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Chapter 1355: Cold and Oppressive

Since there was no obstruction, Yang Haoran's rescue of Bai Xue went smoothly. He knew this was not a good sign, as it was clear the other party had greater schemes in mind.

However, being able to successfully rescue Bai Xue was already a stroke of immense luck amidst misfortune for him. If all the other party had left him was a soulless corpse, then everything he had done for Bai Xue today would have been meaningless. Therefore, even knowing the other party had larger designs, he still felt fortunate in his heart, fortunate that Bai Xue was still alive.

To ensure Bai Xue received the best possible treatment as quickly as possible, Yang Haoran immediately rushed back to the Guardian District with the deeply unconscious Bai Xue, not daring to delay even for a moment.

Although Bai Xue had consumed the precious Dānyào he possessed, there was absolutely no doubt her life would be saved. However, if he simply left Bai Xue unattended, it was uncertain when she would regain consciousness or when her injuries would fully heal.

Therefore, to have Bai Xue wake up and heal her injuries in the shortest time possible, rushing back to the Guardian District immediately and entrusting Bai Xue to the Pharmacists of the Medicine God Society for treatment was undoubtedly the best choice. With Pharmacists examining Bai Xue's injuries and then prescribing the appropriate medicine, her recovery would certainly be much better.

The time Yang Haoran had spent away from the Guardian District, using a teleportation talisman, was not long, but much had transpired in that relatively short period.

When he returned to the Guardian District with the unconscious Bai Xue, Lecheng was as bustling as when he had left, the atmosphere unprecedentedly lively. But the Guardian District itself had undergone a massive change, shifting from joyful and festive to desolate and oppressive. This oppressive atmosphere felt less like a celebration and more like a funeral.

The reason for this change was that immediately after Yang Haoran left the Guardian District via the teleportation talisman, Xu Meijing promptly departed with her people, showing no intention of waiting for Yang Haoran to return and explain.

With both the bride and groom gone, the wedding naturally could not continue. Even if there was an intention to wait, it would be impossible for the ceremony to proceed. If only one of the main figures had left, and the other intended to wait, then the wedding might not have been over, and perhaps could have resumed. Unfortunately, both the bride and groom had departed, meaning the wedding had definitively ended.

Precisely because of this, after Xu Meijing left with her people, all those who had come to attend the wedding because of her connection immediately followed suit. The originally lively venue suddenly became much more deserted.

Subsequently, people from Yang Haoran's side also began to leave, one after another, and in increasing numbers. They all knew that this wedding, which had only just begun, was now definitively over—or, to be precise, it had been called off. Their continued presence served no purpose and would only make everyone feel awkward and depressed, so they could only depart with complex emotions.

So many people leaving in such a short time caused the once bustling Guardian District to suddenly become deserted. Furthermore, those who remained were also aware of the gravity of the situation, and thus, each was burdened with heavy thoughts. No one spoke or chatted, and certainly no one was laughing or joking around, which made the entire atmosphere of the Guardian District incredibly oppressive.

The changes within the Guardian District did not come as a surprise to Yang Haoran. Such an outcome could be anticipated without much thought. Therefore, he was not shocked by it, merely feeling a sense of helplessness, a chill in his heart, and deep regret.

The impact of today's incident was truly immense, and Yang Haoran's rage over it was easily imaginable. However, upon returning to his Guardian District, the first thing Yang Haoran did was not immediately begin dealing with the matter, nor was it to uncover the mastermind to vent his inner fury. The very first thing he did upon returning to the Guardian District was to send Bai Xue to the Medicine God Society, personally entrusting the severely injured and unconscious Bai Xue to Feng Xiao and Xiang Chuan.

Feng Xiao and Xiang Chuan were not only the president and vice-president of the Medicine God Society, but also its two most skilled Pharmacists. Only by entrusting Bai Xue to their care for treatment could Yang Haoran feel at ease.

Inside the Medicine God Society, Feng Xiao and Xiang Chuan, the president and vice-president, were examining Bai Xue's injuries. Yang Haoran watched everything silently, his face grim.

Old Master Wu, Zhu Rong, and other trusted subordinates stood respectfully behind Yang Haoran at this moment. Like Yang Haoran, they were not only silent but also wore very grim expressions.

