"Saving your sister is a miracle for humanity; therefore, you must repay us with an even greater miracle in return. Qin Jing, child of humanity, you have already refused us once, so will you accept this contract?"
"Once the contract is formed, if it is broken, all those related to you by blood will be cursed by the monster for generations until their bloodline is severed." Su Jiu's eyes flashed with a fierce light. The garden, which was originally calm and windless, suddenly rustled, causing the trees to bend their branches and the leaves to fall.
Staring directly at Qin Jing, the hairs on her body stood on end. That gaze was even more terrifying than that of the wild boar that threatened her life. Death wasn't actually the most frightening thing for humans, but the monster before her had the power to make them experience true terror.
He was fully aware of the terrifying situation before him, but what he wanted to say had already been decided long ago, and there was only this one thing he wanted to say from the beginning!
"I accept!!" Qin Jing shouted in agreement.
The raging wind subsided, and Su Jiu revealed a sly smile of triumph.
"Well then, no need for further words, the negotiation is settled."
The great monsters that had been hiding in the shadows also came out.
"Tch, as expected of the nine-tailed fox who manipulates people's hearts, she clearly planned to save that little sunflower sister from the very beginning," Qiongqi said with a grin.
"All of this is the cause and effect described in the Buddhist scriptures," the Great Tengu said with a sigh, stroking his beard.
"Xiao Jing! Long time no see! I missed you so much! You've grown taller, why did you have to grow taller! But even though you've grown taller, you're still so cute!" The Guhuoniao, who had transformed into a beautiful woman in a purple yukata, couldn't contain herself any longer. She pounced over and hugged Qin Jia, rubbing her body against him and then her face.
'I always feel...' Qin Jing, who was being held, remembered what Teacher Hong had said. Looking at the Guhuoniao, she thought that maybe he didn't have to agree to so many conditions, such as making a little sacrifice... No! He wanted to be a literary youth, not a prostitute.
Even if Qin Jing knew Su Jiu's true intentions, he wouldn't go back on his word. As long as he could save Xiao Kui, he was prepared to make any deal with monsters or demons.
"Then please hurry up and save Xiao Kui! Will this come in handy?" Qin Jing broke free from the Guhuoniao, walked up to Su Jiu, and took out the blood-red crystal.
Su Jiu looked at the crystal and exclaimed, "Oh, I've seen something rare! Dragonfish blood essence! You can't get it without being willing."
"Wow, you've got some skills, Jing boy. This is an extremely rare treasure!" Qiongqi said, its big eyes shining.
"Dragonfish blood essence? Is it very precious?" Qin Jing asked doubtfully, wondering if she had taken something very valuable from Teacher Hong.
"Hmm, with this purity, it might take less than a hundred years to give birth to a spirit. This is a highly nourishing substance made from the blood of a dragonfish. Don't underestimate this small amount; it must have accumulated for at least five hundred years," said the Great Tengu.
"An elf! Just like Youyou?" Youyou poked her head out and asked.
“Yes, it’s a blood spirit,” Su Jiu replied with a smile.
“Generally speaking, dragonfish wouldn’t do this unless it’s for their own child. Are they really comrades?” The Guhuoniao was filled with respect for this unfamiliar monster.
“This is very precious, but it’s not the right medicine for Xiao Kui’s illness. You should keep it for now,” Su Jiu said.
"Is that so?" Qin Jing carefully put the crystal away, then asked, "So when should the treatment begin?"
Su Jiu looked up at the sky and said, "Don't rush. Tonight is a full moon. The best time to take action is when the moon is high in the sky late at night. To restore her health, it's actually very simple once you know the method. There's no risk involved, and it will have taken effect by the time she wakes up in the morning."
Before that, for the sake of your family and your future, there are some things that need to be clarified.
"Please speak," Qin Jing said, indicating that she was all ears.
"Firstly, I have something I need you to do. You'll have to leave the Qin family and get away from this city. You might not be able to come home for a long time," Su Jiu said.
"No problem!" Qin Jing agreed. It was indeed hard to part with her family, but if it could help Xiao Kui recover her health, the price was nothing.
"Secondly, the treatment can restore her to health, even beyond that of ordinary people, but your family may not be able to accept the result. The bigger problem is actually what happens after she is cured."
"What exactly happened?" Qin Jing asked.
"Let's go somewhere suitable to talk first," Su Jiu said.
"Let's go then, Jing boy. Last time you were just a little chick, and now you've become a little lamb," Qiongqi said, patting Qin Jing on the shoulder.
"Please don't use food as a standard to judge a person's growth," Qin Jing said.
Qiongqi spread its wings, and instantly the surroundings darkened. The creature that had been standing there had vanished without a trace.
.............
The next morning.
Qin Jing sat by the bedside taking care of her younger sister, while Qin's parents were called out to talk to the doctor.
When Xiao Kui woke up, she blinked and sat up on her own. She looked at her little hands in confusion and moved her feet, feeling that she was in very good physical condition.
"Xiao Kui, try to get out of bed and stand up by yourself?" Qin Jing, who had been sitting by the bed, said. He pulled out a chair and took two steps back to make room for her.
