The Donghai City First Hospital was busier than usual, especially the second floor. It was filled with people, including the Darby family members as well as all the wealthy families across the city.
The heart-breaking news had spread around the city yesterday. One had to admit that the Old Master Darby was one of the most important people in Donghai City. Once the news of his health got out, all the established families sent their men to visit him.
The news was true. Old Master Darby was ill. He was diagnosed with acute leukemia, and all his visitors felt bad for him while feeling confused. Everyone knew that Old Master Darby was a high ranking cultivator, and he had reached the level of Martial Marquis. How could he possibly get leukemia?
Everyone knew that the body of a cultivator was strong than any ordinary man. The body's immune system became strong after cultivating. Although you could still get infected with the flu or fever, it was unlikely to get any major diseases like leukemia. Especially someone like Old Master Darby, who was already a Martial Marquis; it was highly unlikely to get it. That's why everyone was confused and shocked by the news.
Meanwhile, Old Master Darby laid on the bed quietly inside the Exclusive Ward. Pipes and machines were conencted to his arms, and anyone could see he had lost some weight. He appeared much paler and weaker than before. He was surounded by Florian, Yumi, Jackson, and Rebecca. The four of them seemed extremely worried and concerned. The ward was filled with dead silence.
Old Master Darby was suffering. Normally, a cultivator would not suffer an illness like this. He cultivated the Body Transformation Scripture for the past five years. The Shaolin Sect and the Wudang Sect wrote this scripture, and the teaching was leaning toward the Yang side of the body.
After five years of cultivating, he led his family to join the Eternal Life Palace Sect. Two days ago, Old Master Darby received a manual from the sect, the Flower Palm Manual. This manual was known for its evil practices, and upon receiving it, Old Master Darby could not wait to start studying it right away. Little did he know that he was making a deadly mistake.
The Body Transformation Scripture was a Yang practice, while the Flower Palm Manual was a Yin practice. The Yang and Yin practice could not be incorporated at the same time.
At first, he had no idea of the dangers he was imposing on his body. However, when the two opposing forces started clashing with one another inside his body, it was already too late! Two days ago, Old Master Darby was cultivating in his private room, and all of a sudden, the two opposing energies went out of control. It almost caused him to have a psychotic break.
Old Master Darby had been cultivating his whole life, and he knew the dangers of having a psychotic break. At least, he was able to save his own life by using up all his energy.
Unfortunately, the cultivation he had made all his life vanished instantly. He was diminished into an ordinary man. As an ordinary man, the illness engulfed his body right away, and he became diagnosed with acute leukemia.
Being reminded of what happened completely disheartened Old Master Darby. He stared blankly at the ceiling without uttering a word. Watching him, nobody dared to make a sound, and the ward remained pin-drop silence. Old Master Darby had always had the reputation of being aloof, and with what just happened, everyone was afraid that he would not take it.
Meanwhile, the door opened, and Drake walked in. He went to the side of the bed and said to Old Master Darby carefully "Dad, I've called Darryl. He'll be here in no time."
Old Master Darby frowned but remained silent. Although Darryl committed an inhuman act, if he visited Old Master Darby, he would be happy.
However, Yumi, who was by his side, did not seem pleased at all. "Dad, why did you have to call that trash? He's no longer part of our family. Also, Grandpa wouldn't want to see him anyway!"
"Yeah, Grandpa can't be agitated in his state. The trash will just piss him off further!" Florian added, agreeing with her.
Jackson's face darkened when he heard that Darryl was coming. His wife's tummy was getting bigger these days.
'It was all Darryl's fault. Wasn't he ashamed to come and visit Grandpa?' Jackson thought.
