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Chapter 1280: 1278: Loss of Image (22) · Oct 14, 2026

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1251 Chapter 1249: 1247: Consultation Results 2026-10-14
1252 Chapter 1250: 1248: Subjective Initiative 2026-10-14
1253 Chapter 1251: 1249: Excessively Extreme 2026-10-14
1254 Chapter 1252: 1250: Feint to the East, Attack in the West 2026-10-14
1255 Chapter 1253: 1251: Where Thereʼs a Volunteer, Thereʼs a Way 2026-10-14
1256 Chapter 1254: 1252: Strange Harvest 2026-10-14
1257 Chapter 1255: 1253: Dark Moon Gospel 2026-10-14
1258 Chapter 1256: 1254: The Real Spoils of War 2026-10-14
1259 Chapter 1257: 1255: Ladies, Handle with Care 2026-10-14
1260 Chapter 1258: 1256: The Skills of Extraction 2026-10-14
1261 Chapter 1259: 1257: Loss of Image (Part 1) 2026-10-14
1262 Chapter 1260: 1258: Loss of Image (Part 2) 2026-10-14
1263 Chapter 1261: 1259: Loss of Image (Part 3) 2026-10-14
1264 Chapter 1262: 1260: Loss of Image (4) 2026-10-14
1265 Chapter 1263: 1261: Loss of Image (5) 2026-10-14
1266 Chapter 1264: 1262: Loss of Image (6) 2026-10-14
1267 Chapter 1265: 1263: Loss of Image (7) 2026-10-14
1268 Chapter 1266: 1264: Loss of Image (8) 2026-10-14
1269 Chapter 1267: 1265: Loss of Image (9) 2026-10-14
1270 Chapter 1268: 1266: Loss of Image (10) 2026-10-14
1271 Chapter 1269: 1267: Loss of Image (11) 2026-10-14
1272 Chapter 1270: 1268: Loss of Image (12) 2026-10-14
1273 Chapter 1271: 1269: Loss of Image (13) 2026-10-14
1274 Chapter 1272: 1270: Loss of Image (14) 2026-10-14
1275 Chapter 1273: 1271: Lost Image (15) 2026-10-14
1276 Chapter 1274: 1272: Loss of Image (16) 2026-10-14
1277 Chapter 1275: 1273: Loss of Image (17) 2026-10-14
1278 Chapter 1276: 1274: Loss of Image (18) 2026-10-14
1279 Chapter 1277: 1275: Loss of Image (19) 2026-10-14
1280 Chapter 1278: 1276: Loss of Image (20) 2026-10-14
1281 Chapter 1279: 1277: Loss of Image (21) 2026-10-14
1282 Chapter 1280: 1278: Loss of Image (22) 2026-10-14
1283 Chapter 1281: 1279: Loss of Image (23) 2026-10-14
1284 Chapter 1282: 1280: Loss of Image (24) 2026-10-14
1285 Chapter 1283: 1281: Loss of Image (25) 2026-10-14
1286 Chapter 1284: 1282: Loss of Image (26) 2026-10-14
1287 Chapter 1285: 1283: Loss of Image (27) 2026-10-14
1288 Chapter 1286: 1284: Loss of Image (28) 2026-10-14
1289 Chapter 1287: 1285: Loss of Image (29) 2026-10-14
1290 Chapter 1288: 1286: Loss of Image (30) 2026-10-14
1291 Chapter 1289: 1287: Loss of Image (31) 2026-10-14
1292 Chapter 1290: 1288: Loss of Image (Complete) 2026-10-14
1293 Chapter 1291: 1289: Medical Treatment Is Best When There Is No Illness 2026-10-14
1294 Chapter 1292: 1290: Vampireʼs Night Visit 2026-10-14
1295 Chapter 1293: 1291: An Old Friend Has Not Yet Slept 2026-10-14
1296 Chapter 1294: 1292: The Healerʼs Scars 2026-10-14
1297 Chapter 1295: 1293: Lights 2026-10-14
1298 Chapter 1296: 1294: Xin Yan 2026-10-14
1299 Chapter 1297: 1295: Fallen Sanctuary 2026-10-14
1300 Chapter 1298: 1296: An Unconventional Extreme 2026-10-14

Chapter 1280: Chapter 1278: Loss of Image (22)

A seasoned doctor must absolutely abstain from the bad habit of making assumptions.

All conclusions must be based on reliable examination results.

Orintel was not naive enough to believe that cutting off one’s legs would solve everything. Clearly, he had a meticulous side—though not much of it.

Fu Qian had rarely overlooked the changes in Jane after undergoing Orintel’s treatment.

The first thing that drew attention was the charred ash scattered everywhere. Unlike the fragments of the nightgown, they did not disperse and fall.

From the earlier conclusion that clothing, as a part of the whole, was still subject to the command, it was easy to deduce that the ash was still governed by the command.

Therefore, this time-reversal effect wasn’t too surprising.

Overall, the effects of the command seemed as stable as ever. Orintel’s treatment had proven ineffective.

As for adverse effects, perception wasn’t sensitive to the command. Fu Qian performed a few basic tests.

One of the tests involved trying to move closer.

The results showed that the symptoms were significant.

Fu Qian quickly realized that the movement speed had been capped.

Like the length of a dream.

