"Is there any way, other than exchanging merits, to obtain the Spiritual Liquid of the Heart?"

Ling Feng asked.

He sought out Ao Dagang once again.

Last night, he had a long talk with Wang Dashan, who was completely unmoved; in Wang Dashan's view, exchanging the entire South City's merits for a bottle of Spiritual Liquid of the Heart for him was too big a price.

Ao Dagang should use these merits for the cultivation resource subsidy for everyone, not just for him alone.

Ling Feng felt very complicated after hearing this, both touched and at a loss for words.

So this morning, he went to Ao Dagang once more.

"There is a way, but achieving it isn't so easy."

Ao Dagang replied.

"What way?"

Ling Feng pressed further.

"The Spiritual Liquid of the Heart is an important resource subsidy for Spiritual Martial Artists. If you can become a Spiritual Martial Artist before graduating from senior year, the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance will award you a bottle of Spiritual Liquid of the Heart. Although the dose is small, it can save Principal Wang's life."

Ao Dagang explained.

"Is that really possible?"

Ling Feng rubbed his chin.

As long as he had enough Coasting Along Value, becoming a Spiritual Martial Artist wasn't particularly difficult for him; the key was completing it before graduation.

But Wang Dashan's situation was dire; he worried that Wang Dashan wouldn't hold out until then.

"Yes, as long as you become a Spiritual Martial Artist before graduating senior year, I guarantee Principal Wang won't die."

Ao Dagang confidently assured.

"But what about his current injuries?"

Ling Feng asked.

"I can't provide the Spiritual Liquid of the Heart, but I can extend Principal Wang's life by six months with a potion. However, it'll be hard on Principal Wang; his organs are shattered, and his life force relies solely on his bones and flesh for sustenance. So, during these six months, Principal Wang would need to stay inside a special medical box, with tubes inserted all over his body, until you obtain the Spiritual Liquid of the Heart within this period."

As Ao Dagang spoke, he showed Ling Feng a video. In it, an elderly man lay in a sealed, transparent box full of tubes, his face full of agony, seemingly enduring endless torment, unable to live or die.

"This... wouldn't it be better to just die?"

Ling Feng instinctively stepped back.

To make Wang Dashan endure inhuman torment for six months was something he couldn't bear.

Plus, what if he failed to become a Spiritual Martial Artist within the set timeframe?

"This is indeed not a good solution, but it's the only option. You decide, I won't force you."

Ao Dagang said.

Ling Feng looked conflicted.

"Actually, you could ask Principal Wang if he's willing to try?"

Ao Dagang suggested.

After a while, Principal Wang and Marquis Zhuge arrived at Ao Dagang's home.

"Thousand Needle Bone Therapy!"

Upon seeing the treatment method, Marquis Zhuge's face turned fearful. He stood up involuntarily and said, "Thousand Needle Bone Therapy awakens the life functions within the bones and flesh to the ultimate, extending Old Wang's life by six months. During this period, Old Wang's bones and flesh will feel like maddening insect bites, a flesh-tearing sensation, especially towards the end, as if roasted on fire. I once had a comrade who chose this to extend life but couldn't endure a month before pulling all the tubes out himself, leaving with a smile on his face."

"Ling Feng is right, a miserable life is better than an honorable death. If there's a chance, I'm willing to try, as for the pain, it's nothing."

Wang Dashan said.

"You must think this through. I worry that after enduring half a year of agony, if Ling Feng can't procure the Spiritual Liquid of the Heart for you, you'll die in extreme torment."

Ao Dagang said meaningfully, glancing at Ling Feng a few more times.

"I trust myself, and I trust Ling Feng. If there's no Spiritual Liquid of the Heart by then, don't blame Ling Feng, Ling Feng, don't burden yourself too much either."

Wang Dashan said calmly.

"Ling Feng, are you really confident that you can become a Spiritual Martial Artist before graduating senior year?"

Ao Dagang asked.

"This…"

Ling Feng hesitated.

He wasn't worried about becoming a Spiritual Martial Artist, but concerned that this treatment would render Wang Dashan unable to live or die, worse than being alive.

"Life and death are determined by fate, don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Wang Dashan said calmly.

"I am confident."

Ling Feng replied softly.

"With your assurance, I'm willing to endure and try regardless of the pain."

Wang Dashan's eyes lit up.

"Alright, there's no time to lose. I'll contact someone immediately for Principal Wang's treatment."

Ao Dagang acted immediately.

As the strongest in South City, he was quick and highly efficient.

Soon, a team of healers arrived.

Wang Dashan lay in the enclosed space, special needles inserted into his flesh, penetrating deep into his bones with the healers' help.

Wang Dashan began to tremble.

Yet, as more needles were inserted, his tremors increased, sweat covered his head, and the wound on his chest split open again.

"Principal!"

Ling Feng couldn't bear it.

Being alive like this was more unbearable than death.

"Ling Feng, let's go for a walk outside."

Worried about the psychological burden on Ling Feng, Marquis Zhuge took him out.

"Old Wang has had a rough fate, his family from South City perished in the Great Crossing River era, and he was raised by the South City government; he's deeply attached to South City. If keeping him alive impinges on the city's resource subsidies, he'd rather die.

So you have to strive for him, you must become a Spiritual Martial Artist before graduating senior year. Master Ao will personally guide your cultivation; with your talent, perhaps you can perform a miracle."

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