Gu Xingzhao hesitated for a moment but decided to tell Lu Qing the truth about Liu Xiangbai’s condition.

“It is quite serious,” she said.

Lu Qing sighed in regret. “So, there’s no saving him…”

“But it can be treated,” Gu Xingzhao added.

Lu Qing breathed a sigh of relief. “As long as it can be treated…”

“However,” Gu Xingzhao continued, “under these conditions, I can’t perform the treatment.”

Lu Qing’s heart sank again. If she couldn’t treat him here, did that mean he was beyond saving after all?

Gu Xingzhao rubbed her chin thoughtfully. “Unless… you can find a way to cover for me, just move him to a corner where he can be concealed.”

Lu Qing’s emotions were on a rollercoaster, fluctuating with every word from Gu Xingzhao. But if the ancestor was willing to help, then this might be Liu Xiangbai’s stroke of luck. Convincing the Liu family to move him shouldn’t be too difficult.

He immediately called for his grandson, Lu Xingyao.

The moment Lu Qing called for Lu Xingyao, the entire Lu family turned their attention toward them. Almost everyone knew by now that the young master was acting on behalf of the immortal!

When the old man called for him, it had to be because the immortal had given some instruction!

Eyes sparkled with anticipation; some even secretly clenched their fists, eager to catch a glimpse of what the immortal might look like. Surely, it wouldn’t resemble those old fortune-tellers on the street.

Lu Zhou, feeling conflicted, noticed how his father now seemed to rely more on his grandson than on him. If there was a task, why not call him? He was both a son and a father, yet his heart felt a pang of bitterness.

Gu Xingzhao first placed a few sets of thermal clothing and two packs of hand warmers into the basket before returning to the modern world to fetch some medical supplies.

Lu Xingyao, as always, carried out his tasks efficiently. With just a few words, he had Liu Xiangbai moved to a secluded corner at the back.

He narrowed his eyes in satisfaction: the dim candlelight and the distance would make it difficult to see anything clearly—perfect for the immortal to work in secret!

However, when Gu Xingshao returned from the modern world with an IV stand and an expensive dose of cefuroxime from the system’s store, she almost fainted at the sight. She had asked him to find a discreet corner, but she hadn’t expected him to pick such a dark and murky spot!

Seeing Lu Xingyao’s self-satisfied expression, Gu Xingzhao sighed and covered her face. “Brother, it’s so dark I can’t even see his veins to insert the needle!”

She considered taking out her phone to use the flashlight but worried that the light might be seen by others in the room. Meanwhile, Du Hangwu had already returned.

[Host, don’t worry. No one except Lu Qing, whom you’ve actively bonded with, can see what you do.]

Reassured by the system, Gu Xingshao turned on her phone’s flashlight and placed it on the basket nearby, casting an even light over the once dim corner, making it as bright as day.Lu Qing’s eyes widened in shock.

“!!!”

Was it suddenly daylight? How could there be such bright light here?

Gu Xingzhao explained, “It was too dark to perform the treatment, so I borrowed some light. Only you can see it, so don’t make a fuss.”

With most people already talking about the Lu family’s divine protection, Gu Xingzhao worried that someone might notice Lu Qing’s reaction, especially Du Hangwu, who was constantly watching the Lu family.

Lu Qing nodded, understanding that some things didn’t need to be explained further. He was still in awe, though, realizing that the ancestor could summon such bright light at will.

As Du Hangwu returned, he noticed that Liu Xiangbai had been moved closer to the Lu family, and his brow furrowed. What were they up to?

He kept a close eye on Liu Xiangbai’s area, wary of any suspicious activity from the Lu family.

Gu Xingzhao set up the IV stand, hung the IV bag, and adjusted the flow. She carefully rolled up Liu Xiangbai’s sleeve, tied a tourniquet around his upper arm, and disinfected the area with an iodine swab.

As she held the needle, she felt a bit nervous. It had been almost two years since she had last administered an IV, and she was worried she might have lost her touch.Taking a deep breath, Gu Xingshao selected a prominent vein and quickly inserted the needle. Seeing the flashback of blood, she let out a sigh of relief—her basic skills were still intact.

She quickly released the tourniquet, secured the IV with medical tape, and adjusted the flow rate to the slowest setting, mindful that Liu Xiangbai, as an ancient person, might have an adverse reaction to the modern medicine.

Gu Xingzhao then told Lu Qing, “This will take about an hour. I’ll stay here tonight to monitor him and clean his wounds.”

Lu Qing was deeply moved. Despite being a divine being, the ancestor was still meticulous in her care for a mere mortal…

The family records mentioned several ancestors who had practiced cultivation, but which one was this?

Gu Xingzhao didn’t have much experience with wound care, but Liu Xiangbai’s wounds had become infected. Without proper treatment, no amount of medication would help.

She clasped her hands together and silently prayed to Liu Xiangbai: “If I save you, there’s no need to thank me. After all, saving lives is my duty. But if I accidentally make things worse, please don’t blame me. Without my intervention, you might not survive anyway. Let’s just be understanding of each other.”

After this solemn prayer, she proceeded to remove Liu Xiangbai’s outer garments.

Having waited for some time, Lu Xingyao couldn’t resist his curiosity and glanced back. What he saw shocked him—was the immortal undressing someone?

And Liu Xiangbai was still unconscious!His imagination ran wild, picturing a white-haired, bearded old man stealthily undressing an unconscious young man…Lu Xingyao quickly shut his eyes and pretended to sleep. What he didn’t know wouldn’t hurt him.

“An immortal, after all, might have some eccentric habits.”

Meanwhile, Gu Xingzhao was sweating profusely. The sticky ointments the local doctor had applied made the wound cleaning even more challenging, and she feared that Liu Xiangbai might wake up at any moment.

She mentally braced herself: “Gu Xingzhao, you’ve got this. You might be the only person on Earth with the unique experience of administering IVs and cleaning wounds on someone from ancient times!”

The night was long. After finishing the IV, Gu Xingzhao checked Liu Xiangbai’s condition. His fever had subsided, and he would likely wake up the next day. With a few more doses of cefuroxime, he should recover.

Looking around, she saw that most people were asleep, with only a few keeping watch.

Even Du Hangwu had dozed off.

Finding an empty spot, Gu Xingzhao lay down, planning to rest for the night and remind Lu Qing of a few things in the morning. She had been exhausted by the recent events, and with the preparations for the grocery store still unfinished, tomorrow would be another busy day…

Later in the night, Lu Xingyan woke up briefly. He thought he heard the sound of a woman snoring. Looking around and piecing things together, he remained silent, deep in thought.”

Could it be… that even immortals snore?”