17: Goodbye Lu Bingyun

Soon, Xie Ning and the other arrived outside a luxury villa.

"The Lu family? Could it be..." Mo Yu saw the plaque and clearly thought of something.

Xie Ning nodded. "That's right, the Garrison Commander's home."

At this moment, the flames of gossip burned fiercely in Mo Yu's eyes. She cleared her throat and said, "Uh... Great Expert, I heard that you and Lu Bingyun..."

"..."

Xie Ning gave her a helpless glance, too lazy to answer. He pressed the doorbell and used the voice intercom to state his purpose.

With a click, the main gate opened.

"Let's go." Xie Ning walked into the villa first, and Mo Yu stuck out her tongue, following closely behind. Guided by a servant, the two followed step by step, passing through a long corridor and turning several times before arriving at the backyard.

Although called a backyard, its area was actually larger than five basketball courts. From a distance, Xie Ning saw a crowd gathered around a burned Demon Tamers Beast; some were recording data, others were performing diagnoses, and they would discuss with each other from time to time.

Clearly, these Breeders were all here for the task.

If it were an ordinary task, there would be no need for so many people, let alone a specialized house call. But who told this to be the Garrison Commander's home? Building a good relationship with the Garrison Commander would be of great help to their development in Flower City.

Only four people stood a bit further away. Among these four, Xie Ning recognized Li Zhi and Lu Bingyun. Li Zhi was currently trying to strike up a conversation with Lu Bingyun with a fawning smile, but Lu Bingyun's mind was entirely on the injured Demon Tamers Beast, and she ignored him.

The other two were a middle-aged couple who looked somewhat similar to Lu Bingyun. They were Lu Bingyun's parents, Lu Yimin and Huang Qiuwan.

Looking at Lu Bingyun, Xie Ning rubbed his nose awkwardly. Fortunately, he had mentally prepared himself before coming; otherwise, he would have wanted to slip away right now.

Suppressing the awkwardness in his heart, he walked forward with Mo Yu.

Hearing the sound, the four people turned to look.

When Lu Bingyun saw Xie Ning, she was clearly stunned. Her mind couldn't process it, and even her worried expression eased slightly.

Why would he be here?

Li Zhi also saw Xie Ning at this time. His gaze was very unfriendly as he questioned, "Student Xie Ning, why are you here? Do you know what kind of place this is?"

Because the Lu family was present and he needed to maintain his image, Li Zhi didn't dare to call him 'that guy named Xie' directly.

Xie Ning walked right past him. Under Lu Yimin's puzzled gaze, he stepped forward and said, "Hello, Uncle Lu. My name is Xie Ning, and this is Mo Yu. We were entrusted by Lin Yangqiu, the branch president of the Cultivation Association, to treat this Ice Lion."

Hearing Xie Ning's words, a sharp light flashed in Lu Yimin's eyes. He looked at the two of them, focusing particularly on Xie Ning, and nodded with satisfaction. "That old fellow mentioned it to me yesterday, but I didn't expect you to be so young. You truly are young and promising! My Yun'er's Ice Lion will be in your hands later."

Li Zhi became a bit anxious, fearing Xie Ning would be appreciated. He hurriedly said, "Uncle Lu, don't be fooled by him. This kid is just an incompetent fellow who hasn't even fully memorized the Yao Beast Encyclopedia. How could he possibly know how to treat a Yao Beast? In my opinion, he doesn't even have a breeder qualification certificate!"

"Hey! Is that any way to talk?" Mo Yu glared at Li Zhi. "If he didn't have the ability, why would Grandpa Lin ask us to come!"

Li Zhi snorted. "Who knows if there's some shady business involved."

"You..."

"Mo Yu, there's no need to argue with him. Facts speak louder than words; he'll find out soon enough." Before Mo Yu could speak, Xie Ning interrupted her. He looked at Lu Yimin and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Lu. The Ice Lion will take a turn for the better today."

"Hmph!" Mo Yu snorted at Li Zhi and ignored him.

The scene suddenly fell into an awkward silence. Fortunately, Lu Bingyun walked over. She looked at Xie Ning and asked, "Um... do you, do you really have a way to cure it?"

"Of course," Xie Ning answered with a smile.

Li Zhi snorted and said disdainfully, "Anyone can brag. With so many experts here, including three Intermediate Cultivators, where is there room for you to show off?"

