Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 282

Ye Tian Xie looked both amused and exasperated, but didn’t explain… because, really, there was no way to explain.

Murong Qiu Shui tugged on Zuo Po Jun, curled his lips, and said, “Third Bro, do you think our dear Second Bro is someone like you who can’t control his emotions? Hmm?”

“Then… why did Second Bro…”

“You’ll find out soon enough.” Murong Qiu Shui said with a deliberately mysterious tone. His eyes were far sharper than Zuo Po Jun’s. Although Chenxue remained still, her complexion… amidst the pale white was a healthy flush—so much better than before it almost seemed unbelievable. Something must have happened.

“To the same hospital as before,” Ye Tian Xie said after boarding the helicopter.

The helicopter lifted off. The sound of the spinning rotors woke Chenxue. She stirred slightly, then opened her sleepy eyes and asked in a hazy voice, “Big brother… where are we? It’s kind of noisy.”

Zuo Po Jun, who had just been thinking Chenxue might already be gone, trembled so hard the helicopter noticeably tilted. He quickly regained balance and turned his head to ask, “Second Bro, Chenxue, she…”

“Mhm… I’m doing great now. My body feels more real than ever before—it’s such a comfortable feeling.” Chenxue’s ethereal voice answered for Ye Tian Xie.

Zuo Po Jun: “……”

Murong Qiu Shui: “……”

Not long ago, they had listened to the doctor’s helpless death sentence and seen with their own eyes the fading life in her gaze. And now… she was speaking so energetically and responding like this…

What was going on? Was this… just a final flare before death?

At the First Military District General Hospital, they summoned the same team of doctors. Ye Tian Xie got straight to the point: “Doctor, give her a full-body examination.” He gently patted Xue’er’s delicate back and whispered, “Xue’er, don’t worry. I can feel it—you’ll become the healthiest version of yourself. Don’t be afraid, alright?”

“I’m not afraid at all.” Chenxue stuck out her pink tongue, completely unbothered.

“This…” The female doctor who had thoroughly understood Chenxue’s condition was now left completely at a loss. She was clearly stunned. A short while later, Chenxue was wheeled away, and another doctor rushed over to treat Ye Tian Xie’s wounds—applying medicine and bandages… but in truth, Ye Tian Xie fully understood his own condition. With his physique, his wounds healed far faster than a normal person’s. Bandages weren’t even necessary.

“Mr. Ye, your complexion doesn’t look too good. You should rest a bit… or perhaps have a check-up?” The doctor kindly suggested.

“I’m fine.” Ye Tian Xie shook his head.

Once the doctor left, Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui immediately crowded over, unable to hold back any longer.

“Second Bro, what the heck happened? Did you really do those wounds yourself? And what’s with Chenxue… it’s like she suddenly got so much better!”

“We can’t be sure just yet—let’s wait for the results,” Ye Tian Xie replied with a relaxed smile, his tone carrying a mysterious edge. His expression alone helped Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui feel much more at ease.

Because of the shift in his state of mind, the wait this time felt much shorter than before. The female doctor suddenly pushed the door open, holding a report sheet, and shouted emotionally, “Unbelievable… this is too unbelievable! I can’t believe my own eyes!”

“How is she doing now?” Her reaction left Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui dumbfounded. Ye Tian Xie, on the other hand, looked visibly more relaxed and asked with a smile.

“Her body is still very weak, but… her physiological functions have become unusually active. What’s even more incredible is—if my memory isn’t mistaken—this girl had extremely severe congenital heart defects… yet now, while her heart is still a bit weak, its overall function is trending toward full normalcy… Blood circulation, metabolism—there are no more issues at all… This is a miracle beyond comprehension!” the female doctor said excitedly.

“Then… does that mean she’s okay now?” Zuo Po Jun shouted with wide eyes.

“Judging from her current condition, as long as she gets proper rest, she’ll be as healthy as a normal person. It’s absolutely astonishing.”

“Why would this happen? Just earlier she was clearly…” Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui exchanged glances, each seeing deep shock reflected in the other’s expression.

“I can’t determine the cause either. The only thing I can say for sure is that her life signs are extraordinarily strong right now. We’ve used every method available, but we still couldn’t trace the source,” the female doctor explained truthfully.

Both Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui simultaneously turned their suspicious yet eager gazes toward Ye Tian Xie.

A girl with a terminal illness, whose life was as fragile as a blade of grass, had been declared unlikely to survive more than three days. All signs pointed to death at any moment… The doctors had confidently asserted that no method on Earth could possibly cure her.

Their last hope had been pinned on the Lyle Star, which they had no chance of reaching in time… But now, just a few hours later, Ye Tian Xie had completely given up on going to Lyle Star. So, what on earth had happened between him and Chenxue during that time?

Ye Tian Xie smiled calmly and nodded, “If that’s the case, then great. Po Jun, Qiu Shui, let’s go.”

Holding the still-weak Chenxue, he walked out of the hospital. The sky had cleared—no longer a single dark cloud. At this moment, Chenxue was fully convinced of her rebirth. From now on, the illness that had tormented her for so long, and the looming threat of death, would be far behind her.

She clung to Ye Tian Xie’s neck, her soft laughter as crisp as water droplets striking jade.

She would soon go home… to a large and beautiful new home. She would soon see her big sister again… and surely, that sister would greet her with an incredibly beautiful smile.

