53: Chapter 53 Using the Rejuvenation Pill to Save Yu Qing, Chen Yaojia Enters the Inner Sect for a Farewell.

Li Siwen and Chen Yaojia walked together to the Utility Area's Law Enforcement Hall.

Yu Qing was placed in a quiet cubicle. The room was filled with the faint scent of medicine, and the atmosphere was quiet and oppressive.

Pushing open the door, they saw Yu Qing lying on the bed, his face as pale as paper and his breathing weak. His eyes were tightly shut and his brows were furrowed, as if he were still enduring immense pain even in his coma.

His body was wrapped in bandages, with bloodstains faintly seeping through. Even from a distance, one could vaguely sense the chaotic state of his Meridians and his Qi Sea, which was on the verge of collapse. His condition was truly dire.

A Utility Disciple responsible for taking care of him saw the visitors, especially Chen Yaojia, and hurriedly stood up to salute.

Chen Yaojia waved her hand, signaling him to leave first.

The two walked to the bedside.

Looking at Yu Qing's miserable state, Chen Yaojia's heroic brows could not help but furrow with deep sympathy and indignation: "That bastard Chu Youcai! His attack was too vicious!"

Li Siwen's eyes were calm, but a trace of coldness flashed deep within them.

Yu Qing's current state was entirely an undeserved disaster, as he had been implicated solely because of him.

With a thought, he retrieved the jade bottle he had obtained from Tang Jingjing from the System space—the Nine Aperture Origin Restoring Pill.

The moment the stopper was opened, a refreshing, exotic fragrance containing immense vitality and gentle medicinal power instantly filled the room, clearing the air in the entire cubicle. Even Yu Qing's furrowed brows seemed to relax slightly.

Chen Yaojia's beautiful eyes lit up, and she said in surprise: "Such powerful medicinal strength! This Medicinal Pill must be extraordinary!"

Li Siwen nodded slightly and carefully took out the Medicinal Pill, which was the size of a dragon's eye, perfectly round, and gleaming with a warm luster.

He leaned over, gently pried open Yu Qing's teeth, and fed him the Medicinal Pill.

The Medicinal Pill melted upon contact, instantly transforming into a gentle yet vast torrent of medicinal power, surging into Yu Qing's limbs, bones, and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

Visibly, a hint of ruddiness quickly returned to Yu Qing's pale face. His weak breathing began to stabilize and strengthen, and the chaotic and violent Internal Energy throughout his body was gradually soothed and repaired by a soft yet tenacious vitality.

The broken Meridians inside his body, like parched earth meeting sweet rain, began to greedily absorb the medicinal power, slowly but firmly reconnecting and healing.

His Qi Sea, which was on the verge of collapse, was also stabilized and nourished by this powerful medicinal energy, once again radiating a faint light.

Although it would still take a long time to fully recover, the crisis of his Dao foundation being destroyed had been averted, and his injuries were improving at an astonishing speed!

"That's great! It really works!" Seeing this, Chen Yaojia whispered with joy, her hanging heart finally relaxing.

Perhaps it was the stimulation from the medicinal power taking effect, or perhaps he sensed movement from the outside, but Yu Qing's eyelashes fluttered a few times, and he slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were somewhat dazed and weak, but they quickly focused, and he saw the two people by the bed.

"Chen... Senior Sister Chen... Li... Junior Sister Li?" His voice was extremely hoarse and weak, filled with unbelievable surprise.

Especially when he saw that "Li Shiwen" was unharmed, a glimmer of light clearly shone in his eyes, but it was immediately overwhelmed by immense worry and guilt.

He struggled to sit up, but was gently held down by Li Siwen.

"Senior Brother Yu, your injuries have not yet healed. You need to rest quietly; do not move recklessly." Li Siwen (Li Shiwen) said in a calm voice.

"Junior Sister Li... you... it's really great that you're okay..." Yu Qing looked at the "beauty's" face so close by, his tone filled with relief, but then his expression dimmed, filled with painful self-reproach.

"It's... it's all my fault... I am useless... I implicated you, Junior Sister... and even caused you... to challenge Chu Youcai for my sake..."

He had already heard from the attending Disciple that Li Siwen had publicly challenged Chu Youcai to avenge him and had set a three-day life-and-death duel.

This news made his heart ache like being stabbed by a knife, and he felt incomparably guilty.

He felt that not only had he failed to protect the person he admired, but he had instead become a burden, dragging her into an even more dangerous situation.

Li Siwen shook his head, his tone indifferent: "Senior Brother Yu, you speak too seriously. This matter started because of me, and you were implicated. It is only right and proper for me to seek justice for you. Just rest and recover with peace of mind."

To Yu Qing, these words made "Junior Sister Li" seem even more gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and righteous. His heart was filled with a mix of being touched and self-reproach.

His eyes turned red as he said: "No... that's not it... it's because my strength was insufficient... that's why... Junior Sister Li, that Chu Youcai is ruthless and has a deep background. You must not take risks for me! That arena... you cannot go!"

