Only the orphanage director and a few teachers at the school knew about Alex's illness.
And then there was Dr. Shad in front of them.
As adults, they were very considerate of Alex's emotions and wouldn't go around talking about it for no reason.
Moreover, Alex had little interaction with others at school in the past. With his solitary and quiet nature, he wouldn't actively share this information.
So even after nearly three years at Second High, no classmates knew about his heart condition.
At most, they might have wondered why he never participated in physical education classes.
"So, how severe is it?"
Lina clenched her palms.
Dr. Shad walked to the water dispenser and poured himself a glass of water. He said, "If it were before today, it would be very severe"
When it came to professional matters, Dr. Shad became interested and began to showcase his expertise.
"To be honest, Alex's condition is quite peculiar. Before today, I had always believed he will…"
".."
He spoke at length, using many professional terms. But when he turned his head, he saw Lina staring at him with a confused expression. He tapped his forehead.
"Never mind. You wouldn't understand anyway. The preliminary conclusion is that he has recovered to the level of a normal person. But I feel it can't be that simple. The specific situation still needs further research by my colleagues and me"
Lina listened patiently.
She nodded and stood up.
"I indeed don't understand these things, but I wonder if the medical conditions in the capital are better? If possible, I'd like to take him there for an examination"
Dr. Shad was taken aback. He glanced at the earnest girl and then at Alex, who was lying on the bed, lost in thought.
To be fair, based on their appearances, the two looked quite compatible.
"Are you Alex's classmate?"
Seeing the girl nod, Dr. Shad said, "The medical equipment and doctor's expertise in Shadehaven City are definitely not as good as in the capital. But you should be clear about one thing"
He changed the subject. "Currently, all of Alex's treatment costs are being negotiated by the school, so his treatment at the Hospital is free. If he transfers to the capital, it's hard to say…"
"The examination fees alone would likely be a significant sum"
After saying this, Dr. Shad quietly looked at Lina, hoping she would back down.
However, the girl simply waved her hand.
"Money is not an issue for me"
Lina thought to herself that she would first take Alex to the capital for an examination. If it still couldn't be resolved, she would seek her master's help.
As for whether her master could solve it, Lina didn't think too much about it.
She only knew that if even her master couldn't help, then there was probably no one in this world who could assist Alex.
She wasn't doing this for any other reason but simply to repay the debt of saving her life.
"Then it's decided. After Alex-San rests for a couple of days, I'll take him back to the capital!"
The girl raised her chin and decisively declared.
At this moment, a leisurely voice came from behind.
"I think the opinion of the person involved is also quite important"
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Divine Realm.
The river of time began to reverse.
In a dark and damp secret chamber, on a stone platform, a newborn baby girl was scanned by countless malevolent, scarlet gazes, as if they wished to devour her immediately.
An evil plan devised three years ago gradually unfolded as they whispered.
As a once-in-a-millennium natural Dao body in the Divine Realm, the baby girl was undoubtedly fortunate.
But she was also unfortunate because shortly after her birth, she was discovered by a demonic sect known for its blood sacrifices.
To maximize the preservation of the baby's pure heart, they slaughtered her biological parents and came to an unknown small village in the Divine Realm.
The entire sect transformed into the 361 households of Su Village.
It was a gamble that put the entire sect at stake, but if successful, the rewards would be unprecedented and beyond imagination.
The demonic path never lacked gamblers.
But evidently, they had lost the bet.
Just three years into the plan's implementation, they were found by Alex, who shattered their evil scheme.
On that day, Su Village was massacred, and blood flowed for miles.
It was also on that day that the seeds of doubt were sown in a certain little girl's heart.
The seeds continued to take root and sprout, gradually devouring nourishment until they finally grew strong 27 years later, becoming the sword that pierced her master.
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...
Selene's expression remained stern. She lowered her eyes, her fingers gripping the sword hilt so tightly that they turned slightly white.
Her trembling body hinted that her emotions were not as calm as she appeared.
After a long while, she raised her head, her eyes filled with coldness.
Then, with a casual swing of her sword, the sword qi surged into the sky, easily shattering the scene before her.
Selene's expression remained unchanged, her Dao heart was as firm as ever.
She let out a cold laugh. "It's indeed the work of a heart demon. If the truth were really like this, why would he hide it from me for so many years and refuse to confess?"
"In the end, he covets this body, waiting for my cultivation to advance before refining me to help him ascend!"
The voice referred to as the heart demon appeared again, chuckling. "You are truly obstinate. You say he refuses to confess to you, but have you ever asked him a single question?"
Its tone was filled with extreme disgust, as if it despised its former self.
"A disloyal and ignorant person like you, who is so self righteous, should have perished forever with that blood sacrifice"
Selene didn't bother arguing with it. She surveyed her surroundings, shrouded in a hazy mist, unable to find a way out for the time being.
So she began to meditate on the spot, cultivating in this unknown realm.
"My Dao heart is as firm as iron. No matter how you, this heart demon, try to bewitch me, you won't be able to shake me in the slightest!"
The voice scoffed, "You can deceive others with those words, but can you deceive yourself?"
"Whether it's true or false, you already have the answer in your heart"
"You know better than anyone that he couldn't possibly be that kind of person. You've just made a mistake, and this mistake can never be undone.."
With each sentence it spoke, Selene's body trembled more intensely.
"SHUT UP!"
Selene suddenly shouted, her eyes already somewhat reddened.
The surging spiritual power swirled around her body, and the frenzied sword qi scattered, as if containing endless fury.
"Tsk, getting agitated"
The voice persisted, still echoing in Selene's mind.
"Look at yourself now, how pitiful~, how disgusting~"
"You don't even dare to take a closer look. You can only immerse yourself in the world you've fabricated, trying to convince yourself in various ways"
It said with pity, "You are a pathetic coward, still running away even now"
Selene stood with one hand holding her sword and slightly lowering her head.
"You're lying to me. YOU'RE ALL LYING TO ME..."
"HE IS THE DEMON WHO KILLED MY PARENTS WITH COLD BLOOD…"
She opened her mouth but gradually couldn't make a sound.
Because those fragmented scenes began to overlap.
Selene suddenly understood what it had said at the very beginning.
"Once more, from your master's perspective, go through the entire process"
She abruptly came to her senses, her expression somewhat frenzied, her body trembling uncontrollably.
She slashed at the scenes with her sword, again and again.
The sword qi ran rampant, but in the end, it was all in vain.
"No, no..."
It turned out that the most painful punishment was not loss.
But to remember forever.