"Chanyue, you're here!"
As if he had heard the footsteps outside, the old master opened his eyes, his gaze steady yet carrying a sharpness too piercing to meet directly.
"Old Master!"
Elder Yue walked in.
"Mm, you seem to be in good spirits today. Sit first. Once the Southern Heaven Medical Saint finishes examining me, he can take a look at you too!" The old master smiled.
"No hurry!"
Elder Yue nodded and said no more. He entered the great hall, found a place to sit, and Nie Yun followed behind him. Rather than sitting, he stood off to one side.
Hearing the voices, the Southern Heaven Medical Saint glanced at Elder Yue and Nie Yun before turning back and continuing his Pulse Diagnosis of the old master.
After a while, he released his fingers.
"I examined the old master's illness last time. After returning, I kept searching through ancient records for a solution. Heaven rewards the diligent—I finally found the root of the disease!" The Southern Heaven Medical Saint stroked his beard, his expression full of confidence and pride.
"Oh?"
Hearing that he had found the cause, the old master looked over.
"If I am not mistaken, the old master's illness is exhaustion of vitality brought about by an old injury... Does it feel as though there is a massive funnel inside you, constantly draining away your power and even your life force, leaving you helpless no matter how much you wish to reclaim it?"
The Southern Heaven Medical Saint asked.
"I do indeed feel that way. In the past, a day passing meant nothing, but now every day feels as though I lose decades of my lifespan, aging without end!" the old master said.
"Then that's it!" The Southern Heaven Medical Saint smiled. "Upon close examination, this illness