Chapter 57: Reversing Heaven's Will, Prolonging Life (Third Update)

  The time has come.

  Listening to Jiang Xu's four words, both Liu Linghua and Liu Lingqing changed their faces.

  From heaven to hell, the mood of Liu Linghua brothers at this moment is so different. Originally, they were worried about Liu Lao's illness, but both brothers ignored the most important point.

  Liu Lao has already grown old, and with the suffering of illness over the years, his body is already at the end of its lifespan.

  These three months of life were still under the condition that Jiang Xiu cured Liu Lao, otherwise, it is uncertain whether Liu Lao could live for two more months.

  Liu Zhi Ning's beautiful eyes widened as she stared at Jiang Xu, her exquisite face already revealing an uncontrollable sorrow.

  Just then, a loud roar rang out.

  "What nonsense are you talking about? How could my grandfather possibly be dead? You're a quack doctor, believe it or not, I'll knock you flat with one punch."

  The speaker was Liu Zhuoyuan, who only saw him staring at Jiang Xu with his tiger eyes and rushed over. If it wasn't for being pulled back by Liu Linghua, he would have rushed over and knocked Jiang Xu to the ground.

  But even so, Liu Zhuoyuan still stared at Jiang Xu with a face full of grief and anger, his eyes extremely frightening.

  "What nonsense."

  Liu Lao's gaze directly looked towards Liu Zhuoyuan, he only let out a light shout, but an aura of supreme authority had already naturally emanated from him.

  Liu Zhuoyuan's body suddenly shook violently, and then under Liu Lao's gaze, he quickly calmed down.

  Then Liu Lao turned around.

  Looking at Jiang Xu, Liu Lao's originally calm and peaceful eyes flashed a weak unusual color for the first time.

  He actually had a premonition of his impending death, but Liu Lao never mentioned it, not wanting to worry his children and grandchildren.

  He also knew that his illness was no longer important whether it was cured or not, but he still agreed to let Liu Lingqing bring Jiang Xu back.

  Liu Lao didn't expect that Jiang Xu, a young man of his age, would possess such astonishing medical skills, not only having the confidence to cure his illness but also being able to see through his impending doom at a glance.

  Or perhaps it was destined by heaven.

  It would be better if Jiang Xu said this.

  "Little brother, no wonder Chang Ying holds your medical skills in such high esteem. It seems that indeed the younger generation is to be feared." A faint hint of sadness appeared on Liu Lao's face, and he said: "Life and death are unpredictable. Actually, at my age, I should have long seen through life and death."

  Jiang Xu smiled and said with great certainty: "Liu Lao, you haven't seen through it."

  Liu Lao didn't deny it, but instead smiled calmly and said: "That's right, I really didn't see through it, nor did I see into it. Actually, in my heart, I've always hoped that the heavens would lend me a few more years of life, but... alas."

  Liu Lao sighed softly, he wasn't reluctant to leave this world, but rather, he couldn't bear to part with his children and grandchildren.

  If he falls now, the Liu family will definitely face a huge impact. Neither Liu Linghua nor Liu Lingqing has climbed to a position where they can protect themselves, nor have they obtained enough power to protect themselves.

  He hopes that the heavens can give him five years of time, just five years will do, and after five years, he can complete his deployment. Whether it is Liu Lingqing or Liu Linghua, they can make further progress, and the power of the Liu family can truly be consolidated.

  Even if he leaves this world at that time, the Liu family can still stand tall and unshakeable. In ten years, they will undoubtedly become the true pinnacle of power in Huaxia once again.

  Unfortunately, his time has come.

  Don't mention five years of time, even if it's just half a year or one year, it's probably an unaffordable luxury.

  As they listened to what Old Man Liu had said, the Liu brothers were almost all teary-eyed, because Old Man Liu's words directly confirmed what Jiang Xu had said.

  The two brothers, how could they not know the meaning of their father's words and not understand their father's painstaking efforts for their future? For their sake, their father has spent countless heart and soul over the years, and even now, he is still worried about them.

