue nodded.

"Ding..." Gu Yue had just taken out her Soul Guidance Communicator and had not even had the chance to dial when it rang. It was unexpectedly Di Tian.

Overjoyed, Gu Yue hurried to one side. Yet the moment she connected the Soul Guidance Communicator, before she could speak, Di Tian's voice came through. "Lord, we were attacked by Spirit Pagoda powerhouses. Bi Ji has suffered unprecedentedly severe injuries. She cannot use Soul Power for a short time, or her life may be in danger."

"What happened? Are you all right?" Gu Yue asked in a low voice.

"Rest assured, Lord, we are safe now. I called for no other reason than to tell you that while Bi Ji is injured, you must protect yourself at all costs," Di Tian said solemnly.

"Wait for me. I'll come find you immediately." Gu Yue had just put down the Soul Guidance Communicator when Wu Zhangkong arrived before her with Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan. Seeing her grim expression, Wu Zhangkong quickly asked, "How did it go?"

"That Title Douluo has something urgent to deal with, but don't worry. I will definitely bring her here." After saying that, Gu Yue ignored Wu Zhangkong and Xie Xie, turned, and ran toward the entrance of Eastsea Academy.

Gu Yue studied at Eastsea Academy. In order to protect Heaven, Xia Yi had simply bought a small courtyard in Eastsea City in case it was ever needed.

The moment Gu Yue entered the courtyard, she saw Xia Yi leisurely reclining in a rocking chair.

Gu Yue ignored Xia Yi and rushed into the house. There, she found Bi Ji lying on the bed, her face terrifyingly pale and completely bloodless.

"Lord!" Upon seeing Gu Yue, Bi Ji hurriedly sat up. Yet she seemed to be truly gravely injured. With only that slight movement, her long emerald-green hair continuously shifted between feathers and hair, as though she could no longer even maintain her human form.

"You are in this state. There is no need for formalities." Gu Yue quickly helped Bi Ji lie down again, then turned to Di Tian beside her and asked coldly, "What exactly happened? Why was Bi Ji injured so badly?"

"Rest assured, Lord. Bi Ji is fine now. She only needs to recuperate for a while," Di Tian quickly said.

"I asked what exactly happened." Gu Yue's voice was clearly tinged with anger.

"To protect you, Bi Ji and I followed you too closely and were discovered by Spirit Pagoda powerhouses. We were besieged by multiple Four-Word Battle Armor," Di Tian said, having long prepared his excuse.

Gu Yue took a deep breath. She did not become angry, merely asking gravely, "Bi Ji truly cannot use Soul Power anymore?"

At Gu Yue's question, the several Beasts all lowered their heads in unspoken agreement.

Before this, none of them had believed Xia Yi's words. But now, they had no choice but to believe.

Bi Ji was already so severely injured, yet Gu Yue still wanted her to save Tang Wulin.

Di Tian took a deep breath and gritted his teeth. "The few of us joined forces just to barely stabilize Bi Ji's injuries. If she forcibly uses Soul Power, her life may be in danger."