Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 856: Chapter 856: Awkward Healing

He gently touched the Fire Crystal Stone with his hand, feeling the immense power of the Fire Element within, his expression growing increasingly excited. ”These Fire Crystal Stones are absolutely flawless! With them, the Volcanic Energy Core can definitely be restored!”

Yan Lao murmured to himself, his voice filled with endless joy and excitement.

Yan Lao’s excitement was evident, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm, as if he was finally reuniting with a long-lost family member.

He tightly held a piece of Fire Crystal Stone, feeling the surging Energy within, and a wave of thrilling warmth surged through his heart.

”This is fantastic! With these Fire Crystal Stones, the problem with the Energy Core can be solved!”

Yan Lao turned his head, looking at Ye Qingchen, his eyes full of gratitude and relief.

His voice carried a slight tremor, evidently unable to conceal the excitement in his heart.

”Ye Qingchen, you’ve all done a great service! The restoration of the Volcanic Energy Core is just around the corner!” Yan Lao said excitedly, a faint smile of relief appearing on his face.

Seeing Yan Lao so excited, Ye Qingchen felt nothing but anxiety. He furrowed his brows deeply, evident worry etched between them, and spoke urgently to Yan Lao: ”Yan Lao, don’t get excited yet, Xue Zhao’s condition is very critical right now, could you please check on her first?”

Yan Lao was still immersed in the joy brought by the Fire Crystal Stones, but after hearing Ye Qingchen’s words, he quickly suppressed his smile.

Realizing the seriousness of the matter. He promptly nodded, his tone turning serious: ”What happened? Is she injured?”

While adjusting Xue Zhao’s position to make her lie more comfortably, Ye Qingchen quickly said: ”When we were at the Bottom of Lava Lake searching for Fire Crystal Stones, Xue Zhao used the ice element to protect herself, but the temperature of the lava was too high. Every time we took a piece of Fire Crystal Stone, the temperature would rise. She pushed herself to the brink, fainting while collecting enough Fire Crystal Stones. By the time I reached the bottom, she was already unconscious.”

Ye Qingchen spoke rapidly, his eyes filled with worry.

He didn’t know how he could save Xue Zhao.

He could only place his hope on this elder before him.

Upon hearing this, Yan Lao knitted his brows tightly and quickly went to Xue Zhao’s side to carefully examine her condition.

He first took her pulse, then gently touched her forehead and wrist, feeling the Energy Fluctuation within her.

Ye Qingchen stood beside him, nervously watching Yan Lao’s every move, his eyes showing urgency.

”Yan Lao, how is Xue Zhao?” he couldn’t help but ask, his voice clearly very unsettled.

Yan Lao looked up at Ye Qingchen, his expression still serious, but his tone carried a trace of reassurance: ”Don’t worry, her vitality is still strong, she’s just affected by the high temperature of the lava, causing some confusion in her internal Energy. I will quickly prepare the herbs to help her recover.”

Yan Lao took Ye Qingchen and the unconscious Xue Zhao to a secluded cave. The environment inside the cave was tranquil, with a faint herbal fragrance in the air, and the walls hung with some ancient medicinal herbs and Runes.

Pointing to a flat stone bed in the center, Yan Lao said, ”Lay Xue Zhao here, she needs to receive treatment immediately.”

Ye Qingchen gently placed Xue Zhao on the stone bed, letting out a slow breath of relief.

With Yan Lao’s help.

Xue Zhao should be fine.

Yan Lao quickly prepared some special herbs and arranged several complex Runes around the stone bed.

He looked at Ye Qingchen, with a serious expression on his face: ”For Xue Zhao to recover quickly, she needs to be unclothed, and you must be behind her to help expel the Fire Energy from her body. Don’t worry, I’ll leave and won’t disturb you.”

Ye Qingchen looked down at the unconscious Xue Zhao, a faint blush appearing on his face.

He hesitated for a moment, his fingers trembling slightly, clearly feeling somewhat awkward.

Just thinking about having to remove Xue Zhao’s clothing.

He felt his breath quickening, his eyes avoiding direct contact, and he was somewhat reluctant to look at Xue Zhao’s body.

His hand hovered in the air, trying several times to lower it but hesitated to withdraw again, his expression growing more stiff.

He took a deep breath, attempting to calm himself, but the emotions within his heart were hard to dispel.

Ye Qingchen’s gaze wandered, his face full of complex emotions.

Yan Lao saw Ye Qingchen’s hesitation and awkwardness, furrowing his brow, a trace of impatience appearing on his face.

He strode over, speaking harshly: ”At this point, what are you dawdling for? Your little girlfriend is about to die, how can you act so innocent! Do you want to watch your little girlfriend die with open eyes?”

Ye Qingchen was jolted awake by Yan Lao’s words, his expression slightly changed, then he resolutely nodded.

He knew he couldn’t hesitate any longer, Xue Zhao’s life was in his hands.

Taking a deep breath, he worked to calm himself and focused, following Yan Lao’s instructions to perform the treatment.

He placed his hand gently on Xue Zhao’s back, feeling her warm and soft skin. He applied his Energy, carefully applying ointment to her skin, feeling the Fire Element within her gradually being drawn out.

As he continued his actions, Xue Zhao’s body gradually emitted a faint red glow, as if the Energy within her was awakening.

In her comatose state, Xue Zhao’s consciousness seemed trapped in an endless sea of fire.

All around were scorching flames, blazing fiercely like towering walls of fire surrounding her. Every breath felt like inhaling searing flames, leaving her throat dry and her lungs overwhelmed with heat.

She felt as though her body was wrapped in invisible flames, her skin prickling and burning.

Sweat continuously poured from her forehead, back, and limbs, quickly evaporating into wisps of white steam.

She felt as if she was about to melt, her body growing weaker, her consciousness beginning to blur.

Desperately she tried to escape this sea of fire, running forward with all her might, hoping to find a path to safety.

However, no matter how hard she tried, the sea of fire seemed endless.

Her steps grew heavier, each one felt like treading on scorching lava, unbearably painful. The flames licked at her body, threatening to consume her completely.

”How big is this sea of fire? How can I get out?” Xue Zhao shouted anxiously in her heart.

Yet, all around her there was only the crackling of flames and the scorching air; no one responded to her calls.

Her heart was filled with helplessness, feeling trapped in a never-ending nightmare.

As time went on, her strength gradually waned, her consciousness grew increasingly blurry. She felt her body becoming lighter, as though the flames would devour her entirely.

However, just as she was about to give up, she suddenly felt a cool force rising within her, like a stream of icy water flowing through her veins.

This power brought a moment of coolness and comfort, slightly clearing her consciousness.

She felt the Fire Element within her being gradually guided to flow, as if someone from the outside was helping to channel her Energy, making her no longer feel unbearably hot.

”It’s Ye Qingchen!”

Realizing this, Xue Zhao concentrated her efforts to guide her Energy along with that cool force, gradually releasing the Fire Element from within her.

Though the process remained painful, she felt a glimmer of hope, knowing she was not alone.

Observing the changes in Xue Zhao’s body, a relieved smile finally appeared on Ye Qingchen’s face.

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