chapter 10 Xinglin Jade Girl ===

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"You..." Sauterne did not expect Edmund to dare speak like this, her face seemingly covered with an even thicker layer of frost. "Sauterne, let's talk about this matter later. Let's treat Merlot's illness first. After Merlot's illness is cured, I think Merlot will make her own choice." But at this moment, Dr. Jensen confidently began to speak. Sauterne then temporarily refrained from saying anything. They felt that once Merlot's health was restored, even if they didn't say anything, the Conner family would ask Edmund to leave. There was no need for them to engage in a verbal dispute with someone like Edmund here. "Right, Edmund, don't say anything for now. Please let the esteemed Dr. Jensen treat Merlot first." Rose also hurriedly pulled Merlot over, sitting next to Dr. Jensen. Dr. Jensen smiled warmly, presenting a benevolent appearance, as he began to feel Merlot's pulse. Edmund temporarily refrained from speaking. He knew of Dr. Jensen's great reputation and wanted to see what Dr. Jensen was capable of. Merlot was afflicted with a blood curse by Mr. Richard of Everest Mountain. It is not an easy ailment to cure, as breaking the curse was not entirely within the realm of medicine. "Eh..." Soon, Dr. Jensen expressed surprise, his smile disappearing, his expression becoming serious. About a minute later, he lifted his hand from Merlot's pulse and then felt it again, taking the pulse for a second time. "What a peculiar situation." After a while, Dr. Jensen sighed, "Mr. Richard of Everest Mountain was not wrong. This is fate, not an illness. Emerion and Merlot are destined not to be together." Cathan and Rose, upon hearing this, were speechless, completely despairing, slumping onto the sofa. Because if even Dr. Jensen could not save someone, then that person could only return to the underworld, without any hope for life. "Grandfather, is Merlot truly... incurable?" Sauterne also asked. Dr. Jensen did not say anything more, only nodding his head. "My brother will definitely be heartbroken when he hears this news," Sauterne sighed. "The medical saint, the Lady in the Medical field, such grand titles, but it seems their abilities are just so-so. The posture earlier was quite intimidating though." Seeing Sauterne mentioning Emerion again, Edmund sarcastically said, "I will find a way to cure my wife's illness. However, please, both of you and Emerion not to shamelessly talk about any marriage agreement after discovering my wife can live a hundred years. This time, my in-laws invited you into the house with respect. Next time you want to come, I will not be so polite." "Young man, if I cannot cure her, who else in this world could? Prepare for Merlot's affairs. In the Land of the Dragon, keeping promises is of utmost importance. If you do not faithfully guard Merlot's grave for three years, you will be ridiculed by everyone!" Dr. Jensen's face changed, he left with Sauterne, sweeping his sleeves as they went. This old man, practicing medicine for fifty years, curing countless people, only this time was considered a failure, and moreover, he was ridiculed by Edmund, almost bursting with anger. After Dr. Jensen and Sauterne left, Edmund, Merlot, Cathan, and Rose fell into a strange silence. "Edmund, don't think too much about today's events. Merlot's grandfather had wide connections back in the day. A hermit said Merlot's fate had obstacles, but issued ten marriage decrees for her, each with a chance to overcome them. Now that you and Merlot are married, the rest of the marriage decrees naturally become void." Eventually, it was Rose, the mother-in-law, who broke the silence. By chance, Edmund saved Portia, the boss of the Phantom Group, ensuring that in this lifetime, he wouldn't lack for necessities, unlike others who might seek to leave. But Edmund still promised to guard Merlot's grave for three years if she truly passed away, showing he was trustworthy and not bad in her eyes. Ten marriage decrees? Hearing his mother-in-law's comforting words, Edmund was really about to explode. He thought that besides him, Merlot only had a marriage agreement with Emerion. Damn it, who knew there were ten marriage decrees? Once he cured Merlot, there would likely be many coming to claim her hand in marriage! Afterward, Rose went to take care of lunch preparation. Edmund wasn't asked by his mother-in-law to do anything, instead being treated as a guest. After lunch, Rose went to her hotel, and Cathan followed, as the hotel seemed to have encountered some trouble needing resolution. Lately, they had been busy with Merlot's treatment and the marriage issues, not having time to attend to their entertainment company and hotel. Now, having severed ties with the Conner Corporation, they could only rely on these businesses. After lunch, Merlot took a nap, probably feeling her days were numbered and wanting to enjoy some peaceful days. Seizing the opportunity, Edmund also sat by the bed, smilingly asking, "Wife, may your husband rest on the bed?" "You can only take out the foldable bed to sleep, or you can rest in the adjacent guest room," Merlot coldly said. "Don't think just because you dealt with Milburn this time, you can take advantage of me." After pondering, Edmund decided to go to the adjacent guest room. During this period, he had to seize the time to cultivate. The blood evil spell cast on Merlot by Mr. Richard from Everest Mountain was very formidable. He also needed to improve his cultivation