Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 275

“Doctor, you don’t need to say anything else. Just tell us the result!” Ye Tian Xie took a step forward, his brows furrowed.

The doctor glanced at Zuo Po Jun and shook her head, saying, “Her illness… is completely incurable.”

Ran Chenxin had heard these words countless times since she was a child, but hearing them again still made her face turn pale.

“What do you mean, incurable?! Isn’t your hospital supposed to save lives?!” Zuo Po Jun growled, his face darkening.

“I’m sorry, Young Master Zuo. It’s already a miracle that she’s survived until now. We truly have no means to save her. We can only rely on life support systems to prolong her life as much as possible. As for a cure… it’s not just us—there’s no hospital or doctor in the entire world who can do that.”

“What do you mean by that?!” Zuo Po Jun’s eyes widened as he grabbed the doctor by the collar, lifting her off the ground with a furious expression.

“Let her go. It’s not her fault.” Ye Tian Xie gestured calmly. Only then did Zuo Po Jun snort and release the doctor. She coughed violently for a while, her face slowly returning to normal, but she didn’t leave. Everyone in Jinghua knew about Young Master Zuo’s  temper. When she came to deliver this result, she had already anticipated such a reaction.

“Chenxin, don’t worry. There’s always a way. Chenxue is so strong—how could she be defeated so easily? Didn’t many doctors say she wouldn’t live past ten years old? But she’s thirteen now.” Ye Tian Xie gently patted Chenxin’s shoulder, offering comfort.

“Lyle Star… Lyle Star…” Ran Chenxin murmured softly, then reached out to grab Ye Tian Xie’s hand, her eyes filled with desperation and pleading. She had heard this conclusion countless times before, and she had fully expected it. Who knew better than her how severe Chenxue’s condition was?

Lyle Star…The name she had come across by chance—her last hope, the name that had echoed in her mind every day since that moment. According to what she had seen on television, Lyle Star possessed medical technology five hundred years ahead of Earth, capable of curing many diseases that Earth’s doctors deemed incurable. That information had become her last straw of hope amidst despair.

However, just the cost of a round trip… was ten billion yuan.

“Lyle Star?” Ye Tian Xie was slightly stunned. The name felt vaguely familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

He had once seen a report about the interstellar flights to Lyle Star but he hadn’t paid much attention to it. Now, it only stirred a faint sense of familiarity.

“Lyle Star is located in the northern region of the Milky Way. Although it’s only one-tenth the size of Earth, it possesses vast resources and highly advanced technology. Seventy years ago, Lyle Star took the initiative to send signals to Earth, making us aware of their existence… Over the years, they’ve maintained intermittent communication through electromagnetic waves. Seventeen years ago, the first batch of Lyle Star inhabitants arrived on Earth, and that same year, they took a group of Earth’s people to Lyle Star…when they returned, the images and information they brought back caused a worldwide sensation. It was then that the interstellar flight plan to Lyle Star officially began with the enthusiastic assistance of Lyle Star’s inhabitants.” Seeing Ye Tian Xie’s confusion, Zuo Po Jun explained in detail.

“Compared to Lyle Star’s technology, their medical advancements are even more astonishing. Their living environment is similar to Earth’s, but their advanced medical technology has extended the average lifespan of their people to 300 years, with a youth phase lasting over a hundred years. Moreover, on Lyle Star, people only die of natural causes—no one dies from illness because there’s almost no disease that they can’t cure. On Earth, terrifying diseases like AIDS and cancer can be perfectly treated there. This isn’t an exaggeration. Based on the data brought back from Lyle Star, their medical technology has already developed to the point of perfect organ regeneration and repair. Given Chenxue’s condition… even though her bodily functions are nearly depleted, as long as she’s still breathing, Lyle Star can restore her perfectly. It wouldn’t take long for her to be as healthy as a normal person.”

What Zuo Po Jun said sounded like a fantasy, but ever since the first batch of Earthlings returned from Lyle Star, these facts had shocked the entire world and ignited countless desires to visit Lyle Star—especially from those suffering from terminal illnesses who refused to accept death. This desire was the driving force behind the interstellar flight project, which had passed the experimental stage and was now preparing for the final launch… about a year from now.

Zuo Po Jun’s explanation was far more detailed than what was shown on television, reigniting a glimmer of hope in Ran Chenxin’s heart. She clenched her hands tightly, biting her lips, and after a moment of painful hesitation, she finally spoke to Ye Tian Xie, “Brother… Tian Xie, I’ve always known how serious Xue’er’s condition is. The only way to save her is to go to Lyle Star… I… can I borrow ten billion yuan from you… I will repay it, I swear I will… If I can save Xue’er, I’ll spend my entire life repaying you…”

By now, even if she were a fool, she would have realized that Ye Tian Xie’s identity was anything but ordinary. Just hearing someone call him “Young Master Zuo” had shocked her into realizing Zuo Po Jun’s true identity. In Jinghua, who else could be called “Young Master Zuo” and receive such a grand welcome from the First Military District General Hospital? And such a person clearly followed Ye Tian Xie’s every command… He undoubtedly had the power to take Chenxue to Lyle Star.