Upon hearing her brother's words, Xiao Kui did not hesitate and climbed out of bed and stood up on her own.
"Nini, good morning!" Xiao Kui opened her arms and hugged Qin Jing, revealing a happy smile.
"Good morning!" Qin Jing hugged her sister back, feeling that it had been a long time since they had greeted each other properly like this.
Although Xiao Kui's face was still very pale, it no longer looked sickly, and you could still see her original healthy rosy complexion.
Just as they returned, Qin's parents, with tears in their eyes, rushed forward upon seeing this scene, excitedly embracing Jing and Kui, and the whole family held each other tightly.
Honestly, what in this world is more important than the health and safety of one's family?
After that, Xiao Kui, who had recovered her health, was taken by doctors and nurses who were full of surprise to undergo various examinations. As soon as the reports came out, the doctors rushed over, and even the hospital director was alarmed.
Qin's parents held hands tightly, praying to God that this miracle would not fail.
The doctor smiled, nodded, and said, "Congratulations! Everything is normal."
Mr. and Mrs. Qin embraced each other with immense joy, as if they had been reborn.
"Great."
"That's really great."
"Thank you, Wei. It's because you've always been there for Xiao Kui and never given up."
"No, I should thank you, Xiaoxue. You cook meals and bring them here every day, always encouraging me and never saying a discouraging word."
The doctors and nurses were genuinely happy for them. They had witnessed Qin Kui's cuteness and the parents' devoted love for their child.
But you don't need to hold him for so long, it's been five minutes already. You don't feed dog food like that.
"Cough cough cough!" The attending physician looked at his watch, unable to wait any longer, and coughed twice.
"Excuse me." Only then did Mr. and Mrs. Qin remember that the doctor was still waiting, and they separated apologetically.
After the two separated, the doctors quickly surrounded them, bombarding them with questions.
"Mr. Qin, do you know what happened? The patient has fully recovered."
"Is this a miracle? Is this a blessing from the gods?"
"What happened overnight? My physical strength has almost fully recovered! This is incredible."
"What did you feed Xiao Kui last night? Was it some kind of folk remedy you got from somewhere? Could it be the legendary Qigong acupuncture therapy?!"
Is this the legendary Shennong acupuncture technique used by the renowned physician Zhou Shuren during his debate with a group of Confucian scholars, the technique that supposedly cured all diseases? Please tell us, perhaps this could help China win the Nobel Prize in Medicine!
"Or is it the help of medicinal cuisine? I know that the cooking of your top Chinese chefs is so exquisite that it seems to glow! Please be sure to tell us the recipe; this could be a new discovery that benefits all mankind."
"How did you manage to have two such adorable children? Did you take any supplements during your pregnancy? Is it better to eat more vegetables or more meat? Please tell us!"
"No, doctors, please calm down! And nurses, please don't come any closer!" Qin's parents were forced to back away.
At this moment, a group of people rushed into the corridor. The leader was a tall man in a white coat, followed by two rows of burly men in black. They strode towards us.
Section 63: The Mysterious Inari Hospital
Seeing a group of men in black approaching, the doctors tensed up and fell silent, looking warily at the tall man leading them with a spiky black and gold haircut, dressed in a suit that looked out of place.
'Could it be that I prescribed the wrong medication last time, and they're getting revenge after I found out?'
'Did the health supplement I agreed to sell to the pharmaceutical company cause any problems?'
"Last time I did a live surgery broadcast, I was so busy telling people to double-tap 666 and sending gifts that I forgot to take out a piece of gauze?" Several doctors quietly took a few steps back in unison.
"May I ask what brings you here?" the director asked as he came out.
"Please call the dean over; we have some documents to give him," the tall man said.
"That's me. What brings you here?" the dean asked, stepping forward.
"Qin Kui has been taken over by our Inari Medical Research Institute. This is the document issued from above. If there are no problems, please arrange for her discharge as soon as possible." The tall man in the white coat waved his hand, and the man in black behind him handed a document to the director.
Upon seeing the name on the signature sheet, the hospital director's hand trembled as he held the document. That was the big shot who controlled the operation of his hospital. He said repeatedly, "Yes...yes, I'll send someone to handle it right away."
"Regarding Qin Kui's treatment, we actually used a new drug developed by our Inari Medical Research Institute. Please keep this a secret and don't spread the word. We will send someone to sign a confidentiality agreement with you later."
"Why should I go to Inari Hospital? I've never even heard of this hospital!" someone protested, but was immediately silenced by the senior attending physician.
"But...maybe it's the secret techniques or prescriptions of the legendary physician Zhou Shuren, those are treasures that could win the Nobel Prize in Medicine!" But many people remained at an impasse.
"Stop talking! Just do it! That's a state secret unit!" the dean scolded.
"Yes..." the doctors replied sheepishly.
"Mr. and Mrs. Qin, that's a reputable hospital with world-class equipment. They'll definitely give Xiao Kui the best possible follow-up treatment."
