CHAPTER 397: CHAPTER 259: STRANGE POISON

Yun Sheng and Uncle Yun returned to the Yun Residence.

Inside the residence, the birthday banquet had already been cleared away, and servants were tidying up the courtyard in small groups.

The Yun Family members were nowhere to be seen. Following Uncle Yun, Yun Sheng proceeded towards the inner parts until they reached Yun Bahe’s courtyard.

The Yun Residence was vast, but in recent years, the population had dwindled, leaving the courtyards of the young masters and misses desolate and empty.

Yun Bahe came from a military general background, and his courtyard was quite simple, but it was planted with several tall, broad-leaved parasol trees.

As Yun Sheng entered, she happened to overhear Yun Canglang persuading Yun Bahe.

"Do you really think that I can’t defeat Tian Quezi? Hmph, he was no match for me eight years ago, and will still be no match for me eight years from now," Yun Bahe’s voice could be heard as they entered.

"Uncle Yun, why did you bring her here? Hmph, didn’t someone say they would never set foot in the Yun Residence again in their lifetime?" Upon seeing Yun Sheng and Uncle Yun come in, Yun Bahe’s old eyes revealed a trace of delight, but immediately afterwards, he awkwardly turned his head away.

His demeanor was just like that of a child who has quarreled with a playmate.

Muttering in her heart, Yun Sheng thought this old man was indeed becoming more childlike with age.

"Father, Sheng’er is here; why bother saying things that will upset her? If you really drive her away, I’m afraid you’ll spend another sleepless night," Yun Canglang found his father’s increasingly childlike behavior baffling as he grew older.

He had previously heard from Yun Sheng that Yun Bahe had damaged his cultivation years ago while rescuing him, making it difficult to advance further in the Martial Realm ever since.

Earlier, he had also carefully observed Tian Quezi, whose eyes were bright, and whose heavenly court looked full and vibrant.

Tian Quezi was over a decade younger than Yun Bahe, and as a Sacrificial Martial Saint of the Hou Qin Imperial Family, he must have been well-cared for over the years, with his cultivation advancing nonstop. With this, the outcome of the fight between the two men was uncertain.

"I did say I would never enter the Yun Residence in this lifetime, but I meant not as a descendant of the Yun Family. Today, I am here as a doctor. The Old General will soon represent Great Zhou in the Martial Saint competition, a contest arising over the Purple Gold Vein. Despite the trouble, I will deign to give you a medical check-up," Yun Sheng had been dealing with Yun Bahe for quite some time now, and she was already highly immune to the old man’s poisonous tongue and provocations.

"What kind of medical check-up? I’ve been to battle more times than you’ve had meals in your life. Did any of those times require a doctor’s check-up? I’m not that precious," Yun Bahe retorted with puffed-up indignation.

"If you refuse the check-up, let’s not find out you’ve been hiding some old man’s illness because you’re afraid of being embarrassed by the results," Yun Sheng countered his bluster, and true to form, Yun Bahe got agitated.

"Who says I have an old man’s illness? I can still eat three large bowls of rice in one meal. Let’s do the check-up then. Who’s afraid of whom?" Yun Bahe declared and sat upright, preparing himself.

Yun Sheng stepped forward and began the check-up.

After the examination, Yun Sheng didn’t find anything unusual.

"How is it? My body is in great condition, strong enough to cripple Tian Quezi with one punch. How dare he cause trouble at my birthday feast. This time, I will make sure that both Hou Qin and Tang Yuan pay both their wives and soldiers!" Yun Bahe boasted triumphantly.

"The check-up isn’t over yet, stop being so pleased with yourself," Yun Sheng said irritably. She then reached out, grabbed Yun Bahe’s wrist, and pressed her fingers against it.

If there’s nothing wrong with Yun Bahe’s body, he shouldn’t have any issues in the competition. But how to explain the premonition of bloodshed?

With a slight movement of her brows, the Marrow Jade Technique quietly surged into Yun Bahe’s body.

The Marrow Jade Technique flowing within Yun Sheng’s body was a Taoist cultivation technique, primarily for cultivating one’s moral character and nurturing the body, which couldn’t be more perfect for caring and moistening the body. It also granted Yun Sheng the sharpest sense of touch.

Just how profound was Yun Bahe’s cultivation? As soon as the Super Strength within Yun Sheng entered his body, his own fighting spirit reacted instantly.

"Eh, what kind of power is this little girl using? It’s neither fighting spirit nor Magic Power," Yun Bahe quickly realized that his fighting spirit, from its initial restlessness to living in peace, had actually automatically made way for the Marrow Jade Technique flowing into Yun Sheng’s body.

The power of Yun Sheng’s Marrow Jade Technique continued to circulate throughout Yun Bahe’s body, muscles, blood, dantian...

Yun Sheng’s complexion changed slightly, and her fingers retracted as if they had been pricked by a needle.

Inside Yun Bahe’s body...

Her change of expression was subtle but did not escape the notice of the three people present.

Yun Canglang knew Yun Sheng’s personality very well; the girl was always calm. Last time, even at the critical moment of treating her own hand, she remained composed. But just now, her face changed color.

"Sheng’er, how is it?" Yun Canglang hurriedly asked.

"Little girl, there’s no need for pretense. Whether it’s good or bad, just say it. This old man can take it," Yun Bahe had noticed the change in Yun Sheng’s expression.

"This match cannot go on," Yun Sheng also knew that it was pointless to disguise anything in front of Yun Bahe, so she cut straight to the point.

"Why can it not go on? There’s nothing wrong with my body," Yun Bahe would have turned around and left if he had not witnessed Yun Sheng’s medical skill with his own eyes.

"The body has no problems, but a match cannot ensue. In other words, it is fine for ordinary people to have a match, but if the opponent is Tian Quezi, then it’s a different story," Yun Sheng frowned, "Old General, there’s something wrong with your blood, and you cannot undergo Beast Blood Frenzy again."

Beast Blood Frenzy is the ultimate method for a Martial Artist to tap into their potential.

Martial Artists, unlike Mages and Summoners, do not possess heaven-defying magic or Summoned Beasts to aid them; their only advantage is the robust physique formed through countless instances of Beast Blood Fusion during their ascension in the Martial Realm.

When Yun Sheng had earlier examined Yun Bahe’s body, she noticed that his physical condition had indeed improved compared to a few months ago when she last checked, likely due to his cessation of alcohol.

But when she used the Marrow Jade Technique to conduct a deeper examination, she discovered something abnormal with Yun Bahe’s blood.

Yun Sheng felt that Yun Bahe’s blood would react violently as soon as it came into contact with any Inner Strength (whether it was fighting spirit or the power of the Marrow Jade Technique), almost like a river swelling violently after a torrential rain.

In such a state, if Yun Bahe were to mobilize all his fighting spirit and suffer an injury, his blood might very well flow in reverse, ultimately rupturing out of his body.

Both Yun Canglang and Uncle Yun were astonished.

"What do you mean by that, you little girl? What’s wrong with my blood?" Yun Bahe was a Martial Saint, and throughout his life, each breakthrough in the Martial Realm had involved an instance of Beast Blood Fusion.

His last Beast Blood Fusion involved slaying a Commander-level Demon Beast, which elevated him to Martial Saint after integrating its blood.

Being unable to go into Beast Blood Frenzy meant that Yun Bahe had already lost this match.