Chapter 63: Success

During the meal, Zhou Xuan looked at the foolish Li Tianyi beside him and the deep pain hidden in the hearts of Li Yunxi and his wife, feeling a profound sorrow.

In the previous life, after the discovery of the brain domain development serum, technology ushered in an era of explosive growth. Various special medicines emerged, curing many previously incurable diseases and difficult ailments. The general health of the population improved significantly.

To adapt to space exploration, the widespread use of genetic drugs greatly enhanced the physical fitness of many people. Additionally, the promotion of various martial arts techniques transformed the Chinese populace into warriors as formidable as today’s special forces, capable of taking on ten opponents single-handedly.

However, Zhou Xuan had no immediate thoughts about genetic drugs. He fully understood the principle that an innocent man bearing treasure invites trouble. Only when he had the strength to protect these things could he consider revealing them. Even then, any developments would have to be in collaboration with the government; independent monopolization was out of the question.

When it came to Li Tianyi’s illness, Zhou Xuan still hoped to cure it, and the only possible remedy was the brain domain development serum. As for the serum itself, Zhou Xuan did not feel an urgent need for it now. Having already taken it himself, he could solve many problems and keep his company at the forefront of technological innovation in this era.

Over in Heizhugou, the last batch of medicinal herbs was still being harvested, and in three years, another set would mature. According to estimates, they could produce at least ten doses of the brain domain development serum.

After much thought, Zhou Xuan decided to give the serum to Li Tianyi to cure his disease and bring joy to Teacher Li Yunxi. But he knew he had to be cautious about how he explained this—he must never reveal that he had crafted the serum himself.

After the meal, Zhou Xuan and Li Yunxi sat in the living room drinking tea while the teacher’s wife went to wash the dishes.

Watching Li Yunxi playfully teasing the child, who simply stared blankly ahead with unfocused eyes, Zhou Xuan asked, “Teacher Li, has Tianyi’s condition shown any improvement?”

Li Yunxi sighed deeply, his voice heavy with sorrow. “No. At the beginning of the year, I took him to a hospital in Rongcheng for a checkup, but there was still no solution.”

“Perhaps I have a way to cure him. Teacher Li, you could give it a try, but I can’t guarantee success,” Zhou Xuan said at last.

“What? Zhou Xuan, what did you say? You have a way to cure Tianyi? Is it really true?” Li Yunxi’s tone was urgent and hopeful.

Seeing the hope shining in Li Yunxi’s eyes, Zhou Xuan replied slowly, “Teacher Li, do you know why my grades improved so much last semester? And why my physical condition has been advancing rapidly?”

“What?” Li Yunxi asked, puzzled.

“Because before last year’s National Day, on my way to school, I fell off a cliff and was rescued by a remarkable man. He looked over a hundred years old, with the aura of a sage. Even walking along mountain paths, he was as light as a swallow, capable of scaling walls and flying across rooftops. If someone had told me before that all those wuxia stories were real, I would’ve thought it was nonsense. But seeing this man save me with my own eyes made me realize that martial arts still exist in this world, and there are truly masters among them. Perhaps it was fate between us. He not only taught me a martial art that transformed my body but also gave me two pills. After taking one, I felt my mind clear, and my learning became twice as efficient. I believe these pills promote brain development and enhance one’s potential. Seeing you and your wife so anguished over Tianyi’s illness, I felt deeply pained too. I think it’s worth trying—what if it works?” Zhou Xuan finished speaking and looked steadily at Li Yunxi.

Li Yunxi was silent for a long time, unable to process the story. Zhou Xuan’s rise had such a tale behind it—yet it sounded like something out of a martial arts novel. Surviving great calamities, falling off cliffs only to gain secret martial arts techniques—the protagonist’s fate, indeed.

“Is what you’re saying true?” Li Yunxi asked uncertainly. He hoped it was, hoping it could cure his child, but feared it might be just a dream.

Zhou Xuan understood his feelings and smiled. “It is true, but I cannot promise the effect. However, Teacher Li, rest assured, there will be no side effects.”

“Zhou Xuan, I’m truly grateful you would offer such a precious pill. But something this valuable—I have nothing to repay you with,” Li Yunxi said, thinking the pill must be priceless and refused at heart.

Zhou Xuan persuaded him, “Teacher Li, I’m not asking for money. I just want to save Tianyi. Seeing him like this pains me greatly.”

Hearing this, Li Yunxi’s heart filled with gratitude.

“Zhou Xuan, thank you so much. Since there’s a chance, I want to try. Let me discuss this with Chen Lin first. After all, she needs to know about such a serious matter,” Li Yunxi said, then left for the kitchen.

A few minutes later, Li Yunxi and Chen Lin returned, both with tear-streaked faces and eyes still glistening with tears.

Seeing this, Zhou Xuan reassured Chen Lin, “Madam, don’t worry. Even if the pill doesn’t work, it’s completely harmless. The most likely outcome is that Tianyi will improve and regain a normal child’s health.”

“Really?” Chen Lin wiped her tears and asked, “Zhou Xuan, is everything you said true? Our child is in such a state—I don’t want any more misfortune.”

“Madam, I understand your feelings. This pill is safe. Look at me—I took it and had no problems,” Zhou Xuan said patiently.

In the end, the two agreed to Zhou Xuan’s plan, deciding that he would bring the pill the next day for Li Tianyi to take.

The following day, Zhou Xuan brought the pill from home and administered it to Tianyi under the watchful eyes of Li Yunxi and Chen Lin.

After taking the pill, Li Tianyi, like Zhou Xuan, fell into a coma and only woke several hours later.

Around three in the afternoon, Zhou Xuan received a grateful phone call from Li Yunxi: “Zhou Xuan, thank you!”

Hearing Li Yunxi’s gratitude, Zhou Xuan knew Tianyi’s illness was likely cured and felt immense joy. Having taken the brain domain development serum, he suspected Tianyi would become a top student and, one day, a great scientist.

Just as Zhou Xuan was thinking he must recruit Tianyi to his company someday, Li Yunxi made a call he hadn’t placed in a long time. On the other end came a stern voice: “You still remember to call me!”

“Dad, Tianyi is well—completely well! Healthier than any other child now!” Li Yunxi cried out.

“What? Wait for me—I’m coming right now!” The call ended abruptly.