Upon hearing Spencer Bailey’s words, not only were they surprised, but Aubree and Catherine Foreman also showed a hint of astonishment on their faces.
“Dean, are Billy and the others really in the outer courtyard?” Harleen asked after calming her excitement.
“Yes,” Spencer Bailey nodded. “However, they went to Sword Hill a few days ago, and I don’t know if they have returned.”
“Dean, where is Sword Hill? Can we go find them now?” Ivy asked excitedly.
“You can’t go to Sword Hill without a guide,” Spencer Bailey replied again. “Moreover, they might have already come back. You two should go back to your residence with Aubree. I’ll send someone to check the outer courtyard.”
“If they have returned from Sword Hill, I’ll have someone bring them to the inner courtyard to find you.”
“Thank you, Dean!” Harleen and Ivy said in unison, bowing.
“You’re welcome. Go and rest for now,” Spencer Bailey said with a smile, waving his hand.
“Alright,” Harleen and Ivy responded again.
Afterward, Aubree led Harleen and Ivy away, while Catherine Foreman followed after greeting Spencer Bailey.
“Harleen, Ivy, have you really not considered trying to be on the Prodigy List?” Catherine Foreman asked as they stepped outside.
“Since Mr Billy and the others have arrived at the Institute, it means they are safe. I suggest you consider it.”
“After all, this is a rare opportunity. If you can make it to the Prodigy List, it would be a great benefit for you.”
“Thank you, Catherine,” Harleen smiled and added, “For us, nothing is more meaningful than being with our family.”
Ivy remained silent but her expression spoke volumes.
“Alright then, I won’t persuade you anymore,” Catherine Foreman pouted. “I’m really curious to see what charm Mr Billy has that makes you two so infatuated!”
After spending some time with them, she had vaguely guessed who Ivy’s crush was.
“Catherine, you’re teasing me…” Ivy blushed slightly.
“Catherine, Harleen, Ivy!” At that moment, a male voice called out. Three young men approached quickly.
Leading them was Raul Duffy, one of the Canyon View Four Talents.
His face was slightly solemn, clearly indicating he had something important to discuss.
“Raul, hello!” Harleen and Ivy greeted after a brief pause.
They knew him from before they went into seclusion.
“Raul, what’s the matter?” Catherine Foreman asked with a frown.
She didn’t have a good impression of Raul Duffy and didn’t show him any courtesy.
“I have an urgent matter and need Ivy’s help,” Raul Duffy said anxiously.
“You need my help?” Ivy was slightly taken aback. “What is it?”
“My cousin rushed his training a few days ago and almost went berserk. Although he barely survived, his meridians are severely damaged. He’s on the brink of death,” Raul Duffy continued. “I heard Ivy’s medical skills are exceptional, so I came specifically to ask for her help.”
“Abdullah went berserk?” Catherine Foreman frowned. “Didn’t you ask the elders from the medical hall to check on him?”
“I did, but they said there’s nothing they can do,” Raul Duffy shook his head. “They advised me to prepare for the worst. If his condition doesn’t stabilize soon, he might be crippled for life.”
“Is it that serious?” Catherine Foreman frowned again.
“That’s exactly what the elders said,” Raul Duffy replied with a deep breath.
“Ivy, why don’t you take a look?” Harleen suggested to Ivy.
“Alright,” Ivy nodded and looked at Raul Duffy. “Raul, take me to see him. I can’t guarantee anything, but I’ll do my best.”
“Thank you, Ivy!” Raul Duffy bowed slightly.
The group then headed towards Abdullah Daniel’s residence.
About twenty minutes later, they entered a house.
“Ivy, that’s my cousin,” Raul Duffy said, pointing to a man lying on the bed as they entered the room.
The man was unconscious, his face pale as wax with traces of blood at the corners of his mouth. His breath was weak.
The man was indeed Raul Duffy’s cousin, Abdullah Daniel.
As he spoke, everyone including Aubree used their spiritual power to examine Abdullah Daniel’s body.
Just as Raul Duffy described, at least half of his meridians were broken and his internal organs were damaged.
As the elders from the medical hall had said, if delayed another day, he would be beyond saving.
Ivy walked to the bedside and placed her hand on Abdullah Daniel’s wrist to check his pulse.
After about four or five minutes, she withdrew her hand.
“Ivy, how is it?” Harleen asked.
“It’s been too long. I’m not entirely confident but I’ll try my best,” Ivy responded thoughtfully.
“Thank you, Ivy,” Raul Duffy bowed again.
Ivy then took out silver needles and began treating Abdullah Daniel.
After about twenty minutes and nine needles in place, she channeled Chi power into Abdullah Daniel’s heart area.
With her breakthrough into the Otherworldly Realm, her medical skills had naturally improved significantly.
Although Abdullah Daniel’s injuries were severe, she was at least 60-70% confident in her ability to heal him.
However, as time passed, her brows furrowed tightly.
She noticed that despite her intervention, Abdullah Daniel’s condition was worsening instead of improving.
This was clearly abnormal!
Before she could figure out what was happening, Abdullah Daniel suddenly coughed up a large mouthful of clotted blood while unconscious.
Then he convulsed a few times before lying on the bed.
“Huh?” Everyone around was stunned by this scene.
“Cousin?” Raul Duffy shouted loudly the next moment. He released his spiritual power to check: “He’s… he’s dead?!”
At the same time, everyone including Aubree also used their spiritual power to examine him.
The result was the same; Abdullah Daniel had no signs of life left.
“You actually killed Abdullah?!” A blue-robed Institute disciple looked at Ivy and spoke in a deep voice. “Abdullah had no enmity with you; why did you kill him?!”
“It wasn’t me!” Ivy took a deep breath and responded with a frown. She was equally puzzled about how Abdullah Daniel had died so suddenly!
“Everyone saw it with their own eyes and you’re still denying it!” Another gray-robed disciple shouted angrily. “Abdullah was severely injured but the elders said that even if he couldn’t be healed completely, he wouldn’t die!”
“But after you meddled with him for a while, he’s dead!”
“If not you, then who else could it be?”