Chapter 00060: Dying for You Would Be Worth It
# Dying for You Would Be Worth It
Chapter 60
Novel: After the Myth
Chapter 60: Dying for You Would Be Worth It
The Gene Alliance's stronghold in Puhai had been completely destroyed.
Nearly twenty of their top executives, including Deputy Leader Gu Xian, were killed, with no survivors.
Although the Gene Alliance's strongest members were unharmed, this incident dealt a heavy blow to the organization.
The leader of the Gene Alliance, Shi Changqian, was furious.
He vowed to capture the perpetrator and execute them publicly, sending a message to the world about the consequences of messing with the Gene Alliance.
However, the Puhai Security Bureau's response was lukewarm.
Despite Shi Changqian's demands for a thorough investigation, the bureau acted as if they hadn't heard him at all.
This reaction forced Shi Changqian to calm down.
This was Huaxia, after all.
The Gene Alliance was a global organization, but it couldn't dictate how Huaxia's officials operated.
The Gene Alliance had many powerful members, but so did the Huaxia Security Bureau, which also included the Martial Arts Alliance.
Reluctantly, Shi Changqian had to conduct the investigation himself.
There was a small consolation for Shi Changqian: Qin Qiang and Anton Ao provided useful clues.
Before entering the Dongxun Gene Center building, they had encountered a medicinal herb merchant at the entrance.
The merchant, carrying a large bag, seemed to have just left the building and was a prime suspect.
Even though the Puhai Security Bureau was uncooperative, the Gene Alliance managed to discover that the merchant knew Fang Chong and had spoken with him for a while.
"Bring Fang Chong to the Gene Alliance immediately!" Shi Changyi roared with murderous intent.
Anton Ao shook his head.
"Leader, that might not be possible."
"Why?" Shi Changyi asked, puzzled.
Even if the Gene Alliance's influence in Huaxia wasn't as strong as elsewhere, bringing a student in for questioning shouldn't be an issue.
Even if the Security Bureau found out, he doubted they would risk a conflict with the Gene Alliance over a single student.
Anton Ao explained, "Fang Chong has joined the Great Han Yi Academy. When we tried to take him, they told us, 'What is the Gene Alliance? Do you think you have the right to demand someone from our Great Han Yi Academy? Are you still dreaming?'"
Shi Changyi's anger subsided slightly.
"Who said that?"
"Guo Qingrong, a martial arts instructor at the Great Han Yi Academy."
Shi Changyi didn't finish his next sentence.
If there was one person in the world who despised the Gene Alliance the most, it was Zhang Yongcheng.
Approaching Guo Qingrong might only result in some mockery, but seeking out Zhang Yongcheng could lead to actual violence.
"Tell Hou Hezhong to continue investigating other leads. I'll go speak with Qu Weimin from the Martial Arts Alliance and Nong Yizhen from Zhenyu Academy. I refuse to believe that after killing so many of our people, there's no way to seek justice."
Shi Changyi was seething with frustration.
He regretted going to Kunlun Mountain, where he had gained nothing, only to return and find the Gene Alliance's stronghold destroyed.
Now, he couldn't even find the culprit.
No, he had found a lead, but couldn't pursue it.
Since its founding, the Gene Alliance had never been so humiliated.
In any other country, the Gene Alliance could operate with impunity.
As long as gene beasts roamed the earth, the Gene Alliance's status would remain unchallenged.
But in Puhai, this rule didn't apply, and Shi Changyi couldn't accept it.
...
In Yiling City, at the Xiu Lake residential area, in Qu Yonghe's home.
"Yiyi, it's too early to remove the bandages. It's only been six days," Wen Xing pleaded by Qu Yi's bedside.
Not only Wen Xing, but Yan Quan and Qu Yonghe also urged Qu Yi to wait another half month.
Qu Yi insisted, "Aunt Xing, I know my own condition. Not only is my right eye almost healed, but my left eye is also slowly recovering. I'm confident it won't cause any harm."
In just a week, Qu Yi had made rapid progress in cultivating the Luo Shi Scripture.
She even felt that in a few more days, she might reach the level of a first-grade gene cultivator.
This feeling, though unusual, was a result of her confidence after practicing the Luo Shi Scripture.
She truly believed her eyes were healing.
"Alright then," Wen Xing finally agreed, seeing Qu Yi's determination.
She glanced at Qu Yonghe and Yan Quan, who also nodded in consent.
