The Possibility of Healing Mu En

Hearing the Golden Ancient Tree say that this Spirit Gold had miraculous effects on injuries, Lin Yi immediately thought of someone.

His master, the Limit Douluo—Mu En.

One only had to see Mu En's spine bent nearly ninety degrees all day, and how a dignified Limit Douluo needed a cane just to steady himself, to know that Mu En must have suffered grave injuries—and that they had yet to heal.

"Golden Ancient Tree, can this Spirit Gold heal my master's injuries?"

"I don't know what caused his injuries, so I cannot be certain. But even if carried on one's person, this item can extend one's lifespan. It should be suitable for your master."

"However, I have already told you how precious this Spirit Gold is. Are you truly willing to give it to your master?"

"It's just a used dead object. What's there to be reluctant about?"

The Golden Ancient Tree was just about to feel gratified. After all, the Child of the Plane it had chosen was truly excellent—loyal and affectionate, willing to use a treasure as precious as Spirit Gold to extend his master's life.

But then came Lin Yi's next words...

"Besides, if this treasure is useless, then judging by my master's condition, he probably doesn't have long left. When that happens, the treasure will return to me anyway. But if it really works, then after I save his life, wouldn't my master dote on me like crazy? With a Limit Douluo as my backer, I can swagger across the continent!"

"Either way, I won't lose out."

Lin Yi gave his final conclusion.

Unable to endure it any longer, the Golden Ancient Tree directly kicked Lin Yi out of the Golden Space. Lin Yi vaguely seemed to hear it say something, but it was too fast for him to catch. In any case, it involved his mother.

After being kicked out of the space, Lin Yi staggered a few steps before steadying himself. Looking around, he found himself in his room on the second floor of the Sea God Pavilion.

He stored the Spirit Gold in his Soul Guiding Ring, pushed open the door, and immediately ran into his mother, Ouyang Xi.

The moment Ouyang Xi saw Lin Yi, a brilliant smile appeared on her face.

"Xiao Yi, you're back. Are you all right?"

As she spoke, she looked him over from head to toe, terrified that something might have happened to her precious son.

"Don't worry, Mom. I'm fine. I even gained something this time."

"You gained something?" Ouyang Xi's eyes lit up. "What did you gain?"

Lin Yi kept her in suspense. "I was just about to see Master. I'll tell you both together, so I don't have to say it twice."

Lin Yi was about to leave after saying that, but he saw an unusually awkward expression on his mother's face. After he pressed her, Ouyang Xi finally told him about how she and Lin Qingxuan had been scolded earlier.

Only then did Lin Yi learn that such a thing had happened while he was in the Golden Space.

Soon afterward, mother and son arrived outside Mu En's door.

"Master, Master, I'm back."

The door opened soundlessly. Ouyang Xi hid behind her son and slowly inched into the room.

"That's enough. You're already a mother, yet you're still acting like this."

Ouyang Xi chuckled. She knew that Mu En's anger had subsided.

Without paying much attention to her, Mu En turned his gaze to Lin Yi, and a sharp gleam flashed through his eyes. Lin Yi's changes were extremely obvious.

Not only was the aura around him more harmonious, but his eyes were also brimming with vitality. Moreover, merely seeing that flourishing life force emanating from Lin Yi's Life Origin made Mu En feel as if he had grown much younger.

"It seems your harvest was not small."

Lin Yi immediately looked pleased with himself.

Seeing his youngest disciple like this, Mu En knew that Lin Yi must have received a tremendous benefit.

But Mu En did not ask further. It was his disciple's good fortune to encounter such an opportunity, and there was no need to get to the bottom of it. Everyone had secrets they did not wish to share.

Lin Yi had originally planned to show off a little, but Mu En did not ask anything at all. It left him feeling thoroughly frustrated.

Seeing that Mu En had no intention of speaking, Lin Yi felt somewhat deflated. Still, this was a matter of great importance, so he did not dare fool around. He could only reluctantly take out the Spirit Gold.

Seeing the green short blade, Ouyang Xi said in surprise, "Isn't this the purified Spirit Devouring Fierce Blade?"

Lin Yi nodded. "It is, but it has another name—Spirit Gold."

"Spirit Gold?" The other two repeated the name, each pondering its meaning.

"The Golden Ancient Tree said that Spirit Gold is a solid crystal formed when an immense amount of life force condenses under a fortunate set of circumstances. A piece this large would require at least two hundred thousand years for the Star Dou Great Forest to gather."

Mu En and Ouyang Xi were stunned. Just those words alone—two hundred thousand years for the Star Dou Great Forest to gather—were enough to let them understand what kind of Heavenly Treasure this was.

Ouyang Xi in particular was especially astonished. Her husband had originally bought this carving knife as a bargain, intending for their son to use it in learning Soul Tool crafting. Yet in the blink of an eye, the carving knife had become a Heavenly Treasure.

Mu En's expression turned solemn. His Soul Power erupted and enveloped the entire room as he said seriously to Lin Yi, "Xiao Yi, you must never casually show this treasure to others in the future. What you said just now shall go no further than your mouth and our ears. Aside from Qingxuan, no one else may learn of it. Xi Yatou, this concerns Xiao Yi's safety. You must not be careless."

After Mu En finished speaking, Ouyang Xi also came to her senses and quickly agreed with a serious expression.

Lin Yi said casually, "There's no need to be so nervous..."

