For Ye Tiancheng, this was a difficult choice. The little true qi he had left needed to be allocated wisely.
If he were to confront Ouyang Xinuo, he wouldn't be able to save Liu Lan Ying's life. Ye Tiancheng was currently using all his strength just to keep the woman alive, making her situation extremely critical.
"Don't worry about him. That bastard will get what's coming to him. I need to save you, Lan Ying. You absolutely cannot be harmed. If something happens to you because of me, I'll never find peace in this life!"
Overwhelmed by fear and worry, Ye Tiancheng kept trying to convince himself not to dwell on the worst-case scenarios. Liu Lan Ying couldn't possibly be that unlucky, and he himself couldn't be so out of luck.
"Kill him, otherwise he'll continue to do evil. You must never let this person appear again. Don't worry about my life. It doesn't matter if I die, but he absolutely cannot be allowed to live."
Liu Lan Ying gritted her teeth. She didn't need to live anymore; as long as that detestable man was thoroughly dealt with, she would feel it was worth dying for. Otherwise, her death would be in vain.
"Stop talking. Don't waste your strength. I need you to live, I need you to live safely. Only then can I have peace of mind. If something happens to you, I won't be able to live either."
After speaking, Ye Tiancheng chose to use his true qi to protect Liu Lan Ying. He knew very well that his conscience wouldn't allow him to use this true qi against Ouyang Xinuo. Even if Ouyang Xinuo didn't do anything this time, Ye Tiancheng would accept it, as his friend's life was the most important thing, and everything else had to take a backseat.
Fortunately, things weren't as dire as they could have been. Before Liu Lan Ying's breath gave out, Ye Tiancheng used his true qi to protect her heart meridian. Although, as an ordinary person, Liu Lan Ying's body and spirit had suffered indelible trauma, she was alive. As long as she was alive, there was hope, and things weren't so terrible.
"That's great. I finally managed to save your life. As long as you're alive, nothing else matters. My life doesn't matter either. I just want you to live well."
After Ye Tiancheng finished speaking, his vision went black, and he quickly fainted. It had been an unforgettable day for him. Seeing person after person leave his side had filled Ye Tiancheng with helplessness and heartache. Today was better; he had managed to save the life of the important girl. It was truly wonderful.
Ye Tiancheng didn't know how long he slept. When he woke up, he saw a stark white ceiling. The fan was turning listlessly. His nose and mouth were filled with the strong smell of disinfectant, a smell so nauseating it felt like he could vomit at any moment.
"Liu Lan Ying!"
His mind had been blank, but suddenly those unpleasant memories surfaced, terrifying him. Ye Tiancheng quickly shouted, fearing the news that Liu Lan Ying had died. The thought alone was dreadful.
"Brother Ye, don't be afraid. She's alright. She's in another ward now. Although she's very weak, the doctor said she's passed the critical stage. She's no longer in any danger, you can rest assured."
Finally, Ye Tiancheng's heart settled. Who knew how anxious he had been before hearing the definitive news from Fatty? Now, he was finally less troubled.
"Then I need to go see Liu Lan Ying. I need to see her safe with my own eyes to feel at ease. You don't know, such a fragile woman, she was willing to give up her life at a critical moment. I don't know how I'll ever repay this kindness."
Ye Tiancheng was truly frustrated. Thinking about it made him incredibly annoyed. To think that there were such bothersome things in the world. He hated owing women the most, yet he found himself indebted to one. Wasn't this enough to drive him mad? He truly didn't know how he would face Liu Lan Ying in the future.
"Alright, but Brother Ye, please take care of yourself. You're already quite weak. Don't be impulsive and do anything rash. Try to control yourself. Miss Liu is fine, you don't need to worry about that."
Thinking back now, it was truly frightening. It was good that people were alive. As long as Ye Tiancheng rested well and recovered his energy, he would regain more true qi. With that, he could treat Liu Lan Ying, restore her body to normal, and prevent her from feeling any more pain.
"Okay, I know I need to take things slow, but I have to see Liu Lan Ying. If I don't see her, I can't find peace in my heart. Thinking about it now makes me agitated."
Seeing that he couldn't be dissuaded and that Ye Tiancheng was truly determined, Fatty, despite his concern for his brother's health, had no choice but to comply. For now, he had to follow Ye Tiancheng's wishes.
"Alright, then it's settled. I'll take you to see her. Miss Liu is truly fine, I can guarantee that."
Even with Fatty's assurance, Ye Tiancheng didn't dare to believe it. He had to see it with his own eyes. He quickly went to see her and found Liu Lan Ying lying on the hospital bed, looking so weak she seemed on the verge of leaving this world at any moment. This made Ye Tiancheng extremely anxious, and the thought gave him a headache.
