20: Treatment of Tian Jinzhong

Inside the tranquil courtyard.

Lin Yuan brought a recliner, sat under the maple tree, and drank hot tea.

The mouse, which Lin Yuan had finished modifying, was playing nearby, easily jumping onto the tree with its powerful hind legs.

The mouse seemed pleased with its astonishing jumping ability, tilting its head back, a flicker of human-like joy in its eyes.

"Pika..." Martial Uncle Tian's pupils widened in shock upon hearing that sound.

"This... this... the modification changed its voice too!?"

Lin Yuan waved at the mouse, and it immediately ran down, rubbing affectionately against Lin Yuan's leg.

"This... this mouse has gained sentience?"

Lin Yuan nodded.

"Its intelligence is now almost on par with a human toddler; it can communicate simply."

Martial Uncle Tian completely lost his composure.

"It was already unbelievable that a snake could understand human speech, but now, a snake has even granted sentience to a mouse."

He felt as if his worldview was collapsing.

If Lin Yuan wanted to, he could create creatures from anime, even things like Bulbasaur.

Just then, a whooshing sound came from outside the courtyard.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

Several figures streaked like lightning, landing at the gate.

Leading them were the Old Celestial Master, Zhang Zhiwei, Rong Shan, and others.

"Jinzhong! Lin Yuan! How are you both?"

As soon as the Old Celestial Master entered, his attention was drawn to the giant yellow-furred mouse.

"My goodness, those disciples really weren't mistaken."

Zhang Zhiwei, having been busy presiding over Luotian Grand Ceremony, was seeing this mouse for the first time.

The Old Celestial Master walked excitedly towards Lin Yuan.

"Lin Yuan, how did you manage this? It's simply unheard of."

Lin Yuan chuckled, looking at the astonished Old Celestial Master:

"Master, I must thank you for letting me go down the mountain for experience. I met people from the Lu family down there, and by relying on their Mind-Plumbing Art, I was able to create this spell."

"Initially, for safety, I experimented with this mouse, and I didn't expect it to actually work."

This method could not only alter human physical characteristics but also modify genes, even turning an ordinary person into an Outsider.

However, he would not do such things indiscriminately. Zhang Zhiwei was his master, so he was willing to help Martial Uncle Tian and bear the karmic entanglement.

If he were to help others become Outsiders, it would involve multiple factors, not only requiring a large amount of Qi and time but also arousing suspicion from all sides.

It was very likely that all parties would once again dispute, just as they did when contending for the Eight Wonders.

Zhang Lingyu exclaimed in shock:

"To easily change human body structure and genes, this must be an immortal art, right?"

The other disciples also looked at Lin Yuan with awe.

After listening, the Old Celestial Master felt both excited and worried.

He was excited because this method truly had the potential to heal Tian Jinzhong's injuries.

However, this method defied the natural order, essentially going against the heavens, and these karmic repercussions could eventually backfire on Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan seemed to sense Zhang Zhiwei's worry and reassured him:

"Master, don't worry. After this method heals Martial Uncle Tian, it will not be used unless absolutely necessary."

Zhang Zhiwei nodded.

"This method is truly too terrifying. If used too much, it might disrupt the cycle of heaven and earth. I'm afraid you might become entangled with something even more dreadful!"

Saying this, the Old Celestial Master pointed towards the sky.

Lin Yuan nodded.

"Disciple understands."

Martial Uncle Tian felt somewhat conflicted. Such a heaven-defying method indeed had a chance to heal his injuries, but it meant burdening others with karma, specifically his senior brother's disciple.

"Lin Yuan... I appreciate your intention... but this matter involves you..."

Lin Yuan immediately covered Martial Uncle Tian's mouth.

"Martial Uncle Tian, Mount Longhu is your home, and it's my home too. If Master hadn't brought me back to Tianshi Mansion, I would probably still be a black snake in the mountains."

"This kindness, I, Lin Yuan, will never forget."

Hearing this, the Old Celestial Master patted Lin Yuan's shoulder.

"No matter what the future holds, you are my disciple, Zhang Zhiwei, and I will bear any karma for you."

"Let's go, Junior Brother, let's go into the room."

With that, everyone escorted Martial Uncle Tian back into the room.

With everyone's help, Martial Uncle Tian took off his clothes and lay on the bed.

When his four limbs, which had been severed, leaving only bare stumps of arms and legs, were exposed, everyone fell silent.

Zhang Lingyu's face was somewhat pale.

The pain of severed limbs made it hard to imagine how much suffering Martial Uncle Tian had endured at that time.

"Martial Uncle Tian, steady your mind. Once this technique begins, it cannot be stopped. No matter how painful it is, you must endure it."

Martial Uncle Tian nodded.

"I understand. Just proceed."

The next moment, Lin Yuan raised his hands, and two streams of Qi, one white and one black, floated on his left and right hands.

The two streams of Qi, yin and yang, converged, as if they were the primordial essence of heaven and earth.

This time, the black and white Qi directly transformed into yin and yang hands, and under his control, the power of creation astonishingly became a pair of yin-yang fish.

"It's about to begin! During this time, no one is to disturb Martial Uncle Tian!"

The Old Celestial Master nodded solemnly.

"Lingyu! Rong Shan! Take all the high-ranking disciples and guard outside the house. No one is allowed within fifty meters!"

"Yes, sir!"

Although Zhang Lingyu and the others really wanted to see how this heaven-defying technique worked.

However, for Martial Uncle Tian's safety, they could only guard outside.

Although the Old Celestial Master appeared expressionless, as if nothing was happening, he held his breath internally.

While he had confidence in Lin Yuan, this matter concerned Martial Uncle Tian's safety after all.

The Old Celestial Master stared intently at Martial Uncle Tian's body, fearing any mishap.

As the yin-yang fish slowly entered Martial Uncle Tian's body.

He felt a tingling sensation in his limbs and his entire body.

His body seemed like parched land receiving sweet rain, revitalizing with new life.

This feeling of vitality lasted for a few minutes, followed by a series of agonizing screams.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

All the remaining bones in his limbs were crushed, and his muscles flowed like water across the bed.

"Martial Uncle Tian! Hold on! No destruction, no construction! To recover, you must rebuild your bones."

The Old Celestial Master also couldn't help but step forward. He wanted to help but didn't know how, so he could only cheer on his junior brother from the side.

"Junior Brother! Bear with it a little longer! So many years have passed! It's so rare to have a way to heal your injuries! Just bear with it!"

Then the Old Celestial Master witnessed a scene he would never forget...