As soon as the door opened, the scene inside made Shichen's heart tremble; a gaunt, pale woman on the hospital bed immediately caught his attention.
Even though he was prepared, seeing the appearance of Asagi Aiba's mother, he couldn't help but frown, his mood heavy.
"Teacher Shi, come in." Asagi Aiba's tone also became heavy.
"Mm…"
Walking into the ward, Shichen noticed a man standing by the window.
The man turned around, revealing a serious face, he looked at Shichen and nodded slightly.
"Teacher Shi, he is my father," Asagi Aiba introduced.
"Hello, Mr. Aiba, I am Asagi's teacher, Shichen."
"I already know, Teacher Shi, can you really save my wife?" Senzai Aiba asked impatiently, expectation appearing on his serious face.
Shichen looked at the emaciated woman lying on the hospital bed, he didn't promise, but instead replied: "Can I take a look at the situation first?"
"Of course, please! I beg you!" Senzai Aiba suddenly bowed deeply.
"Teacher Shi, please, you must save my mother." Asagi Aiba also bowed.
"I will do my best."
Shichen pursed his lips, came to the bedside, and observed Asagi Aiba's mother.
Her face was as pale as paper, but her features hadn't changed much, showing a glimpse of what Asagi Aiba would look like when she grew up. However, her hospital gown was loose and baggy, revealing wrists and hands that were as thin and withered as dry branches.
The woman was sleeping peacefully, and the fact that she was still alive in this state made it unclear whether it was due to the advanced medical facilities or her strong will to live.
There was no aura of magic or curses on her; she was clearly just afflicted by illness, tormented to this extent.
[Do you want to use the Divine Fragment to heal?]
In his mind, her voice sounded at the right time.
Shichen breathed a sigh of relief; as long as he could save her, that was all that mattered.
"Teacher Shi, how is it? My wife… can she be saved?" Senzai Aiba asked nervously.
"Teacher Shi…" Asagi Aiba also looked at him hopefully.
Shichen smiled lightly: "Don't worry, yes."
"Really?" Senzai Aiba was stunned for a moment, then became excited.
"Teacher Shi, really?" Asagi Aiba couldn't help but lean closer to Shichen, grabbing his hand, and asked in disbelief.
"Of course, it's true." Shichen ruffled her head.
"Then, I will begin the treatment."
"Teacher Shi, do we need to go out?" Senzai Aiba asked cautiously.
"No need, you can just watch."
"I understand."
"Teacher Shi, please." Asagi Aiba let go of him, clasping her hands in front of her, and said prayerfully.
"Mm, leave it to me."
Shichen approached the bedside, placed his right hand over his heart, and then, a golden light burst forth, a mass of golden light filled with incredible aura emerged.
The golden light filled the entire ward, its aura sacred and bright, comforting the heart and purifying the soul.
Senzai Aiba and Asagi Aiba were so dazzled by the golden light that they couldn't open their eyes, but their long-standing worry and anxiety calmed down.
The two couldn't see what was in the golden light, but Shichen could clearly see the fragment within it. This fragment was obtained from Thor.
Well, when he was forced to be a Dragon Knight.
Of course, now was not the time to reminisce about that moment. Shichen held the Divine Fragment in his hand and slowly extended it towards Asagi Aiba's mother.
The Divine Fragment seemed to have a will of its own, floating from Shichen's hand, moving to above her heart, then slowly sinking and merging into her heart, leaving only a faint golden glow.
The golden light in the ward instantly dissipated, allowing Senzai Aiba and Asagi Aiba to open their eyes.
The first thing they did when they opened their eyes was to look at the hospital bed, and the person they cared about made their eyes widen.
The woman's face had actually turned rosy, and her exposed hands and feet, though still slender, were no longer as withered as before; her skin was smooth and radiant, with a healthy glow.
Now, her entire body was full of vitality.
"This is…"
"Mom!"
Without Shichen needing to say more, the two already understood that the person they cared about most seemed to be fine.
This was simply incredible; they had only closed their eyes for a moment due to the blinding light.
What exactly happened?
But what happened didn't matter; what mattered was that the person was fine!
Senzai Aiba was incredibly grateful now that he had trusted Shichen, otherwise his wife would have left him forever.
