Chapter 7: The Old Butler with a Hidden Illness

The old butler's surname is Zhou, but Xia Fan is not clear about his specific name

The old butler, who had been walking with his head down, suddenly stiffened upon hearing Xia Fan's inquiry. He abruptly turned his head to stare at Xia Fan. Observing Xia Fan's nonchalant demeanor, a fleeting glint of coldness flashed in his eyes, but he soon regained his composure and said, "I don't quite understand what the second young master is saying. As for the mention of hidden ailments, it is certainly true; as one ages... having some ailments or pains is quite normal."

But now, the secret that he has kept hidden in his heart for decades has unexpectedly been revealed by someone in a single utterance

Just like now, after only following the old steward for a short distance, Xia Fan noticed the old steward's physical issues

Since settling down in the Xia family, the old steward has never revealed his own matters to anyone for decades, because the "Severing the Bloodline Hand" itself represents a force that the Xia family cannot afford to provoke

The old butler stood there in a daze, blankly watching Xia Fan's figure as he entered the door, his mind in a state of confusion

The old butler suddenly froze in place

I know this seems very absurd to you, but the fact that you have been struck by the 'Absolute Pulse Hand' is indeed something I have discerned. Although, in terms of rank, the 'Absolute Pulse Hand' can only be considered as Black Iron Level 5, due to the inherent uniqueness of the 'Absolute Pulse Hand', it is not difficult for me to notice some clues. Of course, these details are not particularly important; what truly matters is...

This individual has served two generations of the head of the Xia family, and no one knows exactly how old he is. He appears frail and seems to be on the verge of passing away. However, during that massacre, he astonishingly displayed the formidable strength of a Ninth-Rank Martial Master.

I will go in to see my father first regarding the treatment of the 'Severing Pulse Technique'. Please wait for a moment until I come out of my father's room, and then we can discuss it in detail. Just by observing your physical condition, I can roughly deduce that this 'Severing Pulse Technique' has likely been entwined within you for several decades. Given the severity of the situation, a complete cure will be quite complicated.

It is not surprising that he reacted so strongly; this matter is, in fact, his greatest secret

Sitting upright in his chair, Xia Tianya looked at Xia Fan, who was standing in such an awkward manner, and immediately felt the veins on his forehead bulge. In a fit of anger, he instinctively slammed his hand heavily on the table.

Hehe, please calm down, calm down. Having too much liver fire is not good for your health and your writing. Moreover, I rarely take the initiative to come and see you, yet you didn't even wait for me to speak before launching into a tirade. Isn't that a bit unfair to me

Xia Fan said with a smug smile, while directly stepping forward to position himself behind Xia Tianya, placing both hands gently on Xia Tianya's shoulders and then applying a soft pressure.

In addition to his qualities as a top assassin, he managed to control the expression of his emotions at the first moment. After steadying himself, Xia Fan still wore a weary smile on his face, his whole body relaxed as he casually greeted, "I have met my father."

Xia Fan stood up straight, speaking as he turned and walked towards the entrance of the house

What he found even more incomprehensible was that the one who revealed his secret was none other than the second young master of the family, notorious for his debauchery and lack of learning

Over the years, despite his continuous efforts to resist the relentless erosion of the Absolute Pulse, his cultivation has still fallen from the original realm of Martial Sovereign to the Ninth Rank Martial Master, and it seems that it will continue to decline further

It is also one of the peak combat powers of the entire Xia family

The old butler furrowed his brow, lost in thought

These are treasures unique to the realms of the soul and memory, and naturally, they will not vanish with the so-called m.hetushu.com rebirth

Even the previous head of the Xia family, who unexpectedly saved his life, is unaware of the specific nature of his injuries

The old butler could not help but ask himself once again in his heart

Is the sun today... coming out from the west

The old butler did not wish to bring any unnecessary trouble to the Xia family because of himself

However, one has ultimately made sufficient psychological preparations

It seems that this second young master of the family is quite remarkable... However, if that is the case, then he has essentially deceived the entire family over the years. If so, why would he suddenly reveal a flaw in front of me?

Xia Fan approached the old butler and deliberately lowered his voice to say

However, it is precisely for this reason that the old butler feels it is incredible

Such a reaction was too unexpected, leaving Xia Tianya momentarily stunned.

Although returning to more than twenty years ago caused his supreme martial cultivation to vanish, at least Xia Fan's vision and experience remain, and many small techniques that do not require cultivation are still at his disposal

It is precisely for this reason that when he was in the courtyard, he was able to evade Ye Yiran's sword like a ghost. Such agile movements within a small area were not a difficult task for the former supreme being of martial arts, even without the support of cultivation.

However, in his memory, the performance of the old steward during that massacre left a deep impression on him

Xia Fan walked beside the old butler, observing the butler's hunched posture and the way he had to suppress a cough after every few steps, and suddenly spoke up

With a dull thud, the tea cups and inkstones on the table were shaken by the force of this strike.

How does this little bunny of mine ... ? ... take the initiative to show affection towards me ? !

"Steward Zhou, it seems that you have some hidden ailments, don't you?"

At this point, Xia Fan leaned forward, getting closer to the old steward, and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz: "I have a way to heal the injuries in your body that have been unable to be resolved due to the effects of the 'Jue Mai Hand'"

How could he know

Upon hearing Xia Fan utter the words "Jue Mai Shou," the old butler could no longer maintain his calm demeanor. His face was instantly filled with a look of shock, and he stared wide-eyed at Xia Fan, momentarily at a loss for how to react

He believes that Xia Fan truly discovered it himself, because even when looking across the entire Qingyang City, it is impossible for anyone to discern the outward manifestations of the injury from the Absolute Pulse technique. Moreover, over the past several decades, he has never mentioned this matter to anyone, including Ren and Tu Shu, so naturally, no one could have informed Xia Fan about it.

The roar of Xia Tianya shook Xia Fan, leaving him feeling dizzy and disoriented. Given his frail condition, Xia Fan could only smile wryly to himself. However, being able to hear his father's familiar loud voice once again still filled Xia Fan's heart with warmth

Hehe, Steward Zhou, you know very well that I am not referring to this, I am talking about... the matter of you being struck by the deadly hand technique!

This alone is enough to earn the heartfelt respect of Xia Fan

Meanwhile, Xia Fan was already standing in the room of Xia Tianya, looking at his father sitting behind the desk, whose face bore an expression of authority and solemnity. Xia Fan's emotions were stirred, and he nearly lost control of himself.

What is the situation?

However, at that time, the opponent's strength was simply too formidable, so the old butler ultimately perished in battle due to being unable to withstand it

Little brat! Why aren't you practicing martial arts properly in your own yard? Why have you come to bother me? Are you unable to endure hardship and unwilling to continue training? Let me tell you! This matter is non-negotiable! Just look at you, you're already sixteen! Yet you are still not even a martial artist! That Liu Yinglong from the Liu family is the same age as you, with talent as poor as dirt, and yet he has already become a fourth-grade martial artist! Why are you not even a little anxious? Do you really want to bring shame to our Xia family?