[Spirit‑Fox Assistance]
Having freed Uncle Wang, Lin Ye knew they had to leave Black‑Stone Hall’s domain at once. A Sea‑of‑Qi foe was no easy opponent, and the sect’s other forces would soon give chase.
Fortunately, the Spirit‑Fox tribe proved invaluable. Intimate with the surrounding mountains, they guided Lin Ye and Wang through dense forest and craggy ridges, adroitly dodging pursuing squads. With their lead, the group skirted several ambush‑lined paths and slipped out of danger.
As the gap widened, Lin Ye allowed himself a brief breath of relief—yet he understood this was only a lull; the real war was far from over.
[System Healing]
Uncle Wang’s injuries were grave. Though Lin Ye had extracted him swiftly, long abuse had left him on the brink. His pulse fluttered, face deathly pale, eyes glazed with pain and exhaustion.
Anxious, Lin Ye spared no thought for his own fatigue. He summoned the system for emergency treatment: “System, heal Uncle Wang—spend evolution points.”
The prompt sounded at once: “Consume 200 evolution points for emergency healing?”
“Confirm.” A potent restorative energy surged from the system into Wang’s body. Gradually his wounds stabilized; color returned to his cheeks, his breathing eased.
Though still badly hurt, hope rekindled in Wang’s gaze. Looking at Lin Ye he whispered, voice frail yet grateful, “Thank you, Ye‑er. Had you not come… I might never have seen you again.”
[Sanctuary for Recovery]
After the urgent treatment, Wang’s condition was finally under control. Full recovery would take time, but his life was no longer in peril. To speed his convalescence, the Spirit‑Foxes led them to a hidden refuge—a tranquil cavern deep within a valley.
The cave brimmed with dense demon‑energy and fresh air, encircled by thick woods and sheer rock walls; outside, no sound intruded. It was a reclusive fox haven, far from humans and hostile powers—perfect for healing.
There, Lin Ye tended Wang: guiding his breathing, feeding him water and food, while silently plotting the next stage of vengeance. He knew now that the schemes behind this world ran far deeper and darker than he had ever imagined.
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