"Fatty, although Liu Lan Ying is fine now, she hasn't woken up. This truly makes me uneasy. I need to quickly accumulate some true qi."
Ye Tiancheng suddenly thought of Lin Xue. Earlier, Lin Xue had fainted from shock after seeing Ouyang's body. At this moment, using his disciple's spiritual energy felt a bit inconsiderate.
"How is Xue'er now?"
"She's sleeping at home, seemingly unwilling to wake up. I have no idea. I've been waiting for Miss Xue to come over, but she's been sleeping. I don't know when she'll wake up. I think Ouyang's death has hit her very hard. It's uncertain when Miss Xue will wake up."
Ye Tiancheng didn't want to dwell on Lin Xue's situation anymore. This disciple caused him a lot of distress. At this point, it was impossible to explain what was going on. All he hoped was that Lin Xue was alright. If she had even the slightest problem, Ye Tiancheng would be worried sick, to the point of wishing he could die.
"I don't plan on relying on Xue'er. I'll probably have to rely on myself to solve the problem. But it's alright, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. I refuse to believe there are any difficulties that cannot be overcome."
Ye Tiancheng's ambition ignited. When it came to his friends' problems, he was always full of fighting spirit. Ye Tiancheng had to take responsibility for his friends' predicaments, as they had all been dragged into this because of him. They didn't need to suffer these hardships; it was all because of him that they endured such undeserved calamities. Therefore, Ye Tiancheng had to hold up the entire situation at critical moments and protect everyone well. This was the most important thing for Ye Tiancheng, and it was his bottom line as a person. He couldn't let his friends sacrifice so much for him; he would never be able to live with himself.
While Ye Tiancheng was talking with Fatty, Liu Lan Ying suddenly woke up. Seeing her awake, Ye Tiancheng's first reaction was joy. Regardless of what others said, as long as he saw her awake and acting like a normal person, Ye Tiancheng would believe it. Otherwise, it was possible that Fatty had colluded with the doctor, intentionally trying to give him psychological comfort.
"Liu Lan Ying, you're finally awake! That's great. I'm so glad you're alright. I was so scared something would happen to you, I was terrified."
Ye Tiancheng tightly held Liu Lan Ying's hand until she couldn't help but speak, "Brother Ye, please don't be like this. It makes me feel guilty. I didn't do anything extraordinary; I just acted according to my conscience. Your reaction puts more pressure on me."
Tears even welled up in Ye Tiancheng's eyes. He quickly wiped them away. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. It's all my fault. I made you feel bad, and I almost failed to save your life, leaving you in this state. I truly apologize deeply."
Now that things had happened, what else could be done? Perhaps nothing. The only thing that could be done was to try to make amends and prevent things from getting worse.
"Brother Ye, it's already wonderful that I'm alive. When I made that decision, I was prepared to die. I never expected to have a chance to live. I'm already very fortunate. Brother Ye, thank you. Thank you for choosing to save me at the critical moment."
Ye Tiancheng didn't even care if Ouyang Xinuo had been completely annihilated. At that moment, all he thought about was saving his friend's life. Looking back now, he didn't regret his decision at all. This was the most correct decision. Only good friends were his precious wealth; nothing else was that important.
"You don't need to worry. We've already covered that bastard Ouyang Xinuo with a sack. This scoundrel won't have an easy time for a while. We've captured him and sent away all of Ouyang's relatives. Now Ouyang Xinuo is truly at our mercy and absolutely won't dare to act recklessly again. He's under our control now."
Speaking of this matter, Fatty felt particularly gratified. Fatty had no mercy for Ouyang Xinuo. After all, kindness should be reserved for those who truly deserved severe punishment. Such people shouldn't be allowed to live in this world.
"Now that he's harmed Liu Lan Ying like this, he's probably not in good health either. Bring him over, Fatty. I want to see if that bastard Ouyang Xinuo dares to be so arrogant again!"
Ye Tiancheng needed some revenge now. Although it was a very childish act, it was very worthwhile when dealing with a villain like Ouyang Xinuo. This kind of person should be retaliated against in the most direct way. Showing any pity towards such a person would only harm oneself.
"Alright, Ouyang Xinuo is also in this hospital. He's walking crookedly, so he probably doesn't have much strength left. We can just bring him back. I want to punish him properly."
Fatty had also been eager to see this scene, and he intended to do it in front of Liu Lan Ying. Only in front of Liu Lan Ying would it be truly satisfying, as she was a very tragic victim.
Soon, Ouyang Xinuo was brought over, like a prisoner, and thrown into the ward by Fatty. He was in a miserable state, completely devoid of human rights at this moment.