Chapter 372: Two Perfect Solutions

Zu An was overjoyed. He quickly grabbed her arm and asked, "What method?"

Ji Xiaoxi, her face full of curiosity, was also intrigued. She knew her aunt wasn't typically skilled in medicine, and currently, even her father and she had no solution for Qin Wanru's injuries. So what method could her aunt possibly have?

Jiang Luofu coldly glanced at Zu An's hand gripping hers.

Zu An guiltily released her hand, explaining, "It was an urgent moment, please forgive me."

Only then did Jiang Luofu say, "Unfortunately, this method is useless even if I tell you."

"How can it be useless? Tell us, and maybe we can all think of a way to solve it," Ji Xiaoxi quickly said. Firstly, she loved medicine, so she was very curious about any potential cure. Secondly, she was inherently kind and hoped Qin Wanru could be cured.

Jiang Luofu hesitated repeatedly before saying, "I once read in an historical text that the essence blood of a cultivator with super-grade aptitude, combined with the Primordial Chaos Scripture, seems to have the power to bring the dead back to life."

"Super-grade aptitude?" Ji Xiaoxi listened, dumbfounded. For hundreds, even thousands of years, no one had ever heard of anyone possessing super-grade aptitude, to the point where everyone said it was merely a legend.

As for the Primordial Chaos Scripture, it was even more unheard of. No wonder her aunt had claimed telling them would be useless.

Jiang Luofu, however, glanced at Zu An. She knew about Zu An's super-grade aptitude, but even she had never heard of the Primordial Chaos Scripture, so the method remained useless.

Only Zu An's expression was strange. Essence blood from super-grade aptitude — he had it. The Primordial Chaos Scripture — he also had it. He even knew the method to save someone.

But could he actually save her?

The method he used to save Chu Chuyan back then, how could it be applied to Qin Wanru?

Although this world was much more open than his previous one, it wasn't open to that extent.

This involved an ethical issue, and regardless of the world or era, it would be a huge scandal.

But could he, simply to protect his reputation, stand by and watch her die when he clearly could save her?

He would likely regret this for the rest of his life.

Zu An was in an extreme dilemma. To abandon her to death would be beastly! But to save her in that way, that would be worse than a beast!

If it were any other woman, Zu An would have saved her without hesitation right then. But it had to be Qin Wanru, and that was impossible.

"Don't worry about me. I know I'm already doomed to die." At this moment, Qin Wanru's weak voice came from the bed. She struggled to sit up, and Zu An quickly went to support her.

Qin Wanru gave him a grateful look, before continuing, "My death is of no consequence, but I'm worried about Xiao Zhao remaining in the Chu Residence, and Zhongtian hasn't been rescued either. Ah Zu, can you promise me..."

Zu An heard her speaking as if leaving her last words, and his heart felt incredibly bitter. He quickly interrupted, saying, "It's not time for last words yet."

Then he turned back to Jiang Luofu and Ji Xiaoxi and said, "I have something I want to say to her privately. Could you two please step outside for a moment?"

Naturally, the two women wouldn't make things difficult for him at this moment. They nodded and walked out.

Zu An suddenly called out to Jiang Luofu again. "Headmistress, you can't eavesdrop on us."

Her cultivation was too strong; with just a little focus, she could hear conversations inside the room.

Jiang Luofu was speechless.

"Don't worry, I have no interest in eavesdropping."

Rage points from Jiang Luofu +111!

Qin Wanru looked at Zu An with confusion. "What do you want to tell me?"

Zu An quickly ran to close the door, then leaned close to Qin Wanru's ear.

Qin Wanru felt a little uncomfortable and subconsciously tried to pull away.

Zu An quickly said, "What I'm about to say is very important and cannot be overheard by others."

Only then did Qin Wanru remain still, though her eyes were still full of doubt.

Zu An hesitated for a moment before saying, "Did you hear the healing method Headmistress Jiang just mentioned?"

Qin Wanru hummed in acknowledgment, then said, "Unfortunately, both super-grade aptitude and the Primordial Chaos Scripture are legendary things, so you don't need to waste time on them."

"Actually..." Zu An paused, then continued, "I actually possess both of those things."