The tall man in the white coat shook hands with Qin's parents in turn, and also waved to Qin Jing and Xiao Kui in the room.
"Thank you so much for saving Xiao Kui." Mr. Qin was very grateful and shook hands with the man to express his thanks. Qin Jing brought these people over last night, and at first he thought they were scammers, but now he was filled with gratitude.
"Ah! It's Uncle Qiongqi!" Xiao Kui exclaimed with delight, waving excitedly outside. Now that she had regained her energy, she was in a very good mood.
'At your age, what are you cosplaying for?' Xiaojing thought to herself with a subtle expression.
Qiongqi had his men bring over various documents and explained the purpose of their visit to Qin's parents, as well as the specific details of the hospital.
"In fact, we also have a collaborative project with the Qin family of Kyoto, so you can rest assured. This is our hospital's introductory information and certification."
Hearing that the hospital there knew how to treat Xiao Kui and that there were no problems in any aspect, Qin's parents readily agreed to go.
So, after packing his luggage, and with a warm farewell from the dean himself, he boarded the institute's special car and went to the hospital that Qiongqi had mentioned.
Mr. Qin drove his family along happily, following the convoy.
Qiongqi got into a limousine and complained to the people inside, "Honestly, everyone said I could just take the person away directly, but they made me pretend to be a hospital researcher."
To be honest, when Qin Jing saw his expression just now, she felt that her dignified and domineering image had been damaged.
"Hehehe, don't worry too much about it. No one can question the majesty of the ancient ferocious beasts."
"Hahaha, that's right, as expected of a fox! Your words are always so insightful!" Qiongqi laughed heartily.
"It's more appropriate to handle this situation using human methods. And now, please call me Dr. Su!" The nine-tailed fox Su Jiu was dressed in a white lab coat and wore silver-rimmed glasses, looking quite like a researcher.
Before long, Qin Jing and her family arrived at the new hospital. The hospital was located on a privately owned hill. Although it was not large in scale, the decoration of the buildings and the green environment were several times higher than the previous hospital.
Moreover, this place is very close to Qin Jing's home, only a 5-minute drive away, it's almost as if it was set up just for them.
'But even monsters couldn't possibly build a high-tech hospital here overnight, could they?' Qin Jing shook her head, dismissing the ridiculous idea.
In the courtyard outside, Qin Jing saw several monsters dressed in hospital gowns taking a walk, and an old lady in a wheelchair sunbathing. Parts of her body seemed to be transparent. Could they be ghosts?
This hospital treats not only humans, but also a considerable number of monsters who come here for treatment.
Holding Xiao Kui, Qin's father, led by the men in black, arrived at a building in the hospital.
As Qin Jing entered the hospital building, she felt a cold gaze. Turning around, she saw a long-haired man in a white coat, probably a doctor here.
He was looking at her with great interest. His eyes were drawn with thick, long, black eyeliner. Although he was clearly human, she couldn't see any hidden tails or anything like that. He exuded a demonic aura, but Qin Jing always felt that there was a huge, twisted, cold-blooded creature hiding in his body. Could he be a great demon of the same level as Su Jiu and the others?
Feeling uneasy, Qin Jing quickly followed the adults into the elevator, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
The men in black led them to the ward.
They were provided with a room of about 30 square meters. It was more like a small living room than a hospital room. In addition to a large bed and medical equipment, there was a sofa, a small round table, a TV and a computer. There was also a spacious balcony outside the window with a view of the garden and the entire forest on the mountain.
Xiao Kui loved the room and excitedly dragged her brother around, showing him every corner.
Seeing her so energetic after so long brought smiles to Qin's parents' faces. Qin Jing, in turn, joined in her fun and decided to play with her for the next few days.
Upon arriving at the new hospital, there was no need for IV drips or strange tubes inserted into my body. All I had to do each day was attend the doctor's check-ups on time and take my medication and nutritional meals.
Xiao Kui never showed a sad face again and was happy every day.
After that, Xiao Kui's body fully recovered in less than a week, and all she needed to do was go to the hospital for regular check-ups.
Back home, her grandparents from Kyoto also came over, and the whole family reunited. Qin's mother cooked a table full of delicious food, and they happily celebrated.
A month later, Bald Aoi, who used to run around with a bright bald head, started to grow hair. And it grew exceptionally fast; now she even has bangs. However, the pink color of her hair is gradually turning red, from cherry blossom pink at the ends to rose red at the roots. The newly grown hair is getting darker and darker, creating a striking contrast.
The doctor told Qin's parents that this was a side effect of the disease being cured; it only changed the hair color and wouldn't affect their lives. It might even come back in the future.
But things are far from that simple. The reason for this change is actually due to atavism, or perhaps the awakening of genetic factors. From now on, Xiao Kui will live with an identity that is somewhere between a monster and a human.
The changes Qin Kui experienced in her body were not actually an illness, but rather an awakening of certain bodily functions, which could be described as evolution. However, her body was no longer able to supply the energy for this awakening on its own, and she did not know how to do so, which led to her physical decline.
But Qin's father said, "As long as Xiao Kui can live a healthy life, that's all that matters."
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