The atmosphere in the room was highly oppressive; everyone present could feel it.

With Feng Xiao and Xiang Chuan personally on the job, their efficiency was naturally impeccable. Soon, both had gained a detailed understanding of Bai Xue's current injuries.

Feng Xiao looked up at Xiang Chuan, and Xiang Chuan happened to look up at Feng Xiao at the same time. Their eyes met, and Feng Xiao bashfully lowered her head. Even after many years, with her status, position, and strength having undergone earth-shattering changes, Feng Xiao's shy and reserved nature remained completely unchanged.

By now, Xiang Chuan understood Feng Xiao's personality perfectly, so he naturally knew what Feng Xiao's reaction at this moment signified.

It wasn't because he, Xiang Chuan, was handsome, causing Feng Xiao to shyly lower her head after meeting his gaze. Rather, it was because Feng Xiao wanted to dump this tricky problem onto him, and that tricky problem was reporting Bai Xue's injury status to Yang Haoran.

If it were any other time, doing something like this would be as simple as eating for Xiang Chuan. Like Bai Xue, he was never reserved in front of Yang Haoran. They dared to say what other trusted subordinates of Yang Haoran wouldn't, and dared to do what others wouldn't.

However, both he and Bai Xue also knew their limits. They loved to test the boundaries, lingering wildly on the edge of the red line, but never truly dared to cross it. Furthermore, they both understood clearly that as long as they didn't step over the red line, Yang Haoran would rarely hold it against them. This was why they dared to say things other trusted subordinates wouldn't, and do things others wouldn't.

Yet now, everyone present knew Yang Haoran was in an extremely foul mood. How could Xiang Chuan not see it? Facing Yang Haoran in this state, he felt immense pressure. Not only did he not want to communicate with Yang Haoran while he was like this, but he also wanted to hide as far away as possible, waiting until Yang Haoran's mood returned to normal before venturing out again.

However, in the current circumstances, he couldn't escape at all, and Feng Xiao just happened to throw another thorny problem at him at this very moment, naturally increasing the pressure in his heart.

Although the pressure in his heart was immense, Xiang Chuan could only brace himself and proceed. He had no thought of shirking, for he understood Feng Xiao's personality, knowing that she struggled even to speak in such situations. Therefore, it could only be him who pushed through the pressure.

"Big Brother, President Bai Xue's life force within her body has already been awakened by the Dānyào. As long as she doesn't suffer any further external blows, her life force will not only not dissipate but will also grow stronger and stronger. There's absolutely no chance of anything unexpected happening, so Big Brother can rest assured."

Xiang Chuan turned his gaze to Yang Haoran, then shed his usual playful smirk, adopting a solemn expression as he began his report. Although he tried his best to appear serious, his demeanor and actions still gave off a somewhat irreverent impression.

When Yang Haoran handed Bai Xue over to Feng Xiao and Xiang Chuan, he hadn't told them that Bai Xue had taken the Dānyào. However, with Feng Xiao and Xiang Chuan's professional expertise, they could naturally confirm this easily. Yang Haoran, of course, wouldn't be surprised by such a minor detail; he wouldn't even care about it. What he cared about was Bai Xue's safety.

After Bai Xue had taken the Dānyào, Yang Haoran had already judged from his own experience and Bai Xue's injuries that her life would not be in danger. But hearing Xiang Chuan say the same thing firsthand at this moment, his heart naturally felt even more at ease.

Yang Haoran nodded upon hearing this, then spoke, his face grim.

"Employ every means necessary to ensure Bai Xue awakens as soon as possible, while guaranteeing no harm comes to her."

These words from Yang Haoran were not just for Xiang Chuan; they were also for Feng Xiao.

Both understood internally. Feng Xiao shyly hummed in acknowledgment, a response to Yang Haoran. Xiang Chuan's mind, however, was far more nimble than Feng Xiao's. In this situation, he quickly gave Yang Haoran his assurance.

"Big Brother, please rest assured. We will absolutely ensure President Bai Xue awakens from her coma in the shortest possible time, and we guarantee not a single hair on her will be harmed!"