Chapter 475 - The Angel Of Hope (1/2)

In the end, Mo Lan's husband had led their young son out of the critical care unit. Reining in his emotions had been a hard task in that cold, clinical wing. Yet, he also could not for the life of him keep away from it. He had specially rented a suite near the hospital to that end, hired a nanny to help look after his son. If it weren't for his son's constant cries, he never would have brought him to the ward to begin with.

Noticing his nephew-disciple's distress, Zhen Hua approached Tang Wulin's side and patted him on the shoulder. Tang Wulin glanced up, despair in his eyes. “Uncle-master, why must so many people do evil upon others?

Releasing a long sigh, Zhen Hua said, “There's no real reason. When there's good, there must be bad. Two sides of the same coin.” He frowned. “There's no use in praying for justice. Work hard and gain the strength to protect those dear to you with your own hands.”

A cloud settled upon Tang Wulin's face. “I'm still too weak. I couldn't protect Big Sis Mo Lan.”

Zhen Hua pressed his lips into a thin smile. “Foolish child. You've already done all that can be expected of you at your age. In fact, you've exceeded all expectations. Do you know how scared I was when I found you completely soaked in blood? Just remember, no matter what, your safety comes first. If you die, that'll be the end of everything.”

“Yes.”

Zhen Hua grinned. “I'm telling you this for your sake. I want to see you thrive! Your master's got a really good disciple. I'm really envious.” His words of praise were shocking, but they came from the bottom of his heart. It was rare for him to evaluate someone so highly. Tang Wulin was an unprecedented blacksmithing prodigy with the unyielding will, dedication, and pa.s.sion needed for success. But what made him truly s.h.i.+ne was his character. He had the courage to sacrifice himself for others. Noticing this trait about Tang Wulin, Zhen Hua couldn't help but put aside his compet.i.tive streak against Mu Chen and come to love Tang Wulin like a son.

It was unthinkable for a fourteen-year-old boy to accomplish such heroic feats. He was a fearless newborn calf, turning heads with the unadulterated good of his actions.

When Zhen Hua had rescued Tang Wulin, he had resolved himself to raise Tang Wulin to greatness. Even if Tang Wulin wasn't his disciple, Tang Wulin was still a member of the Blacksmith's a.s.sociation. As a Divine Blacksmith, it was his responsibility to nurture such a talented boy.

An hour soon pa.s.sed. Light footsteps approached from the hall. Zhen Hua looked up when the door opened. A woman entered with brisk steps and before he could take another breath, she stood before him.

Anxiously waiting the whole hour, Tang Wulin tilted his head upward to see the ident.i.ty of the mysterious woman. To his astonishment, it was someone he recognized: Holy Spirit Douluo Yali.

Yali acknowledged Zhen Hua with a nod, then turned to Tang Wulin with a warm smile. “So it was you again. I heard about what you did last time too. You've done well. You bring honor to Shrek Academy.” She placed a hand on Tang Wulin's head, rubbed it, and poured a warmth into him, dispelling the dark energies whispering in his core. A sense of ease settled in his heart.

Mo Wu quickly walked over and bowed in respect. He didn't recognize Yali, but her high status was obvious by her interactions with Zhen Hua. “h.e.l.lo. I am Mo Wu, Mo Lan's father.” He refrained from mentioning his position as an administrator because at this moment in time, before anything else, he was a father worried about his daughter.

Yali peered through the gla.s.s, her gaze settling on Mo Lan's pale and still body. Her brows knitted, a frown sliding across her lips. “Alright. I'm going to examine her.”

The doctors and nurses Mo Wu had called in preparation for Yali's arrival offered her a set of sterile garments. She rejected them, and with a wave of her hand, sterilized her entire body with a flash of light. She proceeded to enter the room, pa.s.sing through two sets of doors before she reached Mo Lan's sickbed.