As expected of Nangong Nayue's younger brother.
Asagi Aiba's heart was now filled with joy, the long-standing suppression gone, and Shichen had indeed helped her save her mother.
Indeed, this was fate's arrangement.
"Hmm… Asagi…"
Just then, a murmur suddenly came from the hospital bed.
"Yuuki?"
"Mom?"
Senzai Aiba and Asagi Aiba were startled, immediately rushing to the bedside, excitedly staring at Yuuki Aiba.
Yuuki Aiba slowly opened her eyes, looking around in confusion: "Husband? Asagi?"
"This is wonderful! This is wonderful!" Senzai Aiba's face was filled with joy, tears of excitement falling.
"Mom…Woo woo woo… you're okay, that's wonderful Woo woo woo…" Asagi Aiba burst into loud sobs.
"So, I'm fine." Yuuki Aiba held Senzai Aiba's hand with one hand and stroked Asagi Aiba's head with the other, revealing a gentle smile.
Shichen leaned against the door, quietly watching this scene, smiling slightly.
Indeed, he preferred to see scenes of family reunions.
At this moment, the fragment in Yuuki Aiba's heart slowly emerged, flew to Shichen's front, and then vanished into his heart.
Senzai Aiba and Asagi Aiba did not notice this scene.
...
After a long while, the family finally calmed down, and Senzai Aiba came to Shichen, bowing deeply again.
"Teacher Shi, thank you for saving my wife, truly thank you!"
"Mr. Aiba, there's no need to be so polite. I am Asagi's teacher, this is what I should do." Shichen quickly helped him up.
"No, you are our savior, regardless of your sister. If you ever need anything in the future, I will definitely help you with all my strength."
"Mr. Aiba is joking. I didn't save Ms. Aiba for your help."
"I know, but…"
"Dad, what are you talking about? How can you curse Teacher to have an accident?" Asagi Aiba interrupted and scolded.
"Ah, right, my expression was problematic. Teacher Shi, I'm sorry, I was too excited and spoke out of turn."
"It's alright, I don't mind."
"In short, Teacher Shi is our family's benefactor," Senzai Aiba said earnestly.
"Mr. Aiba, there really is no need to be so…"
"Teacher Shi." Asagi Aiba interrupted Shichen, saying with a beaming smile: "Teacher, please accept Dad's gratitude, otherwise my dad won't give up."
"Sigh, alright." Shichen shook his head helplessly.
"Thank you, Teacher Shi." Senzai Aiba bowed again in thanks.
"Mr. Aiba, there really is no need to be so polite." Shichen quickly helped him up.
"No, it's necessary."
"..."
This man is truly stubborn, but this also proves his love for his wife, doesn't it?
Shichen reluctantly accepted his thanks, and after he stood up, he said: "Mr. Aiba, your wife's body is no longer a problem. From now on, she just needs to recuperate well."
"I understand."
"Then, I'll take my leave now. I'm sure you two have a lot to say to each other."
"Teacher Shi, I'll see you out, otherwise you won't be able to leave," Asagi Aiba said.
"Alright."
"Then, Mom, I'll see Teacher Shi off first and be right back."
"Mm, go ahead." Yuuki Aiba gently ruffled Asagi Aiba's head, then looked at Shichen and bowed her head in thanks: "Teacher Shi, thank you for saving me, thank you!"
"Ms. Aiba, you're too kind. This is what I should do."
Shichen waved his hand dismissively, turned and left the room, with Asagi Aiba quickly following.
The two left the ward and exited by the same route, not speaking a word along the way.
Asagi Aiba's steps were light, her hands clasped behind her back, a smile on her lips, her face beaming, unable to conceal her joy.
Shichen was naturally happy to see her like this.
Leaving the gates of the MAR Research Institute, Shichen got into Asagi Aiba's family's private car, the same one he had arrived in.
"Teacher Shi…" Asagi Aiba stood by the car, looking at Shichen through the window, hesitating to speak.
Shichen smiled: "Whatever you want to say, wait until class. Right now, you should probably want to go back and say something to your mother, right?"
"Mm!" Asagi Aiba nodded vigorously.
"Then, goodbye."
"Goodbye, Teacher Shi!"