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While in the Frozen Forest, Shi Quan noticed Ma Hongjun's chaotic Life force. Due to Yu Xiaogang, his Life force was already overdrawn, and his Martial Spirit's issue had not been resolved. The impact of the evil fire from the malignant mutation was gradually increasing. Under the influence of these various factors, Ma Hongjun's physical condition had reached a very bad state.
Because of this, Shi Quan was certain that Oscar would come to him. They must have sought many people to help solve Ma Hongjun's problem, but if Martial Spirit-related issues were truly that easy to resolve, a good-for-nothing like Yu Xiaogang would not have been called Master.
To save Ma Hongjun, Oscar's only hope could only rest on 'Master' Shi Quan.
Oscar, who considered Ma Hongjun his brother, would definitely not miss this opportunity.
On the way, Shi Quan's true form transformed into Zhuang Zhou.
"Little Ao," Shi Quan's voice came from outside the room.
Oscar got up in surprise, whispering to Ma Hongjun beside him, "Fatty, bear with it a little longer, Zhuang Zhou is here."
"Okay," Ma Hongjun gritted his teeth and nodded.
Oscar quickly walked towards Shi Quan, greeting him excitedly, "Zhuang Zhou!"
Shi Quan raised his hand and put an arm around Oscar's shoulder, "You kid, if I hadn't run into you earlier, were you planning on never coming to see me?"
Oscar gave a bitter smile, "Zhuang Zhou, you know, because of the competition, we were all implicated quite a bit, and you are good friends with Shi Quan, so I was worried about affecting you."
"What's there to worry about? We're all brothers, and you guys were victims in what happened back then. It's just a matter of a few words," Shi Quan patted Oscar's shoulder, "Didn't you say Ma Hongjun came with you too? Why haven't I seen him?"
Oscar sighed upon hearing this, "Zhuang Zhou, the reason I came this time is actually to ask you to help Fatty."
Shi Quan feigned anger and scolded, "You kid, you never come to see me for old times' sake normally; do you only come when you need something?"
Oscar lowered his head, his voice a little low, "Zhuang Zhou, if it's too much trouble, then forget it."
Shi Quan raised his hand and punched Oscar's chest. Oscar immediately gasped in pain.
"You kid, aren't you being a bit too polite? I said back then that you and I are brothers. Of course, I'll help you if I can. I'm just mad that you're too polite with me."
"Alright, alright, let's go in and check on Fatty's condition first." Shi Quan gently patted Oscar's shoulder and led him inside.
Seeing Shi Quan walk in, Ma Hongjun immediately stood up somewhat anxiously, looking at Oscar with anticipation in his eyes.
After Oscar gave a knowing look, Ma Hongjun immediately relaxed and stepped forward to greet him, "Zhuang Zhou."
"Mm." Shi Quan nodded, feigning confusion, "Fatty, Little Ao said you ran into some trouble, what is it?"
Ma Hongjun sighed, saying bitterly, "Zhuang Zhou, you know my Martial Spirit is a mutated Martial Spirit with drawbacks. Since the competition ended, I've found my evil fire growing stronger and harder to suppress. My body is getting worse day by day. If the evil fire problem isn't alleviated, I'm worried I don't have much time left."
Shi Quan frowned, saying with a solemn expression, "Let me see."
Stepping forward, Shi Quan raised his hand and placed it on Ma Hongjun's shoulder. His mental force surged in. Shi Quan already knew Ma Hongjun's physical condition, but he still had to put on a show.
"Zhuang Zhou, how is it?" Oscar stared nervously at Shi Quan, especially after seeing Shi Quan's tightly furrowed brows, his heart grew extremely anxious.
"Your Origin is severely depleted. By rights, your Martial Spirit shouldn't have deteriorated so quickly. It must be because of the training back then. In your current state, Fatty, you'll probably be consumed by the evil fire within a month. Thankfully, you two came. If you had come any later, it truly would have been beyond saving." Shi Quan let out a long breath.
"You mean I can still be saved?" Ma Hongjun's plump body trembled with excitement.
"Mm." Shi Quan nodded and said, "But I can't do it. Shi Quan needs to come."
Their expressions stiffened. Ma Hongjun even looked at Oscar as if asking for help.
"Zhuang Zhou, Fatty is my brother too. Can you ask Shi Quan to help save Fatty?" Oscar patted Ma Hongjun and looked at Shi Quan.
Shi Quan smiled, saying meaningfully, "I am him, and he is me. It's just a matter of a word."
"Thanks, Zhuang Zhou." Ma Hongjun's face was exceptionally red, whether from excitement or from the evil fire within him.
"It's nothing. You two wait here. I'll go call him." Shi Quan patted Oscar, "Don't let Fatty get too emotional. You calm him down first."
"Thanks, brother," Oscar said in a low voice.
"Small matter." Shi Quan waved his hand and turned to leave the room.
Arriving at an unoccupied corner, Shi Quan split his figure. His true form remained as Zhuang Zhou, while his Incarnation took on the appearance of his true form.
A moment later.
Shi Quan and Zhuang Zhou's figures walked in from outside.
