60: Chapter 60 Shocking!

Buzz!

That ball of Gold Breath, which had originally been sharp and overbearing, was gripped tightly by the water-type power. It continued to struggle violently deep within the elder's pulmonary hilum, like a blade forced back into its scabbard; its sharpness remained, but it could no longer wantonly slash the surrounding flesh.

Fine beads of sweat soon seeped from Su Ye's forehead.

This was not easy.

Water can nourish gold, but it cannot truly control it. That ball of Gold Breath was too sharp, but fortunately, Su Ye's water-type energy was clearly not on the same level as that gold-type energy.

Su Ye remained calm. After his perception spread out, the surgical experience Zhou Jingtang had previously shared with him all became useful at this moment.

What were originally just experience, knowledge, and judgment now combined with Su Ye's spiritual perception to form an extremely clear map in his mind, making everything plain to see.

He was now performing the surgery while controlling the elder's body at its absolute limit.

This was his first independent surgery.

He didn't even need an assistant.

It sounded too inconceivable.

But at this moment, his brain was like the world's most advanced computer. Water-type energy covered every detail, and his body, which had undergone a second Marrow Cleansing, provided infinite physical stamina, allowing him to complete a precision surgery alone that would normally require a team.

"Senior, don't speak for a moment."

Su Ye's voice was very low.

The Military Elder closed his eyes.

Su Ye picked up the instruments and began to truly treat the lesion deep within the pulmonary hilum.

He didn't try to completely remove the Gold Breath. That wasn't realistic; the elder's body was too old, like a cracked old jar filled with something far exceeding its capacity. Evolution itself wasn't wrong; the mistake was that this evolution was too turbulent, nearly bursting this aging body.

Thus, what Su Ye needed to do was not to erase the evolution, but to siphon off the excess gold-type energy.

"I can't let it go to waste, can I?"

"Then, enter my body." Su Ye's Breathing Technique surged, and his Water-element Golden Core hummed softly, turning into a powerful suction force that pulled the Gold Breath into his own body and suppressed it!

The elder kept his eyes closed but couldn't help but be shocked.

This was a wonderful feeling.

His chest cavity was open, instruments were moving through his flesh, and that young man was right beside him performing surgery. Despite the tearing of flesh and the movement of organs, he didn't feel much pain. Instead, a constant coolness covered the depths of his pulmonary hilum, making him feel as if he were soaking in a cold pool.

Is this what it means to be Transcendent?

A truly absurd feeling suddenly arose in the elder's heart.

It was also a brand-new experience he had never had before.

Surgery while awake?

He was even more shocked by Su Ye's existence.

Jiang City actually produced such a young man.

Su Ye had no time to worry about the elder's thoughts. All his concentration was focused deep within the pulmonary hilum. Wrapped in the water intent, the ball of Gold Breath gradually contracted. He guided out the outermost layer of gold mist blades, which were too restless and sharp, and absorbed them all into his own body. To Su Ye, the energy of Transcendent evolution was a good thing!

A change occurred at this moment.

The tissues near the elder's chest cavity that were on the verge of necrosis began to regain vitality. The tiny tears on the surface of the lung lobes were slowly closing, and even some old scars seemed to be reorganized.

This wasn't a complete restoration, but it was a genuine extension of his life.

The benefits of being 'Transcendent' were pouring out!

Su Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

His reasoning was correct.

Too much evolution would burst the elder to death, but if he reduced this evolution to a level his body could withstand, the remaining Gold Breath would instead nourish this aging body.

After another moment, Su Ye finished the final procedures.

Hemostasis, cleaning, and suturing.

When the last part was finished, he slowly took half a step back, his face already somewhat pale.

The elder looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and asked in a low voice, "Is it... really finished?"

"Yes."

Su Ye took off his blood-stained gloves, his voice a bit raspy.

"Your body is too old to withstand a full gold-type evolution, so I extracted a portion of the out-of-control Gold Breath and left only what your body can handle. Simply put, you were about to shatter from being overfilled by this evolution. I've now suppressed it back to a controllable range, so you can enjoy the benefits it brings without being completely destroyed by it."

The elder listened intently.

"So, I can still live?"

"You can."

Su Ye spoke cautiously.

"If you don't severely irritate your lungs or overexert yourself in the future, one or two years should be no problem."

One or two years.

For someone who was already prepared to wait for death, this was already too luxurious.

The elder looked at Su Ye. He didn't thank him immediately but just watched the young man quietly, as if trying to firmly memorize this face.

Just then, a very soft groan came from the side.

Zhou Jingtang woke up.

When he opened his eyes dizzily, his mind was still a bit muddled. He only remembered that the moment he uncovered the scar on the pulmonary hilum, a blinding gold light suddenly erupted before his eyes, and then he lost consciousness.

What exactly happened just now?

Zhou Jingtang propped himself up with his arms. The first things he saw were the nurses and the anesthesiologist, who were also sprawled out.

They also slowly woke up, each looking dazed, clearly not yet understanding the situation.

"Did I... just faint?"

"It felt like something hit me."

"What about the surgery?"

As soon as the voices spoke, the group suddenly snapped to their senses and hurriedly looked toward the operating table, only to be stunned.

The surgery was already over.

The incision was treated, and the data on the monitor was incredibly stable. The elder, who had been in an extremely dangerous condition, was now actually opening his eyes and looking at them calmly.

The operating room fell silent for a moment.

A moment later, the gazes of the dazed nurses toward Zhou Jingtang changed.

Elder Zhou truly lived up to his reputation.

They had all fainted, yet the surgery was actually completed?

The Medical Titan of Jiang City was indeed as terrifyingly skilled as the legends said.

Zhou Jingtang, however, was bewildered.

He looked at the finished operating table and then at the calm Military Elder. For a moment, he fell into a rare silence.

I did this?

I passed out just now, didn't I?

The Military Elder looked at him with a strange smile, and his tone seemed to carry a deeper meaning.

"Old Zhou, thank you again this time."

The corner of Zhou Jingtang's mouth twitched imperceptibly. He didn't respond immediately. His gaze slowly swept across the operating room and finally fixed on Su Ye in the corner.

Su Ye stood there with his hands in his white coat pockets. His face was a bit pale, but his expression was calm, though a hint of undeniable fatigue was hidden deep in his eyes.

Zhou Jingtang suddenly understood something. His expression changed slightly, and then he quickly organized his thoughts.

He made himself look very composed, walked back to the operating table, and began to seriously check the Military Elder's condition. Finally, he just spoke calmly, giving instructions for follow-up care and precautions.

But as he spoke, Zhou Jingtang suddenly glanced at the elder on the operating table and added calmly, "You should be tired now, right? You just finished surgery; you should get some sleep."

These words sounded very normal.

But Zhou Jingtang really couldn't hold it together in his heart. Had you ever seen a patient who just finished open-chest surgery lying on the operating table with their eyes wide open, chatting with people?

My friend!

You were under anesthesia!

The elder seemed to realize this as well. His eyes flickered slightly, and then he naturally closed his eyes, his breathing slowing down so as not to let others see anything amiss. Clearly, both elders were protecting Su Ye.

There were too many anomalies here, so they could only do their best to disguise it as a normal surgery.

A moment later, the operating room doors were pushed open.

The people waiting outside stood up almost simultaneously.

Zhou Jingtang walked out. He looked at the crowd and simply said four words stiffly.

"The surgery was successful."