Although He Jiachang was of advanced age, he had always enjoyed robust health. Given his status and years, he was constantly attended by personal physicians and nurses; barring unforeseen circumstances, he shouldn't have passed away so abruptly under any normal illness—he should have held on for some time yet.
Before returning to Hecheng, Ma Shan had met with He Jiachang. The two had shared a meal and enjoyed a pleasant conversation. Though not a doctor, Ma Shan possessed a level of cultivation that, combined with his Soul Lamp and the illuminating gaze of the Candle Dragon, allowed him to see right through a mortal's physical condition at a single glance.
How could he have suffered a sudden heart attack?
Chapter 356