Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 681: Zhao Jiaqi’s Choice

Chapter 681: Chapter 681: Zhao Jiaqi’s Choice

"I did it!"

It was only when the sun had risen that Ning Meng Yao fully woke up.

Excitedly, she ran inside after seeing the disappearing tail behind her.

That’s when she discovered Ni Chang lying beside Lin Fan, their hands still tightly clasped together.

"What did you achieve?"

Startled awake by Ning Meng Yao’s voice, Zhao Jiaqi finally opened her eyes groggily.

The sunlight streaming in through the window made her somewhat uncomfortable.

After all, it had been over three months since she had seen such bright light in the caverns of the sky.

"The Cultivation Technique you taught me... I’ve mastered it!"

Ning Meng Yao looked at Zhao Jiaqi.

The way she had just stretched made her feel suddenly unfamiliar.

That certainly wasn’t a gesture the reserved Ni Chang would make.

"Me? I... How did I get back here!"

Zhao Jiaqi finally realized, as she was still holding Lin Fan’s hand in front of Ning Meng Yao, and quickly let go as she stood up.

She clearly remembered falling asleep in the caverns of the sky, so how had she suddenly returned to Ning Mansion?

"You... You’re Jiaqi... Ni Chang has left!"

The quick-witted Ning Meng Yao looked at Zhao Jiaqi, surprised.

From her demeanor and actions, it was no longer Ni Chang occupying that body.

"Yes... How did she leave? And... why does my body hurt so much?"

Zhao Jiaqi moved a bit, feeling the clear pain from last night’s injury still present in her body.

However, her first instinct was to turn her head and look at Lin Fan.

"He... How come he hasn’t woken up yet? Did Ni Chang fail?"

"Yes, last night’s formation was interrupted, so he didn’t wake up."

It was then that Ning Meng Yao recounted the events of the previous night.

But she did not tell her about unexpectedly acquiring the Cultivation Technique.

"That’s outrageous, does the Gong Family not know that I am from Dragon Tooth? They even dared to attack me, it’s utterly unconscionable. I will definitely not let them off."

After hearing what had happened, Zhao Jiaqi clenched her fists in anger immediately.

To think that they even dared to strike her, she definitely would not let this go.

But at the moment, she was more concerned about Lin Fan.

"Did Ni Chang say whether there’s still a chance for Lin Fan to wake up?"

"She didn’t say anything, she just left suddenly without leaving any message. I was thinking, if this doesn’t work, we could try again next month."

Ning Meng Yao pursed her lips.

Now she had strong powers to protect Lin Fan.

So, she could still give it another try, couldn’t she?

"Some formations, once used, might not be usable again. Her sudden departure probably means she was out of options."

Looking at Lin Fan who was still asleep, Zhao Jiaqi took a deep breath.

If even Ni Chang was out of solutions, then there might truly be no one in this world who could wake him up.

"What do we do now?"

Ning Meng Yao looked at Zhao Jiaqi, feeling helpless.

Though she was happy to have acquired the Cultivation Technique, no longer the least significant of Lin Fan’s admirers,

she really couldn’t bring herself to smile at the moment.

"Then, we can only wait... But I’ll call home first to tell Grandpa to deal with the Gong Family properly so that they won’t dare to come knocking again!"

Zhao Jiaqi turned and walked out of the room.

Staying here, watching Lin Fan lying motionless, she could do nothing but feel heartache.

So, the only thing that could be resolved now was the entanglement with the Gong Family.

Thus, she took out her phone and dialed her grandfather’s number.

"Where have you been, you naughty girl? I haven’t been able to reach you for months!"

The call connected almost immediately, and the voice of the Dragon Emperor came through.

"I’ve been out trying to find a way to save Lin Fan."

Zhao Jiaqi pouted as she spoke.

"Did you find a method?"

Upon hearing this, the Dragon Emperor immediately pressed on.

Unfortunately, Zhao Jiaqi’s reply dampened his spirits once more.

"I thought I had found one, but it didn’t work as expected."

"Well, alright, healing a soul caught in chaos isn’t that easy. However, a few days ago, Prince Zhen Nan sent word that he knows a wandering Taoist with considerable strength and skilled in Array Skill. Originally, he wanted to ask the person to treat Lin Fan, but that guy is temperamental, so he called me instead."

The Dragon Emperor paused and continued, "Through the connections of the Dragon Teeth, I’ve reached out to him, but he said he cannot possibly intervene in secular matters. If you want to save Lin Fan, someone has to go and learn from him. After much thought, I think you’re the most suitable. So, do you want to save Lin Fan or not?"

"Grandpa, are you serious? Why do I feel like you’re just trying to trick me into leaving Jiangning?"

Zhao Jiaqi was no fool.

Even if her grandfather was speaking through Prince Zhen Nan’s mouth, she didn’t believe it was true.

After all, how many eccentric hermits could there be in this world, let alone ones who readily agree to take someone as their apprentice?

"How could that be? This is all directly from Prince Zhen Nan. If you don’t want to save Lin Fan, then stay in Jiangning and watch him lying there like a vegetable for the rest of his life."

The Dragon Emperor’s words made Zhao Jiaqi furrow her brows.

After a long silence, she finally sighed, "Fine, then I’ll go learn. Have Prince Zhen Nan send a car to pick me up."

"Really? That’s great, I’ll call Prince Zhen Nan right away!"

The Dragon Emperor hadn’t expected Zhao Jiaqi to agree so quickly.

His anxious heart finally settled.

"But you must ensure that the Gong Family dares not harass Lin Fan in the future, or else I won’t go anywhere!"

Zhao Jiaqi quickly reminded him.

Although she suspected that her grandfather might have concocted the lie just to coax her into leaving, the thought of Lin Fan lying there left her unsure of how to face the situation.

After all, they had always been bickering like enemies, and seeing him like this pained her heart too much.

So, no matter what, she had to get away from here.

This excuse at least made her feel a bit better for now.

"No problem. I will use the Dragon Teeth to issue a decree to the Gong Family, demanding they do not harm our people. Now pack your things; Prince Zhen Nan’s car will arrive soon."

The Dragon Emperor agreed without hesitation, then hung up the call.

After a deep sigh, he dialed Prince Zhen Nan’s number.

As for Zhao Jiaqi, she turned back to the room. Glancing at Lin Fan, who lay motionless on the bed, she stepped forward to Ning Mengyao.

"I’ve informed Grandpa, and he has assured that as Dragon Teeth, he will negotiate with the Gong Family. They shouldn’t trouble you any longer. Moreover, Grandpa mentioned that there might be a hermit who knows how to awaken Lin Fan. However, due to special reasons, he no longer comes down the mountain. Hence, Grandpa is considering sending me to learn from him. If I can master it, then I can save Lin Fan."

As Zhao Jiaqi held Ning Mengyao’s hand, her gaze clearly evaded the latter’s.

The lies against her heart, she didn’t know how long she could suppress them.

Ning Mengyao could naturally see her evasive eyes but didn’t expose her and instead smiled, tightening her grip on her hand.

"That’s good. Hurry on your way then. I’m looking forward to the day you return and save him."