On the northern edge of Hehuan City, there was a patch of abandoned, dilapidated houses where many beggars lived. When Xiao Changhen, holding Yan Baibai, followed the Ghost Doctor here, he couldn't help but frown when he saw the environment.
Xiao Changhen didn't say much. His brows soon relaxed and he followed the ghost doctor silently, squeezing into the crowded alley with him.
Xiao Changhen and Yan Baibai's attire was completely out of place here, and wherever they went, they attracted a lot of attention. Everyone was shocked at first, then confused, and finally wary, but when they saw the ghost doctor leading the way, they immediately felt relieved.
"Doctor Li, you're back."
"Doctor Li, have you eaten yet? I have some meat buns that I just begged for this morning. They're still clean. I'll give them to you."
"Doctor Li, thanks to your help, my child's fever has subsided. I'll bring the child to you in person and kowtow to you later."
"Doctor Li..."
Along the way, Xiao Changhen witnessed with his own eyes the Ghost Doctor's status here. Everyone's eyes were full of gratitude, but they had nothing valuable to give him. They could only ask the Ghost Doctor as much as possible, hoping to help him more, but in the end the Ghost Doctor refused one by one.
The ghost doctor finally stopped in front of a house that looked relatively intact. The door was locked with a rusty iron lock. The ghost doctor skillfully pulled out a worn rope from around his neck, took out the key hanging on the rope and opened the door.
The house was small, with only two rooms: a bedroom and a kitchen. It was clean, though spotless, with lush greenery growing in the corners. A faint medicinal scent drifted through the air, and a few coughs could be heard from within.
"Xiaoyu, I'm back."
The ghost doctor changed his silent appearance outside and became energetic. When he tied up his loose hair with a piece of coarse cloth, Xiao Changhen saw the ghost doctor's face for the first time.
The ghost doctor had a beard more than an inch long on his face. He was a middle-aged man with strong features and eyebrows. However, his voice and tone did not match his appearance. He was no longer humble as he was in the inn, but was unusually gentle.
"Xiaoyu, I brought your favorite sweet soup with sugar and wine."
When the bedroom door opened, what came into view was a set of old tables and chairs. On the right was a screen patched with old cloth. There should be a bed inside. Xiao Changhen withdrew his gaze and sat down on the table holding Yan Baibai.
The ghost doctor went behind the screen and heard a few more laughs. Soon the ghost doctor came out supporting a gentle woman.
"What's this?" The woman came out from behind the screen and saw Xiao Changhen sitting there with the woman in his arms. She was startled at first, then looked at the ghost doctor: "Why didn't you tell me you had guests?"
"Hello, I'm here to ask Doctor Li to help my wife with her illness. Sorry to bother you." Xiao Changhen nodded to the woman with a sincere tone.
"Little brother, my husband doesn't know any medical skills. Don't be fooled." The woman glared at the ghost doctor and said awkwardly, "I see you and your wife are dressed elegantly. You are definitely not short of spirit stones. It's better to go find a normal doctor to see you."
"I've seen them all, but no one could tell what's wrong with them. They recommended Dr. Li to me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Changhen felt that he really couldn't speak. He believed that if Bai Bai was there, he would definitely praise the two of them first and then state his purpose. He thought he could never learn such an ability.
Thinking of this, Xiao Changhen still gritted his teeth and added, "Since you seem to have a kind heart, please allow Doctor Li to examine my wife."
"Pfft, I get it." The woman saw Xiao Changhen's discomfort and said helplessly, "Don't hold your hopes too high."
The woman patted the ghost doctor's hand and walked out of the bedroom to the kitchen next door.
"Xiaoyu, don't do anything. I'll cook later."
The ghost doctor wanted to follow her to the kitchen, but was eventually driven back by the woman.
After the woman left, the ghost doctor became half-dead again. He came and sat down opposite Xiao Changhen. For the first time, he fixed his eyes on Yan Baibai. Soon, his brows furrowed tightly.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Changhen's heart couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Brother Xiao, there's nothing wrong with your wife's health." Doctor Li's frown persisted. He focused his gaze on Xiao Changhen and asked, "May I take your pulse?"
Xiao Changhen extended his hand to Li Guiyi without hesitation. When the powerful spiritual energy emanating from the Guiyi doctor touched his tendons and veins, Xiao Changhen knew that he had found the right person.
But Xiao Changhen never thought that what the ghost doctor said next would make him fall into despair.
"Brother Xiao, you now have two choices."
"What?" Xiao Changhen frowned. He hated making any choice.
The Ghost Doctor looked at Xiao Changhen and hesitated: "You...can't stay together forever."
"What do you mean?" Xiao Changhen's heart sank completely. He clenched his hands and suddenly wanted to get up and leave. He didn't want to listen anymore, but reason held him back.
"Brother Xiao, my ability is limited. I can't see what's wrong with your wife, but I can see that if he continues to stay by your side, her condition will get worse."
The ghost doctor looked at Xiao Changhen calmly, seeing the emotions swirling in his eyes, sighed helplessly, and continued to finish his words.
"That's why I said you have two choices. First, keep your wife by your side, but her life will soon be exhausted. Second, send her away, away from you. Maybe she can live a few more years."
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