"What? A Fourth Grade Celestial Tier Alchemist?"

Hearing Master Xu Li's words, the Grand Elder and others felt as if they were struck hard, their faces ashen.

Master Xu Li is a Third Grade Earth Tier Alchemist. Given the current situation of the Ling Family, it took a lot of effort to invite Master Xu Li.

Just the consultation fee, regardless of whether he can cure it or not, is one billion; if cured, an additional nine billion, plus five precious Third Grade Earth Tier Spirit Medicines and one Fourth Grade Celestial Tier Spirit Medicine must be paid.

As for that Fourth Grade Celestial Tier Alchemist, haha, such an alchemist's rarity is no less than that of a master at the Celestial Tier Great Perfection level, and they are highly respected in those super forces.

Where would the Ling Family find a Fourth Grade Celestial Tier Alchemist? It's heard that the Ancient Sword Sect has one, but should they go to their enemy, the Ancient Sword Sect?!

Upon thinking of this, the Grand Elder's eyes dimmed. Within the Ling Family, only the current Patriarch Ling Quan is at the Celestial Tier Early Stage.

Once anything happens to Ling Quan, the Ling Family will quickly fall to a second-rate family status, at which point the Wei Family's suppression of the Ling Family will become even more reckless.

A Celestial Tier master is a deterrent presence for a family.

"Alas, it's hateful that I'm stuck at the Earth Tier Great Perfection level, unable to break through for so long."

The Grand Elder sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat helpless.

Finding Master Xu Li, the Third Grade Earth Tier Alchemist, already took a great deal of effort for the Ling Family; trying to find a Fourth Grade Celestial Tier Alchemist is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

The remaining six senior members, including the Ling Family's Second Elder, Punishment Hall Elder, the Financial Elder, Ling Xiaoyu's second uncle, third uncle, and a clan uncle, all looked equally grim.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

At this moment, a middle-aged man sat in a wheelchair inside the room, covered with a thick white plush blanket, holding a small heater, pushed by a steward.

The middle-aged man was pale, with a hint of majesty in his brows, and a faint aura of cold emanated from him.

"Patriarch."

Seeing the middle-aged man, the Grand Elder and others called out in unison, voices full of concern.

This middle-aged man was the Ling Family Patriarch Ling Quan.

It was summer, with scorching heat outside, temperatures exceeding thirty degrees, and even within the villa, it was over twenty degrees, so Ling Quan's current state indicated that the Ice Sword Qi lingering in his body was extraordinarily fierce.

"Dad."

Upon seeing her father, Ling Quan, who was once strong and healthy, now in such a state, Ling Xiaoyu's eyes reddened, and she hurried over.

"Hmm, Xiaoyu, cough, cough, cough..."

Ling Quan looked at Ling Xiaoyu warmly, barely got a word out before he started coughing violently, his face turning even paler, causing the chill around him to drop the surrounding temperature even further.

"Patriarch, your body..."

The Grand Elder's face showed urgency.

"Master Xu Li, is there really no other way? Could you think of something, even if it's just to delay the disease?"

Seeing Ling Quan in such a state, Ling Xiaoyu's second uncle, Ling Feng, turned to Master Xu Li, pleading.

"Delaying the disease, well, that's possible, but it can only extend life for about ten days. During this time, if you cannot find a Celestial Tier Alchemist, I apologize, but there's nothing more I can do."

Xu Li spoke faintly, indicating clearly that if a Celestial Tier Alchemist could not be found within ten days, they should prepare for the worst.

"Okay, ten days is better than nothing. We implore Master Xu Li to lend a hand."

Ling Feng hurriedly said.

The likelihood of the Ling Family finding a Celestial Tier Alchemist within ten days was slim, but ten extra days of life was better than none.

"I can assist, naturally, it's just regarding the fee..."

Xu Li glanced around at those present, stroked his impeccably groomed white beard, and paused halfway through his sentence.

Hearing this, the Grand Elder, Ling Feng, and others exchanged looks, understanding Xu Li's implication—this old man was quite greedy and was asking for his price.

"Master Xu Li, as per our previous agreement, should you cure the Patriarch, our Ling Family is willing to pay a total fee of ten billion, plus five Third Grade Earth Tier Spirit Medicines and one Fourth Grade Celestial Tier Spirit Medicine. Now, as long as you can extend the Patriarch's life for ten days, we're willing to pay that money and those Spirit Medicines."

The Grand Elder gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice.

With the foundation of the Ling Family's generations in the Jadeite business, they could afford even a hundred billion, let alone ten billion, but the Spirit Medicines, especially the rare Fourth Grade Celestial Tier one, were exceptionally precious.

If Ling Quan could be cured, the Grand Elder wouldn't feel distressed at all, but in the current situation, they could only extend life by ten days.

A trace of bitterness appeared at the corner of the Grand Elder's mouth.

"Haha, that's good, the Ling Family's credibility is something old me can trust."

Xu Li stroked his beard, his old face revealing a smile.

"Now, I will begin refining for the Ling Family Patriarch..."

Xu Li smiled slightly.

However, his words were cut off by a mocking voice.

"Haha, it's quite shameless to charge so much for extending someone's life by only ten days. You really have no sense of shame as you get older."

Qin Yang sneered.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed as they turned their heads, all focusing on Qin Yang. Even Ling Quan, seated in the wheelchair, directed his gaze towards Qin Yang.

It was as if everyone only then noticed there was such an outsider present.

"Hmph, who is this boy? Elder Ling Yue, is this how the Ling Family educates its juniors?"

Xu Li snorted coldly, visibly displeased, and glared at the Grand Elder.

"Master Xu Li, please don't be angry. This boy is not from our Ling Family."

The Grand Elder saw Xu Li's displeased expression and immediately apologized.

However, since this young man was ultimately brought back by the young lady, he couldn't reprimand him, so he turned his gaze to Ling Xiaoyu.

"Miss, why don't you take your friend for a walk in the manor."

The Grand Elder's voice deepened slightly.

"Grand Elder, Qin Yang is here to see my father's illness. Qin Yang is skilled in medicine and should be able to cure my father's illness."

Ling Xiaoyu stood up hurriedly, speaking eagerly.

"Hmm? You mean he's here to treat the Patriarch's illness?"

Upon hearing Ling Xiaoyu's words, the Grand Elder's eyebrows raised in surprise as he looked at Qin Yang, and Ling Feng and others also focused their attention on Qin Yang.

This boy was too young, about the same age as the young lady, and can cure the Patriarch?

"Nonsense, utter nonsense, Miss, regardless of whether this young man is your boyfriend or another friend, the Patriarch's illness is a serious matter; how can you casually bring a boy to treat the Patriarch?"

The Grand Elder's expression became stern, his voice turning angry.

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