Zhuge Lingyun did not take Jiang Wuming directly back to Dragon Country from London.
After leaving the martial arts arena, the two went directly to the Royal British Hospital at the Tower of London to visit Ren Xiaoyao.
When they arrived at the hospital, Ren Xiaoyao's surgery had just begun.
Zhujian was outside the operating room, and had not yet had time to deal with his injuries.
"Master Zhuge, Wuming!"
Seeing Zhuge Lingyun leading Jiang Wuming over, Zhujian immediately stepped forward, bowed to Zhuge Lingyun, his expression very excited.
Because after arriving at the hospital, he logged into the divine network live broadcast room with his mobile phone and saw Zhuge Lingyun's invincible demeanor. He also knew that the old man had deterred the entire God of War Hall by himself, forcing Saint Lun @ Roman to back down and restoring the dignity of the Dragon Country martial arts world!
"What's the situation inside?"
Zhuge Lingyun pointed to the operating room.
"Master Zhuge, Master Ren's surgery has just started. Lianyi is the chief surgeon, and the other elite members of the medical team are cooperating."
Zhujian replied, then seeing Zhuge Lingyun's old face filled with worry, he added, "Lianyi had already provided emergency treatment to Master Ren in the martial arts arena. Master Ren is not in mortal danger at the moment."
"En."
Zhuge Lingyun nodded slightly, secretly relieved.
He had waited for the God of War Hall, led by Saint Lun @ Roman, to reveal its true colors and show its trump cards before stepping forward to act, achieving the maximum possible effect, but at the 'sacrifice' of Ren Xiaoyao.
If Ren Xiaoyao had any serious mishap, Zhuge Lingyun would be guilt-ridden for the rest of his life.
"Master Zhujian, I'll stay here with Grandpa Zhuge. You should go and get your injuries treated."
Jiang Wuming saw that Zhujian's injuries had not yet been treated and said.
"Alright."
Zhujian nodded, then left with a member of the Dragon Country delegation's medical team.
Only Jiang Wuming and Zhuge Lingyun remained at the operating room door.
"Although Ren Xiaoyao is only a four-star God of War, his martial arts talent is not weaker than mine. He dedicated himself to theoretical research in martial arts for the sake of teaching and nurturing students, which delayed his cultivation. He has made great contributions to the martial arts world in Dragon Country and even globally.
I admire him greatly, but he has a lot of opinions about me. Ever since the end of that divine war twelve years ago, he has cut off all contact with me."
Zhuge Lingyun suddenly spoke.
"Why?"
Jiang Wuming was puzzled. In his opinion, both Zhuge Lingyun and Ren Xiaoyao were pillars of the Dragon Country martial arts world, and they should have had a good relationship.
"Because of your father."
Zhuge Lingyun said with a wry smile, "Although your father was a disciple of the Dragon Gate, he also spent some time at the East Sea Martial Arts Academy and was also a disciple of Ren Xiaoyao.
Back then, when your mother had an accident, your father massacred the Zhao family, which shook Dragon Country and even the world. Ren Xiaoyao was the first to stand up to protect your father. He blamed me for not protecting your father in time and held a grudge against me. Since then, he has never met with me again.
Even when your father died on the battlefield and the funeral was held, because I was presiding over it, he did not attend your father's funeral. He only went after I left.
However, his care for your father was no less than mine. Otherwise, he would not have overcome all objections and erected a statue of your father at the entrance of the martial arts arena at the East Sea Martial Arts Academy!"
"Grandpa Ren once told me that my father was his greatest pride in this life."
Jiang Wuming nodded slightly, believing what Zhuge Lingyun said and could feel the bond between Ren Xiaoyao and his father.
In fact, he knew very well that Ren Xiaoyao's meticulous care for him was largely to make up for the regrets of the past.
Zhuge Lingyun said no more, as if recalling past events, his old face momentarily dazed.
A moment later, hurried footsteps echoed from the hospital corridor.
Jiang Wuming looked in the direction of the sound and saw Qi Wufu, Long Yongjie, and Gu Tianlong quickly approaching the operating room.
"What's the situation with Xiaoyao now?"
Qi Wufu flashed forward, arriving before Jiang Wuming and Zhuge Lingyun, and asked.
"Lianyi is performing surgery on him. He should be out of danger," Jiang Wuming replied.
Qi Wufu was secretly relieved at the words, cast his gaze at Zhuge Lingyun, wanting to say something, but saw Long Yongjie and Gu Tianlong also arrive beside him, so he remained silent.
"Sect Master!"
Long Yongjie and Gu Tianlong bowed and greeted Zhuge Lingyun simultaneously.
"Long Yongjie, I was in seclusion for twelve years and handed over the management of the Dragon Gate to you, and this is how you manage it?"
Zhuge Lingyun emerged from his memories, frowned, and rebuked Long Yongjie, "Look at the successor you chose! You have completely disgraced the Dragon Gate!"
"I'm sorry, Sect Master. Yongjie is incompetent!"
Long Yongjie lowered his head in shame, not daring to look at Zhuge Lingyun.
"Sect Master, everything is the disciple's fault..."
