My longevity simulation

Chapter 913

Although he could not understand why the Heavenly Doctor suddenly appeared here, ever since the last time he was “diagnosed” by the Heavenly Doctor and almost failed to restore his true self, Li Fan had already rehearsed countless times in his mind what to do when they met again.

So, in that instant like lightning flashing between clouds, Li Fan made what he believed to be the most correct choice.

His mind went completely blank, his thoughts seemingly frozen in stillness.

Yet, that abnormal reaction instantly drew the Heavenly Doctor’s attention.

He lightly pointed toward Han Zhong,

and several streaks of silver light flashed out in an instant—like countless silver needles that sealed Han Zhong completely within the surrounding space.

The expression on Han Zhong’s face froze,

his thoughts suspended in that very moment.

Then, the Heavenly Doctor turned his clouded eyes toward Li Fan. A faintly amused expression appeared on his face.

Li Fan did not think at all. His instinctive response came first.

“Cut the nonsense, you scum. Someone like you deserves to be destroyed by all!”

With a face full of righteous fury, Li Fan shouted,

then launched several strikes of the Great Five Elements Annihilation Sword Light in rapid succession.

Within the black sword light, the Heavenly Calamity Sword Intent was greatly strengthened.

Facing the incoming sword light, the Heavenly Doctor did not dodge. He merely looked at that familiar sword intent, and a subtle wave rippled through his gaze.

Without making any visible movement, the hundreds of black sword lights suddenly curved midair on their own, all converging into the Heavenly Doctor’s outstretched left hand.

There, he casually crushed them into a single black sphere.

Li Fan lost all control over his attack.

Such a divine level of skill truly shocked Li Fan—

and this time, it was not part of his act.

But he quickly recovered and continued his performance.

“Old thief!”

Seeing his attacks blocked so easily, Li Fan’s expression turned furious.

He cursed, then pointed a finger toward the Heavenly Doctor’s forehead as his figure turned into a streak of light, retreating rapidly.

Yet to his horror, he found that the small room where Han Zhong lived had suddenly become boundlessly vast. No matter how far he fled, he could not escape.

“Heavenly Calamity Sword, Cloud-Water Illusory Dream Technique…”

“What else can you do?”

Despite Li Fan’s insults and disrespect, the Heavenly Doctor did not grow angry.

He only looked at Li Fan with complex eyes and asked softly.

“Bah! You dog thief, don’t try to trick me!

Falling into your hands today is my bad luck!

If you want to kill or torture me, do as you please!”

As if admitting he was no match, Li Fan spat in disdain, his voice righteous and unyielding.

“Hmph.” The Heavenly Doctor gently shook his head,

as if not surprised by Li Fan’s attitude.

“So many years have passed, and they still have not changed. Still hating me that much…”

He let out a light chuckle.

Li Fan’s anger flared.

“A sea of blood vengeance will never fade, not even after a thousand lifetimes!”

“Young man,” the Heavenly Doctor said with a faint smile,

“If I told you that I am a good person, would you believe it?”

Li Fan studied him closely again.

White hair, kind eyes, and a benevolent face—

at first glance, he looked nothing like an evil man.

Yet Li Fan still snorted coldly.

“Old thief, don’t try to deceive me. You can know a man’s face, but never his heart.”

The Heavenly Doctor laughed softly, then asked again, “You can believe the words of a madman, so why can’t you believe me?”

Li Fan’s expression changed.

Before he could respond, the Heavenly Doctor continued, “If I were truly a bad person, would Tian Jue still be alive and well right now? He’s insane and confused, but you cannot understand that either, can you?”

Li Fan’s expression froze as if he had fallen into deep thought. Judging by his face, there was indeed some doubt in his heart.

“Sometimes, things are not as simple as they seem. Even what you witness with your own eyes may not be the truth,” the Heavenly Doctor sighed softly, his tone filled with endless age and weariness.

Li Fan remained silent. He clearly would not be persuaded so easily by a few words.

However, the Heavenly Doctor did not seem to mind.

“It’s fine. Soon, I will completely resolve everything.”

He said this to himself, though it sounded as if he were speaking to Li Fan as well.

“Young man, your character is good, but you are too reckless. In the future, you should act with more caution. Plan before you move.” The Heavenly Doctor spoke like an elder advising a child.

Then he suddenly produced a jade slip out of thin air and tossed it toward Li Fan.

The jade slip was clearly no ordinary item. Nine golden rays of divine light coiled around it, exuding a sacred aura. As it flew through the air, it caused layers of space to tremble.

Li Fan instinctively caught the golden jade slip and looked at the Heavenly Doctor with uncertainty and suspicion.

“It’s always good for young people to read more books.”

“Alright, now let me deal with the real matter.”

The Heavenly Doctor turned his gaze toward Han Zhong, who remained sealed in ice.

The white-haired old man narrowed his eyes, his expression solemn.

A silver needle silently appeared in his right hand. With a flick of his finger, it shot toward Han Zhong’s crown.

Clang!

The needle pierced bone. The once completely frozen Han Zhong suddenly began to struggle violently.

The Heavenly Doctor’s expression remained calm. Several more silver needles flew out at once, pinning Han Zhong firmly in place.

Li Fan suppressed his urge to examine the golden jade slip, keeping his mind empty as he focused entirely on observing the Heavenly Doctor’s actions.

When Han Zhong’s body was finally covered with eighty-one silver needles, his expression froze completely.

His face became hideously twisted. His eye sockets, mouth, and nostrils seemed to melt away into pitch-black holes, as if corroded by something unseen.

An invisible, horrifying aura flowed out of those dark holes, seeping from within Han Zhong’s body.

Even with the Heavenly Doctor’s seals in place, Li Fan could not help but feel a powerful sense of danger rising within him.

His eyelids twitched violently, as if great calamity was upon him.

Without a sound, he retreated to stand behind the Heavenly Doctor, and only then did that oppressive feeling slightly ease.

The Heavenly Doctor paid no attention to Li Fan’s small movements. He drew out a jade bottle and tossed it lightly toward Han Zhong’s head, the mouth of the bottle facing him.

The jade bottle seemed to possess the ability to absorb that invisible aura. Gradually, the source of Li Fan’s sense of danger faded away.

During this process, Han Zhong’s body completely dissolved into nothingness.

When all was done, the Heavenly Doctor solemnly retrieved the jade bottle and sealed it carefully.

“What is that?” Li Fan could not help asking, his gaze fixed on the bottle in the Heavenly Doctor’s hand.

“This is an disease,” the Heavenly Doctor sighed softly.

“That boy, I cannot tell whether his fortune was good or bad. He discovered the Eye of the Heavenly Beast and left the Xuanhuang Realm. Because of that, he became infected with this disease.”

Li Fan could not help recalling the withering and decaying sensation he had felt within his soul when he had come into contact with Han Zhong earlier.

“disease?” Li Fan murmured thoughtfully.

The Heavenly Doctor glanced at him.