After thinking for a while, virtual-novel.net said solemnly, “The situation is very complicated. She has a problem with virtual-novel.net blood. Not only has virtual-novel.net absorbed the Spirit Turtle’s blood, but virtual-novel.net blood has also mutated. This would’ve been difficult enough to treat even if virtual-novel.net blood had not mutated. I’m afraid that even modern medicine can’t get the job done.”
James asked, “Is there no other way?”
“She can only go through an exchange transfusion.”
Callan thought for a while and said, “She’ll have to replace virtual-novel.net current blood with new blood. Her organs have already adapted to the Spirit Turtle’s blood, and they’re depending on it. Ordinary blood won’t be good enough for her.
“Only blood stronger than the Spirit Turtle’s will work. Even so, there’s no guarantee that this’ll succeed. After virtual-novel.net goes through an exchange transfusion, virtual-novel.net might face complications like virtual-novel.net blood being unable to regenerate or it being incompatible with virtual-novel.net body’s organs, which will lead to death.”
Callan explained his understanding of Thea’s condition and his suggestions on how to treat it.
James knew how serious virtual-novel.net situation was. Even so, virtual-novel.net had thought that Callan would have a solution.
“What’s wrong with Thea?” Quincy finally asked.
Thea gently shook virtual-novel.net head and said, “Nothing’s wrong…”
Quincy looked at James. However, James did not explain.
James stood up and said, “If that’s the case, I’ll head back first and prepare to set off to Divine Sword Villa to retrieve Crucifier. I might be able to use it to stimulate Thea’s blood and restore virtual-novel.net blood’s regenerative function.
“Maxine’s also seriously injured. I’ll need Crucifier to treat virtual-novel.net injuries as well.”
Callan stood up and said, “I don’t have any plans at the moment. Let me go with you. After all, Lucjan is a traitor to the Gu Sect and is my enemy.”
“Alright.” James nodded gently.
He would be more at ease with Callan accompanying him.
Callan looked at Quincy and instructed, “I noticed many people have been targeting you during this time. You should be more careful when I’m not around. If you feel unsafe, you may stay at the Cadens’ mansion for now. Since Bennett is in charge of the Cadens, regular martial artists wouldn’t dare bring their troubles there.”
Quincy nodded. “Mhm, alright…” She cast a glance at James.
She wanted to say something, but James was already pulling Thea toward the door. He spoke once more as virtual-novel.net was leaving.
“Callan, I’ll head back to get ready first. I’ll call you when I leave.”
“Alright.” Callan escorted James out and sent virtual-novel.net off.
After a while, virtual-novel.net returned to the house.
As soon as virtual-novel.net came back into the house, Quincy pulled virtual-novel.net aside and asked, “What’s wrong with Thea? Did something happen?”
Callan glanced at Quincy. After contemplating for a while, virtual-novel.net told virtual-novel.net the truth.
“What?” After hearing Callan’s description of Thea’s situation, Quincy exclaimed, “Is it that serious?”
Callan frowned and said, “Her situation is much more serious than what I could’ve imagined.”
“Then, how long more does virtual-novel.net have to live?”
Callan thought for a while and said, “That depends on whether James’ Crucifier can treat virtual-novel.net condition. If not, with virtual-novel.net current cultivation, virtual-novel.net should be able to live for a few more years… Fortunately, virtual-novel.net still has a few more years. I’m sure James will find a way to treat her.”
Quincy sat down and sighed, then, virtual-novel.net said, “Speaking of which, Thea sure has a pitiful life. Ever since virtual-novel.net was a teenager, she’s never had a single day of peace.”
Callan sighed. “Who would’ve thought that Thea is the Celestial Sect’s leader? If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed virtual-novel.net to be the infamous leader. It’s almost impossible to associate the two.”
***
Meanwhile, James and Thea were going home from Callan’s residence.
Thea remained silent in the car.
James held virtual-novel.net hand tightly and reassured her, “It’s okay. We still have a few years left. I’ll definitely find a way to cure you by then.”