Lin Fan took Elder Liu's pulse, and after a moment, opened his eyes, his expression somewhat serious.
Seeing his demeanor, Elder Liu's heart also tightened.
If there had been no hope all along, after all these decades, he would have accepted it long ago.
But Lin Fan had suddenly given him hope, and if it still didn't work out, a sense of loss was inevitable.
"Elder, your condition is a bit serious," Lin Fan said, frowning.
He detected a malevolent energy lurking within Elder Liu's body.
Judging by the sensation, this malevolent energy seemed to have been recently injected.
"Has my body completely failed?" Elder Liu sighed.
Lin Fan shook his head gently. "Not entirely. Your body was worn out by overwork in your youth, and I can fix it in three days. However..."
He hesitated, and Elder Liu, sensing his concern, said, "It's alright, Ling'er is not an outsider."
Lin Fan was surprised. It seemed Ling'er was no ordinary person, earning Elder Liu's deep trust.
He spoke directly, "Have you offended anyone recently?"
Upon hearing this, both Elder Liu and Ling'er wore puzzled expressions.
Ling'er interjected, "Grandpa Liu has been in seclusion for ten years and rarely interacts with the outside world. How could he have offended anyone? Besides, who would dare offend him!"
Elder Liu nodded slightly. "Most of my former business rivals have passed on. Young friend Lin, have you discovered something? Please, speak freely."
"There is a hidden ailment within you now, which will not cause immediate harm, but if not treated within seven days, it will lead to the failure of your internal organs. You will not live for more than a month," Lin Fan stated truthfully.
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Ling'er snapped.
Elder Liu waved his hand, signaling her to be quiet.
Lin Fan continued, "The problem is, because this hidden ailment is currently in its dormant stage, you don't feel anything. If I were to treat your fertility issue, it would stimulate this hidden ailment and cause you to fall ill prematurely."
"Young friend Lin, since you've detected this hidden ailment, you must be fully confident in treating it," Elder Liu said with a smile.
Lin Fan nodded, feeling a degree of admiration for Elder Liu.
Even after learning this news, he remained composed. Such fortitude was uncommon.
"The treatment will cause some damage to your body, but don't worry, you'll recover after a few months of rest."
"And before you recover, your physical condition will not be able to support me in resolving your fertility issue."
"So, now you have a choice: do you want to address your fertility issue first, or resolve this hidden ailment?"
After hearing Lin Fan's words, Elder Liu fell into deep thought.
He was torn between regaining his vigor and saving his life.
Ling'er furrowed her delicate brows. "Do we even need to ask? Saving your life is paramount!"
Lin Fan chuckled, "You, a woman, don't understand men."
After a moment, Elder Liu made his decision. "I want to regain my vigor first!"
"..."
Ling'er's mouth fell open. Was this matter truly so important?
Important enough to put his very life on the back burner?
Elder Liu's face beamed with joy. "Ling'er, young friend Lin is right. You just don't understand men."
Lin Fan smiled. This old Mr. Liu was so genuine, so open about even such an embarrassing matter.
With that thought, he took a set of silver needles from his pocket.
"Do I need to take off my clothes?" Elder Liu asked.
Lin Fan replied, "No, not at all."
He had no desire to see an old man's body. He'd have nightmares that night!
After practicing for over a month, Lin Fan had mastered all the acupoints on the human body. Even through clothing, he could perform the treatment without needing his Purple Extreme Spiritual Eyes.
Lin Fan narrowed his eyes, concentrating fully.
The silver needles in his hands moved so fast they were a blur, pricking various acupoints on Elder Liu's body.
"Young friend Lin, your technique is remarkable! It doesn't hurt at all; in fact, it feels quite comfortable, warm!" Elder Liu exclaimed.
Lin Fan's lips twitched. "Elder, could you stop being so playful?"
Elder Liu laughed heartily. The needles on his body vibrated, reflecting dazzling light in the sun.
Lin Fan flicked the tail of each needle, infusing them with spiritual energy.
Like streams of warmth, the energy flowed through the needles into Elder Liu's body.
Then, following his veins, it entered his kidneys, silently repairing the damage.
Ling'er watched with amazement. Although Lin Fan spoke with a loose tongue, his medical skills were undeniable.
Even the Patriarch of the Ye family, hailed as a divine physician, couldn't perform needling with such fluid grace.
Suddenly, a notification pinged on Ling'er's phone.
It was a text message from Heavenly Master Zhang: "...This matter concerns Miss Ye's safety. It must be handled properly."
After reading the message, Ling'er looked at Lin Fan again, her eyes filled with surprise.
Who exactly was this guy? He was related to Miss's safety and was to be kept on Golden Lake Island?
Heavenly Master Zhang would be cultivating in the back garden tonight, leaving only herself and Miss in the villa. Where should she put this pervert?
Keeping him here would be the biggest security risk!
However, Ling'er dared not disobey orders.
Half an hour later, Lin Fan withdrew all the silver needles.
During the process, he had tried his best to avoid Elder Liu's malevolent energy, but he had accidentally stirred up a small portion.
As soon as the needles were removed, Elder Liu spat out a mouthful of black blood and swayed precariously, almost falling.
Lin Fan quickly steadied him and channeled a stream of spiritual energy to temporarily suppress the malevolent energy within him.
"Elder, the hidden ailment in your body has been triggered. If not treated promptly, you have at most a month to live."
Elder Liu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. He looked remarkably ruddy and seemed more spirited than before.
"Young friend Lin, I believe you can save me. But regarding my virility... when will I be able to... you know."
Ling'er's eyes widened in exasperation. Her image of him as a wise and upright immortal had completely shattered.
Lin Fan chuckled. "Theoretically, tonight would be fine. But to be safe, let's wait until three days from now, after I've completely cured you."
Upon hearing this, Elder Liu sprang to his feet.
He took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Old Zhang, about that young model you mentioned last time... Yes, yes, I'm on Golden Lake Island now. Arrange for her to be sent over... What? She's abroad and needs three days to arrive? Excellent, it's settled then!"
"Hahaha, you arrange it. If she's reliable, I'll help you secure that piece of land."
"Ah, right. Didn't you say your daughter-in-law wasn't feeling well? I have a divine doctor here... Alright, it's a deal. Take some time to bring your daughter-in-law over."
The call ended.
Ling'er's eyes, heart, and mind were filled with disbelief.
"Grandpa Liu! How can you do this? What about your late wife?"
If you called him a lecherous old man chasing young girls, even the old goats would be offended!