level and medical skills to have the confidence to cure Merlot and then settle accounts with Mr. Richard. In the afternoon, and even at night, except for eating, Edmund was cultivating, making rapid progress in Celestial Harmony Arts. Even when his father-in-law, Cathan, and mother-in-law, Rose, came back looking upset, he didn't ask much. At around nine in the evening, he returned to the master bedroom, and ready to take a bath. At this time, Merlot was also preparing to take a bath. "Honey, do you want to go first, or shall we go together?" Edmund asked with a smile. "Edmund, stop joking around with me like this, otherwise you are not allowed to enter my bedroom," Merlot replied, her expression turning cold. Edmund sighed, "To not be close to one's own wife, truly there's no justice in this. Well, once I cure your illness, you can't refuse me anymore, right?" Merlot didn't say anything and took her nightgown to the bathroom. Edmund, of course, activated his clairvoyance. "My wife's figure is even better than the beautiful CEO, Portia. She is truly more stunning. After all, she carries the Phoenix Bloodline. It's just a pity that the underworld evil energy in her body is getting stronger. If this underworld evil energy were removed, she would be even more radiant. At that time, she would truly outshine everyone..." While admiring the endless beauty in the bathroom, Edmund was both admiring and sighing. This time, he really had a nosebleed. While he was wiping his nosebleed with a tissue, Merlot had already come out of the bath. This time, she was cautious around Edmund, not wearing just a short bathrobe like the night before, but dressed in pajamas, and rather conservative ones at that. She thought Edmund really wanted to consummate their marriage, sharing a room, she couldn't dress too lightly, to avoid stimulating Edmund. "Why are you having a nosebleed again?" Merlot glanced at Edmund sitting on the sofa in the bedroom, curious. "Maybe I've been a bit too heated up lately..." Edmund could only reply, he had wanted to activate his clairvoyance up close, but Merlot was too beautiful and her figure too explosive, he really couldn't handle it. ... The next morning at ten o'clock, Edmund received a call from Portia, asking if he had time. He knew Portia was asking him to treat someone. He had already accepted the twenty thousand dollars check yesterday, so he told Merlot that he had something to do and would be going out. Merlot didn't ask what Edmund was going out for, as if she didn't want to care or bother about Edmund's matters. Edmund didn't drive because Portia said she would pick him up. Coming out of the villa, he saw a BMW 7 series parked not far away. As Edmund approached, the car window opened, revealing a face that could enchant the world, it was Portia. "Edmund, did you miss your sister? Come on, sit in the passenger seat next to me. Smell me, do I smell good?" Portia asked, her eyes electrifying. "Where are we going?" Indeed, Portia's fragrance was very enticing, making one excited. After getting in the car, Edmund didn't dare to continue the topic and instead asked. "The person we're treating today is called Mr. Jadon, a man of no ordinary status. He doesn't want people to know he's seriously ill. Hence, from now on, you'll have to wear a blindfold. I hope you understand," Portia said, then handed over a black blindfold. "So secretive, huh?" Edmund was surprised, taking the blindfold and saying, "This Mr. Jadon really puts on airs." "Don't mind these little details. As long as you cure Mr. Jadon, if you want me to wear a blindfold and accompany you, that's also possible," Portia teased. "Don't think I'm a few years older than you. I'm still a girl. Are you looking forward to it?" "Portia, you've helped me a lot. No matter who this person is, I will treat them," Edmund quickly put on the blindfold. This beautiful CEO always drove him around, and he really couldn't resist her. Soon, the car started. Curious, Edmund occasionally activated his clairvoyance to see which route they were taking. This blindfold was completely ineffective for him, he could see everything outside the car clearly. About half an hour later, the car arrived at an inconspicuous villa in the old city area's underground garage. Then, Portia let Edmund take off the blindfold, took the elevator to the third floor, and entered a super luxurious and spacious reception room. In the reception room, three people were sitting on a golden-threaded oak sofa drinking tea. One of them was a man in his fifties, looking like a butler, and the other two were none other than Dr. Jensen and Miss Jensen! "Mr. Hill, you've invited Dr. Jensen and Miss Jensen to Heavenhill City," Portia was surprised, clearly unaware of the situation beforehand. "Yes, Dr. Jensen and Miss Jensen happened to come to Heavenhill City, and Mr. Jadon's illness has hope now," Mr. Hill replied, glancing at Edmund curiously, "Mr. Stones, why... why did you bring an outsider?" "He's not an outsider. His name is Edmund, and he's here to help Mr. Jadon as well," Portia introduced Edmund. "With my grandfather and me here? Do we still need others?" Mr. Hill hadn't said anything, but Miss Jensen turned around, saw Edmund, and immediately sneered, "Edmund, you're not even qualified to carry shoes for my brother. Do you also know medical skills? I think you've learned to swindle in prison and are out here pretending to be something you're not."

chapter 10 Xinglin Jade Girl ===

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