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Chapter 39: Lingling, Why Don't You Let Him Repay You With His Body
🕑 Added 2025-07-29 06:04:15 +0000 UTC"I didn't do anything! It was his own doing!"
Seeing Ignaz's current condition, Dugu Yan felt a bit alarmed. She had only wanted to take mild action to drive them away—she never intended to hurt anyone, much less kill them.
Ye Lingling, who was not far behind, quickly stepped forward to help Ignaz up from the ground and checked his pulse.
"Two meridians in his body have been severed by extremely violent spirit power. No wonder he's spitting blood and in this state."
"Lingling, based on the spirit power he's giving off, he's a Spirit Master. Maybe he offended someone and got beaten up like this. We shouldn’t get involved with these minor injuries!"
Dugu Yan knew something about medicine, and no matter how she looked at it, the man in front of them seemed like a complete fraud.
Ye Lingling looked at Ignaz with eyes full of sympathy and concern.
"Sister Yan, regardless of whether he's a fraud or whether he offended someone, saving lives is a healer's sacred duty. Since I’ve seen this, how can I justify not helping?"
"Fine. If he really is a fraud, after we heal him, we’ll punish him by making him guard the gates of the Ye family for life!"
Though Dugu Yan still found Ignaz suspicious, she helped Ye Lingling support him as they headed toward the Ye family clinic.
At that moment, being supported by the two girls, Ignaz felt deeply satisfied. From time to time, he could smell two incredibly soft fragrances that made him feel refreshed and content.
Soon, the two girls brought him to the Ye family clinic.
"Mom, this Spirit Master has internal injuries. Please save him!"
Ye Wuyi looked at Ignaz, who was being carried by the two, and immediately recognized that he had internal injuries. Though not too serious, even after healing, he'd need ten days to half a month to recover fully.
Ye Wuyi directly deployed her fifth spirit skill. The two meridians Ignaz had self-destructed were reconstructed. She dismissed the two girls and asked meaningfully,
"Child, I’ve already healed your meridians. As long as you take medicine according to the prescription, you'll be fully recovered within five days. But now that your injuries are healed, what exactly is your purpose?"
While treating Ignaz’s meridian damage, she had found something very strange. The cause of his injuries was remarkably similar to his spirit power. Even though he had used special methods to alter the signs, as a healer, if she couldn’t distinguish such subtle differences, she wouldn’t be worthy of being a Nine-Heart Flowering Apple inheritor. She was convinced Ignaz’s purpose was far from simple.
"I don't have any other purpose. My martial spirit has serious flaws. When the blood energy in my martial spirit becomes uncontrollable, I lose consciousness and turn into a complete maniac who hurts people!"
Ignaz spoke very sincerely. In fact, his Blood Thunder War Spear did have this kind of drawback. However, his devouring ability was based on blood sacrifice, which allowed him to control his martial spirit without suffering backlash or becoming a mindless killer.
Additionally, his external spirit bone on his head had greatly enhanced his mental power, effectively eliminating this killing drawback.
If not for this, with Ignaz constantly devouring the fresh blood of living beings, he would have long since fallen and become an evil Spirit Master willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
Seeing that Ye Wuyi still didn't believe him, Ignaz immediately summoned his Blood Thunder War Spear. Looking at the entirely red spear that emitted a bloody smell, Ye Wuyi—who had been a doctor for over twenty years—felt nauseous but also deeply sympathetic toward Ignaz.
This child still had humanity—he harmed himself rather than others. Having such a powerful martial spirit while maintaining a moral compass was admirable.
"Child, I was wrong earlier. How could I misunderstand someone who’s only thirteen years old?"
Before Ignaz could respond, an aged male voice rang out, full of anger.
"Where's the brat who dared to scam my granddaughter?"
When Dugu Bo saw Ignaz, especially the Blood Thunder War Spear in his hands, he became even more furious.
"You dare to attack the Ye family’s younger generation in their clinic? Seeking death!"
The pressure from a Titled Douluo made it hard for Ignaz to breathe. Unlike Ye Wuyi, Dugu Bo had long been part of the Spirit Master world and had sharp instincts about people. After returning to Heaven Dou City from the medicine garden, he had rushed to the Ye family clinic, afraid that Ignaz might harm Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.
"Your Majesty, this is a pitiful child. Though his behavior was abrupt, he meant no harm."
With Ye Wuyi’s plea for mercy, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling—who had been eavesdropping outside—also rushed in to defend Ignaz. Only then did Dugu Bo restrain his spirit power and say coldly,
"Boy, don’t pull a stunt like that again, or I’ll make you wish you were dead."
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty Dugu!"
Facing the killing intent of a Titled Douluo just now, Ignaz felt deep fear for the first time in six years. He should have been more cautious. Still, he had successfully gotten acquainted with Dugu Bo despite being an unknown nobody.
Moreover, it could now be said that he, the Ye family, and the Dugu family were all in the same boat—they all had so-called martial spirit flaws, which would help deepen their ties.
"Lingling, you two go out first. I still have important matters to discuss with His Majesty."
"Alright. Yan Yan, let’s go!"
Ye Lingling pulled Dugu Yan’s hand as they walked outside. Ignaz followed behind them without needing to be told—he knew this wasn’t a conversation he was meant to hear.
As he walked, Ignaz considered how he might bring up the immortal herbs to Dugu Bo and persuade him to take him to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He couldn’t just run up and say his martial spirit was poisonous and might harm Dugu Bo’s descendants!
With the slightest misstep, he’d be blown to pieces on the spot.
"Could it be that today will be fruitless, and I’ll have to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy to get closer to Dugu Yan and eventually gain access to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
At that moment, the two girls walking ahead were whispering to each other, almost forgetting there was a man behind them. Ye Lingling teased,
"Yan Yan, Yu Tianheng has been pursuing you for almost a year now. I think you’re getting old enough..."
She deliberately looked Dugu Yan up and down.
"Why don’t you just accept his pursuit? In a few years, I’ll be the aunt to your children. I quite like chubby little kids."
"Are you trying to kill me? Why don’t you go find someone yourself instead of dumping these corrupting thoughts on me?"
Seeing that Dugu Yan was clearly embarrassed, Ye Lingling continued teasing.
"Isn’t that right? Look, you’re blushing. Better sooner than later—hurry up and get married so I don’t have to worry about you."
Unable to counter Ye Lingling’s relentless teasing, Dugu Yan turned around and saw Ignaz behind them. She then said,
"You did save his life after all. If you like children so much, why don’t you two make a pair? I think he’s pretty handsome, and you're a little rich girl. Having him repay you with his body would definitely work. I could even be half a matchmaker for you two."
"Go die..."
Ye Lingling pushed Dugu Yan, who stumbled back against the wall. Green spots appeared on her hands, and her lips took on a faint green hue.
"Yan Yan, wait here. I’ll go get my mother right away."
As Dugu Yan’s best friend, Ye Lingling immediately recognized the signs—this was poisoning.
Author’s Note: Starting from the Western Stone Kingdom plot, I’ve revised some content, removed certain original characters, and addressed earlier issues. Old readers can revisit for a smoother experience, and new readers can continue without confusion. I’ll be carefully planning the upcoming plot. Thank you all for your strong support.