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After Ye Tian Xie left with Chenxue, Ran Chenxin remained restless and uneasy. Deep down, she understood it herself—aside from the enormous cost, the hope of them making it to Planet Lyle was slim to none.

Su Fei Fei continued to comfort her from the side… but even she was visibly downcast.

Ding…

The doorbell rang… Clearly, Ye Tian Xie must’ve lost the house key somewhere.

Without Ye Tian Xie around, Su Fei Fei’s sense of security plummeted. Even the sound of the doorbell filled her with unease. She tiptoed to the door and peeked through the peephole. Her beautiful eyes immediately lit up, and she hurried to open the door.

Outside stood Zuo Po Jun, Murong Qiu Shui and Ye Tian Xie, who was holding Chenxue in his arms.

“Fei Fei-sister, I’m so happy to see you… From now on, you’ll be my other big sister. I’ll be really obedient to you” said Chenxue with a sweet smile, waving her tiny hand in greeting.

Su Fei Fei froze, turning to Ye Tian Xie. “Tian Xie, you guys…”

“Xue’er.” Upon hearing Chenxue’s voice, Ran Chenxin rushed out. Her pale face was full of panic. She tightly grabbed Chenxue’s small hand. Even though they had only been apart for a few hours, her anxious heart made it feel like they had been separated for an eternity. Seeing her now, she didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. Though Chenxue had returned, the fact that she came back so soon meant they never made it to Planet Lyle—it shattered her last bit of hope.

“Heehee, jie-jie, I’m back. I’ll never leave you again” Chenxue grasped Ran Chenxin’s hand in return, her eyes smiling with firm determination.

Like Su Fei Fei, Ran Chenxin was completely stunned. Looking at Chenxue now, her vision suddenly turned hazy.

Her eyes—so bright, so clear, so full of life. Her complexion no longer showed the pallor of illness. Even her lips looked rosy and moist. And the hand she held… it was warm and gripped hers with strength and confidence.

“Xue’er… you…” Ran Chenxin felt like her breath was about to stop. Since childhood, she and Chenxue had been inseparable. When Chenxue could no longer walk due to her condition, she stayed by her bedside every day… Who could know Chenxue’s physical state better than her? But now… she couldn’t believe—absolutely couldn’t believe—what she was seeing and feeling.

“Jie-jie, I’m fully healed. Really, I’m all better now. You won’t ever have to worry about me leaving you again.” Her delicate brows curved as she smiled even brighter, her voice becoming even more cheerful and melodic.

Ye Tian Xie placed the hospital report into the dazed Ran Chenxin’s hands and smiled.  “Chenxin, everything Xue’er said is true. Besides being a bit weak, her body is in good condition now—at the very least, there’s no longer any threat to her life. After some rest, she’ll be as healthy as you.”

Holding the report that listed all her bodily functions as normal, hearing Chenxue’s voice, and feeling her warmth and strength—Ran Chenxin’s body started trembling. She clutched Chenxue with one hand while covering her mouth with the other, sobbing uncontrollably.

She couldn’t remember how long she had wandered in pain and despair—how many times she had teetered on the edge. Even though she never thought of giving up, deep down she always knew… Chenxue’s illness couldn’t be cured. One day—maybe tomorrow, maybe the next moment—she would be gone. Gone forever.

Now this dream-like reality lay before her. Her battered heart trembled violently, and her tears poured down like rain, unstoppable. Her cries pierced everyone’s hearts. No one tried to stop her. No one comforted her. They let her cry, let her vent the pain she had held in for so many years… A girl not yet twenty, with no one to rely on, no means to protect herself, and still taking care of her terminally ill sister—only she knew the struggles she had faced.

“Chenxin, Xue’er is going to be fine now. You should be happy…” Ye Tian Xie said gently. His body wavered slightly, and as he stretched his arms forward, he passed the doll-like girl in his arms to Ran Chenxin. “Chenxin, hold Xue’er for me.”

Ran Chenxin took her sister, whom she treated as her very life, and held her tightly, still unable to stop crying.

As Ye Tian Xie released his grip, the tension in his body faded. The strength supporting him vanished all at once. His vision darkened, and to everyone’s shock, he collapsed forward.

“Tian Xie!” Su Fei Fei, who was standing in front of him, panicked and quickly caught him. When she grabbed his arm, she finally noticed the layers of bandages and her face turned pale. Trembling, she asked, “Tian Xie… what happened? Your arm…”

In Su Fei Fei’s eyes, Ye Tian Xie had always been like a god—invincible. He used his body to block bullets, could take down hordes in seconds, and even people like Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui treated him with utmost respect, calling him Second Brother. Before meeting him, she never believed someone so legendary could exist… But now, he was injured. He had collapsed in front of her.

“Big Brother!”

“Second Brother!”

“Brother Tian Xie!”

Different voices of worry rang out. His sudden collapse had gripped everyone’s hearts. Leaning against Su Fei Fei, Ye Tian Xie mumbled, “I’m fine… just tired… Fei Fei, help me to bed… Chenxin, take Xue’er to Fei Fei’s room to rest.”

Su Fei Fei helped him back to his room, where he fell into bed and instantly fell asleep. He hadn’t felt this exhausted in a long time. As Su Fei Fei gently closed the door, Xiao Xi , who always slept quietly in the same position, shifted slightly, murmuring softly in her sleep. She snuggled closer to his body, hugging him with both arms, and fell asleep once more.