The more people that knew about this, the more disadvantageous it would be for me. Even if it hadn't been exposed yet, I had an ominous premonition. Previously, in the secret room, the bloody scene of people being slaughtered without batting an eye and the words of that young man were still reverberating in my head.
I also understood that the truth couldn't be concealed. Once this matter was made known to everyone, there would be a few people who wouldn't be able to escape. Senior Sun would be the first to bear the brunt. Master and Du Hongchen wouldn't be any better. If I were to become the commander-in-chief's right-hand man, he might be even more unlucky. After all, from what Curator Du had said, this thing was too evil. If it caused chaos in the martial arts world, no one would be able to suppress it.
Therefore, before I could completely control it, or erase the Blood Demon's remnant consciousness, I wouldn't rashly agree to his request. That was why I was so direct. The commander-in-chief looked embarrassed. He was speechless after being repeatedly rejected.
It should be known that this wasn't a small favor. There was no need for Kong Rong to let me have a pear, but I always had an excuse to refuse. Fortunately, he was experienced now. If he was still in his forties or fifties, he would have already pointed at my nose and cursed me.
He stared at me for a few seconds and couldn't help but shake his head. "I'll listen to you. I'll listen to you. This old man is already old, so I don't have much authority. You brat, you're a complete anomaly. Other people would rack their brains for power and status, but to you, it's dispensable … This old man really doesn't know what to say about you."
Facing the commander-in-chief's sigh, I forced a smile and comforted him. "Grandpa Shangguan, your body is still healthy. It won't be a problem for you to hold on for a few more years. You have to believe me. I won't let you wait for too long."
My words revealed my confidence and calmness. The commander-in-chief didn't doubt my words at all. After all, in a short span of two to three months, I had achieved such brilliant results. He firmly believed that I would achieve even more glory in the near future.
"Sigh, this old man wants to hold on for a few more years. My body is getting weaker day by day. Cough, cough."
As he said that, he hastily took out a small towel from his pocket and covered his mouth, letting out a violent coughing sound.
I took a closer look and saw a layer of blood on the white towel, which made my heart ache. "Grandpa Shangguan, didn't you go to the hospital?"
Actually, I know my body well. If I can hold on for another year or so, I'll be satisfied. You and Wan 'er should hurry up. Maybe you'll have a chance to see your child again! "He coughed for a long time. His face was pale, and he staggered as he walked. I hurried to support him.
Sigh, old people are like this. When they get old, they have to accept their old age. Hearing his words, I felt my heart ache. Ordinary people might envy the commander-in-chief's position, but he envied Senior Sun who lived a free and unfettered life in the mountains. It was a pity that it was an extravagant wish for him. In that moment of emotion, I wanted to promise him that I would do my best to share his burden. However, the current me was just barely passable. Only I knew that without the power of darkness and the remnant of the Blood Demon's consciousness, I wasn't considered strong.
From what the commander-in-chief said, it seemed that he wanted to break off the engagement with the Ouyang family. This was a good thing. A narrow-minded person like Ouyang Jun definitely couldn't be married off. Not long ago, he had expressed his monstrous hatred on the phone.
"Why don't you go abroad for treatment?" I asked in puzzlement.
You should know about Guan Yimin, Guan Ruolan's grandfather. In the field of medicine, he's the best in the country. He started treating me five years ago. If it wasn't for his miraculous hands, I might not even be able to live past the age of eighty. But a month ago, he told me that he only has a year left to live. Aren't you just wasting my time by going overseas? "Guan Yimin's face was filled with disdain. He was Guan Ruolan's grandfather. He's the best in the field of medicine in the country. Five years ago, he started treating me. If it wasn't for his miraculous hands, I might not even be able to live past the age of eighty.
Obviously, Shangguan Guoqiang had a patriotic heart. He spoke tactfully, but when he mentioned the prosperity of the country, his face showed an impassioned and proud expression.
A year and a half … Speaking of which, it was possible that I only had a year and a half left to live. After all, the prophecy had been made more than a thousand years ago, and almost every person who had the remnant consciousness of the Blood Devil had fulfilled it. This was the most terrifying part.
However, I had obtained the King of Medicine's inheritance. Not only did I have exquisite medical skills, but I also had the art of alchemy. In that strange scene, Doctor Sun had also said that I had the opportunity to redeem myself through medical skills. Perhaps, I could also practice medicine to save the dying and heal the injured like him.
After the competition, the most urgent thing to do was to study medical skills. With the King of Medicine's inheritance, I believed that it would be easy for me to find the way. At that time, not only would I be able to treat sister-in-law and Liu Jie, but I would also be able to save the commander-in-chief!
Otherwise, if a good person like him were to fall, it would be a great loss to the Nan Yun Province and even the whole country of Hua Xia.
However, the current me hadn't started to explore, so I couldn't brag rashly. Otherwise, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
"Grandpa Shangguan, your mentality is better. At least, you can see the hope of the future, right?" I said with a cheeky smile, as if I were praising myself.
"Yes, meeting you is a blessing from the heavens. At least, I won't have to leave with regrets."
The commander-in-chief looked at me and smiled. However, he coughed lightly, so I could only pat his back to ease his breathing.
An ordinary person like the commander-in-chief couldn't withstand the power of the qi. He could only have a slim chance of survival through medical treatment.
After that, I sent the commander-in-chief to the hotel room and prepared to look for Little Cherry. I was filled with longing for this little lass. I just wanted to embrace her in my arms tonight and dote on her. Only then would I be able to ease my longing for her.
Little Cherry was staying in the suite next door. I knocked on the door excitedly. This little girl was quite vigilant. She peeked through the peephole. After discovering that it was me, she happily opened the door.