As a top surgeon, Wen Xing knew that even if the recovery wasn't complete, it shouldn't cause major issues.
The lights were turned off, and the bandages were removed...
"Yiyi, how are your eyes?" Yan Quan's voice trembled.
Qu Yi, equally shaken, replied, "I can see... I can see... Thank you, thank you..."
Not only could she see, but her vision was crystal clear.
Both her right eye, which had just undergone surgery, and her left eye, which had been damaged, were recovering.
Her intuition had been correct—both eyes were healing.
Tears streamed down Qu Yi's face.
She had thought she would spend the rest of her life in darkness, but now she could see again.
Having experienced blindness, she knew how precious sight was.
Everyone in the room was overjoyed for Qu Yi.
After a brief adjustment period, Wen Xing turned the lights back on.
Qu Yi felt no discomfort, and everyone could see her eyes clearly.
The recently operated eye shone like a star, while the other eye showed clear signs of recovery.
"How is this possible?" Wen Xing was the first to express disbelief.
As the surgeon, she knew that even with optimal recovery, it should have taken months for Qu Yi to reach this stage.
Yet, here she was, nearly fully recovered in just six days.
"This is nothing short of miraculous," Qu Yonghe exclaimed in awe.
While Wen Xing's surgical skills were unparalleled, Qu Yonghe knew that Qu Yi's rapid recovery wasn't solely due to her expertise.
Most of the credit had to go to Ding Huan.
"Yiyi, can you see a bit with your other eye too?" Yan Quan noticed a change in Qu Yi's left eye, which had previously been clouded, and asked.
"Yes, I can see... Thank you..."
Qu Yi repeated her gratitude.
"Ding Huan is our family's savior," Yan Quan said, clasping her hands together.
"Where is Teacher Ding?" Qu Yi couldn't help but ask.
Yan Quan replied, "After saving you, he left. We don't know where he went."
But Qu Yi knew that Ding Huan had done more than just save her.
Her rapid recovery and the sense of her strength growing day by day were all thanks to the Luo Shi Scripture he had taught her.
He was more than just a savior.
Qu Yonghe hesitated before speaking.
"Yiyi, there's something you need to know..."
"Yonghe..."
Yan Quan quickly interjected, worried that the news might harm Qu Yi's recovery.
Qu Yonghe continued slowly, "Our family doesn't forget kindness. Ding Huan has done so much for you. If I kept this from you, it would be a betrayal of his generosity."
Hearing this, Yan Quan didn't object further, though her eyes reddened.
"Dad, what is it?" Qu Yi sensed something was wrong.
The atmosphere had grown heavy.
"Yiyi, your eyes... one of them is Ding Huan's. He gave you one of his own eyes..."
Before Qu Yonghe could finish, Qu Yi froze.
She didn't speak or move for a long time.
"Yiyi..."
Yan Quan quickly moved to support her daughter.
"Why did you agree to this..."
Qu Yi's eyes stung, and her heart ached.
If she had known Ding Huan had given her his eye, she would have preferred to remain blind.
"Yiyi, your father and I didn't agree, but Ding Huan insisted. He said only his eye could restore your sight, no one else's..."
Yan Quan gently comforted her daughter.
Qu Yonghe added, "I don't know what your relationship with Ding Huan is, but you owe him a great debt. You must repay him in the future."
"No, I can't take his eye. I have to find him and return it..."
Qu Yi cried.
If she kept Ding Huan's eye, she would never forgive herself or find peace.
Ding Huan was still being hunted.
If he had given her his eye, what would happen to him? The Gene Alliance's enemies wouldn't let such an opportunity slip.
Qu Yonghe spoke calmly, "Yiyi, Ding Huan gave you his eye because he wanted you to recover, not to burden you with guilt. Do you even know where he is now? Second, he saved your life. You have good potential. If you work hard, you might not need to join the top ten academies on Blue Star to become a gene cultivator. Once you're stronger, you can help Ding Huan, even if it costs your life. Your mother and I won't stop you, because your life is his gift."
Qu Yonghe's words brought clarity to Qu Yi.
Ding Huan was being hunted; how could she find him to return his eye? Moreover, he had taught her such a powerful cultivation technique.
In just a few days, she had felt her strength grow significantly.
If she continued, she could one day help him.
As her father said, her life and her eyes were gifts from Ding Huan.
If the time came, she would gladly give her life for him.
And if she ever saw him again, she would return his eye.
(End of today's update.
Goodnight, friends!)
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