"Cure the old master?" Ye Tao's eyes lit up, but he immediately shook his head with a bitter smile. "Brother Nie, you don't know this. Puntian Great Emperor personally examined our old master's illness. Old injuries accumulated over the years, combined with the decline of his bodily functions—it can only be suppressed at most. Completely curing it is simply impossible! Over these years, we have invited every renowned physician not only in Yunzhou City, but throughout the entire Nine Provinces. Every one of them was helpless! In recent years, as the old master has grown older, his injuries have shown signs of becoming impossible to suppress. Every day, he endures boundless pain. The family head told us to seek a Medical Master not because he hoped for a complete cure, but... to ease his suffering somewhat and help prolong his life. Even one or two years, one or two months, would be good!"
Nie Yun frowned.
Since all the renowned physicians of the Nine Provinces had examined him, this old master's illness appeared to be far more complicated than he had imagined. He had still thought too simply of the matter.
"Since this Southern Heaven Medical Saint dared to apply to become a Venerable Grand Elder, could it be that he already has a way to alleviate the old master's suffering?"
After hesitating for a moment, Nie Yun asked.
Since Ye Estate sought a Medical Master in order to ease the old master's injuries, and the Southern Heaven Medical Saint dared to apply to become a Venerable Grand Elder, he must have been absolutely confident. Otherwise, he would never dare do such a thing!
"This... Liu Hao, go investigate again. Find out exactly what is going on."
Ye Tao froze, then understood as well, and his expression changed.
If Nie