" Yaoting, that's nothing to joke about," Xu Wenchuan said in a firmly assertive tone. As an old saying went, driving people to despair is the most ruthless approach to murder. By extension, it was even more inhumane to destroy a person by promising him a fake prospect. Once the bubble burst, the consequences could be even more catastrophic.
Wandong responded with a smile, "Grandpa, I'm a responsible grown-up now. Gone are the days when I messed about and brought shame on you. I wouldn't dare joke about such a vital matter associated with Grandpa Sun's life, even if I were allowed a thousand times to live."
Wandong's seriousness lifted Xu Wenchuan's spirit, and the latter asked with a quivering voice, "Does that mean you truly have what it takes to wipe out your Grandpa Sun's inflammatory toxins in three months?"
Wandong nodded heavily and said the Sun Daobai, "Grandpa Sun, please trust me."
"I...I..." Sun Daobai was lost for words. It was not because he didn't have faith in Wandong, but he was unable to come to terms with such an unexpected bliss. The age-long tormenting inflammatory toxins were going to be eradicated ― no one would be able to stay unperturbed if he were Sun Daobai.
"Audacious brat, I would kill you if you dared dupe my grandpa!" Sun Xiaoya cried. She rushed up like a whirlwind, mouth pouted and eyes seriously glued at Wandong.
Wandong smirked at her and asked, "What if I "fulfilled my promise?"
"Then...Then I'm gonna call you brother," Sun Xiaoya said in a fit of pique.
"Good! Then it's a deal. I'm having you as my little sister, hahaha..." Wandong said in amusement.
"Yaoting, you haven't briefed us about the approach you're gonna take to cure your Grandpa Sun." Xu Wenchuan reminded Wandong. The bond between the Xus and the Suns will get twice stronger if Wandong and Xiaoya become brother and sister. That is out of question a bliss to both families. Nevertheless, Xu Wenchuan was fully aware of how rampant the inflammatory toxins were in Sun Daobai's body. Sun failed to eliminate them after decades of research and attempts. Would Wandong be able to pin down a feasible treatment? It was Sun Daobai's situation that Xu Wenchuan was most concerned about. Undoubtedly, Sun Daobai wouldn't be able to take the blow if Wandong's treatment ended in vain.
Wandong shook his head and said, "I'm not able to cast light upon it at the moment, but my treatment will prove effective in three months."
A burst of confidence darted from Wandong invigorated Xun Wenchuan and Sun Daobai.
"Grandpa Sun, after the eradication of your inflammatory toxins, my Grandpa and I will carry on helping you resume your cultivation. We'll have to produce the Everlasting Rejuvenation Pill in two years." Wandong said in a confident tone.
"I...I'm going to get hold of all the needed materials," Wu Daozi said in sheer ecstasy, seeing the sparkles of hope blaze again.
Sun Daobai stopped him, smiling, "Mr. Wu, please don't bother to take care of them. I've long got a whole collection of the materials. I used to think that I wouldn't be able to refine the Everlasting Rejuvenation Pills anymore. It had never crossed my mind that my disease will take a favorable turn. Many thanks to Yaoting, hahaha..."
"Well well well, having had so many blisses come all together. We deserve to drink to our hearts' content. Isn't it, Senior Sun?" Xu Wenchuan proposed a toast, beaming radiantly.
"What's the wait? Get drinks for us!" Sun Daobai echoed with laughter.
On hearing Sun Daobai calling for the wine, servants of the palace hurried up to set the table and fill wine bowls. In a minute, the whole dining room was permeated with the fragrance of premium wine.
"Yaoting, come and let me toast you," Wu Daozi said. Filling his own bowl with wine, he stood up at looked at Wandong.
Shocked by Wu Daozi's invitation, Wandong rose hastily and responded, "Master, are you cutting my lifespan by doing that? I can't withstand being your toast. It should be the other way round. Wish you a hundred-year longevity, boundless happiness, and permanent sound health."