Zhenyuanzi’s eyes widened instantly, round as two bright bronze bells, shimmering with surprise and excitement. His face reflected a mix of astonishment and joy—a joy for Hongyun’s impending recovery, and an incredulity that such a miracle was actually happening. He pointed a trembling finger at Hongyun’s figure, his voice shaking with intensity: "Su Yu, my young friend, look! There is a change in Hongyun!" His voice echoed through the silent backyard, breaking the long stillness as if announcing the arrival of a great moment.
Su Yu also clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the pressure. A radiant, joyful smile bloomed on his face, full of life and vitality. "It’s true! Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, it seems your method worked!" Su Yu’s voice was filled with excitement and delight. He was genuinely happy for Hongyun’s improvement and deeply admired Zhenyuanzi’s wisdom and courage.
Hongyun slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of confusion in his gaze as if he had just awakened from a long dream and found his surroundings unfamiliar. Soon, his eyes focused, and he recognized Zhenyuanzi and Su Yu standing before him. The sight of familiar faces stirred a warmth in his heart, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a weak yet profoundly warm smile. "Zhenyuanzi, young friend Su Yu, I... I feel much better." Though his voice was faint, it carried the relief of someone who had survived a catastrophe, along with a glimmer of hope for the future.
Chapter 86