Gu Tianlong also looked embarrassed and subconsciously opened his mouth, intending to take all the blame upon himself.
As the eldest young master of the Gu family, he was well-versed in social etiquette and knew that he couldn't let Long Yongjie take the blame for him.
"Kneel down!"
Zhuge Lingyun interrupted Gu Tianlong. His voice was not loud, but it was like a thunderclap, startling Gu Tianlong.
"Thump—"
Startled, Gu Tianlong knelt on the ground with a terrified expression, not daring to breathe.
Because he knew very well that if Zhuge Lingyun was dissatisfied with him, even if he was the eldest young master of the Gu family and a personal disciple of Long Yongjie, he would be expelled from the Dragon Gate!
"You know what you have done, and there is no need to defend yourself. Reflect and repent properly," Zhuge Lingyun said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Gu Tianlong fearfully obeyed, not daring to make any defense.
Two hours later, the operating room door opened. Li Lianyi, wearing surgical scrubs, with a pale face and sweat beading on her forehead, appeared.
"Lianyi, is Master Ren alright?"
Jiang Wuming rushed forward and asked.
Zhuge Lingyun, Qi Wufu, and Long Yongjie also quickly followed. Gu Tianlong remained kneeling on the ground, not daring to get up, nor even lifting his head.
It seemed he didn't want Li Lianyi to see him in his pathetic state, kneeling and repenting.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't preserve Master Ren's martial cultivation." Li Lianyi said with self-reproach.
Swish swish swish...
As Li Lianyi spoke, the faces of Jiang Wuming, Qi Wufu, and Long Yongjie changed.
"Child, there's no need to blame yourself. Given his condition at the time, it was already very difficult to save his life."
Zhuge Lingyun stepped forward and comforted Li Lianyi.
Although he was not present at the time, he had witnessed the entire battle between Ren Xiaoyao and Tyler and knew how perilous Ren Xiaoyao's situation was.
"Yes, Lianyi, don't blame yourself."
Qi Wufu also echoed the words of comfort.
Without a response, Li Lianyi, with reddened eyes, looked at Jiang Wuming apologetically.
She knew what Ren Xiaoyao had done for Jiang Wuming and how much Jiang Wuming respected Ren Xiaoyao. Their relationship was like that of a grandfather and grandson.
"It's alright, you did your best."
Jiang Wuming could feel Li Lianyi's apology and said.
"Child, has Xiaoyao woken up?"
This time, before Li Lianyi could say anything, Zhuge Lingyun asked again.
"Zhuge Lingyun, everyone else can come in, but you can't. I don't want to see you."
As soon as Zhuge Lingyun finished speaking, Ren Xiaoyao's voice came from inside.
Zhuge Lingyun gave a wry smile, then led Qi Wufu and Long Yongjie quickly towards the operating room. Jiang Wuming and Li Lianyi followed behind.
In the operating room, Ren Xiaoyao's surgery was over, but he was still connected to various instruments. His vital signs were stable, he was completely out of mortal danger, and he had regained consciousness.
"Zhuge Lingyun, have you no shame? I said I don't want to see you..."
On the hospital bed, Ren Xiaoyao saw Zhuge Lingyun and was furious, scolding him.
"Xiaoyao, I'm sorry..."
Zhuge Lingyun apologized to Ren Xiaoyao with remorse.
"If this apology is for the matter of Jiang Zhan back then, I accept it. But if it's for today's matter, then you are humiliating me—everything we do is for Dragon Country. Even if I die in the martial arts arena, I will do it without hesitation!"
Ren Xiaoyao interrupted Zhuge Lingyun.
Zhuge Lingyun smiled and said no more.
Jiang Wuming, however, felt a slight tremor in his heart.
At this moment, he suddenly felt that whether it was his father, or the two old men before him, or even many martial artists in Dragon Country, they had done a lot and sacrificed a lot for this country, but they had no regrets!
Just as this thought crossed Jiang Wuming's mind, Li Lianyi beside him suddenly swayed and fell towards him.
"What's wrong?"
Jiang Wuming's face changed, and he instinctively supported Li Lianyi.
"Lianyi, in order to treat Master Ren, she used several sets of ancient medical acupuncture techniques consecutively, and her energy was too depleted."
Li Xiaoman explained.
Jiang Wuming heard this and instinctively looked at Li Lianyi in his arms. He saw that her beautiful face was completely devoid of color, and she looked extremely tired.
"Wuming, you should take Lianyi back to the hotel to rest first," Qi Wufu said.
"Alright."
Jiang Wuming nodded, then picked up Li Lianyi and left the operating room.
Whoosh!
Outside the operating room, Gu Tianlong was still kneeling on the ground. Seeing Jiang Wuming holding Li Lianyi, his face instantly changed drastically!
Jiang Wuming, carrying Li Lianyi, brushed past Gu Tianlong, completely ignoring him, not even looking at him.
Crack!
Gu Tianlong clenched his fists, his facial muscles contorted, and his face was filled with hatred!
Because.
Supreme glory, beloved beauty...
Everything he had once dreamed of, Jiang Wuming had obtained.
And he could only kneel on the ground and look up!
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