He was agitated and wanted to stop her, but because of his injuries, he was weak and could only look at Li Siwen anxiously.

Li Siwen looked at his appearance and sighed slightly in his heart.

"Senior Brother Yu, my mind is made up. This matter not only concerns you but also concerns me. I must fight Chu Youcai." Li Siwen's tone was unquestionable.

Chen Yaojia also spoke up from the side: "Yu Qing, don't try to persuade her. Once Shiwen decides something, no one can change it. Besides, she is now..."

She wanted to say "Early stage of Marrow Cleansing" and "Perfect Foundation," but remembering that Li Siwen seemed to intend to keep a low profile, she changed her words: "...she is very confident! You should rest and recover, don't distract her."

Seeing that both of them were firm, Yu Qing knew that persuasion was useless, and the look of guilt on his face deepened.

He took a deep breath, as if he had made a great resolution. Looking at Li Siwen, he said solemnly, word by word: "Junior Sister Li... since your mind is made up, I... I am powerless to stop you. But please promise me, put your own safety first in everything!"

A kind of almost paranoid determination and loyalty flashed in his eyes: "If... if that Chu Youcai dares to hurt you in the slightest! I, Yu Qing, swear here! Even if I have to risk my life and have my cultivation completely destroyed, I will definitely seek justice for you! In this life... I will never fail you!"

These words were spoken with ironclad certainty, carrying an unquestionable resoluteness, perfectly interpreting what is meant by "Self-Cultivation of a Simp."

Chen Yaojia rolled her eyes as she listened from the side, unable to help but interject with mockery: "Give it a rest, Yu Qing! You should focus on getting yourself better first! Still want to risk your life? In your current state, who could you possibly fight? Besides..."

She grabbed Li Siwen's arm, and with a bit of pride and a sense of asserting ownership, she lifted her chin and said: "...Shiwen is being protected by me now! Is it your turn to worry about failing or not? If there's really a need to risk one's life, that's my business! You just focus on being a patient!"

Yu Qing was choked up and stunned. Watching Chen Yaojia intimately holding "Li Shiwen," his eyes instantly dimmed, flashing with a trace of disappointment and bitterness. He opened his mouth, but in the end, said nothing, just silently lowered his head.

Seeing this, Li Siwen felt helpless and didn't know what to say.

He nodded slightly to Yu Qing: "Senior Brother Yu, I appreciate your good intentions. Rest and recover; getting better soon is the most important thing."

Seeing that the Medicinal Pill had taken effect, Yu Qing's life was not in danger, and his Dao foundation was beginning to repair itself, he did not stay any longer.

"Take care, Senior Brother. We will take our leave now."

After speaking, he gave Chen Yaojia a look, and the two left the infirmary under Yu Qing's complex and lingering gaze.

Walking out of the infirmary, the sunlight fell upon them.

Chen Yaojia was still holding Li Siwen's arm, pouting: "That Yu Qing is truly stubborn... but he is genuinely good to you."

Li Siwen smiled noncommittally: "As fellow Disciples, he has helped me many times; I should naturally repay him."

Chen Yaojia glanced at him. As intelligent as she was, she could naturally feel Yu Qing's obsession with "Junior Sister Li."

Who knows what kind of devastated expression Yu Qing will have when he finds out the truth!

But quickly, Chen Yaojia thought of another matter.

"I... I am about to enter the Inner Sect." Her tone carried deep reluctance as she whispered: "The Sect has already notified me that I must report to the Inner Sect in the next few days to handle the relevant matters. I'm afraid... I won't be able to see you for a while."

Li Siwen was slightly taken aback, then understood.

Chen Yaojia had already achieved a Breakthrough to the Origin Opening, so entering the Inner Sect was only a matter of time.

He held her hand back and comforted her softly: "This is a good thing. The Inner Sect has abundant resources, which is more beneficial for Senior Sister's cultivation. We are both in the Sect; there will always be days to meet. Senior Sister, just go with peace of mind."

Chen Yaojia looked up, her beautiful eyes shimmering with moisture, filled with attachment: "Then you... must be careful! Once I establish a firm foothold in the Inner Sect, I will come back to see you! If Chu Youcai dares to play any tricks, I will never let him off!"

"Okay, I know." Li Siwen nodded and hugged her gently, "Senior Sister, you must also take care."

The two bid a reluctant farewell outside the infirmary, and only then did Chen Yaojia leave, looking back every few steps, heading to the Inner Sect Affairs Hall to handle the procedures.

Seeing Chen Yaojia off, Li Siwen stood alone in the sunlight, his gaze calm.

Yu Qing's injuries were no longer a major problem, and Yaojia would soon enter the Inner Sect.

Right now, his most important matter was the arena battle in three days.

And before that...

With a thought, he sensed the three Aperture Opening Extreme Realm Pills he had obtained from Tang Jingjing in the System space.

"It is time to test the effect of this Extreme Realm Pill!"

He turned around and walked towards his residence in Chen Yaojia's small courtyard.