The Invincible Strongest Student

Chapter 1194: Chapter 1194: Gu Worms

Lin Tian was staring blankly at Xu Xianrong’s room, lost in thought when Zhao Qingtang said, ”That... girl, she’s in better health than you are. But I find it strange; she hasn’t taken any medicine, yet her spirit is improving.”

Zhao Qingtang hesitated slightly about what to call Xu Xianrong. The appearance of a celestial being on earth seems to make any title seem inadequate. Calling her a girl is just standard, but if not that, then what?

”Uh...”

Lin Tian felt a bit embarrassed; he couldn’t just speak of the scene he had just witnessed.

”Didn’t she say before that the wise have their ways? We couldn’t guess, and she’s not saying anything, maybe for some unspeakable reasons.” Lin Tian changed the topic and asked, ”How is Pandie now?”

This is a question he asks every morning and evening, always hopeful, but the results are always disappointing.

”You said you wanted to get some fresh air just to see her, right? I think you’re almost pining for it.” Zhao Qingtang said.

Lin Tian chuckled lightly, ”She got embroiled in this because of me, and besides, we’re friends, how can I not care?”

”You don’t need to explain that to me...”

Lin Tian smiled gently without explaining further and started walking towards Jiang Pan Die’s room. Zhao Qingtang hurriedly supported him, worried that he might fall like an eighty-year-old man.

Jiang Pan Die’s room is right next to Lin Tian’s. Over the past few days, they’ve used the perspective eye a few times to check in, but her complexion wasn’t good, hence the constant concern.

Her room is set up similarly to Lin Tian’s, but perhaps because of the sunlight streaming through the window, it’s warmer and brighter, clean and tidy.

Inside Jiang Pan Die’s room, a woman known as Thirteenth Lady, around forty, was taking care of her. While not top-class, she had some knowledge about Gu.

Seeing someone enter, Thirteenth Lady put down her medical book and recognized one as Mr. Zhao’s granddaughter and the other as the renowned Lin Tian.

Given the difference in social standing, Thirteenth Lady quickly bent slightly and greeted them.

”You don’t need to be so courteous.” Lin Tian said with a warm smile, ”I heard from the elder that you have some research on Xiangxi Gu Skill. I’m wondering what we should do for my friend now?”

For a respected elder, Lin Tian naturally lowered himself, appearing amicable. Being aggressive could lead to adverse results.

Thirteenth Lady sighed softly and said, ”My research on Xiangxi Gu Skill isn’t deep. I stayed in Xiangxi as a child for a while and lived with the Grass Ghost Lady for a few years. Don’t underestimate Gu Skill; I studied for a few years but only learned the basics.”

She then pointed to where she had been sitting and the table next to it and said, ”Look, the books here are all related to Gu Skill. I’ve only found some useful things, used special materials and techniques to make the Gu in Miss Jiang’s body temporarily dormant, slowing down the corrosion.”

Lin Tian looked closely and indeed saw many books, some yellowed and ancient, even showing signs of bookworms. Seeing these books means much effort has been put in.

”Thank you very much.” Lin Tian clasped his hands in gratitude. Given such dedication, a mere thank you seems insignificant.

If Jiang Pan Die’s Gu could be removed, offering her hundreds of invaluable pills wouldn’t be a problem.

Then Lin Tian moved step by step to the bedside.

Jiang Pan Die lay quietly on the bed; even without makeup, she was naturally stunning, beautiful and alluring. Yet her face was slightly yellow, and her lips a bit pale.

This was entirely different from the commanding superstar on stage.

”Currently, there are four Gu worms, distributed inside.” Thirteenth Lady stood beside Lin Tian and said, ”But I can’t pinpoint their location now as they are small and move with the blood.”

Lin Tian reached out to touch Jiang Pan Die’s forehead, then looked at her pupils and tongue, finally taking her pulse.

It was a smooth pulse, typical for a normal person—balanced, not too strong or weak, steady rhythm.

If those Gu worms were active and started corroding the veins, the pulse wouldn’t be so calm.

”Just a few small worms can keep her asleep for so long?” Lin Tian frowned; the pulse was calm, yet she’s been asleep so long, it’s indeed strange.

Thirteenth Lady explained, ”You might not know, Miss Jiang is just in a deep sleep, not unconscious; there’s a distinction.”

The difference is there but slight; Lin Tian did not want to delve deeper—awake means awake.

”Any way to wake her sooner?” Lin Tian asked, she’s been asleep a week; not just the Gu, but lying like this is hard on the body.

”There is a way, but it’s best to let her wake naturally. Probably... she’ll sleep for several more days; it’s unavoidable; when Gu worms are dormant, she is affected too.” Thirteenth Lady said kindly.

With her explanation, Lin Tian understood, but quickly thought of something, his breath became rapid as he asked, ”Then... when she wakes, those Gu worms...”

Thirteenth Lady, with her clever look, immediately grasped Lin Tian’s meaning and replied, ”Rest assured, the Gu will sleep for half a year; for humans, the effect weakens a lot. So even if Miss Jiang wakes, there will be no issue within half a year.”

Upon hearing that, Lin Tian felt much relieved; if a solution wasn’t found within half a year, he could just bring her back to Luoyan Dock.

Lin Tian looked at Jiang Pan Die’s pale complexion and suddenly had a thought. He turned to Thirteenth Lady and asked, ”If we know the location of the Gu, can we cut the skin and remove them directly?”

Thirteenth Lady nodded gravely and said, ”It’s possible, but I don’t recommend it, because though the Gu are spread out, they are strongly connected; if not removed all at once, it might irritate the other Gu, which could be severe.”

Thirteenth Lady didn’t say what the consequences were, but Lin Tian knew whatever happens would be unbearable for Jiang Pan Die.

Lin Tian sighed softly, deeply depressed. Even with perspective vision, he couldn’t help.