  However, power and influence are important, but in the eyes of Liu Linghua and Liu Lingqing, they cannot be compared to their father's life. If it were possible to let their father live a few more years, both brothers would be willing to give up everything they have now.

  Jiang Xu was quietly watching, he was seriously thinking about a question.

  Finally, Jiang Xuh made up his mind.

  His gaze turned to Liu Lao, and he said word by word: "Liu Lao, the heavens cannot lend you five years of life, but I think I should be able to lend it to you."

  "What?!"

  Listening to Jiang Xu's words, even a character like Liu Lao couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

  Liu Linghua and the others didn't even need to be mentioned, they were almost completely petrified, and by the time they came back to their senses, their faces were almost all filled with irrepressible excitement.

  He Changying looked at Jiang Xu's eyes, and was excited to be somewhat fervent.

  Reversing the heavens and prolonging life, this is one of the two highest realms in the legend of Chinese medicine, the other being reviving the dead. However, He Changying never even dreamed that he would be able to witness such a legendary divine technique in his lifetime.

  If he could see it with his own eyes, he would have no regrets in this life.

  "Little brother, you say you can help me live for five more years?" Liu Lao's voice was also noticeably more excited at this moment.

  "That's right."

  Jiang Xu nodded slightly and continued, "Help me prepare 108 candles and silver needles. Also, I need a spacious environment. When I'm administering the needles, absolutely no one can disturb me."

  "No problem, I'll go prepare these right away."

  Liu Lingqing directly took over the tasks entrusted by Jiang Xu, let alone this small matter, as long as he could make his father live a few more years, Liu Lingqing would do his best to complete anything.

  Liu Linghua quickly asked: "Jiang Xu, is there anything else that needs to be prepared?"

  "It's okay, just arrange for two people to help me when the time comes."

  Jiang Xu's tone paused slightly, then he directly said to Liu Lao: "Liu Lao, I'll help you treat your illness first, and after nightfall, I'll help you prolong your life."

  Defying the heavens to extend one's life, every step is crucial. The three major factors of timing, geography and harmony must all be present; if any one of them is lacking, even with Jiang Xue's medical skills, extreme caution must still be exercised.

  "It's okay."

  Liu Lao shook his head slightly and said, "Jiang Xu, you've come from afar, so take a rest first. Ling Hua, go tell the kitchen to prepare lunch."

  At this time, probably only someone like Liu Lao can remain so calm.

  "Alright."

  Liu Linghua responded with a crisp "yes", then left in big strides together with Liu Lingqing.

  However, before leaving, Liu Linghua glared at Liu Zhuoyuan with a very stern gaze. Liu Zhuoyuan was so ashamed by his father's glare that he thought for a moment and then walked quickly towards Jiang Xu.

  "Jiang Xu, I was impulsive just now, sorry." Liu Zhuoyuan said with a apologetic face, his tone extremely sincere.

  Jiang Xu naturally wouldn't take this small matter to heart, and smiled calmly: "You don't need to apologize, it's just a small thing. If I were you, I'd probably do the same."

  Liu Zhuoyuan was somewhat embarrassed and scratched his head, he really couldn't control himself just now, if it wasn't for his father holding him back, he might have really beaten Jiang Xu up.

  Mr. Liu smiled as he watched the scene, then turned to Liu Yicong and said, "Yicong, take Jiang Xu little brother to Yunlan Pavilion to rest for a while."

  "Okay, Grandpa."

  Liu Zhining responded with a sound, then accompanied Jiang Xu towards a wooden corridor on the left.

  Walking with Liu Zhi Ning, Jiang Xu can feel the absolute beauty of Liu Zhi Ning even more. Her skin is as delicate as snow, and it seems like it could be broken by a mere touch. Jiang Xu can also smell the refreshing and pure scent on Liu Zhi Ning's body.

  It was a very special fragrance, like the osmanthus in the vast mountain valleys, ethereal and refreshing, almost perfectly blending with Liu Yining's transcendent temperament.

  Of course, Jiang Xu's gaze was more appreciative.

  The closer he got, the more unreal it felt. The feeling was as if he were in a dream.

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