"Master Shi." Oscar and Ma Hongjun both showed respectful expressions upon seeing Shi Quan.
"No need to be so polite." Shi Quan smiled and waved his hand, "We're all friends, just call me by my name. Zhuang Zhou has already told me about your situation. It's just a small matter, nothing to worry about."
Shi Quan then said with a smile, "Zhuang Zhou is my brother, so I'll call you what he calls you."
"Fatty, come here. I'll check you first." Shi Quan waved at Ma Hongjun. Ma Hongjun felt an immediate sense of closeness hearing Shi Quan address him like that and quickly walked up to Shi Quan.
Shi Quan raised his hand and performed a perfunctory check. His expression became somewhat solemn, and after a long while, he said, "Although it's a bit troublesome, it's manageable."
Ma Hongjun's tense nerves relaxed upon hearing this.
Oscar also asked excitedly, "Shi Quan, can you help Fatty with his treatment?"
"Yes." Shi Quan nodded, "Follow me."
Shi Quan led the three out of the main hall and into a forested area within Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"Fatty, sit cross-legged, calm your Qi and focus your mind. Just cooperate with me."
"Okay." Ma Hongjun immediately sat cross-legged, constantly calming his restless heart.
Shi Quan slowly raised his right hand. Blue-golden light bloomed, and the Blue Silver Emperor Tree appeared in Shi Quan's hand. Seven spirit rings also slowly rose from beneath him.
The Blue Silver Emperor Tree's external spirit ring configuration was yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black.
Oscar was stunned when he saw the seven spirit rings circling beneath Shi Quan.
He was only shocked by seven rings. If he were to see the Blue Silver Emperor's true spirit ring configuration and the hidden eighth spirit ring, who knows how shocked he would be.
Blue-golden light bloomed from Shi Quan's body. The seventh spirit ring beneath him suddenly lit up, and a vast Life force erupted along with surging spirit power.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun both immediately felt the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from Shi Quan's body.
Both of them were stunned.
The Blue Silver Domain unfurled, and a rich Life force permeated the area. Dense blue-golden light merged into Shi Quan's body, transforming into emerald green light that slowly entered Ma Hongjun's body.
Ma Hongjun's body trembled. He only felt a scorching, lava-like aura surge into his body from his back.
All the Meridians and flesh throughout his body felt as if they were burning, but strangely, after the scorching aura flowed through, a warm, moist aura would remain, giving his body a feeling of lightness, as if a spring breeze had gently brushed over him.
It could be said to be painful yet joyful, but this process was particularly agonizing for Ma Hongjun.
In just a few breaths, Ma Hongjun turned completely red, like a cooked shrimp. Even his hair had turned fiery red.
Actually, for Ma Hongjun's situation, Cultivating some pure Yang Internal Skill would easily resolve the effects of the evil fire.
Shi Quan naturally wouldn't teach Ma Hongjun a Cultivation Technique for Internal Skill, but the Nine Yang Power within Shi Quan's body was the ultimate Yang power. Using this ultimate Yang power to help him cleanse his body and marrow, coupled with the Life force of the Blue Silver Emperor Tree, was enough to resolve the drawbacks of Ma Hongjun's Martial Spirit.
Oscar nervously watched the scene before him. He could see Shi Quan's face growing paler and paler during the treatment of Ma Hongjun, sweat constantly appearing on his forehead, and the spirit power fluctuations around him becoming somewhat chaotic. Even so, he persistently continued to treat Ma Hongjun. This scene made him feel even more touched.
After a full three hours, Shi Quan's profound aura finally dissipated. His face was slightly pale as he slowly stood up, his steps even a little unsteady.
"I did not fail," Shi Quan said weakly.
Zhuang Zhou and Oscar quickly stepped forward to support Shi Quan.
"Shi Quan, thank you. We, brothers, have no way to repay this kindness today. Both Fatty and I will remember this," Oscar said with a sincere expression.
"It's nothing. I've already helped him resolve his Martial Spirit problem. It's just that his Foundation was damaged before, and it won't be easy to restore it. His future achievements will definitely be affected to some extent, but you don't need to worry about his Life being in danger anymore." Shi Quan waved his hand, "I'll go back and rest first. He should still need to Cultivate for a while before he wakes up."
Zhuang Zhou also spoke at this moment, "Little Ao, you watch Fatty for now. This is Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so you don't need to worry about safety. I'll take Shi Quan back first."
"Okay." Oscar nodded.
Zhuang Zhou led Shi Quan out of the forest.
"The way you acted, if you weren't me, and I weren't you, I would have believed it." As soon as they walked out of the forest, Zhuang Zhou released Shi Quan's hand.
"If I don't act convincingly, how can I fool them?" Shi Quan shrugged, his unsteady steps immediately recovering their full vigor.
Providing help in a time of need truly leaves a lasting impression.
As for the value of that help, it is determined by the one who provides it.
If the treatment were too simple, it would inevitably lead the other party to overlook the difficulty of this treatment. If, under the circumstances of a chance encounter, one paid a severe price to save them, the two would undoubtedly be deeply grateful.