"That's what happened. Senior Dugu Bo saved us, and we gained quite a few good things. I also encountered a great opportunity when I obtained my seventh spirit ring.
Now, we need to nurse Granduncle and Uncle Fei back to health."
Chen Xilin briefly recounted what had happened over the past few years.
"Cough, cough... Good, good, good. Xiao Lin has become a Soul Saint and will soon become a Spirit Douluo. Xiao Feng has also become a Spirit Douluo. This old man is very gratified."
Zhu Qingyan's aged face had gained a faint flush. Today was perhaps the luckiest day of his life.
"Let me tend to your body and Uncle Fei's first." Chen Xilin walked over to Zhu Qingyan.
Chen Xilin took Zhu Qingyan's pulse and used his soul power to examine his physical condition.
Terrible—absolutely terrible. He had countless internal injuries, and his vital energy and blood were severely depleted. He likely did not have more than a few years left to live.
Chen Xilin's heart twisted in pain. If he had not insisted on going to Spirit City, their identities would not have been exposed.
Chen Xilin took out the Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch and removed an emerald-green ginseng root.
"Granduncle, this is the Nine-Rank Ginseng King. Its medicinal properties are mild. It can heal the injuries within your body and make up for your deficient vital energy and blood.
"Your body is in far too poor a condition. You may not have many years left, but after consuming this Nine-Rank Ginseng King, you can live at least several more decades.
"Hold this Nine-Rank Ginseng King in your mouth first. Bite through its skin and drink the juice inside, then eat the entire ginseng root."
Without another word, Chen Xilin stuffed it into Zhu Qingyan's mouth,