Chapter 67

Ye Baizhi realized that this female beast, named Suni, was only in shock—not truly dead—which meant she could still be saved. If she had actually died, then even with Ye Baizhi’s wood-based abilities, she wouldn’t have been able to help.

So, without delay, Ye Baizhi pressed several acupoints on her body and quietly channeled a bit of wood-attribute energy into her.

By now, a crowd of beastmen had gathered around them, curious to watch the scene unfold.

“No way—she’s not breathing, and you’re still trying to save her?”

“Exactly, what a waste of effort!”

“Is this female some kind of shaman?”

“I recognize her—she’s the one who was selling candied hawthorns this morning. If she were really a shaman, would she need to set up a stall?”

“Looks like she’s just pretending to be mystical.”

“I mean, it’s not like she has to get involved—if she doesn’t manage to save the woman, why risk the trouble?”

“There’s nothing that can be done.”

“Losing a female partner is serious. Judging by that male’s reaction—crying his heart out—he’s devastated.”

“He looks like he’s ready to follow her in death.”

People around them murmured in sympathy. In the Beast Continent, many beastmen were deeply devoted to their female partners. When a wife passed away, some couldn’t bear the grief and chose to die alongside them. Most male beastmen were known for being loyal and deeply affectionate.

That said, you couldn’t generalize about everyone.

Everyone agreed the black panther beastman was one of the good ones. He had completely disregarded his dignity, wailing openly in the middle of the market street. But just when everyone had lost hope—and even thought Ye Baizhi was meddling needlessly—Suni, lying on the ground, slowly opened her eyes and began to breathe.

When the crowd saw her take a breath and open her eyes, they were stunned.

“What? She’s alive? She actually came back to life?”

“No way… Am I seeing things?”

“She… she really is a shaman—bringing someone back from the dead. Her healing skills are incredible!”

“She’s actually a shaman!”

Shamans were exceedingly rare. Some served multiple tribes at once, while many lower-ranked tribes had none at all. And not all shamans were equal—some had little skill, while others could truly heal and save lives.

Shamans held high status across the Beast Continent.

No one dared to offend or neglect a shaman because no beastmen could guarantee they wouldn’t get injured or sick—and only shamans had the power to heal them. So once everyone realized how skilled Ye Baizhi was, their gazes toward her changed completely.

Gone was the earlier indifference—now, each face was filled with shock and deep respect.

Yet many in the crowd were puzzled. If she was truly a shaman, shouldn’t she be honored by a tribe fully provided for?

There shouldn’t be any need for a shaman to work so hard, running a market stall. So one by one, people cast curious, questioning looks at Ye Baizhi.

Still, because of her medical skill, they couldn’t help but feel a new sense of trust and respect toward her.

Many beastmen who knew she’d sold candied hawthorns earlier were already planning to buy from the “shaman’s stall” tomorrow. Mostly, they hoped they might find out where the shaman lived.

Maybe—just maybe—they’d be able to ask for her help with healing in the future.

After all, many wandering beastmen and lower-ranked tribes had no shamans at all. So their instincts told them: win Ye Baizhi’s favor.

Ye Baizhi, naturally, was unaware of all this.

At that moment, Suni opened her eyes and caught sight of Ye Baizhi. She froze. A female beast?

Then it hit her—she must have passed out earlier.

Then, the black panther beastman saw her awaken. His whole body jolted, barely believing what he saw. Once he realized Suni was truly awake, he rushed forward and threw his arms around her.

“Suni—you’re alive! You’re okay! Thank goodness…”

The black panther beastman clung tightly to Suni.

Suni was nearly out of breath. Ye Baizhi said, “She’s pregnant—be careful, don’t hold her so tightly.”

That one sentence struck them like a bolt of lightning—both froze in shock.

“What?” Suni reached trembling hands to her belly. “I’m pregnant?”

Her face lit up with joy and disbelief.

The black panther beastman, overcome with fear and relief, began to tremble all over. Then, realizing what had just happened, he dropped to his knees in front of Ye Baizhi.

“Thank you, benefactor, for saving my wife and child.”

Ye Baizhi replied, “No need for thanks. If you truly want to show your gratitude, support my business instead.”

“I set up my stall every day at the innermost part of that street,” she added, pointing toward her spot. “I’m selling candied hawthorns for now—might offer other things later.”

The beastman was stunned. He hadn’t expected such a reply from his savior.

By now, the crowd was also snapping out of their daze.

“Heavens, that female is incredible—she just saved two lives!”

“She was this close to death… and look at the male’s reaction. He didn’t even know his wife was pregnant!”

“This shaman is amazing—she could tell right away that the female was pregnant!”

“That female looks like she has strong fertility.”

“She almost died…”

The onlookers were buzzing with excitement and curiosity.

Suni was a sharp woman. Hearing those comments, she quickly pieced together what had happened. A wave of fear swept through her, and her trembling hand came to rest on her belly. She steadied herself and began to kneel before Ye Baizhi.

“May I ask, kind benefactor, where do you live? We’d like to visit you properly and thank you.”

Suni’s heart was still racing, and she vowed inwardly to bring proper gifts to express her gratitude. And more than anything, she was overflowing with joy—she was pregnant. Her heart could barely contain it.

Ye Baizhi didn’t want to reveal her address or invite too much trouble.

“You can find me at my stall. Just come see me there.”

The black panther beastman asked nervously, “Benefactor, what happened to my wife? Why did that happen so suddenly? Could it happen again?”

He looked genuinely afraid.

Ye Baizhi explained, “She caught a cold and had a high fever and dizziness. On top of that, she’d taken a toxic herb recently, which triggered the sudden shock.”

“She wasn’t dead—just in respiratory arrest. It looked like she wasn’t breathing, but with quick treatment, she’s fine now.”

“Luckily, the toxicity was mild—it’s not a big issue. Just make sure she rests well after going home.”

“If she has a fever and you don’t have medicinal herbs, use physical cooling methods…”

“Apply cold towels or ice packs to her forehead, the back of the neck, and under the arms…”

Ye Baizhi explained the physical cooling techniques to them—and made sure the surrounding crowd could hear as well. She understood the limitations of medical resources across the Beast Continent. Even something as simple as a common cold could cost their life. If more people could learn and apply these methods, it might help save lives—and that was enough for her.

Everyone listening was stunned. She’s so kind and generous; she’s even willing to share these techniques with us!

The black panther beastman and Suni were overwhelmed with gratitude, tears in their eyes. They happened to live nearby, which made it easier for them to return and support their benefactor’s stall in the future.

Just as more people were about to speak, Ye Baizhi suddenly spotted her older brother, Ye Chuan, not far away. But because she was currently using a disguise technique, her brother didn’t recognize her. She was just about to call out to him—when she saw Ye Chuan finish an exchange and turn to leave.

Ye Baizhi’s expression shifted. “Everyone, please make way!”

She quickly rushed in the direction her brother had gone.