Chapter 214 - 76: The First Step of Attempt

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Although Yun Canglang’s hand could not be healed immediately, the war trauma he suffered has gradually improved under Yun Sheng’s treatment. The frequency of his episodes decreased, from once every ten days to once a month, until finally, he was completely cured. Yun Canglang’s hand, under the influence of multiple applications of Dark Needle, slowly began to regain sensation. Although he couldn’t clench his fist directly, his hand could now feel temperature and pain. This development left Yun Bahe, who initially had some opinions about Yun Sheng, at a loss for words, and everyone in the Yun Residence was overjoyed by the news, with the exception of Yun Cangxue, who was not very pleased. Yun Bahe also had no choice but to acknowledge the existence of war trauma, a condition never before seen on the Wuji Continent. Still, Yun Sheng was reluctant to visit the General Mansion often, to avoid having to face that old man’s glaring and grumbling every time. Zhan Li grew increasingly trusting of Yun Sheng, placing great confidence in her. Time passed unnoticed, and over half a month went by. One day, Yun Sheng went to the General Mansion to perform routine acupuncture on Yun Canglang and to check whether his war trauma had indeed healed. Through her time spent with Yun Canglang, Yun Sheng’s view of the Martial Saint General Mansion shifted slightly. Initially, Yun Sheng thought Yun Canglang was as unreasonable as Yun Cangxue. Only after spending time with him did she realize that he had an amiable personality and a broad range of knowledge. Although a veteran of bloody battles, he did not exude any hostility. Back when his hands were still intact, he enjoyed playing the flute and zither, a rare talent among the Great Zhou Generals for being both literary and martially skilled. He also shared with Yun Sheng many customs and cultures within Great Zhou City, which greatly broadened her horizons. Yun Canglang also got along well with Yun Sheng. He had thought her to be just a precocious Doctor, at most a bit more intelligent than the average person. But the more he interacted with her, the more he felt her insights and manner of speaking were extraordinary. "This child is not a commoner; Brother Zhan has indeed found a treasure," Yun Canglang thought to himself admiringly. "Uncle Yun, your trauma has healed, and your left hand has also shown some improvement recently. The atrophy in your muscles has recovered quite a bit. From now on, you only need to pay attention to diet and rest, and your body will gradually recover. Although you won’t be able to directly cultivate fighting spirit again, you can start with some basic Martial Arts training," Yun Sheng said as she put away the Four Seasons Glaze Needle and discussed Yun Canglang’s condition with him. Due to the blockages in the meridians of his left hand, Yun Canglang was unable to channel his fighting spirit directly, but he had a strong physique. If he recovered properly, even if he could not return to his former peak condition, ensuring his overall health and a life free from disease and pain was absolutely possible. Yun Canglang’s thoughts drifted away; he took it that Yun Sheng was just consoling him. How could his half-crippled body ever return to its former glory? He pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Miss Yan, Uncle Yun would like to ask for a favor from you." Over this period, Yun Sheng and Yun Canglang had grown quite familiar with each other. Being a forthright person, Yun Canglang did not refer to Yun Sheng as Divine Doctor Yan but instead simply called her Miss Yan. Yun Sheng, too, adapted to this affectionate nickname. "Just speak up, Uncle. But I must say, I hope this favor has nothing to do with your obstinate father," Yun Sheng grumbled, pouting her lips. Forgiving Yun Canglang was one thing, but forgiving Yun Ba was entirely another. Even now, every time Yun Ba saw Yun Sheng, he would snort through his nose, and in return, Yun Sheng would always roll her eyes at him. Hearing Yun Sheng’s petulant tone, Yun Canglang felt an urge to laugh. In fact, far from disliking the childish quarrels between his father and Yun Sheng, he found them somewhat endearing. This would give Yun Canglang the illusion of a joyful family reunion. Compared to his nephew, Tang Yu, who was ignorant and only knew how to cause trouble for the General Mansion, Yun Canglang actually preferred Yun Sheng to be his niece. "I want you to help check on the brothers from the Yun Family Army," Yun Canglang said as he and Yun Sheng left the General Mansion together. In Great Zhou, which held military power in high esteem, the Martial Saint General Mansion was once highly favored, and the previous Emperor Zhou specially permitted the Yun Residence to form its own Manor Guard Army, which is the private military force referred to by Yun Canglang. This army belonged solely to the Yun Residence, drawing its military pay directly from the residence’s treasury, and was primarily responsible for maintaining public order and conducting patrols in the territories belonging to the Yun Family. After Yun Canglang returned home with injuries, he hadn’t visited the Yun Family’s military camp for many years, leaving all military affairs in the hands of his third sister, Yun Cangxue. Bringing Yun Sheng to the Yun Family Army was because the soldiers who had miraculously survived with Yun Canglang after his defeat in battle were all placed within the Yun Family Army. These brothers had accompanied Yun Canglang through life and death, but due to their family backgrounds, they could not receive the same treatment as Yun Canglang. It was heard that these brothers had not been faring well over the years. Yun Canglang had always wanted to visit those old comrades, but due to his rare illness, he had been unable to go outside. Now that his health was recovered, he could hardly wait to visit them. In the past, nobody had ever discussed post-traumatic stress disorder, but after Yun Sheng mentioned it, he realized that, aside from himself, there might be quite a few brothers in the Yun Family Army suffering from this strange disorder. As the uncle and niece walked together on the streets of Yujing, facing the crowds and the traffic, as well as the streets of Yujing that had changed so much compared to several years ago, Yun Canglang suddenly felt a moment of apprehensiveness. He was like a lost child, wandering, unsure of how to face the crowd. After Yun Canglang was diagnosed with "hysteria," to prevent him from harming others, Yun Bahe had always forbidden him from going out, making this the first time in many years that he had left the General Mansion alone. Just as Yun Canglang hesitated to move forward, he felt a warmth from his left hand. Looking down, he saw Yun Sheng’s soft little hand holding his own large one. Although the feeling was faint, Yun Canglang saw a comforting intention in Yun Sheng’s encouraging eyes, and he smiled, striding into the crowd. After walking only a short distance, Yun Canglang felt his stomach grumble with hunger, reminding him that he had only chatted with Yun Sheng that morning and had forgotten to eat. "It is Uncle Yun’s oversight, it’s time for lunch. You’re at the age where you’re growing, and the food at the Yun Family’s military camp doesn’t have much nutrition," Yun Canglang said apologetically with a smile. He chose a well-known old restaurant in the city and wanted to treat Yun Sheng to a good meal. When the uncle and niece from the Yun Family entered, they didn’t notice that three pairs of eyes from above the restaurant were watching them. "Strange, am I seeing things, isn’t that the little girl from the Martial Arts Hall? How come she’s walking with a middle-aged man, could it be..." In the private room of the restaurant sat Ye Beiming, Cheng Bai, and Bu Jiuxiao. This restaurant was also a regular spot for the trio, and they unexpectedly ran into Yun Sheng and Yun Canglang there. Yun Sheng and Yun Canglang entered hand in hand, which could easily cause misunderstandings. Ye Beiming’s gaze darkened slightly as he looked at Yun Sheng, who wore a smile on her face. For some reason, he felt that her smile was particularly irritating.

Chapter 214 - 76: The First Step of Attempt

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