Asura Is Born, Hakuji Transforms

Chapter 766: Asura Is Born, Hakuji Transforms

Keizou and Rota gazed at the glittering stars in the night sky and fell silent for a time.

After a long while, Keizou let out a long breath and said emotionally, "Old Heavenly Master, to be honest, I'd already prepared myself to face Koiyuki's departure at any moment. But thank you so much for today. You've given me hope once again."

"There's no need for such courtesy. This old man isn't made of stone. When I encounter someone or something I can help, naturally I won't turn a blind eye. The one who truly deserves thanks is you. If you hadn't persevered, Koiyuki's condition might have worsened even further..."

Keizou shook his head with a bitter smile. "It's different. Of all the doctors I've met, not a single one has ever said anything like that—not even a word of encouragement. Yet that one simple sentence was something we could never hear..."

Rota could understand Keizou's feelings. No one wanted to hear a doctor pronounce a death sentence.

Rota couldn't be bothered with such matters. In any case, based on his examination, Koiyuki's illness had been effectively brought under control. With Hakuji taking such careful care of her in the future, her full recovery was only a matter of time.

After a moment of silence, Keizou's expression turned solemn. He respectfully thanked Rota once more. "Old Heavenly Master, please allow me to express my gratitude again. This time, it isn't for Koiyuki, but for Hakuji."

"Oh? It seems you noticed as well."

"Yes. If I couldn't even notice such an obvious scar, then I wouldn't deserve to be Hakuji's master." Keizou mocked himself with some frustration.

Keizou remembered it clearly. Before he had sent Hakuji out to buy medicine, Hakuji's chest had been completely