Gu Jinlong frowned when he heard this and said, "Could you make it a little cheaper...?"
Xuanxiao chuckled. "Ahem, a doctor's compassion is like that of a parent. It's not impossible. If you want something cheaper, I have a method. I can use acupuncture to guide the energy and disperse the fire throughout your meridians, then treat you with inexpensive medicine. The result will be the same, except that your meridians and dantian will be burned away, and you'll never be able to use them again." Gu Jinlong's expression shifted unpredictably. He naturally understood the pros and cons. Although the cheaper treatment would reduce the cost, he would permanently lose the ability to cultivate. For a martial artist, that was practically worse than death.
However, the expensive price made him hesitate. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment before gritting his teeth and saying, "Forget it! Money is merely something external. If I lose it, I can earn it again. I'd rather spend more money than become a cripple."
A barely perceptible slyness flashed through Xuanxiao's eyes, and he secretly rejoiced. Haha, he finally took the bait. On the surface, he still pretended to be troubled. He sighed and said, "Since that's the case, I'll have to use the more expensive treatment. However, I must warn you in advance that it may be somewhat painful during the process. You need to be mentally prepared."
Gu Jinlong nodded firmly, indicating that he was willing to endure any pain. He knew that a healthy body was the most important thing. As long as he could recover his strength, no price would be too high.
Then Xuanxiao entered Gu Jinlong's body with his Divine Sense and twisted him around like a strand of dough, tormenting him however he pleased. After putting