Romantic Medical Immortal

Chapter 573: Rules Are Fixed, People Are Flexible

Yang Cheng saw her face full of shyness and, feeling playful, said with a serious expression, "Then it’s hard to say, it might take even longer."

"Ah? How can I bear that!"

Ni Qingyao was instantly dumbfounded. She had seen Yang Cheng’s assets; if he went on all night without stopping, any strong woman would be worn out.

She considered herself to have strong desires, often secretly satisfying herself in her room, but hearing about an entire night, even longer, made her legs weak.

"Don’t worry, I’ll figure out a way to help you then."

Yang Cheng patted her shoulder, having made a decision in his heart.

Now that the Snake Source Qi has been extracted from Kong Lingwen’s body, Ni Qingyao’s situation can’t be delayed further. He must confront Yun Chan immediately and get the Purifying Spirit Spring.

"Aunty, you head back first; I need to find the Village Chief."

With those words, he quickly walked toward Yun Chan’s house.

At this time, Yun Chan’s mother was cooking and, seeing him coming, immediately greeted him with a smile, "Little Divine Doctor is here! Just right, I’ve stewed some duck, stay and eat."

"Aunty, I won’t eat; Da Shan is at home waiting with a meal. I’ll just say a few words to the Village Chief and head back to eat."

Yang Cheng responded with a cheerful smile.

At this moment, Yun Chan heard the voice and came out. Upon seeing Yang Cheng, her face became somewhat unnatural.

"Village Chief, I have something to discuss with you; can we go inside and talk?"

"Come in."

Yun Chan spoke coolly and turned to enter the house.

As soon as he stepped inside, Yang Cheng smelled a unique fragrance, and on the bed, there was a half-sewn little belly wrap with a pattern of twin lotuses.

Seeing Yang Cheng staring at the belly wrap, Yun Chan’s cheeks turned red, and she hurriedly stuffed the belly wrap under the blanket.

"Speak, what do you want from me?"

She forced herself to speak calmly, not daring to look Yang Cheng in the eye.

"Village Chief, have I done something wrong? Why do you seem to keep avoiding me?"

Yang Cheng was genuinely puzzled; previously, although Yun Chan was somewhat indifferent, she still proactively invited him over for a meal. Now seeing him was like seeing a ghost.

"I haven’t; just say what you came here to say."

Yun Chan shook her head, appearing slightly impatient.

Seeing her unwilling to say more, Yang Cheng didn’t press further, taking a deep breath and saying, "Actually, I came to Hidden Cloud Village not for herb gathering but to find the Purifying Spirit Spring."

Following his words, Yun Chan wasn’t the least bit surprised and coldly sneered, "As expected, these days you’ve been asking villagers about the water source and having kids help you find Spirit Stones, looking to secretly take the Purifying Spirit Spring, right?"

"That’s correct; I was just afraid you’d refuse, so I planned to sneak a bottle out, but I will make material compensations to the village."

Yang Cheng quickly explained, worried that Yun Chan might, in anger, expel them all.

He had searched the village for two days without finding any trace of the Purifying Spirit Spring. Without the Village Chief’s help, he certainly couldn’t find it in a short time.

Yun Chan remained composed as she asked, "What do you need the Purifying Spirit Spring for? Is it to enhance your cultivation?"

The words ’cultivation’ surprised Yang Cheng; he had already probed the villagers and found them ordinary, without any True Qi fluctuation.

Although he hadn’t had much contact with Yun Chan, he had probed slightly during a meal at her home and felt no True Qi then either.

But Yun Chan’s words implied she was a cultivator.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Yang Cheng said, "There are plenty of medicine pills out there to improve cultivation, and I’m an alchemist myself; there’s no need for me to take risks running to Hidden Cloud Village."

"The reason I must acquire the Purifying Spirit Spring is for Ni Qingyao; she has a mysterious illness, and it can only be cured with the Purifying Spirit Spring."

"If Village Chief Yun is willing to give me a bottle of the Purifying Spirit Spring, any cost or materials you need I will arrange and transport over to enable the villagers to live affluent lives."

He spoke with utmost sincerity, gradually moving closer to Yun Chan, his heated breath spraying on her face.

Yun Chan’s beautiful face blushed slightly as she inadvertently moved back, questioning him, "Why have I never heard of a mysterious illness needing the Purifying Spirit Spring for treatment?"

"These days I’ve cured many villagers’ stubborn ailments; you’re aware of my medical skills. I swear on my life, I’ve absolutely no intention of deceiving you."

Yang Cheng raised his hand in oath, looking very serious.

"I was worried you’d find it offensive before, hence I didn’t explicitly mention it upon arriving at Hidden Cloud Village. But now Aunty Ni’s condition is deteriorating; without the Purifying Spirit Spring, she could lose her life at any moment."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chan appeared conflicted, sighed, and spoke honestly, "To be truthful, Hidden Cloud Village does have the Purifying Spirit Spring, but there’s a rule that only villagers can consume it, and even as Village Chief, I can’t break this rule."

"I understand your predicament, but rules are dead; people are alive. There’s a life at stake here; you can make some allowances."

"Moreover, you can discuss with the villagers; I can provide materials or money. As long as they agree, every household can live prosperously."

Yang Cheng was a bit anxious and continued trying to persuade.

"Let me think about it."

Yun Chan softly replied, propping her chin and pondering.

Yang Cheng couldn’t discern her thoughts, so he patiently sat by and waited, his gaze inadvertently scanning over her body.

Hidden Cloud Village is humid year-round, and women wear little; Yun Chan was wearing just a small spaghetti strap top at home, slightly larger than a belly wrap, and a short skirt below, covering her round hips but not those long, beautiful legs.

She concentrated on her thoughts, entirely unaware her strap had slipped off, exposing the soft jade of her fair chest, bouncing before Yang Cheng’s eyes.

Gulp!

Yang Cheng couldn’t help but gulp, immediately drawing Yun Chan’s attention.

She glanced down, quickly covered her chest, and scolded, "You pervert, who allows you to look around!"

"I didn’t do anything, just wanted to remind you your strap slipped; why call me a pervert!"

Yang Cheng looked aggrieved, thinking this woman was indeed rather temperamental.

"If you’re not a pervert, why were you with a woman in the cave overnight..."

In her panic, Yun Chan accidentally revealed her spying from the previous night, and although she stopped talking quickly, it was still clearly heard by Yang Cheng.

"Cave?"

He widened his eyes, grabbing Yun Chan’s hand, his gaze narrowing as he interrogated, "Did you spy in the cave last night?"

"I... I didn’t mean to see it; I just worried you’d steal the Purifying Spirit Spring, so I went up the mountain. Who knew you’d be fooling around in the cave?"

Yun Chan’s face blushed, averting her eyes with embarrassment, wishing she could dig into the ground.

Seeing her so shy, Yang Cheng pressed forward, his tall figure overwhelming.

She raised her hand, slightly pushing against his chest, frowning, "Don’t be so close to me; what are you trying to do?"