Ye Tian Xie patted her shoulder gently and, under her tearful gaze, shook his head with a smile. “Chenxin, you’re wrong. It’s not you who should repay me… It’s me who should repay you. My life was saved by your father. Without Uncle Ran, I wouldn’t be here today. Since you’re his daughters, anything I do for you is something I should do… If Lyle Sta is the only way to save Chenxue, then I will definitely take her there. Don’t worry, okay?”

He reached out and gently wiped away her tears. Beyond repaying his debt, he also couldn’t bear to see Chenxue lose her life. He wanted to learn more about this little girl… and he hoped that she would experience the warmth of the sun for many more years.

The moment he first saw her, he knew she was an angel who didn’t belong to this world… She should be cherished by fate, not abandoned.

Zuo Po Jun clenched his fists and nodded firmly. “Since Second Brother says so… no problem! When the time comes, I’ll make sure Chenxue is on the very first interstellar flight to Lyle Star… Or maybe we should all go together. Old Four, you’d like to go too, wouldn’t you?”

Murong Qiu Shui curled his lips but remained silent.

“Thank you, Brother Zuo… thank you.” Her voice was filled with overwhelming gratitude.

The female doctor hesitated but finally spoke, “Young Master Zuo and everyone else… What I’m about to say may sound cruel, and it will certainly anger you, but as a doctor, I have to tell you the truth… I’ve heard about Lyle Star as well. The first interstellar flight to Lyle Star will take at least another year to launch… but the patient… she won’t be able to last another year.”

“You… What do you mean by that?” Zuo Po Jun erupted in anger, but Ye Tian Xie quickly raised a hand to stop him, his expression calm as he asked, “Doctor, tell me honestly—how much longer can she hold on?”

Looking at this group of people, each exuding extraordinary presence and clearly of high status, along with their deeply concerned expressions, the female doctor’s eyes filled with complicated emotions. Slowly, she raised three fingers.

“Three months?” Ye Tian Xie’s heart clenched. If she only had three months left, then even that last sliver of hope would vanish into nothingness.

“No…three days.” The doctor spoke those three merciless words in a voice filled with helplessness.

Ran Chenxin’s body swayed, and her face turned deathly pale. If Ye Tian Xie hadn’t been holding her, she would have collapsed to the floor. “How could this be… No, this can’t be… Doctor, please, think of something… You must think of a way…”

Hearing those heartless three words, Ran Chenxin was struck so hard that she nearly lost control. She clutched the doctor’s hand tightly, her delicate hands trembling so violently that her nails dug deeply into her own flesh.

Zuo Po Jun was about to explode in anger again, but this time, Murong Qiu Shui pulled him back and whispered, “You idiot, will it kill you to stay quiet?”

Three days… What a cruel truth. These three words shattered not only the last hope for Ran Chenxin and Ran Chenxue but also struck heavily at Ye Tian Xie’s heart, causing a deep pain that he could not ignore. He couldn’t accept that the girl with diamond-like eyes and a heart just as pure would leave him so soon… forever.

“Is there really no chance of turning this around?” He looked into the doctor’s eyes and asked softly.

“No… Not on Earth. There’s no possibility of a cure here. All I can say is… I’m sorry.” The female doctor smiled bitterly.

Ye Tian Xie closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. His chest felt as though something was blocking it, making it difficult to breathe. He held Chenxin’s shoulders, speaking softly to comfort her, “Chenxin, don’t cry… Remember? Many doctors once said that Chenxue wouldn’t live past ten, but she’s been strong enough to survive until now, defying their predictions by over three years. She was strong enough to overcome what they said before, and she can be strong enough to hold on until we get to Lyle Star . Be strong… Stay strong with Chenxue. Believe that she can do it, okay?”

Chenxin was already sobbing uncontrollably.

The female doctor, who had been preparing to leave, hesitated for a moment and then spoke again, “Sir, there’s something I have to say… Her condition is indeed beyond saving. My colleagues and I have been amazed by the strength of that little girl… But based on her current physical and psychological responses, we’ve noticed something—she seems to have accepted her fate… She’s not struggling to wake up, not resisting or fighting anymore… It’s as if she’s come to terms with her situation and is calmly waiting for death… This mental state will only accelerate her passing. Three days… is the most optimistic estimate.”