Cultivation Online

Chapter 973 - Hospitalized

”Hey, Meixiu! Sorry for bothering you, but can I speak with my brother? I wanted to wait until tomorrow before I called, but I just cannot wait any longer!” Yu Rou said.

”You sound like youʼre in a hurry. Did something happen?” Meixiu asked.

”Did you not see the news? Something horrible is happening in my city! I could be dead tomorrow at this rate!”

Of course, Yu Rou was talking about the unknown weapon of mass destruction that has terrorized her city.

”Ah, I know what youʼre talking about. However, I wouldnʼt worry too much if I were you.” Meixiu said.

”Huh? Why would you say that?”

”If this person really wanted to harm the city, they wouldʼve destroyed the city already.”

”I just canʼt help but worry when everyone around me is panicking.” Yu Rou sighed.

”Anyways, you wanted to speak with Yuan, right? Iʼm sorry, but thatʼs not possible right now.” Meixiu said a moment later.

”Huh? Why not?”

”Well… To tell you the truth, he told me to not tell you since he doesnʼt want to worry you, but since itʼs your birthday tomorrow and the truth will eventually be known… Yuan is currently hospitalized.”

”HEʼS WHAT?!?!” Yu Rou screamed after hearing this unexpected news.

”What happened to him?! Is he okay?!”

”He got injured during training. Itʼs only a few broken bones, so thereʼs no need to worry.”

”That sounds horrible! A few broken bones?! Thatʼs very serious! What if he cripples himself again?! Heʼs just got his body back!” Yu Rou exclaimed.

”The doctors said that heʼll make a full recovery in a few days.” Although Meixiu felt bad about lying to Yu Rou like this, she couldnʼt let Yuanʼs hard work go to waste.

”Haaa…” Yu Rou suddenly sighed through the phone.

”I was really looking forward to speaking with Brother on my birthday…”

”Donʼt worry, I will make sure that youʼll still get to speak with him tomorrow.” Meixiu said.

”Thank you, Meixiu, but donʼt force him if he isnʼt in the condition.”

”Anyways, I am going to sleep now. I have something important that I must attend tomorrow morning.”

”Goodnight.” Meixiu said to her before hanging up.

”Is everything okay?” Xia Jingyi asked Yu Rou after she put down her phone.

”That stupid brother of mine got himself hospitalized right before my birthday! Can you believe it?!” Yu Rou complained.

Xia Jingyi covered her mouth and gasped, ”Oh my… I hope heʼs okay.”

”He broke some bones, but heʼll make a full recovery.”

”Brother is such an idiot. He should treat his body with more care and respect, especially considering how heʼs already been crippled once before. Iʼm going to give him a piece of my mind when I go on vacation next month!”

”Anyways, letʼs go to sleep. We have an important meeting tomorrow according to the Seniors.”

”All right. Goodnight, Yu Rou.”

”Night.”

The following morning, after their morning routine, Yu Rou and Xia Jingyi gathered outside the faction.

”Good morning, Elder Yin.” Yu Rou and Xia Jingyi greeted the old woman that was there before them.

”Are you two ready to leave?” Elder Yin asked them.

”Yes, we are.”

”Good.”

Once they were in the car, Yu Rou asked, ”Elder Yin, where are you taking us today?”

”To tell you the truth, I also have no idea. White Lotus said she was in trouble and needed some extra hands, so we picked a couple of disciples to help her.” Elder Yin shrugged.

Yu Rou raised her eyebrows.

She looked around the car and asked, ”Where are the others?”

”They went ahead since the seats were filled.”

”I see…”

Yu Rou sighed inwardly, ʼWhy do I have to do such chores on my birthday? Itʼs even my day off! Can this day get any worse?ʼ

Meanwhile, Yuan and the others prepared for the surprise.

The concert was to be performed in the city square, one of the busiest places in the city.

”Which idiot decided to do a concert at such a time? Arenʼt they aware of the danger in this city?”

Most of the streets were empty because everyone decided to stay at home for the next few days due to the recent commotion.

However, the roads were packed with cars because people were trying to leave the city.

With that being said, there was a crowd of people in front of the stage, and most of these people were sent by the Cultivatorsʼ Association.

In fact, even the Chairman himself was present.

Even though Yuan had only asked him to prepare the concert, Chairman Lee decided to participate in it as well.

The rest of the people in the crowd were people from the Bai Family, led by Bai Mengyao himself.

After hearing about the concert, Bai Mengyao immediately flew to this city. Of course, he had other intentions.

”Yuan, can I take a moment of your time to introduce my father to you? He came all the way here from another city to meet you.” White Lotus asked him after they arrived at the city square.

”Sure.” He agreed.

Sometime later, Yuan met with White Lotusʼ father, Bai Mengyao.

”Itʼs an honor to finally meet the famous Player Yuan. I am Bai Mengyao, White Lotusʼ father.” Bai Mengyao extended his hand for a handshake.

”Just call me Yuan.” He accepted the handshake.

”After hearing from my daughter that youʼd saved her life, I have been dying to repay the favor. Please, if you need anything, just let me know.” Bai Mengyao shook his hands vigorously.

Yuan smiled and said, ”Donʼt even mention it. I am the one who owes White Lotus, who has been a great assistance and friend for the last two days.”

”Thatʼs great to hear, but my offer will remain. If you ever have troubles, you can contact me or my daughter. We may not be the strongest family in the Legacy Ranking, but weʼre up there.”

”I understand.”

After chatting with White Lotusʼ father for some time, Chairman Lee approached him and started another conversation.

When the crowd there noticed how respectful Chairman Lee and Bai Mengyao were acting towards Yuan, they became interested in his identity.

Of course, besides some people there, the majority of people in the crowd were unaware of Yuanʼs true identity.