“It seems I’ve inadvertently triggered it… How did this happen…”

As previously mentioned, although Orintel wasn’t particularly sharp, he was at least willing to be guided.

Under Fu Qian’s prompt, he stared at his slowly regenerating legs, took two steps forward, and decisively reached a conclusion—then allowed himself to shut down again.

“According to your diagnostic logic, the contamination is too severe. Merely purifying the most corrupted parts is no longer effective.”

Though he held the upper hand, Fu Qian maintained the demeanor of a primary physician, respecting Orintel’s turn and making an inference based on his approach.

Of course, the implication behind this inference was excessively pessimistic, which instantly thrilled a certain family tutor.

“You’re saying I’ve been too conservative and need to purify it completely?”

As the one being respected, Orintel didn’t appear particularly pleased. He glared coldly at Fu Qian.

“It doesn’t have to be that extreme—gradual progression is an option.”

Adhering to rigor, Fu Qian proposed a more rational suggestion.

“Heh… You’re right. Things should follow a sequence.”

Surprisingly, Orintel seemed agreeable to reason.

But in the next moment, from his left and right hands, two Lead Flame Pythons began to slowly slither out, their molten reflections making Natalie’s eyes shine even more brightly.

Yet a moment later, her brightness dimmed slightly—for the two serpentine heads were ultimately aimed at Fu Qian.

“Did you think I would leave such a dangerous element here and give you the chance to escape?”

Orintel’s icy voice reverberated.

“If complete purification is unavoidable, I’d rather give Jane a bit more time and let her witness the downfall of the true culprit with her own eyes!”

“Eliminating dissenters to control the diagnostic outcome? That is indeed… a thought.”

Orintel’s merciless yet Mercy-framed statement elicited mixed reactions from the Winslow couple, while Fu Qian gave a slight nod, acknowledging the unconventional ingenuity of the idea.

“However, from the patient’s perspective, this could make achieving the best outcome unlikely. You’ll have to bear greater responsibility.”

“Whether the effect is good or not is not up to you.”

Juggling two snakes at once seemed to strain Orintel significantly, slowing the creation speed compared to before.

However, given that the target showed no signs of dodging, the serpents soon swayed menacingly above Fu Qian’s head, their combined form even more imposing than before.

“That is indeed the crux of this plan. But I’m sorry, as the attending physician, I must reject it.”

Fu Qian sighed, appearing entirely unbothered by the looming threat above him.

“Because my diagnosis remains unchanged: Miss Winslow has no issues. She will heal completely before dawn.”

“Really?”

Faced with a survival instinct, the power of mysticism grew undeniable. Mrs. Winslow, frazzled and desperate, clung to Fu Qian’s seemingly unreasonable diagnosis, her surprise and joy evident.

“Of course. Don’t you see? The external wounds have already healed.”

Fu Qian gestured above, where, in just a few exchanges, Jane’s missing legs had fully regenerated, even down to the scarlet streaks.

The only imperfection remained her tattered nightgown—with its shredded hemline clearly exempt from the miraculous treatment, its former grandeur now lost.

…

“You call this healing?”

While the Winslows were at a loss for words, a furious rebuke broke the silence.

The family tutor, Natalie, looked enraged, her last glimmers of light snuffed out by Fu Qian’s string of remarks.

“Haven’t you harmed Jane enough already?”

This towering moral judgment was nearly unassailable, leaving even the Winslow family momentarily at a loss for a retort.

The heart bent on revenge was so steadfast, tirelessly blocking every path of escape for Jane.

Looking at Natalie’s indignant face, Fu Qian couldn’t help but offer another round of silent admiration.

Magnificent.

It is only when everyone strives wholeheartedly for their own goals that more intriguing outcomes emerge.

“Do you know why I don’t believe your revenge story?”

In the next moment, Fu Qian shook his head with an amused smile.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

The puzzlement in Natalie’s eyes seemed entirely natural—like a performance rehearsed dozens of times.

From it, Fu Qian extrapolated the meaning: no matter what was said, he couldn’t hope to bait her into a mistake.

“Obstetrics isn’t my specialty, so I can’t be certain whether you’ve ever had a child before. But I am sure that right now, there’s a child in your womb.”

Unfortunately, young people understand too little about this world. Shaking his head again, Fu Qian spoke earnestly.

As if struck by lightning, all traces of Natalie’s composure instantly disintegrated, leaving her as stiff as paper.

“You’d better focus all your energy on helping the child find their father.”

Yet Dr. Fu’s well-meaning advice wasn’t even finished.

“What nonsense are you spouting?”

Natalie finally regained a semblance of composure, instinctively turning her head to glance around, her voice rising sharply.

“Ah, it seems you’ve already found him.”

Alas, Fu Qian ignored her entirely, casting a glance at the ashen-faced Orintel.

“They say that when a woman first learns she’s pregnant, she subconsciously looks toward the child’s father.”

“Congratulations—the test results indicate you are not the father.”

The Lead Flame churned, the two serpents on Orintel’s hands exploding in a magnificent display, shredding his hands into a blood-soaked mess.

And yet Orintel remained oblivious, staring fixedly at Natalie—and at the butler she had looked to first.

See? Orintel was quite impressionable after all.

Fu Qian nodded in satisfaction.

Surely, the emotions stirred from here would take the place of Natalie’s revenge, driving even more intense drama and extending an invitation to those unseen “eyes” watching from the shadows.

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