Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 1072 - 1073: Deep Affection Between Husband and Wife

Chapter 1072: Chapter 1073: Deep Affection Between Husband and Wife

That night, Song Xiaodong came again to perform acupuncture on Alicia. Although the old lady could still only lie in bed, she was no longer in a stupor. She opened her eyes and looked at Song Xiaodong, her face carrying a smile, and said, “I heard you are a miraculous doctor from China, and you are treating my illness.”

Song Xiaodong found Alicia rather amiable and said, “Yes, now I’m here to give you the second session of acupuncture. Soon, your body will enter a recovery phase, but it won’t last very long. If you want to be cured, you must find the medicine soon and then travel to Minghe City in China where my hospital is located, and I will treat you there.”

Alicia said, “I’ve lived for more than eighty years, worked hard all my life. Whether I can live or not, I won’t overly insist.”

Turner, standing beside her, immediately said with a stern face, “Dear, you mustn’t say that. I will do everything in my power to save you. I want you to accompany me for a few more years, I don’t want to be lonely.”

Alicia glanced at Turner and then looked towards Song Xiaodong, saying, “Then I’ll trouble you. I also hope to visit China and see the scenery while I’m still alive.”

The same people from the last time were present, and Song Xiaodong started the acupuncture again. This time, it wasn’t very long; it ended within an hour, and he wasn’t as exhausted as the last time.

Actually, with Alicia’s current condition, if Song Xiaodong really went all out with the acupuncture, he could cure her in less than ten sessions, or at least let her live for another three to five years.

But his goal was the Fire Spirit Grass. If he cured her directly, the other party might be reluctant to part with it, so he had to keep some methods in reserve and wait for them to bring the medicine, and finally cure her then.

Alicia was always in a state of consciousness, completely able to feel how comfortable Song Xiaodong’s acupuncture made her body. After being tormented by illness for so long, this comfort was indescribable for her.

“Dear Song, your medical skills are truly superb. I feel like my body is already full of strength, and it’s not as painful anymore. You’ve filled me with hope to live on, you really are an angel sent from above.”

Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, “This is only temporary, slowly the effect will fade. I can only do this much for now.”

The stronger Alicia’s will to live, the more willing they would be to offer the Fire Spirit Grass.

After Song Xiaodong left, Turner came into the room again, seeing Alicia in good spirits, he was also very happy.

Alicia looked at Turner and asked, “Turner, is the medicine that Doctor Song needs difficult to obtain?”

Turner hesitated a bit and said, “Of the seven kinds of medicines he needs, he said he needs four. I’ve already consulted with a famous botanist, and these items are extremely rare. Only two can be considered findable, the other five, the botanist couldn’t even name. However…”

“However, what?” Alicia asked.

“However, we do have one,” Turner replied.

“Are you talking about Hellgrass?” Alicia exclaimed immediately.

Turner immediately said, “Alicia, don’t get excited. You need to keep a calm mindset.”

Alicia took a deep breath and said, “He means, Hellgrass can also be used for treatment?”

Turner smiled bitterly and said, “He’s marked this herb on the prescription anyway.”

Alicia said, “Then forget it. This herb concerns the prosperity of the entire Walter Family. I can’t give this medicine to him just to cure my illness. I cannot be so selfish.”

Turner looked at Alicia and said, “Dear, I can’t just stand by and watch you die. I want you to be with me for more years.”

Alicia held Turner’s hand, her voice softening, “Dear, I want to be with you, too, but this is the Sacred Object of our Walter Family. Its existence is a testament to our family’s prosperity. If this grass is gone, our family might collapse. We’ve been together for sixty years, why add a few more? I feel happy just being able to accompany you for a few more days. Turner, you must not make such a decision.”

Turner shook his head and said, “Alicia, this is just a legend. Our Walter Family’s development is the result of our joint effort and that of everyone in the family, not solely determined by the Hellgrass.”

Alicia shook her head and said, “No! Although it’s just a legend, Hellgrass is so peculiar, to grow under such conditions, it already proves its extraordinary nature. It has existed for hundreds of years, apart from the creatures of Hell, how could it survive all along? If we touch it, the entire Walter Family will be cursed.”

Turner said, “With science so advanced now, there really is no such thing as Hell.”

“No, no!” Alicia interrupted Turner, “There are still many things in the world that science cannot explain, and we must have faith. Hellgrass is our Walter Family’s faith, you must not think that way.”

Turner saw Alicia’s determination and said helplessly, “Alright then, I will try my best to find the other herbs. That way, your illness can be cured without touching our Hellgrass.”

“That would be feasible, but if it can be found, it can be found, if not, don’t be disappointed. After all, I can accompany you a few more days, that alone makes me very happy. I really feel blessed.”

Watching the smile on Alicia’s face, Turner couldn’t help but have his eyes reddened. Although he was shrewd like an old fox, with everyone guarded against him, his emotions with his wife were very deep, and he was truly moved from the heart now.

The Hellgrass they spoke of was what Song Xiaodong referred to as the Fire Spirit Grass, a very special herb that grows in especially hot places. Where the Walter family lived, countless years ago, was a volcano. Although it’s now a dormant volcano, no longer erupting, the interior seems to have remained very active. In the original central crater, it’s still very hot, and humans simply cannot get close.

But right there, on a rock, a green plant grows. The Walter family has always considered this place sacred. Even family members rarely enter, and many aren’t even aware of its existence.