"What?" Qin Wanru was shocked. She had never heard of the Primordial Chaos Scripture, so that didn't affect her much, but she couldn't be clearer about super-grade aptitude.

Something that only existed in legends. One must know that Chu Chuyan, with her top-grade aptitude, was already a recognized genius. Her cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds at a young age, earning everyone's praise.

So what kind of heaven-defying existence must the even superior super-grade aptitude be?

"Don't worry about the others for now," Zu An quickly said. "Although I have a way to save you, this method is quite... quite awkward, so I have to leave the choice to you. You must decide whether you want me to save you."

Qin Wanru looked confused. "Of course, I want you to save me! Why wouldn't I?"

Having been ambushed by Chu Tiesheng and Hong Zhong this time, she had long harbored a belly full of rage, and naturally wanted to recover and seek revenge.

Moreover, if she died, the Chu family would change hands, and Xiao Zhao's fate would likely be miserable. As for her husband, Chu Zhongtian, he certainly wouldn't be rescued.

She had originally thought she was doomed to die, which was why she had just spoken such disheartened words. Now that there was hope of survival, how could she give up?

Seeing his hesitant expression, Qin Wanru quickly said, "Don't worry, I'll cooperate with any condition, no matter how difficult or harsh. I can even hold on until after the Chu family's rebellion is quelled before I die."

Zu An's expression was extremely conflicted. "Madam, don't agree so quickly. It's not too late to hear what the method to save you is first."

He then roughly explained the method of using the Primordial Chaos Scripture combined with super-grade aptitude essence blood to save someone. He even told her about saving Chu Chuyan in the secret realm.

Qin Wanru's expression first showed confusion, followed by astonishment, and finally, a flush spread across her face. "Enough, don't say another word. This method absolutely cannot be used!"

Just thinking about herself and Zu An together...

She shivered. Even if she were saved, it would be worse than death.

Zu An gave a wry smile. "See? I told you this method would be difficult."

Her reaction was not unexpected.

He secretly sighed. It seemed he had no choice but to accept fate.

Qin Wanru finally understood why his expression had been so conflicted earlier. She didn't suspect he was deliberately deceiving her, as her daughter had vaguely revealed details about the secret realm to her before.

But she couldn't agree to such a healing method. Otherwise, how would they face each other afterward? How would they face Chuyan? How would they face Chu Zhongtian? How would they face society?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind. She recalled how Chu Tiesheng had mentioned a drug he possessed when he tried to violate her earlier; it could make people forget events that happened within a few hours afterward. If she and Zu An found an isolated place and both took this drug at the same time, neither of them would remember it afterward. Wouldn't that be a perfect solution for both?

As soon as this thought emerged, her heart pounded wildly. She immediately stifled the idea. She must be crazy to actually be considering such a matter!

She quickly composed herself and said to Zu An, "Ah Zu, I never expected you to possess super-grade aptitude and such extraordinary skills. It seems I truly underestimated you before; you are no ordinary person. So, after I die, you must promise me to protect Xiao Zhao. You also need to rescue your father-in-law. Zhongtian has treated you well; you must not let him down."

Hearing her deliberately emphasize the words 'father-in-law,' Zu An knew she was subtly warning him. He sighed and said, "Don't worry, Madam. I would do all these things even if you didn't ask."

Only then did a relaxed smile appear on Qin Wanru's face. "Then I can rest assured..."

Hearing her voice grow weaker and weaker, and her hand slowly slip away, Zu An immediately panicked. "Xiaoxi, Xiaoxi, hurry and save her!"

Hearing his anxious shouts, Jiang Luofu and Ji Xiaoxi immediately rushed in. Ji Xiaoxi saw Qin Wanru's condition and quickly gave her a pill, then swiftly stimulated various acupuncture points on her body with golden needles.

Jiang Luofu couldn't help but glare at Zu An. "Did you say something to provoke her? Logically, her condition shouldn't have deteriorated so quickly."

Zu An didn't try to explain. He simply sat down quietly to the side, then racked his brain, trying to figure out how to save Qin Wanru.

Method after method was rejected. Suddenly, a thought struck him. Since none of the methods in this world would work, what about using the keyboard system?

What if he could draw something good from it...?

Wait, he didn't need to draw anything new. There was something he had before that would work!