Chapter 374 Not a Drop Wasted

Whether one can survive a mental breakdown without medication depends half on willpower and half on luck.

No one is to blame.

If we really have to blame someone, then blame Qu Jianwen's family for sending the original owner to such a barren and remote planet.

Originally, the original owner's F-level physique was not unbearable during the third mental upheaval. It was because the pollution on the old planet Loy was too severe, and the food and living conditions were poor, making the body too weak to withstand it.

However, the sinners have all gone down to keep her company now.

"She wants you to be happy, so I've been helping you."

This was indeed the original owner's deepest wish, and also to relieve Xu An of such great pressure.

Xu An pursed her lips into a straight line, then relaxed them. "Okay, thank you."

There may be sadness, but we must always move forward.

"So, from now on, should I call you 'brother' or 'Xu An'?"

Qu Tong was asking for more than just a form of address.

"It will be all right."

"Okay, bro."

Looking at Qu Tong's bright and relaxed smile, Xu An suddenly realized that his thoughts over the past two days had been completely unnecessary.

He should be very lucky to have such a younger sister.

*

As Qu Tong had predicted, the charity gala organized by the Lan family was not canceled, but rather postponed for several days.

I heard that the Lan family has not given up and is searching for the only survivor, Lou Xiaochuan.

Unfortunately, she had already sent them back to Loy Star, so they were destined to gain nothing.

The Lan family suffered heavy losses this time, not only because the twenty-odd people Lan Xingrui brought that day were all elites, but also because several of them had good relationships with the Lan family.

Now, however, he has died because of Lan Xingrui's mental breakdown, which will inevitably be very troublesome to deal with.

Various forces began to stir. The position of commander of the Fifth Army Corps was vacant, the deputy commander was imprisoned, and many important officers who had returned with Lan Xingye because of the last exam incident did not go back.

With so many positions suddenly available, everyone wants a piece of the pie.

Especially now that there are no suitable candidates at the general level, but the army of more than 200,000 people cannot be without a commander for a long time, so it is inevitable that a lower-level candidate will be promoted.

"Don't even think about it. Most of the Fifth Legion members are from the Apothecary Guild. Even if they don't share the surname Lan, they're still all in the same boat. The Lan family's power won't be so easy to bring down in a short time. Take it slow."

Seeing that Qu Tong's medicine was not being prepared properly and that he had been paying close attention to related news, Old Yuan put down his work.

Qu Tong stroked his chin, appearing deep in thought.

She just dealt with Lan Xingrui, how could she allow the Lan family to support another regimental commander to regain control of military power?

However, according to current analysis, the most promising candidates are either from branches of the Lan family or have a good relationship with the Lan family.

"What if this person is Gong Yun?"

Upon hearing this, Old Yuan felt it was even more impossible.

"Gong Yun is only temporarily acting as the commander-in-chief to handle the basic affairs of the Fifth Legion. The reason he can lead the Second Legion is because he personally organized and trained the people in the Second Legion."

"I'm not trying to belittle him, but Gong Yun can't use his mental power now. Apart from his prestige and military achievements, he's like a cripple. It's obvious that many people would be unwilling to take over the Fifth Legion."

"unless……"

Old Yuan suddenly thought of a possibility and looked at Qu Tong in surprise.

"Girl, you want me to help him?"

Qu Tong countered, "Would Master be willing?"

I'm not really willing.

But the little girl calls him Master!

"Then I'll reluctantly agree."

Moreover, the potion has already been taught to the little girl, so even if she doesn't want to, she can definitely do it herself.

Without further ado, Old Man Yuan went straight to the palace to find Gong Yun.

Old Yuan is very arrogant now, with a sour face that says "I just don't like any of you Si family members".

However, compared to the bombshell news brought by Old Yuan, no one cared whether his face was sour or not.

"Can it really repair the mental sea?" Even the usually composed Gong Yun was now somewhat unsettled.

Old Yuan shook his white beard, exuding an imposing aura: "Are you questioning me?"

"No, Mr. Yuan has misunderstood." Gong Yun immediately apologized.

Old Yuan snorted coldly.

"Wouldn't that mean all those in the army whose spirits have been shattered be saved?" the Crown Prince thought with longing.

Yuan Longping launched an indiscriminate attack: "What kind of good deal is that? You try saving one yourself!"

The prince shut up.

However, being able to repair Gong Yun alone is already a tremendous good thing.

Old Yuan arrogantly stated his conditions: "First, the treatment must be kept confidential. Anesthesia will be administered during the treatment. If you can accept it, then you can continue; if you can't, then forget it."

"Yes." Gong Yun agreed after only a second's hesitation.

If it were Lan Jianghong, he might need to think it over carefully, but he trusts Yuan Lao quite a bit.

"Secondly, after you are cured, you will need to take over the Fifth Legion. No one related to the Lan family is allowed to interfere for six months."

Gong Yun and Si Chen exchanged a glance and nodded.

"As long as the mental state can be cured, it's not a problem."

Trading six months for a lifetime of mental freedom—it's worth it!

Old Yuan stroked his beard and thought for a long time, while Gong Yun and the others waited attentively for a long time.

"That's all for now. I'll add more when I think of them."

After spouting his boastful words, Old Yuan ignored the reactions of the others and pushed open the door to leave.

Gong Yun, the Crown Prince, Si Chen, and the Empress exchanged glances and remained silent for a long time.

That's it?

Is it really that simple?

"Is Elder Yuan here specifically to support that young lady Qu Tong?" Si Chen guessed.

The Empress seemed thoughtful: "Perhaps Tongtong specially asked Elder Yuan to help Father. Although Elder Yuan's tone was not very good, he did practical things and did not make any excessive demands. Look, he didn't even ask for payment. He has a kind heart."

Old Yuan, who had just returned, was speechless.

He had already walked into the garden when he realized he had forgotten to mention this important thing.

They immediately turned back.

But if I go in now, wouldn't it damage my image from just now?

Thinking this, Old Man Yuan turned and left again.

Once they're cured, we'll rip them off.

After all, the cost of such a complex treatment cannot be calculated simply.

Yes! That's right!

That's how it is.

This matter should be done sooner rather than later, and the medicine had already been prepared by Old Man Yuan.

Old Yuan made many improvements to the original medicine, so it no longer takes so long.

As long as Qu Tong has sufficient mental strength, he can increase the dosage every two days, and continue for five times, which will basically achieve the same effect as Old Man Yuan did before.

Gong Yun is an SSS-rank, so she might need to be healed twice more.

That evening, Gong Yun secretly went to Yuan Lao's laboratory.

Old Yuan directly injected two vials of anesthetic into Gong Yun. After five minutes, when Gong Yun was completely unconscious, Qu Tong came out from the inner room.

"Let's begin."

Qu Tong placed her hand on Gong Yun's wrist, indicating to Elder Yuan that he should administer the medicine.

Old Yuan very roughly forced the medicine down Gong Yun's throat, not wasting a single drop.

Qu Tong twitched her lips, but said nothing.

He channeled his spiritual power into Gong Yun's body.

The first treatment used a very low dosage and was completed in a short time.

After withdrawing her hand, Qu Tong said calmly, "I'll head back now. I'll leave the rest to you, Master."

"Let's go, let's go." Old Yuan was busy studying the effects of the medicine and observing Gong Yun's physical condition, so he waved his hand dismissively.