"You'll soon know if I'm bragging." As Xie Ning said this, the Breeders surrounding the Ice Lion finished their examination and formulated a treatment plan. After receiving Lu Yimin's approval, they began the treatment.

The Poison Flame on the Ice Lion's body covered its entire frame. To test the results as quickly as possible, these Demon Tamers divided the areas. Once someone's treatment proved effective, the others' treatments would stop.

It had to be said that this was indeed a very convenient method; otherwise, treating it one by one would likely take several days.

While this group of Breeders was busy, Xie Ning also learned from the Lu couple that these Demon Tamers were not from the same group, but were like sharks smelling blood, coming uninvited.

Clearly, everyone wanted to earn a favor from the Garrison Commander.

Seeing the other Breeders busy, Mo Yu got anxious. She quietly pulled Xie Ning aside and asked in a low, urgent voice, "Great Master, why aren't you worried at all? If they succeed, won't we have come for nothing?"

"Relax. If they can cure it, that's their skill. Besides, they might not necessarily be able to cure it," Xie Ning replied with a smile.

"But..." Mo Yu thought for a moment and didn't say anything more, only staring tensely at the Ice Lion.

"No more 'buts'. It just so happens I need your help with something." Xie Ning handed her a piece of paper. "Go help me buy all these Materials. I'll need them later. I'll transfer the money to your phone."

"Oh..."

Time passed minute by minute.

Xie Ning carefully observed the treatment plans of those Breeders and shook his head inwardly, clearly not optimistic.

With the Poison Flame having invaded to this extent, it simply wasn't something that could be solved by surface detoxification. Even if the exterior was treated and appeared effective, it would be nothing more than a facade.

After about half an hour, Demon Tamers began leaving the Lu house one after another, shaking their heads and sighing.

With every person who shook their head, Lu Bingyun's heart grew heavier. Even the Lu couple frowned, worried about their daughter's emotions.

Seeing them fail and leave one by one, Li Zhi also started to get nervous. He said hurriedly, "That, Sister Bing Yun, don't worry. Isn't the Master Wang I invited still here? He will definitely have a way. Even if that Demon Tamers Beast dies, I will give you another one."

Lu Bingyun didn't react to these words, but her father, Lu Yimin, shook his head slightly, seemingly quite disappointed in Li Zhi.

Three more Breeders withdrew from the treatment. They stood before Lu Yimin with embarrassed faces and said, "Apologies, Lord Garrison Commander. We have done our best. Its poison is too deep; we are powerless."

"Forget it, I don't blame you," Lu Yimin said, and the three of them quickly left.

"Dad, what should I do? I don't want Ice Snow to leave..." Lu Bingyun's eyes were red and swollen, tears welling up and ready to fall at any moment as she looked at Lu Yimin helplessly.

"This..."

Lu Yimin hesitated, but then heard Master Wang, who was treating the Ice Lion, shouting repeatedly, "It's a success! I've succeeded! There's an effect!"

"What?!"

"Great Master, is what you're saying true?"

Several people asked as they quickly stepped forward to the Ice Lion.

Sure enough, just as Master Wang had said, the injury on a patch of the Ice Lion's body where the ointment had been applied was gradually improving, and granulation tissue was starting to grow.

Lu Bingyun wept with joy, covering her mouth with one hand and gently stroking the Ice Lion with the other. "It's true! That's great, Ice Snow, that's wonderful..."

"Haha~ I knew I didn't pick the wrong person. The far-famed Master Wang is certainly much more capable than some people who come here to swindle!" Li Zhi clapped his hands excitedly, glanced at Xie Ning, and said triumphantly.

Xie Ning shook his head and said, "Don't celebrate too early."

As soon as he spoke, everyone's voices suddenly vanished, and they all looked at Xie Ning.

Lu Yimin and Huang Qiuwan frowned slightly, wondering about something. Lu Bingyun was also full of confusion, while only Li Zhi smiled even more brightly.

Haha~ What do you call seeking death? This is exactly seeking death!

Xie Ning, oh Xie Ning, you can't stand to see others do well? Still want to compete with me for Lu Bingyun?

You have absolutely no chance now!

Seeing their varying gazes, Xie Ning smiled and said, "What, you don't believe me?"