Chapter 897: Chapter 897

About an hour later, Zhou Tianbo's shriveled legs began to slowly fill out; one meridian after another was perfectly restored, and the necrotic cells regained vitality.

"I can feel my legs! My god, am I dreaming?" Zhou Tianbo cried out in excitement.

"Dad, is it true? You really have feeling in your legs?" Zhou Qing asked, her face full of disbelief.

Due to the continuous transfer of the Light of Life to Zhou Tianbo, Lin Chen's mystical energy consumption was severe, and his forehead was already drenched with sweat.

Zhou Qing carefully used a handkerchief to wipe Lin Chen's sweat.

Her ample bosom occasionally swayed in front of Lin Chen, which instantly left him feeling flustered.

After another half an hour, Lin Chen finally stopped transferring the Light of Life and began massaging Zhou Tianbo.

Under Lin Chen's massage, Zhou Tianbo was astonished to discover that the mystical energy, which had long since disappeared from his body, had started to flow again.

The energy surged into his limbs and bones, and suddenly, an overwhelming aura radiated from him.

Lin Chen finally let out a sigh of relief, smiled, and said, "Old Zhou, everything is fine now. You can stand up and give it a try."

"What? It's healed already?" Both Zhou Tianbo and Zhou Qing felt a sense of unreality.

It was hard to believe that a debilitating condition, tormenting Zhou Tianbo for decades, had been cured in less than two hours by Lin Chen. It was simply unbelievable.

With Zhou Qing supporting him, Zhou Tianbo cautiously stood up.

"Let go of me," Zhou Tianbo said in a stern tone.

"Dad!" Zhou Qing evidently felt uneasy.

With a sudden jerk of his shoulder, Zhou Tianbo emitted a surge of energy that shook Zhou Qing's hand off, and then, he took several quick steps forward.

"Oh my god, Dad, you actually stood up!" Zhou Qing exclaimed in utter surprise and joy.

At that moment, Zhou Tianbo's face was already streaming with tears as he looked skyward, letting out a long, emotional sigh: "I never thought I'd see the day I could stand again. Hahaha!"

Watching the father and daughter embrace each other, Lin Chen's lips curled into a faint smile.

Zhou Tianbo, brimming with excitement, bowed deeply to Lin Chen and said, "Mr. Lin, from now on, you are my benefactor. I want you to have these two items as a token of my appreciation. And if Mr. Lin ever needs anything from me or the Zhou family, no matter if it's braving fire or scaling mountains, we will fulfill it without hesitation."

Lin Chen felt a bit embarrassed, as the bronze cauldron and the Blood Dropping Sword were worth billions.

Zhou Tianbo chuckled lightly, "Mr. Lin, you've given me a newfound hope to live. These items are nothing in comparison."

Lin Chen nodded, "If that's the case, then I'll humbly accept."

This time, Lin Chen truly struck gold—without spending a single penny, he obtained two top-grade Spiritual Artifacts.

The Zhou family father and daughter accompanied Lin Chen out of the VIP room. When Zhou Tianbo walked out, many acquaintances who saw him were utterly stunned.

"Wasn't Zhou Tianbo's legs completely crippled? How could he be standing now?"

"Yeah, I must be mistaken, right?"

Everyone who witnessed this astonishing scene was immensely shocked.

After bidding farewell to the Zhou family, Lin Chen handed the Blood Dropping Sword to Ashi and smiled, "For you."

"No way, this gift is too big; I can't accept it," Ashi protested, having seen Lin Chen spend 1.5 billion to purchase the sword just earlier.

"Lin Chen, I'll go back and gather the money. Tomorrow, I'll transfer 1.5 billion to your account," Ashi said.

Lin Chen smiled faintly, "What if I told you I didn't spend a single penny?"

"Not a penny? How is that possible?" Ashi looked at Lin Chen in confusion.

Lin Chen struck a smug pose, "They looked at me and thought I was simply too handsome, so they insisted on giving me the sword."

Ashi rolled her eyes at Lin Chen, "Hmph, stop lying."

Under Ashi's persistent questioning, Lin Chen finally recounted everything that had happened.

"So that's what happened. To think you can even reconnect severed meridians—you're practically a monster," Ashi sighed.

Lin Chen beamed smugly, "What can I say? I am the Divine Doctor!"

"Still, I can't let this slide. You bid for the sword; whatever you paid, I have to repay you," Ashi insisted.

Lin Chen frowned, "Ashi, I treat you as a close friend. If you act , I'll get mad."

Seeing Lin Chen's firm stance, Ashi reluctantly said, "Fine! Just consider it as me owing you a favor!"

Lin Chen nodded contentedly, "Now that's more like it!"

At that moment, Lin Chen's stomach growled noisily. Treating Zhou Tianbo's legs had drained him heavily, so even before mealtime, his stomach started protesting.

"Hungry, huh? Let me treat you to a meal," Ashi said with a smile.

Ashi ordered a full table of dishes, and Lin Chen devoured them like a ravenous storm, leaving hardly anything on every plate except the traces at the bottom.

Lin Chen burped, wiped his mouth, and said with satisfaction, "Thanks, Ashi. I'm full now."

"You're unbelievable—you eat so much!" Ashi said, shaking her head helplessly.

Watching Ashi drive off, Lin Chen finally exhaled in relief. He strolled into a secluded alley and calmly said, "Stop lurking; come out now!"

Suddenly, an elderly man in ornate attire appeared behind Lin Chen. His expression was cold, his eyes glinting with intense killing intent.

"Quite the perceptive kid, to even notice my presence," Wu Shan said chillingly.

Lin Chen smiled faintly, "You must be one of Wu Weili's men, sent to seize the artifacts."

"You're clever, boy. Do I need to waste my time making a move? Hand over the artifacts and I'll spare your sorry life," Wu Shan sneered.

Lin Chen's gaze locked firmly on Wu Shan. The man had already stepped into the Divine Meridian Realm, his strength evidently far outclassing Lin Chen's.

No wonder the Wu family is called Zhonghai's leading family—they have warriors of this caliber.

Yet Lin Chen showed no fear, coldly responding, "If you want my artifacts, let's see if you're worthy enough."

"Such arrogance. I'll teach you just how powerful I am," Wu Shan snorted.

Wu Shan released a burst of overwhelming energy.

In an instant, an immense force surged toward Lin Chen, as if trying to crush him completely.

Feeling the oppressive aura of a Divine Meridian Realm expert, Lin Chen's eyes sharpened, and the mystical energy in his body swiftly surged to resist the pressure.

Although the boundary between the Cloud Sea Realm and the Divine Meridian Realm is thin, the difference between them is like an unfathomable gulf.

The Divine Meridian Realm transcends the ordinary, possessing the power to communicate with heaven and earth. Just the pressure from Wu Shan alone could easily crush a Cloud Sea Realm expert—except Lin Chen.

Despite being at the peak of the Cloud Sea Realm, just a step away from the Divine Meridian Realm, Lin Chen still struggled against Wu Shan's oppressive force.

Yet Lin Chen showed no signs of retreat; his eyes burned with intense battle spirit.

Lin Chen had been stuck at the peak of the Cloud Sea Realm for a long time. This encounter with a Divine Meridian Realm warrior was the perfect chance to unleash his potential and break through the Cloud Sea Realm.

"Come! Let me see just how strong the Divine Meridian Realm really is!" Lin Chen said coldly, glaring at Wu Shan.