You’re Running 30,000 Simulations a Day—Trying to Stay Healthy or What?-Chapter 43: Frank Discussion

Xie Huide wasn't surprised by your doubts.
His expression became somewhat proud.
Then Xie Huide slowly explained: "Because the key ingredient of the Reviving Yang Pill is Earth Source, but only Ultimate Grandmasters can perceive Earth Source. Sect Leader is merely a Grandmaster and cannot directly integrate Earth Source into the pill - that crucial step requires my participation!"
You sized up Xie Huide skeptically.
You remembered Xie Huide was only at peak Essence Refining - in an actual fight, he couldn't even defeat you.
You couldn't understand why Xie Huide was claiming capabilities belonging to Ultimate Grandmasters.
Even boasting should have its limits.
Xie Huide noticed your confusion.
Without beating around the bush, he stated directly: "Tiezhu, no need for doubts. The reason I can see Earth Source is because I was born with the Divine Micro-Vision talent."
"Divine Micro-Vision? What's that, is it edible?"
Xie Huide raised his chin slightly, his proud expression intensifying.
Beside them, Deng Rusong deliberately snorted dismissively, pretending indifference.
Yet a trace of barely concealed jealousy flashed in Deng Rusong's eyes.
Xie Huide purposefully glanced at Deng Rusong's jealous expression before smiling contentedly.
Only then did he explain to you: "Divine Micro-Vision is a mystical state. When entering this state during pill refinement, it's like receiving divine assistance - the success rate becomes extremely high!"
"Mystical state?"
You recalled your experience at Yajiangkou when you first successfully refined internal spirit pills - you had entered such a mystical state.
"Could that have been Divine Micro-Vision?" you wondered silently.
Keeping your composure, you continued questioning: "What does this have to do with Earth Source?"
Xie Huide continued: "Divine Micro-Vision has two even more important functions. One is detecting Earth Source - that's why my participation is essential for refining the Reviving Yang Pill!"
You were inwardly shocked. If that state you experienced was indeed Divine Micro-Vision...
Then couldn't you attempt to comprehend Earth Source yourself?
Your heart raced with excitement.
Suppressing your enthusiasm, you kept asking diligently: "Couldn't we just find an Ultimate Grandmaster to complete this step?"
Xie Huide patiently explained: "Great Qian has no Ultimate Grandmaster pill refiners. A regular Ultimate Grandmaster couldn't assist in refining the Reviving Yang Pill."
You nodded - this logic was airtight.
"Master, you said Divine Micro-Vision has two important functions. What's the other one?"
Xie Huide smirked mysteriously, as if he'd been waiting for this question.
Dropping all pretense, his entire demeanor radiated confidence, his chest puffed out so far it could rest on the table.
Unconcealed jealousy flashed in Deng Rusong's eyes.
Xie Huide declared proudly: "Only pill refiners with Divine Micro-Vision talent can become ninth-grade pill refiners!"
His aura instantly transformed into one of supreme confidence and dominance.
Deng Rusong curled his lip but couldn't offer any rebuttal.
You scratched your head and asked sincerely: "Then why are you only seventh-grade?"
"Uh..."
Xie Huide deflated like a punctured balloon.
His lips moved wordlessly, clearly embarrassed.
Surprisingly, Deng Rusong didn't take this opportunity to kick him while he was down.
Instead, he spoke up for Xie Huide: "Tiezhu, your master truly has the potential to become ninth-grade. It's just..."
Halfway through, Deng Rusong turned to look at Wanshu lying on the cold jade bed.
He sighed deeply, his face showing guilt.
Walking over, he patted Xie Huide's shoulder and said quietly: "Ah! Wanshu held you back..."
Xie Huide shook his head: "After all these years failing to cure Wanshu, I'm the one who failed her."
Your eyes widened - it had been ages since you heard such pure simp behavior.
You could only sigh at the devastating power of a "white moonlight" crush.
Especially one forever preserved at eighteen years old who never spoke.
No man could resist that.
Wanshu had become an obsession for both Xie Huide and Hu Zhongxuan.
Deng Rusong spoke slowly: "Your master spent decades searching for ways to cure Wanshu, wasting too much energy and time. Otherwise, I wouldn't be the sect leader."
You didn't know what to say.
Raised under the red flag, your instincts told you "simps die miserable deaths."
But did someone like Xie Huide really deserve that?
You weren't sure.
Xie Huide said calmly: "Tiezhu, to be frank, the Reviving Yang Pill is just an attempt. We can't guarantee Wanshu will wake up."
"What if it really fails?" you asked.
Xie Huide's eyes flickered before he finally answered: "Then I won't be able to accompany her much longer."
You recalled Xie Huide was seventy-eight - he should have another decade or two.
"Why?"
Xie Huide said wistfully: "All these years of exhaustive efforts have drained my vitality. I only have a few years left."
You fell silent.
"Most importantly..." Xie Huide's eyes showed deep sorrow, "Wanshu could live much longer. Her bodily functions are only around fifty years old."
Counting on your fingers, you said: "So if Auntie lives to ninety, she has about eighty more years?"
That would total around 150 years.
Xie Huide nodded.
You were shocked - that was ridiculously long-lived!
You might not even outlive Wanshu.
"Wait, if Auntie lives that long, who'll take care of her?"
By then Xie Huide, Hu Zhongxuan and Deng Rusong would all be underground.
Would they pass Wanshu down as a family heirloom?
But none of them had descendants.
"If the Reviving Yang Pill can't wake Wanshu, then someone exceptionally long-lived will care for her," Xie Huide said mournfully.
"Who lives that long?" you asked.
Xie Huide: "Ultimate Grandmasters live exceptionally long."
You: "Which Ultimate Grandmaster would agree to care for Auntie?"
Xie Huide: "No Ultimate Grandmaster would agree to care for Wanshu."
You: "Then why even..."
"However, I know Hu Zhongxuan recently obtained some Earth Source and is attempting to break through to Ultimate Grandmaster. If he succeeds... ah..."
Xie Huide couldn't continue.
The thought of his lifelong "white moonlight" being entrusted to his love rival after his death was too bitter to contemplate.
Not wanting to ruin the mood but too curious, you asked: "What if Uncle Hu fails to breakthrough?"
Xie Huide and Deng Rusong suddenly looked up at you simultaneously.
"Uh... did I say something wrong?"
The warmth in their eyes transformed into calm determination.
Xie Huide's tone became emotionless: "If both the Reviving Yang Pill and Hu Zhongxuan's attempt fail, there's only one final option."
Xie Huide looked at you calmly: "Tiezhu, would you be willing to care for your martial aunt?"
You froze.
You felt this single sentence could inspire an entire family drama romance novel.
You certainly didn't want to take on such responsibility.
Seeing your hesitation, Xie Huide said: "We can negotiate terms."
You still didn't respond.
After long consideration, Xie Huide said: "Let's have a frank discussion. You'll feel our sincerity, Tiezhu... or should I say... He Yu!"