Tang Huo'er had previously tried to forcefully devour the Nine Dragon Lightning Flame before she was strong enough, and suffered a backlash. Now she stayed cooped up in her room all day, refusing to come out. Tang Zhen felt his heart ache whenever he saw her.
Fortunately, Venerable Yao's arrival had given them hope.
When Tang Huo'er heard her father urgently knocking on the door, she was overjoyed. She hurried over and flung it open.
"Really, Father? Where is that master?"
At that moment, Tang Huo'er was hastily dressed as she rushed to the door to see for herself. The instant she saw Venerable Yao and Xiao Yan standing beside Tang Zhen, she jumped in fright and quickly shut the door again.
Seeing this, Tang Zhen could only give Venerable Yao an awkward smile.
"My daughter is young and thoughtless. Please don't take offense, Venerable Yao."
Venerable Yao and Xiao Yan both wore grim expressions, but neither said anything. They could only wait for Tang Huo'er to come back out.
A moment later, Tang Huo'er emerged again, having straightened her clothes.
"Senior, I didn't know you were waiting outside the door earlier. Please forgive my rudeness."
"It's all right."
Venerable Yao didn't take it to heart. He replied softly, then immediately examined Tang Huo'er's injuries.
Venerable Yao's expression turned grave. He placed two fingers on Tang Huo'er's wrist and carefully examined the damage within her body.
As time passed, his brow furrowed more and more, and a flicker of worry appeared in his eyes.
He withdrew his fingers and let out a long sigh before slowly speaking to Tang Zhen.
"Valley Master Tang, your daughter is seriously injured. Her source has been damaged, and the situation is far from optimistic."
Tang Zhen's body trembled at his words, a trace of