Chapter 197: Drained of Energy¹?

Bai Yunqi’s hopes were not in vain.

The one who arrived was indeed his kind-hearted second brother, not the third brother with a mind full of schemes.

Seeing his Eldest Brother collapsed on the ground, Bai Yunxing was truly startled.

Eldest Brother was such a formidable person, and yet he fainted just like that. How could one not be shocked?

After checking again, Bai Yunxing found that Eldest Brother had no visible injuries, unlike the man nearby who was in a miserable state.

This allowed Bai Yunxing to relax a bit.

Considering Eldest Brother’s previous actions, Bai Yunxing guessed it was likely due to a depletion of Spiritual Power from overexertion.

But it was no problem; he had some secret savings. He could have someone fetch it soon.

Bai Yunxing quickly called for people to carry Eldest Brother back home.

As for the Dark Guard lying miserably on the ground, he was sent in another direction within the estate.

“Eldest Brother?”

Juanjuan couldn’t believe it. Just a moment ago, Eldest Brother was fine, and now he was lying straight on the bed.

Moreover, wasn’t Eldest Brother supposed to be very powerful?

How could he end up like this?

【Tsk… He boasts about his strength every day, yet he ends up like this!】

【Judging by his state, he probably tinkered with something again and got himself into trouble, right?】

【Otherwise, with Bai Goudan’s strength, no one but me should be able to handle him.】

The voice of the third brother came, unhurried, inexplicably calming Juanjuan.

Oh, right!

Eldest Brother was indeed powerful, but he was also very restless and prone to pushing his limits.

Thinking about it this way, Eldest Brother lying in bed wasn’t so hard to understand.

It was like Da Chui, who could avoid many beatings, but sometimes just couldn’t help himself and ended up getting beaten a lot.

Thinking of Da Chui, she wondered how he was doing in Niantao Village.

The family doctor was already checking Bai Yunqi’s pulse, so Juanjuan went to the door to wait for their parents.

Because she had already anticipated that the first thing her parents would say when they arrived would be…

“Juanjuan! What happened to your Eldest Brother?” Juanjuan muttered softly.

Before long, a figure rushed in hurriedly—it was Bai Tian.

The moment father and daughter locked eyes, Bai Tian exclaimed, “Juanjuan! What happened to your Eldest Brother!”

Juanjuan blinked. See, she had guessed it.

“Eldest Brother, he…”

“Eldest Brother went out upright and came back lying down, but it’s not a big issue. He likely overexerted himself and got tired.”

Bai Yun’an was the first to chime in from the side.

Juanjuan looked up at her third brother, tilting her head in confusion. Was it really okay to say it like that?

Listening to his third son’s words, Bai Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn’t that foolish; his third son’s words were likely telling him that his eldest had once again exhausted his Spiritual Energy.

【So young, and already drained of energy! Sigh!】

Juanjuan: ?

Drained of energy?

It sounded a bit sophisticated. Great! She learned a new phrase!

The doctor said, “Your son is fine, just a bit weak in pulse.”

Bai Tian sighed in relief, thanked the doctor, and quickly went to see his eldest son in the room.

Bai Yun’an leaned against the doorway, listening to the doctor mutter as he walked away about things like “a bit strange,” “such a pulse,” and “lack of expertise,” and couldn’t help but chuckle.

【If an ordinary doctor could find the problem, wouldn’t they all be able to cultivate immortality?】

Juanjuan nodded in agreement. Exactly, Eldest Brother was indeed impressive!

Not only was Eldest Brother impressive, but now her whole family was impressive!

Juanjuan trotted along behind her father, peeking at Eldest Brother lying on the bed.

Then she saw her father take out a round jade stone from his clothes and solemnly place it on Eldest Brother’s forehead.

Was this to let Eldest Brother “eat” the jade stone?

Juanjuan was puzzled, but before she could ask, she saw her second brother coming quickly with a small box.

The box opened, revealing neatly arranged pieces of gold inside.

“Father, here!”

Bai Yunxing was not stingy at all, handing over several pieces of gold directly.

Juanjuan stood on tiptoe, trying to count how many pieces there were, but her second brother grabbed her hand.

Bai Yunxing said, “Sister, let’s go.”

【It’s better for Sister not to see Eldest Brother absorbing the gold, or she might get scared!】

Juanjuan: ?

Actually, she wouldn’t be scared.

Really!

Translator’s Notes