Mu En immediately said, "Xiao Yi, I know you are mature beyond your years, but you are still too young and do not understand how treacherous people can be. You must obediently listen in this matter. Do not make me or your parents worry."

Feeling Mu En's wholehearted concern for him, Lin Yi became even more convinced that his plan was the right one. Mu En was indeed worthy of this.

He directly handed the Spirit Gold to Mu En. "Since this treasure is so dangerous, Master should keep it."

Ouyang Xi's expression stiffened, and a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.

Mu En became displeased. "This treasure benefits you and is your own opportunity. Naturally, you should keep it yourself. How could your master interfere?"

Lin Yi did not respond to that. Instead, he asked, "Ever since I first met Master, you have been like this. The Academy History says that you suffered these injuries after battling the Body Sect Leader of that time. But your disciple has always felt that there is more to it. Could Master clear up my confusion?"

Mu En gave Lin Yi a deep look, then returned to his recliner. His gaze gradually became vacant, as though he had recalled events from long ago.

Only after a long while did Mu En sigh. "Since you want to know, I will tell you."

After saying that, he gestured for mother and son to sit wherever they pleased before slowly revealing the secret of those years.

Only then did Lin Yi learn that when Mu En was young, he had obtained a Light Dragon's Dragon Pill by chance. With that Dragon Pill, Mu En's cultivation had progressed exceptionally smoothly. That continued until he fought the Body Sect Leader of that era, the ninety-eighth-ranked Super Douluo Du Bisi. Although Mu En won, he was grievously injured as well.

In order to recover from his injuries, and to use the opportunity to break through into the Limit Realm, Mu En chose to absorb the Dragon Pill's power. However, he had not expected the Dragon Pill to contain deeply buried violent energy. While Mu En did indeed reach the Limit Realm, his origin was damaged. His already heavily injured spine became permanently fixed in place, leaving him in his present condition. Furthermore, for all these years, the violent energy within the Dragon Pill had continued to contend with Mu En.

By now, Mu En's injuries had become far too deep-rooted to reverse.

After hearing this, Lin Yi only felt that the situation was thorny. He knew Mu En's injuries had to be severe, but he had never imagined they would be this severe.

Possessing the Extreme Life attribute and having been cleansed by Spirit Gold, Lin Yi's sensitivity to life had risen to another level. At this moment, he could already sense the faint Death Qi emanating from Mu En. It was a sign that his body was about to decline and his Lifespan was nearing its end.

But Lin Yi was also confident that if anyone on the continent could heal Mu En's injuries, that person would definitely be himself.

He possessed Extreme Light equal to Mu En's but even greater, Extreme Life that could preserve life, extend lifespan, and heal injuries, the future strongest Healing System Soul Master on the continent, a Heavenly Treasure like Spirit Gold, and Sea God Island, where the Plane Core of the Golden Ancient Tree—also possessing Extreme Light and Extreme Life—was Rooting. Heaven's timing, favorable terrain, and human support were all on his side. How could he fail?

If Mu En could recover, then a Light-attributed Assault System Limit Douluo at his peak, along with the entire Shrek Academy, would become his most solid backing. Even if Tang San descended, Lin Yi was confident that Shrek Academy would stand behind him.

Let's do it!

"Since Master's injuries are so grave and his qi and blood are deficient, this Spirit Gold should be given to Master all the more. If Master can recover, it will be a tremendous blessing for both the academy and your disciple."

Mu En smiled helplessly. "I understand your intentions, but I know my own condition. It has long since become impossible to save. Being able to protect you for a while and cultivate the academy's future is the only thing these old bones of mine can still do."

Lin Yi frowned tightly. "Master, if I remember correctly, the lifespan limit of a Limit Douluo is over three hundred years. You're only a little over two hundred. There's still plenty of time. If the injuries are serious, then find a way to cure them."

Mu En merely shook his head with a bitter smile.

"Master, think about it. If your injuries recover, and your disciple also successfully reaches the Limit Realm within a few decades, then the academy will have two Limit Douluos. What a glorious sight that would be!"

Feeling the wonderful future Lin Yi described, Mu En's face also showed a look of longing.

Just as Lin Yi thought he had persuaded him, Mu En regained his composure and still shook his head.

Lin Yi was a little angry. This old man was so stubborn. This wouldn't work, that wouldn't work—was he just going to wait for death?

Thinking that, Lin Yi said it aloud. He snapped, "I've explained it all to you, old man, so just listen! You insist on being stubborn, as if trying to find a way to heal you is somehow harming you!"

After saying that, he tossed the Spirit Gold into Mu En's lap. "Keep it with you properly. Even if it does nothing for your injuries, it can still nourish your body. At least you can live a couple more years."

Ignoring the horrified expression on his mother's face, Lin Yi continued in a rapid-fire stream, "I'll treat your injuries. Since you already think you won't live much longer, things can't get much worse anyway. Just consider it helping me conduct an experiment and put your remaining value to use. That settles it."

After saying that, Lin Yi turned and strode away, leaving behind a stunned Mu En and an Ouyang Xi whose body had gone completely rigid.

Suddenly, Lin Yi poked half his body back through the doorway. "One more thing, old man. Do you remember that you owe me a request? I've thought of it. I plan to clear out a patch of land in front of the Golden Ancient Tree to plant some things. Remember to tell people not to stop me."

At the end, his eyes shifted again, as if he had thought of something, and he added, "This is a notification, not a discussion."

With that, he quickly left.

Talking big and running away—what a thrill!